Bard | Fantasy Life (3DS)

BardLife is like the round water mark each glass placed upon this old counter leaves behind. Please don't ask me why. I haven't discovered the reason yet...

BardHmm. I wonder what wonderful jokes and chance romances will be born here this evening... What fateful encounters will change the courses of their participants' lives?

BardCongratulations, young

BardAh, I beg your pardon, but I'm rather busy at the moment. Could you possibly come back later?

BardThe most important Stats for anyone using a greatsword are Strength and Vitality. It's key that you strike a good balance between them. Then again, I'm sure Master Cervantes would tell you that it's all about "fighting spirit" or something...

BardThe most important Stats for a Mercenary are Strength and Vitality. You would do well to remember that. Without those, you cannot hope to rightly wield a greatsword.

BardSantos, captain of Port Puerto's elite guard, is actually a noted Mercenary. He used to shine bright as a fine blade caught in the midday sun among the young Mercenaries. Nowadays he's too weighed down by his glittering finery to fight.

BardBut despite his flaws, he's in charge of Port Puerto's elite guard. Truthfully, they're in good hands. He's an interesting man, so it may be worth your while to go and see him.

BardAh, good to see you. Do you have a moment? I'd like to share something with you. As you are aware, my son Jude is also a Mercenary. However, he doesn't really seem to be... Well, he's not exactly growing into the job. He idolizes Master Cervantes, as well he should, but something's missing. I just wish he would emulate his Master's positive approach to his work. If he only had that, I'm sure he would be able to grow into a fine Mercenary... Of course, as his father, perhaps I'm being more optimistic about his chances than I should. But still, that's a parent's job. Who will believe in our children if we don't? Anyway, I mustn't go on. Thanks for lending an ear. Here. Take this in thanks. Rather good batch today!

BardIf you try out cooking for yourself, you might just be able to make great food like I do. And good food is good for the body. Maybe I could teach you someday. Roast Mutton, for example, boosts your Strength, while a good Boiled Egg will improve your Vitality. If you wash it down with Barley Juice to recover SP, you have a perfect menu for any Mercenary! It goes down well with Woodcutters and Miners too. Oh, and there's the Blacksmiths and Carpenters! But a different Life will use a different Stat class, so you should know which food suits your needs.

BardMy son has a bad habit. He tries to put on this tough-Mercenary act around others. But you! You're the real deal! You look the part. From what I've seen, you have the skills to back it up. Would you perhaps show my son how it's done? Ha ha. I'm joking, of course... Don't tell Master Cervantes.

BardCongratulations, young

Bard*sigh* Recently, my staff has been slacking off a lot. But they're not all bad. They might burden you with requests to fetch ingredients and such. If they do, I would appreciate it if you would help them out, even if they should be doing it.

BardI hear you're a Master now? Congratulations! My son really looks up to you. Ah, that reminds me! Today, I heard some news that may be of interest to a Master such as yourself. You know of the floating island, Terra Nimbus, yes? Well, it seems the mythical Chimera dwells there. If you could defeat it—or if you already have—you'd be one step closer to being a true Mercenary Hero! After all, Mercenaries are only as good as the foes they conquer! So how about it?

BardA floating island high up in the sky... That seems to be where the mythical Chimera dwells. But does such a place really exist?

BardSantos is so obsessed with preparing to fight mighty foes that he is blind to anything else. He's even completely broke, having spent all his fortunes on medicines and equipment. Thankfully, Master Andy of Port Puerto saw this and is kindly taking care of Santos's finances. Santos spent his money on servants and all the finest equipment while honing his fighting skills. But at some point along the line, he must have realized his spending was out of control. Despite Santos's tough act, I think he knows he would not be where he is without Master Andy.

BardAlongside the mythical Chimera I told you about before, there are other legendary beasts. Generations of Mercenaries have sought to defeat them in epic battles. There is the great flame beast, the Gigante, and the mighty Ferociousaurus. And of course, there is the Lord of the Dead, said to be the servant of the Dark Sultan himself. If you could defeat them, it would be worth hauling their Bounty to a Bounty Clerk. I bet it would be worth some Dosh!

BardThe mythical Chimera, the flaming Gigante, the mighty Ferociousaurus... and of course, the Lord of the Dead, servant to the Dark Sultan himself, or so it's said. Each of them possesses incredible strength. You should take great care if you plan to challenge them.

BardCongratulations! I hear you have finally reached Legend rank!

BardI have been simply thrilled by your exploits up to now on your road to becoming a Legend. Tales of your adventures will long be remembered here in the Crown.

BardAh, I hear you have decided to start walking another path in Life. How did I know? Well, I do have my sources! Hah hah! All information eventually finds its way to this place and to my ears. Anyway, I'm behind you all the way. I hope everything goes well for you.

BardHah hah hah! Just hearing about your work fires me right up! Once, someone was telling a tale about you, and I got so tense that I broke the glass I was holding! ...Ouch! I really must be more careful...

BardCongratulations, young

BardLet's all raise a glass for [Player], the most glorious of Mercenaries!