Jay
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Kord / Hopeful Soldier / Hopeful Voice Location: In Search of Slayers, Roots of Change, Through the Tangle, The Deep Dark, Into the Abyss, Fate's Flow (Part 1), Fate's Flow (Part 2), Twin Tides, Awakened Depths: Epilogue (All Versions) Quests given None Shops owned None Dialogue In Search of Slayers Hopeful Voice: Can it be? Galanoth? Hopeful Voice: But if it's Galanoth then we could be saved... Hopeful Voice: ... Hopeful Soldier: Is it... Is it safe? Hopeful Soldier: Well, after the eruption, we did what we could to get people to safety. Hopeful Soldier: But we're... well, Dragonslayers. Not Mushroomslayers. Hopeful Soldier: We did our best, but more and more of the Hollow creatures kept coming... Hopeful Soldier: The uh, things you fought and saw all over the city. They're not people. They're... well, hollow. Hopeful Soldier: As far as we can tell, the fungus just kind of... produces them. Not sure from where. Hopeful Soldier: They're so... weird. Sometimes we'll watch them almost... almost be human. Hopeful Soldier: They'll aimlessly go in and out of buildings, or what remains of them. Hopeful Soldier: But they don't do anything until they come across something living. Hopeful Soldier: Er, not Hollow, I mean. Hopeful Soldier: If it's the spores, they haven't had any effect on us, I don't think. There are definitely other people out there, too. Hopeful Soldier: We've tried to help, we really have... but it's an extremely hostile environment. Kord: Oh! I'm sorry, my name is Kord. Kord: And you all are...? Kord: I see. So you're here to reclaim Dragesvard, and hopefully stop the spread of the fungus. Kord: But if refugees have already made it to the mainland then... surely the spores... It's only a matter of time before it starts there... Kord: That's... We have to do all we can. The destruction here cannot be allowed to visit the main continent. Kord: Of course! Of course. We Dragonslayers will always rise to the occasion, just as Galanoth has! Kord: And now that reinforcements have arrived, I'm sure we'll be able to manage. Roots of Change Kord: A lot to ask?! Kord: Do you have any idea of the nightmare we've been through trying to protect the townspeople? Kord: Oh no. Hold on to something, everyone! Kord: The fungus, it's- Kord: Kord, sir. Kord: Um. It's hard to say. It's the first time I've seen one in person. A lot of the time, they come through inside buildings or other dark places. Kord: Not near any of the new growth. But maybe near the main stalk? But that's sure to be the most dangerous part of the city. Through the Tangle Kord: Well, we certainly can't stay here! Kord: Another spike, incoming! Kord: We have to keep moving! Kord: What should we do about the dragons? They're not going to fit in that gap. Kord: Galanoth, wait. Kord: I... We appreciate that you returned and came to our rescue. We're thankful beyond words for that, Galanoth. Kord: But after all this... What's next for the Dragonslayers? Kord: Are you just going to go back to being some dragon's pet? I understand the want to prevent them from being wiped out, but... Kord: They're proud. They're strong, and ungrateful. Even the DragonLords wouldn't do anything until you convinced them. Kord: After all this is done... Will we remain slayers? Or will we merely be subservient protectors? Kord: As you command, Galanoth. Kord: It's all fungus. How can you tell? The Deep Dark Kord: ... Kord: Yeah. Kord: ...You've known Galanoth longer than most of us. Kord: ... Kord: Don't you think he's been acting... differently than usual? Kord: Ever since he left us and started... speaking for that dragon... Kord: ... Kord: For a lot of us Dragonslayers, Galanoth gave us purpose and direction. Kord: Slay dragons. Protect the innocent. Kord: ...But now we've been "working" with the DragonLords and the dragons. Kord: And then... Galanoth left us for one. Abandoned us to this fungal fate. Kord: And yet he expected us to. We've been here giving our lives to save the people of Dragesvard. Kord: My friends! My brothers and sisters in arms, lost. And Galanoth was nowhere to be found until... Kord: The DragonLords and their dragons show up and all they manage to do is make things worse. Kord: Maybe he has a point. Maybe we should keep to our own. Kord: ... Kord: We could do this without the dragons. Kord: Its minions are certainly unresponsive to words. Into the Abyss Kord: Well, what now? Kord: What, that's it? Kord: What will even happen if we destroy it, if we can even reach it? Kord: How do you know that? Destroying the other nodes just served to wake it up! Kord: How are we even going to get out of here?! Kord: ... Kord: I... see. Fate's Flow (Part 1) If you joined the Rose faction: Kord: Grow a spine, DragonLord. Kord: Right. Fate of Greenguard and all that. But it doesn't mean I have to like it. Sorry, sir. Kord: Does that usually work for you? Didn't seem to stop DragonLords defecting to the Vind. Kord: ... Kord: Yes, sir. If you joined the Golden Hand faction: Kord: What? You mean, even if we somehow take down this Tytan, and again, somehow escape with our lives— Kord: —even then, you don't have a way to close the rift? Kord: What's to stop another Tytan coming through? What if more already have?! Kord: As you say, sir. Kord: So much for faith. Kord: Sure. If you joined the Vind faction: Kord: As long as you don't ask the Dragonslayers for help— Kord: Sir— Kord: ... Kord: I don't understand how you can be so optimistic. Kord: We're deep in the darkness of a Tytan, unsure if we can even take it down, and you're already looking to the future. Kord: ...If you say so. Kord: We did it? Kord: We did it! Kord: So what do we do now, "hero"? Kord: ...Brilliant. Kord: You don't know that. You don't! Kord: Galanoth? Fate's Flow (Part 2) Kord: ...Yes, sir. Kord: A... dead end? I thought you said this was the way out! Kord: Then tell the dragons to come and free us! Kord: We have to try something! Kord: Well, <Character>? Any more heroic ideas? Kord: That's all well and good, but how are we getting out of here? That... is a long drop. Kord: Are you insane?! Kord: I... I can't do it... Kord: ... Kord (briefly): What—? Kord (briefly): AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! Kord (briefly): OOF! Kord: ... Kord: ...Thanks. Twin Tides Kord: We did it! We made it! The fresh air! Safety at last! Kord: You... you can't make me go back there. I can't. Kord: I won't! Kord: I knew it. You want to go back to the Tytan! Awakened Depths: Epilogue (All Versions) Kord: ... Kord: ... Kord: Dragesvard's saved. The Tytan's defeated. Kord: According to Galanoth, the Rift's closed. Kord: Looks like the Greenguard Alliance is working out fairly well too, so The Rose probably won't be bothering the dragons anytime soon. Kord: ...What happens now? Kord: I think a lot of us just want to get back to hunting dragons. Kord: They've done a lot of harm over the years. To a lot of people. To a lot of us. We can't just suppress that anger. Kord: We need revenge. Kord: The ones here are... fine. Tame enough. But outside the mountain... Kord: What? Kord: Not everyone's going to like it. Kord: ... Kord: It... It could be worth a try. Kord: A little bit of fungus won't keep the people of Dragesvard down!
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