Phantasy Star IV (May 30th, 1994) Script

Table of contents

• Intro
• Piata
• Mile
• Molcum (before destruction)
• Zema
• Molcum (after destruction)
• Krup
• Valley maze entrance
• Tonoe
• Zema

Intro

Ryre

Rudy, we have work to do! Hurry up and get ready! Hey, this is your first job since you've registered as a hunter. You'd better put your heart into it!

Rudy

I see, I'm not a trainee anymore.

Ryre

From this day on, you are a full-fledged partner! We're off!

Rudy

Well, where are we off to this time?

Ryre

It's a bit far. We're going to Motavia Academy in the town of Piata.

Rudy

Wow! So we're going to the town of learning! I wonder what's happened there?

Ryre

Who knows? The message said 'Just come.' We'll have to get the details once we're there.

Rudy

Since we're going there, I'd sure like to see the sights of the Academy.

Ryre

How can you even think such a thing? I'll leave you behind if you don't get moving!

AW 2284 The frequent outbreak of monsters and those people called hunters who have been called upon to tackle this matter.

This was just an ordinary scene for the planet Motavia.

Yes, even now...

Piata

Motavia Academy

Second floor (with only Rudy)

Rudy

Oops? I wandered around and now I've gotten separated from Ryre. I've got to find Ryre...

Young man C

You, you are a hunter? Please exterminate the monsters quickly.

Scientist C

You're the hunter that was commissioned by the principal? A kid like you?! Are you going to be able to handle it? I'm not going to come help you if you start crying.

Scientist D

About a month ago, monsters began to appear in the basement. It's so frightening, I can't even think about my research!

Ryre

Rudy, I've found you! What are you doing, bumming around?

Rudy

Ryre!

Ryre

C'mon, follow me! We got to see the principal and get details about this commission.

Second floor (with Ryre)

Young man A

If you're looking for the principal's room, it's way in the back. But recently, he's been acting strangely.I think he's scared.

Young man B

Here at Motavia Academy, we search for the truth of the universe, and spread learning. This is the largest research facility on the entire planet of Motavia. What do you think? Isn't it grand?

Rudy

It looks like an interesting place, doesn't it, Ryre?

Ryre

Really? It doesn't stimulate my interest.

Scientist A

Once, there were three planets in the Algo solar system, but during 'The Great Collapse,' one of the planets, 'Parma,' was lost. Now only 'Dezolis' and this planet, 'Motavia' remains...

Scientist B

Apparently, a thousand years ago we even had a ship that could travel through space. Now the only thing we can do is view Dezolis through a telescope. Ah! Just once, I would love to go to Dezolis!

Rudy

It sounds like a dream. Traveling to another planet.

Scientist C

Wow, hey gorgeous! Why don't you go with me instead of that kid?

Ryre

Buzz off!!!

First floor

Young man A

Huh? You don't look familiar. Arrgh! You sure are carrying a dangerous item there! Don't get close to me!

Ryre

Hmmph! How rude!

Young man B

I'm studying history. This planet has problems since the beginning. What's more, now we have an abnormal climate,soil depletion, a decreasing birth rate... It makes me pessimistic about the future!

Ryre

You're too depressing.

Scientist A

I'm so scared of the monsters. There's nothing I'd like more than to get out of here, but since the principal feigns ignorance before the citizens, we've got to stay quiet.

Scientist B

A thousand years ago, our society was thrown into confusion by the destruction of Mother Brain. On top of that, Motavia sustained a direct hit by a fragment of the exploding planet Parma. The past civilization was destroyed. We call this 'The Great Collapse.' Oh, sorry about that. I didn't realize you weren't students.

Scientist C

For the last half year, there have been violent changes in the planet's crust. There has also been an abnormal outbreak of monsters! At this rate, the planet will be doomed...

Ryre

Hey, it's not going to do any good just moaning about it!

Hahn

Ahh! I wonder what kind of person this hunter is that the principal commissioned? It would be nice if he's a dependable type of guy...

Ryre

...He's not listening to anything people are saying.

Outside

Woman

I saw it! In the middle of the night, some suspicious-looking men carried a big parcel into the academy! This happened some time ago, but I wonder what ot could've been!

Scientist

We're still all right here, but apparently the wells are all dried up in the village of Mile!

Man A

What's with you guys? You're being way to too friendly!

Man B

No monster can get into this town, the wall surounding the town will protect us. That's why I think those strange monsters, that have been appearing recently, must be appearinf from within the town. I think there's something mighty suspicious about the research going on at the academy.

Young man by the fountain

Well, I heard we jumped into this fountain the other day, but I just don't remember a thing. It must've been fun, though. You guys should forget about your cares once in a while. It'll do you good.

Young man A

My parent's home is located in a village call Mile northeast of here, but recently I haven't been getting my allowance. I wonder if they've forgotten? Oh well,I better find some work. Becoming a hunter, now that sounds cool.

Young man B

Just when it seemed that the number of monsters was decreasing, they're now roaming in the town. Do you think this is some kind of omen?

Young woman

I studying geology. Recently, the soil quality has been deteriorating. Crops won't grow at all on this farm. My boyfriend,in the agricultural department, is in tears!

Guards

Orders from the principal. I can't allow anyone to pass beyond this point!

Student dorms

Caretaker

These are the student dorms of the Motavia Academy. Me? I'm the caretaker.

Room 1's young man

I've got a report due tomorrow, but I haven't even written a page of it. Oh dear.

Room 2's young man

It's so much more fun lazing around here than going to the academy!

Room 4's young man

The girl next door has been smitten by some strange religion. And she's been missing for a while.Where on earth did she go?

Room 5's young woman

Hey! I'm in the middle of undressing! Get out, get out!!!

Inn

Innkeeper

Oh my? A customer! How unusual. Oh, excuse me. You see, this is a university town, so there really isn't any need for an inn.

House 1

Woman

We've been telling him not to go outside after dark because of the scary monsters, but...

Boy

It's only for a bit. It'll be OK! You worry too much, Mommy.

House 2

Woman

The academy students, are so noisy day in and day out! Like the other day, they jumped into that fountain, Don't they think about being considerate to others? I wish something could be done about them...

Motavia Academy

Principal's room

Principal

Wel...welcome. I'm the principal of this academy. Let's see, you must be Ryre, the hunter, and you are her assistant, Rudy.

Rudy

Forgive me, but Rudy is an important, full-fledged partner of mine. Anyway, let's get down to brass tacks. Describe the situation.

Principal

OK. It...it's like this. About a month ago... Mysterious monsters started to appear within this academy! It appears that they have made the basement their headquarters. I've since closed it off. So far we've been without incident, but who knows when they'll appear again? Please I beg you to destroy them all! I'd like to settle this matter discrectly, I'm counting on your talent and reputation, Ryre.

Ryre

No problem. You can rely on me. Although, it's strange that they suddenly appeared in this academy. Usually monsters don't come into town areas. Do you have any idea how this happened?

Principal

Of...of course, I don't have any idea. Stop asking questions, just hurry and exterminate those monsters! After all, I'm paying you dearly for your services!

Principal

Good luck. I'm counting on you.

First floor

Hahn

What? You're the hunter? Really?

Ryre

You mean you don't trust me?

Hahn

No, no, not at all! Really, that's not true!

Ryre

Since I have the principal's permission, let me pass.

Hahn

Wait! Take me with you!

Ryre

...Hmm. Seems like there's a story behind this.

Hahn

I am an assistant at this academy and my name is Hahn. Actually, a professor named Holt, whom I look up to as my mentor, has gone to investigate Birth Valley for his research. We haven't heard from him since. So, Now I am searching for the professor's whereabouts!

Rudy

Birth Valley... that's that mysterious valley that has been called the sacred precincts of life.

Ryre

But what's the connection between the valley and this current monster scare?

Hahn

After the investigation team led by the professor was reported missing, the principal barred everyone from entering Birth Valley! We're trying to get information as to what's going on, but he keeps evading the issue. And then a month later this monster scare begins! I'll bet anything that there is some sort of connection between these incidents.

Ryre

Hmm, well it is true that there is something fishy about the principal's actions.

Hahn

Given the circumstances, I feel compelled to investigate the basement myself. But come to think of it, it is kind of scary.... ha ha ha!

Ryre

So you were just waiting for me to arrive?

Hahn

Well, yes, that's the idea! You sure catch on quick!

Ryre

100 meseta!

Hahn

What?

Ryre

I'll take you with me for 100 meseta. I hope you weren't thinking of asking me to go for nothing?

Hahn

Er...I can't get any money even from the principal...

Ryre

They are completely different stories altogether! Now, what are you going to do?

Hahn

...OK, I'll pay....

Young man A

Hahn! Don't bring such uncivilized animals with you!

Ryre

Wow, what a disgusting jerk! Maybe I'll have a little fun with him.

Hahn

Ahhh! Please put that away!

Young man B

I'm studying history. This planet has problems since the beginning. What's more, now we have an abnormal climate,soil depletion, a decreasing birth rate... It makes me pessimistic about the future.

Ryre

You're too depressing.

Hahn

I don't blame him. Recently, the rate of environmental degradation has increased.

Scientist A

I'm so scared of the monsters. There's nothing I'd like more than to get out of here, but since the principal feigns ignorance before the citizens, we've got to stay quiet.

Hahn

Well, you're certainly trying hard to keep up appearances.

Basement

First floor

Scientist A

You've beaten the monsters? What a relief.

Second floor

Young man A

Thank you very much! Now I feel safe!

Scientist A

Oh, you've done the job! Thank you so much!

Scientist B

They've defeated the monsters?! You mean that lady and the kid? Oops, oh, it's nothing! Nothing at all! Ha, ha!

Principal's room

Principal

Wh...what's going on? You seem upset. Were you able to defeat those monsters?

Ryre

Yes, but there is something I want to ask you.

Principal

What?

Ryre

Is it just my imagination that I saw some strange things in the basement?

Principal

Ah...

Ryre

Hey, you're hiding something, aren't you!? Somebody hiding something from me is the sixth most hateful thing in this world!

Principal

You're putting me in a bind! All right already... I'll tell all... You are aware that recently, there is an outbreak of a new breed of monsters?

Ryre

Oh yes. Thanks to the outbreak I'm not hurting for work.

Principal

Holt identified Birth Valley as the origin of the outbreak, and it was three months ago that he went to investigate... He says he discovered the remains of an ancient and advanced civilization! The investigation team brought back the monster breeding capsules, and immediately set forth on their second investigative mission. But...

Hahn

Not one of them came back...

Principal

That's exactly right, Hahn.

Hahn

And despite all this, you didn't send out a rescue team and banned entry to Birth Valley!

Principal

No, no! I...I was trying to send out a rescue team! But...

Ryre

Something happened?

Principal

At that moment, a man who called himself 'Zio' appeared before my eyes...

Ryre

Zio! I've heard of him. That fake magician!

Zio

Ah, my dear principal of Motavia Academy, how are you doing?

Principal

Who was that! Who are you!?

Zio

My name is Zio... Zio the black magician. Do not intrude on Birth Valley.

Principal

What do you mean!?

Zio

In the future, if you ever let anyone set foot in Birth Valley...

Principal

Aargh!

Zio

Let me make something clear... There is no need for you to go to Birth Valley!

Hahn

It's related to the research team!

Rudy

So that's why the Birth Valley situation wasn't announced, and also why you tried to keep a lid on the monster situation. But...what is all this? Remains of an ancient advanced civilization and Zio?

Ryre

It seems like these are signs of something to come.

Hahn

That darn professor! I'm going to Birth Valley!

Ryre

Hmmm. This is egg-laying season for sand worms, so be careful. Also beware of the wild beasts in that area.

Hahn

Er...Ryre?

Ryre

I'm not giving you one meseta more than 300 plus expenses.

Hahn

Well? Birth Valley is to the northeast! Let's hurry! ...sniff

Principal

...are you going, Hahn?

Second floor

Young man B

If you're looking for the principal's room, it's way in the back.

Outside

Woman

Now that I look back, I wonder if there was some connection between the parcel and the monsters?

Young man B

Apparently the monsters aren't appearing in town any more. Thank goodness for that.

Man B

I heard those monsters were conquered by some hunter whose name I've forgotten.

Guards

This is the university town of Piata. It's a town for studentsd and academics.

House 1

Woman

Now, I can breathe easy and let my children go out to play.

Boy

Now that no monsters comes out it's no fun to sneak out in the middle of the night!

Mile

Outside

Ranch owner

This is the village of Mile. And this is our newly built sand worm ranch. What do you think? Isn't it cute? We're going to have a lot of tourists!

Young man A

Did you see the quicksand outside? It's spreading and spreading! How long is this town going to last?

Young man B

See that castle beyond the quicksand? I could've sworn that one night there was nothing and the next day it was there. It must've been my imagination.. don't you think?

Young man C

You're looking for Birth Valley? Then go to a village called Zema. Zema is northeast of here. But... Recently, it's been rumored that there's no sign of any people. Maybe they all fled at night?

Woman

In the past, the land around here was pretty fertile and there was a lot of farming going on. But now, the wells and fields have all withered away...

Guard

Total destruction of Zema!!! Really? Someone go and make sure. I, uh, I'm too busy, so I can't go.

Sweeper

I sweep and I sweep, but the sand keeps blowing. I'm sick and tired of this!

Man

You say that a strange religion is becoming popular recently? They say it's being spread by a man dressed in black! What did they say his name was... Oh yes, Zio. Yeah, I believe they said his name was Zio.

Inn

Innkeeper

My husband built a sand worm ranch with what little money he had, but who on earth would come to see something like that.

Young woman

I'm the only daughter of the innkeeper. Even if I can't do much, I must work and help all I can.

House 1

Young man

I'm studying so that I can enroll in Motavia Academy too. Hey, ladies, don't bother me!

Ryre

Ladies?!

Young man

Actually, we wanted him to keep the family far going, but... What with the fields in such a state, I suppose there's no use.

House 2

Old man

Whatever field we try to cultivate, the soil just becomes infertile.

Woman

Our only son is enrolled in the Motavia Academy, but recently we've had a series of bad harvests and we haven't been able to send his allowance. We've been so worried whether he has enough to eat.

Molcum (before destruction)

Motavian A

This is the Motavian village of Molcum, but... Parmanians, go home! I won't let you enter!

Motavian B

Aren't you guys agents of that guy Zio?

Zema

House 1 (basement)

Boy

A man wearing black clothes assaulted me.

Girl

Mommy said to hide here... What's going on outside? Mommy...Daddy....Waaaaa!

Birth Valley

Molcum (after destruction)

Ryre

Rein?

Rein

Hey, Ryre! Long time no see!

Rudy

Ryre, do you know this guy?

Ryre

From a long time ago...

Rein

Well, is shorty here is your current companion? He's still a kid.

Rudy

Watch what you say!

Ryre

Stop it, Rudy! More importantly, Rein, what's going on?

Rein

This is all the handiwork of Zio.

Rudy

Zio! Then perhaps the person who turned the people of Zema into stone is also...

Rein

Well, your brain seems to work a little bit.

Rudy

You...terd!

Ryre

Cut it out! Anyhow, it seems that everywhere we go, it's always Zio. Who is this Zio?

Rein

I don't know?

Rein

But, how about Alshline? What's going to happen with Alshline?

Rein

You're looking for Alshline? In that case, you'd better go to Tonoe.

Hahn

Tonoe?

Rein

Let's see...from here, it's kind of far. First, go to the village of Krup which is east of here... And from there if you go north, you'll find a valley that leads to Tonoe.

Hahn

We don't have to pass by Krup, do we?

Rudy

Why?

Hahn

A...anyway, let's just head on towards Tonoe! Ryre?

Ryre

We have no choice. I guess we'll go!

Rein

I'm going to invite myself to join your group. I've got some business there too.

Rudy

Hey!

Ryre

Oh yes? That would be great.

Rudy

Ryre!

Rein

Good, we're all set. And Shorty, try not to be a nuisance!

Rudy

Stop calling me Shorty! My na...

Rein

Rudy, that's what you said your name was, right? Hmmph, what a cheap-sounding name!

Rudy

Ryre, I think he's going to be more trouble than he's worth!

Rein

Ha, I won't create problems for anyone.

Ryre

You already have.

Hahn

I'm a little uneasy about our destination. Ha, ha...

Krup

Outside

Young man A

This is the village of Krup. Hahn! It's Hahn! You've come home!?

Young man B

Well, Tonoe is north of here but the road to Tonoe is like a maze. Moreover, the entrance to Tonoe is blocked by a large rock. That's what I heard recently.

Young man C

What a pig this dog is! Give it food and it'll eat and eat!

Rocky

Bow wow!

Rudy

Gee, what a dirty little mutt!

Woman

It's good to see you home, Hahn! Saya will be overjoyed to see you! Go see her!

Ryre

Who's Saya?

Hahn

Oh! Er, well...

Young woman

I'm also confident our child will be safe with Saya.

Man A

This village's most successful citizen is Hahn, the armorer's only son. He's a professor at Motavia Academy We're really proud of him. What! Well, if it isn't Hahn!

Man B

That lake there? It was created by water filling a hole created by a large meteorite crashing into the earth a long time ago. Unbelievable, huh?

Old man

See that little island in the big lake near here? The building on that island has been called Soldiers' Temple since long ago. Once, I swam over there, but there were monsters all over the island! It was frightening and I came rushing home. See, here's where I hurt myself.

House 1

Woman

The other day, there was a tremendous amount of smoke coming from the west! I wonder if there was a big fire somewhere? It's rather worrisome.

Krup, armorer's house

Hahn's father

Hahn! Considering that you are disinherited, you sure have some gall to step into this house!? You don't help in the family business, you just study! What use is that?

Hahn

Pa, right now, the whole planet is in serious danger! I want to help with the power of science! That's why I'm studying!

Hahn's mother

Hahn! It's good to see you home! Pa goes on like that, but really he's very proud of you.

Hahn

I know, I know, Ma... But my feelings won't change!

Shopkeeper

The master talks like that about his son, Hahn, but... It's thanks to Hahn sending us the scientific literature that he has completed that a rural place like this is able to sell such splendid weapons.

Tool shop

Shopkeeper

Oh yes. If only our son was as bright as Hahn next door.

Young man

It can't be helped, I don't think? After all, being a child of that mother...

School

Saya

Thank you for taking care of Hahn, Ryre and Rudy.

Boy A

When I grow up, I'm going to ask my teacher, Saya, to marry me! I made a promise to her! It's true!

Boy B

I...I want to use the bathroom, but I'll have to hold it 'til class is over. I'm sick and tired of being teased and called silly names!

Boy C

I have a feeling that the recent ruinous environmental disaster is due to the deliberate undertakings of one person...

Rudy

What a smart aleck kid...

Girl A

I want to grow up to be like my teacher Saya! But I wouldn't like a guy like Hahn. He's got to be more reliable!

Hahn

Ahem.

Girl B

My teacher Saya is kind and beautiful. I love her!

Valley maze entrance

Rudy

Is Tonoe further along?

Rein

No sweat. This should be a cinch! Everybody! Stand back! Flaeli!

Rudy

Wow!

Rein

Shall we go?

Hahn

That art he just used. I've never seen it before? The technique's different too.

Rein

Hee hee...I'm not surprised you've never seen it before. This is what they call 'magic.'

Rudy

Magic!

Tonoe

Outside

Motavian man A

This is Tonoe... Hey! You guys! How did you get in here?

Motavian man B

Yeh, I've heard about what's going on in Molcum! That darn Zio!

Motavian man A

Our pride and joy is the refined art of Titanium. I bet you've never seen a weapon of Titanium in towns in Parma, have you?

Motavian man D

Oh sure, if you make all different kinds of things you're bound to have many failures too. Success is arrived at through numerous failures!

Motavian woman A

Parmanians like to go to war. I refuse to get embroiled in battles started by people like that!

Motavian woman B

Outta my way! Hey guys, stop roaming around aimlessly!

Motavian boy

Alshline? I know nothing about it! But... if you have questions, you should go to Grandfather Dorin!

Inn

Innkeeper

Sir, you won't find anything behind the counter.

Tent 1

Motavian woman

My husband likes to sit lost in thought. He's probably thinking about something somewhere right now.

Tent 2

Motavian man

If I may say so myself, I'm pretty good at making machines, but I'm no good at cooking. I'd like to bake a cake like this, but I wonder how it'll turn out?

Warehouse (without Pike)

Grandfather Dorin's tent

Pike

Argh!

Pana

You know, I lived in Molcum. But one day, Zio attacked Molcum. My brother fought valiantly, but... he just wasn't any match for Zio. My Mom and Dad both died. My brother and I barely escaped with our lives...

Pana

You know, I lived in Molcum. But one day, Zio attacked Molcum. My brother fought valiantly, but... he just wasn't any match for Zio. Both my parents died. My brother and I barely escaped with our lives...

Pike

Pana...I promise you that one day I will exact revenge!

Warehouse (with Pike)

Zema

Old man

This is Zema. Birth Valley is located further on, but I think it's better not to have anything to do with it.

Man A

The thing is, I just don't know what to make of Birth Valley. I hear it's a sacred area so I haven't gone too close to it. Sometimes a groaning sound can be heard coming from there!

Man B

The bridge north of the village is broken. I bet that's also Zio's doing! Right now, we're fixing it as fast as we can. You should be able to cross it shortly.

Young man A

We've got monsters appearing and Zio is coming... Is this village cursed?

Young man B

Oh, so you're the guys who saved us. Thank you!

Young man C

It's because that investigation team came upsetting things in Birth Valley that we're having problems! We want the people from Motavia Academy to go back!!

Hahn

Hmmm...

Woman

A big meteorite fell beyond the bridge to the north! It fell close to the village of Nalya. I wonder if they're OK there.

House 1

Woman

I'm glad that everything is back to normal, but I'm afraid that Zio is going to come back and attack us. We have to defend the village, at least these children...

Young man

The moment Zio raised his hand, all I saw was blackness. Then, when I came to, you guys were standing right there.

Boy

I'm glad, I'm glad.

Girl

I'm glad both Mommy and Daddy are OK!

House 2

Young woman

Because the bridge is broken my husband... has not come back from peddling his wares in Aiedo. I bet he's in a dilemma trying to get home!

Boy

That city, Aiedo, beyond Nalya, is a real big city, isn't it? I'd like to go there someday.

Old man

Hmm, 'The Sacred Area of Life'... Why is it called that, and why is it worshipped in that way? I'm such a feeble-minded old man, I don't understand.

Birth Valley

Young man A

Ahhh...the monsters from the depths are...

Young man B

Professor Holt has gone into the depths and has not returned... Maybe...it's too late...

Hahn

No...!

Bio-Plant