Main Story/Grandshelt

Story Overview: Grandshelt
Rain is granted the power to summon visions after being mercilessly tossed aside by the armored figure in front of the Earth Shrine's crystal. He realizes too late that his own men have been slaughtered and begrudgingly returns to Grandshelt to report the situation.

Along the way, the two journey to Siren's tower in hopes of receiving help from the esper so they can become stronger. Upon completing her trial, they are bestowed with her power, and are also given a request that they restore light to the world. Continuing on to Grandshelt, Rain and Lasswell assist some villagers in the nearby Town of Mitra with an ochu problem and are offered use of the local forge in exchange for their troubles. It is in this town that they come across their first Farplane Crystal.

Soon after their arrival in Grandshelt, the castle is attacked. Upon ensuring the casualties' safety, Rain makes for the esper Ifrit so he can further bolster their strength. With the esper defeated and renewed determination, he and Lasswell set sail for Lanzelt.

Earth Shrine
Lasswell: Who goes there!? Step away from the crystal!

???: If ignorance is a sin, then your sins are grievous indeed.

Rain: What's that supposed to mean!?

???: Seven long centuries of sin... And now it is time you atoned.

Lasswell: Atone...? What is this madness?

Rain: Lasswell! Watch out!

???: ...And so it begins. My hammer of vengeance shall crush this eternity of lies.

Rain: N-no... Stop...!

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???: Take this power... the power of visions. The power...to stave off the darkness.

Rain: Who...who are you?

???: Live. Live...and save this world.

Lasswell: What in the world just happened?

Rain: The power...of visions?

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Grandshelt Soldier: Aaaaaagggh!!!

Rain: These wounds! Be strong, man!

Soldier: Ungggh... The man...in armor... He was...too...strong for us...

Rain: O-open your eyes! We'll find a healer! Just...stay with us!

Lasswell: Enough, Rain... He's gone.

Rain: Curses...! How could this all go so wrong...

Lasswell: We must return to the castle and make a full report. ...And see that our brothers get a proper burial.

Rain: ...You're right, Lasswell. Let's go.

Lasswell: Did she truly say what I think she said...?

Lasswell: Just who was that girl...?

1 Star Siren Battle
Rain: We're almost to the top, wouldn't you say?

Lasswell: According to legend, there's an altar on the highest floor that was built long ago in Siren's honor.

Rain: Then that's where we need to be!

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Rain: Look sharp, Lasswell! Here she comes!

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???: I...am Siren. Hear me, brave warriors... I bestow unto you my power... Pray use it to illuminate the path... A path that will deliver sanctuary... To the people of this world bereft of light...

Rain: Siren is... giving us her power?

Lasswell: Perhaps this was the trial spoken of in legend.

Rain: That must be it! She was testing us!

Lasswell: You heard her too, yes? Her plea for us to bring light back to the world?

Rain: Loud and clear. But why do I have a feeling it'll take us a while to master this power...?

Lasswell: Considering its sheer strength, it only stands to reason. But I have faith that we will learn in due time.

Rain: You can count on that! Anyhow, I'd say our job here is done. Let's head for Dalnakya, then on to the capital!!

1 Star Siren Repeat Battle
???: I...am Siren. I am that which you humans would call... an esper. To wield great power requires great power of one's own. Such is the way of the world. Oh how long have I waited for a worthy opponent to withstand my power without giving in to fear. And so I share my power with you. Shirk not from this strength, and it shall illuminate the truth...

Rain: An esper offering her powers to us...? Somebody pinch me!

Lasswell: We've been entrusted with a great gift. We must use it wisely.

Rain: Don' you worry Lasswell. I know how to handle strong women.

Lasswell: Let me guess... You completely repulse them with your gawking before they even have a chance o draw near.

Rain: You wound me, Lasswell. A crueler blow than any Siren dealt.

2 Star Siren Battle
Rain: This is where we first met Siren... But it feels... different somehow.

Rain: Siren!?

Siren: The time is nigh... The time for my powers to reach heights unimaginable... And so I ask of you... are you worthy of this power?

Rain: What's happening!?

Lasswell: Here she comes!

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Rain: Phew! Somehow, we came out on top... again.

Lasswell: And I thought her powers were great before... Siren! What is the meaning of this?

Siren: By sharing our journey with humans our powers evolve and grow... You have grown beside me, brave ones... You have proven yourselves worthy of this power... And so I offer it to you.

Siren evolved!

Rain: So espers mature and grow through their experiences... just like us.

Lasswell: And yet, if we seek to wield these heightened powers... we must prove ourselves worthy.

Rain: Simple enough, I'd say. And that's how I like it!

Lasswell: ...Tell me something I don't know. And yet, you speak true. There's no need to overthink matters. If we believe in our own strength, the espers will doubtless respond in kind.

Town of Mitra
Villager: I saw that, you two. You took care of that pesky ochu for us, didn't you? Come with me. There's something I'd like to show you.

Villager: The name's Gylbart. I run the forge here in Mitra.

Rain: The forge?

Gylbart: Aye, the forge. You're standing in it. This is where you can slap together new weapons and abilities, assuming you have the recipes and components you need.

Gylbart: The forge is yours to use as you'd like. Consider it a thank-you for getting rid of that ochu.

Gylbart: I'll give you some things you can start practicing with. Give it a try sometime.

You received a recipe for a Bronze Knife: and three pieces of copper ore.

Gylbart: I thought I could lend out a portion of the forge to you as a show of my thanks. Not that beginners like you two will be able to make much of anything. But if you gather recipes and work hard, eventually you'll be able to make some real fine weapons and equipment. I'll give you something to get your feet wet. Give it a try sometime.

Lasswell: That was quite generous of him.

Rain: It was. If we can make our own weapons, our way back to the castle should be a lot easier to tackle.

Lasswell: The way still lies ahead of us, though. Which path do we take?

Rain: I've been thinking about that myself. The shortest route would be the one that goes through Dalnakya Cavern...but...

Lasswell: This wasn't here a moment ago, was it!? What do you think it is? It looks as if it's causing some sort of distortion!

[Warp to Farplane]

Grandshelt Castle
Lasswell: ...Then we leave His Majesty and the girl in your hands.

Grandshelt Captain: Yes, sir! We will ensure their safety.

Lasswell: Now where has Rain gotten to? I don't see him anywhere...

Grandshelt Captain: If you mean Commander Rain, he headed to the west gate some time ago...

Lasswell: That fool... Where does he think he's going at a vital time like this?

1 Star Ifrit Battle
Ifrit: Hrrr... Who dares...interrupt my sleep...?

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Ifrit: Ah... The eternal seal of fire... It is gone... Then as I promised, so will I do. I will be your strength.

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Rain: What a hot-tempered fellow...

Lasswell: Really, Rain? Must you? Ifrit was being sealed by those flames!

1 Star Ifrit Repeat Battle
Ifrit: Hrrr... Who dares...interrupt my sleep...?

Rain: Oh, so you do talk! That'll make things easier. Ifrit, we need your power!

Ifrit: Hrrr... I hear nothing... Nothing!

Ifrit: You there! If you can hear me, then strike me down together with these flames! Free me from the cursed fires and I will lend my power to your cause!

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Ifrit: Ah... The eternal seal of fire... It is gone... Then as I promised, so will I do. I will be your strength.

Rain: What a hot-tempered fellow...

Lasswell: Really, Rain? Must you? Ifrit was being sealed by those flames!

Rain: You're right... That's just unsettling. Let's get out of here.