Fire Emblem 7: The Voiceactening

"I am Lyn, of the Lorca tribe. You're safe now."

''The tribe was shattered. My father was our chieftain, and I tried to protect our people. But I’m so young... ...They wouldn’t follow a woman. No one would follow me. Sniff… I’m sorry. I’ve been alone for so long… No. No more. I will shed no more ”

"Eliwood and Hector are my dear friends. Their sorrow is my sorrow. Their anger is my anger. Nergal! In my friends' names, I will cut you down!"

“May I have the pleasure of your name? Or better yet, your company?”

“Whew… Finally caught up… Hold! You there! What is your business? Such numbers against a girl? Cowards, every one of you!”

“That is a gracious offer, my lord... However, I am rather fond of my friend the stubborn fool. And if I am to pledge my service to any liege, I would choose lovely Lady Lyndis over Foul Lundgren, regardless of the risk!”

“You’re almost more trouble than you’re worth. Almost.”

“Sain! Hold your tongue!”

“Mark, let me take the point. I will break through, even though it may cost my life. If something happens to me, Mark... Lady Lyndis... Please watch over her.”

“I… I… I'll do my best!”

''C’mon, Florina! Chin up! Take a deep breath... You have to speak loudly, remember! ... ... J-Just once more... For practice... Breathe deep... Lord Hector!''

Uh...Tactician... Um... It's me... Florina. Um...I'm... I'm over here.

''He’s all mine! Say the word, Mark!”

''I thought I'd never forgive him, you know? How could he do that? He quit halfway... How could he respect himself after that? Of course...I was no better. I wandered for a few years. Finally, I came as far as Bern... But nothing ever changed. I was afraid to tell my parents, afraid they'd find out... After all, I was the one deserving no respect.''

''Huh? W-Why? Nonsense. I'm normal! I might as well be Normal Archer number three!''

“A bunch of women, huh? It would break Natalie’s sweet heart to see me sink so low.”

“Natalie! Are you all right? What were you thinking, coming out all this way?”

''What? I don't understand. Are we supposed to duel?''

“Yes, we’d be glad to. My name is Serra. This is my escort, Erk. Be a good boy, and go fight now, Erk.”

I said to him, “Give me some vassals,” and do you know what he said back to me? Can you guess? Can you? NOTHING! He ignored me! Can you believe it?

''Y-Yes, I suppose... We were always short on food. The winters were cold, with no wood for the fire, and no warm blankets... But I was fine, really! I knew it was only temporary! I knew things would get better!... ...I really am of the bloodline of an Etrurian count’s family, I am! I just can’t meet them right now because of family... family issues! But, someday... Someday. My true parents will come to welcome me back.''

''Oh... Serra. You were the last person I wanted to see...''

''Mm? You again?''

''Erk, you dolt......! Hahh... There was no reason to do that... Why can’t I talk to girls?''

“For those whose reasoning is bent I will straighten it with my bow.”

''...The beasts of Sacae are swift... If we could not shoot from the saddle, we would starve...''

''I need no thanks from a fellow plainsdweller.''

"Hm? I was watching the battle from up above. Your group looked like a lot more fun than the dead guy. Pretty simple, really."

“…Why do you apologize, my lord? Leila blundered. …That’s all. After this mission, I was going to ask her to put this life behind her… Waited too long, didn’t I? Ha… …My lord, might I…rejoin you later? She has to be buried…”

"Hey...you, You’re Jaffar, right? You, uh... You’re a Black Fang, aren’t you? Did you know a girl named Leila? She was a spy in the service of House Ostia. She infiltrated Black Fang to get information on the enemy and...died. So, did you know her? Leila was the best spy we had working for us. The person who killed her... Even in the Black Fang, had to have been very skilled. One of the four assassins they call the Four Fangs... It was you, wasn’t it. Tsk... The guy who killed Leila. I know it won’t be so easy to take you down. This is the only greeting I have for you, Jaffar. I don’t know what Lord Hector or Lord Eliwood thinks, but you’re going to pay. When you’re dying at my hands... You remember Leila’s name."

“Please! Somebody… Somebody, please help!... ...But, sir… Why? You were so kind yesterday...”

“There’s no time! Ninian’s been… It’s my sister! Some men have taken her away!”

“Don’t cry, Ninian… Even if we’re apart, if we never see each other again, our bond will never, ever be cut… More importantly, Sister…Live as long… and be as happy as you can, for as long as you can.”

''I...beg your pardon. Is now a bad time?''

''I recall it sometimes, even now... The eyes of the thief who killed him. ...Like terrible dark stones set in his hate-filled face...... All he left behind was this dagger protruding from my father's chest.”

''No! My beliefs give strength to my will! I just...I wondered how you knew...''

“This old bull’s pledged his loyalty to Caelin. I would never allow an usurper on the throne. Let’s march!”

''Hah! I do believe that is my line! By the honorable name of Caelin, we will never fail! You’ll taste the power of our knights, like cold steel in your mouth!''

''Fool... At the very least, let mine be the blow that finishes you!''

''...We've been together for so long, and I really know almost nothing about you-- If you don't mind, won't you tell me about yourself? I would like to learn more about you and your life.''

"I know that I've caused much pain for my friends. But that is why... I will not lose here today!!''

''I don’t care what your secret is—I will still feel the same. If something troubles you, let me sweep it away. Please, don’t cry anymore. I would do anything to see you smile again. You are the first woman I have ever felt this way about, Ninian.''

"I'll show you the strength of a knight of Pherae."

''Do not worry, my young lord. I, Marcus, will defend you. I have sworn that Lord Eliwood will return safely to Pherae. And return you shall, to find a lovely, kind wife to lead with you. Then you will follow in Lord Elbert’s footsteps. Then, when your child is grown and ready to go off to battle, I, Marcus, will be there to accompany and protect him!''

''Take care of your heart, Lord Eliwood. You will need it to lead your people upon your return to Pherae.''

“You know the saying: If the stomach is empty, empty too lies the heart.”

“Knights should fight, not speak! ...Was that right?”

''I will never forget that day, not as long as I live. He...was a true knight. I wanted to become a knight to become like him.''

''This is the way I prefer to remember it, milord. Please don't ruin it by correcting me!''

''Wil, I don't care where you go, just stay away from me! You're just like my brother! He left and never came back!''

''I did, but... Come on! How could I have the same face and the same name as her? Just believe me!''

“My body is powerful, but your body has brains. We might have different paths, but we both fight bravely.”

“Whooooooooooa! I'm burning up!”

''So we finally meet again! Now it’s time to finish what we started earlier! Now, come at me! And don’t try anything funny!''

“Me? Don’t worry about me. I’m fine. I’m built tough, you know. A little too much is just enough for me.”

''... ... I... see. ...My brother... He's... gone... isn't he?''

''Aye, he was all mouth anyway. Saying things like ''let us join forces for the good of Lycia'', and such... then running when things turned sour.''

“Help Eliwood? Sounds like a convenient excuse for more violence.”

''I'm here, lord Hector. We won't be able to contact Fargus about traveling to Valor 'til the day after tomorrow. The guards are rotating watches to protect the castle. Lord Hector. For this one night, please get some rest.''

''I'm afraid I cannot. I've orders from Lord Uther. My duty here is to guard you, sir.''

“Just when I've finally found some work, now I have to throw it all away. This is all your fault!”

''I'll never give in! I challenge you-- the stakes: that oathpaper!''

''To become a great soldier of Sacae! I was never good with the bow, and, frankly, I’m terrible at hunting... But the chieftain told me I had a good sword arm.''

“Yaaawn! Ahh, another peaceful day in the life of a transporter...”

“That does it! I'm leaving before all of my finest goods get stolen!”

''So... You really do have such faith in your liege lord! Well, this old merchant has seen the light! I say, I have been far too cynical and mistrusting for far too long! I will try to redouble my trust in our lords! Sir Marcus! Help this humble merchant protect his wares with all of your might!''

“I am still a child -- So allow me one more childish wish of you. Please, let me stand here, by your side. Don’t make me suffer in loneliness again.”

''I cannot do that! How...How could I? Not after we have become friends!''

''Erk... Of course, it is no imposition! But...but then, I should think it odd... Um, perhaps, you could not call me “Lady”?''

Yes... I was so distraught at the time... I believed the rumors without question... without doubt. I truly did not care whether the lord of Ostia was guilty or not. I merely wanted to find a victim for the rage inside me...

“I'm human. I smile, I cry.”

''Two summers have passed since the house of Cornwell was destroyed. You tell me to forget the crime that was committed. Have the teachings of the benevolent gods given you the strength to love thine enemy?''

“Teaching illuminates the minds of both master and student... I will teach you everything I can!”

''Why, for example, did he begin creating morphs? After his falling out with the Archsage Athos, did he feel alone in the world? Did he need the company of someone who could understand him? Was he forced to...create...such a being?''

''Oh, no! They are alive! But...barely. They merely subsist... As you know, elder magic is based on the forces of darkness... It is even more powerful than nature magic, which is often called anima. But to use this magic, you must invite the dark forces within you. The temptation to submit to the darkness is...great. ...Unfortunately, the darkness took my brothers... They live...and breathe...their eyes open and close... But...they do not move. And they do not speak.''

“A word of advice, friend. Never sneak up on a man unfolding a treasure map!! Or...are you offering to come with me? That’s why you’re here, right?”

''Now watch that pretty little mouth of yours, lass, before I turn it sideways!''

''Look, it’s nothin’ personal-like. I just want to be sure. I mean. I’d be glad to think you were my sister, but... I’d hate to find out I was wrong later, you know?''

“I am Fiora, of the Ilian knights. May we fight with honor.”

''How can you say that? I was terrible to you, and you were right all along! Why can’t you get that through your thick skull?!''

''Then I just have one last thing to leave you with, as a senior pegasus knight... Listen closely... No matter what happens... ...even if you have to take a mission that you are sure you won’t return from... Never quit a mission that you have already accepted... We don’t just fight for ourselves... We fight for the pride of the entire Ilian pegasus knight brigade. This is something that you will learn quite well someday.''

“I thought as much. I am Legault. You’ve heard my name, yes?... ...No worries. …Now then, time to fill my purse with treasure and leave the Black Fang behind. No sense staying on a sinking ship. No sense at all.”

''Yep. As the cleaner, I was responsible for executing anyone who betrayed the Fang. Black Fang members never beg for mercy. They’d rather die than be captured. It’s ‘cause they know... What happens to traitors. You can never run from the cleaner. That’s Fang law. I worked to protect that law.''

''So now I’m your new hobby, is that it? You falling for me?''

“Why was Lord Elbert so... Lord Eliwood, why were you both... so kind to us? It’s... This is... This is all my fault... These nightmares... All these terrible things...”

''Please, do not worry on my account. I... I am not worthy—I am not even worthy to stand in your sight, Lord Eliwood. I have been deceiving you.''

''Yes... Excuse me, Lord Hawkeye... Thank you for caring so much for...someone like me.''

“Harken... Where are you? I... I can't see anything...”

''You have never treated me any differently for being a woman... You have thought of me always as a knight of the first rank of Pherae... If you had been too lenient or protective of me, I would not be alive to fight here today.''

“My pride shall not be broken! My strength holds true!”

“For Bern, land of my birth... May I return to it soon!”

''If that is to be my end, I do not care. I am your soldier, commander. Where you go, so go I.''

''I imagine so. I’m being hunted by my homeland. There’s a price on my head. Being close to me isn’t like lying in a bed of roses.''

“I’m Hawkeye, defender of this desert. I will drive out the bandits. Guests need not fight.” 

''Yes. Deep within the dunes, behind the desert wind...there lies our home, the village of dragons.''

''If I die in battle, give it to my daughter. If you show it to her, she will understand what has happened, and there will be no need to speak.''

“As a child, I loved riding on my father’s boat. I respected my father, whom everyone called master. But one day, I ventured into the hold of the ship. I saw those broken men rowing, like lost souls in hell. I saw...children...who were my age...”

“Come on, Mark! Do you really want me? Oh, bother. I hate the cold. What? Everyone's counting on me? ...Oh, fine...”

''Yeah... I would. The ocean...that’s where I belong.''

''Hello there, beautiful weather, isn't it? Pardon, I'm in the middle of some confusion. I beg your leave.''

''Forgive the late introductions. I am Pent, Count Reglay of Etruria. This is Louise, my wife.''

''I have collected a great number of books on elder magic, and I thought I had read them all... But to find one of such high quality that I did not know of...''

''That is decidedly not true. I am pleased simply to continue like this. After all, I’m with you, aren’t I, my lord Pent?''

''Oh, I am overcome! How wonderful! You had only just returned from a long training sabbatical... And then you left immediately on another journey! Why, I’ve missed you so!''

''When this battle ends, why don’t we return to Castle Reglay together? I’ve even renovated your room! Since I know how you like to study, I’ve lined the walls with bookcases, and the sunlight there is quite good... I’m sure you will like it!''

''My sword is my life. My sword is my reason. You are... So beautiful... Your blade and mine are different, yet... Your swordplay is truly beautiful. Very well. I will join you.''

''Even now, I can barely restrain my blade. It longs to bathe in your blood, to test your steel. The thought alone makes my blood boil.''

''I’ve been watching you. Watching you fight. You have natural gifts, honed well in battle. Your sword arm is much improved.''

''I'm already dead... If I leave my body here, I'll do so without regret...'' [Death Quote]

''I failed in my duty to protect my sworn lord... I am not worthy of the honor of being a knight of Pherae.''

''Isadora... Please do not cry. I cannot stand to see your beautiful face weep so. I... I have given you much reason to worry. Please...Please forgive me.''

“Ah, hello! I’m Nino! Nice to meet you!”

“Linus… I’ll…see you again… I’m sure you’re angry, but… Please be my friend…again…”

“…I won’t fail. I will become worthy… I will. Mother will be proud of me. She will see the daughter I’ve become, and she will love me. …There are no guards. It’s just like we were told, but…something’s strange.”

“I have no heart. I know nothing of joy, sorrow, anger, dread... And yet, I am...afraid. That I should die, that I should leave Nino alone. That frightens me.”

''...I will just hold it, then... ... ...until you are ready. You’re my... You are my...best friend... I will always be near you... You may trust this with me...''

''On my honor... On my heart.''

“What are you worried about? With me here, we can't lose!”

''Heath...you... ...are stupider than wyvern feed. See if I care what happens to you!''

''Grr... Leave me be. Who swore fealty to any king? Not I! The lord to whom I swore... Was not that plain man, grasping at the coattails of power, but a man born with the presence and manner of a king. Should that man take the throne, a change of fortune would sure come to Bern.''

''He is asleep... ............ Forgive me, son. In those days... I only thought of myself... I trespassed against many in my singular drive to regain the friend I lost...and to satiate my own...monstrous greed. I even sacrificed... the lives of others... Forgive me... Please...forgive...me......''

“I went astray. I listened to your honeyed words... I dreamt of the impossible... the return of a lost soul. But...what you gave me was... a puppet... It was soulless...nothing more than an empty vessel!!”

“It is for this moment that I have lived...”

“The world is full of mysteries. Solve one, and along comes another… Before I knew it, I'd grown distant from my fellow man. Hunger… It knows no bounds.”

''Ha ha ha ha...It's you, Louise. You are a most amusing woman. Since Pent brought you here, I feel I've laughed enough for ten years! You have my gratitude.''

''Once it begins to turn, none can halt the wheel of fate. But as long as there is hope, people continue to try... They do not know the despair that awaits.''

"So I guess my 20,000 gold wage really is the highest here... Well, who should be surprised? I am quite simply the finest mercenary that money can buy..."

"...But, I mean... ...I was happy, of course... So that’s why—that’s why I want to help... Here, take this..."

"Yeah, I bet. You probably don’t have two coppers to rub together, and here you are, talking about dreams! "

"We are less than human now. We are no different from our swords themselves. Our hearts are cold, and we count the days we live solely by the flesh we cleave. What meaning can there be in such an existence?"

"The plains shone scarlet in the twilight... I was crying because I had lost my way. You picked me up and carried me home."

"Ahh, dear Bartre... So you still live. What joy. I admit I did think you dead at first. But I did reconsider. You are too stubborn to die."

"Who do you think I am?! I am Darin, Marquess Laus! Ruler of this world!"

"Heh heh heh... Ostia is no longer my main concern... Nor is the whole of Lycia... The only goal worthy of my attention is the entire world!"

 "Eh? You can’t mean… My son…my home… Am I to abandon them? Yes… You’re right. My destiny is greater than this. I was born to be king of Lycia."

"Pah. Take heed how casually you call a human by name, you puppet. …Now what do you want?"

"Ow… He can’t just die… Has to be the Black Fang leader even to the bitter end."

"Don’t be ridiculous! I will never let a creature like you seize the glory that is mine! I was chosen by Lord Nergal himself! I’m a perfect being!"

''I am who I am. The pain of others, I do not feel. The sorrow of others does not touch me. Death feeds me. Death pleases me. I am the essence I consume. You fools will become corpses here, because I wish it to be.''

''The man who did this to me is dead. I'd like his son's death as compensation. Sonia. You will use Brendan to move the Black Fang. I do not need mere underlings now. I need the Four Fangs.''

''It is not what I've done. It is what you've done, Eliwood. Eliwood, did you never once question it? Why the siblings were needed to open the Dragon's gate? Why did it have to be Ninian and Nils? The answer is simple. The Dragon's Gate cannot be opened by humans. Why would humans be able to open a gate that was designed... For dragons?''

"Would you fall in disgrace along with your son? Our master, Lord Nergal, is offering you the throne of all Lycia…Surely a few sacrifices are not too much to ask?"

"Not harm. Frighten. A scratch or two will leave no scars. He will run home to Pherae and be done with his adventure. He is, after all, all that Pherae has left…"

"…Be a good boy, and listen to your father, young master Eliwood. Even among the Black Fang, this man is feared for his skill… You are no match for him, not even as a group. …You’ve done well, Jaffar. That is all. Return to Bern and begin your next assignment."

“……Well spoken. If you don’t want to give your brother cause to mourn, you’d best fight well…….Prepare yourself.”

“Don’t cry, Nino. You must live for the future. I am bound to this course. Kill me, and don’t look back.”

“Farewell, Legault. My old friend.”

''Are you so base that you bandy insults with your foe? Or are you frightened, knowing you face your doom? We are the Black Fang! You do not insult my family so!''

''Repent your sins, Jaffar! I bring you the Fang's justice!''

''I will kill anyone who aids my brother's killers! Nino, that includes you!!!''

“Ha ha… So you have some human emotion in you after all. You always seemed just like those creepy morphs. I bet you didn’t kill the prince, either. ……Maxime!”

“Why won’t you die as Lady Sonia wishes? You, born of garbage. This was your one chance to be useful.”

“Tell me...are you afraid to die?”

''...Sonia! Where are you, Sonia!? Sonia, I must speak... Hm? Who's that? Sonia... you... So... you've betrayed me. Sonia! You inhuman monster!!!''

“Lloyd...Linus... Please forgive...Your foolish father”

“I shall take your life and your essence, all for the sake of my master.”

“As you wish.”

“I am not human. This body and this heart are constructs. Yes, as is this sorrow.”

“Once the girl is gone, Caelin is mine. I will let no one stand in my way!”

''Ah, Sain... You're not like that stubborn fool, Kent. You're reasonable. Leave this child, Lyndis, and stand at my side. You will go far in my service.''

“That annoying little girl...Nothing but a savage from Sacae...The Caelin throne...should be...mine...”

''What are you on about? Do you seek to test me? Gwaa ha ha ha ha ha! You're a daft lot!!! I respect your courage, but you've chosen the wrong foe.''

“What mooncalves! I would’ve let ’em sit there if they hadn’t come any closer. Up and at ’em, mates! Attack!”

“Hmph…You don’t frighten easily, do you? Well, at least it seems you’re not stupid. “Captain” will do, whelp. I’m Fargus, captain of the Davros.”

“I can’t believe it’s come to this. I must inform Lord Hector of these events… If I hurry, I may be in time''

“As slippery as ever… Didn’t even wait for my reply.”

“Lord Ephidel… The sentries… I’m going to check on…” [Shocked/surprised/scared, she's just been busted]