Maiden of Light/Quotes

## Houses

* > **Man**What's that? Are you out of your mind? I'm not joining any resistance movement! We have sick people to look after here! Wilhelm came here only three days ago and killed a bunch of villagers for nothing! I'm not throwing my life away, no sir! I'd rather run away than fight a dragon![If visiting unit holds an Anti-Toxin:]**Visitor**Sick people you say? Here, take this medicine. It's probably more of help to you than to us.**Man**Y-You would go through the trouble of helping someone who just rejected you? Clearly you are not like the Timaetans. Forgive me for my harsh words. We cannot help you fight, but you can have this axe here, it looks very nice. It was left here by someone who died at the hands of the scalies.
* > **Man**Wilhelm marched into our village a few days ago, looking for someone. We told him we didn't know who they were, but then he turned violent! Well, we're not going to lie down and take some half-dragon's abuse! With House Steel's help, we'll turn the tables and fight back! To arms!
* > **Man**You're from House Steel? Praise the Divines! We've lost too many to the Timaetans! We will rise up and fight by your side!
* > **Woman**You're here to fight those half-dragon Timaetans? Those foul murderers! They butchered my husband like a pig! Laughed at his corpse! Mocked him! This was my husband's sword. Take it. But do me one favor. Run at least one of those dragons through with it! Make the little worm beg for mercy!
* > [Before turn 6]**Aylanda**Can't a woman get a bit of privacy? Get out of here ![After turn 6]**Visitor**Doesn't appear to be anyone at home.

###  Natalie

With  Baudimon

> **Natalie**Hey! Are you back for round two?! I'll knock your bloody head off! Put your dukes up! I'll slap you silly any day of the week!**Baudimon**Calm down, kid. I don't even know who you are.**Natalie**Hmm? You ain't with them soldiers? Them scale-eyed looking weirdos?!**Baudimon**No. I am Baudimon, Second Prince of House Steel. And you are...?**Natalie**Oh, shucks! And here I thought you were one o' them Timaetans! Nice to meet'cha! I'm Natalie Winters! Twenty years old!**Baudimon**You look ten.**Natalie**What's that? Nuh-uh, buster! I'm at least Eighteen!**Baudimon**This isn't a haggling matter. You can't bargain over age.**Natalie**Fine! Fourteen years old! Take it or leave it!**Baudimon**Okay. Sure. Sorry, little girl, but I have to go. I'm fighting the dragons right now, and-**Natalie**What? You are?! Well shoot, ain't that just perfect! Those toads done went and offed m'best friend, John! I've been itching to pay 'em back! I'll join you!**Baudimon**...I mean, we could use the help, I suppose. You seem a little young though...**Natalie**Psh. You ain't never seen a ten year-old stab a fella before?**Baudimon**No. I haven't. You can come if you want, but stay safe. My men can't keep an eye out for you if you stray too far.**Natalie**No worries, gramps! I know how to cut off limbs and heads! Justice for John-bro! Justice for my turtle!**Baudimon**...**Baudimon**Wait, did she say 'turtle'?

With  Jakka

> **Jakka**...Hello? Is anyone home? I'm here to ask for help fighting the Timaetans!**Natalie**Huh? What's that?! Gimme one hot second, buster! Aw, shucks! Are you one o' them freedom fighters?**Jakka**Not quite. I'm Jakka. I work for Prince Baudimon of House Steel. Are... your parents home, kid?**Natalie**My parents? Nope! They're about as dead as a doorknob! Just like my best friend, John! The damn scalies whacked him! Poor fella never saw it coming!**Jakka**...Oh. I'm sorry for your loss. I didn't realize. Damn. These Timaetans are awful, killing families...**Natalie**Eh? What'choo talkin' about, dumbass? The scalies didn't kill m'parents. My folks done did died back when I was just a wee little lass! They DID kill my best friend! I'll make those lizards pay!**Jakka**Oh. Well, I guess I misunderstood. If you want to join me, you can. Just look for openings, don't rush in and get yourself killed.**Natalie**Come on, old man. What I look like, some big dumb stupid? I've been choppin' ugly blokes for longer'n you've been alive!**Jakka**Somehow, I doubt that.**Natalie**I'll make you eat those words, just you wait and see! Natalie Winters is the strongest swordswoman in all of Andaron!**Jakka**Yeahhh... I think Thea will have something to say about that.

With  Colter

> **Colter**Hey. Anyone home?**Natalie**Good heavens! Did I just hear a snake hissin' in the kitchen? Or maybe I left the kettle on for too long!**Colter**Ah! Who are you, creepy guy all dressed up in rags? Are you plannin' ta' kill me? Cuz Natalie Winters don't be messin' around, I tell you that! I'll smack the knife right outta yo' hands, Snake-Charmin' Skippy!**Natalie**Don't mind my rags. I grew up in the ghetto. I got used to wearing stuff like this. I'm looking for soldiers to fight the Timaetans. You know anyone who fits the bill, Natalie?**Natalie**Well, shoot! You asked the right girl, pal! You won't find a better sword-gal in Andaron! I'm the best there is!**Colter**Oh, I don't know about that. My sister's an amateur, but she'd still kick your ass.**Natalie**Ho-ho! Them sound like fightin' words! But hold up a second, boss. What's this about a sister? You got a cute sister? Real cute? Super cute? I'd like ta' meet her!**Colter**If you want to meet her, feel free to follow after me. You might run into Thea, but don't expect her to get close. She's not the 'friendly' type.**Natalie**We'll see about that! Natalie Winters is an expert at wooing the opposite sex!**Colter**...Uh. But... aren't you a girl, too?**Natalie**...**Natalie**Well, hot-diggity-dog! It appears that I am! It's so easy to forget these things!**Colter**Never mind.

With  Thea

> **Thea**Hellooooo... anyone home? Hopefully no ghosts... I don't like ghosts.**Natalie**Yeap! Gimme one second, honey girl!**Thea**Oh no.**Natalie**....**Thea**Oh! Your voice is awfully... macho. I was expecting some weirdo creep.**Natalie**Well how you doin', missy? Name's Natalie Winters! You came at a good time! I'm about to pack m'stuff!**Thea**Huh? Are you leaving? In the middle of an enemy occupation?**Natalie**Darn straight, sweet-cheeks! Ain't no better time than when the city's locked down tight! And since you're here, you'n me can ride off into the sunset together!**Thea**Err. That's a... strange offer. I'm kind of busy, right now. I'm actually going around looking for help fighting the Timaetans.**Natalie**You are? Oh, wow! That's even better! Those fellas killed m'friend, John! They stomped him to death and didn't stop even when he cried in pain!**Thea**They did?! That's terrible! How awful! You must be in so much pain right now...**Natalie**Yeap... poor John. He was the best turtle a fella could ever hope for. Sniff...**Thea**Wait, a turtle? John was a turtle?**Natalie**Uh-huh. And what a good turtle he was! He always listened when I was sad. He never talked bad about me. He was m'bestest friend!**Thea**I see. Well... I can't fully understand, but John must have been important to you. Why don't you join me and my friends? We can help you get revenge for John! Let's make those Timaetans bleed!**Natalie**Aw, shucks! Now that sounds like a date! You're singin' mah song, girl!**Thea**...You are a strange child.

With  Samuel

> **Samuel**I am Samuel Rose, retainer for Prince Baudimon. Are the owners of this residence home?**Natalie**One second! Oh! Well, look at you, your highness! You look like a wolf in sheep's clothing! What can I do ya for, Big Man Sam?**Samuel**Hello, child. Are your parents home? I have come to form a militia. My prince intends to seize the town back from our enemies, the Timaetans.**Natalie**Is that so? Well golly, sorry to say, but I'm the only person living here! My folks fell off the map when I was born, so I live alone. Well, I had my best friend, John, but the Timaetans offed him. Stinkin' scalies! Bunch of jerks!**Samuel**I see. I am sorry for your loss. Since there are no adults here, I will take my leave.**Natalie**No problem, grandpa! I'm on my way to leave, anyway. Ain't no place for me here, now that John's gone.**Samuel**You... are leaving town?**Natalie**Mhm!**Samuel**On your own?**Natalie**Yessiree! Exactly right!**Samuel**Tsk. I cannot allow a young girl to run off all by herself. This world is too dangerous for young'uns to adventure alone.**Natalie**Oh, I dunno! You look pretty dangerous yourself, grandpa!**Samuel**Indeed, I am. But far less so compared to the alternatives. You will come with me and take shelter under my prince's banner. Judging by your calluses, you have some skill with a blade. We will find work for you in my liege's army.**Natalie**Well, okay then! Sounds like I don't have much choice in the matter!**Samuel**You do not.**Natalie**Seriously, grandpa. You're pretty scary.

With  Lilinette

> **Lilinette**Hello! Does anyone live here?**Natalie**Whoa! Hold up! I think I hear an angel! Gimme just one second, honey-bunches!**Lilinette**Oh? It seems someone is home, after all. Quite the masculine sounding fellow too.**Natalie**Whoa! Ho-ley smokes! Now ain't you just the cutest belle I ever laid eyes on! What's your name, sweet-pea? Mine's Natalie Winters!**Lilinette**Oh, hello, Natalie. I am Lilinette Rose! I hail from House Rose, as you might imagine.**Natalie**...**Lilinette**Hm? Is something wrong?**Natalie**Wrong? Wrong?! Not at all! Oh, lord, I thank ye for this blessing! To meet mah idol in the flesh! What a joyous day this be!**Lilinette**I see! You must be a fan of my plays!**Natalie**Darn right I am, honey-girl! I've watched all three of 'em a whole bunch o' times! Me and m'best friend John! I'm so excited to meet ya! You're prettier than a
> painting in a chapel!**Lilinette**That's great, but... are your parents home, Natalie? I'm actually here looking for adults to fight the Timaetans.**Natalie**Sorry, sweetcheeks, but my folks done kicked the bucket when I was a lass. Ain't nobody livin' here but me now! I was about to leave, actually. Now that m'best friend John's gone, I ain't got no reason to stay.**Lilinette**Oh, no, that's too terrible! Why don't you come with me? You'll make lots of friends!**Natalie**Really? You'd let a street beggar like me tag along? That's awful dandy of ya!**Lilinette**No worries. I'll pull some strings and Baudimon will let you in his army. If you get hurt, I'll heal you myself!**Natalie**Aw, shucks. For a gal like you, I'd break my leg every day!

With  Angelus

> **Angelus**Hellooo! Dost any fair maidens reside here? Or perhaps handsome, gallant men?**Natalie**Hold on a second, yappy-mouth! I'll be right out!**Angelus**...Yappy-mouth? This fellow seems unnecessarily rude.**Natalie**...**Angelus**Oh. Not a fellow at all, but quite the masculine voice.**Natalie**Well howdy-do, Loud Purple Man! Is that a lute tied to your side? Are you some kinda songbird?**Angelus**Why, yes! I am Sir Angelus the Gallant, a most well-known bard from Darkholm! Ah, for you to recognize my craft, you must be a fellow connoisseur of-**Natalie**Alright, alright, quiet down, big-mouth. I didn't ask for your whole life story! What'choo doin' bargin' into my house in the middle of the day? You need some thugs smacked around? Cuz I'm an expert at dicing goons!**Angelus**Oh, actually, yes! My master, Prince Baudimon, requires assistance. We need soldiers to help rout the Timaetans occupying your village.**Natalie**What! No kiddin'! Hot diggity-dog, now that sounds like an adventure! What I gotta pay to jump in on this little escapade?**Angelus**Not one single copper pence! In fact, Sir Baudimon will pay YOU for any services rendered!**Natalie**Wowee, most excellent! I can get paid to fight bad guys! John would be so proud! I'm in, Mister Bard Man! Let's get a move on!**Angelus**I am pleased to have you join our company.

With  Shom

> **Shom**Hello? Anyone home? Great, nobody's here. I can just slip away-**Natalie**Yeap! Who's there? Gimme just one hot second, partner!**Shom**...Oh no. That voice sounds... annoying.**Natalie**Well howdy-do, cucumber-hair! What can I do ya for, darlin'?**Shom**I immediately regret coming here.**Natalie**What's that? Speak up, mumble-mouth! I can't hear a word you're sayin'! You look too pretty t'be one o' them scale-faces! You're human, right?**Shom**Yes. I'm human. I, uh... I'm here to ask for help fighting the Timaetans.**Natalie**Eh? What's that? You wanna fight some tomatoes? Haha! You're a real funny kid, pal! I like the cut o' your jibe!**Shom**Kid? I'm older than you.**Natalie**Uh-huh. Uh-huh. Still dunno what you're talkin' about! Why'd you pop in here anyway? Need a friend or somethin'?**Shom**You know, I think I'll just leave.**Natalie**Leave?! Haha, what a fella. You can't leave yet, honey-sugar!**Shom**...And why is that?**Natalie**'Cause I'm coming with ya! You can't just walk in on Natalie Winters and leave! We're best friends forever now, sport!**Shom**No, Divines, please. Anything but that. I'm getting Bard flashbacks.**Natalie**Let's sing a song together! You and me swimmin' across them seas! Root-toot-toot!**Shom**This is at least the second worst thing to ever happen to me.

With  Fred

> **Fred**Hello! Peasants! Stinking peasants! Are any of you mud-bathers home?**Natalie**What the heck? Why is some prick howlin' in m'kitchen?! Oh! Good heavens! Why did you ride yer horse into mah house? Only a real jerk would do such an inconsiderate thing!**Fred**You there, little girl. I've no time to blabber. Call out your parents. I am Sir Frederick, an envoy of House Steel. Second Prince Baudimon needs peasants to serve in his army! Your ilk will be appropriately compensated for your service.**Natalie**Err, no thank you! I would rather not serve some army of jerks! Natalie Winters has got places ta' go, and places ta' be! If you can't ask nicely, then git' on outta mah house!**Fred**What's that? Stupid girl. It is your honor to serve the Second Prince. Now, lace up your boots and prepare to march! I am conscripting you!**Natalie**What? Seriously? Aw, shucks. Now that sounds like a real pain in m'arse. Stupid horse-face Johnson...

With  Runa

> **Runa**H-hello? Is anyone home? I don't mean to be a bother...**Natalie**I'll be right out! Ah! Oh my goodness, gracious!**Runa**Hello, there. I'm Runa. I'm looking for soldiers to fight the Timaetans. D-do you know anyone who-**Natalie**Eeeee! You're such a cutie! You said your name was Runa? My name is Natalie Winters! I bet we're about the same age!**Runa**Um. Uh... h-hello? Nice to meet you, Natalie... Do you have to get so... close?**Natalie**Oh, heavens! Where are my manners? When I see a cute girl, I just lose m'mind! I'm about to leave this town. Come with me!**Runa**Oh, no. I'm sorry! I don't think I can. I'm on a quest to find my father. W-why don't you come with me, instead?**Natalie**Oh, heck yes! I'm all over that offer, darlin'! You just lead the way, honey-sugar! I'll follow!**Runa**Okay... you're weird...

With  Bjarki

> **Bjarki**..Hello. Able-bodied soldiers. Are there any here?**Natalie**Whoa! Do I hear a bloody minotaur in the kitchen? Gimme one sec, darlin'! Mother of god! Did someone feed you a whole cow? Got-damn, mister! You're as big as a house!**Bjarki**...Hello, child. Your parents. Where are they?**Natalie**Mah parents? Sorry, Big Bull Guy, but they done died a long time ago! Ain't nobody in this house but me, Natalie Winters, age twenty-two!**Bjarki**You are an adult?**Natalie**Err, sure! I'm tough as nails, big guy! I can fight with the best of 'em!**Bjarki**Good. You come with me. Fight the Timaetans.**Natalie**...Eh? Just like that? Well, alrighty then! Looks like it's time for an adventure!

With  Berit

> **Natalie**...Yeap... gotta just pack this in real tight, and I'll be all ready ta go! Gonna git on outta this town!**Berit**Hello?**Natalie**Jumpin jackrabbits! Who let the giant in?! You are one big fella!**Berit**Fella? But I'm a girl.**Natalie**...Oh, wowee! So you are! My 'pologies missy, didn't see ya all the way up there! You're taller'n two yard-sticks stacked on top o' each other! What kinda greens you been eatin' to grow so tall?**Berit**Greens? Funny you should ask. I cook all my own meals! I eat grass, dirt, all sorts of natural supplements! I'm from Hornheim, so we live nature-based lives.**Natalie**Alright! So yer' some kinda tree-hugging hippie! I can dig it! Natalie Winters will make friends with anyone! So, what'choo doin' poppin' into my neck o' the woods? You here to ask for handouts? I ain't got no money, sister! This girl is about as poor as a chipmunk without any acorns!**Berit**Money? No, no. I was hoping to find some adults here. We're trying to rouse people to fight the Timaetan occupiers!**Natalie**Ah, sorry, sweet-pea. Ain't no adults here. But no worries! You've got the next best thing! Me!**Berit**You? But you're just a kid.**Natalie**Don't let mah size fool ya, honey. Natalie Winters is the best kid swordswoman you'll ever meet! I chop and slice with the best o' 'em! I'm a legend in these parts!**Berit**Really? Great! We can use all the help we can get. Feel free to tag along.**Natalie**Ho-ho! Don't you worry, blondie! You'n me are gonna be besties!

With  Victoria

> **Victoria**Hello! Is anyone here? I come in peace!**Natalie**Gimme a moment! I'm on mah way out! Why, hello there, gorgeous! Look at that pretty red hair! What's a dame like you doin' in a run-down town like this?**Victoria**Hello, little girl. I'm looking for soldiers to fight the Timaetans. I represent Second Prince Baudimon of House Steel.**Natalie**Is that so? Well, you've come to the right place. I'm Natalie Winters, best swordswoman in Silvermist! With mah keen eyes, I spy calluses on your hand! Looks to me like you're a sword-usin' girl, too!**Victoria**Yes, I am! You have good eyes. If you'd like, you can join me and all of my friends. Just stay behind me and don't put yourself in danger. I'll lead the charge!**Natalie**Pretty lady, you're just mah type! I'll be sure to stay close by ya!**Victoria**Well, alright, then.

With  Garam

> **Garam**...**Natalie**Eh? Wassat? Do I hear got-damned horse hooves in mah kitchen?! What in tarnation? Someone done shoved a fella inside a horse! Oh, Divines! Are you okay, darlin'? Do you require medical assistin'?**Garam**I am fine, little two-legs child. I am a noble centaur. This is how my people appear.**Natalie**Whaaat? You serious? That's crazy! I ain't seen nobody like you before! I'm guessin' ya' papa got his groove on with a cute steed, eh? Or maybe it was ya' mama? I ain't judgin'! I'm all open-minded and stuff! Just like m'best friend, John!**Garam**John?**Natalie**Ayup! My bestest friend, John! Them scalies outside done took him on a ride to the Great Beyond! Poor John... he was such a good turtle. The bestest ever...**Garam**I see. You have suffered, child. I, too, have endured great pain. Why not come with me? You can make new friends by tagging along.**Natalie**Gosh, golly! You think so? Well, alrighty! Sounds fun! Natalie Winters never gives up on a challenge, no siree!

With  Estelle

> **Estelle**Behold, villagers of Goldspray! An expert walks among you! Where might the owners of this abode be, I wonder?**Natalie**Wassat? I hear the voice of a cutie! Just one sec, darlin'!**Estelle**Gah! That masculine voice! I sense a creep in the dark! I must prepare to defend myself from his vile eyes!**Natalie**....**Estelle**...Oh! A girl! Whew. I thought for sure it would be some scrungy-**Natalie**Well howdy-do, city slicker! What'choo doin' way out here? Silvermist's a bit out of the way for a noble like y'self!**Estelle**Um. Well, hello there, little girl. I am Lady Estelle, a Lightbringer! I've come to recruit men and women to fight for a pervert's cause!**Natalie**Eh? A pervert? Who?**Estelle**Prince Baldimon of House Steel. That fiend is always ogling me! Anyway, we have to protect this city from some bad guys. So, uh, are you an expert? You don't look like one...**Natalie**Damn right, girl! I'm an expert swordswoman, king of the blade! If you want bad guy butts, I'm the, uh, butt-basher! For sure!**Estelle**I knew immediately you were an expert. I'm an expert at finding other experts! How would you like to fight for a good cause, and get paid doing it?**Natalie**Hmm... I dunno, sister. You're cute and all, but...**Estelle**But?**Natalie**But an expert can't sell their skills for cheap! I'm gonna need ya to doub- no, triple my rate!**Estelle**Triple your rate? Gasp! You really are an expert! This is the demeanor of a true swordmaster! Alright, I'll make sure Baldimon pays you well! And for good measure, I'll renegotiate my pay too!**Natalie**Really? What's Baldimon pay you, now?**Estelle**...Nothing, come to think of it. I kinda just tagged along for the ride...**Natalie**...**Estelle**...**Natalie**You need ta' get better at this negotiatin' stuff.**Estelle**Yeah... I guess I can't be an expert at everything.**Natalie**Some self-awareness from a dum-dum. Refreshing!

## Battle

###  Wilhelm

vs Any

I might live my life as someone's pawn. I might even follow the orders of someone I hate. But I'll never die on my knees! I am Lord Wilhelm! I am the Ravenous Dragon! Die to my teeth!
vs  Baudimon

> **Baudimon**Commander Wilhelm. Finally, we get a chance to talk. Tell me the truth. Why have you come here? Why did you try to take control of Silvermist?**Wilhelm**I suppose it doesn't matter anymore. I need not lie. You'll find out the answer on your own, soon enough.**Baudimon**The answer? So you're not searching for a deserter.**Wilhelm**Tsk. Of course not. I came in search of a certain lost member of royalty. A lamb who escaped a horrific end at your father's hands.**Baudimon**You speak in riddles. Just tell me your reason for coming here!**Wilhelm**No. I speak the truth. If you are half the man your father is, you'll understand. Thorgrim's hellspawn will lead the world down a dark path. And you will be the worst one, Baudimon of House Steel.**Baudimon**Babbling buffoon. I've no more patience for your wordplay. Raise your weapon! Let's see if dragons are as ferocious as people claim.

vs  Theodor

> **Theodor**Oh, how unfortunate, Wilhelm. Your end has arrived.**Wilhelm**Tsk. I thought you were the Lightbringer, from afar. It seems my eyes played a little trick on me.**Theodor**You winged worm. How dare you chase after my lady. Those who seek her death will instead face oblivion!**Wilhelm**So you are the Lightbringer's guard, chosen by the Divines. Bah, if only I could get a look at the woman I've pursued. At least then my death might have some meaning.**Theodor**There is no meaning in devilry. Now fall silent and die.

###  Embla (Secret Event)

vs Any

Sigh. Why don't you just leave me alone and go fight Wilhelm? I wasn't going to bother you. I don't even want to be here.