Melvin the Malevolent

Melvin is the brother of the Vikings Olaf, Dunkelviking, and Eliza.

He tries to create a dragon of his own and successfully brings the Mom-Bot into life in the Taller Tower. The Mom-Bot dragon doesn't want to fight, though it makes him give her a foot rub instead.

The first appearance of Melvin the Malevolent is in Normal Mode at battle 23 (Truffleton)

Interactions

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

Campaign Map

Second Island (Arto): Campaign Map Dialogues (edit)

I hope you're done celebrating your success, Dragon Girl. Olaf was weak and useless -- nothing like my cohort Melvin the Malevolent. Melvin, eh? You guys gotta get more intimidating names. Hey -- I thought we got rid of you jerks! Numa may be back under your control for the time being, but it proved to be the distraction we hoped for. Distraction? What have you been up to...? And now I'm to reveal my whole dastardly plan? Ha! I'd rather see your dragons on the battlefield. The Dragon Academy has done you well, trainer, but nothing can prepare you for Melvin and HIS dragons. Please tell me this isn't the team of intimidating dragon trainers I've heard so much about. My pinky fingers would strike more fear in the hearts of children. I'm guessing you're Melvin. Care to tell us why the Dunkelviking sent you to Arto? I'd rather eat rancid poultry. OK. Well then, we have no choice but to fight! You fight well... for a non-Viking. I'll be sorry to lose such a worthy opponent once we rule Dragolandia and force you out. Thanks... I guess? We'll meet again, I assure you. In the meantime, enjoy disciplining our deserters. I appreciate you saving me all that work. Hey! What are you doing here...? I'm on a sacred mission. Arto was abandoned a long time ago... along with its wonky religion. How sacred could your mission really be? Sacred enough that I'd risk my dragons to complete it! You're the worst! A big, scary Viking finally, FINALLY gives me a job and you ruined it! Give me back that tribute! Hmm... I don't think so. Ancient myths say the god of Arto collected tributes from his believers. I have a hard time believing that the Dunkelviking sent Melvin here because of some ancient superstition. You're right. We should hypothesize after we take care of these Vikings' dragons. You're getting better every day! While you were fighting, I took a closer look at the Vikings behind those dragons. They looked more like miners than deserters... What are you two doing here? Getting bored with Viking deserters, are we? Nah, we just missed you. Plus, we came across some miners on our way here. So, you're after Arto's precious natural resources after all... Once again, Dragon Girl and her undeniably talented companion, you're one step behind. All I need from this island now is to leave it. Well then, all we need is to stop you! Why must you THWART my plans? Don't you UNDERSTAND? I don't get to go home until I collect all the tributes... AND I WANT TO GO HOME! And I hate it here! What's with all the sand? Sand in my ears. Sand in my EYES! SAND IN MY BEARD! Are you sure your name's not Gary the Griper? So, these tributes you're collecting, do they look like this? Ah, you thief! I may have shared too much, but what are lackeys for but to clean up your occasional mess. I'll get that tribute back in no time! These guards are a lot tougher than the Viking deserters who settled on Arto. I guess Melvin really does want the tributes we took from him. I just wish I knew why he needed Arto's precious resources. No one but accomplished Dragolandians know how to use them! Uh oh, we got company. Ha! There's no stopping us. Stand back, enemy! The force of the Bob is behind me! Oh no! Not you again. Brant, the Bob isn't real. It's just some old Dragolandian legend. If the Bob is just a legend, why would Melvin be collecting tributes so he could finally get off this, and I quote, "terrible, sandy pit of a land mass"? Hmm... better safe than sorry. If anyone's getting off this island, it's us. So we're gonna need that tribute you got... now. Hey! C'mon, you don't need that tribute. I thought you said the Bob was a legend. Yeah, but I'd rather not take any chances. Now that we have more of Melvin's tributes, he's gonna have a hard time getting the Bob's blessing to leave the island. You know, if you believe that the Bob is real. I'd feel bad, but all these guards kind of sour my sympathy! Melvin's gotta be nervous now! Right on time. My tribute delivery is here! We'll give you these tributes, but only if you hand over the resources that the Dunkelviking wanted you to mine. Oh, foolish girl, this goes beyond the Dunkelviking. You still think you and your lauded Hogwin matter in all this. The Dragolandians were right to lose faith in him. Is that so? Well, deal's off. I'm taking that tribute whether you like it or not. NO! Please! I'll do anything... Just don't leave me here on this island to rot! I may be a foolish girl, but I'm not an idiot. We may not matter to the Vikings, but Dragolandia matters to us. Enjoy the rays, Melvin!

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

The history of Industria is fascinating... The tyrants built factories here to produce warships with materials mined from Arto. There's almost an industrial beauty to its skyline -- Hey, is it just me or does it look like someone's stuck to the side of that tower? Ha! You thought you lost me, but I clung to the back of your vessel all the way here JUST to beat you up. Then it's home to mother! You may have bested me this time, but I'll make mother -- I mean, uh -- the Dunkelviking proud yet! I'd tell him to give up and run home to mommy... but it sounds like he already has enough mommy issues. These factories were abandoned by the tyrants when they were overthrown by my dad. I bet they're still full of old ship parts. Finders, keepers! If you want any of these ship parts -- the rigging, the oars, or EVEN the sails -- you'll have to fight for them! That defeat knocked the wind out of Melvin's sails, but he still got away with all that junk. Guess he has mommy AND hoarding issues. Ew! This scrapyard reeks of rotten fish... Oh wait, that's just Brant hiding in that trash heap. It's called "method," Ned. You must BECOME the trash heap. Hey! You're distracting me from my secret mission... You're gonna pay for that! You didn't win... I'm just saving my best moves for my secret mission so Melvin can get the wheels turning on his plan. Wow! You must really want to know what my secret mission is for Melvin. I'll tell you... but only if you beat me first! My secret mission is... to keep you distracted long enough for Melvin to get the wheels he needed from the scrapyard. Hah hah HAHHH! Brant, I don't think you were supposed to tell us what Melvin wanted from the scrapyard, but I appreciate your candor! This cool dome would be the perfect place to throw my role-playing-game parties. It's like a villain's hideout! Get away from my secret lair, you nerds! My creation isn't ready to fight you yet, but I will! What could Melvin be making? All I see in this dome are some rusty gears... and a braided wig. I'll hold onto it for my next party! This old lighthouse was used for guiding supply ships from Arto. I wonder who could have left the light on... The same Viking who's going to knock your lights out! I was waiting on a shipment of magic metal screws, but my creation will have to do without them. Time to wake it up to punish you! Melvin REALLY should have waited on that shipment. He's got a few screws loose himself. The tyrants of Dragolandia may have been mean, but they were very smart. These towers they built are powerful electrical generators. A jolt of electricity is exactly what I need to bring my creation to life. Stand aside so I can reach the taller tower! Melvin dropped something... It looks like a flowery apron. What kind of horrible monster would wear such a thing?! We've got to stop him! Stay away from that tower, Melvin! I don't want to fight you, but I REALLY don't want to fight whatever creepy thing you've made. Wha-ha-ha! My creation was charging up during our fight. Soon it'll give you a good scolding for all the trouble you've caused me! A scolding? That doesn't sound too bad; Arya gives me those all the time. I bet Melvin is hiding in that abandoned inn up ahead! Wrong! Melvin is hiding in these bushes to ensure you never reach the inn. My dragons will see to that! Melvin is on the run! We'd better chase him to the inn and stop him escaping with his creation. I won't let you bother my creation! She finally found a bed in this ratty inn that's up to her standards... and she REALLY needs her beauty sleep. "She?" Could Melvin have dressed up his pile of scraps as a woman? He must be even more desperate for a girlfriend than... me. Look at this huge dragon skull! Hey, I think I'll take a closer look. Since this dragon is dead, it won't attack! But if you'd looked even MORE closely at it, you might have seen someone who WILL attack you! Melvin is right that I didn't look closely enough. If I'd seen that enormous footprint on the ground, I would have stayed FAR away! You've had us in suspense long enough, Melvin. Now show us this weird female creation you've been building, or... or we'll fight you! Good thing she didn't hear you call her weird, or she would have washed your mouth out with soap. My amazing Mom-Bot is complete! But she told me I have to grow up and fight my own battles... and then give her a foot rub. Oh no! Mom-Bot will ground me for life when she finds out I lost to you again! Poor Melvin, so homesick. And so very weird.

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.

Ninth Island (Champion's Island): Campaign Map Dialogues (edit)

I know you've been on the lookout for Tyrants, Professor, but there don't seem to be any here... You may be right, but -- like anything that suddenly pops out of the ocean -- this island is worth investigating! With mysterious islands come dragons. Of course. *sigh* And very unique dragons, at that! A one-of-a-kind ecosystem and rare dragons... I'll have my studying cut out for me! Say, is it just me, or are the dragons here acting a little strange! Why do they wanna fight us so bad? Hmm. Perhaps they're trying to protect the island. Let's try to better understand their behavior, shall we? I don't need to "understand" anything about this dragon's behavior! It wants to fight, and I wanna leave! And now they wanna... nibble at my clothes? Hey, guys, wh-what's going on here? Why're the dragons so into me...? Arya...? D-Dad? I think these dragons are-- YAARGH!!! B-by the Divines!!! They've taken Ned!!! Don't worry, son; it'll be okay! All dragons are peace-loving creatures! ... Or so I thought... Hang on, Ned! We'll save you as soon as we beat this dragon... and that dragon... and ALL its friends...! Yikes, Professor, there sure are a LOT of dragons! And STILL no sign of Ned. Whew -- Arya, I'm getting a little old for this... We might need some help. These dragons are tough, even for me! But I've got an idea, Professor: I think I know somebody who can help us out... How about YOU, Trainer? Great idea, Arya! Trainer, it's clear to me you have some seriously impressive skills. Won't you help us find Ned... ...and discover the mysteries of this spectacular island? C'mon, Trainer, help me take on these dragons! Nice one! Hehe, it's great to have another powerful trainer around! Goodness, I hope Ned is all right... I'm sure the dragons won't harm him; it's just that he's so FRIGHTENED of them... Don't worry, Professor! At the rate we're going, we'll find Ned in no time! *sigh* I should have raised Ned to put more trust in dragons. I did everything I could, but... how will he EVER trust them now? What's that? I should have more faith in Ned? Perhaps you're right... This one looks tough. But I wonder why the Divine Dragons are sending their followers to fight us! Why not just battle us themselves...? Most interesting... Great job, everybody! The going is tough, but if we all band together, I daresay we can make it through. In the meantime, I've got some pondering to do... Do my eyes deceive me? Is that Dragon Girl and the loony professor? Your eyes don't deceive you, and neither does my nose! I'm all for a reunion battle, Olaf, but we've got bigger fish to fry and dragons to fight! You and your friends are still as terrifying as ever, I see. I saved myself a few grey hairs getting involved in perfumery instead of conquest! First things first: You need to practice your perfumery. Second, what are you even doing here?! What are we doing here? It's a funny story, actually, but let's take care of these pesky dragons first. ... Hold on, did you say "we"? There, now that that's out of the way, my brothers should all be around here somewhere... This is all becoming one big headache! Every smelly Viking dweeb in one place! Well, we'd love to deal with you, but we really don't have time -- Ned's been flown off by dragons! No need for insults, Dragon Girl -- we're just here to rescue mother. Now, less chat -- more fight! Rescue? What happened to Gunhilda, besides a serious attitude problem? Enough of YOUR 'tude! Mother's been... *sniff* Get it together, Melvin... You see, strange dragons took her away to this island -- to the icy summit! If the dragons took Gunhilda to the top of the island, there's a good chance Ned is there, too... Come on; let's climb! I never expected to fight on the same side as Vikings... but family trumps rivalry, I suppose! Hey, Dunkelviking! How's your music career going? Write any hits? Wait, never mind; tell me after this battle... No hits yet, Dragon Girl, but this adventure is BOUND to produce a face-melting rock opera! Get ready, everyone... a horde of Divine Dragons want to say hello! Hey, Eliza, we've been through this before, haven't we? Wanna help us out? I am NOT "helping" you, fool! Our allegiances just HAPPENED to cross... AGAIN... You know, I haven't really had a chance to think on it, but doesn't this place look familiar, Professor? It's like Dragolympus, but-- Whoa! Incoming dragons! You're right, Arya, and the dragons are the same as well! Hmm... We saved them, so why are they fighting us? How puzzling... Dunkelviking, I thought your mom ruined your career dreams. Why are you trying so hard to save her? Seems like she's not the best parent... I don't expect an ex-milkmaid to understand my complicated feelings -- but I DO expect you to help me fight off these incoming dragons! So? What's your answer, "Dunky"? I'm curious! It would be way easier for everyone if we let the dragons play volleyball with her for the rest of eternity. Well, if mother hadn't stalled my bardic dreams, I never would have realized how strongly I wanted to chase them! Also, I mean, she's my mom... Family is complicated, I guess. But you know what's not complicated? Battling dragons! Woo! Ahh, battling's the best -- I almost forget why I'm doing it in the first place! ... Oh, right, Ned! Poor Ned... If the dragons had taken me instead, I probably would've been having a blast! I don't really understand it, but if he's scared, we gotta help him. Hey, dragons! Kidnap me next time! Heh... just kidding. Maybe. Looks like we're almost at a new part of the island. Do you recognize it, Trainer? Well, I know you recognize these feisty dragons! Great job! Hey, we should go head-to-head one of these days! One more obstacle; and it's our old friend, Arya: the Medusa Dragon! Just because it's not a Divine doesn't make it any less fearsome! We're a bit closer now... Hold tight, son -- just remember your happy place and breathe into your paper bag! This place looks familiar, too... Ah, I know -- it's like the Island of New Beginnings, just in miniature! And check it out: The dragons are the same, too! What could it all mean...? Agh, thinking makes my brain hurt -- I'll leave the hardcore thoughts to Professor Hogwin. I remember battling a ton of super-powerful dragons here with Ned. He was scared, but he knew so much about each one! Like, THIS dragon was... Uh... OK, so I can't really memorize facts like Ned... but I remember having a lot of fun with him...! Eliza, you remember when we battled on the Island of New Beginnings, right? I hope you battle a little better today! Grr... Arya, I'm not here for a trip down memory lane -- and I think you'll find I've VASTLY improved! Aww, Eliza, I know Ned and I beat you last time, but we all make mistakes... Except me, when I battle dragons like this! You're getting awfully full of yourself for someone who couldn't rescue her little boyfriend! Huh? Boyfriend? I don't get it! That's an awful lot of dragons coming for us! If only I could work out why they seem so intent on battling... I might have a theory after a few more battles. Let's keep forging on! It's odd. The dragons don't seem aggressive -- just... sporty? It's almost like this is a tournament! Come on now, beasties, let me study you a while longer! If we understand these dragons, we don't need to fear them! Olaf, have you gotten over trying to impress your brother, the Dunkelviking? Maybe this next battle will make him love you! I mean, the battle WAS impressive, but ever since Dunky picked up his music career, he's been a lot more... manageable. What's the word? "Nice"? "Nice"? Did somebody call me "nice"? Olaf, you smelly nut, was that you? Or was I mishearing some approaching dragon's roar...? What? "Nice"? All that lute playing's made you hard of hearing, Dunky. But, hey, did you see how expertly I strategized during that battle? Did you? Olaf, why don't you go home and let me take on this fight, huh? I know you've got some, uh, perfume-y stuff to do, or something like that... B-but... I CAN fight...! Hey, Trainer, help me take on this super-powerful Bamboo Dragon and I'll give you a free sample of my newest perfume line, OK? Just make sure Dunky's watching... Ha HA! We did it! Take THAT, crippling self-esteem issues! And take THAT, familial expectations! Er, Olaf, brother... I told you to go home so you could get back to your REAL passion, right? I know you don't like battling like this! Well, I CAN battle, so I WILL battle! Hmph. Olaf, listen: I like writing songs about adventures; you like making perfume. I don't understand it, but I support it. Just like I support battling these dragons. Does this mean... Dunky, do you love me?! Of course I love you! You're my brother, you dumb oaf!!! Hmm. Professor, do you think the dragons are trying to get us to work out our emotional baggage by kidnapping our loved ones and battling us? It's a good guess, Arya! You're probably not that far off... I DO love making perfume -- well, it's more of a necessity, really -- but... I think I'll stick around and help rescue mother. Do your worst, dragons! That's awfully... NICE of you, Olaf. (Mighty claws, what a strange word to pronounce!) Across this bridge is one of the island's summits. Let's be sure to stop and smell the roses -- and appreciate the view -- before the next battle. Yes indeed, nothing more relaxing than that! Don't get TOO into your sightseeing, Professor -- there's a huge gang of dragons headed this way... and it looks like they want to play! Well played, dragons, but we've won this round! Wow, we're so high up -- I can see the whole island from here! Heeey, Ned, can you hear me?! Oh, no, but a couple of dragons did. It was worth a shot! I guess we'll have to find Ned the good ol' fashioned dragon-battling way. I remember a lot of these temples from adventuring with Ned. It was so cool fighting the dragons inside! I guess these other dragons will have to do for now... Perhaps we could all visit the temples once this adventure is over! What's the matter, Eliza? You've been awfully quiet. Dragon got your tongue? Let's pry it off! I'm FINE, thank you very much! I just don't like remembering my embarrassing defeat at the hands of you and that weakling, Ned! Hey, he's not weak -- he's just gotta work on his self-esteem! Grr... I WON'T let these dragons embarrass me here again! Come on, you scaly ninnies -- let's have a rematch! Eliza sure is fired up! It's even MORE fun to see now that we're on the same side! *blush* Stop having fun this instant! I think I see a familiar dragon face up ahead... But first, time to battle these small fry! Okay! Now, Guan Di Dragon, here we come! Hello again, Guan Di Dragon! Remember me? I fought you with my friend Ned, but I've got a few more friends with me this time around! Thanks for the battle, Guan Di Dragon! I'm your biggest fan! Ack! Here again? I thought I'd left the Golden Pyramid in the past -- literally! But aren't you excited to see the Golden Pyramid again, Eliza? We had such a blast battling dragons in the desert! Heinrich, if you're lurking around here like last time, just watch how I battle these dragons and imagine that happening to your FACE! Don't worry, Eliza; I think we're safe! I know our desert adventure was kind of hectic, Eliza, but wasn't it, y'know, fun in the sun? Didn't we totally beat the heat? Now, let's beat this battle! It's almost like you WANT me to have fun. What's that all about? Arya, I see you and your Trainer friend are getting along quite well with our unlikely Viking teammates. You haven't been... influenced, have you? Professor, the only things that "influence" me are DRAGONS and BATTLES! See? My head is clear, Professor! Besides, those Vikings aren't half bad if you give them a chance to do something... good? Heh, we've fought all of these dragons before -- a few more of them is no big deal! C'mon! Let me at 'em! Thanks, dragons! You've made me THAT much stronger! Wahahaha! Whew, it sure is hot on this part of the island! Amazing how multiple climates exist side-by-side in the same small land mass... I've GOT to keep studying! Yes, every dragon is perfectly suited to each ecosystem. Fascinating! Urgh... It's so... HOT. No wonder Heinrich seemed to do so well in the desert -- that lack of hair kept him cool. HEY, dragons! Singe off my beard a little, won't you? Dunkelviking! Dragons don't give out trims or haircuts unless you ask REALLY nicely. Eliza, didn't you have a "thing" going on with Heinrich when we all went to the Golden Pyramid? No, no, Heinrich had a "thing" going on with mother. That's why she sent him back in time to the desert; probably so that dragons like these could scare him straight. ARRGH! I did not have a THING with Heinrich! And neither did mother! Maybe if you spent time TRAINING instead of gossiping, you'd have beaten that meathead Arya and her Trainer friend back when it counted! I mean, it's just that we thought you'd be married by now, Eliza. Don't you want to make mother proud when we find her? Hey! Melvin! Shut up! And help us fight this dragon! I'll impress mother with my battle prowess alone, thank you VERY much. *muttering* I wish I could impress mom with battle prowess alone... Look, Eliza! It's the Golden Pyramid! Aww, I wish somebody had a disposable picture-box so we could pose together! Maybe this dragon knows where to pick one up? Well... Maybe we could get a picture later. I mean... If I feel like it... Remember this dragon, Eliza? Hey, Dile Dragon, you're far from the Dile River! I wonder what could have made it come so far... Something strange is going on here, that's for sure... Goodness, Arya! You and Eliza fought with some tough customers... But it seems like you had a great time while you did! That's my protégé for you! Now if only I could get Ned to follow Arya's example... So, you DID have fun when you explored the Golden Pyramid, Eliza? Oh, it was nothing, Dunky. Dragon battles are way more "fun" for me... Actually, yeah, I did have fun. I had a lot of fun kicking Heinrich's butt... battling with Arya... B-but it was all in the name of duty, of course! Oh, not you too, Eliza! You KNOW you don't need to impress me. I'm not about that life anymore -- it's all rock ballads and friendly battles. Come, sister; aid me! Heh -- a heart-pounding battle, brother! Well done! Looks like you're getting along better with your brothers, Eliza! Let's celebrate with a battle! Hey, my brothers are still a bunch of losers, and don't you forget it! Except for Dunky, of course... What do you think of all this "togetherness," Trainer? I wonder if this is what the dragons had in mind... Only one way to find out! Another amazing battle! Go on, show off your war cry! ... Arya, I might need your help on this one. We're talking a SARCOPHAGUS-full of desert Divines! High five, Eliza! We did it! And we got to see all our old Divine friends again! No high fives! ... Okay, maybe one high five. Or two. That's fine. What a battle that was! This one should be a piece of cake in comparison, Trainer. Just as I suspected. Great job! I think I'm starting to put it together -- the secret of this mysterious island and the behavior of the dragons that have come here... Your expert battling skills have helped me study the dragons -- so, thank you! The temples all over this island suggest ceremonial significance! Then, of course, there's the presence of the Divine Dragons... and others... Taking notes, Professor? I don't think the dragons would have gathered here without an important reason... Hello dragon, won't you tell me your secrets? Alas! I'll have to keep studying Dragonese... You made that up just now, didn't you Professor? Have you got any ideas about what's going on here, Professor? I do! And I'll tell you after this battle! I believe that the Divine Dragons have assembled themselves and their strongest disciples... to test us! Something very big is about to happen... I'm just not sure exactly what. Apep Dragon! If you like discord so much, then you won't want to hear how we've been kind of getting along with Vikings! Even the Apep Dragon didn't seem to be able to cause infighting within our ragtag group. Interesting... We're nearing the summit of the Island! It's getting icy, but all of this fighting makes the cold feel refreshing! Let's battle! I do hope that we find Ned soon... Poor boy isn't great with heights... I think I hear mother! I'd recognize her battle cry anywhere! And if I find her first, I'm sure she'll read me bedtime stories, just like old times! I see the years haven't made you any less ridiculous, Melvin... Ned might not be the best battler, but he's smart. Perhaps he's already figured out this island's mysteries... Trainer, please, help us find him! You've got great stamina, Trainer. Hmm, what's that? I think I hear distant whimpering... Ned? Wait until mother hears about all of our breakthroughs. She'll be so... so...! You know what? Let's not think about it -- we'll just battle this dragon instead. If only she would wear the perfume I made for her -- we would know EXACTLY where she was from miles away! (But nooo, "too sulfurous," she said...) I thought I'd heard the rumble of an avalanche, but it looks like it was the rumble of a pack of dragons! C'mon everyone; less searching and more battling! I never thought I would enjoy fighting alongside Vikings, but... Hey, that was a great show, everyone! It does seem like this island has brought out the best in everyone. I hope the same is true with Ned and Gunhilda... It would be nice to put conflicts behind us! Fantastic battling, Trainer. It seems like this island has brought out the best in you, as well! Don't worry too much about Ned, Professor. I'm sure when we find him, he'll have already figured out what this island is for -- maybe even without trembling! It's true. I'm looking forward to finding Ned and hearing his thoughts! We need to compare notes! Hm, is this what fatherly pride feels like...? Arya, I don't like to admit it, but you would probably make a good Viking! You're hardy, you're brutal, and you can even make Eliza listen to you! I definitely don't know how to feel about that, so instead, um... Let's battle more dragons! Dunky! Don't tell her stuff like that! Argh! (She WOULD make a decent Viking though...) These temperature changes aren't good for my vocal chords! And just when I was about to try a yodel to find mother... I'll try a yodel too! YODELAYHEEHOO-- *COUGH COUGH* Decent effort! Cheers to us -- and cheers to another great dragon battle! Hey, I think I found some thread from Ned's coat... Not that I usually notice what Ned's wearing. Let's follow this trail! Ah, the Eikthyrnir Dragon! If it's here, we must be nearing the Great Tree -- and, hopefully, Ned! The Great Tree! There it is, in the distance! Oh, Ned would be so excited to see it... Hey, I see them! I see Ned and Gunhilda, riiight past all of these restless dragons! I guess it's time for a daring rescue! Whee! I thought the Vikings would be happy to see their mom... But they all look nervous! Families are complicated, Arya... Ned, my boy! We're so glad you're okay! Not that we ever worried; Arya and I both believed in you. Y-you didn't even worry a little bit...? Whew! Dad, Arya... It's so great to see you again! Wait until I show you this tablet that Gunhilda and I put together! And um, maybe let the others fight these dragons. Did you say you and Gunhilda -- THE Gunhilda -- actually worked together? I'm stunned... and VERY impressed! What took you so long, useless children? I had to mother this other poor whelp in your absence. Stop hugging me so hard, Melvin! I found mother! I'm the one that saw her first. Someone write that down! Ned and Gunhilda assembled a tablet that foretells an ancient prophecy? You'll have to show me after this battle, son. Your mind works in beautiful ways, my boy! The prophecy's written in an ancient language I've been studying, dad. The studying's been a lot like battling dragons! Just with... more books. Listen, everyone. The prophecy reads: "Champion's Island will rise from the ocean when a great cataclysm is set in motion..." "... The Divines and their flock will arrive here to nest, and gather strong Trainers to put to the test." And speaking of test... here come TONS of dragons! Ack! Champions Island, you say? The dragons must be gathering the strongest hearts, minds, and bodies in the land. That must be why we found YOU, Trainer! So the dragons ARE testing us! I knew they had a good reason for all their silliness! The only thing is... What exactly are they testing us for? Arya, do you know what "cataclysm" means...? *sigh* I have an idea about this "cataclysm," everyone. I knew it was coming, but I thought we'd have more time... I believe that the Tyrants are returning -- sooner than we'd hoped, and STRONGER than ever! Hmm. If the Tyrants are returning at full power, we Vikings might be in danger, too... Well, useless children, we'd best get prepared! Show me your strength! Amazing! A lasting truce between Trainers and Vikings?! I never thought I'd see it in my lifetime! *grumble* Don't hold your breath, Hogwin... The enemy of my enemy is my TEMPORARY ally. The dragons are testing our strength, but Ned, I believe they also targeted you for your smarts! And ME for my POWER, obviously! En garde, dragon! Jeez, dad, do you really think so...? I don't know how to feel... Maybe good? You SHOULD feel good, my boy -- good and smart! You might not be a Dragon Master, but... you're a researcher, a historian! That's something to be proud of. Ugh, enough with the chitchat! Let's keep battling until I'm strong enough to beat Arya ten times over! You're on, Eliza! You've gotten tougher, Eliza, but when are you going to find a good husband? *grumble* Not now, mother... Look! The Great Tree is right in front of us. We're almost at the top of the island... It's been fun, hasn't it? Now c'mon -- one last battle before the end! You know, even though I'm literally shaking in my boots, I almost don't want today to end! ... Haha, who am I kidding -- I WANNA GO HOME! Champion's Island, huh? Once we defeat the Nidhogg Dragon, we'll be champions of this island! What do you say, Trainer? Let's give it our all! We did it, everyone! But if the Tyrants really are returning, we'd better take the dragons' advice and stick around to train some more! If we keep training with these super-powerful dragons, there's nothing we can't do together!

Events

Midgarden: Trials of Odin Part I (18/10/15) (edit)

Did you hear!? They've returned! The Northern Divines are back and they've opened up Midgarden to humans for the first time in centuries! You haven't heard of Midgarden!? It's only just the majestic, mythical home of the Northern Divines, some of the most powerful dragons in Dragolandia! The leader of the Northern Divines, the Odin Dragon, just announced a huge tournament! Winner earns their FAVOR and RESPECT! All the greatest dragon Trainers are invited...and obviously that includes you and me! Come on, Trainer, let's show the Northern Divines what we've got! Wow! This forest is BEAUTIFUL! The bushes are so bushy and the trees are so...tree-y! We really are some of the first humans to come here in like...forever! Make sure you explore every nook and cranny of this place! There's probably some amazing old treasures lying around here. And look...a Loki Dragon! I think it want us to follow it. Let's do it! But be careful...this dragon can be VERY tricky! I wonder where this Loki Dragon is leading us... He's leading you into an AMBUSH!!! Loki Dragon, attack these fools! Brant! Even amongst all these flowers, I knew something stunk around here. Trainer, let's teach this little stinker a lesson! Loki Dragon, you dummy! You were supposed to win, not lose. Ugh! I'm done with you. Later losers! Come back here, Brant! You can't just abandon your dragon like that! Don't worry, Loki Dragon, we won't abandon you! In fact, you can tag along if you want...just, uh, don't lead us into anymore ambushes, okay? Shh, Freyja Dragon...Arya and her friend are coming this way! If we stay quiet, we'll be able to sneak up on them and... Brant...we can see you behind that tree! You're not gonna be able to surprise us this time. Uhhh...I wasn't hiding behind this tree. I was just, uhh...umm...uhh...Freyja Dragon, attack! Beaten again!? This isn't fair. You're cheating! I'm not playing with you if you keep cheating! Brant, quit being such a sore loser and let us through! We've got a tournament to get to. No can do, Arya! I've explicit orders to keep you and your silly friend away from the Tournament. Now out of my way! I've got to lay out more traps! So if what Brant says is true, someone doesn't want us participating in the Northern Divine's Tournament! Hmm...I wonder who gave Brant those orders? Well, there's only one way to find out...let's keep exploring, buddy! Loki Dragon, show us the way! A village!? In the middle of Midgarden? But dragons don't live in villages! Could this be a human village? Did humans used to live in Midgarden? Oh my goodness...look: a viking doll! This must have been a Viking Village! Let's keep looking around...I wanna find more of these things! And keep an eye out for Brant. That brat's probably around here, ready pop out and fight us! Easy, Nidhogg Dragon...easy there! I didn't mean any trouble when I put down those traps, I promise! Brant! What did you do this time? Why is that Nidhogg dragon snarling at you!? It's the protector of this forest. It didn't like me putting down all my traps so now it wants to light my butt on fire. Can you help me...please!? Thanks for saving me! That dragon almost burnt my bottom. You owe us an explanation, Brant! Who sent you here to stop us? And what's their plan? No can do, Arya! I am way more scared of my boss than I am of you...or even that Nidhogg Dragon. If you want answers, you'll have to ask somebody else... Later! If Brant's involved with this, I have a feeling the Vikings must be around here too! Stay vigilant, Trainer! Danger can be lurking any corner. Now come on, the Loki Dragon is telling us to go this way. A Viking Village in the middle of Midgarden...can you believe it!? This world still has so many mysteries to uncover. There's still so much we don't know. Keep an eye out for clues! I want to know what happened between the Vikings and the Northern Divines. Why haven't humans been allowed here for a thousand years? Oh...and look out for Brant's "friends"...I have a feeling we'll be meeting a few of them on our way to the Tournament. *sniff* *sniff* What's that smell? Loki Dragon, where are you taking us? It smells worse than Olaf the Pungent around here! Hey! Don't talk about my stinkin' brother like that. That smell is Hel's Swamp. I advise you to turn around, or things will get even stinkier for you! Not as stinky as you are, Melvin! Come on, Trainer! We've got a swamp to explore! What's wrong, Loki Dragon? You're shaking! There must be something really spooky living this swamp to make dragon as strong as this one get scared... Stay alert! We can't let that momma's boy Melvin get the drop on us. Not so fast, Arya! You may have gotten through Brant, but my spirit-stealing Hel Dragon and I won't go down as easily. Surrender your victory - AND your souls! Who are you and Brant working for? Are you still trying to get your mommy, Gunhilda, to FINALLY respect you? Is she the one pulling the strings? I'm not doing this for my mommy! I have a life outside of my mother, okay? Just, uh...don't tell her I said that... Get 'em, Hel Dragon! I lost!? Ugh...my mom's going to be sooooo disappointed in me. And I bet Eliza is gonna be even angrier!!! Eliza!? Did you just say "Eliza"!? Is she the one who ordered you and Brant to stop us? Melvin, you idiot! *Sigh* Yes, Eliza ordered Brant, me, and Olaf to stop you! Please don't tell her I told you! She'll tell my mom and it'll be a whole thing! Ugh! I can't believe Eliza would try to stop us from reaching the Tournament. I know she's Viking, but I thought she at least would give friendship a shot... Melvin said that Eliza ordered Olaf to stop us too. He must be hiding out ahead. Keep your eyes focused and your nose tingling! They don't call him Olaf the Pungent for nothing! If he's hiding out, we'll be able to sniff him! Let's do it! I am SO happy to be out of that swamp. That stinking swamp gas almost made me...(ulp) I don't wanna think about it! How does the Hel Dragon stand it? Unfortunately, we've got another stinker hiding out ahead...Olaf the Pungent! He's the last Viking in our way, and the only thing that stinks worse than his attitude is his BO. Loki Dragon, what's going on!? Your tail is wagging like crazy! Do you see something up ahead? Do you see Olaf!? --Whoops, the Loki Dragon took off! Come on, Trainer! We have to catch up to it before we lose it. Without the Loki Dragon as our guide, we'll never make it to the Tournament in time! Wow!! Check out this lush forest! And hey...there's a sign over here, written in an old Viking language...let me see if I can read it...hmmm... It reads, "Welcome to the Forest of Loki"! Loki Dragon, this is your home! Show us around, buddy! It looks like there's a lot cool treasures around here! And like I said...keep your sniffer sniffing! Olaf must be around here, and we can't let him stop us from reaching the tournament. Oh hey guys! Welcome to the Forest of Loki! Beautiful, right? Me and the Frigg Dragon were just picking out flowers. I love it here. I could do this forever. Picking out flowers!? Quit lying! We know Eliza ordered you to stop us from getting to the Tournament! Oh...I forgot all about that! (Sigh) I guess you're right...it wouldn't be fair to Eliza if I didn't at least TRY to fight you! Okay, you won! Please tell Eliza that I tried my best...I don't want her giving me any more wedgies or anything. Will do, Olaf! I really do like those flowers you were picking. They smell great. In fact, I can't even smell your BO over those lillies you've got! I know! Frigg Dragon is showing me all the best flower patches in the forest. Follow me! Maybe we can find some treasure along the way. Olaf, that was really fun! Let's pick flowers again sometime soon! I'd love to! I'm gonna stick around here with the Frigg Dragon. Good luck with the Tournament, folks! Bye, guys! Loki Dragon, would you mind showing us around the rest of your woods before we get to the Tournament? We might even meet some more of your friends!

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!

Divine Fest - Red & Green: Divine Party Foul (21/05/03) (edit)

What's this? An invitation... to Midgarden? From the Northern Divines, no less! Ha! I knew someone of my stature and power would one day be invited to a gathering of the Divines! Oh... ... They've invited the rest of my family, too... CURSES! Well, here we all are again -- me and my useless children. Do me the favor of NOT embarrassing me in front of the Divines. I'm just here for the mead. AH, what a perfect trip on which to gain inspiration for my second rock opera: Midgarden Gospel, Volume II! Lead us forward, Fjord Dragon! (I TOLD the Divines this was a bad idea...) (Hold on... Before we go any farther, I want to test your intentions, and your battle prowess.) Why'd the Fjord Dragon stop? Go on, I haven't got any treats for you... It wants to battle us. I figured we'd be tested if we showed up! We'll play along. I'd NEVER turn down a battle offer! (Hmm... I don't quite trust you, but I like your battling style! Fine, I'll escort you Vikings to the party!) Party?! Eh? What are you yelling about? WOO! PARTY! Apparently, we'll reach some sort of Northern Divine celebration if we follow the Fjord Dragon forward. And HOW do you know that? Since when did you know everything? ... Because I can understand dragons, Mother. Since a few months ago. HA!!! That's a good one -- at least you're funny, Eliza! Well, let's be off! (Oooh, you're here! How nice it is to see you, Eliza Human, and your ever-entertaining family.) Yes, well, I'm glad you at least get a kick out of them... (Heh. My hatchling, I know all about complicated families. Why, if you mill about the party some more, you'll see what I mean.) (Halt! I demand you party with me, Humans!) (I have not partied in an eternity! And nobody else will battle me!) How odd. For some reason, I feel like I can relate a bit to this dragon. It's jumping around in desperation! You're both try-hards? (GRAHH! I LOST! This party is terrible! I'm going home!) Err... Is this not your home? (Well, technically it is, but I've not been back in a long time, and now my kin treat me awkwardly...) Eliza -- stop talking to yourself. You're scaring your brothers, and any potential suitors, I'm sure. (There you are! Hey... can I hang around with you for the party?) (What are you doing, Freyr? Why not socialize with your kin?) Hey! If the Freyr Dragon wants to party with me, the Freyr Dragon CAN party with me! No fair... All the cool dragons like Eliza... (Oho! The Vikings are here! Trying to get back in our good graces, are you?) We were INVITED here, Thor Dragon! (I see... Well, your kind could always get rowdy with the best of them. Here's to you, then!) Divine Dragons certainly can throw a party! Say, Thor Dragon, do you know how to sing? (Hello, young ones, and welcome to our Divine festival -- we hold this to celebrate each other, and our allies...) (Of course, we've had difficulties in the past -- but nothing soothes wounds like a good battle.) What's this? Some haughty dragon wants to battle us? It would be FANTASTIC if you could treat the Divines with just a bit more respect, Mother. (You battled most admirably! I think perhaps you will have a pleasant time at this party...) (But your fate can change in an instant. It all depends upon your actions. So think carefully.) (By which, I mean, commit no party fouls. Hoho.) Mother, why don't you believe that I can commune with dragons?! Stranger things have happened, haven't they? The strangest thing that could happen is anyone marrying my nutty daughter and getting her off my case! GRRR! Mother...! You...! (Seems like you know a little something about being estranged from your family, Human... Let's leave these fools in the dust and carry on ahead!) It's pretty nice up here. There're all sorts of Northern dragons milling around in the snow, doing little dances... Isn't it pleasant? It's pretty nice being able to hear their words, too. Can you truly hear them? I've never been as passionate as you about these beasts, but it's a mighty amazing power to have. I can! I really can! Hm... Thank you for believing me, Olaf... Look, I'll PROVE I can understand dragons. The Fenrir Dragon is saying: "I want to hit that grumpy old lady in the face with a snowball." (How did you know? Oh, you're that Eliza Human everyone's been buzzing about. Say, you could really--) What a rude thing to say about your superior, Eliza! This dragon CLEARLY just wants a traditional battle! (N-No, I want to throw a snowball at her. And now I REALLY want to, with an extra big snowball!!!) (You battle excellently, even IF your parent is a drag to have at parties!) (And Freyr! What are you doing here? Why are you hiding?) (You should go greet Freyja. She'll be angry if you don't say hello. Most of us have been wondering where you've been.) (I... I will...) I hear what you've been trying to tell Mother, Eliza... I feel like it's too strange to be true, but I've never known you to tell lies. I mean, except when you pretended to be a boy and all... THAT was to avoid being married off! Ugh, I'm getting back to the party. Wait! Um, whatever you do, whichever creatures you want to talk to... I suppose I'm your brother after all, and I believe you. Now THIS is an exciting room. The acoustics are unbelievable! Ahh, listen to the dragons chanting! I wonder what they could be growling about? They're singing about how "nice and warm" the lava is... I've been slacking in my training. I need to work HARDER to understand lyrics as obvious as that! Mother, why are you bowing-- OH! The Odin Dragon... (Hello there, Vikings. I welcome you to our party. I am glad you seem to be behaving yourselves -- especially you, young Gunhilda.) Heh. The Odin Dragon just took a dig at you, Mother. What?! Fight me, you trumped-up lizard! (Hmm... Eliza, you still have much growing to do, but you've already become a fine Human. I think even your family would agree, despite their squabbling.) (In fact, pay them no mind: This is a party! I think even members of my family would do well to remember that...) I think the Odin Dragon is talking about you, Freyr Dragon... (H-Hello, Odin... Good to see you again.) You know, after the whole near-conquest of Dragolandia, I like to think myself something of a dragon expert... But, Eliza, I think I underestimated you... To think you could understand dragons so well... Yeah, well, tell it to Mother. Ahh, you know her, she's probably jealous. Pay it no mind, and let's continue exploring this grand festival! On top of the Great Tree again... I can't believe we've been here more than once. Maybe the Northern Divines really have warmed up to us. Hrrm. And yet they refuse to help us conquer land and sea. (I think your parent has odd ideas about us Divines...) (But I'd rather face your parent than my sibling...! I get the feeling it's around here somewhere...) (H-Hello... sibling...) (FREYR!!! I've been waiting for you up here! You said you'd meet me on the day of our Divine Party, but I've been here all alone...!) (I-I'm sorry, Freyja. It has been so long, I wasn't sure how to--) (I don't want to hear your excuses! I want you and your new little friends to battle me! You owe me at least that much, little sibling!) (WOOOO! It felt great to battle you again, Freyja! I don't know what I was so worried about...!) (You see? We're siblings -- it doesn't matter how long we've been apart, or how we've grown...) (It's our party today, and I want to see my sibling. So let us start making up for lost time!) I'm glad the Freyr Dragon has stopped feeling so awkward... Maybe now we can both enjoy the party. Mother! Stop dancing for a moment! I wish to tell you something! I CAN talk to dragons, and I don't care if you believe me or not! I know the truth, and my brothers SORT of believe me, and that's all that matters! So there! I used to hear tales of people who opened their hearts to dragons, and could hear their thoughts. But... I've been TRYING to tell you, this is no conversation for a PARTY! You've been so serious this whole time -- we need to cut loose, child! Come and dance!

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!)

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See Also

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