Scenario:Amelia - Captain Amelia
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Captain Amelia
(Captain) and crew travel to the Kingdom of Aelvoth to procure a specific medicinal herb for a request, but the herb is sold out in every shop there. After witnessing the nation's foundation day parade, the crew seek out Amelia, the captain of Aelvoth's knights, for permission to enter the forest where the herb grows. However, they learn that the monsters in the forest are inexplicably feral and attack anyone who enters. They decide to join Amelia and her knights on their investigation into why the monsters are so hostile.
To fulfill a request, (Captain) and crew travel to the Aelvoth Kingdom.
Their client seeks a native Aelvoth herb known to be an effective cough medicine, but the crew soon run into an issue while shopping for it.
Vyrn: I can't believe every shop's sold out of the herb...
Lyria: Even the townspeople haven't been able to find any for themselves.
Vyrn: But it looks like we can forage for some in the forest. We'll just need the knights' permission first.
Lyria: I hope they aren't too strict. Maybe if we explain and ask nicely...
Townsperson: Pardon me for interrupting, but if you're looking to speak with the knights, you'll have to wait a little while.
Lyria: Oh? How come?
Townsperson: Today's our national foundation day, and there's a big parade being held.
Townsperson: With the royal family participating, all the knights are busy with security and making sure things go smoothly.
Lyria: Oh, we had no idea... I guess we'll have to wait until the parade's finished first.
Townsperson: Hehe, the parade's quite the grand affair, since it only happens once a year.
Townsperson: I'm headed over to watch it myself. Would you like to join me?
Vyrn: Why not? We've got some time to kill, right, (Captain)?
Following the elderly woman, the crew comes upon the main street leading up to the castle. People crowd both sides, eagerly awaiting the coming spectacle.
Before long, lively music fills the air as a marching band comes into view. Behind them, rows and rows of dignified knights advance forward.
An extravagant carriage rolls through the midst of them all, with Aelvoth's ruler waving at people from inside of it.
Vyrn: We picked a good time to drop by, huh? This is crazy!
Vyrn: Wait... There's a girl marching with the knights in front of the carriage. Is she a princess?
Townsperson: Oh, no, that's Amelia. She's the capable and dependable captain of Aelvoth's knights.
Lyria: She's the captain? But she doesn't look any older than we are!
Townsperson: She probably isn't. If I remember right, she should be fifteen years old.
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Vyrn: All the other knight captains we know are adults, yeah? Like Lancelot, Charlotta, and Albert.
Vyrn: Isn't fifteen a little too young for the job?
Townsperson: Hahaha, I can understand why you'd be surprised.
Townsperson: Amelia's father was the previous captain, but he passed away two years ago...
Townsperson: Gelt, his vice captain, served as temporary captain until Amelia was ready to take over.
Townsperson: She officially took up the post about three months ago, after spending the past two years diligently training.
Lyria: She must have really wanted to carry on her father's work... But were there no other candidates?
Townsperson: Amelia was her father's best student, and even now, she's our finest knight.
Townsperson: We did have some people that were concerned about her age, but Amelia's since proven that she's more than capable for the job.
Amelia: Knights of Aelvoth, serve with courage and devotion!
Amelia: None shall harm our country while we stand firm!
Amelia: May Aelvoth prosper forevermore!
Knights: May Aelvoth prosper forevermore!
A cacophony of cheering erupts as the knights lift their weapons in a unified salute.
Vyrn: Woohoo! That even got me fired up a little!
Lyria: She definitely seems like a good leader! That was super cool and inspiring!
(Captain) agrees, gazing at Amelia with no small amount of admiration and respect.
After the parade finishes, the crew make their way to the castle to speak with the knights.
They bump into Amelia and a group of her knights just as they arrive.
Amelia: Travelers? Welcome to Aelvoth. Is there something we can help you with?
Vyrn: Hey, if it ain't the captain of the knights! Actually, we came here to ask a favor...
(Captain) and friends explain that they came to secure a medicinal herb, as part of a request.
Amelia: I believe I see the problem now. I'm very sorry, but I can't allow you to enter the forest.
Gelt, her vice captain, steps forward with furrowed brows.
Gelt: To be clear, she's denying you for your own safety. A real dangerous monster claimed the forest as its own just the other day.
Gelt: Until it's taken care of, nobody's allowed to go out there.
Vyrn: A dangerous monster, huh? What kinda monster is it?
Amelia: Er, well, about that...
Knight: It's a huge dragon-like creature, capable of drinking a whole lake dry in one night!
Knight: It'll gobble up kiddos like you in one bite! So don't you even think about getting close to the forest, got it?
Vyrn: Okay... Is it just me, or did that sound kinda fishy?
Knight: W-we're just trying to keep you safe. Right, Captain?
Amelia: Huh? Oh, yes, I suppose...
Amelia: I-in any case!
Amelia: You'll only need to wait a little while before we've taken care of the monster.
Amelia: We can arrange the herb for you once everything's dealt with!
With crossed arms, (Captain) begins to air out some suspicions.
"If the forest has only just been sealed off, how is it that every single store is sold out of the herb?"
"That would suggest that nobody's been able to forage for months, maybe even years..."
Amelia: I'm... honestly shocked you were able to glean so much...
Knight: (Seriously? I never thought I'd meet a child just as sharp as Amelia...)
Lyria: Would you mind telling us what's really going on?
Vyrn: We're skyfarers, y'see, so we might be able to help out. We've taken out our fair share of monsters and primal beasts!
Amelia: P-primal beasts! Plural? Incredible...
Gelt: Captain, why don't we sign them on?
Gelt: I have the utmost confidence in your abilities, of course, but with everything that happened with the previous captain, it couldn't hurt to be too careful.
Amelia: That's true... Pride and image have no place when the kingdom's citizens will be the ones to pay the consequences.
Amelia gracefully bows her head to (Captain) and crew.
Amelia: What I'm about to tell you should stay between us...
Amelia: The monsters in our forest have become inexplicably feral.
Amelia: None of them are especially formidable, but all of them are extremely aggressive. That's why we've been keeping everyone away.
Lyria: Oh, that's understandable...
Amelia: Two years ago, the previous captain of the knights lost his life fighting these monsters.
Amelia: My father was the strongest of us all... bestowed the rare title of Grand Knight by our ruler.
Knight: ...
Vyrn: Even a tough guy like your old man fell to those baddies? That's crazy...
Amelia: Fortunately, the monsters don't seem to leave the bounds of the forest, so we're able to keep people safe just by barring entry.
Amelia: Considering how dangerous it was for even my father, we didn't dare send in any more knights in the wake of his death.
Amelia: Instead, we decided to put off the investigation until I finished training and became captain.
Amelia: Now that I've taken the position and finished overseeing the foundation day parade...
Amelia: I'm going to gather a group of our most elite knights and begin the operation tomorrow.
Lyria: If you're just starting tomorrow, and the monsters are that dangerous...
Vyrn: There's no telling how long we'd have to wait to be able to grab some of that herb, huh?
Gelt: Which is why we would appreciate the help of capable skyfarers like you. The work should go faster and smoother that way.
Amelia: It pains me to put your lives at risk, but we really could use every bit of assistance.
Amelia: Truly? Thank you so much!
Amelia: We'll pay you too, of course. If you don't mind waiting to discuss the exact amount until later...
Amelia: We'll pay you, of course. If you wouldn't mind waiting to negotiate the price until later...
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Vyrn: All we need is the herb to finish up our request. That'll be more than enough.
Lyria: You scratch our back, we scratch yours!
Amelia: Are you sure? You're too kind...
Amelia: Very well. If we manage to make it to where the herb grows, then you're free to take what you need.
Knight: Is this honestly a good idea, Vice Captain? We hardly know these people...
Gelt: What's this? The greenhorn's suddenly an expert on personal character? Is there something you don't like about them?
Knight: It's not about like or dislike. I just find it hard to believe they've fought primal beasts and lived to tell the tale...
Gelt: You think so? Just look at the kid's stance. Not a single defensive gap, despite looking relaxed. Only someone experienced could manage that.
Gelt: Besides, if anything happens, I'll protect Amelia and pull her out of there.
Gelt: She's the heart of the knights—the glue that keeps us together, and the last remnant of her father.
Gelt: The day it was decided she'd become the next captain, we promised to keep her safe no matter what, remember?
Knight: Right...
Amelia: What are you two whispering about over there?
Knight: N-nothing at all! We'll be ready for tomorrow, Captain!
Amelia gives the knight a curious smile, before turning to (Captain) and crew to explain the details of the operation.
Knight: (I'll protect Captain Amelia no matter what we face... That's what I swore on that day two years ago.)
The knight clenches his fist tight in determination as he watches Amelia continue to speak.