Heinrich the Hideous

Heinrich is a Tyrant.
He is a scientist and creator of Thunder Wolf.
He desperately wants to marry Eliza the Masculine, but also has a crush on Gunhilda.

The first appearance of Heinrich the Hideous is in Normal Mode at battle 47 (Steel Sands).

Interactions

The Trainer interacts with this character in several dialogues, divided into sections below.

Campaign Map

Third Island (Industria): Campaign Map Dialogues (edit)

Hey, Dunkeldud! Great to see you again! Melvin says "Hi." So, you've bested Melvin. I suppose you think I should be intimidated. I'M NOT! I'M ANGRY! It's time to end these squabbles, Dragon Trainers. You're flies in my ointment that have become an unnecessary risk! I have wasted too much time on you two as it is. Take your win to the streets and celebrate. You won't last long -- not in Vikolandia. Vikolandia? What happened to Industria? Us. Uh oh, it's just as I feared! While we chased after Melvin, the Vikings set up shop here in Industria -- I mean -- Vikolandia. Combining resources from the different isles can have dangerous results... There's something I need to tell you -- hold that thought! Now that's what I call dragon training! I call that lackluster... Did you know tyrants used to rule Dragolandia hundreds of years ago? Of course, then a brave man -- enter Hogwin Hogvanhog -- used his talent for training dragons to lead a rebellion. Dragolandia was finally free and protected by Hogwin's brave dragon trainers. Dragolandia was so safe, in fact, that dragon trainers started to become irrelevant... unnecessary. Even the Prime Minister of Dragolandia stopped encouraging young ones to go to the Academy. As a result, Hogwin's life's work became a joke. Watching you, I see he's earned this reputation. We meet again, Arya! Hey! You learned my name! I will never forget it! Because of you, I failed my sacred Viking mission! You'll pay for that! It's not over, you two! If you insist... Hey, how'd you get off the island anyway? Did you discover that the whole "the Bob" thing was just a legend, after all? The Bob is more powerful than a goat is hungry! On that note, we'll just be leaving. As long as we're in Vikolandia, we may as well figure out what the Vikings are up to. You go pick a fight at this tavern while I question a few of its loyal patrons. You're going to go down in history, Dragon Trainer! I couldn't understand much of what those Vikings said, but they mentioned something about an invention. What a relief! I thought they might have found Dragolandia's secret isle. I told you about that... right? Heinrich! Why am I not surprised to find a brain like you is behind "the invention"? You know not of what you speak. What I am creating is not a mere invention; it's a path to true love. Is this about to get weird? That Dunkelviking refuses to entertain my request for his sister's hand in marriage, but once he finds out I am the mastermind behind his "precious weapon," he'll have to approve of our union. I'm less interested in your love story and more interested in that precious weapon. Hand it over! You may have won this battle, but you haven't won my life's work! My dragons might not be able to crush you... but soon you'll meet the cold, hard taste of steel power. Heinrich may not be the most intimidating Viking I've met, since most of his threats start out as history reports, but he's still scary -- nothing's more frightening than someone dictated by love. Although, the Vikings headed this way with their dragons come pretty close! Well, they got out of here fast! If only they'd stuck around to talk about that invention that's in the works. Aha! Bet you didn't see me hiding behind these rocks. You know, the surprise attack only works if you surprise your opponent with an actual ATTACK. Make fun all you like, but I know the Dunkelviking wants to keep you far away from Eliza's Factory. Lucky for him, me and my dragons are on the job! You enjoy crushing dreams, don't you? Not particularly. So, I'm guessing this invention is being made at Eliza's Factory. Who's Eliza? It's the name of Dunkelviking's sister. Oh, Heinrich. Such a romantic. I can see that factory in the distance. It smells... kind of like chocolate. Oh no, that's just these Vikings. I almost feel bad for their dragons! What a win! Now we have a chance of breaking into the factory! What are you two doing here? You know, just seeing the sights. I've never been to Vikolandia before. Then I'm glad you saved the most exciting stop for the end. MEET... THUNDER WOLF! All those other beefhead Vikings obsessed over the Codex and Hogwin's creations... but I am the only one who decided to create a breed of dragon all its own! Ready to face it? I have to hand it to you, Heinrich. That invention is impressive. I can't wait to tell Hogwin all about it. Ugh! I KNEW I should have gotten a patent. So how did you do it? Mix a few Dragolandian resources to make the inanimate animate? It's slightly more complicated than that. I don't actually have the magical capabilities to-- Hey! Thanks for the info, Ricky!

Alma - Side Quest Story: Campaign Map Dialogues (edit)

Heinrich?! You look surprisingly good for someone whose dream to marry the woman of his dreams was just crushed... Oh, I've got a NEW plan to win Eliza's hand -- earn the Dunkelviking's respect by becoming a monk and uncloaking Crysto. Out of my way! You may have won, but you can't stop me from seeking spiritual guidance with the monks at the inn up ahead! Soon I'll have my Eliza! If we let Heinrich uncloak Crysto, then Arya will never respect me enough to stop calling me "lil' dragon trainer." After him! Why do you want to keep me from bettering myself by becoming a monk? I've nearly reached the men who can help me do it! I'm glad you want to better yourself, Heinrich, but we can't let you unless you do it for a BETTER reason! Fine, you can have the monks! Their methods for achieving enlightenment are inefficient anyway. I'll find a means to do it faster! Now that I've got the book "Shortcuts Down the Path of Enlightenment," I'll be a monk in no time! Go away so I can meditate! I doubt you can become a monk JUST by reading a book... but we can't take any chances. Let's follow him! Ah hah! I bet you never thought you'd see me again. Brant, if you didn't show up to ruin our day, I'd be worried something had happened to you. Well... you're not as bad as you used to be. Hmph. When the Dunkelviking learns of my efforts to capture Hogwin's son, I bet he'll be impressed! Yes, impressed at the lengths you go to get the attention of someone who doesn't know you exist. Dragon dung! Why can't I beat a mouse-man like you? Didn't your mother teach you better than to swear...? Well, I guess if she actually taught you better, you wouldn't want to be a Viking. Dragon's breath! Another distraction? How am I to clear my mind for meditation when you keep showing up?! Distracting Heinrich may be the only way to stop him from uncloaking Crysto. Luckily, it's the one thing I learned to do from my dad's dragon-training lessons. Do you hear whispering from that cave? And I think I see something scuttling around in there... Ahhh! It's Heinrich! I thought this would be a good place to meditate, but it echoes ALL the sounds of the island. It also attracts annoying dragon trainers. I'm not letting you move any farther unless you surrender. You're too small and puny to be in the presence of Vikings. Hey! You've got limbs like sticks too! Grrr! You may be good in battle, but your slightly bigger muscles don't impress me. I refuse to accept defeat! At least Arya is intimidating... but you... I'm ashamed! Grrr! I swam all the way out to this sandbar to seek inner peace, and you're already here to throw it into discord. I won't allow it! I feel at peace after our battle. I'm ready for the next step -- sacrificing my ego... That should be simple for someone as clever as me! Guess we're not in any hurry to distract Heinrich now. I realized it's my ego that wants the Dunkelviking's permission to marry Eliza. I should let her choose... then she'll definitely want me! Uh-oh, Heinrich is close to having a moment of true self-reflection. We need to act fast! I thought your becoming a monk was a joke, Heinrich, but with that poor performance in battle, it must be true. I'm impressed! Well, you've won the Dunkelviking's admiration, Heinrich... but you do know being a monk means you've vowed never to marry, right?

Illumina - Side Quest Story: Campaign Map Dialogues (edit)

What are YOU doing here, Eliza? You... haven't coincidentally come here for the Festival of Lights, have you? Yes, I thought I'd take in the sights now that my conquest dreams are all over. Any recommendations for places I should visit? There's the Tower of Light of course, and I've heard that a lot of people enjoy the Festival Square... Wait a minute -- I'm just making you a list of places you'll help your mother invade, aren't I? Ah, Nedders, you get smarter every time I see you -- which isn't saying much. Let's make the first stop on my invasion YOUR last stand! *grrr* I guess the first stop on my invasion will have to be this pretty little church instead! Not the church! Come on; we've got to protect those poor people from Eliza! Stop right there, Eliza! We can't let you enter that church! Oh really? Then I suppose my dragons will have to change your mind. ATTACK! What could you POSSIBLY have against letting me light a candle and say a prayer for my mother's victory?! Wait... what? We thought you wanted to take the churchgoers hostage. ME?! Take hostages on the holy island of Illumina? I would NEV-- ... Actually, that's a really good plan. I'll definitely try that one next time! The radiance of this island is making me see EVEN the Vikings in a better light. I don't think anything could ruin my good mood! Let's see how you feel about that after a humiliating defeat! Nope, seeing your grimace of defeat is doing nothing to wreck my mood, Melvin. Why couldn't you let me make Mother happy and LOSE?! I'm going to tell her ALL about how you picked on me! That's right, Melvin -- run and tell mommy! ... Wait, if we let him catch up to Gunhilda, then our enemy will be EVEN stronger. Come on; after him! All right, Melvin. That's enough! Time to surrender and leave the island quietly. Quietly? I never do ANYTHING quietly! Let me show you what happens to anyone who DARES to get between me and Mother! WAHHH! How could I LOSE? Mother will put me in time-out again for sure! There, there. I'm sure she'll let you out once you finally grow up! Thankfully for us, that should take a while. Heinrich?! Don't tell me YOU'RE here to help Gunhilda's invasion?! I thought you gave all that up when you became a monk. I can no longer fight for something as petty as conquest, but I CAN still fight for something as noble as love, and my heart has been ensnared by the beauteous Gunhilda. Now let me show you my NEW battle technique. Ommm... My motivations were pure, but I STILL lost! I guess my efforts would be better suited preparing this empowerment charm for my lady love. EmPOWERment charm?! Anything that makes Gunhilda more powerful is bad news for us. After him! Have you come to help me with my charm? How kind! If by "help" you mean ruin, then yes! Let's battle! The energy from that battle was EXACTLY what I needed to power up my empowerment charm. Thanks for your help! What have we DONE?! How much stronger did the charm make Gunhilda? Stronger? No, no -- an empowerment charm doesn't strengthen the body, it empowers the spirit! Now my sweetheart's confidence will NEVER falter in battle. Huh. I don't see her confidence wavering with or without your empowerment charm, so I guess... no harm done there. *sigh* All right, Brant, what do you want THIS time?! To capture you and earn my rightful place as Gunhilda's newest Viking son, of course! This battle oughta settle it! So, have you changed your mind YET about becoming a Viking? I'll ALWAYS be a Viking at heart, whether or not Gunhilda's clan will have me. In fact, I'll just start my OWN Viking gang. So what do you think, Ned -- want to join? There's plenty of Dragolandia left to conquer! Sure, why not. How about you start by conquering your parent's house, by which I mean -- GO HOME! Dunkelviking! How has your new career as a bard been going? That name is DEAD to me! Call me "The Battling Bard"! My dream of merging dragon training with music will be realized with THIS battle! A truly epic defeat -- I will immortalize it in verse! Then, axe in hand, I'll travel the land one battle and one ballad at a time! *sniff* I've never seen him SO happy! It almost makes this whole invasion worthwhile... almost. Thank goodness we're FINALLY done dealing with Gunhilda's goons. I haven't forgotten anyone, have I...? Hands off MY treasure, dragon trainers! How could I have forgotten Olaf, or more specifically, Olaf's stench? Wait... *sniff* Olaf, you actually smell kind of... nice! A minor setback with my current fragrance! As soon as I add some of the sea slugs and slime I found on this treasure chest into the mix, I should be back to my malodorous self! I'll save you a sample. Nah, don't bother. Somehow I don't think Arya is the sea-slug-and-slime type.

Events

The Great Hatchling Hunt (18/03/23): (edit)

Are you ready to go, Arya? You bet your last bonbon I am! I can't WAIT to reach Sweet Thistle and gorge myself on all the tasty treats the bunnies there make to celebrate spring! I'm going to eat chocolate till I burst! Shhh! If Brant hears you talking about the secret village of candy-making bunnies at the edge of Briar Forest, he'll try to conquer it! Oh, good point, good point. I don't want to share any of my candy... I mean, OUR candy. Come on; my cavities await! To Sweet Thistle Village we go! Look Ned, there's a little fluffy bunny! I'm going to catch it and cuddle its cute little ears! What are you doing so far from Sweet Thistle, bun bun? Hmm... It's strange that this bunny is so far from Sweet Thistle. Everything I've read about the Sweet Thistle bunnies indicates that they don't like to stray far from their village... It's too bad I don't have a carrot for the bunny, but dragons just won't eat their vegetables... Maybe it'll like this piece of fruit I've got in my pocket. ... It won't eat the fruit; must taste like dragon spit. Don't worry, bunny; we'll get you back safely to your village so you can munch on carrots while we munch your sweets. Let's go! Hand over that Sweet Thistle bunny, you diabolical dragon trainers! Heinrich?! What are you doing here? I thought you ran away with Gunhilda when we defeated her in Illumina?! She kicked me out of her warship halfway back to Vikolandia. Said something about me being too clingy. Can you believe it?! Well... actually... Enough! Attack, my Wraith Dragon! We can't let that creep Heinrich take our little bunny. We have to fight back, and it looks like this Petal Dragon wants to help us. To battle! Blast! Beaten in battle again, but no matter. I'll have all the little bunnies I need as soon as I make it to Sweet Thistle Village! What could Heinrich want with a bunch of defenseless little bunnies?! We'd better find out before it's too late! You're right, and it looks like this Petal Dragon wants to help us. You can come along Petal Dragon, but no more fighting; you need to rest. Let's go! Ned... You don't think... surely not EVEN Heinrich is evil enough to want to capture all the bunnies to make a fur coat, right? He's pretty strange, but I can't see why he'd want one... unless there was some lady he was planning on giving it to... That had better not be his plan, or I won't be letting him walk away from the next battle... Come on! Wow. This forest is a real maze; I hope we don't get lost in here... Who knows what kind of animals come out at night! Aw Ned, you worry too much! This forest wouldn't be full of adorable little fluffy bunnies and dragons if there was anything dangerous in here. *sigh* She never learns that the dragons are what I'm most afraid of... Wait, Arya! Wait up! Don't leave me alone in the forest with the... bunnies. Ah hah! So you're back for more? Oh Wooly Dragon, here are the poachers I was telling you about that want to capture you and steal your wool. Get them! I never thought I'd see the day someone pulled the wool over a Wooly Dragon's eyes. Good thing I've never been sheepish about a battle! All right Heinrich, out with it! Are you trying to capture the Sweet Thistle bunnies to make them into a fur coat?! Ew! What?! I knew you didn't think much of me, but I can't believe that you think THAT little of me! Of course not! ... Well... What do you want the bunnies for then? Never you mind. The less you know of my plans, the greater the chance that they'll succeed! There's nothing I dislike more than a smart Viking. Come on; after him! *huff puff* How did we lose Heinrich again? Vikings are fast! I think he's headed over to the river. We might be able to catch him before he crosses it. Off we go! Ned, I've been wondering: How DO the bunnies of Sweet Thistle make their treats? Some say the bunnies dig up the candies, which are naturally occurring underground in Sweet Thistle. Others say they're confectionary geniuses who make all the candies themselves. ... So what you're saying is that no one really knows. It's just one of Dragolandia's many delicious mysteries, and one that Heinrich will ruin if we don't catch him! There you are Heinrich, and this time there are no wild dragons to come to your aid. Wrong again! That always feels SO right to say. Oh Flutterby Dragon, here are the thieves that stole your fruit! Get them! Wait, you can have the fruit I've got in my pocket... Drat! The bunny has eaten it! They'll be no flying away from this battle! Grrr. One less bunny for my factory. No matter; there are more up ahead in Sweet Thistle! Factory?! Why would Heinrich want a bunch of bunnies for a factory... unless... he's planning on *shudder* eating them?! If he tries it, he'll be dead meat! After him! Look! The Flutterby Dragon is following you, Ned! I guess you made a new friend. No! Down dragon! Why do they always pick the trainer that's afraid of them?! *sigh* All right, I guess you can come along. We can use all the help we can get in taking on Heinrich. Yay! New friends, new dragon friends, most loyal friends you'll meet! The scaly kind, the fangy kind, in battles they can't be beat! You've got the next verse of the Dragon Friends Song, Ned. Take it away! New friends, new dragon friends, the kindest friends you'll meet! The fire kind, the water kind, every kind's a treat! Now to catch Heinrich! Don't worry, little bunnies; we're not far from Sweet Thistle, and we won't let Heinrich do anything bad to you! I can see him just up ahead! Did he... did he just push a Painted Dragon into the river?! We've got to save it! Come on! Trainers! You're right on time to battle that extremely irritated Painted Dragon I pushed into the river. Color me unsurprised that you'd turn a silly prank you played to your own advantage. I'm still going to paint you into a corner with THIS battle! Enough, Heinrich! Tell me the truth -- are you trying to capture the Sweet Thistle bunnies to turn them into meat in your factory?! What?! NO! I'm a vegetarian. *sigh* I can see I'm going to have to tell you my plan so you don't tar my good name all over Dragolandia. I'm building Dragolandia's first-ever chocolate factory, and I'm going to have it run entirely by the Sweet Thistle bunnies! Aww. Fluffy little bunnies making chocolate in a factory. That's kind of cute! But still... they'd have to work for Heinrich. We've got to save the bunnies! Why would Heinrich want to make chocolate? Something about this isn't adding up. I've never known him to be interested in sweets... Not interested in sweets?! I just don't UNDERSTAND. Then again... when have we ever understood the Vikings. Good point. Better focus on trying to stop Heinrich's weird plan before we focus on understanding it. How big is Sweet Thistle Village, Ned? With all the bunnies we've been finding, it must be large! All you can see above ground is an enormous tree with a knothole the size of a dragon's head. Below ground though, it's said there are miles of warren where all the bunnies live together. The bunnies only come out of the warren in springtime to hide their candies all around the meadow near their tree so that children can find them. Heinrich will grab all the bunnies as soon as they come out of that tree if we don't get to him first! My Wraith Dragon is rested and ready for round two! Then I'd better make this battle a knockout! Heinrich, I hope you don't mind me asking... but WHY are you building a chocolate factory? Because women love chocolate, of course! If I control the creation of the most delicious chocolate in the land, then surely I'll FINALLY meet a nice woman who'll love me back. ... Huh. I've heard some crazy plans in my time, but that's by FAR the craziest! We can't let Heinrich rope the poor Sweet Thistle bunnies into his weird love schemes! ... If Heinrich does make his chocolate factory, then I could buy some of the chocolate and give it to Arya... What's that, Ned? N-nothing! I was just saying that we have to save those poor bunnies. Let's go! Sweet Thistle Village is just up ahead! I think we can still make it in time to stop Heinrich. Come on! Princess Dragon, here are those dragon trainers I told you were coming to kidnap all the poor Sweet Thistle bunnies to make them work in a factory! After them! Heinrich, you're proving to be a royal pain, but I'm about to RULE this battle! There goes Heinrich! Oh no! I can see the Sweet Thistle bunnies coming out of the tree up ahead. We've got to save them! Hurry! Heinrich! You're here... but I don't see any bunnies. What have you done with them?! *sob* I was too late! They've all gone back into the tree because that repulsive boy already ate all their sweets. *crunch munch* Ned, Arya? If I'd known you guys were coming I'd have at least saved you a couple pieces of candy. *gulp* ... ... YAHHH!!! Arya! No! Fighting Brant isn't worth it! I'll get you some other candy! ... Well. At least we saved the Sweet Thistle bunnies from Heinrich. Next year though, we're bringing along Brant so I can keep an eye on him and make sure he doesn't eat MY candy! Now that's what I call a SWEET ending. Wait Arya, why is this Princess Dragon following me?! Shoo! Shoo! *sigh* New friends, new dragon friends, most loyal friends you'll meet!

Golden Pyramid: Golden Pyramid I (18/07/23) (edit)

Adventure satchel... check. Sand-proof shoes... check! Well, I'm as ready as I'll ever be! Professor Hogwin is sending me on a very important mission to this mysterious pyramid that just appeared nearby... Nobody's ever seen ANYTHING like it! So there COULD be undiscovered dragons inside... or undiscovered danger. Probably a bit of both! In any case, it's a daring journey that calls for a daring trainer -- like me! Let's go! Whoa! Sprawling dunes, mysterious ruins, soaring pyramids... Where on Dragolandia AM I? You're in the ancient past, you simpleton. And for once I'm not APPALLED to see you! Eliza! What are you doing here with that dragon? If it's a fight you want, I'll GLADLY deliver! Put up your dukes! Heinrich's time machine took us here. He plans to alter history so that we Vikings are victorious! BUT... he also plans to meddle with time enough to make ME his bride! Ugh! Victory or no, I am NOT letting that happen! I guess this Anubis Dragon sensed that something was wrong... The silly thing won't leave me alone! Ladies, I insist you surrender your Anubis Dragon to me! I need it for my most important scheme yet! Whatever, Heinrich. You're CLEARLY no match for me! Yeah, what she said! Hmph! You haven't seen the last of me! Come, Apep Dragon -- to the Underworld Ruins! Grr! Get back here, you troublemaker! Hold on now, did you hear him? He said UNDERWORLD Ruins! ... Don't you think we might be a little out of our element? Chin up, Eliza -- the Anubis Dragon found us a key! Now we can waltz right into the ruins, no problem! You're missing the point, doofus! I don't want to WALTZ into the UNDERWORLD! *sigh* But the Anubis Dragon seems to want to help me-- I mean "us." I guess we should be okay. Wow, do you see those glowing messages on the walls? They must be divine night-lights! They're called hieroglyphics, you meathead... Whatever they are, they're incredible! I better collect samples for Hogwin and Ned. Out of the way, pesky dragons! Don't be rude, Eliza -- these guys are probably just protecting the Divine Dragons' temples. But a good ol' battle will help everyone understand each other! We did it! Hey, we don't make such a bad team do we? I'll reserve judgement on that... Anyway, the Anubis Dragon will help us smooth over any divine disagreements, I'm sure. Speaking of -- I wonder which Divine Dragon lives in this temple. I haven't seen one yet... Let's just keep moving forward. See? The Anubis Dragon's sniffed out another key. I wonder why the Divine Dragons aren't fighting back against Heinrich and the other Vikings... Apparently, the dragons here are all about "order." When Heinrich started messing with time, it threw them for a loop. So, if we put things back in order for the Divine Dragons, they should kick Heinrich back to his own time, right? Perhaps. This Anubis Dragon seems to be the only one not affected. We'll have to trust it. *gulp* It's just getting darker and darker... I don't think there's ANY natural light down here... Don't tell me you're scared, Eliza! Sure, it's dark, but wouldn't you rather stay single than turn back now? Ah-ha! No wonder it's so dark -- a Black Hole Dragon is living here and sucking up all the light! Hm, and it doesn't look too happy to see us... The Divine Dragon all these other dragons are protecting must be pretty important! Bah, I don't care! We've got a loser to catch! Let's go! Those pools of stars look like they go down and down forever... like a bottomless river... or outer space... Endless... SOO COOL! *shudder* I'd REALLY prefer to NOT think about it!! Let's just take this key and go! *huffing* Will you silly girls stop... chasing... me?! Wait, actually, you can keep-- If you don't cut it out, I'm gonna singe the rest of your hair right off! Aw, man... looks like Heinrich escaped again. But I think we've got him trapped this time! There's one temple left! Wow, do you see that? It's a HUGE painting of the Anubis Dragon! Do you think this is its temple...? Likely so. But see how the temple is crumbling away? Maybe this is why the Anubis Dragon came to us -- for... help? Eh? You brought the Anubis Dragon back? Eliza darling, I need to keep it AWAY from its throne! See, if I allow MY Divine Dragon of disorder -- the Seth Dragon -- to take control of the Underworld Ruins... Then all the Divines will be plunged into chaos! And I can FINALLY get married! Save my marriage, Seth Dragon! Ack! Okay, fine, fine... I get the message -- I'll leave you be for now, but good luck dealing with the angry Divines! Think of it as a parting gift. Ta-ta, and Eliza, if you change your mind about our wedding-- NO, you creep! Now get outta here, and don't let me see your ugly mug again! Woo! Go, Eliza, go! Now that the Anubis Dragon is protecting the Underworld Ruins again, things might get a litte easier for us. Yeah! But the other Divine Dragons might need our help... Speaking of, I think the Anubis Dragon wants to thank us! Oops, no, wait... It just wants us to collect the rest of the treasure in the ruins. My mistake! Vikings left all this treasure behind. If we clear it out, another Divine Dragon might join us... Also, hey, treasure!

Golden Pyramid: Golden Pyramid II (18/08/06) (edit)

The Vikings went back in time so that they could alter history however they wanted -- AND get Eliza to marry Heinrich! Pretty dastardly, huh? Luckily, Eliza and I teamed up to make that kooky inventor quit being such a creep! But the Vikings have really messed with the past... It's up to us to calm the Divine Dragons enough to set things straight! The Anubis Dragon helped us through the Underworld Ruins, but it seems a little confused now that we're above ground... Are you done talking to yourself, foolish trainer? I want to make sure Heinrich isn't planning anything else! This is Gebnut Village, where my fellow Vikings REALLY whipped the Divines into a frenzy! Heinrich said the Divine Dragons would still be in an uproar, but look, this one doesn't seem angry at all! It's an Isis Dragon, silly! Seems like it wants to help us just like the Anubis Dragon did. How strange! Whoa! THIS dragon definitely DOESN'T want to help us out! It's a Dile Dragon, guarding the Dile River! The foolish thing probably thinks it's in danger! Lucky for us, the Isis Dragon is ready to fight -- and so am I! There, there, Dile Dragon -- we're not going to ruin your river! We just want to help! Yeah, help you riiiight back into the river. Now hurry up, Arya! Hmph. The Dile Dragon's thrashing riled up these silly beasts as well. They won't feel so bad later, when we all share some fruit together! Speak for yourself! If we keep this up, we'll get the Isis Dragon's godly friends back to normal in no time! Urgh, victorious Vikings or not -- I just wanna get out of here! Say, where does this key lead us, Isis Dragon? Can you take us there? Hrm... Looks like it's taking us to the Hathor Dragon's temple. Things are about to get tougher, little trainer... So what's the Hathor Dragon like? Are you afraid of it, AND the dark, Eliza? I am NOT afraid!!! It's just that the Hathor Dragon is the Divine Dragon of joy and love... Aww, that sounds so sweet! AND the all-powerful Ra Dragon's partner! You DON'T want to mess with it -- and that's exactly what Heinrich did! Sorry for fighting you, Hathor Dragon -- but we have to make sure history goes back to normal! Save your apologies until the fight is over, fool! There, don't you feel better, Hathor Dragon? A good battle really brightens the mood! *sigh* You've got a strange way of showing it, Arya, but I do respect your love of battle... And I respect yours! Now come on, you'll feel better too once the Divine Dragons undo all this time travel! Well, we've got our key -- onward to the next temple! Isn't this kind of fun, Eliza? You keep asking me that... I bet once we help the other Divine Dragons, the Hathor Dragon will share some of its joy with us, too! Wow, the Isis Dragon seems really impatient to get to the next temple! Well, yeah, it's probably looking forward to its friends not acting like a bunch of lunatics. A relatable feeling... Here we go -- this is one of the most beautiful temples we've seen yet! Hmm. I wonder if it's some sort of treasury? Hey, the Isis Dragon is getting super excited! What's up, buddy? Is it all the Gold in this temple? Somehow I don't think so... but you don't think the Divine Dragons would mind if I took some, right? Heheh... Ack! Eliza! You should've left that Gold alone! This Divine doesn't look happy! It's the Isis Dragon's mate -- the Osiris Dragon! But what's it doing up here? It lives in the Underworld Ruins! Heinrich DID turn everything topsy-turvy, remember? It's all right now, Isis Dragon -- your mate's come to its senses! I bet now it can take its rightful place in the ruins. That'll help pacify the other Divine Dragons... Putting things back in order, one Divine at a time! Do you know what this key is for, Eliza? It probably gets us into the Ra Dragon's pyramid... We'd better prepare ourselves. Heinrich!? What are you doing here? I thought I told you to never let me see your ugly face again! Well, you did say... something like that. But, according to my calculations, the Ra Dragon's power is almost immeasurable, so if I tame it... Oh no you don't! Hurry up, Arya! We need to get to the Ra Dragon before that loser, Heinrich! BOTH of our futures are at stake! The Isis Dragon seems to want us to check out those hero-glips on the wall-- er, "hieroglyphs"? Hmm. "When disorder rules the land, the great Ra Dragon puts its head in the sand..." "But when all functions just as planned, this mighty dragon takes a stand." That's one too many rhymes for me. Then, if we help the Ra Dragon get its power back, it should make everything go back to normal! Isis Dragon -- can you help us bring the Ra Dragon to its senses? Make sure it knows exactly who I'm marrying if we fail! These are HIGH STAKES, Arya! For everyone's sakes, let's put time back in order! Whew! That Ra Dragon is one tough customer, but... did we bring it back to its senses? Look, Arya, the Isis Dragon wants us to read a different hieroglyph this time... "If defeated, the Ra Dragon hides... inside a place you might find a prize..." "Yep, if you open all these chests, by the Divine of order you'll be blessed"! C'mon Eliza, let's get to it! Eliza, before the Ra Dragon sends us all back to our own times... Wanna clear up the rest of this Viking treasure with me? It'll be fun, and we could see our new Divine friends again! I... I guess that would be kind of fun. You know, Arya, for a trainer, you aren't so bad. Honestly, you saved me, and-- Hehe, don't worry about it, Eliza. Now come on, let's go!

Midgarden: Trials of Odin Part II (18/10/29) (edit)

We did it! It was a long road to get here, thanks to those bozo Vikings, but we made it: The Tournament of the Northern Divines! The Thor Dragon is here to guide us through the tournament fields. He'll be our guide to the Northen Divines. He's really nice, but be careful: his powers may SHOCK you! Ha! Come on, trainer, this is just the beginning! I know my mind should just be on the tournament, but I can't help but think about what happened between the Vikings and the Northern Divines! Let's make sure we take in all the sights. There might be hints to what happened to the Vikings who used to live here. Thor Dragon, lead the way! Us Trainers are ready for round 1! Thor Dragon, what's going on? Your tail's lighting up. Are you trying to cause a thunderstorm or something? Calm down! Ooooh, I get it! It's challenging us to a fight to prove that we're worthy for the Tournament! The Thor Dragon is making sure we won't get hurt later on! Alright, Thor Dragon, bring it on! Us trainers are the best around! Proving our worth will be easy as dragon fruit pie! I told you we were worthy, Thor Dragon! Now let's quit messing around and get down to business! Lead the way to our first opponent! We're ready to win this thing. Sing along with me, Valkyre Dragon! Come on...sing! "In Midgarden, we fight to win! In hopes to meet the great Odin!" Dunkelviking: the Battling Bard! You must be our opponent in the first round of the Tournament. Friends, welcome to the Inner Sanctum of Midgarden. Care for scrimmage before our official duel? Valkyre, show them how it's done! Well done, Dragon Girl! But when we face off in the Shrine of the Divines, do not expect to win that easily! Until then, I am off! "In Midgarden, we fight to win! In hopes to meet the great Odin!" The Dunkelviking's got such a lovely voice... He's really in his element! The Shrine of the Divines is up ahead. It's the gateway into the Northern Divine's majestic home. I wonder what amazing dragons and treasures await us there...what are we waiting for!? Let's go and find out. Wow! This Shrine is amazing. And all the runes are written in that old Viking language we saw in the Forest of Loki! The Vikings must have built this Shrine to honor the Northern Divines! It's amazing. It must have taken hundreds of years to build all of this. Let's explore! And make sure your dragons are prepared for round one of the tournament. Dunkelviking awaits! I wonder what happened to the Vikings who lived here? They loved the Northern Divines and the Divines loved them back. Why did they leave? The Heimdall Dragon has been the watchman for the Northern Divines for generations. Maybe after I beat you, it'll help you out! Beat me? As if! Trainer, are you ready? The tournament begins...now! Bested again! Ugh...I was really hoping to meet the Odin Dragon. I even wrote a song for him... You wrote him a song!? Sing it to us! We'll make sure to sing it to him when we meet him in the finals! Would you really? It goes like this: "There's nothing like these magic shrines. These dragons are divine Divines!" Thanks...I appreciate it! Arya, wait up! Heimdall Dragon gave me this old tome. It describes what happened between the Vikings and the Northern Divines. It wants you to take it. Thanks, Dunkelviking! I'll read this on the road. This is sure to clear some of the mysteries we've encountered. We're entering the semi-finals, trainer. Put on you game face! It's about to get real. We got some time before the next round. Wanna read a little from this tome that the Heimdall Dragon gave us? Let's see what happened here... "Long ago, the Northern Divines and the Vikings got along wonderfully! They’d help each other, grow stronger together, and coexist in harmony..." "But one day, the Vikings became greedy – instead of working together with the Northern Divines, they wanted to overpower them and invade their mystic land!" "The Northern Divines beat the Vikings easily, and banished them from Midgarden, so that they wouldn’t have to deal with their rowdy subjects anymore. " "Abandoned by the Divines and exiled from Midgarden, the Vikings became conquerors, seeking out lusher lands to replace their former paradise." *sniff* *sniff* Do you smell something...burning? It's not just me, right? Why hello, Arya - it's just you! If I might say so, you are absolutely SMOKING! Ugh...Heinrich, you're the worst! If YOU win the tournament, the Divines will never trust humans again. We have to beat you! The Forge of Divines! So this is where that smokey smell was coming from... I would say, "It's getting hot in here," but I don't want that creep Heinrich to make another one-liner. Come on, Trainer! Let's wipe the floor with this creep-a-zoid and make our way to the finals! Arya, the most magestic beauty of Vikolandia! Only the heat of the Forge of Gods can match my heart's intense passion for you. So you're done with Gunhilda and Eliza, and now you're moving on to me? ...Gross. Do not break my heart like that, Arya! I do not act kindly when my heart has been broken. Fenrir Dragon, give her the heat! I lost!? But girls hate losers...that must be why girls don't like me! It's because I’m a loser...if only I won sometimes! Actually, Heinrich, I think girls don't like you because you think of them only as objects you can attain, instead of human beings who should be understood. No...no that can't be it. It must be because I'm a loser. So long, Arya...next time you see me, I shall be a winner and you will love me! Now that Heinrich the Heinous is out of the picture, all that's left is the tournament finals. One more round 'til total victory! And look, the Valkyre Dragon is back! I think it wants to tag along with us. The Valkyre Dragon is one of the most respected warriors among the Northern Divines. It must've really been impressed by our performance in the tournament! Let's keep it up! We wouldn't want to let it down, would we? Can you believe how far we've gotten? If I could be honest for a second, at first, I didn't know if I was strong enough... The Northern Divines haven't opened their gates to humans in a thousand years. What makes me so special, you know? Why do I deserve to be here? But, when I fight with you by my side, I feel confident enough to go on! I don't mean to be cheesy or anthing, but thanks! Now let's finish this thing! If it isn't Little Miss Arya! I see that my Viking minions helped you along as I asked them too. Helped me!? Don't me laugh, Eliza! You're gonna pay for what you did to us. You're not worthy of the Northern Divines. You're a cheater! A cheater!? I don't take kindly to libel! Prepare youself...I won't go easy on you in the finals! I don't even know what that means! Bring it on! The Northern Divines banished the Vikings because they weren't worthy. If Eliza's using dirty tricks, we can't let her win! The winner of this tournament has to be good. They have to prove that humankind can be good. They have to be worthy. Trainer, the fate of human/Divine diplomacy is in our hands. We have to win this, or the Northern Divines will abandon our people forever. Let's go! Eliza, we won't let you win this Tournament! Only a warrior worthy of the Northern Divines should win, and a cheater like you isn't worthy! You keep calling me a cheater, but it's not true! I AM worthy. I am good! I am a WARRIOR! And if you don't think so, you can ask the Odin Dragon itself. The Odin Dragon is fighting for me because it knows I'm worthy. I wish you trusted me, Arya... It hurts that you don't...and that's very confusing for me! Odin Dragon, show Arya how a worthy warrior truly fights! You won!? Darn it...I really wanted to win this thing. It was my chance to finally prove to you that I wasn't just a villain anymore...that I was worthy! If you're not a villain, why did you order the Vikings to try to stop me from getting here!? Stop you!? Those idiots...I told them to HELP you. I wanted to make sure you two got here. Winning wouldn't have felt good if I didn't get to challenge you! Oh...wow, now I feel like a jerk! I'm sorry I didn't trust you, Eliza. You're...my friend, I think... and I should have known better! I'm sorry... It's...er...it's okay, Arya. I forgive you...but that doesn't mean I'll go easy on you next time I see you! This isn't over. I'll beat you one day...I swear it! We did it, trainer! We won the tournament and proved to all of the Northern Divines that humankind really is worthy! But I still feel like we're missing something...Oh yeah! Dunkelviking's Song! We have to sing to the Odin Dragon before we go! Okay, Odin Dragon, listen up! This song will really knock your dragon socks off. "In Midgarden, we fight to win! In hopes to meet the great Odin! There's nothing like these magic shrines. These dragons are divine Divines!"

Holiday Reunion (20/12/21): (edit)

Ha HA! Welcome, welcome, my family! I'm so glad you could all be here to share this year's Frost Festival joy with me! Huh? You told me and Melvin that Mom was calling a meeting to discuss our yearly allowance... And you told ME you were going to teach me how to exponentially increase my bicep size. And why is HEINRICH here, Dunky?! Well, Duncan told me he'd meet me here for a LMAB convention. You know, Lonely Men and Boys-- And I was told we were FINALLY going to plan our second conquest, but I suppose I can never count on my useless children for anything! Now, now. We're all BASICALLY family. And it's natural for family to be together during the Frost Festival. We're all gonna get along, OR DIE TRYING. Here we are: Twinkle Island. Site of Frostytoes Peak, and the Summit Star waiting above! Now we make the traditional Dragolandian pilgrimage to the mountaintop... ...where we'll make a wish, together, as a family! Everybody BETTER make a good one! Here, Mother, do you need help getting out of the boat? I don't need any help from anybody, whelp. Out of my way -- I'll leap out of this boat quicker than you can say "mommy"! Well, this is going smoothly already. STAND BACK, MOTHER! I'll vanquish this terrible beast and clear the way for you! Oh, come off it, you big baby. Can't you see this Sweater Dragon is just a hatchling? Perhaps Melvin has a point, though -- this particular youngster looks like it's got plenty of spunk! Why don't we entertain it? What a battle! I dedicate this song to you, young one: It's called "The Tiny Terror of Twinkle Island," and it goes like this--! Hold on, there's something wrong with this hatchling! I think it's lost its parent... L-lost? You mean like...?! No! Its parent is still alive! In fact, it's somewhere on this mountain; I'm sure of it. Do NOT tell me the most feared Viking family in the seven seas is about to do a good deed! The Sweater Dragon has led us forward. And good thing, too. I have NO idea where I'm going, but at least I trust my heart! *sigh* I'm surrounded by fools. But, Eliza, how did you know the Sweater Dragon was searching for its parent? That's a story for another dysfunctional family gathering... This is... Gustyvale Village, if I'm not mistaken. It seems it's barely changed over the years. I used to visit family here for the holidays... Really? The thought of you spending time in such a cheery place is almost eerie. It was nothing of the sort! No, wait, "eerie" was the nickname I earned from flirting with all the village maidens! Ah, memories. You hear that, Sweater Dragon? You just do your best to avoid growing up into a person like Heinrich, okay? Behold! A dragon native to this frosty clime -- and it wants to greet us! It wants nothing of the sort, fool! The Avalanche Dragon is trying to get us off of its land! A sign of rocky times ahead, no doubt... Now we continue, unobstructed! That Avalanche Dragon was out of luck-ted! Cripes! Lyric skills like THAT are why you gave up a promising conqueror career? ... Sticks and stones, mother. Goodbye, Gustyvale Village! Perhaps if I declare, before BOTH of my exes, that I'm ready to reform, you'll welcome me back! We NEVER DATED! WHY did you invite him, Dunky? Because ALL ALLIES ARE FAMILY! Even little tagalong dragons, right? We must stick together to get this hatchling to safety! Is this Twinkle Village? It's pretty... All the families look so happy, getting ready for the Frost Festival together... ... ... ... Why so quiet, family? Let's hustle and search for the Sweater Dragon's parent! A Tundra Dragon... They live in tight-knit groups and attack anyone who threatens the peace. Since when do you know oh-so-much about dragons? If only you applied that knowledge to finding a husband! What? Eliza's still single? ARGH! Shut up and help fight off these dragons, or I'm leaving! Y-yeah! We must come together to persevere -- just like the Tundra Dragons! Well, that was taxing. But why do these dragons see us as enemies? Don't they know we're trying to do something good? Perhaps they distrust us because of the whole, um... invasion... thing. Good point. Come on, hurry; the Sweater Dragon is leading us this way! Do you think perhaps the dragons of this island are testing us to see if we are worthy of looking after this hatchling? That was shockingly thoughtful, Mother. Weirder still, I think you might even be correct... Ah, the infamous Cracklecrunch Lake... where it appears the populace has thrown all its unwanted presents... This is RIFE with metaphor! Let me get out my inspiration notebook... You carry one, too? I'm always taking notes for new scent-ual experiences to concoct. You two are supposed to be WARRIORS! What's with the scrapbooks?! Please, Eliza. We're CREATIVE warriors, and there's nothing wrong with that, unless you're a certain overbearing mother! Aww, look! The Sweater Dragon is trying to lick the ice... AHH! Its tongue got stuck... to a Cherry Ice Dragon! FEAR NOT, YOUNG WARRIOR! WE WILL MAKE THIS DRAGON SORRIER! Does it taste like cherry? Actually, does it SMELL like cherry? Either way, this is going in my scent book. The Cherry Ice Dragon let us leave without much trouble. Perhaps my useless children CAN still hold their own in battle... And the Sweater Dragon is safe! It's just a little cold... so thank goodness for that sweater. You're awfully sweet on that little dragon, Melvin. I've only ever seen you like this with Mother. Yes, well... Mother's almost like a dragon herself, isn't she? (Call it wishful thinking, but I think perhaps this family reunion is taking a turn for the better.) (And it's a good thing, too -- because I was going to start throwing them into the lake if they didn't stop bickering!) Hey, you lunkhead of a son, what are you doing whispering to the Sweater Dragon? We've got a mountain to climb and these old bones aren't getting any warmer! (I spoke too soon... but I will NOT GIVE IN!) *grunt* Ugh, do people really come all the way up here for some backwoods holiday superstition? Well, no. Only the bravest do, apparently. In fact, when we were very young, my cousin-- WHAT?! If this arduous hike is not absolutely necessary, I DEMAND you take me to a warm hearth and serve me hot chocolate grog! Come on now, Mother -- are we not the bravest, strongest family who ever conquered the seven seas?! We DESERVE to reach the summit! FINE, fine. We'll carry on. But only if we get to gloat about it to our rivals and enemies. *gasp* Is that a Frost Fairy Dragon?! Legends say it grants holiday wishes! I wish Mother loved me! I wish your mother loved me! UGH! Shut your sniveling traps! We have a more pressing wish -- to conquer all of--! Eh? Aren't we wishing for the baby Sweater Dragon to find its parent? Looks like the Frost Fairy Dragon had to test us before granting our wish-- OH, why didn't I wish to get rid of my body odor?! The dragon is pointing toward the summit! That must be where our young charge's parent awaits us. What a coincidence! I guess we're going to the top, Sweater Dragon. I liked your wish better, anyways... Are you cold, little Sweater Dragon? I suppose if you settle down I can button you into my coat. Huh? But it was my turn to hold the Sweater Dragon! No, it was Eliza's turn. I-it's okay... The hatchling can go where it pleases...! *chuckle* We're almost at the summit, everyone. If we go this way, we'll get there in no time. Whoa... is that the Summit Star way up there? I've never seen anything like it...! Mmm, smell that air! The brisk wind blows away every hint of my B.O.! I could really get used to this! The Sweater Dragon is getting excited... I bet its parent is searching for it somewhere around here. AAAAAAAAAAAH!!! GRRAAAHHH!!! Ugh! Why are you screaming?! And since when did you have perfect pitch?! It's the Sweater Dragon's parent! We've tracked it down at last, but it wants to fight us...! It must think we kidnapped its child. It won't listen to reason until we STOP YELLING and battle it. Do you understand now, Sweater Dragon? My family and I have been escorting your child to safety. What's with this dragon? It's still so persistent! Doesn't it realize we've done the right thing? Or... did we mess up? That's not it... Errm, it seems like both parent and child want to accompany us to the Summit Star... as a family. (I've done it! My greatest conquest yet: my family's hearts!) We made it to the Summit Star! Now, I'd like to treat you all to a power ballad I'll be freestyling about our journey today-- BEFORE you do that, let us wish on the danged thing, Dunky. You made us come all the way up here, after all! Uh, let's not say our wishes out loud though. They'll only come true if we keep them in our hearts! My brother, the poet... But Melvin's right. Let's quietly -- for once -- make those wishes. Very well, everybody QUIETLY wish on 1... 2... 3... (I-I wish that Arya and I could--) Shhh!

Origin of Earth: Dragon Board (21/06/14) (edit)

Well, here we are again, Nedders. I won't pretend to know WHY Chronos decided it was MY turn to accompany you instead of Arya... Um, I mean, Arya has a sort of... "personability" that you kinda... lack? B-But you can understand dragons REALLY well! So I'm sure that's why Chronos-- FAH! I've got PLENTY of "personability"! Watch -- I won't even make fun of that Cowpoke Dragon's ridiculous mustache! (Welcome to the New Dragolandian Settlement, travelers! We don't often get new humans, so this is a cause for celebration!) Let me guess -- to celebrate, you guys...? (That's right. We have a rootin'-tootin' battle! YEEHAW!) What's wrong? You look more worried than usual. Are you thirsty? It IS pretty dry around here... It's just, the last time Chronos sent us to the past, everything was covered in this big, lush forest... But now that's all gone. I hope nothing bad happened. When Arya and I left the forest, there were still tensions between the Ancient Dragons and people... And now, the trees are gone, and Dragolandia is a prairie. Certainly a dramatic change. (Nothin' dramatic about good, fertile earth, little humans. And with the farmin' knowledge your kind passed on to us, life's never been better.) (In fact, the only thing that'd make this day better is a rousing battle! What d'you two think? I could use a break from fieldwork anyhow!) Th-This is amazing... Dragons, tending the land? Using technology?! Dad would be totally blown away... You'd mentioned things were still messy between humans and dragons in the past. Could this mean that the conflict has been... patched up? (Oh, good day to you, humans. If you're talking about our troubled history, it's not much of a concern anymore.) (I mean, we've got the great Fundiju to watch over your kind and make sure they don't start making trouble...) The "great Fundiju"? Sounds just interesting enough to spell trouble. Say, could you point us to this... Fundiju? (Hmm... well, I AM pretty busy with these flowers, but I'd give you a pointer in exchange for a battle!) (Say, you're the humans they say are looking for Fundiju, right? No surprise there -- Fundiju knows how to handle you scaleless ones.) (You're in luck! I was just going to deliver some ore to Fundiju. It'll smelt that ore into metal so the humans can make new tools.) This Fundiju sounds powerful indeed... Are they a dragon by any chance? (Oh yes, and powerful indeed. Fundiju is an Ancient Earth Dragon!) An Ancient Dragon is helping make tech for humans? I almost can't believe it! (Careful! Fundiju gets touchy over language like that. In fact, I should probably make sure you're worthy before you meet!) (SO! You've sought out Fundiju, Ancient Earth Dragon of Metal, have you? Well, where are your offerings for the great melter of metals?) O-Oh, um, we don't have any -- we were just sort of wondering what you, er... do around here? (What I DO? I am not some TOOL! I am a force of creation! You dare speak to me in such a casual tone?!) EASY, Great Fundiju! These little humans aren't wise to your ways just yet -- they mean you no disrespect. (Hmph. While I trust your words, Ouro, I just won't feel better until I show these scaleless children why dragons will always reign supreme!) No way -- is that Heinrich? And why is this bossy dragon calling him "Ouro"? I suppose I won't be getting any answers without a battle! Eliza, wait up! You're walking REALLY fast, and my boots are about to give out! You'll just have to keep up, Ned. I want to put as much distance between myself and that Heinrich lookalike as possible! Oi! Hold it, both of you! I don't know who this "Heinrich" person is, but he's got nothin' to do with me. I'm a descendant of people who used to be known as Tyrants... Together, my brother Prato and I are tryin' to atone for our ancestors' mistakes. Working with the dragons of this land, we want to create a new world where technology helps all life. The fertile land is a happy bonus. It makes for newcomers of all kinds -- like this Golem Dragon, who fancies a battle with you! You know, my dad once told me that the Tyrants didn't always used to be evil. For a while, their inventions really did help Dragolandia... I wonder if we're seeing all that history begin, firsthand. What if we could stop the bad stuff from happening afterwards? (Hah! All that talk of innovation and change -- it's useless! Nothing good can come of it!) The dragon has a point, all things considered... (Agree with me or not, I still don't trust your kind. Get offa my turf, or face my claws and fangs!) It's a strange and complicated moment in time we've been tossed into, it seems... For sure. But I wish I knew what happened to the Plant Ancients. It'd make me feel better about all this... tree-less expanse. (Forest Lord Foroskke and the Ancient Plant tribe were my ancestors -- I know a little bit about their history!) (Well, rumors, at least. The legends say they decided to leave these lands to avoid fighting with humans -- the tension was just too much.) (No dragon knows where they went, but without their nurturing, the forests disappeared.) (But I don't really mind -- this kind of climate is perfect for me! It makes me peppy enough to wish for a rousing battle!) I see you writing away in that journal of yours. Trying to piece together where the Ancient Plant tribe may have gone off to? Yeah... I think it'd be really valuable to get history straight from the source. Plus, a lot of the dragons here are willing to talk to us. Like these guys! (The Ancient Plant tribe! We worship them as our ancestors -- they played a very important role.) (Even though they're gone, their forests left the land able to support life, and paved the way for the Ancient Earth tribe.) (We honor their legacy with exciting battles! Won't you join us, humans?) Put down your pen, Ned -- it's time to get scrappy. We haven't seen another Ancient Earth dragon in a while. I know you want to research the Ancient Plant tribe some more... But we should figure out what's going on here and now! After all, Chronos sent us to this specific time in history for a reason... I should HOPE. (You wanna know what's going on? I'll tell ya -- they say Polveles is gonna wipe this settlement off the map.) Hm! Jot that down, Ned! I-I would, but my hand's started shaking s-suddenly! (Yep, most of us are preparing for the worst. Beware Polveles, and get your battles in while ya can!) Steady your feet, Ned -- a Quake Dragon is approaching us. Many a house of cards have been rattled to pieces by their antics. (I come only to give you a warning: Take all the humans you can find and go somewhere else far away, before Master Polveles takes action.) (Perhaps the mines will make a fitting home for your kind, since you humans seem so interested in them.) (You'll find Tezacueva of the Shadows skulking around in there. I know at least Tezacueva is sympathetic to your plight!) ... Somehow I'm feeling brave enough to take this dragon's down a notch. Weird. I just feel like running! I don't enjoy following orders issued by mouthy dragons, but I think we should at least investigate the mines, and this "Tezacueva" character. I'll agree with you there... Besides, we might ACTUALLY have to hide in there if Polveles -- whatever it is -- decides to attack! (Going to the mines, are you? They're a popular destination! I'll escort you two, if you'd like.) O-Oh, thanks! That's nice of you! Actually, we-- (But I WON'T take you through Ruby's territory! No way, no how, am I dealing with that stuck-up dragon!) (Grrr! Just THINKING of Ruby really grinds my gems! Hey, you two better battle me so I can blow off some steam, you hear?!) That Emerald Dragon sure took us far after we battled it, but it left us in the middle of nowhere... What a strange creature. I wonder if we're in the territory of the Ruby Dragon it was complaining about incessantly? (Oh, hello -- did Emerald bring you here? I assume you humans needed an escort to the Riquezas Mines.) Indeed we do. It's odd -- for how ornery the Emerald Dragon was, you sure seem like a calmer specimen. (Ahh, Emerald's silly rivalry -- getting jealous of me for no reason. The mines sometimes have that effect on dragons... and humans, too.) (I admit I AM jealous that Emerald got to battle you two. Could I get a taste of that as well?) I hate the dark. I hate tunnels. I hate this!!! Oh, be quiet! Your whining echoes in these mine shafts, you know! (Shh... Both of you, please growl and holler just a bit less... These tunnels are made for quiet appreciation.) (But if you're here for an audience with Tezacueva... I guess I could take you there...) (I know I may seem shy... But I'll have to test you before you can meet the shadowy keeper of these caverns...!) Oh, c'mon! What's with that face, Eliza? I KNOW you're just trying to s-scare me...! Ned... Behind you...! (There is no need to fear, little humans. So long as I, Tezacueva, the Ancient Earth Dragon of Shadow, control the darkness here, you are safe.) (While my siblings have left the cool confines of the earth to walk above, I much prefer the comfort of caves... and so do many others.) (I sense that things have become volatile aboveground... I advise you to seek my parent, Enroja, who filled these tunnels with riches.) (Yes... it would be wise to gain Enroja's trust before you confront my raging sibling Polveles. But first... you must gain my trust.) Tezacueva told us to get Enroja's help against whatever Polveles is planning... *sigh* All this is wreaking havoc on my nerves, but we don't have much choice. (HEY!!!) Ahh! My nerves! (I see you two sneaky humans, sneaking out of the mines! You've stolen our gems, haven't you?!) No, we haven't -- and even if we did, don't you CLEARLY have enough gems of your own? Sheesh. I thought dragons only got greedy around fruit! (Don't play dumb -- the Riquezas Mines make us all a little more... possessive!) Hoy there! You must be the kids my brother Ouro was telling me about! I'm Prato. Maybe you two can help me wrangle the rest of the humans in the settlement. We've been trying to work together with the Ancient Earth tribe for the benefit of all, but it's mighty hard... Seems like it's always one step forward, two steps back. In times like these, it's wise to know when to duck and run. Yeah, we'll help, by finding Polveles and Enroja. Someone's gotta talk to them, and we have... some experience. Hmm... Looking at the two of you, I get the feeling you might be telling the truth. But if you're gonna talk big like that, I'll have to test you -- with one of our state-of-the-art dragons! Whenever Chronos sends us to the past, there's always trouble going on. It makes me wonder if dragons and humans would be better off separate... I've wondered the same thing, but... who would I be without dragons? Certainly a LOT less cool and powerful... Yeah, sorry, it was a silly thought. Everyone I know -- heck, every dragon I know -- really wants to coexist. In the present, anyhow... Let's hope we don't mess that up with our time-traveling. Presumably, Chronos knows best, but-- (Lots of complicated things on your minds, huh, humans? I find that most of life's big questions can be answered with a battle!) At least ONE thing never changes. Hey, it's a Dust Dragon! These guys are pretty common back home. What are you doing here, fella--? (SILENCE, MORTAL!) Uhh-- (I know not of what you speak, for I am the first Dragon of Dust -- or Dust Dragon, as you say! I am risen from the divine dust of Polveles itself!) (I sense a strange energy from you two, so I will take you to my life-giver... But only after a ROUSING BATTLE!!!) N-No! Take us to Enroja instead! Argh, these dragons don't listen! (You little humans must be brave to approach me. A dust storm is coming to level the New Dragolandian Settlement, and I have no intention of stopping it...!) We don't care if you're a Divine Ancient, we-- (Divine? No -- I am the Ancient Earth Dragon of Wind! But the fact that you called me Divine tells me everything I need to know.) (I am more powerful even than my master! Oh, you humans do tickle me! Here... I'll give your kind one more chance to prove your resolve.) Fine! If it's a battle you want, it's a battle you'll get! (The dust storm is raging... Polveles refused to listen to me, or anyone else. I suppose only I, Enroja, the Divine Ancient Earth Dragon, can stop it.) (I made the earth rich in nutrients and metals for the benefit of all life, but I can't help but wonder...) (Is it only natural for dragons to be masters of the earth? I've always done what I thought was right, but it ends in strife...) There's still hope, Enroja! My friend and I have seen the future, and we promise it'll turn out okay, as long as humans and dragons live together! If there's one thing I can't stand, it's that defeatist attitude -- coming from an Ancient Divine, no less! Come on, Enroja, show us YOUR strength! (Very well. Show me your strength, and prove to me that you truly believe what you say -- that we can find peace together!)

Divine Fest - Marble & Sand: Divine Party - Basement (21/09/06) (edit)

It seems I've got another invitation to a Divine celebration... Ugh. I never know what to wear to these things. Not that I'm complaining. Any chance to have a powerful Divine Dragon for an ally is a chance I'll gladly take! (Did you perhaps mean me? Hello, Eliza -- I've chosen you as my special guest to escort to the Underworld Ruins party!) At last, a party I won't need to worry about my family crashing! And with a faithful old friend at my side-- I'm touched, Eliza my old flame! Did you mean me? Are you serious, you old gear-head? Of course she means her favorite big brother: ME! (... I'm sorry, Eliza. I promise you I did not invite them. Perhaps some of my family members did--? Ah, she's off running.) Oh, thank Chronos -- I think we lost them. I was looking forward to a lavish Divine party... ALONE. (Anubis, is this your special guest? I hear that Ra, Hathor, and Seth have also invited their own select humans.) (Indeed -- and they neglected to tell me beforehand! Isn't that just like them?) (Well, let's see how your human compares in battle prowess!) At least I can look forward to winning battles without their nagging-- (Oh, look! The guests!) THERE you are -- you know we're totally lost in here without our hosts to guide us. And to think, I've been here before-- RUN! (My apologies, Eliza -- I wasn't aware that the rest of our guests would be such a burden on your heart.) Ugh. It's all right. As long as I can stay a step ahead of them, I'll enjoy myself. Is it so much to ask for a little one-on-one with the Divines? (I'll just lead us onward, then...) Ahh, the majesty of the Underworld Ruins! Full of riches and wonders! (Are you thinking of stealing anything? It would be very "Viking" of you, Eliza.) Heh. And would that be a problem for you, Anubis Dragon? (Why should material possessions matter to me? I'm a Divine Dragon!) (Anubis, I sense a delicious discord in our guests. These two in particular... Come on now; let's pit them against each other and see what happens!) Eliza! Isn't it wonderful? The Seth Dragon's taken QUITE a shine to me. And just when I thought I was COMPLETELY unlovable... Ugh, Heinrich... you're almost too pathetic for me to despise -- but I'll enjoy crushing you AND the Seth Dragon in battle anyway! (An incredible battle! This human's mind is so chaotic, it's delightful to behold. Yours too -- Eliza, was it?) You Divines are a weird bunch. You and Heinrich deserve each other... Why thank you! Honestly, Eliza, I'd hoped we could perhaps-- Not interested. Goodbye! I've got a party to enjoy! (That human, Heinrich -- he's a complicated sort. He was indeed a threat to our order once upon a time, but now...) (Somehow, I do not sense any malice in him. Confusion, yes, but that is obvious.) I'm not here to bother with annoyances from my past; I'm here to BATTLE! Let's get going already! (But Eliza, wouldn't you prefer the company of--? Ah, well...) This part of the Underworld Ruins always gave me the creeps... But you guys seem just fine strolling around the chasm of infinite cosmos, or whatever it is. (You should try dipping your toe in! It's nice and cool to the touch.) Err... I'll pass. I hear a peculiar sound in the air that makes me think I'll have to BE on my toes... (Great Ra! I hope you're enjoying this summer's party. I must admit, your choice of guest is... unusual.) Ha HA! There you are, Eliza! I've been waiting for my chance to play my new sound for you! The Ra Dragon REALLY seems to "dig" it, as they say. (Yes, bearded human. We must... rock on. I crave the discordant tempo. The predictable chord progressions. Play the lute. Play it!) I'd much rather simply BATTLE you! (We have lost this battle. But I still have you, O Cacophonous One, to make these halls of death echo with harmony and chaos.) See that? A genuine nuzzle from a genuine Divine Dragon! Mother sure had the wrong idea -- the way to a dragon's soul is MUSIC! (Amazing! Eliza, your brother's unique style seems to soothe Ra. He is at once unpredictable and familiar -- perfect for one who must maintain order!) (This is quite a successful party, isn't it--? Oh, Eliza's wandered off again.) (Old comrade, I can't help but notice you don't seem to be enjoying yourself.) I'm enjoying myself just FINE. I wish I could be left alone to gather my thoughts, or just battle and forget everything else! Everyone's been so annoying lately, distracting me from my training... I'm supposed to become a warrior to surpass even Duncan! I could be the next Dunkelviking! But I won't accomplish anything just playing around and forgiving fools who've mistreated me in the past. So let's go -- I've got strength to prove... You're awfully quiet, Anubis Dragon. Did I upset you? (The purpose of a party is sacred. It is a space of joy and revelry that we orderly Divines don't often get to experience...) ... I'm being a "party pooper," aren't I... (Yes. In a sense. But don't worry; I know just the Divine who can change the atmosphere!) (Oh, Anubis! How wonderful that you've arrived! I've been having a beautiful time with this lively human. We're getting into all sorts of fun!) Eliza! I'm so happy you're here! What a trip it is to be back in the Underworld Ruins together, huh? (Argh! Tyrant spit! Anubis Dragon, this is exactly the person I DIDN'T want to see!!!) What are you whispering about over there? Get that gloomy scowl off your face, Eliza -- let's battle! Ahh, that was great! Y'know, the last time we were here was the first time I ever thought you were cool. I know you're dorkier than you let on now, though! ... Yeah, this was the first place I began to respect you. For your love of battle, of course. (Oh... I sense much love and joy bubbling under the surface of your guest, Anubis. But it's buried deep, and stubbornly ignored...) Aaaand on that note, I'll be taking my leave! Come on, Anubis Dragon! Wait up, Eliza! You don't want to hang out? Enjoy the ruins? The dragons here are really unique! Yes, and I just want to battle them! You'll distract me with all your... running around and... smiling and... grabbing my hand a-and RAMBLING! Hmm... Yep, I think I'll tag along with you. I'm sure the Anubis Dragon has its claws full trying to get you to enjoy yourself. (Thank you, human Arya...) All this gold... If I were just a bit stronger, I could take it, and build an unbeatable fleet... Hey now, that sounds a little like the old Eliza. Tell me: What would you do with that "unbeatable" fleet, huh? Yes, I'M curious too. We already TRIED an unbeatable fleet, remember? But maybe, if outfitted with heat-seeking custard pie cannons... Hey, wait up, you lot! I've somehow managed to gather all the people I didn't want to see -- and THIS is the cherry on top of the whole spoiled sundae: MOTHER?! We've been through this before, whelp. Don't ye recognize a GHOST when ye see one? We're in the UNDERWORLD Ruins, ye know! (My apologies, Anubis -- I've been trying to wrangle this wayward soul, but she's terribly stubborn!) That's not just any old soul; that's Carnelia Carnage: the first Viking to ever conquer Dragolandia in the far distant past...! Please let me battle her! Perhaps 'tis a sign that I meet you again, whelp. Now that I've seen my legacy in good hands, I can go take a load off in the afterlife! W-wait! How can you say that? I feel like I've lost my way! We all have! Our great conquest failed and now-- ... Oh, sister... ... When I first took Dragolandia from the claws o' Tyrants, it was 'cuz the land was in peril. Maybe ye should think on who yer allies an' enemies TRULY are. ... Well? Isn't anybody going to address my little outburst back there? It's almost more embarrassing to see you all sneaking glances behind my back! I, er... I had no idea you felt that way, sister. I'd be lying if I said I didn't experience those same feelings every once in a while. Likewise. I admit I've felt a bit... directionless since your mother took her little break from conquering. Why, I've even begun to model a robot after her-- Okay, that's enough moping! I know we've all had... complications in the past, but this is a PARTY! And we've got fun to catch up on! Let's go, you sullen Vikings! (I see that everyone's spirits have lifted thanks to the blonde-maned one. However, there's still a discordant rhythm between you two.) Yes, well, feelings can be difficult to change. I still don't know what I want to do with myself, or what exactly Carnelia meant by what she said... (While I appreciate your maturity, I think perhaps your biggest weakness, Eliza, is that you OVERthink.) Sheesh! Eliza, save the deep thought until after the party, okay? This room is just BEGGING to be frolicked in. Anubis Dragon? You plan on fighting me? You may be a Divine, and my friend, but I hope you're ready to lose! (I hope to show you, Eliza, that it doesn't matter who wins, nor who loses!) (After observing you, I feel you need to evaluate what matters to you... And I believe we all feel that a good battle can clear the heart and mind!) (You won. And you are stronger for it. Now, what will you do with that strength...?) Hmm... You know, it's been pretty amazing watching you get along with the Anubis Dragon, Eliza. I feel like it's helping you, somehow. It makes me want to learn even more about dragons. And even more about you, too! I think I have an idea of how I'd like to direct my energy. For now... (Oh? Do tell me. After all this time, I'm very curious!) I know who my allies are in this world, and until I figure more out, I think I'd like to grow stronger in their company. Learn from them... Heyyy, why're you looking at me like that, Eliza? I'll only share my cake if you ask REALLY nicely!

Divine Fest - The Ultimate Party: Divine Party - A Farewell (22/08/29) (edit)

(Master Eliza, Warrior Arya - I entrust you to Anubis, your old friend, in hopes it shall help you ensure that our most important Divine Party is a success.) I-I can understand you! Every word! Eliza! Chrono Erlang Shen! I'm so happy I can barely breathe! E-Easy, Arya - we still have our mission to carry out. Not a mission, our date! My first date, and my first day understanding dragon lanuage! I'm gonna--! I just--! (She's passed out…) Ugh… Sorry, Anubis, let me just lug her onto your back, and we'll be on our way. (What a lovely entrance hall. Truly befitting of the Divine of Righteous Partying.) Sounds like an entertaining dragon! I hope we'll get to meet it… (I suspect you shall. We must likewise ensure that this party is a success… And to do that, I hope you two will have a good time.) I've got a good feeling, Anubis… And I hear a joyous racket further in! Is that a Viking folk song? Let's go investigate! WAHAHAHA! Give in now, dragon? I can assure you I've got more tricks up my sleeve! (GRARRR! And give up our grappling match? Never! I haven't had this much fun with a human in years!) Brother! I didn't expect to see YOU here. Are you…wrestling the guests? (I am no mere guest! I am the BEST party guest in all Dragolandia! Now show me what you and your dragons are made of!) HA! I can always count on my dear little sister and Dragon Girl to show up where the action is! What is it this time - world's in trouble? Sick dragon god? Nope - we're on a DATE, Dunky! WHAT?! Come on now, walk me through this while we mingle - I want to hear EVERY detail. (If you humans are friends of this beast known as the Dunkelviking, then you are fully accepted into Ame-no-Uzume's party manor! Go, party at your leisure.) Hmm…I didn't think ANYBODY was worthy to date Eliza, but if it's the girl who managed to take ME down, well…maybe you've got a chance. In fact, she defeated our entire family… Hrm, I wonder what mother will say about this… THAT'S something I'd rather not think on. And we DO have a mission, you know. Yes, a mission to party! Besides, I wanna meet this Ame-no-Uzume Dragon…! What a pleasant surprise! Two lovely ladies in-- Begone, Heinrich. I'm spoken for. Y-You jest! By whom? By ME! Now, if you're not interested in a bombastic battle, then step aside Heinrich - I've got dragons to chat with! Chronos' Claw, it's a Kitsune Dragon! I was always a little wary of their trickery, but now that I can understand them perfectly, I won't get fooled again! (Yip yip! Yip…?) N-No! Something's wrong! I can't understand it--! Arya, can't you see that mischievous grin? It's just toying with you… (Ahh, thank you for a fine battle. I hope you'll forgive me for teasing you - it's always the earnest ones that give me the best reactions!) Huh? Weird, I don't understand a word this creature is saying… (What?! That's not right--) Fooled ya! Thanks for the battle, Kitsune Dragon. I've got a good feeling about this party! It's sort of amazing…not only did you understand that Kitsune Dragon, you also engaged in wordplay with it. When dragons first spoke to me, I freaked out. Well, I had you and Ned to show me what it would be like. Not that you two are great teachers - but I learn best by example anyway! Hmph! Teaching was never on my resume - but I could show you a thing or two about how to steer a Viking longboat! Actually, speaking of Ned, I wonder if he'll make an appearance… Let's see who else is attending this celebration. I hear music! Is that the sound of…dragons singing? The lyrics are odd, aren't they. Ned's been trying to crack the code on dragon poetry and "lyricism", as he puts it. I think it's a waste of time, but… Did I hear you two mention Ned? Have you seen him? Haven't been able to track him down for hours… You mean he's here, Otto? We'll keep an eye out! (Oh, it's so nice to have humans at Ame-no-Uzume's ultimate party. Between your kind and the Divines, there is always something exciting happening.) Now THAT'S some interesting phrasing. What do you mean, Cherry Blossom Dragon? Has there been any trouble? (It appears a young human has brought a rather…depressing vibe, or so I hear. It has caused Ame-no-Uzume to become over-anxious.) (But I find talk so dull - give me a good battle, and I shall tell you more!) (In battle and in conversation, you two are fine humans. Your reputation precedes you! Now, as promised…) (I believe it was a boy human. I heard him conversing with the boisterous Viking, and then he skulked away…) Oh, no! It's got to be Ned! Which way did he go? (I know only that he went upstairs… Best of luck!) Found it! Here's the staircase to the upper levels. If we're gonna save this party like the Chrono Erlang Shen Dragon said, we need to find Ned! Wait, I see him! Oh…no, it's just another scrawny guy with horns on his helmet… Hi, Olaf. Eliza! I'm…er…I don't really know how to handle things like this. But I'm glad your date isn't some brutish lug handpicked by mother. I'll have you know Arya is still a brutish lug! But I appreciate it, Olaf… Kya-CHOO! Urgh…we don't have blossoms like this up north… Hrrm? I'd know that sneeze anywhere! Is my useless daughter skulking about this party? Oh no. Arya, Anubis, run! Right behind you! Just keep a look out for Ned while you flee! Stop right there! You think you can get away with not saying hello to your own mother? And what are you doing with that meddlesome Trainer? If you MUST know, mother…we're on a DATE. WHAT?! You're just doing this to annoy me, aren't you… Well, luckily this Sumo Dragon is as stubborn as I am, and if I can defeat you two, you're going on a date of MY choosing, like it or not! Ugh…ungrateful child… I suppose I never could control you, no matter how hard I tried. Fine. Date your little Dragon Girl. At least she's formidable enough to handle the rest of your family… Thanks, mom… That went better than expected! And by the way, Ms. Gunhilda…now I can talk to dragons, too! No sign of Ned here, either - I suppose we'll keep climbing. It's strange, I'm usually annoyed at parties, but despite everything, I feel…good? Hey, Eliza! Dragon Girl! I'm soooo disappointed in you! …Just kidding. I'm actually really happy for you guys, I was just worried mother might've been listening. Oh, and if you're looking for Ned, I think I saw him go upstairs… Some really strong looking dragon was chasing him! Hello, you two! I've been hearing all sorts of whisperings about your triumphs. Is it really true, Arya? If you're asking about my new power, and my date with Eliza, then…yes! Both true! My goodness, it's enough to bring an old man to tears! To think my young protégé has come so far… Ah, but before I get too misty, I'm afraid there's a bit of trouble. Ned's wandered off under mysterious circumstances…won't you help me find him? Ack! Look out! A shuriken almost took your nose right off, Eliza! (…My mistake. You're humans, but not the human I'm looking for…) (One of you is spreading bad energy. Fouling the sanctity of Ame-no-Uzume's sacred party. I must find this human, and eliminate it.) I've got a bad feeling this Shinobi Dragon is talking about Ned… We'd better distract it before it carries out its mission! (No…I've failed my mission! I'm worthless!) N-No you're not! Listen, could you point us in the direction of Ame-no-Uzume and your, um…target? It's very important. I think me and my friend could help save your party. We're pretty good at it, actually. (If you were strong enough to beat me, then… Fine. Seek the roof garden. I will notify Ame-no-Uzume of your impending arrival…) Hey, Arya…do you think Nedders could be upset because of, well…us? Why? He should be happy, right? He's our friend! *Sigh*…You understand the feelings of dragons so well, but your own species is a huge blind spot. Well, as long as we find him, we can smooth everything out. I'll even pick him up some h'ors d'oeuvres to sweeten the deal! (How strange. The energy up in these gardens should be carefree, but instead, I feel an oppressive atmosphere.) (We must clear the air to save the party! The future of all Divine Dragons depends upon it!) I do wish the future god would stop being so cryptic… It's right though, things definitely feel "off" up here. Don't worry, Ned, we're coming! I-I keep telling you, Ame-no-Uzume, it's not that big a deal! So my friends don't care about me! So what?! (Nonsense, my dear little human! I forbid bleak thoughts at my celebration! All must spread cheer, or the party shall continue indefinitely until they do!) (It's exactly as I feared…the "eternal party" is becoming a reality!) (Ahh, are these two humans the ones who are causing you such distress, Ned Human? Then let us toss them from the premises - and all will be well!) Stop, Ame-no-Uzume! It's okay. I'll just go. I can't believe I had to hear about you two from "Dunky" of all people… I must be worth nothing to either of you! Ned… I get how you must feel-- Argh! No! That's not what I mean! I just-- I love you guys. You're my best friends…I wish you had just told me… I'm so sorry! Eliza's right…I'm not great at human feelings. But it would mean a lot if you hung out with us for the rest of the party…even if it lasts forever! (Thank you, all… The party is a success. I can return safely to the future, and Divine Dragons near and far can at last begin their long hibernation.) (Ah, a post-party snooze will return our full power after years of activity. I will miss you, my human friends…but I'm sure we'll meet again someday.) Thank you, Anubis Dragon…you've helped me understand dragons a little better. We'll see you soon. I can't believe we got to be part of such a wild party! But now that I can talk to my dragon friends, it seems like I've got a lot to say to my human friends…! (Before that, let's have one last dance! Everyone, flap your wings, snap your jaws, clack your claws, and move your feet! Before the curtain closes, we rejoice!)

Origin of Void: Dragon Board (22/10/10) (edit)

(Edward Hogvanhog... can you hear me...?) Ugh... Chronos? Is that you? I-I can hear you, but I can't see you... (What you will witness here will be confusing... and terrifying... but I have equipped you with three gifts. Use them well.) (All I ask is that you remember what you experience in this forgotten time... and keep the love of dragons alive in your heart...) Ned! Hey! Are you okay? We gotta find out where we are... This place is crazy! S-sure, I just heard Chronos' voice and-- Whoa, Arya, watch out! Those Lightning and Energy Dragons seemed pretty upset... They wanted to battle, but definitely not for fun! (Can you blame them? The Void Tribe is swallowing our world whole -- and us Energy Dragons are some of the last lines of defense!) Wh-what?! (Do not play dumb. We know you are a servant of the Void... Just look; one of their kind is following you!) (... ... ...) (Like any other Void Dragon, it keeps its secrets... But we'll beat it out of you!) A Dynamo Dragon! When I met the Ancient Energy Tribe, I learned that these guys are sort of like their devotees... (We remain loyal to the Energy Tribe.) (This is why I must demand you give Adatz to us.) Adatz...? I wonder if the Dynamo Dragon is talking about our quiet companion! Well? What do you say, Adatz? (I... cannot. Not yet. I request your protection, for now.) Adatz, you said you need our help... But, with what? (Forget that horrible Void dragon! My companion needs help -- I can't understand it anymore!) (...) Ugh... it's true; I can't tell what the Doomsday Dragon is saying... (...) And I can't understand the Solar Dragon now, either! But I know that look... They wanna get their claws on us something fierce! Adatz, can't you tell us what's going on? It feels like the end of the world! (The end of your world, yes. It's very likely. Despite the efforts of many, Void has nearly overtaken reality as you know it.) W-well why aren't you doing anything about it?! Why shouldn't we stop you right now?! (Stopping me will accomplish nothing. I am merely a knowledge database. I gather information, to be deleted when the Void Tribe completes their mission.) (You... are a new source of information. Yet you feel somehow familiar.) (I would like to battle you -- it is the quickest way to learn more about you.) We defeated Adatz, but it's still following us around... I can't help thinking it's more than just a dragon computer. Maybe these two dragons can clear things up? According to the Codex, they have the Energy element, but... I know. I can't understand them, either. And what's worse -- they do NOT seem friendly! Battle time, Ned! Agh! Watch out! That Dark Mech Dragon nearly gave you a close shave! *shudder* And my beard hasn't even started growing in yet...! What's come over all these dragons...? I thought I could understand them now, but--! (Creatures like you cannot hope to comprehend them as they are.) (Their only thoughts are of spreading the Void. They are like new hatchlings.) Grr... I'd like to have a "word" with these Void Ancients, but for now we'd better save our own hides! Heeere Doom Dragon... You can't resist a Royal Fig, can you--? YOWCH! It bit me... I guess Adatz was right -- you really can't reason with these dragons! If the best Trainer I know can't wrangle the dragons here, we might be in real trouble... Aww, I'm the best Trainer you know? Th-that's not the point! I-is that the Hel Dragon?! Finally, a dragon we can reason with! Hel Dragon, we're way better friends in the future than we are now, but can't you help us stop the Void Ancients? (Hm... I seem to remember you two from some hundreds of years ago. You seem as meddling now as you were then.) (And I happen to believe the Void would provide a lovely improvement to my underworld!) (So, if you plan on disrupting the plans of the Void Tribe, I'm afraid I may have to disrupt YOU.) (*bloop* *gloop* *burble*) (The Void of Abyss, Abrua, approaches. It is impossible for two young humans to defeat it.) (I would like to learn more from you while you are alive, so I suggest you flee. Now. Immediately. Please.) Y-you heard, Adatz, Ned-- P-please, let's hurry! Ned! Oy! Not so fast, Void beast! You kids have done great -- don't worry. We'll take care of things here. Surprised to see us, are you? Never fear; we'll make short work of this Void Ancient! Ned, Arya... are you two okay? You're not hurt, are you? N-no, we're just freaked out. At least, I am, but I don't think I've ever seen Arya look so scared, either. I-I'm fine... I just wasn't expecting to see Heinrich of all people! What are you two doing here? Some smug dragon calling itself Chronos sent us to this nightmare. I'VE got no idea why, but Otto seems to know something... Yeah, Otto seems to know a LOT, doesn't he? And he's tight-lipped about it, too! Grrmm... I'll explain later. For now, let's make sure we don't become dragon food. Thank you for saving us, Otto... but I don't know how I'm supposed to trust you. What are you talking about, Ned? Are you feeling okay? H-he's a Tyrant! He told me so himself, when we were sent to the time of the Energy Ancients! I'm sorry... I had my reasons for keepin' it a secret. Bah! With a reaction like THAT, can you blame him? We Tyrants have been persona non grata in Dragolandia for years now! Y-you too, Heinrich?! Everyone just... COOL IT -- we need to focus on this battle before we reveal any more secrets! So... let me get this straight: Otto, and Heinrich, you two are Tyrants...? We're also cousins. I bet Otto didn't tell you that either, did he? WHAT?! Well, it ain't like I'm particularly proud of it! We don't have to deal with this, Arya... Let's go. No! Like it or not, you two need our help, and we need yours. These dragons are too far gone to show you what I mean... but I promise I'll explain. Soon as I can. Watch it! These dragons are really aggressive, too... Are you sure you can help them, Otto? Listen. I've read your notes on the history of Dragolandia, Ned, and I saw a common thread: My ancestors, Tyrants, have always worked with dragons. Except when things got really bad, but, well... If we can get these beasts to remember our shared history... ...then maybe we'll have a few more allies. We'll stand half a chance against these Void Ancients. ... Maybe a few of the Ancients will listen to you, too. It's worth a shot. Let's see if it works! Let's try our method on this dragon. Ned, Arya, you can translate for us, can't you? Tell these dragons... "Remember your place, as the allies of Tyrants!" Mmm... too self-important. How about "Remember our friendship, from history's start -- humans and dragons shall never be part... ed." D-does it have to rhyme...? I don't think the meter is quite right-- It doesn't matter! We'll get the point across! I think the plan might be working! Dragons are still attacking us, but they feel way less hostile... It's like they're trying to figure out if they can trust us... like they're hatchlings! This entire time, dragons and humans -- Tyrants, even -- had been fighting and making up again... But I had no idea Ancient Dragons could take it this far. It's... scary. We'll take them down -- never fear! After all, I'd hate to see a future where the Void Tribe succeeds! (...) Hey, Adatz... you've been pretty quiet. It's part of the Void Tribe -- it's probably plotting our downfall, should we get more dragons on our side. (I am not on a "side." I am a database. I am merely compiling information.) (However... I contain materials from the Energy Ancient O'won. That part of me... wishes for your safety.) (Whatever may happen, I... hope you will not hate my brethren. They are simply doing what is natural to them.) Don't worry, Adatz -- no matter what, there will be people who love dragons! After seeing all of this, I'm not surprised by Rathorn's decision to keep this power in check. Machines are far easier to control than dragons. All my research points toward Ancient Dragons being forces of nature... Maybe that's why the Tyrants of our time try to rule over the natural world... So... they think dragons are too strong? But that's why Dr. Hogwin had such a hard time convincing people to train dragons! They were afraid! Unfortunately, they might've had good reason to be fearful... Well, I don't buy it! Let's show these dragons they have a friend in us, and vice versa! Heh... Arya, I'm gonna borrow some of your confidence. (Thank you for your efforts. You might be too late. What you see here is the last bit of solid ground in all the world.) I can understand you... but I don't like what I'm hearing! (Our only hope is to seek E'mun, and Nihl. If they are defeated, the Void will begin to fade, and Dragolandia will be born anew.) (If you really can do it... we will help you. We will lead you to E'mun, at least -- but please, show us you are strong enough.) We've come this far... we can't go back now. Chronos was right -- you three are my gifts! Aww... that's sweet. But don't go making it my new nickname! (We are close to Nihl, the creator of Void... This is E'mun, whom Nihl also created. It remains close to its creator...) But... if "Void" is nothingness, then why did Nihl create E'mun? Why did it make something out of nothing? (I do not know.) Dragons... They're always more complicated than we think. But they all love to battle. I bet E'mun is no different... right, E'mun? Let's try to understand each other. (... Be careful.) Ugh... my head... I can't think... Being around this dragon... tears all the thoughts from my head...! (Ned Human... now you know the truth. This is the event that separated humans and dragons for centuries. This is what birthed Tyrants as we know them...) (But it must come to pass. The alternative is too terrible.) Wh-why did you send us to the past... if we weren't able to help...?! (You planted the seeds of friendship in the hearts of Ancients. You will tell the true history of Dragolandia, you will absolve the wrongs of the past--) Ned...! Can you hear me...? Let's finish this together -- and we'll see each other in the future! No matter what it brings...!

Luminous Mountain: Dragon Grid (23/12/18) (edit)

... Now this is interesting. Something, or someone, was being... kept here. Perhaps something powerful. Is that OTTO standing there? I thought he was on an expedition with Ned and the Professor and Paola--! Hey! I resent that! I'm nothing like that soft-hearted fool! What in Chronos's name are you doing here anyway, dragon girl? And who is your friend--? ... Ah. I know you. You're Portia Penanze. A thorn in the side of many a Tyrant during the wars... I thought you'd disappeared for good. I never went away; I only devoted my life to dragons instead of warfare. I'm sure that's something you wouldn't understand... if you are who I think you are-- Uh, let's calm down, everyone! Ms. Portia, I know what it looks like, but Heinrich doesn't work with the Tyrants -- he actually devoted himself to the Vikings! Even after Gunhilda rejected his love-- There was NO need to bring that up! *sob* *grumble* This is getting us nowhere! Why are you here, you Tyrant deserter? If you've been putting dragons in this cell, I'll feed you to them myself! I've done no such thing! I came back to Gustyvale, my hometown, when I heard the rumors of strange dragons. I... I thought I might know something about them... Heinrich, you've always been a weirdo, but I've never seen you so cryptic. What do you mean? Can you tell us anything about these strange dragons--? Grrrnngh...?! GROAAAR! Kwee! Kwee! That will have to wait, dragon girl -- the thing that was in here has obviously gotten out... and so should we. Quickly! Just where have you led us, you strange bald man? What is this bizarre contraption?! Gauuuu! Graauuuwr!!! BANG! T-that big red dragon keeps hitting its head on the weird machine... We've got to stop it before it hurts itself! Kwee... Kwee! ...?! Groarrr... Look! It calmed down when it saw the baby dragon! They must know each other... just like this hatchling knew the other dragons on the mountain! *gulp* I had a feeling this would happen. They're gathering at this secret generator for a very specific reason: Their leader is inside... However it is you know this... and no matter what sort of dragon is in there... you'd better help us free it! What?! No! It's a ferocious beast! It's been powering this mountain for centuries, but just because it's woken up is no excuse to-- This beast has been KNOWINGLY exploited?! Arya, help me rally the other dragons! If we work together, I know we can demolish this generator! Kwee...! Kwee kwee! (Thankful...!) Hey, we made the little dragon happy... That's reason enough! Let's free that beastie -- WITH Heinrich's help... or else!

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• Characters, for the complete list of game characters and character descriptions.
• Heinrich (disambiguation), for other uses of the name "Heinrich".
• Dialogues, for all in-game dialogues.