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This cactus is UNDER CONSTRUCTION
This article is a work in progress.
...Well, all the articles here are, in a way. But this one moreso, and the article may contain incomplete information and editor's notes.
Hmmm...
To do:
I compiled my list of text strings from the 1.00 English version of the game, I used Microsoft strings to get readable text which you can get here, I also got a lot of it from this reddit thread and it needs some cleaning up for TCRF obviously.

Lots of Spoilers

Debug Text

Debug: Warp to Aracheole Stronghold?
Debug: Warp to Lestallum?
Debug: Go to Steyliff Grove?
Debug: Go to Lestallum?
Debug message: Battle awaits beyond
Debug message: In the final version, Cor won't be able to follow you beyond here
Debug message: The Norducaen Boundary is under construction. Jump to the next episode?
Debug message: Proceed to the hidden harbor at Caem?
Debug message: Retrieve the Regalia immediately?
DEBUG

Unused Missions

A Scene Out of Time
The Journey Begins
A Powerful Ally
The Open World
Living Legend: Tremors
Living Legend: Storm Clouds
The Dragoon Descends
Imperial Conscripts
Wind Fills the Sails
A Long-awaited Reunion
Road to a New Land
A World of Sand and Snow
Battle on the Train
In the Light of the Crystal
The Last Journey
End of the Road
The Trial of Bahamut

Temporary Text

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Platinum Demo Leftovers

Congratulations on clearing the Platinum Demo.

Episode Duscae Leftovers

N O W  L O A D I N G … FINAL FANTASY XV  EPISODE DUSCAE

Versus XIII Text Leftovers

A Fantasy Based on Reality
Noctis, please excuse me. 
My name is Stella, I'm from Tenebrae.
Thank you for inviting me here today.
Royal Palace Playable Demo
Accordo real-time demo
Command
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EX-ARTS
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Story Related

Note that this is really unsorted and comes from the reddit thread.

Chapter 14

(Confusion about this decision) I'll die after this?
Will you be a god? Will you be a king? Will you be a normal person?
Is everyone waiting for him (Noctis)?
What about the world? What about Ardyn?
Noctis is catching up after the 10 year gap.
But if you do not, how do you live? (Repeats the same question as before).
A flashback from Umbra of Lunafreya in Tenebrae, prior to leaving for Insomnia. She expresses that she'd like to be with Noctis once more.
Noctis is encouraged to go to the throne, and to defeat Ardyn. Asked once more for what path will be taken, and then makes a comment about finishing it all.
Noctis discusses seeing things through, including apologizing to Lunafreya.
Ardyn discusses being Noctis' ancestor, and then discusses the past. 
is getting used instead of a singular as seen in some of his retail lines, or the "Lucian King" comment from Ardyn, and that he mentions a lack of respect.
The colour black being an important and/or formal colour of Lucis is brought up, and that the Crystal wasn't the current colour it is now, but rather a pure blue.
 (The standard Final Fantasy crystal colour). The crystal's colour changed when Ardyn touched it, or at least so it would seem. 
Discusses his immortality briefly.
Ifrit shows up, there's some chatter in there. A comment about a puzzled ad-lib (voice over) is left within brackets, and then there's the lines for after Ifrit. 
However, Ardyn is now on the throne and it is here that he introduces himself by his official name of Ardyn Lucis Caelum, and reinforces his intentions.

Chapter 3/4

Cor is missing, there is propaganda about his execution. Loqi appears.
Chatter about gathering to prepare, including contacting Meldacio Hunter HQ.
Noctis calls, and it is confirmed that Cor has been captured by the Nifilheim Army.
There is a newspaper that has a headline of Cor's execution across it.
What are you gonna do?
A strategy to rescue Cor.
There won't be any action without any verified information, and as per usual they will gather intelligence and draft a Comments about being lucky to have escaped an explosion at the North
 Duscaen Blockade means that this is Loqi,
 and his survival was to be brought up more-so than suddenly appearing with Caligo.
It's a trap, and being regarded as a rematch.
More preparation chatter, as well as the radio broadcast from Ravus about the blockade, the earthquakes and Insomnia. Noctis intends to go into the base alone, and then it goes into the 
next part.
There's another one after, and that whilst troops are being deployed both Noctis, and Prompto are mentioned by name as being involved in things.
Verstael's research is being tested again.
At the end, there's a comment about the recapture and/or recovery of Insomnia being close.
Then it goes into there being a roar sound near Noctis, and Leviathan appears. Noctis mentions this being a trial and/or Revelation, and that he accepts it.
 Then the following text goes into a jumble instead of being structured properly like the rest above. Not sure if this is exactly the same as Chapter 9, so I would recommend checking it 
 after the fact.

Prologue

EPISODE 00 Battle of the Kingdom
FINAL FANTASY XV  EPISODE 00
A world enveloped by "night"...
Prince Noctis of the Kingdom of Lucis, and his friends Gladio, Prompto and Ignis are confronted by a horde of grotesque daemons within the square of the Crown City.

Currently Not Sorted

Not sure

Won't know 'til it actually happens.

Makes sense. Wait.

Think...I'll find someone to marry?

Don't look at me.

You'd think royalty would've been spared the holdup.

I know, that's what I thought.

No one likes a lazy prince.

Thanks.

Just saying Lady Luna's in for a rude awakening. Forget the wedding, you'll be late for your own funeral.

Don't rush me

I should have it worked out by then.

Joke around all you want, but you won't be laughing when she's had it with you.

I'll be fine.

I can wake up when I have to. Good, 'cause I didn't join the Crownsguard to serve as your human alarm clock.

Don't even dream of sleeping in tomorrow, unless you'd prefer to swim rather than sail across.

Heaven knows Lady Lunafreya's waited long enough.

We'll see.

Maybe she'll call the whole thing off.

This is no laughing matter.

No problem.

I think I can handle it.

Yes, it's all fun and games...until we fail to make the wedding and violate the terms of the peace treaty.

Listen, Noct.

It's your last night as a free man. You've gotta live it up, dude!

Live it up how?

Alright! So what should we do?

If you jump off the pier, make sure you come back up.

I recommend not going overboard.

No thanks

I'll pass.
C'mon!



Now for the news on the recent Imperial Military action in Insomnia. 

We bring you the latest reports from the crown city. 

Pull over, wanna hear this. 

Niflheim's forces succeeded in transporting the Lucian crystal out of the Citadel today. 

The empire hereby declares control of the crystal.
 

The crystal is reportedly safe and secure in a military facility well beyond the borders of Lucis. 

Meanwhile, within the city, life is returning to normal as the empire continues to provide aid and assuage the fears of local citizens so hard hit by recent events. 

Slowly but surely, the people of Insomnia have put the past behind them to build a brighter tomorrow. 

You believe that? 

Hardly. 

Ladies and gentlemen, this just in. 

Noctis Lucis Caelum, former Crown Prince of Lucis, has reportedly been found dead. 

I repeat, the prince is dead. 

Noctis was the only surviving son of the House Caelum. He leaves behind no siblings nor heirs. 

His death signifies the end of the royal line of Lucis. 

What about Noct? 

He's dead, apparently. 

Umm... 

Just propaganda to discourage any would-be loyalists. 

This concludes the news from Insomnia. 

And now, ladies and gentlemen, it is time for popular music hour, where we bring you all of today's finest musical entertainment.

//tl: Wonder if there's a word missing before "popular." 

Without further ado, let's get started with today's first track. 

Doesn't bother me too much. 

Just wait until they find out they're dealing with a dead man.



The Wall fell, the crown city followed.

It rained fire around the Citadel. 


Hold on. 


It was yesterday. 


What the hell are you talking about? 


The signing had been planned for yesterday. 


That's ridiculous. Why were we going to Altissia? 


Why indeed. 


See for yourself in all the newspapers. 


What a joke. 

...announced that the terms of the ceasefire have been suspended in light of these events. 


In addition to the passing of King Regis, we've now learned that Prince Noctis and Tenebrae's Lunafreya Nox Fleuret have also been found dead. 


Take heed.

Never bow out of what you begin.  


So long as you carry the blood royal, so long as you carry my name... 

...carry your head high.



So, the peace accord fell apart. 

At the signing ceremony, no less. 

Snakes planned it that way all along. 

Can we ever go back? 

//updated 150108 

They either don't know, or don't care. 

I'll make them care.

//updated 150108 

We need to keep our heads down for now, at least until we know what we're up against. 

So we stay on the road? 

Like we have a choice.

//updated 150108 

Not a preferable one, at least. 

We'll go where the winds blow, 'til they carry us home. 

//updated 150108



Go to him. 

Tell him that I am alive, and I am well. 

...And that he is ever in my prayers. 

Hey! 

Hm? 

Hey there fella! 

What's your name? 

Umbra? 

There, in his collar, a note. 

//updated 150108 

You know this dog?

//updated 150108 

It's a letter...from Luna. 

Umbra here is a loyal servent of none other than Her Highness, you see. 

Does this mean what I think it means? 

It means Luna made it out alive! 

It would seem. 

Well, not quite the reunion I was hoping for, but at least she's okay.

//updated 150108 

There you are, Umbra. 

Good dog. 

Thanks for everything. 

Say hi to Luna for me. 

Whoa! 

Unbelievable!



//Unused What do you do when you're beat?

Cut your losses, and plan your next move.

//Unused If I know your old man, he put up a last stand they won't soon forget.

//Unused The royal guard was up in arms that day. Now we know why.

//Unused So both sides knew there'd be no peace.

//Unused I done said my piece.



//Unused Marshal.

//Unused About time you showed up.

//Unused SFX

//[Huh uh]

//Unused Unbelievable. You made it all the way here without backup?

//Unused Yeah. You make it sound like a big deal.

//Unused It was for us.

//Unused There's worse to come.

//Unused So, tell me how this works.

//Unused Power passes from the old kings to the new through the royal arms.

//Unused And now, it passes to you.

To claim the arms is your right and duty as king.

//Unused My duty as king of what?

//Unused My father never told me anything. Never prepared me for this.

//Unused Noct.

//Unused He held up that wall with his life


//Unused And the wall slowly brought him to his knees.

//Unused Huh?

//Unused By the end, he could barely stand on his own two feet.

//Unused The cane wasn't merely for show.

//Unused For all his efforts, the wall couldn't hold back fate.

//Unused He had to make a choice: what to protect, and what to abandon.

//Unused And he chose to save one prince.

//Unused What kind of choice is that?

How many did he sacrifice in my name?

//Unused A king is sworn to protect his people.

//Unused Your point?

//Unused Look at the facts:

//Unused The crystal's been taken.

The enemy remains standing.

//Unused Many are dead, but more are alive still.

What hope is there for them?

//Unused Yes, your father chose to save one prince.

In order to protect his people
YOUR people.

//Unused "My" people?

//Unused Then why didn't he say something? He sent me off with a smile! I was


//Unused Completely oblivious...

//Unused He wanted to tell you, said you deserved to know.

//Unused But when the day came, he didn't want to be the king.

//Unused In what time you two had left, he simply wanted to be a father.

//Unused SFX

//[Uh sss ch huh ch huh sss huh uh huh huh huh]

//Unused What gave him the right?

//Unused SFX

//[Huh ek]

//Unused The power of kings goes with you, Your Majesty.



CHAPTER 3



You guys hear that "wark"? 

Think it was coming from those stables. 

Sounded more like a "kweh"... 

Let's go settle the debate. 

Anybody else hear that? 

It's a chocobo call! 

And a happy one, at that. 

You speak chocobo? 

It's more of an intuition. 

Says it's a "chocobo post." 

One need look no farther than one's nose. 

The chocobo, a yellow-plumed steed-fowl with a uniquely foul stench. 

Think I could pet one? Please? The feathers look so soft! 

Wonder if we could take some out on a ride. 

No better way to navigate this terrain. 

Hm? 

What's that? 

Come around looking for a chocobo ride?

 Well, you're outta luck
they're not ready. 

I'm sure you're disappointed, but what's best for the birds is best for the riders. 



You won't see anything like it anywhere else. 

That there's no man's land, with scars as old as time. 

No. 

You're messing with me. 



Jared and Talcott! 

It's good to see you. 

Prince Noctis! 

Fear not, Iris is safe with me! 

Please excuse my grandson.

He has yet to learn his manners. 

It's fine. 

Your Highness is kind, but we shan't impose. 

Come, Talcott. 

Good night, Prince Noctis. 

Iris, what was it like inside the crown city? 

Not pretty. The Citadel took a beating, but most of the outlying neighborhoods made it through in one piece. 

The empire set their sights on tactical targets. 

If there's anything else on your mind, just let me know. 

Yeah, uh, thanks. 

What? 

So...about Lady Lunafreya.

I keep hearing she was in town.  

Apparently she left right away, but at least it means she's okay. 

Good to hear. 

Hope you get a good night's sleep.



CHAPTER 4



Heat emanates from every stone of this oven. 

Everything looks all hazy. 

Even the breeze is hot in here. 

Heat's making me woozy. 

Feeling a tad lightheaded. 

Is it possible for me to melt? 

How the hell does it get this hot? 

We're shielded from the blasts here.

//ALT: We'll be shielded from the blasts here. 

We're safe here for the time being.

//ALT: We're safe here for the time being. 

They got backup. 

Great, more of 'em. 

Blasted reinforcements. 

Ugly and persistent, worst kind. 

That's a nice pile we got going. 

Seemingly no end to them. 

Enough of this
time to cut and run. 

Don't we have somewhere better to be? 

Time is on their side. 

We should go. 

So, your head still hurting you? 

Not now. 

Only when it shakes.

//updated 150108 

Earthquakes and headaches. 

Guess those kinda fit together. 

The Archaean's call would account for the tremors and the pain.

The phenomenon seems beyond mere coincidence.

//ALT: Ascribing it to the voice of the Archaean is merely conjecture. Nevertheless, the correlation is undeniable. 

Be nice to chat without my head splitting open. 

Won't get any better on its own. 

Let's pay him a visit so you can tell him how you feel. 

Titan dwells amid the Disc of Cauthess, or so the legends say. 

No living soul has ever stepped foot in the vale, let alone laid eyes upon the Archaean.

//tl: "stepped in" or "set foot in" They call that place the Forge of Gaia.

//tl: As an epithet, recommend a small f. 

Oh yeah. 

That definitely sounds like the kinda place I'd hang out if I were a god. A god or a king.

//ALT: Legends of gods and kings. 

Does the empire even have any idea the prince is out here?

//The empire even know the prince is out here? 

All these quakes are getting to me.

//ALT: The quakes are my only real concern. 

You can't worry about everything. 

Just gotta hope it works out.

//ALT: No use worrying about him. 

Just gotta hope it works out.

I'm guessing that used to say "Keep Out!" 

Your guess is as good as mine. 

Can't tell. 

I can tell you there's no going back. 

No going back, and only danger ahead. 

I heard a voice... 

You mean... The voice of Titan. 

Keep moving if you wanna hear more. 

No way. 

End of the road. 

The road appears to run through. 

//updated 150108

Then where there's a will, there's a way. 

Let's go. 

Hey! 

You're not gonna believe this view! 

Hurry up and get over here! 

So hot... 

The view's not bad, but all the heat's making me dizzy. 

Yeah. Feels like the astral shard's about to blow. 

What was that? 

Take cover here! 

Hey, you're on fire! 

Put it out! 

We're not talking sunburns and heat rash here. 

Bearing the brunt of a blast could have fatal consequences. 

Can't just...wait 'em out? 

Out of the frying pan... 

Who wants to lead the way? 

One blast is all it will take out here on the ledge. 

If we don't find cover fast, we'll be toast. 

Long way down... 

Don't think I can take it up here much longer. 

Well, beats the alternative. 

You feel that? It's coming... Go there before it gets here! 

Whaddaya mean? 

Go where? 

In! Go in! Highness! We got you. 

Come on up! 

No time to celebrate. 

Here comes trouble!

Ugh, it's infested! 

Could be killed! 

Let's not lose our heads. 

Oh boy... Yeeeow! 

No place to hide. 

Let's run. The imperial army!? 

The hell are they doing here? 

Looking for a fight, no doubt. 

Well, they found one. 

Who wants to explain this? 

Hard to imagine they'd follow us here... 

You think there's more of 'em? 

Hmph. Bring 'em on. 

LAPINAKA LPRFSI//the earth 

SPRRI QAKQAPA//shall be reborn. 

The ground
it's crumbling! 

Unbelievable. 

Double-time it! 

Noct, hurry.



//Unused You know this guy?

//Unused Enough not to trust him.

//Unused Aren't nursery rhymes curious things?

//Unused Like this one:

"From the deep, the Archaean calls..."

//Unused This seems childish even for you.

//Unused "...Yet on deaf ears, the gods tongue falls,

The king made to kneel, in pain, he crawls."

//Unused So how do we keep him on his feet?

//Unused What, should we knock first?

//Unused No need, you have a guide. 

One who knows your host like no other.

//Unused How kind of you to offer.

//Unused My pleasure.

//Unused SFX

//[Chhh yeah]



//Unused Will the lady grace us with her presence?

//Unused Iris, beat it.

//Unused Very well. Suppose it's just us gents then.

//Unused You really think it'll work?

//Unused No other remedy has.

//Unused Worth a shot.

//Unused SFX

//[Ah ah]



//Unused We see where he leads,

//Unused Worst case, drop him.

//Unused Brilliant.

//Unused Let's do it.

//Unused I've never been one to stand on ceremony, but such an occasion calls for an introduction. Please, call me "Ardyn."

//Unused Well, that's the end of the road.

//Unused It's been nice knowing you, guys.

//Unused It's...the empire.

//Unused Fancy meeting you here!

//Unused SFX

//[Ngaaa]

//Unused This guy.

//Unused Oh, dear me. You haven't forgotten my name already, have you?

//Unused SFX

//[Ee yaaa]

//Unused Ardyn. Ardyn Izunia.

//Unused Imperial Chancellor Izunia?

//Unused At your service. 

I've come to your aid, believe it or not.

//Unused Let's say we don't.

//Unused Then an explanation is in order
but this is neither the time nor place. Hurry aboard.

//Unused Trust me or do not
the choice is yours...

...but only one of those options lets you leave here alive.

//Unused Buried among the rubble, is it?

//Unused We didn't come all this way to die here.

We should go. Noct?

//Unused Fair enough.



We need to go! 

Some kind of problem? 

I'm afraid these mountains are unsafe for trespassers. 

The army is tending to the issue, yet I must ask you be on your way. 

Luthus. Say wha-? 

Huh? 

The Archaean's memorial is no more. 

There is nothing left for you here. 

Wait. 

What about Luna? 

Her fate is yet unknown to us. 

You would do well to obey your calling. 

No man shall be king that the ring does not will. 

Don't know about you, but that imperial weirdo gives me the creeps. 

Her Highness's brother is not of the empire. 

Why's Luna's brother on their side? 

What other side is there to be on? 

Curious he spoke of the ring. 

Well, I'm "obeying my calling" the best I can.



We really did a number on it this time. 

D- b- Awwww man. 

Well, it's only natural considering all we've been through. 

Make the call? 

Make the call. 

Like we have a choice. 

Indeed. 



Reckon I'mma have to take her in for a bit. 

Yeah, I know. 

Do you think there's anything you can do? 

I can fix 'er up good as new! 

Please give our regards to Cid. 

And take care of yourself out there. 

Always do. 

I'll call y'all soon as she's ready.

Y'all just sit tight 'til then. 

What is it? 

I think Titan left me with something
a gift. 

What is it? 

Like, a gift. 

Yeah, that doesn't really help. 

It's hard to describe. 

Just something I feel in my bones, a power...a presence. 

Sounds like you've received some sort of blessing. 

I only wonder what Titan was trying to tell me. 

Now that it's dead, we may never know. 

He may not be. 

Well, whatever this gift is, it's yours. 

I know. 



Hm? 

I caught that sideways glance, Ignis. 

Someting's up! 

It just moved. 

It's moving!? Wha
? 

Step on the gas and get us out of here! 

One step ahead of you. 

It's a "thing"? 

Whoa! That thing is huge, and it's looking right at us! 

Can anyone explain what the hell that is? 

I can hardly believe it myself. 

It appears to be an adamantoise. 

You mean they're real? 

Ridiculous. 

Everyone knows that's just a fairy tale! 

Yeah? Why don't you tell it that. 



CHAPTER 5



Hey Noct, it's man's best friend. 

She sent you, didn't she. 

With a letter. 

Any news? 

You crossed the sea to bring this to me. 

The sea? 

Turns out Luna is in Altissia. 

I trust she's well. 

Hey! 

Sounds like you've got a date waiting! 

She say anything else? 

Says she's got something for me. 

Finally! 

Some good news for a change! 

We can cross the sea from Caem. 

It'll take some arranging. 

We'll have to leave the car behind. 

So be it.



//Unused Gentiana.

//Unused So, the boy has become a man.

Much hardship has come to pass.

//Unused And now the covenant is kept


the Landforger shed his grace on the king.

//Unused Yet the might of earth alone will not suffice to carry the Godstone.

//Unused Hm?

//Unused The king has traveled far and wide, 

but only now does his journey truly begin.

//Unused By mortal words and divine will,

the blessings of the Six await.

//Unused The Stormsender's temper the king must first enlist.

Would he hold the Godstone once more, this path he is to follow


//Unused The path paved by the Oracle.

//Unused Where is Luna?

//Unused The eye of the storm.

//Unused Can I...see her?

//Unused Once the covenant is forged,

the Oracle and ring will await the king at the Walls of Water.

//Unused If the king is wise, he will hasten to her...

for covenants come not without cost.

//Unused SFX

//Unused You'd at least heard of Messengers?

//Unused In legends.

//Unused Yes, those
the Oracle's divine escorts.

//Unused Whoa.

//Unused So we're off to pray for thunder and lightning?

//Unused If we're to ever have any hope of overcoming the empire, we're going to need a little help from above.

//Unused Until the crystal is restored, let the storm rage.



//Unused Guys?

//Unused Long has it been, Noctis.

//Unused Ravus.

//Unused You've accepted the Fulgurian's blessings.

//Unused SFX

//Unused Yet you know nothing of the consequences.

//Unused Watch it.

//Unused SFX[Djuh]

//Unused Not good...

//Unused Be still. All of you.

//Unused SFX

//[Ungh]

//Unused Heir to a crown befitting no other...

//Unused Awful high and mighty for an imperial rat.

Siding with the enemy to hunt down Luna!?

//Unused SFX

//[Ngah haaa]

//Unused I am the enemy. Never forget this.

//Unused SFX

//[Gk ah ah ah]

//Unused The king's sworn shield.

//Unused You better believe it.

//Unused A brittle shield is fit for naught but the smelter.

//Unused SFX

//[Nguh huh]

//Unused Gladio!

//Unused SFX

//[Ooo]

//Unused Hey!

//Unused Wanna play? I'm game.

//Unused Should the chosen one die, that too is fate.

//Unused Right! Enough fun for now.

//Unused Need a hand, Highness?

//Unused Not from you.

//Unused Come, come, after all we've been through.

Who can you trust if not your friends?

//Unused Right. Wait, what?

//Unused Spare us your mockery.

//Unused I couldn't be more sincere. 

We hereby withdraw.

//Unused How's that?

//Unused Because fate has seen fit to bring us together.

Your untimely end would be most unbefitting.

//Unused Nor would it be very honorable of me to kill you.

I, of course, have my own interests to protect.

//Unused You of all people should understand. You are the king.

//Unused SFX

//[Ch heh]

//Unused Ah, a brave and noble soul, your good father. 

Hoping against hope, defying the enemy to his dying breath.

//Unused Little good that did the crown city, of course.

But can you readily relinquish the crystal?

//Unused No telling what havoc the powers-that-be may wreak next,

though I can say they're hell-bent on finding that ring.

//Unused Nay, High Commander?

//Unused What is the Line of Lucis without its crystal? 

What rightful heir would not fight to reclaim it?

//Unused I hold the kings of eld in the utmost esteem.

Alas, it will not do for your line to end here, now will it?

//Unused You're serious
you'll just be on your way?

//Unused When next we meet, it shall be across the seas.

//Unused I believe you have a courtship to consummate.

//Unused Just so happens we have business of our own with the tutelary deity. Don't we?

//Unused Fare thee well, Your Majesty, and safe travels.

//Unused Hey!

//Unused Next time? We finish this.

//Unused You guys know that guy?

//Unused Ravus Nox Fleuret....

Elder brother of Lady Lunafreya.



CHAPTER 6



//Unused Oh, Gladdy. What's wrong? I let you down.

I never made it to Caem. The empire came while you were gone. We kept quiet about Noct, nobody said a word.

//Unused It didn't matter
it didn't stop them.

//Unused Poor Jared, it all happened so fast.

//Unused Iris, what happened to Jared?

//Unused He just kept bleeding... We couldn't save him.

//Unused Oh no.

//Unused SFX

//[Uh huh]

//Unused SFX

//

//Unused It's not right.

We should've been here.

//Unused But I won't let the empire get away with it. They'll pay for what they've done.

//Unused I doubt the empire has intentions of stopping us
they've certainly had their chances.

//Unused That does not, however, assure the safety of our allies.

//Unused I don't think it's worth the risk. We can manage by ourselves...far as I know.

//Unused It's not that I disagree. It's just...

//Unused We will go to Caem.

//Unused We've got everything planned out.

All our things are packed and ready.

//Unused How can we stay here?

//Unused Each of us left so we could help our prince. It was true for Jared, and it's true for Talcott.

//Unused Really up for this?

//Unused Yes.

//Unused Noct, let us.

//Unused That boy thinks the world of you.

You're all that's keeping him going.

//Unused We all go.



CHAPTER 7




Easy Riders
Imperial Infiltration




The Girl with the Dragoon Tactics

Take down Aranea.



SIDEQUEST 




The Commodore's New Cadets / Imperial Conscripts



Hold down the fort. 

You got it, Lady A! 

We will. 

Don't we know her? 

'Fraid so. 

Ugh. 

Do you think she remembers us? 

One of us, at least. Quite the unexpected reunion. 

Those guys your friends or something? 

You appeared to be on good terms. Who? Biggs and Wedge? 

They're more "subordinates" than they are "friends," but I trust 'em all the same.

The whole "bromance" thing is cute and all, but I expect a little more backbone out of my "recruits."

Anyone volunteer to be captain?

I bet I could do it.

I volunteer Ignis.

You up for it, Prompto?

I am now!

Excellent! Time for the real "training" to begin.

Hey, Four-Eyes. I sense a lot of potential in you. Let's see how you handle this.

Well, I daresay I won't be able to wield it with the same finesse as you.

You can learn.

Yeah, Iggy! She can teach you.

You guys slack off while I was gone?

The girl? You fight 'er?

Nope. Befriended her.

Just like that?

It's complicated.

How complicated?

I dunno how to explain it. She's not so bad.

Not-so-bad sounds good to me. Here's to new friends.



CHAPTER 8



//Unused We got the parts.

//Unused 'Bout time.

I ain't gettin' any younger. Bring 'em over!

//Unused Whoa, it's Cor!

//Unused What brings the marshal to the coast?

//Unused An old friend. Just dropped in on him. Ended up dropping a ton of errands on me.

//Unused Then we started catching up on old times and didn't stop.

//Unused So, you ship out tomorrow?

//Unused Yeah.

//Unused Something I been meaning to tell you.

//Unused What's that?

//Unused I'm sorry.

Sorry I failed to protect your father.

//Unused More than that.

I'm sorry I'm alive, and he's not.

//Unused It all happened on my watch.

I wasn't strong enough.

//Unused SFX

//[Uh heh]

//Unused Sunnuva bitch with the most grit.

That's what a king is.

//Unused In his day, Reggie was one stubborn ol mule.

That boy could raise hell with the worst of 'em.

//Unused And he knew a king never backs down. Never showed one single goddamn speck of weakness.

//Unused The day you left, he knew what he was in for.

//Unused SFX

//[Yeah]

//Unused Was nothin' nobody could do about it, is all I'm tryin' to say.

//Unused Yeah, I realize that.

//Unused Well, that's all in the past now.

And you come a long way since then.

//Unused You done a good job running about,

and it's done you good in turn.

//Unused It's true. You're stronger now.

//Unused Hey, don't act so surprised.

//Unused Reggie may be gone, but I can still see him now
in you.

//Unused One thing.

Don't forget about the boys by your side.

//Unused I wouldn't.

//Unused Out here, you'll find they're all you got.

The years'll go by, but that bond? It'll never break.

//Unused Same time, you gotta see it the other way, too.

//Unused You take it for granted the bond won't break and don't bother talkin' truth no more, well...

//Unused It hurts like hell.

//Unused SFX

//[Nnnm]

//Unused Look, I know he had you to raise.

And I'm sure he had his reasons.

//Unused Just you hear what I'm tellin' ya:

your brothers give more 'an just their lives for you.

//Unused Trust in 'em. Always.

//Unused Okay, boat'll be ready in the morning.



CHAPTER 9



Head to the rendezvous point. 

Board the imperial assault craft. 

Sever the cables attached to Leviathan. 

Dodge Leviathan's attacks. 

Join Gladiolus. 

Stop Leviathan's tidal wave. 

Defeat Leviathan.



The Summit 

Bound by Destiny

The Trial of Leviathan 

Listen to Luna's address. 

Search for survivors.



Make at yourselves at home.

Something to wet your whistle? 

Regis sent word of your visit in advance,  before all that...unpleasantness. 

So
 Noctis, Gladiolus, Ignis, and Prompto, if memory serves. 

You've come a long way. 

Not without a purpose, I presume. 

Much is afoot, what with the Hydraean, the Oracle, and the empire all converging on our fair city. 

Word travels fast in Altissia. 

Sometimes even truth, if you see past the tinge of imperial propaganda. 

Yeah. 

Niflheim casts a long shadow. 

Ironically, the terms of our independence grant the empire free reign to come and go as they please.  

Don't be fooled by this sightseer's paradise, lads
You're not in Lucis anymore. 

Speaking of which, I trust the Regalia served you well? 

[Aaah] Thirty years gone by since I toured the continent with her. 

All this time I'd fancied this place my home, but loss has shown me otherwise. 

Your dad's friend seems like a cool guy. 

Just wonder how he ended up here. 

I can totally picture him in the crown city. 

Any thoughts? 

Not really. 

Would it be rude to ask about eats? 

Has that ever stopped you? 

No idea what kind of fish they have here
but if you catch it, I'll eat it. 



Must've been quite the earful. 

You can say that again. 

Sounds like you've got something to sleep on. 

Indeed. 

Perhaps a quick word then? 

About? 

The goings-on in town. 

Best you know your roads before you arrive at a conclusion. 

Hey, it can't hurt to ask, right? 

Sure. 

What makes you so sure the imperial army's coming? 

After they felled the Archaean in Lucis, one can surmise it only a matter of time before they come to Altissia. 

The empire's not content ruling all the land
they want the heavens as well.  

Hence they'll come for the Hydraean, which I imagine should come as no surprise to you. 

Call me a cynic, but I have my misgivings about the Honorable Madam Secretary. 

Then ask away. What proof do we have that Lady Lunafreya is in the government's care? 

You mistrust Camelia, and I don't blame you. 

But ask yourself this: Why would they open the Hydraean's altar, which is of no good to them without the Oracle? 

Of course, it's "no good" they'll be up to, letting her summon the Hydraean to a military massacre. 

There IS this one thing that's been on my mind. 

Cool if I ask? Go for it. 

So, what's the "Serpent's Rage?" 

An old sailor's tale we might see for ourselves. 

In short, the Sea Goddess wrought havoc before entering her forced slumber. 

Perhaps she slept it off, or perhaps not
an "unsettling" prospect for politicians. 

They'll guard Lady Lunafreya, so long as you fight off the imperial army, yes? 

That's the long and short of it. 

You must think it a fool's errand. 

Yet it is a gambit, not pure sacrifice
they wager that you will claim the might of the Hydraean. 

Lady Lunafreya is loved and revered. 

Turning her over to the empire would amount to political suicide, but that hardly stops them from using her for leverage. 

All is fair in love and war, particularly if it turns out you can bring true peace. 

This is not the utopia Insomnia was. 

Here, each acts only in his own best interests. 

We stand divided against an empire that has come to bear down upon us, much as it did Lucis. 

Your heart is yours to follow. 

Just see to it that you proceed with caution. 

Should you ever need it, Maagho is at your disposal. As am I, of course. 

Sleep well, lads. 

Well, guess we need to go give her our decision. 

Like there was any other option. 

So long as the empire is involved, our choices will be made for us.



My dear Camelia, it's been a while.  

Oh, I won't be staying long. 

So, to what do I owe the pleasure? 

I heard about your distinguished guests. 

You've an ear for gossip. 

Hardly any match for yours. 

Do you flatter me? 

Must you doubt me?  

Old habits. 

Hmph.  

It's time we broke them.  

Curious. 

That who I think? 

Who? Who? 

Gentlemen, I won't waste your time.

My name is Camelia Claustra.  

First Secretary of the Accordo Protectorate. 

You should know we have Lady Lunafreya in our care.  

...For the time being. 

I am inclined to surrender her to the empire.  

What? But not before I weigh the words of the King of Lucis.

When you're prepared to discuss terms, come to my estate. 



Once the rite is complete, we'll give them all we've got. 

We knew we'd have to take on the empire sooner or later.  

Then it's settled. 

Per the agreement, we will guarantee the Oracle's safety... ...insofar as it does not endanger our people.  

Once the empire attacks, I cannot
will not
be held responsible for her.  

Abandoning her at the altar?  

There's nothing to stop her from running.

And nothing to stop me from going there now.  

Except the terms of this agreement. 

I won't let you jeopardize the lives of my people.  

Yet we're supposed to take a deal that'll cost hers? 

It's hardly a death sentence. 

The girl can fend for herself. 

Against an entire army?  

If you'd prefer, I could deliver her to the empire right now.  

You wouldn't... 

You've quite the penchant for picking on Lucian men.  

And you the penchant for eavesdropping. 

A skill I acquired here


My ears are all that's kept me in business. 

Certainly wasn't your manners.  

There is a play,  once you know all the angles. 

We move our king to the fore to keep the pawns out of harm's way, while our pieces offer support from the back rank. 

Of course, our dear queen here is in no position to abet the enemy. 

Hmph. 

She has an ostensible allegiance to maintain, which is why she's alerted her imperial superiors to your presence.  

She did!? 

It's nothing personal. 

She wishes to keep the empire in check as you do, but can't afford to tip her hand. 

Should we prevail, she benefits by having her masters cast out of the capital. 

And should we fail, she ingratiates herself with them by having delivered the king.   

I'd hoped at least His Majesty would understand.  

I am First Secretary of Accordo.

My loyalties lie with my people, and nowhere else.  

The liar-in-chief in a land of snakes. 

In her role, honesty is a luxury that can be ill afforded.  

You'll engage the empire as agreed. 

How you do so is up to you. But don't forget: the Oracle is in our custody.  

If you value her safety, you'd best behave yourselves.  

Same to you. 

We'll take care of the empire, but if you pull anything before the covenant
 we'll take care of you next.  

I can't promise something I can't help. 

Of course.  

You certainly opened up to them, though. 

What can I say? I have a soft spot for the young and tragic. 

They've lost Regis, they've lost the crystal


Was it so long ago the last Oracle was taken from them? 

We've seen the empire go mad these ten-odd years. 

That we have. 

Holding my walls won't matter when the whole world crumbles. 



What about Luna? 

Then I'll just go to the altar right now. 

You're leaving her for dead. 

No two ways about it. 

No deal. 

Same to you. 

Alright.



If worse comes to worse, you can threaten to throw the trident into the sea
then they'll listen. 

In the meantime, it will be well guarded.

Better than the Oracle herself. 

Understood. 

I shall reclaim it at the altar.  

You'll be escorted by imperial soldiers. 

I know. 

Think of it as a necessary evil in order to forge the covenant.  

I am in your debt.  

Easy to see why they all adore you.  

Once it's over, you may go as you please, but you do so without our protection. 

So be it. 

You'd better get going.  

Your public is waiting for you.



The wedding day arrives, but alas, without the bride.

Of course, we've come for the Hydraean, and you've gone to such lengths to prepare.

Merely my duty.

Ah, but for an outsider to lead the imperial army must be a battle in and of itself.

You've spoken to Lady Lunafreya?

No.

That obstinate secretary, standing in the way.

While you rush off to slay the Hydraean for your poor sister's sake.

I know the price of the covenant.

First the Archaean, then the Fulgurian, and soon the Hydraean!

Tragic...yet were the bond to be severed...

The Oracle is not your concern.

...the world would be the daemons' for the taking.

Your presence is not required.

And then there's this.  

My arm, what of it?

The pitiable fate of one spurned by the light...

And you wished only to be its champion.

Meanwhile that recalcitrant vagabond is chosen.

I understand more than you can know.

You do seem rather...well-acquainted.

Acquaintances are the means by which I keep an ear to the ground and an eye on the heavens.

One doesn't live to my age without making a few friends.

We suffered great losses slaying the Archaean, and this battle should prove no different.

Should the chancellor insist on staying, I must insist on appointing guardsmen for your safety.

Most kind of you to care for my...well being.



Pryna...  

Pryna!

Such a terrible storm.

My poor escort... the waves ate him alive.  

You...  

Most perceptive, must run in the family.

You're holding onto something that doesn't belong to you.

And I'm supposed to collect it.  

But on second thought, you keep it.

We can't have a king without a ring, now can we?

And do remind him about the Crystal.

I want him to know his imperial friend is  behind him.  

You have time enough to carry out your errand.

The question is, have you the willpower?  

Of course you do, you're dying to see him!  

The anticipation is killing me as well!

Ah, to see the look on his face as he watches his beloved die before his eyes!  

Come, sweet prince!

Your bride awaits!  

I will pass the ring to the rightful king.

The rightful king...  will restore light to the world.  

And then, at long last, those in thrall to darkness shall find peace.  

Luna!

Ladies first, sweet Lunafreya.

Good luck finding peace.  

I'm coming.

Hold on!  

Noctis...  

Luna!

 

Back with us?

In body.

And spirit?

How long was I out?

Days.

The worst has passed.

The empire's withdrawn altogether.

Collateral damage was minimal.

Yeah?

Still...damage was done.

Lady Lunafreya couldn't be saved.

I'll summon the others.

Will you eat?

Sure.

Very well, though it may take a while.

What happened to you?  

Ah, well, in the name of the greater good, many sacrifices had to be made.

But, far more lives were saved, owing to the valiant king.

The other two?

They suffered no wounds.  

Right.

Umbra came by...left that for you.



CHAPTER 10



Look around, but don't miss our stop. 

While you're up, could you go and check if the dining car's still full up?  

I know it's hard, but you gotta stay focused. 

Try not to overthink things. 

Er, dumb question, but would your glasses help? 

Can't even see as far as my feet.  

Full house.  

We're pulling in. 

Remember, it's on you to claim this power.

Don't expect Ignis to follow (in his state).  

Now arriving at Cartanica. This is Cartanica.   

It's not the hassle, it's the risk. 



You'd better sit this one out. 

I can't sit idly by.

Let me join you.  Please.  

Careful out there.

You said yourself it's no cakewalk to the tomb. 

I'll let you keep an eye out for the wildlife.

We'll take the old quarry lift down.  

Let's take it nice and slow. 

It's not like old times. 

Whatever it takes. 

Preparations in order? 

All set. 

Just a sec. 

Just gotta make it in. 

We're a foreign species in this environment.

Mind we don't end up prey. 

Right, gotcha. 

Whoa, check it out. 

Whoa...  There's this tree, and it's massive.  

We've reached the foot of the greatwood. 

Footing's bad. Watch your step.  

As best I can. 

Go at your own pace, we'll wait. 

So, everything else looking alright? 

Figuratively. If only my eyesight would return.  

Well, at least you made it back.

Honestly, I thought you were a goner. 

Not seeing any better at all?  

No. 

You know there are ways you can help beside being with us in person. 

I know. 

Do you understand that, Noct?  

Don't need you to tell me.  

Guess it's not your problem. 

Let's double time it back. 

If I never see another one of those it'll be too soon. 

That would stink, amirite?   

Still wouldn't stink as bad as that attitude. 

Hey, I've got an idea: Maybe you can just mope the empire to death? 

You lookin' for a fight? 

You got any in you?  

Aw, c'mon guys... 

Has night fallen? 

Um, yeah.  

Hmm
 The nights grow longer by the day. Can't just be the season.  

If the train's going to be unloading there, why don't we unload a bit?  

If it'll help Noct move on. 

Sure, let's check out Tenebrae.  

Hey look, prince charming's back. 

What? 

He never left.  

And they lived happily ever after.  

All's well that ends well. 



Don't you love how trains let you just sit back and enjoy the ride?  

So, we're gonna roll through Tenebrae.  

Not before visiting the royal tomb at Cartanica.  And the train'll just wait for us.  

How's the eyes?  

The wound's improved, but my sight has not...  

You wanna pass on Cartanica?

No, I should be fine, given a bit more time.  Forgive me, Noct.  

Once past Tenebrae, it's on to, uh,  Niflheim.

We've a chance to take a brief furlough in Tenebrae, courtesy of the first secretary. 

Camelia comes through.  

That's great!  Should we...drop by?  

I don't know.  

Goddammit, how long you gonna mope like this? 

We're not stopping in Tenebrae. You know where we're headed and what we're out to do. 

So get a goddamn grip already.  

I've got a grip. That's why I'm here. 

Don't give me that crap.  

What're'you-- Not when you won't wear the ring, let alone look at it.

She gave her life so you could do your duty, not so you could feel sorry for yourself.

And Ignis, he took one for you. You should be apologizing, not him.  

But no, first you drag your feet and put it on him for not being able to drive us.

Then when the Secretary goes out of her way to book the train for us, you make them drag the Regalia on board!?

To be fair, it was Camelia who offered first...(with the Regalia)    

Think you got it bad? Take a look around! Your eyes still work.  

Where're you off to? I need some fresh air.  

 

A moment.

Is everything okay?  

No, it isn't. And I can't let things remain as they are. 

While I can understand your frustration, I can't bear to listen to it any longer.  

Let's be frank: My vision hasn't improved, and probably won't. Yet in spite of this... I would remain with you all.

To the very end.

Sorry, but I object. War is a matter of life and death.

But we'll be there (to help him)! It's not about us looking out for him.  

Then he should be free to choose.

There's more to it than just what he wants!

I know full well!   I won't ask you to slow down. If I cannot keep up, I will bow out.  

What says His Majesty?

 

You don't have to do this.

 

Whatever obligation you feel, I release you from it.  

 

Noct.

Having said that, I can't send you away. It feels...wrong somehow.

The hell kind of a decision is that?

I've always been able to tell what was troubling you, since our childhood days. Listen to me, Noct: what's done is done.

You needn't torment yourself on my account. 

I will conquer this adversity and prove my worth, if only you'll let me. 

I can't show you from afar, and what's more... I want to be there when you rise as king, to see it with what sight I have left.

 

Let's do it.  

We can do it.

We can get ourselves killed.

We've got the spoiled leading the blind.

Gladio, make no mistake, Noct will take the ring, once he is truly ready.  

Alright already.

Doesn't make us any safer now.

Watch your backs.  

I'm sorry.

You have enough to worry about.  

One less thing now.

Yeah, yeah...



CHAPTER 11



Oh dear, a deadend!

I've no where to run...  

Now look what you've done. You've held the train for the firing squad! 

The tunnel collapsed, and that was the last I saw of him. 

Explains the blast I heard. 

We'd best clear the train of all civilians once we reach Tenebrae.  

We've already shaken the imperial army. 

You DID encounter the Chancellor aboard. 

THINK I did.

ALT:  That's what I saw. 

That alone gives us cause to take every conceivable precaution. 



What the
? 

You guys seein' this? 

It's sand. And
snow? 

On the map this was a stretch of desert. 

That's half right. The other half is frozen.  

The remains of the Glacian. She's supposed to have been dead a long time.  

If the Frostbearer can project her essence upon this terrain, she met yet be able to grant you power.  

Huh?  Guys?

The hell is going on?  



This is hardly citadel fare.

Pity your father's outburst killed all the chefs.  

You bastard!  

Ignis? 

Back with us? 

Thought you might've dozed off, seeing how you didn't respond. 

Prompto, you notice anything...odd? 

Uh, can't say I have. 

Did I miss something? 

Gladio, did something strange happen? 

I don't know. If it did, I didn't see it. 



I take it you're not hurt. 

I'm fine. 

You can make your way here, then.

Gladio is with me. 

Gotcha. 

All good on your end? 

For the time being.  

All right. I'm on my
   Gotta go
company.  

What in the world...?  

You made it, and you even ditched the daemons.  

Aranea. The hell happened here?  

You should see the manor, come with me.   

Just come on, I'll fill you in along the way.  

The daemons wrought havoc? 

There's more to it than meets the eye, speaking of which.  

Long story.  

Oh.

Where's your chipper little sidekick? 

Wish we only knew.  

Sorry to hear. 

So if it wasn't the daemons, that leaves
 The imperial army.  

The army that you fight for.  

Fought for. 

My men and I are in the search and rescue business now.  

Huh.  

Why the attack on their own territory? 

A "royal welcome," they called it.

Orders were to leave nothing standing.  

Petty, I know.

They'd already sent a unit after your train. 

More like a battalion. Call him "Chancellor Overkill." 

So it's Ardyn. 

The Chancellor is running some circus.



I can't figure out what Ardyn is up to for the life of me. 

He has all this power at his fingertips, yet all he wants to do is mess with us? 

The chancellor has the empire in the palm of his hand. 

No idea what to make of him, not even sure it was him on the train. 

Whether acting as friend or foe, he plans a way forward for us. 

If the train attack was his handiwork, I fear for what may become of Prompto.  

Me too. 

Strange, to commandeer an entire army, but elect not to bring its full power to bear.



Perhaps I'm fortunate I can't see what 's become of the once-beautiful manor. 

I can only imagine the grief of the people, who did nothing to deserve this.



CHAPTER 12



Hmph, seems I've gotten cold feet.  

Ravishing as the day you died.

...Where've you been hiding all this time?  

Good show, Noctis!  

I feel I've earned the right to call you "Noct."  

For a moment I felt death's chill wind, such is the might of the gods.

But then I remembered I'm immortal, such is my blessing and curse.  

Oh, but the pain was very real.

You've wounded me, "Noct."

Showing off our toys?

Look what I found!

ALT: But I'm not bitter, look what I found.  

Ah, but of course you're more concerned about WHO I found.  Hm?  

Ah-ah-aaah!  You mustn't take what's not yours.  

Where is he?  

"He"?  

The little gunman's a short shot away.  

Where? Where else but Gralea? Your last stop.

I'm sure he'd be delighted to see you. And you might even find your crystal!

With all these daemons about, you could certainly use it.  

Gods help you, "Noct."



Your friends's lives are on thin ice.  

I think they're out cold! 

This is no time for the cold shoulder. 

Get away from them! 

He who hesitates is lost. 

Is a door all it takes to stop you?

Hmph, seems I've gotten cold feet.   

Ravishing as the day you died.

...Where've you been hiding all this time?  

Ignis, Gladio
wake up! 

What happened to him? 

Frozen.  

What was that? 

Ardyn. Falling to pieces.



CHAPTER 13



A friend in need is a friend indeed.  

Far as she'll go.

ALT: That all she wrote?

Far enough.

ALT: It'll do. She saved our lives.  

There's nothing you could've done to save her.

Guess not.  

Was a good ride.  

Hate to just leave her here.

She's in no shape to move?  

We'll come back for her.

And on we walk.

Slowly but surely.



Noctis... I have waited... 

Ravus!? 

Good...You saw her. 

Beware...Ardyn... 

Blood of the Oracle...I bear you this. 

The sword...of Regis. 

So you had it. 

What did they do to you? 

My king, my calling is done. 

Before naught remains...of my flesh... 

What? 

Take mercy...upon my soul. 

Reclaim the godstone, and deliver us from darkness. 

I will.



The most fascinating tidbit about your dear Prompto...  

Despite all appearances to the contrary, he's acutally a native of Niflheim! Who'd have guessed!   

Shit shit shit.

ALT:  I'm done for.



To liven things up, I thought I'd take you on a stroll down memory lane. 

Of course, memories decay with time. 

Sadly, the sister went off into the deep, but I've brought the brother back as best I can. 

Don't be shy, you're hardly strangers. 

No...that can't be him. 

Wait a sec. 

What do you mean "him"? 

Who are you seeing? 

Ravus. 

Unbelievable. 

I wanted to finish it between us, but not like this. 

He was a person... 

Made into a daemon.

But is it truly the work of imperial science? 



Show me. 

The light... 

My arm... How!? 

I was...unworthy. 

Must see to...the Oracle's calling! 

Death! 

O, King! 

Deliver...me! 

Regis! 

Noctis! 

Show yourself to me, O King!

Let it be done...now!

Yes... End this pain! 

Ardyn! Curse you...

Who... Who are you!?

At last...free of flesh.

Hear me, my king.

Answer...your...calling.

Shine your light unto the world.

And banish the darkness.



Allow me to regale you with a tale.  

In an age long past, an incurable scourge ravaged mankind. 

Invisible to the naked eye, it twisted men into monsters, the likes of which you've seen.   

In Lucis, there lived a savior who could cure the afflicted. 

The crystal had yet chosen no king, and only the savior could grant the people succor. 

His body would come to host myriad daemons, that countless lives be spared.  

Yet for this he was persecuted
by the Lucian king. 

Noct, killing you as a mortal will bring me scant satisfaction. 

Claim the crystal's power. Arise as its champion! 

Only once the crystal and king are no more can I know redemption. 

Come back soon.

I shall keep your friends company until you are ready.



The King
s Light is yet faint. 

When it shines the equal of the Stone, I, Bahamut, shall pledge my blade unto him.  

Enter now into Reflection. 

Gather unto the ring the Light that will purge the scourge of the stars. 

When the time is come, the Usurper shall know defeat at the hands of kings true. 

The Chosen shall embody the Stone, the mortal will...returned to naught.  

Returned to naught? I just...fade away? 



(My life for the power to save the world...) 

I'll do it. 

I'm not ready.



Wait, no! Lemme outta here! 

The Light waxes full, O King. 

Go forth to the throne and cast out the darkness, that the Stone's Light may reign.



CHAPTER 14



Enough playing around! 

Chosen, indeed! 

Chosen to die. 

You make my blood boil! 

Oh! 

That could have been...unpleasant. 

Is that really the best you can do? 

Perhaps it's time you threw yourself on my mercy. 

It's futile, you know! 

Let it be done, until only one remains. 

Time I taught you some manners, boy!


It is from my body the daemon spawn begin. 

Thence they go and make daemons of men. 

Ah, to see the hollow shell of a king... ...with no one to protect. 

Well, let's have it, then. 

For who's sake? 

You won't be around to see it. 

The Crystal uses you. Drains you of life. 

It plays you all for fools. 

You should all thank me. 

In the dark, you would know peace. 

You claim to know me. 

You fancy yourself benevolent and worthy... 

And now you dare speak down to me? 

You are strong, I admit it. 

I may not last much longer. 

Curse you kings and your iniquitous Crystal! 

Vengeance was to at last be mine! 

If not for you. 

I hate you with all my being!



Quite a son we raised, eh Aulea? 

I think it is long time we rested.



FLASHBACKS



Ah, the young prince is recovering well.

Who...?

Gentiana, a Messenger.

The prince has read of our kind?

Oh! I tried to, but I only know what Luna told me.

Lady Lunafreya.

Yeah, Lunarffr...Luna.

It is heartening to see the future King and the Oracle enjoy such familiarity.

The fate of our world may depend on it.  

Prince Noctis.

It's open!

Uh, come in.

How are you feeling today?  

Gentiana?  

Merely...well-wishing.

Ah,  how thoughtful of you.

So, did she frighten you?  

Maybe...just a little.  She's gone.

An old trick of hers. Here one minute, gone the next.  

She gives me the creeps.  

Funny you should say that: even my brother grows timid around Gentiana.  

Even Ravus?  

Yes, but you've nothing to fear. The Messengers have our best interests at heart. In time, you will see.  

...If you say so.



EPISODE GLADIOLUS 



Are you one of the former Shields of the King? 

One of the first, tasked with defending the Founder King from his brother. 

From his own brother? 

Rather, what remained of him. What the general and I saw was a man-turned-monster. 

What twisted him we cannot know, but the king lost a staunch ally that day and gained a mortal enemy. 

The general feared this was a harbinger of horrors to come. 

Thus, he sealed his soul within these walls, that another Shield should one day seek his counsel.

The general has but a sole desire: to entrust his power to one who vows to defend the king. 

Yet simply swearing allegiance does not suffice. 

His power is likewise a privilege, and longing alone does not afford one this right: it must be earned. 

Surely you understand what is sought in his successor...

If you do not, peer deep into your soul.



EPISODE IGNIS



I see my suspicions were correct. 

Bravo. 

But why have you aligned yourself with the darkness? 

I like to think the darkness has aligned itself with me. 

After all, we share a mutual odium of those thrust into the light and beloved by all, hailed by the masses as their "chosen savior." And what is your aim? 

Why, to bring the King to his senses. 

With your sister's help, of course.



The forces assaulting the altar have withdrawn on Ravus's orders.

Take down the imperial forces in the city center,

or head straight to the altar to save Noctis.



No place for the meek. 

You might be of use after all. 

Off with its head! 

Body blows will yield little. 

Strike low! 

Take out the missile pods. 

Knock the generator out. 

Set your sights on the light. 

Hit it! 

The core will explode! 

Take cover!




Sacrifice my memories




EPILOGUE - Words 


EPILOGUE - Goodbyes 


To be continued... 



SOME OF CONVERSATION UNUSED + CUT



Well, about time we found a place to hole up. 

Oh yeah, we better. Wouldn't want Ignis to feel "unkempt." 

You take pride in your poor hygiene?



Couldn't sleep at all last night, but then I had the weirdest dream. 

Never knew you to be a dreamer. 

Always wake up before I can remember anything. 

What I wouldn't give for that. 
You are a pretty deep sleeper...like under the ground deep.
Never heard you sneeze before. 
I take that as a compliment. 
I suppose you would.
He's green behind the ears, thinks the world revolves around him.
//updated 150108 
Indeed. 
He's still a good kid. 
You neglected to mention finicky, awkward, and recalcitrant. 
Little harsh. 
Not if he is to be king.
You miss home? 
Nope, can't say that I do. 
What about you?
//updated 150108 
I like it out here. 
You don't have to worry about acting like a prince.
Your Highness acting unprincely!? Perish the thought!
//updated 150108 //updated 150108 
All of Lucis celebrates your betrothal, Your Princeyness.
//updated 150108 
Hey, watch it. 
I like it out here. 
You don't have to worry about acting like a peasant. 
You're acting like an idiot.
You should try it sometime. Once you're married, it is game over, buddy. 
Game's already over, far as I'm concerned. 
It ain't over 'til it's over!
Take a load off. There's nothing you can do. 
Is this Afrojack!? 
Turn Up the Speakers! 
Shall I leave this on? 
Hell yeah. 
Bet you're feelin' the need for speed. 
Like I've got The Spark. 
Then what're you waiting for? 
Rev it up! 
He's Unstoppable. 
Who is? 
Afrojack. 
Who else? 
Yeah, this beat is Dynamite! 
You got that right. 
Think he'll be on again? 
You can count on it. 
Gotta say, I had no idea he was popular outside the city. 
Hardly surprising. 
His is an appeal that transcends borders. 
Something the prince could learn from. 
One of these days I'm gonna hear him live.
Head to the destination. 
Inspect the target. 
Activate the target. 
Find a vantage point to scout out the base. 
Infiltrate the imperial base. 
Destroy the magitek generator. 
Approach and scout out the base. 
Find Cor. 
Rescue Cor. 
Wipe out the imperial forces. 
Defeat Loqi. 
Find a vantage point to scout out the base. 
Infiltrate the imperial base. 
Examine the broken research vessel. 
Wipe out the daemons. 
Approach and scout out the base. 
Wipe of the imperial forces. 
Defeat Loqi and Caligo.
The marshal is safe for now. 
He just can't stay away from danger. 
Any word on the empire's movements? 
No, I'm afraid not, sorry.