Ryeham Tales: New Journey

"New Journey" is the first part of the Ryeham Tales in the Main Story Quests after Prologue. In this part, Player will be introduced with the game mechanisms and obtained new heroes such as Chippie, Hammie and Valen.
==Summary==
==Storylines==
===Find Chippy===
There is a fire across the river. Your familiar Chippy is trying to help. Find him.Overworld Dialogue(After meeting Chippie) Chippie: We must press on, Magister! The village on fire is just ahead.
===Cross the River===
A fire elemental appeared. Something is fishy. Investigate the area with Chippy.
[Cutscene]Hogan and the Lightbearer troops are surrounded by fire elementals. They're in trouble, and you know it.	[Cutscene]Hogan and the Lightbearer troops are surrounded by fire elementals. They're in trouble, and you know it.
 	
Overworld Dialogue(While fighting the fire elementals) Hogan: Everyone! Go search for survivors. Leave this to me!
===Help Stop the Fire===
People are surrounded. Help them by defeating the fire elementals.
[Dialogue]You encounter a general. He is the current magistrate of Holistone and your old friend, Hogan. Hogan believes this fire is no accident.	[Dialogue]You encounter a general. He is the current magistrate of Holistone and your old friend, Hogan. Hogan believes this fire is no accident.
Hogan 	I wouldn't have recognized you if it weren't for Chippy tagging along. How about you dispel your disguise so I can see my old friend again?
Player 	[Option 1] Um...What?
Chippy 	Ah... General, the magister's condition, you see... He's/She's forgotten you again...
Hogan 	It's okay, Chippy. No matter how many times [Player's name] forgets, I'm happy to reintroduce myself to him/her.
Player 	[Option 2] Old friend?
Hogan 	Oh, I really hope this is the last time I hear this question from you.
Hogan 	But no matter how many times you lose your memory, I'm happy to reintroduce myself again to you.
Hogan 	I am Hogan, the former leader of the Heroic Order of the Lightbearer Empire and the current magistrate of Holistone.
Hogan 	We've been friends for decades, and our friendship will never fade, no matter how muddled your memory gets.
Hogan 	But this is no time for small talk, [Player's name]. Look at these fire elementals.
Hogan 	They don't belong in Ryeham. How could they just appear out of nowhere?
Player 	[Option 1] The fire brings them here.
Hogan 	Then, our most pressing concern is to put out the fire.
Player 	[Option 2] Mages summoned them.
Hogan 	Seems my instincts were right... This fire was no accident.
Player 	[Option 3] Doesn't matter. They're weak.
Hogan 	Hahaha... As expected of the mage who was named Merlin! You never change.
Hogan 	Please give me a hand, [Player's name]. Let's put this fire out together!
===Cause of the Fire===
You and Hogan agree that the fire was suspicious. Go to the village with Hogan and investigate.
===Clear the Path===
A heap of rubble blocks your way. Clear it to move forward.Overworld Dialogue(After clearing the rubble) Hogan: Alright, let's keep on moving!
===Explore the Village===
It is more terrible than expected. Keep moving and check up on the fire.
===Quell the Unrest===
The wind and fire elementals fuel each other's power. The fire is growing. Defeat them first
===Move Forward===
Fire and Bandits - things are worse than expected. Move forward and maintain the order.Overworld DialogueHogan: I'm not sure how many elementals are still in the area. Let's hurry!Bow Bearer: Yes, General!
===Rescue the Villagers ===
Bandits got inside and surrounded the villagers. Rescue the villagers and defeat the bandits.Overworld Dialogue(When fighting the Bandits) Hogan: These opportunistic scum... I'm gonna teach you a lesson!Bandit: Don't think you've won already! I still have plenty of men!
[Cutscene]The number of bandits is far greater than expected. You are outnumbered. Just then, Valen falls from the sky to lend you some assistance.	thumb|556x556px
[Dialogue]A carefree knight rescues you from the bandits. His name is Valen, and he reports to Hogan. The most pressing matter at hand is putting out the fire and saving the villagers!	[Dialogue]A carefree knight rescues you from the bandits. His name is Valen, and he reports to Hogan. The most pressing matter at hand is putting out the fire and saving the villagers!
Hogan 	Valen! You're just getting here now? Were you deep in your cups again?
Valen 	That's not fair... I ran into a bunch of fire elementals on the way here. Those guys were really annoying.
Valen 	Anyway, looks pretty grim here... I didn't expect the fire to be this big. This is not normal, General.
Chippy 	That's right! We thing it's arson. The culprit is likely a mage!
Valen 	Whoa... A talking hamster. You're a familiar, aren't you?
Valen 	In that case, this gentleman/lady with the general must be a mage. I gotta say picking a hamster as your familiar is rather... unique.
Hogan 	I'd normally overlook your banter, Valen, But in front of this magister, you'd better watch your words.
Valen 	It's rare to command such respect from the general.
Valen 	Well, Magister, I am Valen of the Heroic Order. How would you like me to address you?
Player 	[Player's name]
Valen 	[Player's name]... Hm, an interesting name. I will remember it.
Valen 	Forgive my rudeness earlier. I'll be sure to make it up to you once this fire has been dealt with.
===Head to the Fire===
Head to the fire's center with Valen, a knight of Hogan's.Overworld DialogueHogan: Some villager still need our help. We must hurry.Hogan: Stay alert, Valen! You're now responsible for [Player's name] safety. Valen: As you command, General.
[Cutscene]You find yourselves at the heart of the fire, witnessing a heated argument between the villagers and a red haired woman.	thumb|556x556px
[Dialogue]
The villagers and a little boy are accusing a redhead mage for the fire but the mage deflects their claims. Before the accusation could go any further, the redhead mage commented on the wind changes. It seems to be getting "loud".	[Dialogue]
The villagers and a little boy are accusing a redhead mage for the fire but the mage deflects their claims. Before the accusation could go any further, the redhead mage commented on the wind changes. It seems to be getting "loud".
Redhead Mage 	You seem more interested in who started the fire than in putting it out.
Furious Villager	I saw you casting a spell with my own eyes!
Redhead Mage 	It's not that easy to quench a greedy fire, my dear. I'm just trying to help.
Furious Villager	The Scarlet Sorceress is as beautiful as her fire is dangerous. That's what the rumours say...
Redhead Mage 	Dangerous? You're quite right. If this were my fire, you'd all be ashes by now...
Chippie 	So she's the Scarlet Sorceress! Chippy has heard of her...
Redhead Mage 	...
Redhead Mage 	You're...
Chippy 	Hm?! Magister, if Chippy is not mistaken... it seems like the Scarlet Sorceress is staring at you.
Chippy 	What do we do, Magister? She's staring at you really hard!
Player 	[Option 1] (Avoid her gaze)
Player 	[Option 2] (Gaze back)
Redhead Mage 	...Never mind. You made me think of someone.
Redhead Mage 	The divination was right. This night was awful. I shouldn't have gone out.
Redhead Mage 	I appreciate not being disturbed any further. I'm leaving.
Angry Little Boy	You're not going anywhere, Scarlet Sorceress! All my wares are gone! I demand compensation!
Redhead Mage 	Don't push your luck, young man. I'm not known for my patience.
Angry Little Boy	Don't you dare try to get away with this! I'll make sure you're held responsible!
Redhead Mage 	Shh... Quiet. Something's not right.
Redhead Mage 	The wind... It's suddenly so loud.
[Cutscene]
Suddenly, strong winds storm into the center of the fiery scene. A huge wind elemental appears!	
===Defeat the Elemental ===
Out-of-control elementals are putting people at risk. Defeat them with magic.Overworld Dialogue(While fighting the elementals) Valen: Damn! How are there so many elementals here?!
[Cutscene]
The wind elemental is overwhelming and incredibly powerful. In desperation, you summon a hidden well of magic to defeat it! But your magic is overdrawn, and you faint...	
[Dialogue]
You fall unconscious upon casting a powerful spell. When you come to, Valen informs you that the fire has been put out and that Hogan has taken the suspect, Scarlet Sorceress, to Holistone.	[Dialogue]
You fall unconscious upon casting a powerful spell. When you come to, Valen informs you that the fire has been put out and that Hogan has taken the suspect, Scarlet Sorceress, to Holistone.
Valen 	You awake? How are you feeling?
Player	[Option 1] I'm great!
Valen 	If I hadn't seen you pass out just now, I'd probably believe you.
Player	[Option 2] Are you worried about me?
Valen 	You defeated the huge wind elemental but glazed over and fainted before I could applaud.
Valen 	Anyone with a heart would worry about you.
Valen 	You passed out for a while. General Hogan and his men put out the fire. Then, he returned to Holistone. He ordered me to stay here and look after you.
Valen 	Before he left, the general told me to make sure that when you woke up, your memory was alright.
Valen 	What a strange request... Do you often forget things?
Valen 	Also, how much do you remember of what just happened?
Player	[Option 1] I remember a mage.
Valen 	The Scarlet Sorceress, Mirael.
Valen 	You're a magister, so perhaps you've heard of her. She was identified as the culprit by young master Rowan.
Player	Rowan?
Valen 	That kid with the huge bag and the duck on his head. He's Rowan, the second son of the wealthiest man in the Empire and head of the Mithril Consortium.
Valen 	General Hogan took the two of them back to Holistone for questioning.
Player	[Option 2] There was a boy with a duck.
Valen 	He's no ordinary child. He's Rowan, the second son of the wealthiest man in the Empire and head of the Mithril Consortium.
Valen 	Young master Rowan identified the Scarlet Sorceress as the culprit and the two of them were brought back to Holistone by General Hogan for questioning.
Player	Scarlet Sorceress?
Valen 	Her name is Mirael. People are just used to calling her the Scarlet Sorceress.
Valen 	Mirael's attitude toward you was unusual. When you passed out, she was the first to get to you.
Valen 	Did you know her from before?
Player	[Option 1] I don't know her.
Player	[Option 2] I'm not sure.
Valen 	That's... rather odd.
Chippy	Magister? Yes, you're awake!
Chippy	Chippy checked all around and didn't see any elemental beings. The village is safe now.
Chippy	Mr. Valen told you that General Hogan already left for Holistone, right?
Chippy	The general will wait for us in the village, so we should go meet him in Holistone. He seemed to have something to say to you.
Valen 	There might be enemies on the road, [Player's name]. I'll go with you.
Valen 	Although, you might not need my protection.
Chippy	Of course! The magister is THE Mer... umm... the merriest mage that everyone loves!
Valen 	...?
Chippy	Anyway! Since you're feeling better, Magister, should we set off?
Chippy	However, before leaving for Holistone, we should probably return to the Mystical House first. Dolly must be worried sick!
[Cutscene]
In order to inform Dolly that you are safe, you and Chippy head back to the Mystical House. Clad in her mage's robes, Hammie leaps to give you a warm embrace.	
[Dialogue]
You share what happened during your adventure with Dolly and Hammie, one of your familiars. Dolly is especially concerned. She suggest you acquire some reliable allies first.	[Dialogue]
You share what happened during your adventure with Dolly and Hammie, one of your familiars. Dolly is especially concerned. She suggest you acquire some reliable allies first.
Hammie	Merlin, have you regained your powers? I saw your magic in the sky. It was the right decision to go on this trip.
Chippy	Don't be too happy... Magister fainted after casting that spell. And the magister looked really strange, as if possessed by some weird force.
Hammie	Nonsense... Even the Goddess Dura can't control Merlin! Perhaps it's just the magister recovering.
Hammie	Chippy, what's with you? Why so pessimistic? That's not like you.
Chippy	Ah... You are right! The magister is the greatest mage in all of Esperia. Everything will be fine!
Hammie	That's what I like to hear.
Dolly 	Magister Merlin, you seem to be in quite a bit of trouble. Shall we find you someone to lend you a helping hand?
Player	How?
Dolly 	Leave it to me. I know a few people.
===Further Talk===
A new companion has joined. Everything seems to be ready. Leaving the Mystical House, Valen is spotted on the road ahead.
[Dialogue]
Merlin's ward has always protected Ryeham and brought forth bountiful harvests. But the weather has been growing cold recently. Go see Hogan and ask him about the recent anomalies.	[Dialogue]
Merlin's ward has always protected Ryeham and brought forth bountiful harvests. But the weather has been growing cold recently. Go see Hogan and ask him about the recent anomalies.
Valen 	Hmph... Took you a while. I've been waiting out here in the cold all day. They say it's always autumn in Ryeham, but right now, it's more like winter.
Hammie	It's said that Merlin's ward has long protected Ryeham. It's the only reason that people can actually live here.
Hammie	But recently, Ryeham's been getting colder. It's almost snowed the past few days. We've come with the magister to investigate this change in weather.
Valen 	My apologies, Miss Hamster, I never got your name.
Hammie	Yes, we should be introduced. You are Valen. I am Hammie.
Valen 	Are all your familiars hamsters, [Player's name]?
Player	[Option 1] Is that a problem?
Valen 	Nope...
Player	[Option 2] It seems so...
Valen 	That's unique indeed.
Hammie	Chippy told me that General Hogan ordered you to protect the magister.
Hammie	You must know that serving the magister is an honor, but it's not easy. I'll be observing you. I hope you'll become a competent retainer.
Valen 	Apologies again, but I have to correct you. I'm a knight, not someone's retainer.
Valen 	Protecting [Player's name] is just my current task. It's not a lifelong post.
Valen 	Unless... your magister is someone like the great Merlin, then I may consider it.
Chippy	Did I hear that right? Well, the magister... he/she is Mer... OUCH!
Chippy	Why did you just step on my foot, Hammie?!
Hammie	Oh, sorry... Chippy like to spout nonsense. Don't mind him, Mr. Valen.
Hammie	Once you've spent some time together, you'll realise that although the magister isn't Merlin, he/she is just as powerful!
Hammie	You'll see that he/she is practically the same as Merlin, except for the different appearance and name.
Valen 	Okay... I'll just wait and see.
Valen 	We should get going. I really want to get to Holistone as soon as possible. I need a hot drink to help me warm up.
Valen 	Dura above... I really hope the general doesn't give me another assignment.
===Go to Holistone===
Valen has been waiting outside the Mystical House for a long time. Let's link up with Valen and go to Holistone to meet General Hogan.
===Talk with Hogan===
Near the Empire's borders, Hogan awaits at Holistone. Go catch up with him.Overworld Dialogue(When arriving in Holistone) Valen: We're almost there. The general should be waiting for us.
[Dialogue]
Mirael, the Scarlet Sorceress denies her involvement in the fire at Ryeham. Therefore, Hogan asks you to look into the anomalies and the cause of the fire. He also assigns Valen to assist you with this matter.	[Dialogue]
Mirael, the Scarlet Sorceress denies her involvement in the fire at Ryeham. Therefore, Hogan asks you to look into the anomalies and the cause of the fire. He also assigns Valen to assist you with this matter.
Hogan 	Great, [Player's name], you seem to have pulled yourself together. I was really worried when you passed out.
Hogan 	So, how are you getting along with Valen? I hope he hasn't offended you already.
Player	[Option 1] We get along well.
Hogan 	Really? That guy's usually a handful.
Player	[Option 2] General, he needs tougher discipline.
Hogan 	...I guess it didn't go so well.
Hogan 	Valen! I told you to heed [Player's name]'s orders as if they were my own!
Valen 	That's not fair, General... These two little hamsters were watching my every move. I didn't slack off at all.
Hammie	Well, considering you helped us fight all the way here, I'll score your performance on the magister's behalf.
Hammie	80 out of 100. Keep up the good work, Mr. Valen.
Valen 	Yes, of course... thanks for your encouragement, Hammie.
Hogan 	Let me say this again, Valen. [Player's name] was sent by me specifically to look into the changing weather.
Hogan 	To ensure success, you must spare no effort in assisting [Player's name]. Furthermore...
Valen 	"You must ensure [Player's name]'s safety."
Valen 	I totally understand, General.
Hogan 	*Sigh*... [Player's name], Valen is my most trusted knight, both in strength and in character. His only shortcoming... is probably his bigh mouth.
Hogan 	Anyway, please teach this young man a thing or two during your time together. You can be as strict as you need to be.
Valen 	Stop teasing me, General. We should get down to business. The fire at Ryeham was clearly arson.
Hogan 	Yes, the young master of the Mithril Consortium identified the culprit as the Scarlet Sorceress. Rowan believes that she was the one who summoned those fire elementals.
Hogan 	The Scarlet Sorceress, however, denies it all.
Hogan 	I questioned the Scarlet Sorceress before you arrived, [Player's name]. I asked her what her reasons were for coming to Ryeham, but she didn't say a word.
Hogan 	What about you? Do you think the Scarlet Sorceress is the culprit?
Player	[Option 1] Yes
Hogan 	As it happens, the Scarlet Sorceress did say something. Just one thing, but it made me think.
Hogan 	She said that you'd exonerate her.
Player	[Option 2] No
Hogan 	Not that I doubt your judgement, but until the truth is uncovered, I can't let her go.
Hogan 	There's another matter I'm concerned about. The Scarlet Sorceress said that you'd exonerate her.
Hogan 	She seemed convinced that you would find the real culprit of the fire.
Hogan 	You and her... I don't mean to pry, but is she an acquaintance of yours?
Player	Hard to say. I don't remember.
Hogan 	True... You have lost your memory. Some things you might not be able to recall.
Hogan 	Don't worry. We'll get to the bottom of all of this in our investigation.
Hogan 	Oh, right. This is your first time in Holistone, isn't it?
Hogan 	Before troubling yourself with the investigation, you might as well take a tour around the village. I suspect you'll like it here.
Hogan 	Go have a look around, then come find me. I'll be waiting for you here.
=== Visit Dura Statue===
Hogan discussed the arsonist issue with us, and we decided to continue investigating the truth. Before that perhaps we should take a look at the statue of Dura.Overworld DialogueChippie: This is our chance to look around Holistone. We can find General Hogan later. Valen: Holistone's main attraction is Dura's Statue. It's famous in the empire. Valen: Come, I'll show you.
[Cutscene]
In Holistone, there stands a huge statue of the goddess Dura. When you see it, you seem to hear a distant voice calling to you...
Overworld DialogueValen: Are you okay? You've been staring at the statue... Player: I'm fine... Let's go.
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