Kingdom Hearts Fun Facts

1) Kingdom Hearts is the first title in the series but not the first event on the story timeline.

2) The game was re-released in Japan with the title Kingdom Hearts Final Mix. It is basically the same from the original with some added in-game features such as new enemies, weapons, abilities and scenes.

3) Unlike the original title, Kingdom Hearts Final Mix has an English voice acting but with Japanese sub-titles. The game was exclusively released in Japan though.

4) Oogie Boogie originally appeared from Tim Burton's 1993 Disney film The Nightmare Before Christmas. The title is a pun of the common phrase "the night before Christmas."

5) It is interesting to note that the creatures of Holloween Town love to scare people, yet they are not purely evil. They are merely doing their job and what they love most.




6) Out of many scary creatures in Holloween Town, only Oogie Boogie has evil intentions. He is a villain to the core.

7) The Moogles are one of Final Fantasy's most recurring characters. They are a race of small, white creatures with notable red nose, ball on its head and wings.

8) Sephiroth is another Final Fantasy character who originally appeared in Final Fantasy VII. His name is most likely a reference to the 10 emanations or attributes of the Jewish Kabbalah.

9) In Greek and Roman mythology, Cerberus is depicted as a guardian of the underworld's entrance who hinders the living to enter in and the dead from escaping. He is depicted as a three-headed dog with claws of a lion and mane and tail of a serpent.

10) Did you know that Mickey was originally planned to be the main protagonist of Kingdom Hearts? This explains why two of Sora's closest companions, Donald and Goofy, are from Disney.

11) In case you haven't noticed, Sora's clothes has striking resemblance after Mickey's. This is intentionally designed in order to mesh with two other Disney characters, Donald and Goofy.

12) Jack Skellington is also known as the "Pumpkin King," which was adopted from Tim Burton's Disney film The Nightmare Before Christmas. This epithet is also mentioned in Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories.

13) The name Jack Skellington is probably a pun for "Jack-o-Lantern" and "skeleton." The fact that he is called as the "Pumpin King" openly suggests that he is named after Jack-o-Lantern, while the skeleton simply portrays his bony physical feature.

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Fun Facts

1) Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep is the sixth title in the series, but its story marks as the origin of the whole Kingdom Hearts canon.

2) Simple and Clean by Utada Hikaru is the theme song of the game. Did you know that it is also the main theme of some Kingdom Hearts games, namely: Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories and Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded.

3) An exclusive game titled Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix was released in Japan on 2011 for PSP handheld console. It is basically a reissue of the original game, but has several additional features such as new bosses and new matches in the Mirage Arena.

4) It is interesting to note that the number 13 has always been a recurring number in Kingdom Hearts series. In Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, there are exactly 13 matches in the Mirage Arena excluding the additional matches from the Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix version.

5) There is a code in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix that was added to be used for Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy game. It unlocks an alternative costume for Cloud Strife.




6) Zack Fair is originally a Final Fantasy character that was introduced in Final Fantasy VII. He is the main protagonist of Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII.

7) Did you know that the Olympus Coliseum appeared in almost all of Kingdom Hearts title? So far, it is only in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance that the place was not featured.

8) Although it is featured in North American and European release, the Critical Mode difficulty level is originally not present in the Japanese version of the game. Nevertheless, it was added later in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix.

9) The name Zack is usually used as a shortened form for "Zachary," "Zachariah" or "Zacharias." It is a Hebrew masculine name, which means "remembered by God."

10) Ironically, Hades and Pluto are both names of one single deity in Greek and Roman mythologies. He is the ruler of the underworld and the brother of Zeus.

11) Aeleus' name is slightly changed as "Elius" in the North American version of Kingdom Hearts II. Nevertheless, the official name given to him in the canon is still Aeleus.

12) The weapon that Aeleus wield is called an Axe Sword. Contrary to what its name suggests, it looks more of an axe than a combination of two weapons.

13) The name Ventus is probably taken from the Latin word which means "wind."

Tales of Xillia 2 Fun Facts

1) Tales of Xillia 2 is a direct sequel of Tales of Xillia. Its event has only a year gap from the first game.

2) Kousuke Fujishima and Mutsumi Inomata's collaboration to design the characters from the first game was also retained in Tales of Xillia 2. Surprisingly, Daigo Okumura, a new character artist in Tales series joined their team in the second game.

3) Elle Mel Marta is on a quest to find the mystical Land of Canaan. The place is probably a reference to the ancient land of Canaan that occupies the area of what is now the modern day state of Israel.

4) In the Bible, Canaan is known for the Hebrews (modern day Israelis) as the 'Land of Flowing Milk and Honey.' It is a place promised by God to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob that will become the land of their descendants.

5) The Weapon Shift feature enables the player to change his weapon preferences even in the middle of a fight. It is quite similar to the Style Shift feature in Tales of Graces, wherein the player is given a choice to change his fighting styles in battle.




6) Did you know that the publisher Bandai Namco Games offered a Code Geass costume set for the fans as downloadable content (DLC) during its release date? Aside from that, there were another 4 sets of DLC available just days after its release. These include the Puella Magi Madoka Magica theme costume set for Elize, Leia and Milla.

7) The story in Tales of Xillia is set in the highly advanced world of Elympios. The name is probably a reference to the Greek and Roman mythological abode of the gods known as Olympus. The highest mountain in Greece is also called by its name.

8) Elympios is most likely a pun for the mythological lands of "Elysium" and "Olympus." The former is known as the land of heavenly bliss where the dead spend their lives for eternity, while the latter is the home of the twelve Greek deities known as the Twelve Olympians.

9) The guardians Maxwell and Origin have been part of the Summon Spirits in the series since Tales of Phantasia. They have been recurring characters from several Tales titles and were considered as two of the most powerful among their contemporaries.

10) It is interesting to note that Milla has the ability to conjure the power of the Summon Spirits that are under Maxwell's in the first game. This power is already lost in Tales of Xillia 2 though.

11) The name Origin is most likely a reference to the primordial event that started life in the universe. It is a commonly used term in different fields of knowledge such as in paleontology, archaeology, astronomy, biology, etymology and genealogy, etc.

12) Chronos is one of the three Original Spirits together with Maxwell and Origin. His name is probably derived from the Greek word khrono, which means "time."

13) Did you know that Ludger Will Kresnik is not the main protagonist in the first game? He didn't even appear in Tales of Xillia nor his name was ever mentioned.

14) Have you ever wondered who is the main protagonist in Tales of Xillia? Although he is just a minor playable character in Tales of Xillia 2, yet Jude Mathis is the main protagonist in the first game.

15) All of the protagonists in the first game did not only reappear in Tales of Xillia 2, but also retained their roles as playable characters.

Tales of Xillia Fun Facts

1) Tales of Xillia marks the thirteenth main title in the Tales series and the eleventh game developed by Namco Tales Studio.

2) The character designs of Tales of Xillia are created by two of Tales series' main artists: Kousuke Fujishima and Mutsumi Inomata.

3) Did you know that Kousuke Fujishima is the very first character designer in Tales series? He is the artist behind the character designs of Tales of Phantasia, Tales of Symphonia, Tales of the Abyss and Tales of Vesperia.

4) A year after its North American and European release, a sequel of the game titled Tales of Xillia 2 was released for Playstation 3.

5) There is only a year gap between the events in Tales of Xillia and Tales of Xillia 2.




6) It is interesting to note that despite his reappearance and vital role in Tales of Xillia 2, Jude Mathis is no longer the main protagonist of the game.

7) Most games from Tales series used a bird's eye view when it comes to camera angle. Tales of Xillia is the very first game to feature an over the shoulder camera view.

8) If based on appearance alone, Rowen J. Ilbert is the oldest looking character in Tales series so far. He was 62 years old when his adventure together with Jude Mathis' party began.

9) It is a common knowledge that most main male protagonist in Tales series are exceptional swordsmen such as Cress Albane, Stahn Aileron, Reid Hershell, Lloyd Erving and Veigue Lungberg, etc. Surpringly, Tales of Xillia offers a different twist by making its main protagonist a martial arts fighter armed with knuckles and gauntlets.

10) Right after Senel Coolidge from Tales of Legendia, Jude Mathis is the second main protagonist in Tales series who uses hand-to-hand combat in battles.

11) One of Leia Rolando's powerful staves is the "Gimme-Dat!" staff. The name is obviously a pun for the common expression "give me that!".

12) In Tales of Xillia 2, Milla Maxwell also returned as one of the playable characters. But unlike the first game, her ability to control the power of Maxwell and the Four Great Spirits are already lost.

Suikoden V Fun FAQs

1) How many characters can you recruited in Suikoden V?

Answer: There are about 113 characters that can be recruited in the game.


2) Are there non-Star characters in the game?

Answer: Yes, there are characters in the game who are not part of the 108 Stars of Destiny. The fact that there are 113 characters that you can recruit openly suggests that there are 5 non-Stars among them.


3) Who are these non-Star characters in Suikoden V?

Answer: They are the 5 DoReMi elves that Cornelio will collect to set up his dream orchestra, namely: ReMiFa, FaSoLa, MiFaSo, LaTiDo and SoLaTi.


4) Do DoReMi elves always come in five?

Answer: No. Previous titles in the series such as Suikoden II and Suikoden III usually features DoReMi elves in three or six member groups. The fact that Cornelio plays a vital role in their orchestra may have been the reason why the game only featured five of them instead of six.

Furthermore, a group of five has always been featured in the series such as the 5 blacksmiths in Suikoden I, the 5 squirrels in Suikoden 2, the 5 basket dogs in Suikoden III and the 5 Gaien Knights under Snowe in Suikoden IV.


5) Who could be the gladiator mentioned by Shoon who was blinded because of his incredible skills in combat?

Answer: Shoon is probably referring to Morgan in Suikoden I. Not much is known about him aside from the fact that he is a blind martial artist, a former gladiator from the Queendom of Falena and a member of the Liberation Army during Toran Liberation War.




6) Is Morgan really that guy whom Shoon referred to as an exceptional but blind gladiator?

Answer: He is most likely Morgan. Aside from the fact that he is a gladiator and blind, he was also mentioned as younger than Shoon. During the Sun Rune War, Shoon is about 15 years old while Morgan is about 20 years old during the Toran Liberation War. There is about a 7 year gap between the two aforementioned events. Thus, Morgan is still 13 years old when Falena is engulfed in war, which makes him 2 years younger than Shoon.

Furthermore, Shoon mentioned that the blind gladiator was sent to unknown lands. This part of the story also coincides with Morgan's history. From the Queendom of Falena, he was intended to be sold in the Island Nations Federation but they suffered shipwreck along the way. Luckily, he survived the plight and was awashed on the shore near Qlon Temple in the Scarlet Moon Empire. Since then, he stayed in the temple before the Toran Liberation War broke out.


7) The name Roundier Haia was briefly mentioned in Suikoden V. Who is he, anyway?

Answer: Roundier Haia is a master swordsman from the land of Kanakan. His exceptional skill with the sword earned him fame throughout the lands. The gladiator Belcoot is just one of his students.


8) Are there more students of Roundier Haia who are featured in Suikoden series?

Answer: Yes. The swordmistress Valeria from Suikiden I and Suikoden II is one of Roundier Haia's notable students. Her friend and rival, Anita, from Suikoden II also trained under him.


9) Why is it only Belcoot has the Falcon Rune? Where can I find another one of it?

Answer: The Falcon Rune is a unique orb that can only be used by master swordsmen like Belcoot. It was given to him by his teacher in swordsmanhip, Roundier Haia, as a recognition to his skills after graduating from his tutelage. Both Valeria and Anita possessed the same rune, too.


10) Where is Kanakan located?

Answer: Kanakan is located to the far north of the Queendom of Falena, which is much farther than the Island Nations Federation. It's closest border is the Scarlet Moon Empire, which is a little north of Kanakan. The land is known for its top-notch wine named after it.


11) Where was Georg Prime before Ferid found him?

Answer: Georg was involved in the Succession War that ignited in the Scarlet Moon Empire to the north. He once served as one of the Six Great Generals under Emperor Barbarossa Rugner. He forsook his position just to honor his old friend's request to come to Falena.


12) Why I can't recruit the DoReMi elves?

Answer: If you are unable to recruit a DoReMi elf then you must be missing some requirements. Basically there are four things you need to remember when recruiting them. First, you must be in the right location where they supposedly appear. Second, Cornelio must be on the current fighting party and not just in the entourage. Third, you must use his Fugue spell from DoReMi Rune. Lastly, you must have an empty slot in your current battle party or in the entourage. The last one is often the most neglected requirement why people can't recruit them.

Tales of Graces Fun Facts

1) Although it is the twelfth main title in Tales series, yet Tales of Graces is originally labeled as "Tales of Ten" from its planning stage. This is due to the fact that the game is the tenth title developed by Namco Tales Studious.

2) Mutsumi Inomata is still the character designer of Tales of Graces despite the early speculations about a newcomer will take her place.

3) Did you know that Mutsumi Inomata was the character designer of most Tales series' titles? Some of her works include the characters from Tales of Destiny, Tales of Eternia, Tales of Rebirth, Tales of Innocence, Tales of Hearts, Tales of Xillia and Tales of Zesteria, etc.

4) The Playstation 3 version of the game has some additional storylines that answered some mysteries and speculations that were left unsolved by the original version.

5) Have you ever wondered why the Playstation 3 version of Tales of Graces added the letter "f" on its title? According to the developers, the "f" means "future." It has something to do with the additional futuristic storylines that was featured in the game.




6) Pascal is probably named after Blaise Pascal, the 17th century French philosopher, physicist, mathematician and writer.

7) The Groovy Chat that was introduced in Tales of Destiny 2 was also featured in the game. Unlike the ordinary chat system from previous Tales' titles, it features full-body characters rather than just faces.

8) The chat feature in Tales series is popularly known as "skit" in Japan.

9) Asbel Lhant made a cameo as a unlockable costume for Dio in Tales of Phantasia: Narikiri Dungeon X. The costume is accompanied by a background music from Tales of Graces whenever it is used.

10) Did you know that Takahiro Sakurai, the voice behind Asbel Lhant is also the voice behind Haseo from .hack// series? This explains why one of the downloadable costumes for Asbel in Tales of Graces F is the Xth Form costume of Haseo.

11) Malik Caesar's weapon of choice is called the "bladerang." It is obviously a portmanteau for "blade" and "boomerang."

12) The name Malik Caesar has a slightly different spelling in Japan. It has an additional letter "s" on the last part of his surname. Thus, he is popularly called as Malik Caesars by the Japanese.

13) Sophie's favorite dish is the Crab Omelette. Odd as it may seem, but she wanted more Crab Omelettes as downloadable content (DLC) for the game as seen in one downloadable scene for Groovy Chat .

14) Scimitarista is one of the unique enemies encountered in Riot Peak Trials. The term is a derivative for the word "scimitar," which is a curved sword commonly used in the Middle-East during the reign of the Ottoman Empire. Its name varies in different countries such as Talwar in India, Kilij in Turkey, Shamsir in Iran and Pulwar in Afghanistan.

Tales of Hearts Fun Facts

1) Tales of Hearts is the eleventh main title in the Tales series and the first game to use CG arts for cut scenes in its Nintendo DS version.

2) The Playstation Vita version of Tales of Hearts replaced the CG scenes from the original with 3D models.

3) The Sorcerer's Ring is perhaps the most important key item in Tales of Hearts considering the fact that the party cannot progress in dungeons without its three elemental powers. But did you know that it is a recurring item in several titles? It first appeared in Tales of Phantasia and present in almost all succeeding games in Tales series.

4) The currency of Tales of Heart is called "Gald." Obviously, it is an allusion to gold. This is actually the original name of the currency in Tales of Phantasia if literally translated from its Japanese version. Since Tales of Destiny, the name Gald became the official term used in the canon.

5) It is interesting to note that the band that performed the opening song of Tales of Destiny is also the one who performed "Eien no Ashita (Eternal Tomorrow)" in Tales of Hearts. The band DEEN is a J-pop group that sold more than 15 million CD since its inception in 1993.




6) It is interesting to note that most characters in Tales of Hearts are named after terminologies used in Geology such as rocks, gemstones, ores and other minerals.

7) Jadeite Hearts is obviously named after a gemstone that shares his name. It is one of the two minerals valued for their striking green colors, which are commonly called as "jade."

8) Just like her big brother before her, Amber Hearts is also named after a gemstone. An amber is fossilized gemstone from tree resins that is valued for its natural beauty and orange color. It is not only used as a jewelry, but also a restorative agent in folk medicine and an ingredient for perfumes.

9) Did you know that Amber Hearts' name in Japanese version of the game is "Kohaku?" The name itself means amber when literally translated in English.

10) Most protagonist in Tales series that has strong affinity to Light are females. Thus, it is considered as rare when the main male protagonist himself, Kor Meteor, had majority of his artes belong to the Light element.

11) It is interesting to note that Kor Meteor's last name in Japanese version of the game is "Meteoryte." It is most likely a reference to a meteorite.

12) In astronomy, a meteorite is a meteor that survived the impact when it passes through the earth's atmosphere. Thus, Tor Meteor's name is not directly taken from a mineral native to earth. Rather, it is a solid object from the outer space that once belongs to either a comet or asteroid.

13) Tor Meteor's complete name in Japanese version is Shing Meteoryte. His first name Shing is a diminutive of the Japanese word shingu. The word itself is composed of two characters in Kanji form, which means "heart" and "tool" if translated respectively.

14) The main antagonist of Tales of Hearts, Calcedny Arcome, is also named after a mineral. His first name is actually a diminutive of the word "chalcedony." It is a mineral composed chiefly of quartz and moganite. There are several semi-gemstones that are formed from it such as onyx, carnelian, aventurine and agate.

Tales of the Abyss Fun Facts

1) Tales of the Abyss is the eight main game in the Tales series.

2) Did you know that there is an anime adaptation of the game? Tales of the Abyss: The Animation is a 26-episode series jointly produced by Namco, Bandai Visual and Sunrise Animation Studios.

3) The song "Karma" is the opening theme song of the game. It was used in Tales of the Abyss: The Animation as an opening song, too.

4) Karma is performed by the Japanese rock band Bump of Chicken. They are one of the popular groups whose songs have been the theme for several Japanese videogames, movies and television shows.

5) The word "karma" that was used as a title for the Tales of the Abyss song is a religious term used in Buddhism. It means that a person's actions in the present will determine his fate in the future. In other words, it is an effect of a cause.


6) The land dreadnaught, Tartarus, is probably a reference to a Greek mythological abyss that bears the same name. It is a place of suffering and punishment for the wicked and the dungeon where the primordial Titans are incarcerated. According to the Greek philosopher, Plato, it is where the wicked are tormented after their death.

7) Tales of the Abyss is directed by Yoshito Higuchi who was also the director of Tales of Symphonia. Aside from this, he previously worked as one of the members of the team that developed Namco's fighting titles Tekken and Soul Calibur.

8) Did you know that Asch the Bloody is one of the playable characters in Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2? Surprisingly, he is depicted as Luke fon Fabre's twin instead of a replica of him.

9) The name Asch is most likely a diminutive of the German word asche, which is translated as "ash."

10) One of the manga adaptation of the game is named after Asch. It is entitled as "Tales of the Abyss: Asch the Bloody."

11) It is interesting to note that all God-Generals except from Asch are named after musical terminologies.

12) The God-General who succeeded Asch was also named after a musical term. Her name is Cantabile. In music, a cantabile is smooth and lyrical style performed in continuous manner that is often used as a direction.

13) The North American release of Tales of the Abyss had some notable changes from its Playstation 2 to its Nintendo 3DS versions. Although the latter solely based its overall gameplay from the former, yet its monster statistics has adopted the Japanese version of the game.

14) Lorelei is a reference to a mythological creature that resembles a siren. The sirens are water nymphs who allures sailors to their impending death with their beautiful voices. Thus, Lorelei is depicted in Tales of the Abyss as the Fonon of Sound.

Quotes from Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

Adrammalech

"I am the totema Adrammalech! By my strength, I shall defend the world-thread... And destroy all those who seek to harm it!"


Amelie

"Please find my pet. His name is 'meow' because he goes 'meow meow.'"


Ark Knight

"Clan Borzoi forever!!!"


Babus

"...And before the echoes even fade... Wham! In come the clans like a pack of hyenas!"

"How dare you call the prince an ordinary commoner!"

"How can a whole world be someone's attempt to escape?"

"The prince himself has said, if the world is to go back, he should be the one to do it! These are not the words of a dreamer! No, he looks reality in the face, and it pains him terribly."

"Until then, fight, and fight well!"

"This may be goodbye, but we will always be friends."


Bibilina

"My lucky rabbit tail found me a wonderful husband! But now we're married, I think I need a little more luck."


Black Mage Society

"To all black mages: in order to raise the status of our clan brothers, we will give you a black hat. Wear it well!"




Bokum

"A plant monster is attacking people, and the body count is rising! We need a weeder, quick!"


Brown Rabbits

"Hare today, hare tomorrow!"


Cesare

"Youth, beauty, and physique are a plus."


Chikk

"I'll show you the pen is mightier than the sword."


Cid Randell

"Power, friends, rank, wealth... This world offers all of these things, and more. What else could you possibly desire?"

"If your heart is good, your path should be clear."

"We are, from this day forth, servants of the law only."

"Judges have absolute power, and that power must not be abused!"

"Oh, I'm under no delusions that this is the end."

"Judges trying to gain ranks by breaking the law..."


Cindy

"We are the Magus Sisters three! Before us all foes flee!"


Clan Member

"With law as our enemy, we need every man!"

"We're free to the end! Freedom will never die!"


Cristo

"Ah, Locuna! I am but a servant, and you a noble's daughter. Our love cannot be, but I must tell you how I feel! Poem, anyone?"


Da'aye

"Paradise or Purgatory? You find out!"


Domure

"I live a cursed life, but now I'm getting married, and nothing can go wrong!"


Elu

"Our editor used to be so fast we called him 'Blue Bolt.' But he's lost it of late. We need something to jog his memory!"


E'oi the Elder

"Only a sharp eye can find the best items!"


Ezel Berbier

"Hah! Pretty soon, laws will be nothing but a bad memory!"

"Fame has always fascinated me, you see."

"Life wouldn't be any fun if you always won!"

"Please, take it easy on me! I'm a sensitive man, you know!"

"It's hard when everyone thinks of you as a genius."

"It is THEY who have crossed the line! Making all their laws without asking us what we think."

"I'm enjoying the recent lapse in my popularity..."

"Any enemy of the judges is a friend of mine."

"Inspiration has struck!"

"Don't expect any favors at the shop! Business is business, after all."


Fago

"Justice must be done!"


Famfrit

"I am the totema Famfrit. I am wielder of the power. I am the protector."


Gillom

"Hearing it sucks the strength right out of me!"


Godeye

"Bounty hunters? I saw you coming... with my third eye!"


Gukko

"The dark shall prevail!"


Hernie

"I must tell her how I feel yet I lack the courage to life a quill."


Hihat

"My teacher's secret recipe says 'stir without rest for seven days and seven nights.' Will someone please stir for me!?"


Hoek

"I finally got the famed sword 'Ragnarok,' but it's a fake!"


Hulick

"A swordsman from afar has come looking to challenge our strongest warrior. One look at the guy was enough to send me running!"


Human

"I swear the queen takes pleasure in watching us squirm!"


Hunter

"All I wanted was for people to be friends with me..."


Julian

"Help me break out of prison, just for one day, please! All I have to do is deliver a birthday present to my wife!"


Lamia

"No one can see me like this and live!"


Lich

"I am Lich, Falgabird of the earth! I will rot you alive!"


Lightning Brothers

"We are the Lightning Brothers, bound by blood-oath and iron law!"


Llednar Twem

"You are a nuisance and must be removed."

"Dying breath, light my blade and sing in shadow... Omega!"

"Judgemaster or not, you cannot pass."

"...This reeks of foul play."


Lodion

"Come to find out why they call me 'Dark Duke Lodion'?"

"How could I fail!? Darkness, take me into your fold..."


Luhoche

"I can't speak well. I'm always saying too much, or not enough!"


Lyle

"Whatever you say, whitey-locks!"


Marche Radiuju

"Well, no point worrying whether I can win or not... I just have to try!"

"I just want the world to go back the way it was!"

"Funny... Here I am, looking at a ghost. But I don't feel scared at all."

"This world might make him happy now... But it's just an illusion, a dream! Mewt needs to go back and live his real life, not this!"

"It's a game! It's just a dream-- an escape from the real world! But you can't just avoid problems forever... I have to go back!"

"It's escapism! Can't you see? It's not healthy!"

"I'm going to bring the world back-- the real world!"

"I need to focus on doing what I must do now."

"But I do know that as long as I truly want to go home... I'll be able to. No matter how long it takes."

"I am who I am, I am what I have done. There's no 'real' me out there! I'm right here!"

"Watch all you want. We have nothing to hide!"

"Snakes, turtles, plants. Foreign beasts come in all kinds!"

"Nothing good can come of the darkness."

"You should've known: Foul play only takes you to prison."

"The law is not for you to decide."

"You can't be free by restricting other people!"


Mewt Randell

"I'm royalty... I'm a prince. Everyone listens to whatever I say. My word is... law. This is my country! Nobody picks on me!"

"Who's trying to wreck my world? Get out! Get out of my world!"


Mog Knight

"My dearest Montblanc, I think of you always. If we could meet, I would much like to tell you how I feel in person."

"Now you'll get a lesson in humility from Clan Rose!"


Montblanc

"You sure are a keen observer of the obvious, kupo!"

"...this is by far the most kupo story I've ever heard!"

"Marche is Marche, and Ritz is Ritz! All you can do is what seems right to you, kupo!"

"It's true that there are no laws in the jagds... But lawlessness comes at a steep price, kupo!"


Nu Mou

"I see no need to remain where I am not wanted."


Omar

"For years I gave her my all and now she's left and taken my savings with her. I going for a drink, want to come along?"


Pakanon

"A lawless sport for a lawless zone!"


Paladin

"The bounty's as good as in our pockets!"

"When a clan grabs all the power, a dictator is not far behind! We will defeat you for our fallen friends and... for freedom!"

"You may have beaten us, but you can't beat all the clans! Someone will rise to take our place! Enjoy your short reign!"


Pewl

"We're looking for a few good 'neighbors'! Won't you join our world-wide network?"


Phale

"Both Galmia Pepe and Brint Mea are looking for new designs! The fate of the fashion world hangs in the balance on this one!"


Raven

"Dread Raven never loses!!!"


Rayne

"Eat Ultima Masher!"


Remedi

"To our people, I am Queen Remedi, but always remember... To you, I am your mother, and I love you very much."

"This world is illusion. You can hold it in your hand and still be holding nothing. You... have accepted this? No, I think you have not. You still want it, don't you? A happy family, and power... and friends. All this you have here... This is the real you!"

"I am the wish-gatherer. I am the world-maker. Desire is the thread that binds the worlds together."

"Poor child... Devoting yourself to a dream."


Ritz Malheur

"Hey! That's gender discrimination! And I know some 'little girls' who can kick your butt!"

"Most books are sooo boring. They're all way too predictable."

"...I certainly wouldn't turn in a friend for some gil."

"Ask me a thousand times, and my answer will still be 'no.'"

"I guess... games always have an ending, after all. That's part of the fun, really. Getting to the end. Of course, sometimes you don't want them to end just yet..."

"We've run into a tough blade biter, and well, we've bit off more than we can chew!"

"With me on your team, you can't lose!"


Secret Clan Coalition

"We clans were made to steal work, to gain turf, were we not? All you fat and lazy clans, get ready for a rude awakening!"


Shara

"I think it was you being sad that made her sad."


Sihaya

"My son is in the attic, pretending to be a monster that doesn't like homework!"


Snow Fairy

"Oh, if only I had a yummy sweet as cold as fallen snow."

"Bummer. You suck."


Talkof

"I have the incredible power to make things float just by looking at them. Problem is, I can't make them stop floating! Help!"


Thief

"Here comes our pot of gold now!"

"Reading and writing should be banned! Paperwork sickens me!"


Tiamat

"I am Tiamat, Falgabird of Wind! Prepare for your doom!"


Time Mage

"Our magic force will have you laying on the ground!"


Tingel

"My face was cut in a duel that I recklessly started. I wish to keep the scar as penance, but how do I keep it from healing?"


Wilhelm

"We need good steel and young muscles!"


Zels

"My favorite toy is the champion of justice, but my friend Amigoh says it's just a rubber monster. Who's right?"


Conversations:

1) Marche, Ritz and Mewt

Marche: "Well, what do you like, Ritz? Comic books?"

Ritz: "Games! You know, fighting monsters and all that."

Marche: "OK, if you could make any game real, which would it be?"

Ritz: "Hmm, that's a good question!"

Mewt: "I'd pick 'Final Fantasy.' That's my favorite."


2) Marche and Montblanc

Moogle: "Kupo! Where exactly are you from, kupo? Cadoan? Muscadet?"

Marche: "I... I don't know. I'm all confused. And to top it off, I'm talking to a stuffed animal!"

Moogle: "A stuffed animal? I'll have you know I'm a moogle, kupo!"

Marche: "Fine, so you're a moogle. What's that?"


3) Ezel and Cid

Cid: "I heard that the nu mou call you an eccentric loony."

Ezel: "...They only say that because they are jealous! This, too, is a burden we geniuses must bear."


4) Moogle Theif and Viera Summoner

Moogle Thief: "This tree looks good, kupo!"

Viera Summoner: "Yes, yes. Just the right size. Let's get it!"

Moogle Thief: "I could get used to this tree-cutting business, kupo! So much easier than cutting things that fight back, kupo!"


5) Babus and Marche

Babus: "Let us say that you are right and there are two worlds. How much, then, is this "other world" worth to you? What do you have there that you do not have here? Money? Power? Something worth causing the prince so much pain for?'"

Marche: "Well, I..."

Babus: "What? Nothing? You would make the prince suffer over... nothing?"


6) Cid and Marche

Marche: "Wait! The others have nothing to do with this!"

Cid: "Oh, but they do-- they aided a wanted fugitive!"

Marche: "That's not fair!"

Cid: "It's the law. You can choose to cooperate or not. Their fate is in your
hands. You can explain everything at your leisure... in prison!"


7) Doned and Marche

Doned: "Of course you want to go back. You have a reason to! You can run around and play with your friends..."

Marche: "...."

Doned: "But what's waiting for me? Have you thought of that? You have everything back there, and I have nothing!"

Marche: "Doned, wait! You said I have everything... But I don't. There's something you have. Something I've always wanted. You just don't realize it."


8) Remedi and Marche

Remedi: "I am the fulfiller of wishes. Now, Mewt's dearest wish is to stay here... And, there is another who wishes the same thing."

Marche: "Me...? I don't deny what you say, but... This world is just a dream, and I'm done with dreaming!"


9) Ritz and Shara

Shara: "Is white hair really so bad?"

Ritz: "Of course it is!"

Shara: "But my hair's white. Did you think worse of me because of it?"

Ritz: "Shara, no... I think all vieras have beautiful hair. But it's different for me. I'm a human."

Shara: "Then you are well-loved by the spirits of the viera! White hair is the most beautiful gift of the spirits."

Ritz: "White hair is... beautiful?"

Shara: "No mere human could receive this gift, Ritz. Only you. You were chosen. You are special."

Ritz: "Well, it's tough being special."


10) Doned and Boy

Boy: "Hey, Doned! You finished 'Final Fantasy' yet? Can you tell me how to defeat Adrammalech?"

Doned: "Easy! Double Sword and Mindbreak are pretty good... Show me your save data... I'll get you set up."

Boy: "Thanks! I have lots of abilities, see..."


11) Marche and Thief

Thief: "We might spare your lives if you hand over your gil!"

Marche: "You won't get our gil or our lives, thief!"


12) Marche and Sphrom Writer

Sprohm Writer: "Taking my money would've spared your lives, fools!"

Marche: "Fools! You could've spared your own lives!"


13) Marche and Poaching Hunter

Poaching Hunter: "Fools! Do you know how much these skins can sell for?"

Marche: "That's not an excuse to hunt down endangered animals!"


14) Marche and Babus

Marche: "You know, Babus. I've been thinking. Maybe we could, y'know, be friends?"

Babus: "Friends...? You, friends with me?"

Marche: "Yeah. I mean, we had our troubles in the past. But, why not?"

Babus: "...Yes. I see no reason to object."

Marche: "Then that settles it! Friends!"

Babus: "Friends. But... not close friends."


15) Ezel and Marche

Ezel: "So, how should I pay you for helping me?"

Marche: "Pay me? Oh, I'm fine, really. You don't have to pay me. I already got paid for the mission, anyway."

Ezel: "Yeah, but I feel like I should give you something, after all."

Marche: "Um, well..."

Ezel: "I know! I'll give you the greatest gift of all... Me! I'll join your clan!"


16) Marche and Hunter

Hunter: "Judge Watch!? I'm innocent! What's wrong with kissing?"

Marche: "Kissing may be fine, but you can't make it into a law!"


17) Judge, Illusionist and Ninja

Judge: "Seals of immunity, 'blank cards,' and judicial bribery! The split from the palace was supposed to be good for us... But corruption among the judges is worse now than ever!"

Illusionist: "Indeed. It seems the split from the palace was an unwise decision."

Judge: "I, too, believed the judges should be separate. But, perhaps the timing was too soon?"

Ninja: "Timing has nothing to do with it. It is a problem with the moral fiber of judges themselves!"

Quotes from Castlevania Harmony of Dissonance

Death

"When something is dear to you, its effect on you becomes immeasurable."

"Do not interfere. Now, I will extinguish the candle of your soul!"

"Halt! The color of that soul... you must be a Belmont..."

"I must go now. We shall meet again, son of Belmont!"


Dracula

"Ok, let us begin? I will enjoy destroying you."

"So-- So this is the power of Belmont..."

"I will now fade from this world... but I find some pleasure in this... with the cursed powers of yours, destiny calls you to hunt for all eternity."




Juste Belmont

"This overwhelming power... Death...?"

"Dammit! No mercy for you!"

"Take it if you can... do not underestimate the power of Belmont..."

"Do not underestimate the power of my bloodline!!!"

"Vile spawn of Maxim, you are not worthy of being my opponent."


Lydie Erlanger

"I have no idea about what happened between the two of you... but you musn't blame yourself. Blaming yourself is the same as blaming him."


Maxim Kischine

"The day you inherited the title of Vampire Hunter... I felt as if a wall had been erected between us... and for that reason, I set out on my expedition. I wanted to be better than you and relieve you of your fate."

"With that cursed strength of yours, you'd better hunt down Dracula eternally."


Maxim Kischine (Evil)

"Your death is at hand! Die, vile dog!"

"Who needs mercy? Weak threats from an unworthy opponent..."

"Farewell! May you rot away within the walls of this castle!"

Quotes from Tales of Destiny

Alba

"We've all got to face our maker sometime. That's an inevitable aspect of life."

"It's a difficult matter of the heart to resolve... Only the passage of time erased her pain."


Atwight

"I can't revive a dead person."

"This is our destiny."

"I'll be honored to give my life to save your world."


Baruk Songram

"But I suppose being competitive is not necessarily a bad personality trait..."

"I've always done what I thought was right. I've always been true to myself... And I will continue to live that way."

"I did what I believed was right. I believe helping the weak was beneficial to society. It made common sense."

"The world is suffering from a disease. In order to cure a disease, sometimes it's necessary to take drastic measures. The cure sometimes can be painful."

"Everyone is entitled to their own ideas. I won't argue with your claims. At the same time, I will hold onto my own beliefs, and will never allow anyone to change them."

"Remember, judging people while you're emotional will cause you to make serious mistakes."

"...I was an outcast from society. I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. I know that there are unspeakable horrors in this world. But I suspect you know nothing about the real world."

"That might be true among individuals, but it's not necessarily true if we looked at society as a whole."

"It's not constructive to dwell on the past."

"To live life is to experience pain. A quick and painless death would have been the appropriate fate for them."

"It is impossible for mere mortals to achieve order and perfection."




Batista Diego

"You're so naive. Promises are made to be broken!"

"Hah! Don't threaten me, you little punk!"

"My, what big words from the mouth of a tiny little runt."


Bodyguard

"Ya wanna piece o' me, little punk?!"


Bruiser Khang

"Give me a worthy challenger!"

"What's the matter with you, little boy? Hiding behind a woman's back... how can you call yourself a real man?!"

"I'll beat you to a bloody pulp! It'll only take 3 seconds!"

"I'm certain there will come a time when we will fight again. But when that time comes, I'll beat you to a bloody pulp! Mark my words!!!"

"I'm the champion!"

"The loser should follow the victor. That's the way it should be. You defeated me. Take me with you."

"Anyone who abandons his country is a disgrace to the brotherhood of champions! Someone like that doesn't have the right to be called a champion!"

"I don't have time to waste on a senile old man."

"Here's a word of advice, bubba. Have a clear goal in life, or you're gonna die! My goal in life? Women! I want to be loved and adored by women! That's my goal in life!"


Captain

"Well, if you're going to play dumb, we can play games too. Maybe we can use him as a punching bag."

"All hands, man your battle stations!"

"It's now or never! It's do or die! Attack!!!"


Chaltier

"I can't go against my master."

"You should acknowledge the fact that is useless to go against the ancient ways."


Chelsea Torn

"Sew buttons on his pants? ...He needs me for THAT? He was once a revered master archer! This is so embarrassing!"

"I don't deserve to be treated like a baby."

"Phoooey!"

"Now go and slam them!!! Wham! Bam! Kablam! Remember, slam them good!!!"

"You fought ferociously like a crazed tiger!"

"A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step!"


Clemente

"Oh, it's you. You're spoiling this poignant moment..."

"Looks like we were bamboozled."


Crewman

"Don't get me wrong. I just value my life."


Cronoa

"Sneaking around someone else's house is dangerous to your health. 4 out of 5 doctors recommend against it."


Dalis

"Your delusions are charming enough."


Dymlos

"Are you foolish enough to think that if you sacrifice yourself here, this man will come back to life?!"

"You're an inexperienced weakling right now! Crush them? Hah! They'll crush YOU!! Listen to me! Calm yourself! Know your limits!"

"It was our destiny to become partners. I've been waiting many years for this to happen."

"Finders keepers."

"I choose you, and I never make mistakes. I choose my partners well."

"Some things are better left unsaid."

"Damn it, that's why I don't like intellectuals..."

"We'll protect the world for the present. But you must decide the future of your world by yourselves. Make this world a better place."


Emcee

"Now, we're going to have a special match! Our champion, Khang, versus Mr. Pointy Head!"

"Khang lost the match! This is tremendous... incredible! The impossible has occurred! Oh, the humanity!!!"

"Now you're cookin'!"


Garr Kelvin

"We should destroy it right here, right now."

"As the king, it is my duty to take care of my people."

"Like grandfather, like granddaughter... I suppose it runs in their family..."

"Must we fight each other? Must we engage in a meaningless battle again?"

"I know how senseless a war can be. So, I rule my country so that we will never be involved in a war."

"It's obvious... There's no such things as a true utopia... A true utopia can exist only if people work relentlessly to achieve its ideals."

"I'm not interested in a world created from destruction of another."

"We must protect everyone in this world. We must put aside our petty squabble to achieve this goal."


Grid (the Omnipotent)

"'Black Wings' are superior to all the other Lens hunters! We're invincible!! We're immortal!!"

"...I'm the illustrious leader of the Black Wings-- Grid, the Omnipotent! You poor helpless peons. Remember this day and my words forever in your hearts. You shall be saved by me some day!"

"My greatness rules the day again..."

"Heh, you wretched commoners. Sorry, but no autographs."

"Well, don't follow me too closely, eh? If you're close to me, you might accidentally get associated with my greatness."

"Listen up buddy, I told you this the last time. I DON'T SIGN AUTOGRAPHS!!! Man, hasn't anyone taught you manners?!"

"Heh, I'm so great, I'm running out of adjectives to describe my greatness!"

"Oh, you're that young man I met before. I know you wanted my autograph, but you shouldn't have followed me this far! That's overdoing it!"


Guard

"Stop yer yappin', and start yer cleanin'."


Hugo Gilchrist

"I have a better premonition for you. Why don't you join me. We can build a new world together. A new world order can be ours."

"My, my. Your words are like ice daggers stabbing into my heart..."

"Now, I can send all of you to your deaths with a clear conscience."

"Then, try to stop me! The only thing you have to lose are your pathetic lives!!!"


Igtenos

"The world is depending on us. Be strong."

"We must take responsibility for the legacy of our past."


Ilene Rembrandt

"Would you like to go out on a date with me?"

"...I realized that I was letting silly things bother me... I realized that living in another country didn't really matter... that's when I knew I could face anything."

"New experiences are important."

"Are you satisfied with the world as it is now?"

"Countries, kingdoms... they're not important at all. The most important thing is what's inside people's hearts."

"I've had enough of this world! There's no choice except for us to start all over again."

"You're so pure and optimistic. Yes, if the people on the surface are as pure as you are, there's still hope for this world. But that's far from reality."

"Do you still believe that the world can change for the better?"

"We must pay for the legacy of our past with our lives."


John (the Beast)

"Yo boss! U da man, U da man!!!"


Karyl Sheeden

"Me? I'm Karyl. People call me 'Blue Lightning'."

"Atchung baby, here's Karyl's song #1! Here we go, baby!"

"Heh, they can't appreciate true art when they see it..."

"No prob, dude. It's under control."

"Man, their taste in interior design really sucks..."

"Lemme demonstrate my chops for you."

"Whoa. No complaints here. I'm happy to be in the company of a beautiful woman like you."

"Now, I think it’s about time I play a funeral march. A funeral march... for you!"

"I can't forgive a man who gained his powers through corruption and lies."

"I let people think I was just a harmless clown to disguise my true intentions."

"I've been waiting a long time to settle the score... Vengeance will be mine..."

"No problem, man."

"Then, I'll see ya when I see ya."

"Groovy, baby. If you need my tunes, I'll hang with you."

"I'll play a heroic song as my gift to you on this fine occasion."

"Hey, this is a perfect stage for my live act. Looks like a good crowd too! Okay, here I go!"

"Don't worry, old man. If you listen to my tunes, your senility will be gone in a flash. Your mind and body will be refreshed by my miraculous singing voice."

"My name is Karyl! People call me 'The Golden Voice'! Remember that!"


Kronos

"You're nothing more than insects to me now."

"Behold! Behold, the power of the Swordian Prime!!!"

"Then, come meet your fate! Death shall be your only salvation from my powers!!!"

"How amusing. Your pathetic antics are entertaining enough. Now, we will end the battle that we began 1000 years ago!"


Leen

"All's well that ends well."

"Well, this kind of situation calls for extraordinary measures like this. Besides, I want to fight! Or maybe I'm just plain crazy..."


Leon Magnus

"Your Swordian skills are so primitive. What a waste of the poor Swordians..."

"...What a big mouth!"

"Just stay out of my way."

"Remember, there's no use trying to escape. I'll hunt you down in the end."

"I don't have time to waste my breath explaining unnecessary things."

"You should be thankful that you have the opportunity to say these inane words while things are peaceful."

"Her loudness graces us with her annoying presence."

"Oh, spare us your heroics. All we want is information. By hook or by crook, we'll get it!"

"I could have easily won that with one hand tied behind my back."

"Your strength of will is admirable. But how long can you last?"

"Well, last thing I need is more dead weight. My hands are already full dealing with this fools..."

"Friends? I don't have friends!"

"Let me tell you something. People will deceive you no matter how much you trust them!"

"I'm doing this to protect the most important person to me!"

"The countdown to the end of the world has started. Now, no one can stop it."


Lilith Aileron

"All I want is for the three of us to live happily together as a family. That's all!"


Lydon Bernhardt

"...Your luck and your pitiful lives ends here."

"Now, you've come all this way to be killed... Well, there shall be no mercy today!"


Longo Rango

"If there are any typos and grammatical errors, it's my fault. Sorry!!!"


Man

"Shut up! Save your excuses for the afterlife!"


Marian

"He died without knowing what true kindness meant."


Marius Raiker

"Well what's done is done."


Mary Argent

"Traveling is fun with more people, the more the merrier."

"It's kind of liberating to not have any memories. Besides, everything I see, hear, touch, taste... everything is new to me."

"Hee, hee, hee! Come on, you little girlie boys! Show me what ya got!!!"

"...We have to get our priorities straight in life."

"The false memories... are full of contradictions, aren't they?"

"If I told you the truth, you would lose everything, in a way. But this would be the only way for you to recover your true self."

"Even though my past was difficult to accept, it's much better than not knowing who I really am..."

"The last two left were you and I... We were desperate, but for some reason I wasn't afraid. I wasn't afraid because I was with you."

"Your memories hold the true key to unlocking your past."


Milly (the Whirlwind)

"Oh? Ooohhh! Your body! It's so ripped! And your face kinda reminds me of that way cute actor Leon DiCarpaccio!!! You're sooo cuuute! I think I'm in love! Say, why don't you join our gang? I'll take care of you, if you know what I mean."

"See you later, lover boy!!! (Smoooooch!)"


Moobal
"Here's your thought for the day! You shouldn't waste food, whatever it may be! Even if it's a little spoiled, eat it!"


Monster

"Hee, hee, hee, time to die! Don't worry, I'll make sure your death will be painful!"

"Heh, heh, heh... You're all talk, aren't you, little man?"


Nahatom

"You shouldn't repay someone's kindness with hostility. If you steal from someone who saved your life, it will come back to haunt you later on."


Oberon Corp. Employee

"...Since you know too much already, I can't allow you to live. You'll take our secret to your grave!"


Official

"That's the mark of a true man! Now, go forth and conquer!"


Philia Felice

"I want to carry my own weight amongst you and not to be a burden..."

"Well, you'll need to have some practice and make the best of our situation."

"I only know the world inside the temple... Besides, I don't think I can survive in the real world."

"Rutee, watch your mouth. You must love anyone whether in sickness or in health."

"You don't believe in Atamoni? What a shame... Then, allow me to convert you... Philia Bomb!"

"World peace can be achieved by promoting harmony among people..."

"People can achieve great things by joining forces with others. People are capable of understanding each other and working together towards a common goal."

"People can only find true happiness under divine providence."

"Life would be so much easier if everyone was honest with themselves..."


Priest

"Gah! Die, infidels, die!"


Rutee Katrea

"I don't believe this. Is your head just an ornament?"

"I don't believe this. You're a zombie in the morning!!!"

"Hey, you don't have to be such a know-it-all jerk."

"You have the IQ of your shoe size! You're hopeless."

"There are more chances for us to make money in a place where there are more suckers... (ahem)... people."

"Why, am I that famous? Do you want my autograph or something?"

"What's your problem, Mr. Gloom-and-Doom?! If we stick together, nothing can stop us."

"What? I've been a good girl! I haven't done anything bad!"

"Why you little snot-nosed brat!"

"But whatever the case, we need to make some things black and white in this world!"

"Those good-for-nothing men! They're a bunch of spineless worms!!!"

"What's done is done."

"...There's something you can do that other people can't."

"This is why we have to be careful around country boys... they have big mouths!"

"You're awful! Do you want to see a girl cry? You're really a sicko!"

"You were at the right place at the right time for me."

"You shouldn't praise him too much. You're pumping up his ego. It's not good for his head."

"You'd better kick butt!!! You'd better not wimp out!"

"What?! What's the use of hiding the truth?!"

"Don't make yourself into some kind of tragic heroine!"

"Who needs a new world? What's wrong with ours?"

"I understand your feelings, but you shouldn't say everything that's on your mind."

"Don't write us off before we even try..."


Sailor

"If you don't wanna meet your maker before yer time, get ye back to yer own country."


Solarei

"I don't like a person who goes north when he's told to go south. You know, sometimes it's good to do what you're told."


Some Kind of Egg

"I am egg..."


Stahn Aileron

"How can I be all right? I just got caught and beaten up like a punching bag."

"Yes, I left to see the world and maybe become rich and famous along the way."

"Wow, your manners are very good for a 14-year old."

"Hey, didn't anyone bother teaching you about not stealing things from others?"

"I can't abandon someone in trouble!"

"Who're you calling a 'country boy'?!"

"Where in the world were YOU born, miss I'm-better-than-you?!"

"I'm not some common fool!"

"Punk? YOU talking to me? I'm no punk!"

"I'm not gonna let this bozo beat me! Watch me teach him a lesson!"

"You're not naive. I think you're a kind person. In fact, you are who you are because of your kindness."

"If it makes you sad... Isn't it better not to remember your past?"

"I really didn't set out on my journey for the sake of money. I wanted to get stronger and to see as much of the world as I could. Besides, I experienced many things that just can't be bought with money. So, I'm happy as I am. I don't need anything else."

"I just did what I thought was the right thing to do. No one forced me to do anything. I wanted to do it."

"We've just saved the world! We're heroes!"

"I have a feeling bad things are gonna happen... bad things..."

"I promise you that I'll come back home after we bring peace back to our world."

"Why can't you understand?! ...Have you forgotten the meaning of happiness?!"

"Don't take a country boy lightly!"

"I'm the strongest man in Fitzgald!!!"

"I believe in people... I believe that everybody wants to make this world a better place!"

"See, I'm a country boy, so stuff like 'the world' doesn't really concern me."

"We never know until we try!"


Tiberius

"My sword shall feast upon your blood!"

"Do you dare stop the winds of change and demons of destruction? Nothing shall be spared. Everything shall be destroyed!"


Uppercrust Boy

"The town looks gloomy when there are poor people around. I hate it."


Vims

"Nothing comes to an end in this world. There are only new beginnings."

"The next time I see him, I'll cut him in half!"


Walt

"You've got some nerve biting the hand that feeds you!"

"I don't ever want to see your ugly faces again! LEAVE!!!"


Young Lady

"Yeah, we're not doing anything wrong! Why can't we tell poor people that they're poor?! It's the truth!"


Conversations:

1) Stahn and Dymlos

Stahn: "Great! A weapon... Whoa, what a piece of junk... I guess I can't complain."

??????: "A piece of junk?! Hah!"

Stahn: "Wh, who is it?!!!"

Dymlos: "My name is Dymlos. I'm the Swordian you hold in your hand."

Stahn: "Th, the sword spoke!!!"


2) Stahn and Dymlos

Stahn: "What do you mean, 'what now'?! You called yourself Dymlos, right? You're a sword, for crying out loud!"

Dymlos: "No, I'm a teapot! Of course, I'm a sword!!!"

Stahn: "How in the world can you speak?"

Dymlos: "I can speak because I'm alive."

Stahn: "Aw, come on, do you expect me to believe that?!"


3) Garr and Chelsea

Chelsea: "No way, I'm not lost! I was just hanging out with Keyaki and my other friends. We were having so much fun, and we just lost track of time. I'm not lost or anything... I don't deserve to be treated like a baby."

Garr: "Well, a 14-year old is still a child, if you ask me..."


4) Garr and Chelsea

Chelsea: "It's hard growing up with a grandfather who can't do anything by himself."

Garr: "Well, it's hard for the master to have a grandchild who easily gets lost."

Chelsea: "Phoooey!"


5) Alba and Chelsea

Chelsea: "Garr, you're on his side too?! You shouldn't spoil Grandpa like that."

Alba: "..."

Chelsea: "I have to put my foot down like this to make him understand my point!"

Alba: "I see, is this how you young ones gang up and abuse a helpless old man?"

Chelsea: "Who's the helpless old man?!"

Alba: "Have you no gratitude for the one who has taken care of you so far?"

Chelsea: "..."

Alba: "I think I'm going to be depressed..."

Chelsea: "Okay! I'll fix your pants... But only this one last time only!"

Alba: "Oh, goody. Chelsea is so kind."

Chelsea: "(Sigh)"


6) Garr and Chelsea

Chelsea: "Whaaaaat! Are you leaving me, Garr?!"

Garr: "Well, it's not like I have a lot of free time on my hands."

Chelsea: "Phooooey!"

Garr: "Oh, do behave. I'll come back again."

Chelsea: "Chelsea will wait impatiently for you."


7) Rutee and Atwight

Rutee: "You know, I can just throw you away right here if I want to!"

Atwight: "Do whatever you like. I'm interested in finding out what'll happen to a defenseless girl if she doesn't have a Swordian."

Rutee: "I'll get you for this someday!"

Atwight: "I look forward to it."


8) Rutee and Stahn

Rutee: "Hey!!! Sleeping beauty!!! You should feel lucky that a pretty girl like me is waking you up."

Stahn: "......ZZZZZZZZ... ZZZZ..."

Rutee: "...Are you listening to me?"


9) Stahn, Rutee and Mary

Rutee: "Oh, stop your whining. Whatever the case, it's all your fault, so why don't you be a real man and take responsibility?!"

Stahn: "Hey, who made you the judge, jury and executioner?!"

Rutee: "Mary, say something."

Mary: "Why don't you two love birds stop fighting? You two sound like a married couple."

Rutee: "Why you traitor... Hmmm?"


10) John, Milly and Crewman

John: "Huh? Who do you think we are? Hey, we're the infamous 'Black Wings' Lens hunter gang.

Crewman: "Yeah, and so what? I belong to the infamous 'Men of the Sea' gang!"

Milly: "Heeey, meeester sailorman... If you let us on the ship, I might do this, and I might do that, you know. Do you know what I mean?"

Crewman: "Really? Well, uhhh... Heh, heh, heh, heh, heh, heh... Well then... what kind of THINGS do you have in mind?"

John: "She means I'll train you!"

Crewman: "...Thanks, but no thanks!!"


11) Philia, Rutee and Clemente

Clemente: "Then that settles it. You have a hidden skill within you. All I did was to wake it up."

Philia: "But why me?"

Clemente: "Well, I prefer a young beautiful girl as my mistress."

Rutee: "You dirty old man!"


12) Stahn, Rutee and Philia

Rutee: "Well, it's okay. You don't know any better-- you're a country boy."

Stahn: "That's harsh..."

Philia: "Stahn, don't worry."

Stahn: "You're right..."

Philia: "Atamoni's blessing doesn't discriminate. Even people from the countryside like you are treated equally."

Stahn: "Philia... Thanks for trying, but your words don't make me feel any better..."


13) Ilene and Stahn

Stahn: "Hey, I'll pay half."

Ilene: "No, don't worry. I'm the one who asked you to go out on a date with me..."

Stahn: "Oh, but..."

Ilene: "Stahn..."

Stahn: "Ye... yes?"

Ilene: "There are times when you should let a woman take care of you. Okay?"

Stahn: "Ye... yes."


14) Bruiser and Ilene

Khang: "Ooooooh, I'm sooooooooo scared. Hysterical women don't turn me on. Anyway, anyone who's not willing to fight is trash! Trash should be thrown out of here in the dumpster!!! Good bye, pointy head! You're a sissy!"

Ilene: "How dare you say those things to our faces?!"

Khang: "I don't know if you're some kinda politician or what, but you're really beginning to get on my nerves!!! If you calm down a bit more, I'd let you be my girlfriend. Buwahahaha..."


15) Stahn and Bruiser

Stahn: "He said things he shouldn't have... I can't tolerate trash-talking scumbags like this!"

Khang: "Hey! What did you call me Scumbag? Who's the scumbag?"

Stahn: "Well now, let's take a look around. Now, I see one right here, and he's this baldy standing in front of me."

Khang: "B, baldy?!"


16) Karyl and Mary

Karyl: "I'm glad someone like you is staying here with me."

Mary: "Flattery will get you nowhere with me."

Karyl: "Ooof, that's harsh."


17) Batista and Philia

Batista: "Philia, you're so naive. You're a fool if you think the world was built on kindness..."

Philia: "If kindness did not exist in this world, life would mean nothing to me. I wouldn't be myself if I didn't believe in kindness."

Batista: "What did you say?"

Philia: "I am who I am. Nothing will change this. Your words mean nothing to me anymore."


18) Rutee and Mary

Rutee: "Mary... you should stay here."

Stahn: "Rutee!"

Rutee: "You stay out of this! Time will eventually heal his physical wounds. But you're the only one who can treat the wound in Dalis' soul."

Mary: "Rutee..."

Rutee: "So stay with Dalis, okay?"


19) Rufus and Stahn

?????: "Yo, Stahn Airhead-ron, you're back!"

Stahn: "Hey, Doofus, how goes?"

Rufus: "I'm not Doofus, I'm Rufus! Remember that, Airhead-ron, you idiot!"

Stahn: "Well, my name isn't Airhead-ron either!"

Rufus: "Awwww, shut up! I hate you anyway! Get outta my sight! Bzzzzzzzzzt!!! Bzzzzzzzzzt, fly away little fly!!!"

Stahn: "Yeah, yeah sure, sure... Whatever...!"


20) Grid, John and Crewman

Grid: "It's so cold... My blood feels like it's going to freeze. I didn't know that a place as cold as this existed..."

John: "Hey, boss! Don't give up!"

Grid: "The blizzard is getting worse. I can't even see your face... Am I going to... die here? It's poetic, don't you think? An adventurer... freezing to death in the far reaches of a frozen wasteland..."

John: "B, boss... don't say stuff like that..."

Grid: "John, I told you... not to call me boss..."

John: "Boss, hey, boss! Booooooss!!!"

Crewman: "Hey, hey!!! Hey, stop what you're doing!!! What, are you nuts, pretending like you're dying?! You'll bring us bad luck."

Grid: "What! Pretend? Nonsense! We're having a rehearsal for my magnificent, heroic death!"

John: "You were so magnificent, boss..."

Grid: "Naturally, naturally!"


21) Stahn, Rutee and Captain

Captain: "Are, are you crazy?! Our route has been changed since the sea dragon appeared. You're askin' me to do something completely insane."

Stahn: "Consider it a challenge, Captain."

Captain: "But, I, um... hmmm..."

Stahn: "All I'm asking you to do is drop us off there."

Captain: "But the sea dragon..."

Rutee: "Hey Captain, we asked you 'cause we heard that you're a bold and fearless sailor..."

Captain: "Do ya think so? Well, I guess I have to live up to my reputation now."


22) Stahn, Rutee and Atwight

Rutee: "A Swordian can die?"

Atwight: "If the Core Crystal that contains our essence is destroyed, we die."

Rutee: "That's good to know."'

Stahn: "Rutee?!"

Rutee: "I'm just kidding. Don't freak out."


23) Raiker, Stahn and Rutee

Raiker: "You already have your mission as Swordian masters. This job is not for you."

Stahn: "I understand."

Raiker: "Find someone... preferably a scholar or a scientist. The person must understand Radisrol's various operational systems."

Rutee: "I see. So someone like Stahn won't cut it..."


24) Bruiser, Emcee and Spectators

Emcee: "It's him! It's him! The only one who can stand in the way of your path to victory. There can be only one!!! Heeeeeeeeey, kids! Who is this man?! He's our own..."

Spectators: "Khang! Khang!!! Khang!!!!!!"

Emcee: "Yeeeeeeeees, everyone! The greatest hero of Fitzgald, Bruiser Khang! Show us your power!!! Here he comes!!!"

Khang: "I'm the champion!"


25) Garr and Alba

Alba: "How am I feeling?"

Garr: "I didn't know you were ill."

Alba: "Of course you didn't. Because I'm just fine."

Garr: "......So you feigned your sickness. I'm a little disappointed in you."

Alba: "Hey, don't say bad things about me. I was in bed because it was bone-chilling cold. I haven't told one single lie."

Garr: "You probably haven't, but..."

Alba: "It's not my fault if people make false assumptions about the things they see."

Garr: "Chelsea is really worried about you."

Alba: "She is? I'm sorry that I made her worry. In that case, I have to use this trick more often..."


26) Ilene and Stahn

Stahn: "But that doesn't give anyone the right to destroy the world! If the world has problems, we just have to fix them."

Ilene: "You think you could do that by yourselves?"

Stahn: "I'm not saying WE can fix them by ourselves alone! Everyone in the world must work together!!!"

Ilene: "That's too idealistic. It's impossible!"

Stahn: "Ilene, you're obviously concerned about the state of the world. If everyone cares as much as you do, we can change the world!"

Ilene: "Impossible!"

Stahn: "Why are you so negative? We'll never know unless we try."

Ilene: "......"


27) Baruk and Philia

Philia: "How can you say things like that so easily? But I can hear your soul speak... Your soul is crying out... full of remorse and sadness. You must be tormented so much by guilt."

Baruk: "It would be a lie if I said I didn't feel any pain in my heart. Even though my reasons were justified, I'll always live with the deaths I've caused."

Philia: "It's not too late for you to repent. Atamoni will forgive who confess their sins."

Baruk: "Unfortunately, I'm an atheist..."


28) Rutee and Stahn

Rutee: "You're such a softie, Stahn. A thug like that will never go straight."

Stahn: "You have no faith in people."

Rutee: "Faith?! This is female intuition!"

Stahn: "(Female... mumble... grumble...) Female intuition? Don't you mean a thief's intuition?"

Rutee: "What did you say?!"


29) Garr and Stahn

Stahn: "You're right... Even if we win, the world won't return back to normal right away."

Garr: "Yes, that's why we need young people like you to rebuild our world."

Stahn: "I don't think I'm capable of..."

Garr: "You should believe in yourself. Don't underestimate yourself. For example, you're still carrying on even though the odds are against us. You're an optimist. This world needs more people like you."

Quotes from Castlevania Lament of Innocence

Death

"By my master's orders, you'll be destroyed here and now!"


Joachim Armster

"It'll be a nice prelude to defeating Walter. I'll beat you to a pulp."


Leon Belmont

"Rinaldo, you have helped me so much. The least I can do for you is listen to your story and support you in your suffering."

"The force of your grief can only make me stronger. Thank you... I am grateful..."

"I swear to you! No more will suffer your fate!"

"Yes. I'd be lying if I claimed otherwise. But defeating him... No, preventing others from suffering the same cursed fate... That was Sara's dying wish... Granting my beloved's wish that is all I can do to prove my love to Sara."

"Eternity without her would be nothing but emptiness."

"I see. Give him this message: You have become a cursed being and I will never forgive you. This whip and my kinsmen will destroy you someday. From this day on, the Belmont Clan will hunt the night."




Mathias Cronqvist

"By becoming a vampire, I obtained eternal life. That was my goal. It was my revenge against God!"

"If limited life is God's decree, then I shall defy it!!! And within that eternity, I shall curse Him forevermore!"


Medusa

"Welcome. I haven't had any visitors in a while. With that body, you'll make an excellent statue."


Rinaldo Gandolfi

"Now, don't get so excited... I'm just an old man. I just came to gawk at the man crazy enough to come here."

"It seems eternal life is extremely boring."

"Vampires are loved by the night, and this forest is locked in eternal darkness."


Sara

"I can feel it. My heartbeat is weakening and my blood is growing cold... I can feel myself changing into something inhuman... If my soul can save others, then I won't die in vain. I do not want anyone else to suffer my fate."

"Please. If you still love me, please grant me my final wish."


Succubus

"I was going to let you die without any suffering because I liked the way you looked..."

"Your face warped in pain... Just the thought thrills me. Ah, this will be lovely."


Conversation

1) Death and Leon Belmont

Leon: "I have the power to destroy all related to the vampires. Though you have divine powers, you are no exception."

Death: "Unfortunately for you, as long as my master survives, I will rise from the dead..."

Leon: "I see. Give him this message: You have become a cursed being and I will never forgive you. This whip and my kinsmen will destroy you someday. From this day on, the Belmondo Clan will hunt the night."


2) Mathias and Leon Belmont

Leon: "I sense a rage from this whip... Mathias! You abandoned humanity?!"

Mathias: "That's right! By becoming a vampire, I obtained eternal life. That was my goal. It was my revenge against God!"

Leon: "Revenge against God?!"

Mathias: "We have risked our lives and fought for the sake of God... But God mercilessly stole away the one I loved most... When all I ever wished for was Elisabetha's safety!! If limited life is God's decree, then I shall defy it!!! And within that eternity, I shall curse Him forevermore!"

Leon: "Mathias..."

Tales of Vesperia Fun Facts

1) Tales of Vesperia is the first game in Tales series to support the high-definition graphics.

2) A year after its release in North American region, a European version of Tales of Vesperia was also released on 2009. Nevertheless, it is not published by Namco but rather by Atari.

3) Did you know that the Playstation 3 version of Tales of Vesperia is only released in Japan? Some additional features of the game include new characters, tons of new items, full voice-acting and more video scenes.

4) A prequel of the game was released in a full-length anime film Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike. It was released in Japan on 2009 and in North America on 2012. It depicts Yuri Lowell's past in the service of the Empire as one of its most invaluable Imperial Knights.

5) Tales of Vesperia is the second game in Tales series to have full voice-acting chat in North American version. The first game to offer such feature is Tales of Legendia.




6) One of the Spirit Summons is the Ruler of the Water, Undine. The name undine is most likely a derivative of the Latin word unda, which means "wave."

7) In Alchemy, Undine is known as one of the elementals of water. The name was also coined by Paracelsus, a famous alchemist, astrologist, physician and occultist of the 15th-16th century.

8) Did you know that Flynn Scifo also appeared in Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike anime? He is much younger back then but he already fought alongside Yuri during those years.

9) Yuri Lowell's loyal dog and sidekick, Repede, is the second playable character in Tales series who is not a humanoid in appearance. The first one is Eugene Gallardo from Tales of Rebirth.

10) As a young puppy, Repede already developed a habit of carrying something on his mouth. In Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike, he is always seen carrying random things on his mouth instead of Niren Fedrock's pipe.

11) Repede is the youngest member of the party. He is just 4 years old when the events in Tales of Vesperia took place.

12) It is interesting to note that with the exception of Repede, who is not human, Karol Capel is the youngest member of the party. He is just 12 years old, yet he can manage to wield heavy axes, hammers, swords and carries a big bag, too.

13) One of Karol Capel's alternate outfits is the "Klonoa" costume. It is a reference to the game series that bears the same name. The first person who used such costume is Presea Combatir from Tales of Syphonia.

14) Did you know that the voice actor of Karol Capel in Tales of Vesperia is also the voice for Klonoa? This explains why he had his own Klonoa costume in the game.

Tales of Legendia Fun Facts

1) All Tales titles are developed by the famous Namco Tales Studio. Tales of Legendia, however, marks the first game in the series not developed by the team. It was created by the Project MelFes, a group of developers from Soul Calibur and Tekken series.

2) In Tales of Hearts, Senel Coolidge is one of the summon characters in a Support Arte by equipping the Screw Glove. He unleashes the Grand Slam on enemies when summoned.

3) Grand Slam is an exclusive skill to Senel Coolidge that is not yet seen being used by other heroes in Tales series. This skill also became his signature attack in other games.

4) Although Tales of Legendia does not feature Mystic Artes, yet Senel Coolidge has one in Tales of VS. He uses the Lord of Creation (Banbutsu Shintsuigeki) as his unique mystic arte.

5) Did you know that most main protagonists in Tales series wields a sword as their primary weapon? Senel Coolidge is the very first main protagonist who uses hand-to-hand combat in a fight.




6) In Tales of the World Radiant Mythology, Senel Coolidge revealed that the mark on his face is just a tattoo he got because he thought it would look cool on him.

7) Dullahan is one of the boss in Tales of Legendia. In mythology, a dullahan is usually depicted as a headless warrior who rides a horse while carrying his head under his arm.

8) The name Dullahan is a derivative of the Irish word Gan Ceann, which means "headless."

9) One of the most powerful sword in Tales of Legendia is called Kusanagi. In Japanese legends, it is one of the legendary swords that are considered as the Three Sacred Treasures of Japan. It is was formerly known as Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi, which means "Sword of the Gathering Clouds of Heaven."

10) The sword Kusanagi is an item drop of the boss Fenrir. In Norse mythology, Fenrir is the dreaded wolf that will kill the god Odin in the apocalyptic event known as "Ragnarok."

11) Grune's name is probably a reference to the German word grune. It is a feminine name for the word grun, which means "green." This explains why she wears green clothes.

12) The nickname given by Norma to Will Raynard is "Teach," which is a reference to the infamous Edward Teach (sometimes called Thatch). He is the notorious English pirate of the West Indies known by his epithet, "Blackbeard."

13) Norma is the only one among the playable characters who has no nickname. This is obviously quite understandable, since she is the one who gave them their nicknames.

14) The only playable character who has the same nickname in English and Japanese version of Tales of Legendia is the genius tactician Jay. Norma calls him "JJ."

Suikoden IV Fun FAQs

1) Are there playable non-Star characters in Suikoden IV that you can recruit?

Answer: There is none. There are some nameless people and cats that can be recruited though.


2) How many recurring characters are there in Suikoden IV?

Answer: There are only 4 characters from previous games who made reappearances in Suikoden IV. These are Leknaat, Ted, Jeane and Viki.


3) What is the name given to the main protagonist of Suikoden IV?

Answer: Although players have freedom to choose what name they can give to the main protagonist, yet most Suikoden fans called him "Lazlo." It was adopted from the 2004 Japanese novelization of the game where he is named as "Razlo."


4) Where is the Island Nations located in Suikoden world?

Answer: The Island Nations was first mentioned in Suikoden II as an archipelago south of Toran Republic (formerly known as the Scarlet Moon Empire). It's closest borders include the Dukedom of Gaien on the northwest, Kooluk Empire to the north and Queendom of Falena to the south.


5) The Kingdom of Harmonia was mentioned briefly in Suikoden IV, where is its exact location anyway?

Answer: The Kingdom of Harmonia is a nation that lies in the far north of the Scarlet Moon Empire. It's a very influential country ruled by the High Priest Hikusaak, the champion of "The Hero War."



6) What happened to the Governor after he was incarcerated by Graham Cray in Fort El-Eal?

Answer: He died in prison. You can try exploring the dungeon in Fort El-Eal later in the game to check his dire fate.


7) I heard that you can change Snowe Vingerhut's outfit. What are these outfits?

Answer: Aside from his usual clothes, Snowe has three more costumes that you can get through casting a net on the sea. These are the Pirate, Aristocrat and Knight outfits.


8) How can I get all of Snowe Vingerhut's outfits?

Answer: After recruiting Snowe in your party, which you can only do in later part of the game, go to Shiramine and cast a net on one of these places: Illuya Island, Razril and Pirate Nest's Sea. Remember, you need the ship to depart and let it stay where it floats without having random encounters in the world map. Just wait for about 10 minutes for every place before asking Shiramine to take off the net. All outfits are randomly obtained in the process.


9) Who is Ted? Why does he possesses the Souleater Rune?

Answer: Ted is one of the famous character in the original Suikoden game. He was the sole survivor of a massacre perpetuated by the sorceress Windy to the Hidden Village of Rune. Just like Lazlo, he was also chosen by the Souleater Rune to be its host after his grandfather died for trying to saved their village. Despite his young appearance, he is approximately 150 years old when the Island Liberation War broke out.


10) The ending has a vague representation to Lazlo's fate on the aftermath in Fort El-Eal. What exactly happened to him, anyway?

Answer: Lazlo was able to survived the plight and became an aid to Lino en Kuldes after the Island Nations Federation was formally established. All the negative speculations about his death was cleared up in Suikoden Tactics events.


11) From the end of the Island Liberation War, how many years have passed before Warlock died?

Answer: He died shortly after the war as mentioned in Suikoden Tactics. Pablo told Kyril's party that the inventor of the Rune Cannons was already dead. This is clearly a reference to Warlock's fate after the Island Liberation War. Furthermore, the main event in the game happened just three years after the establishment of the Island Nations Federation in Suikoden IV.


12) Do all 108 Stars of Destiny participate in the Confession Room aside from Lazlo and Keen?

Answer: No. There are some who has no known scripts for the Confession Room events, namely: Elenor Silverberg, Kika, Warlock and Maxine.

Quotes from Castlevania Order of Ecclesia

Abram

"Ha-ha! Rescued at last-- but only to be butchered by this she-devil!"

"I'm Abram. I'm the town's official healer. Please come visit my establishment... IF YOU DARE!"

"And then maybe I'll trust you more. Not much more. But some."

"You've earned precisely eight points of trust. And if you know anything about trust, you know that's being generous."

"You'll get them, right? Oh, you'll get them. I know you. I know your kind. Relentless and infallible. Hurrah!"

"But you have my undying moral support, from back at a nice, safe distance. And whenever you take medicines, think of me. THINK OF ME!!"


Aeon

"S-Saved! Guess the eternal bliss of paradise will have to wait, hmm?"

"I'm Aeon, the chef. I've worked in all kinds of restaurants. One time it was for three whole weeks!"

"Get me Salt. Why don't I go myself? Because I'm the chef. Why should you go get it? Because you're not a chef. That's how things work. Well, get to work, then. My kitchen's going to waste without you!"

"Now it's time to break out those old chef instincts, honed in the fires of many a kitchen. ...And voila!"

"Wow! Fishtastic! ...Right?"

"I'm not going to taste it. Taste is overrated. Last time I tasted my own fish, I passed out and upset some people. Never again!"

"I've finally realized why the restaurants I worked at all went out of business. And I think I know why you're my only customer. Feel free to disagree, but I think it might be because my food stinks!"

"See, I figured everyone has different tastes, so why bother trying to make something taste good? Can't please everyone, right? Wrong."

"Who knew that paying attention to taste could make food taste better? It's taken me over 20 years to get here, but that's how tough it is to be a chef. I hope you can also become good at your profession by the time you're my age."

"Well, you've made me a master chef. I can't ask any more of you. ...So why are you still my only customer? Did my cooking get too fancy, or what? That must be it. I raised the bar too high."




Albus
"...You said it yourself: each of us has a role. And, like a fine master, you've finally shown me what mine must be."

"You are my master no longer... Farewell, Barlowe."

"We've been over this... My place is no longer as the old man's errand boy. I have a role to fulfill, and fulfill it I shall."

"But think about it: where does a Glyph's power come from? Nothing comes from nothing, after all."

"What... kind of brother would I be...if I didn't protect you...? That's... my role."

"It would seem the blood of the holy whip's legacy makes many things possible. One of life's fortunate miracles, you might say."

"No need to concern yourself with the affairs of my heart."


Albus (Dracula)

"All of humanity is merely cattle, led to slaughter at my behest. I, Lord Dracula! Give yourself as sustenance to me, weak, foolish human! That will be your honor!!"


Barlowe

"Your memories may have fled, but you must not. Hear me-- your warrior's instincts must endure."

"From netherworlds, I call your enemy! Use everything you've learned to stand your ground. And be our greatest warrior once again!"

"Know this: it's he who robbed your memories blind. He cost you that, and cost mankind its wish. Its only hope, and you must take it back."

"In Castlevania's shadow, evil thrives. Its memory alone attracts foul fiends. To win, one must exploit their weaknesses."

"He must believe it's for some 'greater good...' But I'll take the Lord's plan over his. And if you're forced to choose, you know what's right."

"To give your life that man might live his dreams... Do you not see how wonderful that is?"

"Dammit! I was so close! I could... taste the power..."

"...I will give my life to undo the seal, Master. Return to us, Lord Dracula!"


Daniela

"Well, home I go. Don't worry. Old Dracula himself wouldn't bother with blood this stale..."

"My Grandfather and I would always bake together. That man loved sweets. Especially in the middle of a good, old-fashioned monster hunt."

"Where you were born isn't a big deal. What's important is where you die."

"But yes, if you live for a long time, you tend to lose all sorts of things. I lost my hat last week. What was it before that? I've lost a lot of things."

"We've lost lots of things, but... sometimes we gain things too, you know? Like you, for example. Like myself. We've each gained a friend. Now, those are priceless, so let's not lose them."


Dracula

"Bah ha ha ha ha ha! What an amusing woman! Come to me, child; I haven't danced in ages!"

"What nonsense is this? You will never defeat me with such feeble tricks!"


Eugen

"I don't remember hearing his voice, but I saw his eyes. He's got a purpose. I can tell you that. Good or bad purpose? That I couldn't say."

"Father Nikolai saved my life way back when. I asked him how to pay that debt, and he just said, 'Do what you can.' So, here I am, just doing what I can, where I am, with what I have. You do what you can, too."

"Look, if you have to go out there and push yourself, fine. But if you lose, my armor loses too. So don't die. I don't care if you have to crawl back, just don't die. My reputation's at stake."

"Well, fine. You trust my armor, I'll trust your strength, and that's that."


Georg

"Your timing is impeccable! For I have just composed an ode to terror!"

"Ah, but no ordinary quill can express the tortured soul of a true artist! I wouldn't expect you to understand-- no one does."

"Now, with this mighty quill, I engrave my place in the hallowed scroll of history! This haunted land has blessed me with its taints and torments."


Irina

"What're you saying? Don't tell me some man has you in his clutches already. Men are beasts, you know. Especially the ones out there, howling at the moon, keeping me up."

"It's never easy for a woman to raise two children alone. But when they smile, all the hardship just disappears. There's really nothing I'd rather be doing than living for my children."


Laura

"Eh, I don't want to know. Whatever's past is past, right?"

"You know, you dress like you're in mourning. Waste of a finely shaped--"

"You don't smile much. You should! Men'd be lining up at your door."

"Trying so hard to touch your heart... It taught me a few things about mine. I ran away once. My master kept pointing out my faults, and I ran away from him, but my faults came with me. You helped me get rid of them. I know what good I can do now, though. For my work, and for him."


Marcel

"Witches and wizards, strange magic, hordes of monsters... Marcel, my good man, welcome to the Front Page!"

"You, for example! A beautiful witch-- and please don't take offense; you are gorgeous, I have to say. 'Beautiful Witch Entrances Remote Village!' There we go. A perfect headline."

"Wow! Just... wow! So this is a Jersey Devil! And it's neither a devil, nor wearing a jersey... Well, whatever."


Monica

"Oh! Wh-What did I do to deserve to be saved by such a beautiful angel?"


Nikolai

"Just thinking of it chills my soul-- he used a device to take some of our blood. ...Could he be the monster whispered of in legend? ...Dracula?"

"Some of us have not yet returned... Unless Heaven has already called them... No. I must believe in God's protection. And in yours..."

"God brought us all here, and bid us to build these homes in this place. He's provided for us ever since, even in our darkest hours."


Serge

"You know, I keep on asking you for help or hoping for good luck... But I think I get it now. I have to be tough and brave on my own. So I'll work on that."


Shanoa

"Our sole purpose is to destroy Dracula, so people can look to dawn without fearing the darkness."

"For that reason, I will become Dominus, the blade to banish all evil."

"Is this why you betrayed our master? Did you trade your home, your life, just to be consumed by this darkness? What did you hope to gain!? Answer me."

"Even in this state, without any memory of the man you once were, I pity you. It's my duty to free you from this suffering; to ensure you don't meet such an end. Rest in peace, Albus."

"...Albus...? Don't go, Albus! ...You gave up your life for my sake, and I don't feel anything. I can't even shed a tear... ...Why was everything stolen from me!?"

"Here I am... It's all gone. ...What little I had, anyway. No, that's not true, there's one thing left... ...My mission. I'm the only one left who can end this."

"Hear me, Dracula! I am the morning sun, come to vanquish this horrible night!"

"You can't stir emotions that don't exist."

"I lost my emotions. An absent heart cannot stir."


Tom (Cat)

"I'll protect Anna, even if she is high maintenance..."


Conversations:

1) Barlowe and Shanoa

Barlowe: "Of course! Ecclesia's mission is to realize the singular wish of all mankind: the resurrection of our lord, Count Dracula!"

Shanoa: "Mankind wishes for no such thing."

Barlowe: "Dracula's power comes from the darkness in people's hearts-- our hearts. Ask yourself then, why does he continue to return, regardless of defeat? Because our hearts yearn for Dracula's presence! Haaaa ha ha ha ha ha!"


2) Dracula and Shanoa

Dracula: "Such a lovely maiden... Are you the one to whom I owe this great pleasure? Tell me your desire, child. Is it eternal life you seek? A place at my side?"

Shanoa: "I am not your benefactor."

Dracula: "No? Then please... Tell me of yourself. Surely you've realized my company comes at a price."

Shanoa: "I am the blade to banish all evil, and I've come to see you annihilated. The time of your destruction is at hand; die, Demon Lord Dracula!"


3) Albus and Shanoa

Shanoa: "...You're taking my place!? Albus, no! You've already done so much,
and I haven't repaid you!"

Albus: "No arguments, Shanoa. This is my role."

Shanoa: "No, I...!"

Albus: "If you want to repay me, then you can grant one final wish."

Shanoa: "...Anything."

Albus: "Smile for me. That will be enough."