Scenario:Vane - The Knight's Eventful Night

The Knight's Eventful Night

Vane is visiting a town in a small kingdom on behalf of Feendrache. He runs into Wulf, Renie, and the crew, who are there to hand out candy as requested by the town's mayor. A pair of trick-or-treaters mistake Vane's werewolf costume for a dog costume, and then tell him about strange sounds coming from an old well dubbed the Wailing Well. When Vane investigates the well, a ghost boy suddenly pops out.

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Vane: Boy, everyone's going all out with the costumes! Good thing I didn't skimp on mine!

Vane is visiting a small kingdom with close ties to Feendrache. He's on official business representing the White Knights.

This particular kingdom had suffered extensive damage when a horde of monsters swept through the land. Its leaders had petitioned their neighbors for aid.

Feendrache responded by dispatching a small task force. Today, Vice-Captain Vane has come to get a report on the restoration efforts.

Vane: (The last time I came here, they couldn't do Halloween because of how damaged the town was. Now look at this place.)

Vane: (At the assessment meeting, the leaders said they didn't need anymore relief, so it looks like we can probably withdraw our aid workers.)

Vane: Perfect! With that off my mind, I can take the mayor's advice and enjoy this Halloween night without worry!

Clutching a basket full of homemade cookies in one arm, Vane takes to the streets, his teeth gleaming in the moonlight.

Costumed Man: ...

Vane: Hey, that person has a werewolf costume just like me! Think I'll go strike up a conversation.

Vane: Happy Halloween! I just had to come over and tell you how impressive your costume looks!

Wulf: Hm?

Vane: Whoa! I know you!

Lyria: Vane?

Vane: Lyria? Vyrn? (Captain)? What are you guys doing here?

Vyrn: We're on a job. Wasn't expectin' to see you here. We thought you were still in Feendrache!

(Captain) tells Vane that the mayor of this town wanted to throw a celebration to commemorate the successful restoration efforts.

Thinking that a citizens-only event would be too modest, the mayor decided to open it up to people from outside the kingdom.

Vane: So they contacted the crew.

Lyria: That's right! We've done fun events for other towns before.

Lyria: The mayor heard about it, and asked us to walk around in costumes to get people in the spirit.

Vane: Heh, how about that? That's a nice reputation you've built for yourselves!

Vane: Are Wulf and Renie helping out as well? Glad to see you two again!

Wulf: Yes. Renie and I were already helping the crew with a previous job.

Wulf: When we heard that costumes were needed for this one, we figured it made sense to come along too.

Renie: ...

Wulf is a werewolf—a rare race of humanoids. He seldom interacts with the general public in an effort to avoid needless conflict.

Vane had met Wulf and Renie during a private end-of-year party aboard the Grandcypher.

Although the knight didn't have the chance to get to know the pair well, he did learn a bit about their past.

Vane: Yeah, makes sense. Since most everyone's in costume, Halloween's the perfect cover to get out and experience the world!

Vane: Renie, are you dressed up like a werewolf too? Those big, fluffy ears look cute on you!

Renie: Uh-huh.

Wulf: Renie...

Renie: ...

Wulf: I'm sorry. I kind of dragged her along tonight...

Renie: I don't mind going outside. Plus I got the candy I wanted out of it.

Renie: The mayor says our job is to hand out treats to the townspeople; this guy isn't one of them.

Wulf: That's true, but...

Vane: Wahaha! Then I'm only getting in your way by yakking it up.

Vane: Which reminds me, I was so busy talking that I forgot to give out my treats!

Vane: All right, you guys! Take as many as you want! I've got tons!

Lyria: Yay! I love your cookies! Yum!

Wulf: Thank you. Go on, Renie.

Renie: If it's free...

Costumed Kid 1: Yo! That's a sick werewolf costume!

Costumed Kid 2: It looks so real! Can I pet you?

Wulf: Sure.

Wulf is quickly swarmed by the curious trick-or-treaters.

Costumed Kid 2: Hey, your costume's real cute too! Didja make it yourself?

Renie: Yeah, sorta...

Renie: (What else am I supposed to say? This is so annoying...)

Vane: Happy Halloween, kiddos! Everyone likes cookies, right?

Costumed Kid 2: Ooh, they look yummy! I want some!

Renie: ...

Wulf: Renie, I have to go hand out the candy we got from the mayor. Can you stay with Lyria and the others?

Renie: Fine.

Costumed Kid 1: This cookie is friggin' awesome! Can I get another?

Vane: Of course! Pig out!

Costumed Kid 2: I like how they're shaped like bones. Thanks, Poochie!

Vane: Er... Poochie?

Wulf: No, this man is a—

Costumed Kid 1: Ya bake these yourself, Poochie? They're better than my mom's!

Costumed Kid 2: You're really good at baking! Good boy, Poochie!

Vane: Um, okay... Love the cookie comments, but let's get one thing straight. I'm not a dog; I'm a werewolf!

Vyrn: Wait, really?

Vane: Huh? Come on, Vyrn, you don't think I look like a werewolf either?

Renie: I'm not seeing it.

Vane: Oof...

Costumed Kid 2: I mean, the big person next to you? That's what I call a werewolf. But you're not scary at all!

Vane: It's kinda hard to beat Wulf in authenticity...

Costumed Kid 1: Shake, Poochie!

Vane: Woof!

Vane: Hey, wait a minute!

Costumed Kid 1: He did it! He really is a dog!

Costumed Kid 2: Ahahaha! Poochie! Poochie!

Vane: I said I'm not a dog! You kids hear me?

Wulf: Sorry. This is my fault.

Vane: Nah, it's definitely not your fault.

Vane: Sigh... Still kinda hurts though.

1. I knew you were a werewolf.
2. Cheer up, Poochie.

Choose: I knew you were a werewolf.

Vane: Thanks, (Captain)! You're the greatest!

Vane: Oh well. Doesn't matter what they think I am. As long as the kids are having a good time, that's all that matters!

Go to "Continue 1"

Choose: Cheer up, Poochie.

Vane: Haven't I suffered enough, (Captain)?

Vane: Oh well, it is what it is. Poochie or not, I'm here to make kids smile.

Continue 1

Renie: Sigh...

Lyria: Renie, aren't you going to try Vane's cookies? They're really good, you know!

Renie: Yeah, I will. I didn't wanna keep holding onto it all night anyway.

The young girl quietly takes a bite.

Renie: Oh...

Wulf: Tasty, isn't it?

Renie: Not bad...

Costumed Kid 2: Hey, get down from there. That's dangerous.

Costumed Kid 1: I just wanna peek inside! Stay out here if you're chicken.

Vane: Hm?

Vane is alerted to the two trick-or-treaters from earlier, one of whom is now trying to climb into a well.

Vane: Oh no! I have to stop that kid!

Vane: Stop! Stay out of that well!

Costumed Kid 1: It's that dog again! What's the big deal? This chain is strong enough to hold me.

Vane: No way. It's a long drop, and if any gas has collected down there, it's not gonna be pretty for you!

Costumed Kid 1: You think so?

Vane: I know so! Here, grab my hand. I'll get you down safely.

The child takes Vane's hand and is lifted away from the mouth of danger.

Vane: There we go. You're a good kid for listening to me. But why were you trying to climb inside?

Costumed Kid 1: To solve the mystery of the Wailing Well.

Vane: Wailing Well?

Costumed Kid 2: This old well right here. Sometimes there's a creepy "boooo" coming from it. Betcha anything it's a ghost!

Costumed Kid 1: Ghost, schmost! Ghosts aren't real. It's just the wind!

Vane: I see. So you wanted to get to the bottom of the well to get to the bottom of this mysterious sound.

Vane: Got it! Leave this one to me! I'll put on my detective hat!

Costumed Kid 2: Are you sure? Aren't you scared, Poochie?

Vane: Nope, not me! Because I'm an adult!

Vane: Can you do me a favor and wait over there? You know, in case there is a pack of ghouls or whatever and they decide to start trouble?

Costumed Kid 1: I'm telling ya there's no such thing!

Vane: You're probably right, but your friend is shaking. I need you to protect her, okay?

Costumed Kid 1: Tch, fine. Let's get outta here.

After making sure the kids have gone somewhere safe, Vane breathes a sigh of relief.

Vane: Phew, it's a good thing I heard them. That could've gone bad real fast.

Vyrn: For sure. But are you really gonna go ghost-hunting?

Vane: Better safe than sorry. Rumors usually have a grain of truth to them.

Vane: Monsters have been known to cause these types of misunderstandings, and if it does turn out to be monsters, they need to be exterminated.

Lyria: Yeah, it would be too dangerous to ignore them.

Vane: Right? I was sent here to do a job, and I don't feel good about returning to Feendrache before tying up any loose ends.

Mysterious Wail: Boooo...

Vane: Huh?

Mysterious Wail: Boooo!

Ghost Boy: Booooooo!

Vane: Gh—

Vane: Ghoooost!

A boy suddenly pops out from the old well in all his translucent glory.

Will this Halloween haunt Vane for the rest of his life?