The Jester Who'd Be King/Plot Details

===Cutscenes===
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===Game Script===
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The Jester Who'd Be King (pt.1) - Windurst Woods
Apururu: You have my thanks. 
I'm sure you've heard from the guards how terrible-werribly important this mission is to me.
Apururu: As you know, my brother, Minister Ajido-Marujido, has now spent a considerable amountaru of time in the Dark Dungeon.
Apururu: My brother is a very resilient person. 
However, the Dark Dungeon is a chamber that drains magical power. To spend this much time in there...
Apururu: I beg of you! 
Please help me save him! I know this goes against all the rules, but I have to help my brother! 
:Help out?
::Leave it to me!
::It's too risky. <----- Chose this option
Apururu: ..... 
That's true... But I know you can do it. 
:Help out?
::Leave it to me! <----- Chose this option
::It's too risky.
Apururu: ...Thank you. 
Player name...
Apururu: I've been researching a way to save my brother. 
Apururu: The chambers that lie beneath the central tower are sealed with the power of the stars and the moon. This means that the doors to those chambers can only be opened with an item imbued with that same power.
Apururu: The rings carry-warried by the ministers are such items. Every time a minister is appointed, a ring is made and presented to the new minister by Heavens Tower.
Apururu: After learning this, I took the Manustery ring and set off for the Dark Dungeon...
Shantotto: Give it up, Apururu. 
That seal is beyond you. 
Apururu: Professor Shantotto...
Shantotto: I heard you were sneaking around, asking people about the Dark Dungeon. 
Why don't you just stand at the top of Heavens Tower and yell, "I'm going to break my brother out of jail. Arrest me, someone!" 
Shantotto: How imprudent. 
And you were always such a bright student. 
Apururu: I won'taru just stand by and let my brother waste away in there! But I can't...the door won't... 
Shantotto: I understand how you feel. I don't want to lose him either. 
Especially after all the trouble I've gone through to raise a tough-as-nails, wicked-wand-wielding, savage-spell-slinging wizard to take over as Orastery minister...
Shantotto: Listen up and I'll explain about the door deep below the tower.
Shantotto: This door, as you've discovered, can be opened by the power of the stars and the moon. Everything in the Horutoto Ruins is governed by this power.
Shantotto: However, the magic sealing these doors was weakened when several of the towers were severly damaged during the Great War.
Shantotto: And so up until now, these doors could have been opened with a single minister's ring--no need for a charm created by Heavens Tower, like before. 
Apururu: ...!
Shantotto: Haven't you figured it out? What does that head of yours contain? 
You would have realized it by now if you were using that melon you call a brain.
Shantotto: If you'll recall, Ajido-Marujido restored the power of the ruins, my dear dumpling. 
Now, you are no longer able to open the doors by using just a single ring. 
Shantotto: Ohoho, such stupidity! 
Apururu: ..... 
Shantotto: ...Ah, forgive my amusement. I didn't come just to laugh at you. 
I have a brilliant idea to help your brother through. 
Apururu: Really, Professor Shantotto? 
Please tell me what I have to do.
Shantotto: Ohoho! 
You must gather the rings of the five ministers. Yes, yes. It is a chore. 
But, using their combinded power, you should be able to dispel the seal on the door.
Shantotto: Bring the five rings to my house in Windurst Walls. 
We can only get started when we have them all. 
Ohoho! 
Apururu: Thank you so much, Professor. I will never forget this.
Shantotto: You'd better not. Ah, and there's one more thing you'd better not forget. 
Don't think of going after the rings yourself. It would be something you'd regret.
Shantotto: Leave it to an adventurer who's capable. 
Do you know Player name? He's/She's very useful and usable.
Shantotto: It almost boggles the mind how eager he/she is to stick his/her nose into some dangerous squeeze. 
There's no reason not to take advantage of Player name's natural tendencies.
Apururu: This is why I need your help. 
Here... This is my Manustery ring.
Apururu: I know it's a lot to ask, but...please save my brother. I beg of you.
The Jester Who'd Be King - Windurst Waters
Tosuka-Porika: Hrmm! 
What!? There's no reason for me to feel guilty! 
I have absolutaruly no intention of defying the will of the Star Sibyl! 
Tosuka-Porika: ...? What was that? 
You want me to lend you my Optistery ring again?
Tosuka-Porika: Hrmm, I know what you're up to! 
You want to go back to the Animastery, don't you!?
Tosuka-Porika: There's no more reason for you to go there. In factaru, you really shouldn't. How would you talk yourself out of trouble-wouble if you happened to run into the Star Sibyl again? 
Tosuka-Porika: ...Hrmm! What's that!? 
That's not the reason? You mean to break Ajido-Marujido out of the Dark Dungeon using my Optistery ring!?
Tosuka-Porika: ...Hmmm... 
The Dark Dungeon, huh? They say that the Dark Dungeon drains a person's magical power, eventually killing them...
Tosuka-Porika: I doubtaru the Star Sibyl really intends to rob-wob Ajido-Marujido of his life. But she may be angry enought to rob him of his life as a mage. 
Tosuka-Porika: Hrmm!? 
There was once a similar tragedy...I seem to recall... 
Now...who was that...? 
Tosuka-Porika: ...In any case, I have not the slightest-wightest interest in doing anything that would benifitaru Ajido-Marujido. If you're looking for help from me, you've come to the wrong place. Now, get out of here!
Tosuka-Porika: ...!? 
Hrm? Just a momentaru...?
Tosuka-Porika: It can't be... Hrmm... 
That power I feel coming from you... 
Tosuka-Porika: The magic has returned to the blank tome! It's a miracle...! 
This will mean the salvation of Windurst!
Tosuka-Porika: ...What!? 
You intend to have Ajido-Marujido read the book!? 
Don'taru be a fool! If you want someone to read it, then give it to me. I can...!
Tosuka-Porika: Great Goddess! 
I cannot... This is beyond my stregth... 
I may be able to open it if I had Diza Star of the Star Sibyl... 
Tosuka-Porika: ......
Tosuka-Porika: Hrmm... 
A wily wizard of Ajido-Marujido's power should be able to withstand this magic...
Tosuka-Porika: ...I admit defeataru!
Tosuka-Porika: But if I help you get this book to Ajido-Marujido, you mustaru tell me what knowledge its pages contain.
Tosuka-Porika: I mustaru know the dangerous truth learned by Minister Karaha-Baruha.
Tosuka-Porika: Here, take my Optistery ring. 
Return it to me as soon as your task is complete!
The Jester Who'd Be King - Davoi
Sedal-Godjal: ...Ah, justaru the person I wanted to see. 
There's something I wanted to ask you...
Sedal-Godjal: How did you use that malevolent magic doll to track me down?
Sedal-Godjal: The Aurastery ring!? So this ring is what broughtaru about my discovery. 
Well, I can't just throw it away...
Sedal-Godjal: Hmmm, what to do? 
Here, I'll give it to you for safekeeping. Please hold on to it until I return to the Aurastery.
The Jester Who'd Be King - Fei'Yin
Rukususu: I never expected to see you here again... 
You adventurers certainly get around.
Rukususu: ...And now what of zee Book of zee Gods? What has become of it since zee ancient restored its magic?
Rukususu: ...I see. 
Zee Star Sybil has yet to forgive Ajido-Marujido...
Rukususu: If she is really zat furious... 
...It's possible zee Star Sybil intends to quash all traces of Ajido-Marujido's natural-born magical ability.
Rukususu: Zee Dark Dungeon has zat kind of power. In my student days, I saw with my own eyes one who had met with such a fate.
Rukususu: ..... 
And how is poor Apururu holding up? 
She mustaru be worrying herself sick.
Rukususu: And zat is zee course of action she has decided on? 
...Such a brave girl. 
Rukususu: Well, zen. 
You must take my Rhinostery ring and return to Windurst. Please help our dear Apururu.
Rukususu: Take zee Book of zee Gods to Ajido-Marujido. He is not one to shrink back in zee face of zee truth.
The Jester Who'd Be King - Heavens Tower
Kupipi: What is it, what is it? 
You seem a~ll worked up about something.
Kupipi: I don't respond to veiled threats. 
If you have something you want to ask me, just come out and say it.
Kupipi: ...A~bsolutely not. 
The Orastery ring is extre~mely valuable and can't just be handed over to any old adventurer on demand. 
Tell me exa~ctly what you want to use it for.
:Why do you want the ring?
::For a jai~lbreak! <----- Chose this option
::As a favor for Minister Apu~ruru.
::As a favor for the O~rastery.
Kupipi: !!! 
A~bsolutely out of the question!!!
:Why do you want the ring?
::For a jai~lbreak!
::As a favor for Minister Apu~ruru. <----- Chose this option
::As a favor for the O~rastery.
Kupipi: For Minister Apururu...? 
There's something deci~dedly suspicious going on here.
:Why do you want the ring?
::For a jai~lbreak!
::As a favor for Minister Apu~ruru.
::As a favor for the O~rastery. <----- Chose this option
Kupipi: You can tell the members of the Orastery that one of them can bring proof of his identity and come to Heavens Tower himself.
Kupipi: ...But maybe I've been a li~ttle hasty. You and I have known each other for a while now, and I assume you have a goo~d reason for wanting the ring.
Kupipi: So I'll give you a li~ttle hint. The Orastery ring is being carried by Semih Lafihna.
Kupipi: At the moment, she's off at the northwest tower of the Horutoto Ruins, dealing with the roguey-wougey Cardians.
Kupipi: ...She's been gone such a lo~ng time, though, and I'm starting to worry.
The Jester Who'd Be King - Outer Horutoto Ruins
Ace of Wands: This tower is the territory of the Cardians. 
No intruders will be permitted.
Ace of Swords: All intruders will be sent to oblivion!
Semih Lafihna: This is not a game, you overgrrrown puppets!
Semih Lafihna: Your usefulness has ended! Without your master, you have no more rrreason to exist! Embrrrace the eternal slumber that awaits you!
Ace of Wands: Things have changed. 
We have chosen our king.
Ace of Swords: Our king has arisen and we rally to his standard. We join with our king to build our future!
Semih Lafihna: You have chosen a king!? 
Minister Zonpa-Zippa of the Manustery still lives!?
Ace of Swords: Zonpa-Zippa! 
He is no king. 
He is nothing more than a foolish jester, tainted with the guilt of his crimes.
Ace of Wands: Our king is noble and powerful, a dazzling presence...
Ace of Wands: ...Who goes there!? Seize him/her!
Semih Lafihna: You! Why are you...!
Ace of Swords: Now we have two intruders to punish. Let us deal with these interlopers before others arrive to complicate things.
Ace of Wands: Yes, let us punish them. Let us punish them now.
Joker: ...Hold.
Ace of Swords: Your Majesty!
Ace of Wands: Your Majesty!
Joker: What do you intend to do with these people?
Ace of Swords: They are intruders who have trespassed in the royal chambers. They will be punished.
Joker: ...I forbid it. 
This person, Player name... 
He/She is the star born from the wish of the Star Sibyl. 
If he/she is lost to us, we lose ourselves an ally.
Joker: Player name still has an important role to play. 
He/She will make me whole again...
Ace of Swords: Your Majesty, if this person is to be spared, what is to become of the Mithra?
Joker: The Mithra also has her roles to play. The first of which is to hand over the ring she has to Player name.
Semih Lafihna: What!?
Semih Lafihna: Goddess currrse you! 
But it seems I have little choice...
Joker: You have another role you must perform. You must protect the Star Sibyl. Until the moment comes when the stars converge, you must defend the Star Sibyl from the bearer of darkness.
Semih Lafihna: !!! 
You know of the bearer of darkness!?
Joker: When the stars come together, all will be revealed. 
But whether that moment comes depends solely on your ability and talent. You must create that moment.
Joker: Player name. 
At this time, you are our brightest guiding star. 
Illumine our land and our sky with your brilliance.
The Jester Who'd Be King (pt.2) - Windurst Woods
Apururu: What's that!? 
The Cardians have chosen a king!? 
What on Vana'diel are they thinking!?
Apururu: I understand when Cardians no longer follow the orders of their masters. This is what happens when the concept of "master" ceases to have meaning to them.
Apururu: But after this has happened, they shouldn't be taking on a new master. For that to happen...
Apururu: ...... 
No. It's not possible!
Apururu: ...... 
But putting that aside for a moment, please take the rings to Professor Shantotto in Windurst Walls.
Apururu: I mustaru apologize, I was a little-bitty distracted by what you told me...
The Jester Who'd Be King - Windurst Walls
Shantotto: You said something!? 
You’ve collected all five of the minister rings!?
Shantotto: ...Well, well, well. 
I never believed you would actually get them all. 
Come on then, let’s have a look at them, don’t stall.
Shantotto: ...You’ve done well. 
But the fact that a ragtag adventurer such as you could bring together all five rings... 
Something about that just chills by bones and makes me cringe.
Shantotto: This undertaking will most likely leave a mark on Windurst’s history.
Shantotto: And now that we have all of the ministers in on the act, Apururu won’t have to shoulder all the blame, will she?
Shantotto: ...Right, then. 
Let’s complete the final preparations.
Shantotto: Hocus-pocus circularum-focus!
Shantotto: Ohohoho! 
Behold, the forbidden glove of perpetual twilight! 
Now all that’s left is for you to take this to Apururu.
The Jester Who'd Be King (pt.3) - Windurst Woods
Apururu: You've completed the preparations for opening the Dark Dungeon!? Wonderful! You have my mostaru heartfelt thanks!
Apururu: Now, to the Dark Dungeon we go! 
...Oh, that won't do. Professor Shantotto said I shouldn't be seen traveling with you.
Apururu: We'll rendezvous by the door. Please be careful, Player name.
The Jester Who'd Be King - Inner Horutoto Ruins
Apururu: I'm sorry I'm late.
Apururu: Okay, here goes. 
Player name, keep a look out!
Apururu: My dear brother!
Ajido-Marujido: Uh...? ...You... 
Is this a dream?
Apururu: Ajido-Marujido, are you alrightaru!? 
This is no dream! Please wake up!
Ajido-Marujido: Not a dream, huh...? 
It feels like I've been trapped in a never-ending nightmare...
Ajido-Marujido: The bearer of darkness was here... 
He said he was searching for something... 
He seemed to be...in pain...
Apururu: The bearer of darkness? 
What are you talking about?
Ajido-Marujido: What is that? 
I sense a mysterious force nearby... 
What is that you're carrying?
Ajido-Marujido: Are you kidding me? 
One of the ancients returned the magic to this tome?
Ajido-Marujido: That's just ludicrous...! 
But still, this level of power... It's most definitely...
Apururu: That book... Could it be...!
Apururu: Ajido-Marujido, no!
Apururu: Ajido-Marujido!!!
The Jester Who'd Be King (pt.4) - Windurst Woods
Apururu: Player name. 
...My brother has yet to open his eyes...
Apururu: Professor Shantotto came to check on his condition, but there was nothing she could do... 
If he doesn't regain consciousness...
Apururu: ...... 
But I must stay strong. Thank you, adventurer.
Apururu: I will never forget what you did to help my dear brother.
Apururu: Oh, and about the glove of perpetual twilight... Professor Shantotto still...
Apururu: Well, perhaps you should go and ask the professor.
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