Scenario:Poseidon - Impressing a Sea God
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Impressing a Sea God
The crew finds nothing at Karna Citadel at first, but Poseidon recovers a few fragmented memories from walking through its halls. He uncovers stairs to the underground cave where he had awoken. They venture into the cave to continue their investigation.
The crew visits Karna Citadel to search for clues to help Poseidon recall certain memories.
However, its interiors are rather empty, having been long abandoned by the imperial army.
Vyrn: Not a single document lying around. I wonder if it was worth coming at all...
Juri: The empire cleaned up well after itself, having a policy of wiping out any evidence pertaining to its experiments and military expeditions.
Juri: I, myself, was often told not to leave a single scrap of paper behind.
Lyria: Maybe we can ask Pommern if he still has any related documents.
Vyrn: Hm, it was Furias who took charge of this place...
Vyrn: And I'm not so sure he'd have told his mustached friend very much.
Juri: True... Information got tangled up often even in the army. That goes for my dad too.
While they discuss how best to proceed next...
Poseidon looks around as if retracing his memories.
Poseidon: These sights... The moisture in the air... I've definitely been here before.
Poseidon: ...
???: Hey, you awake? How are you feeling?
Poseidon: Child of... man... Are you the one who awakened me?
???: Yep, it was us imperial soldiers who found you.
Poseidon: Where am I?
???: An underground cave in Auguste. We heard you were a primal beast of water.
???: So we went looking for the place with the freshest water on the island.
Poseidon: The scenery... The sound of the rushing water... I know this place.
Poseidon: I awoke in an underground cave beneath this citadel.
Vyrn: Oh yeah? I don't see any stairs going down though.
Poseidon: I go where the water flows. The water will be my eyes and ears.
Poseidon: If I follow the stream, the cave will make itself known. Give me a moment.
He closes his eyes to focus, then points to a spot in the room.
Poseidon: There. I can sense flowing water behind that wall.
Poseidon effortlessly moves a towering bookcase with the tip of his trident...
Uncovering a giant hole in the wall, with stairs leading underground.
Lyria: Wow! I can't believe that was there all along!
Poseidon: Splendid. What we seek lies ahead.
Poseidon: My absolution awaits. Let us make haste, (Captain).
Having come upon a new lead...
The crew carefully makes its way down the hidden passageway.
Impressing a Sea God: Scene 2
The crew finds Juri's father's diary in the underground lab, which helps to jog Poseidon's memories. Juri's father did his best to persuade the Tide Father to assist the empire and even agreed to duel him at one point. This duel never came to fruition, as Furias showed up later to embed dark essence into the water god.
(Captain) and company descend the stairs to the underground cave to find a small open space before them.
A well-worn bookshelf and table have been left behind, giving a sense that people once made a home of the cave.
Juri: The stationery and stores of armor polish are all army issue.
Juri: I think it's safe to assume that this cave was used as a military research facility.
Poseidon: Indeed. A similar emblem was emblazoned on the armor of the man who had awakened me.
Vyrn: All righty, let's see if there are any clues remaining!
(Captain) and company split up to perform a thorough search of their surroundings.
(Captain) finds a book lying around in an inconspicuous part of the cave.
Juri: (Captain)... Could that be a copy of the research records?
Juri: This... This is my father's handwriting!
Juri: It references Operation: Apprehend Poseidon... Looks like it doubles as a diary.
Vyrn: Wasn't your dad the one who came up with the operation?
Vyrn: Maybe he left details on what exactly they did with Poseidon.
Poseidon: Read it aloud, child of man.
Juri does as instructed, tracing his fingers along the words.
Juri: "Research Day 1... Transport the slumbering Poseidon to the cave."
Juri: "Subject appears to be in some sort of deep sleep."
Juri: "Research Day 10..."
Juri: "My hypothesis proved correct. Pure water is needed for Poseidon's manifestation after all."
Juri: "His physical presence grew stronger and stronger as we put him in constant contact with the cave's spring water."
Juri: "Research Day 32... The experiment is a success. Poseidon appeared before us and I exchanged words with him."
Poseidon: So I see...
Poseidon: The memory of my awakening is coming back...
As if led by the writing in the notebook, Poseidon closes his eyes and mutters under his breath.
Poseidon: My first memory is the sight of flowing water in my vicinity.
Poseidon: Many voices called to me, but none of them were worth answering.
Poseidon: I spent my days in tranquility, waiting for the one truly worthy of my blessing.
Poseidon: A tranquility that came to a sudden halt.
Poseidon: I am the Tide Father, Poseidon. By what means did you make me manifest?
Juri's Father: The army happened upon you in ancient ruins. We excavated you along with some research records.
Juri's Father: Those records indicated that the research was done here because being near large amounts of water gives you strength.
Juri's Father: And your awakening now proves it true.
Juri's Father: At full strength your capabilities "defy imagination," according to the records.
Juri's Father: It seemed kind of vague, but now that I'm talking to you face-to-face, I get the impression you could sink an entire island if you wanted to.
Poseidon: You can tell without seeing a demonstration? Impressive.
Poseidon: Now I must ask... For what reason have you awoken me?
Juri's Father: It's simple. Please lend us your strength!
Juri's Father: You would be an incredible boon to the empire and its people!
Poseidon knits his brows, seemingly disgusted at the request.
Poseidon: How foolish of the children of man to think they can tame the lord of the seas. What stupidity.
Poseidon: Others like you have attempted the same a long time ago, only to perish by miserable deaths.
Poseidon: If you do not wish to share their fate, then rethink your conviction to subjugate me.
Juri's Father: So that's how it is, huh...
Juri's Father: But I must refuse!
Poseidon: You fool. Do not underestimate the power of the Tide Father.
Juri's Father: No, you misunderstand me! I simply believe your power would be of tremendous benefit to the citizens of the empire!
Juri's Father: My superiors tell me to apprehend you, but I believe there is a better way.
Juri's Father: I formally invite you to join the imperial army!
Juri's Father: Let us work together to build a better empire for the people!
Despite his best efforts, Poseidon simply sighs.
Poseidon: Your naive impudence grows irksome. You are, in essence, trying to set the ocean on fire so that you may have a pot of boiling water.
Poseidon: Discard the foolish notion. The Tide Father will not be one with the people.
As the weeks pass, Juri's father remains as enthusiastic as ever in his persuasion of Poseidon.
Juri's Father: You'll never want for lack of supplies in the army! The meals are absolutely superb and the beds couldn't be more soft!
Juri's Father: Well? How about it? Feeling convinced yet?
Poseidon: Not in the least. I have no need of your room and board.
Juri's Father: Hm, I suppose I ought to brush up on my persuasion skills...
Juri's Father: Except there's not much time left. If I fail to persuade you...
As a look of desperation sets upon the man's face...
Poseidon offers a suggestion.
Poseidon: How about we engage in battle, child of man?
Juri's Father: A battle? Between us two?
Poseidon: Indeed. The thought of mortals subduing the Tide Father couldn't be more absurd.
Poseidon: In all my years of war, there was not a single person who could ride my raging torrents and come out unscathed.
Poseidon: Persuade me not just with words but also a show of your strength.
Poseidon: Outmaneuver me and my trident, and I will consider your offer.
Juri's Father: You'll join the army if I win?
Poseidon: If you win. Don't think it'll be easy.
Poseidon: Show me the power of the "imperial spirit" you speak of. I will be the judge of it.
Juri's Father: Very well!
He looks Poseidon straight in the eyes, his resolve firm.
Juri's Father: Just gimme a sec! We can start as soon as I get my gear in order!
Poseidon: He never came back. As it turns out, he lied about challenging me in battle.
Juri: No...
Poseidon: It was Furias who came later in his stead.
Poseidon: He embedded dark essence in me, which took over my soul.
Juri: ...
Poseidon: Your father conspired against me. And I must deliver retribution for it.
Poseidon: As he is no longer here, you—the bearer of his bloodline—shall be the one to receive that retribution.
Poseidon speaks in a chilling tone.
For a moment, all they can hear is the sound of water dripping in the cave.
Impressing a Sea God: Scene 3
Reading further into the diary reveals that Juri's father was eliminated for attempting to stop Furias from forcefully controlling Poseidon. Juri, having inherited his father's fiery spirit, challenges the Tide Father to battle.
Poseidon: Do you see now, foolish child of man?
Poseidon speaks in disgust of Yuri's father.
Poseidon: That man made a fool of not only me, but of the promise between us.
Poseidon: A broken pledge with a god is not something that can be forgiven.
Juri: No, there must be some kind of misunderstanding!
Juri: My father stood for justice above all else. And he definitely wasn't the type of person to go back on his word, especially on his honor as a soldier.
Juri: Something must have happened. Do you remember anything else, Poseidon?
Poseidon: What insolence. You doubt the Tide Father's memory because of your blind trust in your father?
Poseidon: If only you knew how rotten the "imperial spirit" you spoke so highly of truly was. In fact, you probably did.
Juri: Ergh!
Choose: Why don't we continue investigating?
Vyrn: Yeah! We might find out what happened to Juri's dad.
Lyria: Maybe there's more we can learn from the notebook! Right, (Captain)?
Choose: Calm down, both of you.
Lyria: Yeah! Arguing isn't going to get us anywhere!
Lyria: Maybe there's more we can learn from the notebook! Right, (Captain)?
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Being handed the notebook from Lyria, the captain carefully flips through its pages...
And finds something particularly odd about the back cover.
Vyrn: Looks like the pages in the back are glued together somehow.
Juri: Is this wax? It's as if someone was trying to keep the contents hidden...
Juri: ...!
There must be info damaging to the empire in here!
There must be info damaging to the empire in here!
Juri: This was my father's way of hiding secrets from his superiors!
Juri and (Captain) open up the sealed pages with a knife.
A few pieces of paper come falling out.
Vyrn: The handwriting's the same. Must be a continuation.
Juri: Hm...
Juri quickly scans through the contents.
Juri: Seems like my father knew how dangerous the operation was.
Juri: He realized trying to tame Poseidon would be far more dangerous than profitable.
Juri: He proposed to Furias that they go about it differently. But...
Juri's Father: "Major General Furias censured me for speaking up, and pushed me to continue with Operation: Apprehend Poseidon."
Juri's Father: "He believes it possible to control Poseidon, but I find the risk to be far too great."
Juri's Father: "The operation's failure would subject the island and its residents to immeasurable danger. "
Juri's Father: "What's more, Poseidon cooperating with us of his own will is now a possibility."
Juri's Father: "I'll try advising the major general once more on proceeding with caution."
Juri's Father: "If anyone should find the notes I've jotted down here, I pray that you may be able to stop him before it is too late."
Juri: That's the end of it.
Vyrn: Looks like he was opposed to using dark essence on Poseidon after all!
Juri: That may very well be the case. Judging from these records, it's unclear if he even knew about dark essence at all.
Juri: Though it seems safe to assume that he spoke to Major General Furias once more before the duel with Poseidon, which led to grave consequences...
Pommern: Oh yes. Although, once he realized the danger Poseidon posed, he came to try to put a stop to the operation.
Pommern: But defying Major General Furias is a very grave mistake.
Juri: I knew it! My father had no intention of breaking his promise!
Lyria: Juri...
Vyrn: You need to see this too, Poseidon! If this doesn't convince you, I don't know what will!
Poseidon: I...
The Tide Father takes the notebook from Vyrn and traces his fingers along its contents.
Poseidon: It's all coming back now...
Juri's Father: Every time I measure your power, the results greatly exceed my expectations. Perhaps that is the power of primal beasts.
Poseidon: Do you now tremble before my might? A fitting reaction for a mortal, the likes of which cannot possibly control me.
Poseidon: Perhaps now you see why the children of man mustered every last option they could think of to finally seal me away.
Juri's Father: That explains the dormant state you were in... It must've been painful.
Juri's Father: After all, it's by being active in the pursuit of justice that we find joy in life.
Poseidon: Huh, is that the "imperial spirit" you keep spouting about like a simpleton?
Juri's Father: Hahahah! So you've finally learned what it is!
Poseidon: Humph. I'd be the simpleton to not figure it out when you keep harping on it.
Poseidon: Though as you suggest, I may have been searching for one worthy of my blessing.
Poseidon: As much as I enjoyed my time in tranquility, I have my duties to fulfill as Tide Father.
Poseidon: That's why I hope you'll be able to show me what you're truly capable of, so that we may work together.
Juri's Father: I'm looking forward to the day you deem me worthy. We'll save the empire's people together!
Juri's Father: I'm all about teamwork, so you're going to get sick of seeing me so much!
Juri: Father...
Juri bites his lip in response to what he's just heard.
Juri: I said I came here to be judged by you.
Juri: And that's the truth of it. I was ready to atone if my father wronged you in any way.
Juri: But having read my father's notebook, I now realize he upheld justice until the very end.
Juri: So instead of atoning, I'm going to carry on my father's wishes...
Juri: Fight me, Poseidon!
Poseidon: Heh...
The Tide Father takes note as his challenger's unclouded eyes shine bright.
Poseidon: That look in your eyes... Yes, his blood truly flows within you.
Poseidon: Very well. I give you the chance to carry out your father's mission.
Poseidon: But take heed: I will not go easy on you. Show me the fiery soul that burns within you.
Juri: You can count on it! My resolve will carry me through!
Impressing a Sea God: Scene 4
Having been bested by Juri, Poseidon vows to watch the ex-soldier's actions going forward to determine whether he deserves punishment for the imperial army's corruption or a blessing instead for remaining true to justice. Juri is confident that it's a blessing he'll eventually receive.
Poseidon: That's twice you've bested me now...
Poseidon: Although I fail to understand it, I must acknowledge the incredible will you and your father posses.
Choose: Feeling convinced yet?
Poseidon: ...
The shame I've borne will not be forgotten so easily.
The shame I've borne will not be forgotten so easily.
Choose: Can we all be friends now?
Poseidon: Friends?
Poseidon: As much as I'd like that, the shame I've borne cannot be forgotten so easily.
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Poseidon: As the lord of the sea, it is my nature to render judgment with my tides.
Poseidon: But in order to ensure that my judgment is justified, I will take some time to observe you all very closely.
Poseidon: Our battle just now taught me that this is the best way forward.
Vyrn: Cool, that means we get to travel together for the time being!
Lyria: Phew... I'm just relieved no one's hurt.
Juri: I have you all to thank for making sure of that.
Poseidon: Our battle will have been for naught if I do not see this through.
Poseidon: Inheritor of the fiery soul, you would do well to remain noble and pure until your next trial.
Poseidon: If you should go down a path of immorality, my trident will show you no mercy.
Vyrn: Heheh, I'm sure things'll work out just fine!
Vyrn: Right, guys?
Juri: I wouldn't have it any other way. I'll show you just how far our justice goes.
Juri: And no matter how many years that takes, I'm never going to stray from my righteous path.
Poseidon: You truly are your father's son.
Poseidon lets slip a slight grin.
His eyes now resemble the calm tide of the tranquil sea.