#textdomain wesnoth-nr
[scenario]
# Basic scenario data, time schedule. This is an epilogue scenario concluding campaign, thus no next_scenario and turnlimit
id=14a_Epilogue
name= _ "Epilogue"
map_data="{campaigns/Northern_Rebirth/maps/14a_Epilogue.map}"
{DEFAULT_SCHEDULE}
next_scenario=null
{INTRO_AND_SCENARIO_MUSIC "elf-land.ogg" "battle-epic.ogg"}
turns=-1
# Short story
[story]
[part]
story= _ "The dead and wounded having been cared for, and after the party had wound down, everyone gathered in the conquered castle to decide on their course of action."
[/part]
[/story]
# Players side
[side]
type=Lieutenant
id=Tallin
name=_ "Tallin"
canrecruit=yes
side=1
controller=human
recruit=Peasant,Woodsman,Thug,Poacher,Spearman,Bowman,Dwarvish Ulfserker
team_name=alliance
user_team_name=_"Alliance"
[/side]
[event]
name=start
{SCATTER_IMAGE (terrain=Gg,Gs^Fp) 12 scenery/oak-leaning.png}
# Recall heroes and there they go.
{RECALL_SUPPORTER}
[recall]
id=Abhai
[/recall]
[recall]
id=Camerin
[/recall]
[recall]
id=Father Morvin
[/recall]
[recall]
id=Sister Thera
[/recall]
[recall]
id=Krash
[/recall]
[recall]
id=Elenia
[/recall]
[recall]
id=Eryssa
[/recall]
[recall]
id=Stalrag
[/recall]
[recall]
id="Ro'Sothian"
[/recall]
[recall]
id="Ro'Arthian"
[/recall]
[recall]
id=Hamel
[/recall]
[message]
id=Tallin
message= _ "So, Rakshas has been defeated and all the armies that he had gathered have been crushed. This relieves a blight on our land — but if we do not address the causes of the blight, we could be in for trouble later."
[/message]
[message]
id=Eryssa
message= _ "How is that, Tallin?"
[/message]
[message]
id=Tallin
message= _ "Rakshas was but a symptom. The ill is the nature of the orcs themselves."
[/message]
[message]
id=Tallin
message= _ "The orcs are exceedingly numerous and warlike. While they squabble among themselves, their warlike nature turns upon itself and they are no threat; but when a strong warlord like Rakshas arises among them, their battle-lust becomes a plague upon their neighbors."
[/message]
[if]
[have_unit]
id=Eryssa
[/have_unit]
[then]
[message]
id=Eryssa
message= _ "Our challenge is to ensure that the orcs do not unite under one strong, warlike leader in the future."
[/message]
[/then]
[else]
[message]
role=Supporter
message= _ "Our challenge is to ensure that the orcs do not unite under one strong, warlike leader in the future."
[/message]
[/else]
[/if]
[message]
id=Tallin
message= _ "Exactly."
[/message]
[message]
id=Hamel
message= _ "Aye. And we dinna’ just want to keep the orcs from ruling the Northlands; we want to make the Northlands a safe place for all the kindred races to trade, travel and live in peace. We must also ensure that no isolated bands of orcs, trolls, ogres or any other creatures will be roving around preying on innocent people."
[/message]
[message]
id=Tallin
message= _ "A worthy and difficult task. Does anybody have any ideas?"
[/message]
[message]
id=Father Morvin
message= _ "I do have a suggestion."
[/message]
[message]
id=Father Morvin
message= _ "The orcs are too hardy and fast-breeding to be exterminated, even if we could bring ourselves to stomach an attempt at slaughtering them all. Therefore, we must find a way to make them part of our solution."
[/message]
[message]
id=Father Morvin
message= _ "I propose the creation of a neutral council of warders, composed of humans, dwarves, elves, drakes, trolls or anyone else who wishes to join, no matter what race they come from — even orcs."
[/message]
[message]
id=Father Morvin
message= _ "This body would not claim sovereignty over any peoples or lands, but exist only to suppress warfare and raiding in the lands south and east of the Great Ocean, north of Wesnoth and west of the Elvish Forests."
[/message]
[message]
id=Father Morvin
message= _ "The first task of the warders would be to go to each orcish tribe and make a treaty with them that they will not be attacked if they refrain from attacking others."
[/message]
[message]
id=Father Morvin
message= _ "The orcs have just experienced a crushing defeat; it shouldn’t be too hard to get them to agree. In the future, if they should renege on their treaties, and threaten the peace and prosperity of the North, then the army maintained by the warders would crush them."
[/message]
[message]
id=Father Morvin
message= _ "That is the basic outline of my proposal. Shall the Council of Warders declare itself?"
[/message]
[message]
speaker=narrator
message= _ "Hearing the words of the wise mage, the whole assembly erupted with cries of approval."
image=wesnoth-icon.png
[/message]
[message]
id=Stalrag
message= _ "Fitting!"
[/message]
[message]
role=Supporter
message= _ "Great!"
[/message]
[message]
id=Elenia
message= _ "Smart!"
[/message]
[message]
id=Camerin
message= _ "Sounds like fun."
[/message]
[message]
speaker=narrator
message= _ "Rising to his feet, Hamel raised his hands and waited for the clamor to die down."
image=wesnoth-icon.png
[/message]
[message]
id=Hamel
message= _ "Over time, Tallin has proved himself to be a wise, courageous and capable leader. He is respected by humans, elves and dwarves alike. I therefore propose that Tallin be made the first head of the Council of Warders."
[/message]
[message]
speaker=narrator
message= _ "Once again, all assembled erupted into thunderous approval. The tumult lasted for some time and at long last Tallin rose to his feet and held up his hands for quiet."
image=wesnoth-icon.png
[/message]
[message]
id=Tallin
message= _ "I thank everyone for the love and honor bestowed upon me. In honor of that love I accept this responsibility."
[/message]
[message]
id=Tallin
message= _ "No one leader will make the Warders a success; we will need the help of all of you."
[/message]
[message]
id=Tallin
message= _ "Father Morvin, this whole plan is your idea. Would you and your wife be willing to stand by my side and support me?"
[/message]
[message]
id=Father Morvin
message= _ "Gladly, Tallin. We will stand with the Warders till the end of days if need be."
[/message]
[if]
[have_unit]
id=Stalrag
[/have_unit]
[then]
[message]
id=Tallin
message= _ "Stalrag?"
[/message]
[message]
id=Stalrag
message= _ "I am yours to command, my lord Tallin."
[/message]
[message]
id=Tallin
message= _ "‘Lord’? Oh no!"
[/message]
[message]
id=Sister Thera
message= _ "(Giggle) Better get used to it."
[/message]
[message]
id=Stalrag
message= _ "You have led myself and the Shinsplitters wisely. We will uphold the Council of Warders."
[/message]
[/then]
[/if]
[if]
[have_unit]
id=Camerin
[/have_unit]
[then]
[message]
id=Tallin
message= _ "Camerin?"
[/message]
[message]
id=Camerin
message= _ "Heck, yeah! It has been a total blast being with you. I wouldn’t even think of leaving now!"
[/message]
[/then]
[/if]
[if]
[have_unit]
id=Elenia
[/have_unit]
[then]
[message]
id=Tallin
message= _ "Elenia?"
[/message]
[message]
id=Elenia
message= _ "Tallin, as you know, I have been separated from my race and kinsmen — well, except Eryssa — for many years now. I wish to go back to the elvish forests and live among my kinsmen again. Perhaps I will return someday."
[/message]
[if]
[have_unit]
id=Eryssa
[/have_unit]
[then]
[message]
id=Eryssa
message= _ "Knowing you and your spirit of adventure, Elenia, I am certain that you are gonna be back sooner or later."
[/message]
[message]
id=Elenia
message= _ "(Smiles) It is not unlikely..."
[/message]
[/then]
[/if]
[message]
id=Tallin
message= _ "You have been a valuable ally and a great friend, Elenia. Go with our blessing, and convey to the Elves our intentions and the hope of peace."
[/message]
[message]
id=Elenia
message= _ "Thank you, Tallin."
[/message]
[/then]
[/if]
[if]
[have_unit]
id=Krash
[/have_unit]
[then]
[message]
id=Tallin
message= _ "Krash?"
[/message]
[message]
id=Krash
message= _ "I am sorry, Tallin but me and my friends had better be getting back to our people."
[/message]
[message]
id=Tallin
message= _ "No need to apologize, Krash, for you and the valiant drakes of your band have been of invaluable help to us. The entire Northlands are in your debt."
[/message]
[message]
id=Krash
message= _ "As you said once before Tallin, let not talk of debts come between us. I will spread the word among my people and if anyone wishes to join your Council they will be free to. In addition to gaining the respect of the elves and the dwarves you have also earned the respect of the drakes. I am sure many will come to join your cause."
[/message]
[message]
id=Krash
message= _ "If you are ever in desperate need of help then come to us. The gryphons will show you the way."
[/message]
[message]
id=Tallin
message= _ "Thanks, friend."
[/message]
[/then]
[/if]
[if]
[have_unit]
id=Abhai
[/have_unit]
[then]
[message]
id=Tallin
message= _ "Abhai, your assistance has also been a great help to us."
[/message]
[message]
id=Abhai
# wmllint: local spelling Pah
message= _ "Pah, think nothing of it. It will sure make an interesting story to tell the folks back home."
[/message]
[message]
id=Tallin
message= _ "So you would like to return to your home?"
[/message]
[message]
id=Abhai
message= _ "Yes. The dead should stay in the land of the dead. It is against the laws of nature for it to be otherwise. There is just one problem; Malifor forced me into this body and I don’t know how to get out of it."
[/message]
[message]
id=Father Morvin
message= _ "I believe Thera and I can help you with that, Abhai. Have no worries, you shall soon be home."
[/message]
[message]
id=Abhai
message= _ "Thank you father, and thank you again, Tallin for all that you have done, both for the world of the living and the dead."
[/message]
[message]
id=Tallin
message= _ "My thanks to you as well, Abhai. May you rest in peace."
[/message]
[/then]
[/if]
[message]
id=Tallin
message= _ "Ro’Arthian and Ro’Sothian, you two have also been of staunch allies. As per our agreement, you may return to Highbrook Pass, and I will see to it that guards are posted at both ends barring any who seek to enter without your leave, on pain of death."
[/message]
[message]
id="Ro'Arthian"
message= _ "Thank you, Tallin. Our old bones are weary of being animated long past their time. Now we will finally be able to rest in peace. However, as we have fought hard for this respite, we shall not allow our effort go to waste. When the Northlands are in direst need of us, we shall rise once again."
[/message]
[if]
[have_unit]
id=Stalrag
[/have_unit]
[then]
[message]
id="Ro'Arthian"
message= _ "Stalrag, for years now we have fought each other, but recent events have made us allies. I go now to eternal sleep; may we part as friends."
[/message]
[message]
id=Stalrag
message= _ "May your rest be peaceful and undisturbed, Ro’Arthian."
[/message]
[/then]
[/if]
[if]
[have_unit]
id=Eryssa
[/have_unit]
[then]
[message]
id=Tallin
message= _ "And Eryssa... I may be rash and bold to ask this but... (Goes to his knees in front of Eryssa and takes her hand) Will you marry me?"
[/message]
[message]
id=Eryssa
message= _ "(Struck speechless)"
[/message]
[message]
id=Hamel
message= _ "Tallin, are you sure? Elves have a very long lifespan compared to humans. She will live for at least another century and a half while you have hardly seventy years ahead of you... at most."
[/message]
[message]
id=Tallin
message= _ "(Eyes on Eryssa) I know, Hamel. Then may the coming seventy years be the most happiest and fulfilling years in our lives. Should we deny ourselves happiness out of the fear of loss?"
[/message]
[message]
id=Father Morvin
message= _ "Well spoken!"
[/message]
[message]
id=Eryssa
message= _ "I may be foolish to say this, Tallin, but... yes."
[/message]
[message]
speaker=narrator
message= _ "The joy of the multitude could not be contained, and the ensuing celebration lasted for a full five days. At that time Tallin and Eryssa were duly married by Father Morvin and Sister Thera."
image=wesnoth-icon.png
[/message]
[message]
speaker=narrator
message= _ "After the wedding, Tallin and Eryssa went back to Dwarven Doors where they founded the Council of Warders of the Northern Alliance, a body dedicated to ensuring peace and justice in the Northlands. It was soon settled that the main headquarters of the Northern Alliance would be the new city of Dwarven Doors."
image=wesnoth-icon.png
[/message]
[message]
speaker=narrator
message= _ "On Father Morvin’s advice, the Council approached all the different orcish tribes and made treaties with them. If a chieftain refused to cooperate with the Alliance, he was forcibly removed from his post and another more favorably disposed put in his place."
image=wesnoth-icon.png
[/message]
[message]
speaker=narrator
message= _ "Although Tallin faced many challenges as the head of the Northern Alliance, his marriage with Eryssa was serene and filled with happiness. Together they had one son, about whom were written many legends."
image=wesnoth-icon.png
[/message]
[/then]
[else]
[message]
id=Tallin
message= _ "Once again I thank all of you. For those of you who are leaving, may the Lords of Light — or Darkness — guide you on your path. For those of you who are staying — come, we have much to do."
[/message]
[message]
speaker=narrator
message= _ "Thus, Tallin and his friends went back to Dwarven Doors where they founded the Council of Warders of the Northern Alliance, a body dedicated to ensuring peace and justice in the Northlands. It was soon settled that the main headquarters of the Northern Alliance would be the new city of Dwarven Doors."
image=wesnoth-icon.png
[/message]
[message]
speaker=narrator
message= _ "On Father Morvin’s advice, the Council approached all the different orcish tribes and made treaties with them. If a chieftain refused to cooperate with the Alliance, he was forcibly removed from his post and another more favorably disposed put in his place."
image=wesnoth-icon.png
[/message]
[/else]
[/if]
[message]
speaker=narrator
message= _ "In time, Knalga’s caverns were refurbished, becoming a busy and prosperous home to many dwarves. Under the protection of the Northern Alliance, people of all races began coming, as they did before, from all corners of the known — and unknown — world to trade with the Dwarves of Knalga."
image=wesnoth-icon.png
[/message]
[message]
speaker=narrator
message= _ "Thus, from a small, enslaved community, the people of Dwarven Doors — by their fortitude, valor, and wisdom — brought the Northlands out of the darkness and restored them to their former glory."
image=wesnoth-icon.png
[/message]
[endlevel]
result=victory
replay_save=no
[/endlevel]
[/event]
[/scenario]