The Fledgling Mercenary
Fightin' Furious
Go and see Cervantes, the Mercenary Master, and introduce yourself! Complete his challenge to receive your license...and look cool doing it!
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CervantesWell, well. Who do we have here?CervantesAnother starry-eyed kid dreaming of becoming a
Mercenary, eh? You've got guts,CervantesBut I must say...the Mercenary Life is difficult.CervantesYou must be ready to fight tooth and nail against
fearsome beasts! Do you think you're up for that?CervantesI hope you know what you're getting into! You need
keen senses and a quick reaction time in battle!CervantesA Mercenary depends on sharp swords and strong
arms, you know.CervantesBut there's a lot more to it than that!CervantesMercenaries always see their quests through to
the end.CervantesThey laugh in the face of danger and throw caution
to the wind!CervantesYou must stay in the fight, no matter how big or how
fearsome your enemy is!CervantesEven if that enemy is an enormous, scaly,
fire-breathing dragon!CervantesWhy, a true Mercenary stands tall, blade in hand,
gallantly facing down all foes.CervantesEven the strongest of monsters are no match!CervantesDid I mention the sharp swords? Yes, I think I did.
It's worth repeating, though.CervantesAnd, of course, a Mercenary carries no shield other
than an abundance of confidence.CervantesIf you're still set on taking up this Life after hearing
everything I just told you...Cervantesyou might just have the grit to become truly great.CervantesPerhaps I should regale you with a few tales of
Legendary Mercenaries from times past...Bard*ahem* Cervantes?CervantesHmm?BardPerhaps you'd better leave it there. Your little chats
do tend to go on...and on...BardYou don't want to scare the poorCervantesHrmph. I was just getting to the best stuff...CervantesOh well. It's my job to train new Mercs, not frighten
'em off.CervantesSo I'll give you the chance to be my trainee. But first
you'll need something no Mercenary can do without.CervantesWe'll call it a gift—a present from me to start you on
the road to becoming a mighty Hero!CervantesTrue strength lies in honing your own skills.
Without training, even the greatest talent withers.CervantesWith that blade in hand, you'll explore the world and
test your mettle against the mightiest of foes!CervantesGahahaha! I kid, I kid.CervantesLet's not get ahead of ourselves. We'll start off with
something a little less...grand in scale.CervantesDon't get me wrong! We'll find a good test for you—
quelling some local disturbance or something.CervantesPerhaps the fine chap behind the counter over there
has some work for you.★ Next Location:
The Crown
BardI see old Cervantes just gave you your first
greatsword. Congratulations!BardMaster Cervantes can drone on a bit.BardBut he really is a great man—and a great guide for
beginning Mercenaries.BardAnyhow, if you're looking to try out that new
claymore, I can point you in the right direction.BardWe've had some reports of monster trouble over
at Giles's farm.BardBut I'm afraid I don't have many details. I don't even
know what kinds of monsters you can expect.BardI'm sure it's nothing too dangerous—just a bit of
standard farm-monster trouble.BardThis is all part of being a Mercenary. You'll get a lot
of monster-fightin' jobs.BardYou have to weigh the demands of a given task
against your abilities and decide if you're up to it.BardIt's a simple Life, but it's definitely a rewarding one.
A most worthy calling!CervantesIndeed!CervantesSeems you've picked up a pearl of wisdom or two
from my many tales, Bard!BardAhh...you may want to get going before he starts
talking again. I'm sure you'll do fine!Bard...Oh, one more thing...BardI sent my son over there a while ago to check on
things, but he hasn't come back yet.BardHis name's Jude. He's a Novice Mercenary like you.BardI'm not worried. If there was any trouble, I'm sure
he...um...found a good hiding spot...BardIf you run into him, maybe you two can team up.CervantesExcellent idea!CervantesYou can learn some basics of swordplay from young
Jude while you're at it!CervantesThat greatsword I gave you is big and heavy.
Wielding it is all about grip, you know.CervantesThat is to say, the best swordsperson isn't
necessarily the strongest...BardYou'd better get going,★ Next Location:
Castele Shopping District
JudeWaaah! I can't do it! They're just too scary...★ Next Location:
Castele Shopping District
JudeWaaaaah! Oh! Whew!JudeI thought you were my father... Don't scare me
like that!JudeHuh? Yeah, I'm supposed to be investigating some
reports of monster trouble at Giles's farm.JudeSay, you look like a Mercenary too. Wait. Did my
father tell you to find me? He did, didn't he?!JudeI dreamed of becoming a Merc my entire Life. But it's
a lot more scary...er...difficult than I realized.JudeMy father's been telling me epic Mercenary stories
since I was a little kid.JudeAnd Master Cervantes... You get him going, and he'll
tell you Merc tales for hours.JudeI think I've heard all of his stories—Legendary Mercs,
blades swinging, fighting fearsome beasts...Judeadventures through forests, over deserts, across the
ocean—even to islands in the sky!JudeI'm sure he made some of it up, of course. But I
always hung on every word.JudeI've wanted to be a hero since the very first story.Jude*sigh*JudeMaster Cervantes doesn't expect you to get your
greatsword training from me, does he?JudeUh-oh. He must think I've already mastered
the techniques.JudeBut these things are so heavy! I can barely lift a
greatsword, let alone swing one.JudeI do have an idea, though. I know a place where...JudeHey, what was your name again?Jude[Name 1]?JudeAll right, then, [Name 1], let's head out!JudeI think I know a spot in West Castele where we
can train!(no English text)
★ Next Location:
West Castele
JudeHere we go. We call this the Proving Stone.
Many Mercenaries have used it to sharpen their skills.JudeCervantes once told me if you can break a stone like
this with your blade...Judeyou have the makings of a great Mercenary. Only...Judeit seems impossible, doesn't it?JudeHe did say there's some kind of secret to it...JudeMaybe you just hold your sword out and go...
HYAAAA! Right? That should work.JudeHYAAAA!
.........JudeHuh. Why didn't that work? My "HYAAAA" was
pure gold!JudeI mean, sure, I was too worried about hurting my
hands to actually SWING my sword, but...JudeAw, who am I kidding? I'll never be a real Mercenary!JudeI can't believe Master Cervantes wants ME to teach
YOU about swinging a sword.MiguelWhat's all the fuss over there?JudeWhaaat? Who are you?MiguelNever mind who I am! Your blubbering is keeping me
from my nap!MiguelHold on a sec. What are you doing with this old
Proving Stone? Don't tell me you're training!JudeYou know about this stone?MiguelHmmm... You could say that, I suppose...MiguelHow about I show you two kids the ol'
Provin' Stone trick?MiguelFor starters, your stance is all wrong. When it comes
to greatswords, technique trumps power...like so!MiguelYou got it?JudeN-not really...MiguelYou. Over there. The quiet one. Why don't you give
it a go?MiguelYou don't need that much power to wield a
greatsword effectively.MiguelThe most important thing is your grip. Equip your
claymore. Then speak to me.(no English text)
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West Castele
MiguelYou've equipped your blade? Good.MiguelHold the sword as I showed you before. Then try
swinging it at the Proving Stone.MiguelYou don't need to swing it hard. Let the sword do
the work. And keep swingin'!★ Next Location:
West Castele
Miguel...JudeWhat? You broke it?! Th...that's incredible!MiguelHa ha!MiguelThe quiet one's not too shabby with a blade! Not too
shabby at all!MiguelRight. Now I'm going to try to get some shut-eye
before anyone else comes along and disturbs me...JudeHuh? He's gone. Just like that.JudeWho in the world was that old Plushling?JudeWell, anyway... I can't believe you actually broke
that stone!JudeHey! I bet you'd be great in a fight! You should help
me sort things out at the farm!JudeI'm pretty sure my father and Master Cervantes want
you to help me...JudeGood thing, since I'm not too great on my own.
I took the job, but now I'm not sure I'm up to it...JudeBut I bet we'll be fine if we go together.
C'mon, [Player]! Let's get over to Giles's farm!(no English text)
★ Next Location:
South Castele
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★ Next Location:
South Castele
JudeTh-th-they're coming!Jude...Wait. It's just a Carrotty?JudeThey're Carrots that have somehow mutated and
come to Life. They're nothing but little pranksters!JudeShoot, even I could handle one of these guys...JudeWaah! More of 'em!JudeThat's too m-m-many! I c-c-can't d-d-do it!Jude[Name 1]! You've got this, right?JudeYeah, you've got this. You've already got this whole
greatsword thing figured out...JudeI'll go stand in a safe spot over there and...er...give
you tactical advice!JudeI'm sure you'll be fine, [Name 1]. They're no match
for a stone-cold stone breaker!(no English text)
★ Next Location:
The Crown
JudeYou did it! You're something else, [Player]!GilesA fight 'tween person and veggie... Ain't sumthin' ya
sees every day!JudeSo, Giles... I take it that solves your problem for you?GilesAye, everythin' looks right as rain.JudeAll right! Let's go tell Master Cervantes we've
finished the job!(no English text)
★ Next Location:
The Crown
CervantesWell, well! Back from your first job! And you broke
the Proving Stone? Impressive!JudeWell...an old Plushling showed us the trick to
doing it.Cervantes...An old Plushling, you say?JudeYeah. He sure seemed to know a lot about
greatswords. Is he a friend of yours?CervantesHmm... I wonder if it was him...GilesHaa...haa...help! It's awful!BardGiles! What's wrong?GilesHaa...haa...need ta catch me breath... Well...haa...
basically...haa...GilesIt's...haa...erm...haa...GilesHaa! Yes! I came ta say thanks ta the two young'uns.GilesI forgots ta say it before, but I'm right grateful fer all
yer help.JudeUm...no problem. But didn't you say something
was "awful"?GilesYer right! I did say that, didn't I? There IS sumthin'
awful goin' on!GilesOne o' them Razorbeaks is loose in my friend's field
in West Castele!CervantesIs that so?BardRazorbeaks are dangerous!JudeD-dangerous?BardWhy in the world would one show up around here?GilesWell, if ya feels so inclined, ask it yerself! At this rate,
that field'll be torn ta pieces!CervantesNow hold on, Giles.JudeD-don't look at me! I can't do it!CervantesWell, I guess this task falls to you, [Name 2]!GilesGreat! Let's get it done, then!CervantesTo be given such a challenge on your first day as a
Mercenary... That's quite an unusual honor.GilesWhat?! Yer sayin' this here Mercenary's brand-
spankin' new?!JudeIt's too dangerous, Master Cervantes!JudeThis isn't just a buncha bratty Carrots! This is a
dangerous beast!CervantesAh, but this youngCervantesListen up, [Name 2]!CervantesSometimes a Mercenary has to put aside thoughts of
personal safety.CervantesWhen vicious monsters are on the loose...well, this is
just what we do!CervantesWe Mercenaries train every day preparing to face
such foes.CervantesBut let me ask you this: What is a Mercenary's
greatest enemy?GilesOhhh! I know! I know! Vicious veggies what's
attackin' folks?CervantesUh...good guess. But no.CervantesYou in particular should be quite familiar with the
answer, Jude.CervantesWhat are you feeling right now, lad?JudeN-now? Umm...I guess...f-f-fear?CervantesThat...is the correct answer!Cervantes[Name 2], you still haven't tasted true fear.CervantesThat makes you perfect for this task.CervantesWill you stand tall and face your foe? Or will you fall
into the depths of fear, sniveling all the way?JudeHey!CervantesToss 'em into the fray! I've always thought that was
the best way to train young Mercs.CervantesI'm like a mother eagle pushing her young out of the
nest. That's how I must send you on your way!GilesPer'aps I'm askin' a bit much...CervantesBut I won't just shove you out into the wild with no
guidance. I've a special technique to teach you.CervantesNow, [Name 2], take your blade and carve your
way through this adventure!(no English text)
★ Next Location:
West Castele
ReggieAhh! Somebody stop that thing!ReggieThis field is everything to me!ReggieHuh?ReggieOh!ReggieDid Giles send you to help?ReggiePlease protect my field! I'm begging you!MiguelOhoho! Quite the responsibility you've been given!MiguelI thought I'd come and help this poor fellow...MiguelBut perhaps I'll leave it to the younger generation
this time...MiguelThe Life of a Mercenary is full of pressures like this.
Can you overcome this foe?JudeWaaaait!MiguelAh! Another hatchling Mercenary!Jude[Name 1]! Let me help you!MiguelTwo hatchlings and one wanted rooster...MiguelThis encounter grows more and more intriguing.
I shall watch with great interest...MiguelThough I suppose I ought to offer some help.
Here. Take this.JudeTh-that's the beast we're facing? M-maybe I'm not
ready after all...JudeNo! I AM a Mercenary! I WILL fight! I'm not hiding this
time, [Name 1]!JudeI'm g-going to f-f-f-fight!JudeWaaah! It heard me!(no English text)
★Next location:
West Castele
JudeD-d-did we win? I had my eyes shut mostly...MiguelHmm... Imagine that.MiguelTwo young Mercenaries managed to take down
a Razorbeak.ReggieDern right they did! They saved my field!MiguelI must ask—who is training you youngsters?
It wouldn't be Cervantes, would it?MiguelYes, of course it is.MiguelLooks like he's got his hands on a couple of
promising talents, heh heh!JudeYou know Master Cervantes?MiguelYou could say that...MiguelAnyway, my name is Miguel. I look forward to seeing
how you progress.MiguelOnce you've honed your skills a bit more, come find
me in Al Maajik.ReggieThat was great! You Mercenaries are amazing!ReggieThank you so much! My field is safe, and it's all
thanks to you.ReggiePlease take this as a token of my gratitude.★ Next Location:
The Crown
CervantesAh, you're back!CervantesYou don't have to say a word. I can tell how it went
just by looking at you!BardJude...I'm impressed that you took it upon yourself
to help out!JudeWell, I was still scared, but thinking of all those tales
of great Mercenaries gave me courage!JudeSpeaking of great Mercenaries, that old Plushling
showed up again. Said his name was Miguel...CervantesWhat?! That old beanbag is still alive?!JudeYou know, I thought I recognized his name when he
told us...JudeHe's Miguel, the Legendary swordsman, isn't he?BardYou two were friends once, weren't you,
Master Cervantes?BardNot unlike Jude and young [Name 3] here!
Working together to beat even the strongest of foes.CervantesNot...exactly. He and I were bitter rivals.BardOh, really? Well, I'm sure it was more of a friendly
rivalry between two fellow Mercenaries.CervantesEr... Let's move on, shall we?JudeTo tell the truth, Master Cervantes, I was actually
considering giving up being a Mercenary...CervantesIs that so?JudeIt was. But seeing [Name 3] fight so bravely
reminded me of why I became a Mercenary...Jude...And I figured that even the heroes from your
Mercenary stories were scared sometimes...JudeAnyway, I've decided to stick with it.CervantesWell, of course you have! You are MY pupil, after all!CervantesAnd who knows? You may just become a Legend
in your own right!JudeI don't know about that...BardHa ha! Well, even that statement sounded a bit more
confident than before!CervantesDon't be too soft on the boy. He's got a long way to
go yet!CervantesHe should use young [Name 3] as an example.
One can learn well by watchingCervantesSometimes a Mercenary has to be bold and take
actions that seem reckless to others.CervantesRemember that bravery and recklessness are two
very different things. And go with bravery!CervantesHeh heh. I must say, you're a lot like me when I was
but a young whippersnapper.BardHmm... Perhaps that's true...CervantesGwahahaha!CervantesAnyway, that's enough from me for now. There's
nothing left for me to tell you!JudeBut...Master Cervantes...?BardHold on, Cervantes!CervantesWhat is it? Ah yes! I completely forgot...Cervantes[Name 3]! Let me evaluate your work today.CervantesExcellent! You should be quite proud!CervantesAnd I must say, it seems my instincts are still sharp
as ever!CervantesI can't fault your efforts today! I can happily certify
you as a Fledgling Mercenary!CervantesFrom now on, when you complete Mercenary quests,
be sure to report back to me!CervantesIf you earn enough Stars, your rank as a Mercenary
might just increase!Cervantes[Name 3]! Jude! Both of you should aim to
become Reveria's greatest Mercenaries!CervantesGwahahaha!(no English text)
★ Next Location:
West Castele
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MiguelWhat is it? Do you need more instruction?MiguelRight, then.MiguelBelieve in yourself. Be at one with your blade!★ Next Location:
The Crown
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CervantesCarrottys can be challenging when they run amok.
But a Razorbeak is much worse.CervantesYou haven't got time to be loafing around
here, [Name 2]!CervantesWhat? You've forgotten the skill I taught
you already?!CervantesThat's simply outrageous! I guess I'll have to drill it
into you again!★ Next Location:
The Crown
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Who Knows...?
[Player] joined your party!
[Player] left your party.
CervantesMaybe you'd better start off by helping the locals.
Have a chat with Bard over there.Cervantes...The great hero stood there frozen, a cold sweat
covering his brow... BUT!
Just as it looked like he had met his match, he lifted
his head and let out a mighty battle roar!
Indeed, the field of battle is a strange place, for now
his foe was gripped with fear, while he...
...Hold on. Are you even listening,CervantesStill not sure where you're going, eh? Well, Giles's
farm is down in South Castele.BardAh, a new, young Mercenary! You'd best speak to
that older chap over there.BardSomehow I doubt Jude has figured out how to swing
his greatsword yet...BardI'd appreciate it if you'd look out for my boy.BardHave you sorted things out at the farm? Giles's place
is over in South Castele.BardSo it was some Carrottys causing the trouble all
along! You did well, especially for your first job!BardA Razorbeak is more dangerous than some pesky
Carrottys, but I'm sure you'll be fine, [Name 1].BardYou managed to beat that Razorbeak already?
Great job!JudeYou can't break stone with a sword... It's impossible!JudeThe one thing I do know a lot about is monsters.JudeYeesh. A Razorbeak... That's a big deal!JudeWhat?! You defeated the Razorbeak?!GilesThar's been a lot o' trouble on the fields of late.
I'll be keepin' a better watch!GilesMe Carrots got a bit more lively 'n I'm used to!GilesThey tore up me field good an' proper like. Guess I'd
better get ta work fixin' it...
*sigh*GilesThar's more trouble in the fields! But it's worse this
time! It's a Razorbeak!GilesYa went and beat that Razorbeak? Well, I never! Yer
quite the Mercenary!MiguelHave you equipped your greatsword? Open Menu,
and select Gear.MiguelGreatswords may be heavy, but you can use them to
attack many enemies at once.MiguelYou can beat it. Just remember: be at one with your
blade when you swing.Miguel[Player]! Come find me in Al Maajik once you've
honed your skills.ReggieHey, young Mercenary! Looks like there's been some
trouble on the farms.ReggieThe Proving Stone is great for training, but we could
use your help around the farms too.ReggieThanks for taking care of those beasts. Now we can
farm in peace again!ReggieMy fields! My fields! Oh, what can I do?
Even Eggbert's gone wild, and I can't seem to calm
him down.ReggiePhew! Thank you for saving my field!EggbertB'gawk!
(Monsters are mean!)EggbertCluck, cluck, b'gawk?
(Did you really take care of those monsters?)EggbertCluckah, buckah!
(Stay back! I'm protecting my eggs!)EggbertCluck-a-doodle-derp!
(Razorbeaks are a disgrace to chickens!)You can skip the introductory quest and just receive
the license if you want.
Continue with the quest?
[Choice: Yes / No]
Cervantes...What? You don't need any instruction?BardOho! What a shame, Master Cervantes! You won't be
able to thrillCervantesHmph! Hold on,CervantesI see...CervantesHmph! Don't make fun of your elders. Anyway, I
guess I'll tell you the rest.BardNo need to get upset, Master Cervantes. Give theCervantesHmph! All right, all right.CervantesWell, even if you don't need an explanation, there's
one thing I must tell any Mercenary.CervantesSo listen up!CervantesIn battle, you can only really rely on yourself.CervantesA Mercenary needs two assets: a good blade and a
strong arm.CervantesBut that's not all there is to it.CervantesA Mercenary must always see a quest through to
the end.CervantesYou must laugh in the face of danger and throw fear
to the wind.CervantesIt matters not how fearsome your foe.CervantesEveryone has to face fear sometimes, but it is in
those moments that you must stand, sword in hand...BardHere he goes again...BardHe can be a real pain. Guess you're getting that
explanation you didn't ask for!Cervantes...Battered armor, dented from attack after
relentless attack...Cervanteshis body heavy, weighed down by fatigue. He had
only the strength for one final assault...Bard*ahem*
Cervantes?BardPerhaps you'd better leave it there. You don't want
to scare the poorCervantesHrmph. I was just getting to the best bit...CervantesWell, anyway, that's what it takes to be a Mercenary.
Here. This is for you.CervantesAnd here's that Fledgling License you're after.BardCongratulations! He finally gave you your license!BardI'll tell all the other Mercenaries I know that there's a
new youngster in the ranks.BardThey'll treat you just as if you'd completed
the training.CervantesYou must hone your skills and strive to understand
the ways of battle.CervantesWith that blade in hand, explore the world and test
your mettle against mighty foes!BardDon't forget to report back to Master Cervantes
after you complete Mercenary challenges.