Orsem/Stories

General Stories Misc

Quotes

On Sortied

On Entering a Room

When Quest Begins

Let's DO this!

All set?

Response to Beginning of a Quest

Yep yep, here we gooo!

I was born ready!

When Controlling Character in Quest

When Receiving a Heal

Thanks for the assist!

My hero!

When Entering a Boss' Room

So you're the boss, eh? Well, good night to YOU!

We're taking home the trophy here. Let's do it!

Response to Entering a Boss' Room

You got it. Ready, set, GET 'EM!

C'mon, guys, let's win this thing!

Upon Getting to Low Health

I'm not down yet!

Oof... Man, they're not half-bad...

Upon Opening a Chest

Yesss! Treasure!

Did someone say treasure? Let's divvy it up!

Boss on Low Health

Nice! Just a little more!

We've nearly got this!

Boss Enters Break State

This is it! Go for the gold!

Time to skate circles around 'em!

Rare Enemy Spawns

Oooh, look at that. Don't see those often!

Must be our lucky day!

Upon Death

Sorry I couldn't... keep my promise...

Heh heh... Guess I... messed that up...

Player Uses Damaging Skill

Hooo-ee! Look at YOU!

Smooth moves!

When Shape Shifting is Ready

I feel the dragon's power, right down to my blades!

I hear the voice of the dragon!

Shape Shifting into Dragon

Idle During Quest

All right, everyone. Take five!

Slow and steady wins the race, or so they say.

Quest Clear

Quest Failure

Home Screen Walking

Almost time to hit that rink!

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, SKATE!

I love watching the stars skate across the sky.

Nothing like a quick skate to start your day.

Wonder what's for dinner?

*yawn* Man, I'm beat.

Home Screen Inside

My homeland's great. The snow is beautiful, and the ice never melts!

I'm gonna be the super skating savior of the world! ...Not bad, right?

Don't you think dragons would like to skate too? I'm designing some extra large blades just in case.

Things I like besides skating? Hmmmmm... Well, snow, I guess? Oh, and ice!

Nothing's better than a hot soak after a long day of skating. Wanna try?

When it's snowing out, I get this overwhelming urge to go outside and enjoy it. Don't you?

Home Screen Portrait

Life is over before you know it. Which is why I live without regrets.

The more risk a romance carries, the more exciting it is.

Youth is a time for romance, so give me the date. ...what do you mean you don't kiss in tow?

I have serious worries too you know. Like, how to invite that lady over there to join me for tea.

Collection Portrait

Why am I always looking for new love...ooh, perhaps I am looking for my soulmate?

If you haven't noticed, I have somewhat of a weakness for women.

Nothing is more unforgivable than hurting a women's feelings.

When it comes to love, there is never any time like the present.

At The Halidom

What's up? You here for a skate?

Need help with something?

Every day is better than the last around here.

On Promotion to 5

With you, I feel like anything's possible—no, like EVERYTHING'S possible!

Adventurer Story Episodes

Episode 1

Skating onto the Scene

Let's see... I think that's everything we needed to buy, right?
Yes. Shall we head back to the castle?
Woman: Aaaaaaugh! Purse-snatcher! Someone stop him!
A purse-snatcher?!
Over there, Elisanne! C'mon!
Snatcher: Bwa ha ha! Too slow, kiddies!
What the...? He's gonna escape by SHIP?!
Blast! We'll not be able to secure him if he sets off down the river.
Snatcher: Smell ya later, suckers!
Huh? Your Highness, look over there!
Um... is that a person running ON the water?
Orsem skates onto the scene.
Orsem: Stop right there, thief!
Whoa! He jumped!
Then he spun through the air and landed behind the purse-snatcher!
Orsem: Perfect landing! Aaaand you're captured!
Snatcher: The heck's your deal, weirdo?! Lemme go!
Orsem: I am Orsem, and I travel the world preaching the gospel of ice skating!
Snatcher: I know those words, but they don't make any sense in that order. Now get yer paws off'a me already!
Orsem: What's not to understand? Skating is fun!
Orsem: But before you can try it, you need to go apologize to that woman.
Orsem: It's not nice to take things from people by force.
The boat returns to the shore.
Oh, they came back to shore!
Orsem: Now go tell the local officials what you did and beg them for clemency.
Snatcher: Dammit... I won't forget this!
Woman: Thank you for returning my purse, sir!
Man: Whoa. You're one cool dude!
Girl: Can you really run on the water, mister?
Orsem: Ah ha ha! What I was doing earlier is called "skating!"
Orsem: Skating is a whirlwind of delight, and all who are interested are welcome to come learn the art with me!
Orsem skates around, showing off.
Pretty impressive. But hey, tell me more about this "skating" thing.
Orsem: Wait, you're interested in skating?! Then come with me to the river!
Orsem begins dragging Euden to the river.
Whoa! S-stop pulling me!
Sir! You will unhand His Highness at once or answer to me for this outrage!
Orsem: His... Highness?
Orsem: Wait, are you a KING?!
Orsem: Oh man, this is six different kinds of incredible. I've never met a king before.
Orsem: And hey! Since you're a king, you could help me make skating famous!
Orsem: It's my dream to spread the joy of skating throughout the whole world, see?
Orsem: So go order your subject to stop whatever they're doing and SKATE!
Er, that's... not really how it works.
Orsem: First I must tell you in excruciating detail what makes skating so great so that you can spread its joys around the world.
Orsem: So how about it? Can I come with you and tell you all about skating? It's okay, right? Riiiiiight?!
I, er... Well, that is to say... Sure?
Orsem: YA-HOOOO! Now I'll be able to get people laced up and skating the world over!
Are you sure we should invite him to the castle, Highness? He seems quite mad.
I, um... Well, I suppose it can't hurt to at least hear him out?

Episode 2

Skating into New Hearts

Orsem called me to the courtyard, but I'm not entirely sure why.
That guy got you out here too, Euden?
I'm assuming we both received the same invitation.
Oh, it's not just the two of you.
We did as well.
What in the world could he be planning?
Orsem finally shows up.
Orsem: Ah, wonderful! You all made it!
Er, yes. But why, exactly?
Orsem: Because I'm going to teach you more about the magic of skating!
Orsem: And on that note... ta-daah! Let our deep dive into the art of the foot blades begin!
If I'm not mistaken, skating involves gliding atop frozen surfaces, yes?
I fear we have no such areas here in the courtyard.
Orsem: Aw, don't worry your head over that! Take a gander here. If I do like so...
Orsem begins to put the blades onto his shoes.
He's stickin' somethin' to his shoes.
Orsem: These are my skating blades. If I slip them on my shoes like so and stand...
The ground beneath his feet begins to freeze.
Holy cow! The spot under your feet just turned to ice!
Orsem: Right you are! When you attach these blades to your shoes, you can create a path of ice anywhere you like.
So, when we first saw you running on the river, it's because you were using these magic shoes to freeze it?
Orsem: Magic BLADES, my good man. Not shoes. But yes, they are imbued with ice mana.
Orsem: The place I come from is a snowy land, and all of my people are deft hands when it comes to wielding ice mana.
And with these ice-infused blades, a person can skate in all sorts of places?
Orsem: Exactly so! That's why skating is super duper MEGA popular where I come from! ...Or it used to be.
I take it something changed?
Orsem: Er, well, you see... That is, I... Um...
Orsem: M-more importantly, I'd love for all of you to try skating! It's SO much fun!
Yeah, but don't we need yer magic shoe dealies?
Orsem: Magic BLADES! Not shoes. Goodness me. But here, why don't you just take these and give 'em a whirl?!
How many'a these things do ya have?!
Orsem: Crateloads! I won't rest until every person in the world knows the magic of gracefully gliding across the ice.
Orsem: I never go anywhere without spare blades. You never know when there might be someone else ready to be converted!
This seems like an incredible amount of effort merely to spread word of a hobby.
Orsem: A hobby that is, alas, little known outside of my people.
Orsem: Which is why it's my duty to spread the good word to all.
I suppose I hadn't even heard of it before meeting you.
Orsem: Exactly! And there are loads of people just like you!
Orsem: Doesn't it seem like a waste that something so enjoyable isn't better known among the people?
Orsem: Hence, this is now my life's work.
Let me make sure I understand: You left your hometown and now travel the world all alone so you can talk about... skating?
Bwa ha ha! It's like yer some kinda public ambassador or missionary or whatever!
Orsem: Aw, you're making me blush.
Orsem: I do hope that you all come to love skating as much as I.
Orsem: And I'll do anything to make it happen!
Orsem: Wanna give it a shot? I'm happy to show you all my techniques!
Well, we can't very well refuse after such a... passionate display.
Orsem: Yaaay! Then let's get to it!
Orsem: First, attach the blades to your shoes and stand on the ground.
Orsem: Then you go like "hngh!" and push forward like "yaaah!" and skate along the ice like "fsssheeeewww!"
Orsem: And THEN you do like "boing!" and a flip. Oh, and when you stop, you do a spin like "bwwaaawawawawawa!"
Orsem: Easy, right?!
......
Your attitude is commendable, but your instructional technique... needs much work.

Episode 3

Skating through the Battlefield

Orsem: Now then, where could those fiends be?
Er, Orsem? I'm happy to have your help, but are you sure this is a good idea?
Orsem: Whatever do you mean?
Well, you're not a fighter, are you?
I'd think that battling monsters and so on might be dangerous for a person with your... specific skill set.
Orsem: Don't you worry yourself about that! And hey, isn't it the same for you, Euden?
Is it?
Orsem: Yeah! I mean, you're a prince, right? Isn't it dangerous for you to be out slaying fiends and whatnot?
Well I suppose it is dangerous, but it's also my duty.
I'd do anything to protect my land and people. They're very important to me.
Orsem: And is that cause one you would give up your dreams for?
What do you mean?
A fiend shows up, interrupting their conversation.
Fiend: Grrrraaagh!
Orsem: Found you at last. Have at you, fiends!
Orsem, wait! You can't just charge at them skates-first!
Orsem: Think you can catch me, villains?! Ha ha ha! Come at me!
Orsem skates around the fiends.
Oh wow... He's skating around the fiends so much that it's confusing them!
Orsem: And now...
Orsem: A bit of this!
He skates around, taking the fiends out with ease and landing on the back of a fiend he froze.
Orsem: Too bad for you! I'm over here, fiends!
What the...? He jumped and landed on the frozen fiend's back!
Orsem: A perfect landing! ...Whoa! You can still move, eh?!
Fiend: Grrrrr!
Watch out! Haaaaaah!
Euden slays the fiend, saving Orsem.
Orsem: Phew! Thanks for the assist there, Euden!
You can't ever let your guard down during a fight, Orsem.
Orsem: Heh... Sorry about that.
Even so, I'm pretty surprised by how well you did out there.
Orsem: I want to prove that someone can fight even when they're still into skating.
What exactly do you mean by that?
Orsem: You remember how I told you that skating was very popular where I come from?
Orsem: Note that I was "was." ...Meaning "used to be."
Orsem: But every year, the number of fiends in my homeland kept growing, and my friends soon abandoned their skates for the sword.
Orsem: Even though they all supposedly loved it, they gave it up.
The scene transitions into a flashback.
Orsem: Why do you have to stop skating?! I thought you loved it!
Orsem: What about our dream of us spreading its joy all around the world?!
Orsem's Friend: We can't just mess around with inane dreams forever, Orsem.
Orsem's Friend: Maybe you ought to quit being irresponsible and face reality.
The flashback ends.
Orsem: ...I was completely stunned by that.
Orsem: Just like you, my home is precious to me, and I would do anything to protect it.
Orsem: Still, I could never give up skating!
Orsem: Why must I choose between the two things that are important to me?!
I'm not sure what to say, Orsem...
Orsem: Anyway, that's why I trained to develop a skating fighting style - so I could battle fiends and continue my love of the blades.
Orsem: It seemed a good way to take care of both problems at once.
Orsem: Also, it's when times are hardest that it's MOST important to keep dreaming.
Orsem: Do you think it's bad to dream, Euden?
Not at all. I've got a dream of my own, in fact.
I want to create a kingdom where everyone can live happily.
That's why I understand how you feel.
So let's work as hard as possible and make our dreams come true no matter what hardship comes out way.
Orsem: It's a promise, Euden!

Episode 4

Skating into Trouble

Orsem! ...Orseeeeem! If you're there, say something!
Did you find him, Your Highness?
No. I take it you haven't spotted any clues either, Elly?
No. It's hard to believe he's been missing for three whole days.
I can't imagine he's actually gone for good though - he left all his things at the castle.
Hopefully he hasn't gotten himself into trouble.
Kidnapper 1: Oy, lookee here! We gots some moneyed fops runnin' right at us.
Kidnapper 1: Heh heh. We could rack up a mighty fine ransom what if we got our hands on ya!
A kidnapper!
Kidnapper 1: Oy, don't go sayin' words like "kidnapper," now! I'm a hunter - just that my prey ain't your usual beasts, is all.
Kidnapper 1: And I've been mighty lucky, let me tell ya. Just recently, I nabbed myself some feller what can freeze anything!
That has to be Orsem.
You there! Kidnapper!
You will tell me the location of your lair, upon pain of death! Now... ready yourself!
The scene changes to Euden and the gang infiltrating the kidnapper's lair.
...Good. We managed to slip inside.
And look who's here!
Attention is turned to Orsem and the kidnappers.
Orsem: C'mon, let's go skating together! It's loads of fun!
Orsem: We're going to go and spread the word together, right?
Orsem: And since that's the plan, it's essential that you know how much fun it is first-hand.
Kidnapper 2: Yeah, yeah. We all love skatin' so much. Now shut up already!
Kidnapper 2: I wish this guy would freeze his mouth instead'a the ground...
Kidnapper 3: We gotta sell him off what before he drives me insane!
Attention is turned back to the group.
Orsem looks rather cheerful for someone who's been kidnapped.
Pffft. Guys probably pretended to be interested in skating and he came with 'em of his own accord.
Does he not realize he's been tricked? Ugh, what a credulous man.
Well, at least he's not hurt. Now let's go rescue him!
The group jumps out of hiding to confront the kidnappers.
Stop right there, you kidnapping churls!
Kidnapper 2: Eh? Who the heck are you people?!
Kidnapper 2: Hwargh!
The kidnapper is swiftly beat and falls over.
Orsem! You okay?!
Orsem: Huh? Oh, hey, Euden! What brings you here?
You're being tricked! These people have no intention of helping you fulfill your dream!
They just want to sell you to someone who wants your abilities!
Orsem: Soooo... you're NOT going to spread the joy of skating across the world?
Kidnapper 3: ARGH! SHUT UP ABOUT SKATIN' ALREADY! We only ever cared about yer powers, ya dumb idjit!
Kidnapper 3: And that's why we'd be real upset if ya was to escape, see? Now outta the way!
Euden attacks the kidnapper.
Orsem, you have to get out of here!
Orsem: They... were lying... Haaa...
Orsem begins to put his skates on, causing the ground to freeze.
...Uh, guys? Is it just me, or is the floor starting to freeze in here?
Orsem: I'm as much at fault for being tricked... But even so, I cannot forgive this...
Orsem: I can never forgive someone who abuses my skating dream!
Orsem begins skating around, cutting down the last of the kidnappers.
Kidnapper 3: Aw, crap! This guy's stupid fast!
Kidnapper 4: H-hey! Don't run off and... AAAARRRGGHH!
Look how fast he's moving...
I can't even follow him!
Orsem: And now we come to you...
Kidnapper 3: Hngaaahh!
The final kidnapper is defeated by Orsem.
Well, I suppose that's that. Orsem, are you hurt?
Orsem: ...I'm fine, Cleo.
Good, because you really had us worried.
She's right, Orsem.
It's all well and good to give your all for your dreams, but you need to be a little more aware of what's going on around you.
Orsem: ...I will reflect on this. And I'm sorry for worrying you all.
Orsem: I don't know what else to say.
Hey, yer okay, al all's well that ends well. Plus all the other kidnappin' victims seem to be okay, too.
Let's free 'em and get back to the castle.
Orsem: Oh, er... yes. Let's do that.
Orsem: But do I even have the right to go back...?
Did you say something, Orsem?

Episode 5

Skating Toward Their Dreams

Orsem: I should leave the castle. It's better this way.
Orsem: Euden, thank you for everything. ...Good-bye.
Orsem! Hey, wait!
Orsem begins to run off, while Euden tries to catch up to him.
Orsem: Euden?! Why are you...?
*huff* *huff* I'm glad I made it in time.
What's with this letter you left behind? Why are you going back to your homeland?
Orsem: Because my being in the castle is nothing but a burden to others.
Orsem: Like how I was taken in by those ne'er-do-wells the other day and ended up making lots of trouble for everyone.
Orsem: I may have left my home, but nothing has really changed.
How do you mean?
The scene changes to a flashback of what Elisanne said in Chapter 4.
It's all well and good to give your all for your dreams, but you need to be a little more aware of what's going on around you.
The scene changes to a flashback of what Orsem's friend said.
Orsem's Friend: Maybe you ought to quit being irresponsible and face reality.
The flashbacks end.
Orsem: I calmed myself down and took a look around me, and I realized the truth: In the end, dreams are just that.
Orsem: That's why I figured it was time for me to forget about skating and go back home to become a true warrior.
Orsem: After all, it doesn't matter how hard I try; my dream will never come true.
I don't think that's true at all. In fact, look behind you.
Orsem: Look behind me...?
Behind him is a crowd of fanatics and people interested in skating.
Girl: Oooh! It's the skater man!
Man: Hey, mister! Show us that thing you did where you slide around the ice!
Woman 1: I wanna try that!
Looks like there are plenty of people interested in your talent.
Boy: Thanks for saving me the other day, mister!
Orsem: Ah. You were held captive by the brigands as well, yes?
Boy: You were so cool! You were like KA-ZOOM and then you went WHAM and all the bad people were like AAAARRRGGH!
Woman 2: Even though we were captured, your sunny attitude helped us through that most dark time.
Boy: Hey! I wanna try that, too! Tell me how! C'mon, tell me!
Orsem: I'm so moved by your words...
Oh, and Orsem? Elisanne telling you to be more aware of what's around you wasn't her blaming you for anything.
I mean, sure, she wants you to face reality, but that's not ALL she was saying.
You're forthright to a fault, and if you're not careful, you could end up getting hurt. She just doesn't want that to happen.
Orsem: You mean like when I was kidnapped.
Exactly. And Orsem, you ARE fulfilling your dream, even if slowly.
That's why you don't need to rush headlong into things and do it all at once.
There are already lots of people around you who are becoming skating fanatics, after all.
You see? Take an even closer look.
Attention is placed on the group of fanatics.
Orsem: ...I get it now. I was in such a haste to make my dream a reality, that I didn't stop to look at what was already around me.
Orsem: There are so many people interested in learning about my beloved skating...
Orsem, I'm not a prince with lots of power and influence like my brothers.
But as your friend, I still want to help you make your dream a reality.
So, let's do it together. What do you say?
Orsem: Aaaah ha ha! I've been such a dope!
Orsem: I just hadn't realized the truth that I'm not alone anymore.
Orsem: And that won't do! I have to tell each and every one of these people about the magic of gliding across the ice!
Orsem: With this many future fanatics gathered, I'm going to need even more blades!
Orsem: Just a moment while I go fetch them. Everyone else, meet me in the courtyard!
The scene changes to everyone in the courtyard.
Orsem: Ta-daaah! Let our deep dive into the art of the foot blades begin!
Orsem: First, attach the blades to your shoes and stand on the ground.
Orsem: That's it. Now alternate back and forth with your feet. Ready... go! Left! Right! Left! Right!
Guy's explanations have gotten a lot better, yeah?
Indeed. But they're still full of his trademark vigor.
Everyone truly looks to be enjoying themselves.
Orsem: Hey, don't just stand there watching! Come hit the ice already!
All right! Here I come!
Orsem: Wow, Euden! You've gotten really good!
Orsem: I can't even begin to tell you how happy I am right now.
Orsem: But next time, it's my turn to help YOU achieve YOUR dreams!
Orsem: We'll chase 'em together!
Thanks, Orsem. I can't wait to see what the future holds for us.

The End.