Joe/Stories

General Stories Misc

Quotes

On Sortied

You know me, always up for a thrill.

On Entering a Room

Looks like you need my help.

When Quest Begins

Shall we?

I'm ready. Are you?

Response to Beginning of a Quest

Right behind you.

Hah. I live for this.

When Controlling Character in Quest

The cavalry has arrived.

When Receiving a Heal

Ahh... Thanks for that.

Guess it's not my time yet.

When Entering a Boss' Room

Looks like this is the last of 'em.

Hah, it’s gonna take more than this to stop me!

Response to Entering a Boss' Room

Haha, this won’t take long.

We've got this one.

Upon Getting to Low Health

'Bout time we had some thrills around here!

Ah, it's not a battle if your neck's not on the line!

Upon Opening a Chest

Well, hello there.

I do love me some treasure.

Boss on Low Health

We got 'em on the ropes!

Hah, won’t be long now!

Boss Enters Break State

It's wide open now!

There's our chance. Hit 'em hard!

Rare Enemy Spawns

Looks like we found ourselves a rare one.

Ooh, don't see those every day. That's good luck!

Upon Death

Sorry, guys...

Ugh, that was NOT satisfying...

When Revived

This ain't over yet.

When Using Shared Skills

Damage: Get ventilated!

Buff Self: This one cuts deep!

Buff Ally: Let's see who bags the most!

Debuff Enemy: Don't get ahead of yourself!

Heal Ally: Don't bow out yet!

Heal Self: Huh!

Player Uses Damaging Skill

Not bad. Not bad at all.

Yeah, okay. I'm impressed.

When Shape Shifting is Ready

Ready to bust out that dragon?!

This dragon's rarin' to go!

Shape Shifting into Dragon

You might wanna stand back...

Idle During Quest

Guess I'll restring my bow.

We on break? If you say so.

Quest Clear

Hope the next one's even MORE thrillin'!

Quest Failure

Guess I've lost my touch.

Home Screen Walking

Welp, let's get moving.

Sunset’s on FIRE tonight! ...Well, not literally.

You know, having friends ain't half-bad.

Wonder what the day holds in store?

Time to fletch some new arrows.

Guess I made it through another day.

Home Screen Inside

Where's a guy go to find life-or-death combat? Wish they'd put that kinda stuff on a map.

Everybody here's always so darn NICE. It's startin' to mess with my head.

It's been forever since I had a duel to the death. I'm worried my quick draw's gettin' rusty.

Wait, you want to play darts against ME? Heh, why not? Like takin' candy from a baby...

If there's one thing I love, it's hummin' tunes over a nice, long soak in the bath.

It ain't all that hard to read an arrow's path. Just need a bit of experience, is all.

Home Screen Portrait

Quickest draw in the known world.

Got room for another in this fight?

If you need a bodyguard, then you need me.

I think I could get used to being your bodyguard.

What is it? My skills leave you speechless?

Collection Portrait

I'm not exactly comfortable with folks worrying over me.

You into duels? I'm game, anytime.

Up for some darts? If you feel like losing, that is.

I probably shoulda died ten times before this, but I still wanna help protect your dream.

Pick a target, far as you like. I'll perforate it from here.

At The Halidom

Howdy. Somethin' on your mind?

What is it? You wanna duel? Anytime, anyplace.

Always take care of your tools. It's important.

New Mana Circle Unlocked

Oh, I like this. I'm getting all tingly!

On Mana Circle Fully Unbound

Pretty sure it doesn't get more thrilling than this.

On Promotion to 4

Oh, I like this. I'm getting all tingly!

On Promotion to 5

Pretty sure it doesn't get more thrilling than this.

Adventurer Story Episodes

Episode 1

The Fire's Fletcher

Hmm. The town is eerily quiet today... Yeah. Ya can see people peekin' out from their windows, though. You folks travelers? You could say that. Who's askin'? Name's Joe, but some call me the fire's fletcher. You guys probably want to find somewhere to hide soon. And what am I hidin' from, exactly? Thugs from the next town over. They're holed up in an eatery with a hostage. What?! It started as a petty squabble. Horse kicked mud on one guy's coat or something like that. Pretty trite stuff, honestly. How in the heck does a dirty coat turn into a hostage situation? Turns out the young owner of the mud-flinging horse is a local bigwig. Things went south fast for the accuser, and he got desperate. Well, that was clearly the wrong move. Either way, we need to help stop this. Easy, friend. They're probably starting to see things with clear heads about now. You thinkin' they'll let the hostage go? Turn themselves in? And let themselves get arrested and charged in THIS town? Not a chance. No, right about now they're asking themselves how many people they can take with them. So why are ya standin' around when this thing's about to boil over?! That's exactly why I'm keeping a cool head. Stand back and watch. Their kind's not known for their patience. They'll come out soon enough. If they want us, they can come get us! You better hope they bring a bucket so they can pick up all your pieces, rich boy! P-please, no! Well look at that. Right on cue. ...Hnf. Gragh! It serves you right! That takes care of that. You routed them all?! I barely saw a thing. Those arrows came outta nowhere! ...You're Euden, right? You've heard of me? Heard the rumors, yeah. Sounds like you're having a pretty wild time of it. Guess there's no harm in asking. You in the market for a bodyguard? I don't know that I have need of a guard, but if you're offering to fight for our cause, we'd love to have you. Just make sure ya know what yer signin' on for. We see a lot more action than yer average knightly order. ...Lot worse, too. Music to my ears. I wouldn't have it any other way. Oh? A guy needs his thrills, yeah? And putting my life on the line is just the kinda thrill I'm looking for.

Episode 2

The Fletcher's True Talent

Sorry to ask this of you, but we found a fiend nest near the castle. Would you mind helping us clear it out? Sorry? That's the best news I've heard all week! I've been itching to see some action. Wait. Are you certain he's capable? Oh, he'll be fine. I can vouch for his skill with a bow firsthand. You want a demonstration too, babe? I am no babe. I'm a grown woman with little patience for rude men. Whoa there, milady. I misspoke. Apologies if I offended. ...Hmph. Hey, Euden. Got a minute? I believe so. How long do you need? Oh, just long enough to convince this nice lady I can carry my weight around here. It's Elisanne, right? How about you point to a tree and I'll feather it for you. Go on, take your pick. ...Very well. It's a bit far, but let's see you hit that branch there. Land an arrow within three attempts and I'll consider it a passing grade. That branch there? Hmm, it's awful thin... You're not making this easy on me. Then it sounds like we're done here. You save your arrows, and we'll both save ourselves the time. Aw, come on now, give me a chance. ...That the right branch? I...think? It's a little hard to say when you sent the whole tree flying. Oh, I hit it. Trust me, I don't miss. Now hold on just a moment. How does an ARROW send a TREE soaring through the air?! And why was the arrow on FIRE?! What manner of trickery is this?! There's no tricks to it, your ladyship— just my blastfire bow. Guess you could say it's my trademark. Ha ha! I can see why! See, Elly? He's good to go. H-hrmmm... My apologies for doubting you. You're clearly quite skilled, Joe. Just glad I'm up to your standards, ma'am. I wouldn't want to slow you down. Now, shall we? I'm eager to aim my bow at something other than a tree.

Episode 3

The Smell of Baked Bread

Are you not hungry, Joe? The bread is done baking. Mmm, my nose was just saying the very same thing. Mind if I hang back and enjoy this smell awhile longer? Of course! You must really be a fan of the smell of fresh-baked bread. No, but my old rival was. Now every time I catch a whiff of it, I remember him. I take it he's no longer with us? Afraid not. I sent him to the other side myself, in a duel. A duel? What cause demanded such extreme measures? First, you've gotta understand that the top archer in the world was a god among men to the rest of us bow slingers. So my rival and I dueled for the right to challenge him. You fought to the death over something so trivial?! ...I shall never understand men. Believe me, there are days I don't get it myself. Anyhow, for a month leading up to the big day, my rival and I lived together. What?! You ate and slept with a man you planned on killing? Why? Can't rightly say. Guess all I can tell you is we were both curious. He was the sort who'd take any paying job. To most folks, he was a monster. But I was happy that whole month. Happy living alongside a monster? You must have known death could come at any moment. Oh sure, he could've betrayed me anytime he wanted. Same goes for me. But along the way, the tension and fear turned into joy, and I... Well, I kinda fell in love with the guy. Is this how all men work? You two still haven't eaten? Go get it while it's warm. Thanks, I'll go help myself. 'Scuse me, ma'am.

Episode 4

The Thrill Has Chilled

Are you busy, Joe? My day's wide open—just watch where you step. Got all my tools laid out how I like them. Getting some bow maintenance in? Yep. You'll have to help me with a few test shots later. Sure. What is it that you'd need me to do? Just sit pretty with an apple on your head. And you...shoot the apple? I can't say I see a reason why it has to be sitting on my head. Hey, who am I to argue with tradition? Just lemme check the tension on this new string I put on... Question for you, Euden. What would you do if I was an assassin here to kill you? I'd think you must be charging by the hour, because you're certainly in no hurry. I'd also think you've not taken on an easy task. I don't die easy. Okay, fair. But what about right now? At this very moment? When you walked in here, you didn't think for a second I'd kill you? I don't usually suspect my allies of wanting to kill me. I'd never get a moment's rest if I did. True. And that takes care of this bowstring. Now, let's go find that apple. I'm afraid I won't be wearing any food for you, Joe. Fruit or otherwise. Aw, c'mon. Say, you know your way around a bow, right? Enough to know that you aim, draw, and release, anyway. Great. First apple goes on my head, then. See if you can pierce it. Wait, I'M the one shooting now?! Relax, I won't stand too far. With a close enough target, even an amateur won't miss. Most of the time, anyway. You're not exactly selling this hallowed tradition of yours. Besides, what if your talk of assassins has got me paranoid? What if now I'm questioning whether I can trust you? What if I decide to put an arrow in you before you put one in me? Care to give it a shot and see? No! You're a friend and an ally. I'm not going to shoot you! When you said you were after thrills, is this what you had in mind? Because it's sounding a lot like you've just got a death wish. You'll be surprised to know that's not the first time someone's said that to me. But it's not about dying or living. I've been through plenty of life-or-death battles before. I've threaded a hailstorm of arrows... Ducked beneath a charging beast... Those are the moments you feel the white-hot flood of life through your veins. The rest of the time I'm half-asleep, bored out of my head. But one wrong move, and it's all over. Just because you've eluded death so far doesn't mean your next encounter won't also be your last. So it's the last. I'm not afraid of dying. ...I am. I can't wrap my head around your way of thinking. Why be afraid? You're throwing yourself headlong into the fire here, too. What's so scary about dying? I still have things I have to do here. I can't afford to die now. That's why every battle is terrifying. ...... You don't have a dream, Joe? The sort of thing you'd regret passing up if you died? A dream, huh? Heh... Forgot mine a long time ago.

Episode 5

The Burden of Caring

Grrrrrrr! Rgh, just my luck to run into a pack of fiends alone... I'll just have to cut my way out! It caught my sword in its TEETH?! GrrrrRAWR! My blade bounced off its hide?! I can't— Graoourgh?! What?! A single arrow took them all out?! The blastfire bow... Joe?! You all right?! Honestly, you can't take two steps out the door without walking into some kinda trouble. It's a real pain, ya know? My apologies, and thank you! A moment longer, and I'd have ended up lunch. What were you thinking, Euden? I thought you were afraid of dying. Why walk around without a guard? I was just... No, you're right. I have no excuse except carelessness. I'll tread more lightly from now on. You were amazing as ever, though. You took down the entire pack in the blink of an eye! ...Joe? Is everything okay? Your hand's shaking. ...I was afraid. Huh? Thinking I might be too late and you might be dead... My draw hand went jittery. I've lived on the road alone ever since I left home. It's been so long, I forgot how terrifying it is to protect someone. Joe... Guess it's no wonder I was low on thrills, living just for myself. You said you had a dream, right? Yes. I want to build a kingdom where everyone can live in peace. Elisanne, Cleo, Ranzal... You. Heh heh... Not bad, as dreams go. Whatever mine was, I forgot it years ago. Maybe I'll just protect yours. Really raises the stakes, having something to lose. Sounds...thrilling. What do you say? Got room in your life for a guy like me at your side? I've actually been saving a spot for you. Let's make this dream a reality together.