Shangri-La I

Shangri-La I (also known as Page 53: The Land of Mystery and Page 54: Convincingly Realistic) is the first checkpoint in Shangri-La.
==Dialogue==
===Start===
Vermilion
: "The beauty of this place is truly breathtaking! Fluffy clouds filling the skies, with all the colors of the rainbow! It - it almost reminds me of the Southern Sky."
Southern Star
: "How odd. Truth be told, scenes like this are not common in the north. This place should be covered in a thick, white snow!"
Rama
: "Yes, well, I agree, this is all very picturesque, but has anyone noticed the sheer number and complexity of the paths around here? So many winding roads - we are bound to get lost..."
: "I suppose it is lucky for us that the weather is mild. If it were as cold here as it was back on the Snowy Peak, I'm not sure I could have borne it."
Vermilion
: "Hmm, that's funny - I don't remember being cold up there at all. Do you suppose it was because of my feathered outfit?"
Southern Star
: "Yes, of course. Remember, your mother left you that feathery travel gear; it is a priceless heirloom, passed down from one generation of your family to the next. She knew that it would protect you in your adventures. You should cherish it! It has immeasurable value."
Vermilion
: "Yes, Master! I shall treasure this gift from my mother always." As Southern Star stresses the value of Vermilion's travel outfit, she finds herself appreciatively stroking its feathers.
Rama
: "Friends, wait! I see some of the Demon King's men just up ahead. Perhaps they have been tracking us; this could well be a trap set by the Demon King."
===Against <Seat of Judgment> Nalani===
===Finish===
Vermilion
: "Why do they turn into piles of sand when they're defeated? This is very strange... There must be a reason..."
Rama
: "I have no idea... I can't even tell what these creatures are, or if they're real... But their bodies must be real enough, at least, seeing as they're savagely attacking us!"
Vermilion
: "Where did the road go? It has completely vanished!" Vermilion apprehensively points behind them, where the road seems to have completely disappeared. In its place stands a towering rock wall.
Rama
: "That wasn't there a moment ago. Was it?" Rama stares at the rock wall in astonishment. He can see ancient runes carved into the stone, glowing faintly.
: "Shangri-La... The holy realm of legend? Surely, not even the Demon King would dare go that far..." As he deciphers the runes on the wall, Rama becomes increasingly worried.
Southern Star
: "Holy realm? Shouldn't we be more concerned about our chances of becoming stranded out here and dying in the middle of nowhere?"
Rama
: "Shangri-La is a beautiful holy realm, described in ancient legend as a timeless paradise, without death or aging. Of course, no one has ever found it..."
: "... Until now, it seems. It looks like the Demon King has spread his tyrannical rule to include this utopia of the old world. Naturally, this is a very distressing revelation, especially considering that this may be where the bulk of his troops are assembled, as well..."
Vermilion
: "We must keep going! We have no choice, anyway." Vermilion points just ahead, where a new road shimmers into view.
Rama
: "You speak the truth. This looks like our only option. Please keep an eye out for my wife. If Theda is stranded here somewhere... She is in graver danger than I had imagined." Rama's voice is tight with worry.
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