Guided by Song

Raid Event: Resplendent Refrain

Prologue

Guided by Song

Next Quest

Watch Your Footing

Summary

The prince and his companions stop in at a lovely snowy town famed for its children's choir. The group opts to have a peek at their recital, but the show is interrupted by a fiend attack. The prince and his friends then engage in battle in order to keep everyone safe.

Dialogue

Haaaaah! Gyaaaaargh! Roast 'em and toast 'em aaaand...boom! That oughta put a bow on this little fiend- slayin' commission. I know we had to pursue those fiends, but I'm still surprised at how far afield we've traveled. Seriously, it's colder than a well-digger's lunchpail up in this joint! R-right?! Let's find a town to warm up in before we make our way back home. There's actually one near here. What say we drop by? Ah, I know that one—and given the season, this might be the perfect time for us to pay it a visit. What does that mean, Elly? Eh, you'll see when we get there. C'mon, future icicles! I'll lead the way. Snow-filled Town
Near the Church Who would have thought there'd be a town nestled between these mountains? And it's so well-guarded, to boot! I'm still curious what we're here for. Wait. Do you hear...singing? It's...beautiful. That's because this is the hometown of the Harmonia Choir. What's that? It's a famous choir that only the most skilled young singers can hope to join. They sing with pure soprano voices, and their songs are said to ward off calamity. And once a year around this time, they throw a huge song party! It's called a "recital," ya doof! Not a "song party." I just hope we're in time to catch it. You there! AAAUGH! A polar bear! ...Wait, no. It's just a fiend. ...AAAUGH! A fieeeeend! Stay back, Your Highness! Wait, that's no fiend. It's... Good heavens! First I'm a polar bear, then a fiend? How rude! I am the dragon Maritimus, and I am pleased to make your acquaintance. But you can call me Mariti if you want to throw a little extra cute into it. It's nice to meet you, Mariti. You seem pretty used to people, for a dragon. What are you doing here in the middle of a town like this? Ah, that! I'm here because I'm the owner of the Harmonia Choir. Wait, sorry. Time out. A DRAGON owns a choir? Er, yes? I've always watched over them, actually. And it was worth it, because now we get visitors coming from all around to hear us! That's why you're all here, yes? Absolutely. Of COURSE it is! Now come—I'll show you the way to the recital hall. Wait, the recital is TODAY?! How lucky! All right, team, let's follow Mariti. And now, ladies and gentlemen, I give to you...the recital hall! Yaaaay, recital hall! Right this way, please. Holy snotballs, look at all the peeps! You weren't kidding about this being a hot ticket. Heh. Indeed. Of course, it helps that this year's recital is a teensy bit special. How so? Ahem! Well, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the recital, two of our former members have come to join us. The first is the conductor, Vixel, who will be lifting his baton for all of you tonight. Exciting, no? Behold the man himself! Hello, distinguished guests. I humbly welcome you to the Harmonia Choir's annual recital. I am Vixel, a graduate of the Harmonia Choir. I will have the honor of being your conductor today. All of us will do our utmost to ensure each and every one of you enjoys the singing on this most festive occasion. A professional conductor? Interesting. That's not something you see every day. But of course, it's not just tonight's honored guests who are amazing. Our entire choir is made up of incredibly hard-working young vocalists who are absolutely BURSTING with talent. And among their number is the particularly exceptional young Elias! ...... His voice is said to bring tears to even the most hardened curmudgeon, which is why we've given him the featured solo in tonight's performance. Oh man, now I REALLY wanna hear this crazychoir do its thing! Ah, but do you remember when I said we had one more special guest? ...Oh! She's starting. ♪♪♪ That voice... ♪♪♪ At the risk of sounding like an elitist snob, she is freakin' AMAZING. Is that...Lucretia?! Ding ding ding! You nailed it! Our second special recital guest is none other than the famed songstress herself! Lucretia? She famous or something? Famous ain't even the half of it. Even I'VE heard of her, and all I know about music is that ya strum a guitar to make a buncha pretty noises come out. I can't believe I'm going to be able to hear her perform... And now, ladies and gentlemen, let me present tonight's main event! Put your hands together for the Harmonia Cho— EEEEEK! Tsk! RUDE! Grrrrr! Oh my stars and garters! FIENDS! Oh dear! I thought security in this town would be impenetrable. We have to stop them! Oh, whatever will we do?! Maritimus, take the audience and the choir members and get them to safety. We'll take care of things here. Now hurry! But what about you people?! Don't worry about us—we know how to use the business end of a sword. Guys, don't wanna worry nobody, but we got fiends floodin' into town. Then we'll just have to force them back out. Come on, everyone!