Screenshot The ROLLING REQUEST THREAD(Currently doing: A Hiatus)

[TheMoniker]

So, time to start the second part of Maiden Quest!

The CHAPTER 4 PRELUDE: Part 1 of 3! Yes, AGAIN!

This is going to be a HUGE chapter. Hope you're all prepared! Not that you really need to, considering I'm the one doing the actual playing, of course.

The bandit squad returns!

And Ebner is no longer Prince Zephiel!

Bandude: Refreshing… you say…

Ebner: Why yes, Iskar. I haven’t gotten this much sleep in years! Perhaps passing out when I did was for the best, eh?

Iskar: You’re…joking…

Poor Iskar.

Lots of running?

We get a sudden flash of light and-

A lampshaded plot hole!

Come on Iskar, beat the guy up! That would help us out!

Ebner: I thought so.

Ebner: Round up the generals. Tell them to meet me in the throne room, immediately!

Generals? What kind of army is this guy packing?

A huge, more-or-less infinite one!

Bandude #2: Aye aye, boss!

Uh...

Ebner: I shall await them in the throne room as well.

Bandude #3: Got it, boss!

Ebner: Let’s go to the throne room and wait for my underlings to do everything for me!

Of course!

Iskar: Whatever you say, Boss…

And then they teleport to the throne room.

Iskar: We could’ve walke-

Ebner: Walked!? Rubbish, Iskar!

You know Ebner, your lack of walking makes you less likely to walk, and eventually you won't be able to warp anymore. It's a vicious cycle, you should try to stop it.

Iskar: Oh, for the love of- What now?

Ebner: It’s a—

Oh, I get it!

It can't be THAT scary! Do you see a horrific beats in there or something?

Iskar: What d’ya mean? It’s always been there. It was just covered wi—

Ebner: Cover it back up! NOW!

Iskar: Fine…

...Wait, covered with what?

We can all tell you're mad.

Iskar doesn't seem too bothered. If I looked like that, I might become an evil villain too. Or get plastic surgery. Pretty much the same thing, really.

Iskar: You know, if you just led a more healthy life style, you’d look a lot les—

Ebner: ISKAR!

Iskar: What?

Ebner: You think this is a mere matter of health?

Iskar: Well, isn’t it?

Ebner: NO! I was born with this face! This hideous complexion!

Iskar: Yeah… so?

Ebner: So!? SO!? Ha… hahahahaha!

Good one, Iskar.

Ebner: Why you--! …Nggggh.

You need him, Ebner. He can make all the cracks he wants.

Iskar: What?

Ebner: Iskar, do… you…

VILLAIN MOTIVATION TIME!

No it didn't, Iskar! Faces and his greatest desire are highly related!

Ebner: Just answer the question.

Iskar: You want…power.

Ebner: No!

Iskar: Forbidden knowledge?

Ebner: Not even close.

Iskar: A new face?

Ebner: Enough with the face jokes!

Iskar: Then what do you want?

Ebner: ……

FLASHBACK!

"My never mother hugged me... Not even once..."

(Sorry, too lazy to get the actual screenshot)

IT ALL MAKES SENSE NOW

Of course you do, Ebner.

Now you're just being overly specific!

Iskar: Yeeesh! You really do have a thing for girls with pony tails, don’t ya—

Ebner: ISKAR! That is NOT the point!

Iskar: Oh really now?

Ebner: Hmphm! Just as I suspected. A simpleton like you could never understand…

Iskar: What?

Ebner: My sorrow.

Iskar: Sure…

Ebner: …

And suddenly things have turned sad again! I can't tell if this is funny or an emotional rollercoaster anymore!

Ebner: Is that too much to ask?

Iskar: And since when did you have a heart?

Ebner: Ha! That’s the problem, isn’t it? One look at me, and people think I’m evil. It’s this face! No one will even bother to look at me… unless… unless I use my power! So I MUST use it! With my magic, I’ll make every woman in the world fall in love with me! Then I will have the last laugh!

His goal is to make EVERY lady fall in love with him, if you didn't catch it! Maybe Sain's wooing will be able to free them from mind control?

Ebner: Hahahaha!

Usually, the turning point of a hack's humor is when it starts relying on these weird fourth-wall breaking jokes. Cedar admittedly does a better job with it, but... still. I really should play Project Z, just so the rest of the world doesn't have to.

Iskar: Nothing, nothing.

Ebner: That’s what I thought.

And now for...

THE GENERALS!

NEXT TIME: Villain Cameo and captured ladies moment! You can probably guess who the warrior is...

[HF Makalov Fanboy Kai]

ITS GHEB RIGHT?

also yeah project Z is very questionable...

Edited June 15, 2015 by HF Makalov Fanboy Kai

[ENS]

I hope Iskar is recruitable.

[SilverHairedFreak25]

Oh GOD no. The GBA series' 3 biggest pedophiles...

[TheMoniker]

Oh GOD no. The GBA series' 3 biggest pedophiles...

My thoughts as well.

Time to watch our favorite characters in...

The CHAPTER 4 PRELUDE: Part 2 of 3!

Here we are, back with these losers...

Ebner: Ah, gentlemen! Your timing is impeccable.

Narshen: But of course! Would you expect any less from a man like me?

I never played FE6, so I don't know what this is about.

If you guessed Gheb, you were absolutely right!

Ebner: I’ve summoned you all here for a single purpose. So, were your minions… successful?

...Of course.

(He'll be failing this chapter, don't worry.)

There was this giant wall of text which was ALL text skips, I didn't catch any of it. I think it was about "cameos making this hack better"?

Narshen: Indeed, Sir Ebner. We’ve brought back all the strongest, finest women we could find in Lycia!

So, I'm starting to think Caelin wasn't the only target here. Surely the 4-strong group of knights can't be the only ones wanting their women!

Validar: Sleep spell of yours.

Wait, how did he get it to you from so far away?

Ebner: Heh heh heh. The spell derives its incredible might by draining the very quintessence of its caster. A small price to pay… for such perfect power, wouldn’t you agree?

Well, at least he didn't kill-

Dangit.

Honestly, it's like ALL his army showed up out of nowhere. As I said before, who would ever serve this guy?

Ebner: We’re talking serious business here!

Red text again? Are we going to have to use the seriousness of the situation to our advantage?

Iskar: Whatever.

Ebner: So, gentlemen. Back to, uh… What were we talking about again?

Gheb: …

Validar: ….

Narshen: ….Serious business?

Ebner: That’s not helpful at all.

Iskar: The priests—

Ebner: Ah, yes. Thank you, Iskar. As I was saying, those priests are quite expendable.

Narshen: But Sir Ebner… What of you? Did you find any… prize gems in Caelin?

Ebner: Ah, I’m glad you asked! Hey, generic bandit! Bring out the ladies from Caelin!

Some minions come and drop our lady allies!

Bandude 4#: Their hands and feet are still bound tight, so they won’t be able to escape!

Ebner: Excellent work. You are dismissed.

"Meanies", Rebecca?

How does Ebner respond?

Giving these ladies to the horrific rapists to use for their own purposes! If this guy is supposed to be a sympathetic character, Cedar isn't doing it right.

Ebner: These girls are all quite… stunning, are they not?

Let's see, Lyn.

Lyn: All of you are no better than swine!

Yep, he would dare.

Just in case you didn't figure out who he was talking about when he mentioned the hair earlier!

Ebner: Take your choice of the other three.

Validar: She’s got a wild look that makes her quite… irresistible. Heh heh. I’ll very much enjoy watching the fire in her eyes slowly fade away—

Validar: Yes, resist… all the more fun to tame you!

I personally don't find this all that funny, Cedar.

Narshen: I’ll have a lot of fun with you.

Rebecca: Eep. Get away from me!

Fiora: ….. You will regret this.

You'd all best remember who has which girl, if you're playing along.

Saul too? Sain's beta version... and he has red eyes? AND HAS BECOME AN ELLIPSE MAN?

Ebner: Still troubled by your conscience, priest?

Saul(?): ……

Ebner: Now, now. We made a deal. There’s no reason to resist.

Saul(?): …….

Ebner: As for you, I—

Yup, that's us! We saved the day before things could really get bad!

Ebner: They weren’t supposed to arrive this early!

Iskar: Uh, Boss. Isn’t that a logical observation?

Actually, no, if the bandits could get here that fast, then why can't we?

Ebner: That’s not important right now!

Huh?

Oh, this is DEFINITELY important.

Ebner: Precisely. However… Don’t bother disturbing me unless it’s an emergency! Are we clear?

Validar: Heheheheh. Of course.

Gheb, please, PLEASE stay in GhebFE after we kill you.

PLEASE.

Another guy goes down! These bandits are going to disappear fast at this rate!

They're not all bandits!

Massive promoted armies come into the castle.

From EVERYWHERE.

Including the throne room!

Bye, generals. I can't wait to put you back where you belong. Or, more specifically, NOT HERE.

Ebner: You know what to do.

Iskar: I’m on it.

As we'll see, Iskar apparently knows how to prepare infinite reinforcements.

Door's locked! We won't be seeing Ebner again for a while...

ANOTHER bandit?

No wait, that's us! Yes!

Since we're not evil, we actually let the random mook go!

Kent: But if we see you again, we won’t hesitate to kill you on the spot. Is that clear?

Banrunt: Y-You don’t have to say it twice! I’m gone!

And with that motivational speech, the chapter starts!

Or at least it will, NEXT TIME!

I'll put the gameplay part of the prelude tomorrow.

[SilverHairedFreak25]

Narshen's deal is that he's full of himself, or more specifically, a narcissist.

Also a pedophile and possible rapist. Would take him over Gheb or Valter any day.

Why do I have a feeling that one of them is going to be doing something rediculous, like having a tea party with their victim?

Edited June 15, 2015 by SilverHairedFreak25

[HF Makalov Fanboy Kai]

was this hack made during the "rape is hilarious" era?

granted depending on how its written it could be, but definitely not in this case, but thats way off topic and for another debate

[ENS]

Moniker, you mispelled Valter with Validar a few times.

[eclipse]

I don't think Valter was meant to be funny. IMO, it's there to make the reader recoil. . .and to give you even more motivation to kick his ass.

(please say that you will)

[RandomSwordmaster]

I will enjoy watching them get kicked back to their respective games again :D

[MrNight48]

I don't think Valter was meant to be funny. IMO, it's there to make the reader recoil. . .and to give you even more motivation to kick his ass.

(please say that you will)

this. Valter from fe8 was just that kind of guy, he didn't get to show it like gheb did but he certainly was the type to enjoy crushing the fight out of others on the battlefield and the bedchambers as well. Problem is, the hack at this point makes it very hard for one to tell when the light joke atmosphere ends and where the serious real shit begins. Now i can understand the comments about project Z just from watching this hack a bit better. cedar's writing sucks you in and just as you about to get immersed into the story, you get a 4th wall joke shattering the experience which can piss one off. Starting to get the same vibe in this chapter compared to the early parts where it was completely insane, but had logic to the madness.

[TheMoniker]

Why do I have a feeling that one of them is going to be doing something rediculous, like having a tea party with their victim?

Unfortunately luckily, the commanders have 0 interactions with their victims aside from the already-shown ones.

Moniker, you mispelled Valter with Validar a few times.

Whoops!

I don't think Valter was meant to be funny. IMO, it's there to make the reader recoil. . .and to give you even more motivation to kick his ass.

(please say that you will)

I HOPE that it was meant to make me recoil!

And yes, we will be kicking their butts so hard their faces will be replaced.

this. Valter from fe8 was just that kind of guy, he didn't get to show it like gheb did but he certainly was the type to enjoy crushing the fight out of others on the battlefield and the bedchambers as well. Problem is, the hack at this point makes it very hard for one to tell when the light joke atmosphere ends and where the serious real shit begins. Now i can understand the comments about project Z just from watching this hack a bit better. cedar's writing sucks you in and just as you about to get immersed into the story, you get a 4th wall joke shattering the experience which can piss one off. Starting to get the same vibe in this chapter compared to the early parts where it was completely insane, but had logic to the madness.

I had to edit this quote in since you ninja'd me, but I have to say that I agreed with you entirely. The fourth wall jokes break immersion as you said, and Cedar does a great job of writing as long as s/he DOESN'T rely on fourth wall jokes. Project Z basically starts out with absolute silliness, except there is roughly a 1:0 overall ratio of fourth wall jokes to normal jokes. However, as you get into the later chapters, the overarching plot becomes more obvious, and serious story elements start being introduced... except the fourth wall jokes never go away, making it absolutely impossible to get immersed. While I wouldn't say its impossible to make jokes in a serious atmosphere(fourth wall jokes excluded), or that its impossible to add some seriousness to a silly atmosphere, it's extremely difficult to do and if you don't have the skills to pull it off, you're just making the experience worse.

The CHAPTER 4 PRELUDE: Part 3 of 3!

(I missed one column of literally just wall on the right side of the map. I don't think it made things too much worse_

So, it's time to get going on this super-long chapter! The map alone doesn't look like something that would drag on THAT much, but trust me, what with all the events that go on in this chapter, we're in for a long haul. The good news is, there's enough stuff going on at any given point that it never gets boring.

And don't worry, we won't have to take this on with JUST 4 units. More will be arriving soon...

Of course, as you can see, the right path is significantly more well-defended than the left path. So, the plan is, we enter the fort through the right way, then head left so we can take the left way up, This will let us kill all three generals ASAP!

Did Sain actually get Paladin promotion bonuses? Hold on, let me fetch his old stats:

Nope, his stats really were reset, even though they look surprisingly similar! Oh well, he has a LOT more growth potential now, so even if he got a bit worse in some things we'll be much better off in the long run!

Wil is an awesome archer. I've always liked using snipers, even if they aren't that good combat-wise. It just feels fun.

Kent has good stats, even if he is arguably worse than Sain. He's also the only one with Red Wine. Come to think of it, we have a suspicious lack of healing capabilities...

I remember you from my first FE7 playthrough, capping all those stats... let's see if you can still be as effective here.

And let's not forget the generals!

Delphi shield or no, he won't last long!

Out of the three, you have to be my least favorite, memetic or no.

Wow. His stats are easily the weakest. And he has 1 charm. Maybe this portrayal isn't so bad.

And you...

Maybe the strongest? Either way, none of them can stand against us in the long run.

Oh, and that bishop hanging out in the top among the soldiers is Saul! No idea what his deal is, but we'd best watch out for that sleep staff!

These are the unpromoted units.

These are the promoted ones.

There are LOTS more promoted than unpromoted.

And yes, 48 enemies. I knew there was a lot, but... wow.

Also, there's something else I should mention too: NONE of the generics give ANY XP. The generals do, however, so we'll be feeding them to Sain! And yes, he has a boss quote with every single on! Look forward to it!

Edited June 16, 2015 by TheMoniker

[momogeek2141]

I think Kent barfed up a few dracoshields and talismans, then gorged on energy rings or something.

[SilverHairedFreak25]

I just realized: All 3 generals have the inventories from when you fight them in their respective games.

[MisterIceTeaPeach]

^^ They also have exactly the same stats like in the original games on normal mode.

The six / seven speed of Gheb is just... ugh.

Edited June 16, 2015 by Mister CatTeaDawn

[RandomSwordmaster]

^^ They also have exactly the same stats like in the original games on normal mode.

The six / seven speed of Gheb is just... ugh.

Well he IS fat.

[HF Makalov Fanboy Kai]

Well he IS fat.

exactly, you try gaining 200 pounds then run a mile.

[TheMoniker]

I think Kent barfed up a few dracoshields and talismans, then gorged on energy rings or something.

His stats ARE a bit better...

I just realized: All 3 generals have the inventories from when you fight them in their respective games.

Not true! Validar's Delphi Shield was a Fili Shield!

Time to save some maidens in...

Maiden Quest: Episode 5: Chapter 4: Part 1: Getting a HUGE army

To begin, BUTT ROCKET!

There were SO MANY crits this chapter, sometimes even from the enemies!

First turn, we gotta go slowly with all these enemies!

This is no overly vulnerable archer, fools!

Weapon triangle? Sain doesn't care.

He doesn't care AT ALL!

Our awesome army could probably do this on its own, but of course help is going to come!

Harken: You’re right, Lowen. It matches Hannah’s description to the letter.

Eliwood: I just hope we made it in time. Ninian…please be safe.

Bartre: Bah! Enough talk!

Of course, Bartre. I'm sure they will.

Sain: Why are he and his men here?

And that's our hint! Kent and everyone else can't do it by the way, it HAS to be Sain.

He doesn't have to speak with specifically Harken, anyone will do. There's TONS of talks and talk variations in this chapter, so many I'm not even gonna TRY to get them all.

Harken: Sain? Is that you? What are you doing here? Have the women in Caelin been kidnapped as well?

Sain: You don’t mean… the ladies of Pherae…

Harken: I’m afraid so.

Sain: Ah! Then our pace must be doubled! We must rescue the women at all costs!

And now we have WAY MORE guys!

Harken is a totally awesome hero.

Lowen is definitely one of the more meh dudes, but he can still help.

Bartre doesn't have much other than his manly 6-packs, but hey! Sometimes that's all you need!

And Eliwood himself, here to be slightly-above-average at everything! My only problem is that he lacks a rapier.

Lowen and Bartre head around to the other door, for reasons.

BAD reasons, as it turns out.

No, come on! Where did the crits go?

Another group!

Erk: I sense it as well.

Lucius: Yes… but there’s a dark presence lurking within those walls. We should proceed with caution.

Raven: ….. Must be a magic thing.

Yeah, how can these guys "sense" all this stuff?

Erk: our trip back to Etruria. If I had only been more aware—

Pent: No use in regretting the past now, Erk. Let’s focus on accomplishing what we came for.

Erk: Of course.

Pent: Louise… We will soon be reunited, my love.

As they insinuated, no sense wasting time!

Pent: You are one of the knights who fought with us in the war against Nergal, correct? What brings you here?

Sain: I was about to ask you the same, sir… err…

Pent: Pent. Please remind me of your name as well, knight.

You know, I've always been bad with names.

Sain: Lord Pent! I am Sain, knight of Caelin! My lovely liege, Lady Lyndis, and several other ladies in Caelin and Pherae have been kidnapped by the fiends occupying this fortress! It is our mission to rescue the lovely ladies and return them home safely!

Pent: I see. How odd… Then we have come here for the same purpose.

Sain: W-Wait… you can’t mean other women have been kidnapped?!

Pent: Yes, unfortunately.

How many stops did they hit?

...Well, I guess four, since they had three generals attack plus Ebner and the bandits. So... that still leaves one spot unaccounted for!

Sain apparently didn't deduce this.

Sain: Then we have no time to lose! Quickly, we must ride to all their aid!

And now, we have no less than 12 units! That fortress is looking a bit more penetrable!

Pent has AMAZING stats, as you would expect. He and his Fortify will be EXCEEDINGLY helpful.

Raven is SO FAST... Seems kind of odd, but okay!

Lucius has FANTASTIC offense, but he CRUMPLES in the face of physical attacks!

Erk has enough stats to be helpful, and a Bolting! Not only that, but with Pent's Fortify, Lucius's physic, and Erk's heal, our healing problem was pretty much instantly solved! This is good!

I have Pent hit something ONCE, and his rank goes down! I guess any hack that isn't FE7 Chaos Mode can't handle 2 S-ranks...

(To be honest, I think Fortify might be an S-rank staff, so it's good that Anima was the one to go down)

And DEAD.

Erk and Harken are going to join Bartre and Lowen.

Past Moniker, you really shouldn't have tried to strategize around your very hazy memories.

Okay, Narshen! You're quite possibly the LEAST horrible of the three...

But you'll die just as painfully!

No, Rath! You're supposed to be accurate, dangit!

When you have a high-defense enemy using a Runesword like this, it actually makes for a difficult fight. Harken was up to the task, luckily.

And so the reinforcements start. This is NOT a good thing, as they come pretty much forever.

Time to finish this!

Narshen: You’re no match for my prowess! (I love myself!)

Sain: Craven cur! How dare you kidnap innocent women! Your atrocious acts will not go unpunished! For the sake of all the lovely ladies in Elibe, my blade will strike true!

His lance struck true! Let's all give Sain a round of applause!

Is his death quote the same too?

Well, that's one of three defeated! However, the door didn't open, nor did anything else change... I guess we'll have to find some other way to do it?

...NEXT TIME!

No updates tomorrow, I'm sorry to say. Stay at the edge of your seat! I'll have stuff waiting the day after!

[momogeek2141]

Sain doesn't woo Narshen, 0/10 terrible hack.

(Narshen's battle quote is the same (minus I love myself, obviously) and I'm pretty sure the death quote is the same too.

[TheMoniker]

Okay guys, I'm back, time for....

Maiden Quest: Episode 5: Chapter 4: Part 2: Murder of the Horrible Cameos

To start, we see a rare example of a soldier succeeding at something. I hope he felt accomplished, he didn't live much longer.

Wil is the BETTER SNIPER!

But, he isn't three snipers combined...

Wait, GAME OVER!? WHY?

Whatever, let's continue...

Armorslayer!

Either Eliwood has good RES, or these sages are pathetic. I think it's a bit of both.

Harken's stats are better, but not his skills!

Okay, see this? This is kind of an impossible scenario. Generals, sages, and wyverns all cover the exact same range of tiles. ANYONE we send in there is going to DIE. I guess conquering it wouldn't be impossible, but looking at it, it seems clear that Cedar wants us to go through Gheb's room and attack from the other side. So that's what we'll do.

Starting with YOU, loser!

I NEVER liked you in FE8! I don't know WHY Gamefaqs dud!

Hmm... a hint! But what do we use to unlock them?

No Sain, I checked their inventories...

Right now, I have to focus on killing Gheb! I'll focus on the other stuff later!

You are NOT helping with my quest to kill Gheb!

NEITHER ARE YOU RANDOM 8 REINFORCEMENTS. I mean, what?

Make that 9!

Yes...

Yes, Sain! You describe him better than I ever could!

Gheb: I am Gheb, the greatest warrior who ever lived!

Sain: Greatest warrior or not, you are a mangy brute for kidnapping women! Prepare to meet your end by my blade!

You aren't smexy, Gheb! You're UGLY! Sain TRAMPLES YOU INTO THE GROUND!

And he is DONE! Validar, you're next, you lampshading loser!

This enemy hero, he has moves. He should be an assassin.

Pent, though... such a standard arm-raising. Well, it works.

Huh? What?

Oh! Oh no! I forgot all about the Sleep staff! At least Lucius is a pro dodger!

Here's how the map is looking. I'm glad we didn't go through that left side, there seems to be some clustering going on there.

I had Pent use Fortify periodically throughout the chapter. 10 uses is more than enough, just remember to do it frequently!

Those four... Where is Ostia? They were who I was expecting to show up...

That's it, I'm moving them back. I WON'T BE CHAINED BY SUNK TIME FALLACY!

His battle quote is also the same!

Get him, Kent! Get him!

Rath gives his horse a little nuzzle before proving why armor isn't necessary.

That's ANOTHER eight reinforcements! How many more?

(This is the last time we'll get that many at once, luckily.)

Speaking of which, the other group has reached us!

RATH! This is the SECOND time you've done this to me!

Kent continues to weaken him... I think it's time!

Validar: Why yes. I was summoned from another continent to join the fun. And I must say, I am thoroughly enjoying myself.

Sain: You dastard! As the knight and protector of all women in Elibe, I, Sain, will strike you down!

STAB!

Well, Sain got a level, but it doesn't help much...

Anyways, even with all the generals dead, still no events trigger...

NEXT TIME: Solving this door conundrum!

[SilverHairedFreak25]

You called Valter "Validar" again.

[Xtremekiwi]

Those four... Where is Ostia? They were who I was expecting to show up...

Hector and Oswin must have slaughtered all of the invaders before they got to deploy their sleep staves. After all, they ARE Hector and Oswin...therefore, they don't know about the kidnappings everywhere else and thus are back home.

[TheMoniker]

You called Valter "Validar" again.

Dangit! They're SO SIMILAR!

Hector and Oswin must have slaughtered all of the invaders before they got to deploy their sleep staves. After all, they ARE Hector and Oswin...therefore, they don't know about the kidnappings everywhere else and thus are back home.

That makes sense, but let's not jump to conclusions in...

Maiden Quest: Episode 5: Chapter 4: Part 3: Priestly Assistance

Oh no!

Never mind.

The wyvern brigade is here, and I don't have enough units to stomp them into submission...

So, we'll have to form a REALLY WEIRD WALL!

It works, but now things are a bit clogged...

Lucius gets a level from healing. This doesn't really matter at all.

Saul's sleep is gone! Good job, Raven!

Right side's all clear, now we can work on moving through the center and finishing our circuit!

I test to see if Saul moves. He doesn't.

The soldiers aren't really even worth speaking of.

Eliwood weakens...

Sain: You are a priest, and yet you engage in these despicable affairs? How can you live with yourself!?

Saul: …….

Sain: No words? Very well! Have at you!

That's the last named enemy!

Sain gets another level, slightly better this time! And Saul finally talks!

Hmm?

Wait, hold on, those doors were unlocked the whole time!?

(Actually no, you'll see)

Saul has apparently turned into Zephiel.

I MUST KILL HIM.

(It doesn't work out.)

Okay, let's start luring out that right side blockade!

Oh good, we can talk to him! Maybe this will let us figure out how to open those doors...

Sain: Hah! This is the end for you, lout!

Saul: That man, Ebner… He deceived me!

Sain: What?

Of course.

Saul: Of course, I could not refuse his generous offer…

Hypnosis! Not random or anything! Come to think of it, why doesn't Ebner just hypnotize EVERYONE?

Saul: When he said that I could be with all the women I wanted, I did not think he’d go to such extreme measures as this!

Sain: Hm…

Saul: Are you still not convinced? Then I’ll tell you where the women are being held. Three of them from Caelin are locked in the holding rooms. The rest are in the back.

Sain: But the doors to those rooms are locked…

And there's our solution!

And NOW we figure out how to unlock those things! We have to make Sain wait next to a door, and then when he opens it, the girl inside will trigger a major story change! I'll explain more once we actually get Sain to a door.

Saul goes into Sain. Looks like we don't have to escort the priest around, at least.

Remember when I said that that was the last time we'd get eight reinforcements at once? I was technically right-now we've got SIXTEEN enemies coming at once, presumably triggered by Saul's side-change!

Nineteen? Wow. WOW.

Pent lays down a Fortify, we'll NEED it.

And here they ALL come!

Okay, Emily's in that room. We've got to get Sain to here, but the reinforcements are in the way...

Charge, Sain, charge and slay them all!

We did it, we pushed through! That extra wyvern is another reinforcement, they're trickling in and ones and twos for the entire rest of the chapter from here on out.

Also, the left-hand reinforcement group is still alive, since I like to focus on one group at a time.

LET'S CHANGE THAT!

Hmm... I wonder which Sage is better?

We made it! LET'S UNLOCK THAT DOOR!

Okay, so, here comes THE EXPLANATION:

There are THREE different paths to take here, one for each door and the girl behind it. You all voted to ship Sain with Emily earlier, and I'm glad you did, since it seems like it'll be interesting. Note that the stuff that changes with each lady isn't just dialogue-it's gameplay, too! For my first playthrough, I chose Fiora, who was comedic. I have no idea what Rebecca's "theme" is.

Now, the big question is, will I be showing all three off? The answer is NO. The changes aren't drastic enough that it would be worth showing off all the nooks and crannies of every path, and this LP is looking to be exceedingly long as-is. I don't want to delay getting to other hacks too much!

Also, if you've been wanting to play this hack yourself, now you have an actual reason!

Saul comes out of Sain for the job!

And there she is!

Emily: Has someone really come to rescue me?

What a nasty surprise, huh, Emily?

Sain: Oh, my fair Emily! What a surprise to see you here!

Emily: …Ugh.

Sain: Allow me to free you from your bonds! Are you hurt? Did those mongrels harm you, my beloved one?

Emily: Shut your mouth!

He's trying to save your life here!

Sain: B-But I—

Emily: Look, knight.

Emily, you're like a level 1 pegasus knight. I don't think a lance is going to solve your problems.

Sain: M-My lance? But, surely you don’t mean to figh-

Emily: Idiot! Who do you take me for?

That's better, I guess.

Sain: Please, stay behind me! I’ll protect yo—

Emily: Hah! You? Protect me? What a joke. A good spear is worth more than your cheap chivalry.

Sain: B-But Emily! I—

You do actually need to work on your stutters, Sain.

Emily: Give me a weapon, and I’ll stay out of trouble. Okay?

Sain: Ah…if you insist…

Emily: Thank you.

Sain produces a weapon out of nowhere! Not that this would have been THAT helpful to have earlier...

Saul: I’d like to atone for my wrongs. Please, allow me to fight on your side!

Sain: If you insist… But one more traitorous move, and you’re done!

Sheesh Sain, you get quite angry when someone helps harm ladies, don't you?

Saul: Of course.

And now, Saul is on our side! With fully refilled Sleep and Warp staves! Hurrah!

Remember these stats. They'll be important later.

And that's all for now! Next time, watch as we use our new units to continue beating up the fortress, AND receive MORE new arrivals...

[HF Makalov Fanboy Kai]

oh dear she's not happy

[TheMoniker]

Maiden Quest: Episode 5: Chapter 4: Part 4: New guys talk a lot

Let's have Emily press the first switch! Remember, we need all three pressed to open up Ebner's room...

And of course, the switch just HAD to summon more guys.

Huh?

It's Matthew! And, uh, Hector too, I guess! Why is he dressed like that?

Matthew: My source’s info proved to be right on the money! …I’m impressed.

Hector: And who was this source again?

Matthew: Sorry, milord. I keep the identities of all my sources confidential. Though…

Matthew just used a random fortune teller. Okay.

Matthew: Whoah. Just like that? Aren’t you fortune tellers supposed to be less… forthcoming with your answers? Not that I’m complaining or anything.

Fortune teller: Heh heh heh.

Cedar, you did it again!

Matthew: in the first place…

Hector: Pfeh. Doesn’t matter, now that we’re here. No one kidnaps my fiancé without getting a piece of my mind! C’mon, let’s go!

His disguise? It's not a very good disguise... maybe if he dyed his hair brown...

Hector: What about it?

Matthew: You may look like a pirate, but your speech and actions will give you away!

Hector: What are you blabbering about? This disguise is enough!

Matthew: I’m afraid not. Unless you want the whole Lycian Council to know you’re out and about, you’ve got to fit the role you’re playing perfectly. Please, young master. Just talk like I told you to!

Hector: But if I hear ONE laugh from you…

*wring! TYPOS!

Matthew: Now, please…

Now he's... southern?

Matthew: B-Better…Heh. Much better!

Hector: You’re enjoying yourself, aren’t you?

Matthew: N-No, milord! As your humble vassal, I am only trying to insure your saf—

Yeah Hector, Matthew's barely holding it in.

Matthew: Haha…Ahem.

And... another thief?

Jaffar? Was Nino kidnapped TOO?

Hector DARDANOS has great stats and good weapons. No Red Wine though, Hector must not drink.

Matthew is one of the two ways we'll be rescuing the other two ladies. His stats are okay, but his use does not lie in combat.

Jaffar does NOT mess around. He will WRECK everyone.

We still haven't collapsed the left-side barricade, and the new reinforcements aren't really helping!

Lowen really isn't that great.

And that's Rebecca's room opened!

She won't be turning blue, but at least she isn't in massive danger.

...

...

I call BS.

Oh great. Looks like Jaffar has to save Rebecca before he can press the second switch!

Hah hah... hah...

Ehhh...

I'll reset for you, buddy!

10/10 Pro sage dodges by lifting his arm slightly

Like I said before about Jaffar. Don't worry about the enemies dogpiling him, the generals don't move.

Oof!

Jaffar's slightly weakened...

NOT ANYMORE.

Seriously, this guy could probably wreck everyone by himself if it wasn't for Runesword durability.

Here's Fiora! That's all the doors opened, we just need those switches pressed! I think I'll wait until I get my army a bit more together.

In a few chapters, we might be WISHING we had chosen her...

Left-side army is almost done for!

Bye!

Here's how the situation is looking. The enemies look like they're almost done, but knowing how the reinforcements have been so far, who can say for sure?

Okay, Rebecca's area is clear.

Let's bring more enemies in!

That's another four!

HECTOR SHALL HANDLE THEM

Ha! Let's just ignore the rest of his combat, the rest of the enemies probably stand just as little-

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Oh. OH. Crap! There aren't many allies around to assist him!

Luckily, Lucius can just BARELY stretch his staff over...

ESCAAPPPEE!!

Rath's been holding off dudes up here for a very long time now. They're still coming in!

Oh no! CAN MONIKER WIN DESPITE THIS HORRIBLE FAILURE OF RAVEN'S?

Find out NEXT TIME, where we have more REALLY ABRUPT ENDINGS!