Transcript (Elpis)

[filikos]

Bold: Main voiced cutscene

Italics: Non-voiced quest dialogue

Small italics: Optional dialogue

Index;

• Hope Upon A Flower
• Petalouda Hunt
• In Search Of Hermes
• Ponder, Warrant, Cherish, Welcome
• Lives Apart
• Their Greatest Contribution
• Aether To Aether
• A Sentimental Gift
• Verdict And Execution
• Travelers At The Crossroads
• A Past, Not Yet Come To Pass
• Witness To The Spectacle
• Worthy Of His Back
• A Flower Upon Your Return
• Hunger In The Garden
• Words Without Sound
• Follow, Wander, Stumble, Listen
• Caging The Messenger (pre-dungeon)
• Caging The Messenger (post-dungeon)
• Thou Must Live, Die, And Know

Comments

Ponder, Warrant, Cherish, Welcome

[filikos]

Hermes: Well, we mustn't keep the others waiting. Let us return to Anagnorisis.

Hythlodaeus: 'Twas blissfully uneventful in your absence. The little ones were on their best behaviour.

Emet-Selch: No more errant creations to distract us from matters of actual import, I trust.

Hermes: My apologies for the trouble. Owing to your kind assistance, all the ambystomas are safe and well. I will presently send them back to their space, if you would go on ahead to the main building. Upon entering, you will see a table and chairs- a meeting area. We may speak there.

Emet-Selch: Very well. Take care not to let the creatures slip away again.

Hythlodaeus: While Emet-Selch has been accommodating thus far, he is the one who has business with Hermes. If you wish to attend, you will have to ask his permission.

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Emet-Selch: This appears to be the place... and here is where we part ways. We will be discussing highly sensitive affairs. Only a select few may be privy to such knowledge, and that does not include someone who cannot or will not divulge their origins. ...What? Will I have to remove you by force?

"There are reasons I cannot speak freely."

Emet-Selch: Let's hear them, then. These reasons of yours. Who knows- if I deem your mysterious cause worthy, I may even be inclined to offer my assistance.
Hermes: I do not object to her attendance.
Emet-Selch: Hermes... this is highly irregular.
Hermes: Perhaps, but I believe she can be trusted. Meteion would not have taken to her so quickly otherwise. Moreover, the presence of a third party may help me to maintain composure.
Emet-Selch: *sigh*... As you wish, then. Behave yourself, do you hear?

--

Hermes: So, it's finally happened, then.
Emet-Selch: Aye. Fandaniel has declared his intention to step down, and named you as his preferred successor. In recognition of your knowledge and your works, the Convocation is giving the recommendation due consideration. As one who does not know you personally, I am to use my impartial eye to take your measure. And above all else, to ascertain your disposition towards the invitation. I understand that you and Fandaniel are close. He himself was once chief overseer of Elpis, after all. I should not be surprised if you knew before anyone else that he wished to relinquish his office.
Hermes: I did. He told me that, when he fulfilled his purpose, he wished to pass the torch to me.
Emet-Selch: A torch you seem none too pleased to accept. Are you so averse to serving on the Convocation?
Hermes: No, it's not that... for a humble researcher like myself to even be considered ... is an honour beyond words. No, what troubles me- what I struggle to come to terms with- is the very fact that Fandaniel is stepping down. Does this not mean that he will return to the star?
Emet-Selch: Of his own volition, yes. Like so many others have before him.
Meteion: Return to the star? Does that mean... die?
Hythlodaeus: Well now, that's not a word I hear often... is that what you say here in Elpis? Mankind is the life of Etheirys. Each of us a drop of blood flowing through its veins, bearing sustenance. In our finite time upon it, 'tis our duty to make it a better place, that all who call it home now and in future may abide in happiness. To that end, we have dedicated ourselves to the pursuit of enlightened creation. And by our efforts did we transform this once-untamed wilderness into the peaceful paradise you enjoy today. To return to the star whence we came is a privilege afforded to we who have so loved and nurtured it. A choice embraced by those who have lived their lives to the fullest, in service to our world. And when they depart upon this journey, it is beautiful. Always.
Emet-Selch: The Fourteen are no exception. 'Tis believed no occasion is more felicitous than the fulfillment of one's duty. Our office becomes our lives, and to retire is to return. Or so the majority of us hold. Some few have elected to eschew custom. ...Mayhap you feel Fandaniel's deeds do not warrant his return. Yet you should know his accomplishments as well as any. During his time, he conceived of countless outstanding concepts. And channeling the wealth of experience he attained here in Elpis, he brought forth many new specimens.
Hermes: I know of all this, I do... it's just... I cannot fathom why someone so great and wise, who could still do so much good, would want to end it all... oh no, I've made her upset. Forgive me- I know I requested your presence. Might I trouble you to take Meteion outside? A change of scenery would do her good.

Hythlodaeus: Don't mind us, my friend. Please tend to Meteion.

Emet-Selch: Most would jump at the chance to serve in the Convocation. And yet...

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*The WoL goes on a walk with Meteion*

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Hythlodaeus: Ah, excellent timing. 'Twas a refreshing constitutional, I hope?

Emet-Selch: What, back already? Pity. A bit longer and we might have snuck away without you...

Hermes: There you are. I can see the fresh air has done Meteion good.

Meteion: [NAME] wanted to learn about you and Elpis, so I taught her!

Hermes: I'm not sure if that last one will be of any use... but I do appreciate your keeping Meteion company. While you were away, I finished speaking with our guests.

Emet-Selch: Finished? Hardly. You requested time to consider the invitation, so we have no choice but to occupy ourselves with an inspection of your work.

Hermes: My apologies... it has been decided that Emet-Selch and Hythlodaeus will accompany me as I tend to my duties. If you wish to learn more, perhaps you would like to come too?

Emet-Selch: I'm compelled to remind you that she is in no way associated with the Convocation. We simply chanced to meet at Propylaion. There is no guarantee that the matters we discuss will remain private.

Hermes: I do not mind. To see the joy her presence brings Meteion, I cannot imagine our mysterious friend harbours malicious intent.

Meteion: [NAME] is kind. Really, truly! She taught me as much as I taught her! You're coming, of course? To watch Hermes? You're bound to learn lots and lots!