Scenario:Sevilbarra - Breaking Swords
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Breaking Swords
While (Captain) and the others explain to Galanthalus what a festival is, Garoza mentions an impossible sword-pulling event at a nearby festival. Sevilbarra suspects that it's a demon sword, and the crew set sail to uncover the mystery.
One afternoon...
Galanthalus: Are festivals really that fun?
Osada: Of course! No matter where you look, it's full of action!
Lyria: There are tons of sparkly lights strung up, along with shops of every kind!
Vyrn: Yup, yup! The excitement is unreal!
Galanthalus: I see... I want to go.
Garoza: Speaking of festivals, I heard there's a fun one happening on the island next to us.
Garoza: Apparently one of the main events is a contest to see who can pull a sword out of a giant tree.
Sevilbarra: Anyone can pull it out as long as you know how to handle swords. They aren't tricky.
Garoza: So you say! Except I heard that strong folks from all walks of life have tried to pull that thing out...
Garoza: And none have succeeded. Not a single one.
Sevilbarra: ...
Choose: I wonder if it's rigged.
Garoza: Are you saying it's bolted down with nails or something? As far as I know, nothing of that sort is happening.
Garoza: You'd think with all those contestants looking around, someone would find something. But so far it's all clear.
Sevilbarra: Good point. It'd ruin the whole fun of the festival anyway.
Sevilbarra: And cheap tricks like that don't stand a chance against real strength.
Garoza: It doesn't even seem like it's a matter of strength anymore.
Garoza: It's like the sword practically grew roots and anchored itself down into the tree.
Sevilbarra: But that's impossible... Anyways, it's so bizarre.
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Sevilbarra: Where'd you even hear about this?
Garoza: I caught wind of it while I was looking for demon swords for Mister Krelkulkil.
Garoza: I didn't think much of it at the time, but I gotta say, it sure sounds suspicious. Reminds me of a demon sword.
Sevilbarra: A demon sword, huh...
Sevilbarra's face darkens as he considers the possibility of the public facing the threat of yet another murderous weapon.
Galanthalus: It's lost, isn't it?
Sevilbarra: Kid? What do you mean it's lost?
Galanthalus: I think it lost its goal... Or maybe purpose? That's why it's sleeping.
Osada: What're you talking about, Galan? You've lost me...
Garoza: The sword's sleeping, you say? Sounds kinda poetic if you ask me.
Sevilbarra: (I don't think the kid's talking in metaphors. His language hasn't developed that much yet.)
Sevilbarra: No goal, no purpose... When it comes to sword, they only have one job.
Sevilbarra: And that's to cut down a certain something, right?
Galanthalus: Yes. I think so.
Sevilbarra: I see...
Memories of past victims affected by demon swords come flooding into Sevilbarra's mind. He recalls the face of his former enemy...
And his brother-in-law, who gave up his body for the boy standing in front of him.
Sevilbarra: If it's still asleep, then its demon sword powers aren't lost yet...
Sevilbarra: We should get rid of it before someone else pulls it out.
Garoza: So I guess we're going to the festival then?
Osada: Yay, festival time! Isn't that great, Galan?
Galanthalus: Yeah. I wanna go.
Sevilbarra: My job is to destroy the sword. That'll be enough for me.
Sevilbarra: Sorry, (Captain), but can you guys tag along too? I don’t know what'll happen and it'll be good to have extra help.
And so, (Captain) and the crew set course for the festival.
Is it just a rumor that awaits them, or perhaps something more sinister?
Breaking Swords: Scene 2
After investigating the sword, Sevilbarra and company warn the village chief that it needs to be destroyed. The chief refuses, explaining that it's a crucial part of the village's revitalization efforts. Later that night, Galanthalus disappears from the lodge. Sevilbarra worries he might've been drawn to the sword and begins searching.
A while later, the crew arrives at the island.
The thick veil of night has descended upon the village, and the fervor of the festival has reached a new high.
Osada: Wow! It's so lively here!
Vyrn: Dang, this place is packed with shops!
Lyria: I see some briny-bites over there. Ooh, they have crepes too!
Galanthalus: So this is a festival...
Sevilbarra: Hey, kid. How are you feeling about your first festival?
Galanthalus: It's kind of loud.
Garoza: Hahaha! It's not fair to spring that question all of a sudden on a first-time visitor!
Garoza: But you're in good hands tonight, Galan! I'll teach you all about a festival's charm!
Osada: You sure about that? I can't say you're the most dependable person in the group...
Garoza: Aww, come on now. Don't be a downer. I know how to party better than anyone else here.
Vyrn: Is that something to brag about?
Lyria: I-I suppose you know a lot of different things then!
Galanthalus: Is it okay, Uncle?
Sevilbarra: Yeah, it's fine by me. Go ahead and enjoy the sights and sounds.
Galanthalus: Okay. Thank you, Osada's pops.
Garoza: You got it! Just follow me!
Garoza: From food to fun, I'll show you how to savor everything!
Osada: Oh boy. I better keep a close eye on Pops before things get outta hand...
Garoza disappears into the crowd with his entourage in tow.
Meanwhile, Sevilbarra and the crew head off to their tackle their own objective.
Sevilbarra: That must be the sword. It's stuck in the tree, just like they said.
Vyrn: I don't see anyone around here either. Guess the event hasn't started yet.
Sevilbarra: Perfect time for us to look around and see what we can find out about this sword.
Lyria: Umm... I can sense something ominous from the sword. It's really faint, but it's definitely there...
Lyria: Galan was right—the sword's asleep.
Lyria: The feeling that I'm getting from makes sense if it's inactive.
Sevilbarra: I guess our premonition was right for better or worse...
Village Chief: Wait a moment. Are you really going to break the sword off from the tree?
Sevilbarra: I can tell if something spells danger. You could say it's a specialty of mine.
Sevilbarra: We wanted to let you know that it's better to destroy it and hold a memorial for it before things get bad.
Lyria: We could be dealing with something potentially deadly. Demon swords have caused many tragedies to happen already...
Vyrn: It won't be a pretty ending for the folks livin' on this island.
Village Chief: But still... I don't know if you people are telling the truth or not.
Village Chief: It would be unthinkable to destroy a sword with such a long history.
Village Chief: And it's played a crucial role in our village's revitalization efforts.
Vyrn: That didn't go well. Even though we told him that it'd be too late if something happened, he didn't bat an eye.
Sevilbarra: I'm not surprised. People don't understand the destruction a demon sword can bring until they've experienced it firsthand.
Sevilbarra: Regardless, we can't leave it just sitting there. We need to do something...
Galanthalus: Um, Uncle.
Sevilbarra: Kid? And Garoza too...
Garoza: That's where you went. We were searching all over!
Osada: Me and Pops nearly ran ourselves to the ground looking for you...
Lyria: How was the festival, everyone?
Galanthalus: I saw lots of things. There were lots of nice smells and pretty light. It was fun!
Sevilbarra: Good. I'm glad you had a great time.
Sevilbarra: But we're just getting started—there's lots of cool stuff to show you.
Galanthalus: Okay!
Garoza: How about you guys? Judging the looks on your faces, doesn't seem like things went well.
Vyrn: Even though the sword is obviously suspicious, the chief doesn't want us touching it.
Sevilbarra: But we're not gonna give up. We'll find another way.
After an eventful day, the group head back to their lodge. Later, in the middle of the night...
Sevilbarra: The longer this demon sword hangs around people, the greater the risk becomes.
Sevilbarra: But then again, it's been a crucial part of the townspeople's livelihoods... Just thinking about this gives me a headache.
Osada: Oh! There you are, Sevilbarra!
Sevilbarra: Osada? What's the matter? Did something happen?
Osada: Big trouble! Galan is...
Sevilbarra: What happened to him?
Osada: One second he was sleeping next to me, the next second he's gone!
Sevilbarra: (At this time of night? Did the demon sword call out to him?)
Osada: Wh-what should we do?
Sevilbarra: Calm down. Go wake the others and start looking.
Sevilbarra: I'm going to head out first. If you can't find him, come to the sword tree.
Osada: Got it!
Sevilbarra: Damn, does he have a habit of sleepwalking or something? That kid!
Where could have Galanthalus possibly gone in the middle of the night?
Breaking Swords: Scene 3
The group finds Galanthalus safe and sound by the tree. Garoza reaches for the sword and becomes possessed. After Galanthalus saves Garoza by extracting the X-factor sliver, he explains the demon swords were created to kill Astrals. Hearing the revelation, Sevilbarra and company decide to destroy the sword.
After Sevilbarra sends Osada off to gather everyone, he rushes off to his destination.
A few moments later, the Harvin finds himself facing the big tree again.
Sevilbarra: If my gut's right, then the kid should be around here.
Sevilbarra: Kid! Are you there?
Galanthalus: ...!
Sevilbarra: (Looks like I was right. But why though? Did the demon sword tell him to come here?)
Galanthalus: Uncle? What's wrong? Why do you look worried?
Sevilbarra: Kid, you...
Sevilbarra: (I was right on the money. Dang...)
Sevilbarra: I should be the one asking you that. Everyone's looking for you.
Galanthalus: Me? Why?
Sevilbarra: Heh. Looks like it's time for a lesson.
Sevilbarra inspects the boy to make sure he didn't get injured.
Soon afterward, (Captain) and the crew come running up.
Galanthalus: Okay. Now I know that walking alone at night is bad. I'll remember it.
Sevilbarra: It's especially because you're just a kid. What are you gonna do by yourself if you get attacked by monsters or bandits?
Galanthalus: I got it. I promise I'll only go out at night with Uncle.
Sevilbarra: Good. Do that next time.
Vyrn: But still, why'd you come all the way out here, Galan?
Galanthalus: Well, I was curious about that.
Lyria: The sword in the tree, huh. Galan can probably sense something from it.
Garoza: Man, I don't know... What's with this thing anyway?
Garoza inadvertently reaches his hand out for the sword.
Sevilbarra: Hey, stop! Don't touch it!
Garoza: Huh?
Garoza: Whoa!
Vyrn: You... pulled out the sword!
Lyria: How! It wouldn't even budge until now!
Sevilbarra: Garoza! Drop it, now!
Garoza: Ugh...
Garoza: Gaaah!
Galanthalus: ...!
Osada: Galan! Watch out!
Osada: Pops! What're you doing!
Garoza: Ahhh!
Vyrn: Dang it! He's losing himself already!
Lyria: What should we do!
Garoza: Ahh... Guh!
Osada: Pops!
Sevilbarra: Geez, what a troublesome guy... Is everyone okay?
In a flash, Sevilbarra circles around Garoza and knocks him out.
Galanthalus quietly approaches Garoza's crumpled body.
Galanthalus: This is it.
Sevilbarra: H-hey kid! What're you doing?
Sevilbarra: (What the... He's taking something out of Garoza!)
Garoza: U-ungh...
Osada: Pops... Are you okay?
Garoza: S-somehow, yeah. Sorry about that, Osada. Thanks for whacking some sense back into me, Sevilbarra...
Sevilbarra: I hope you learned your lesson. Never touch things that look suspicious.
Galanthalus: Uncle. Look at this...
Sevilbarra: Is this the thing you just pulled out of Garoza? Wait a second, it's the same thing from Krelkulkil... An X-factor sliver!
Galanthalus: There's a really strong feeling coming from it...
Lyria: Galan's right. It's giving off an immensely strong sense of resentment!
Galanthalus: I think it reacted to half of me.
Sevilbarra: Half of you? What do you mean?
Galanthalus: It's because I'm mixed...
Vyrn: I've no idea what you're talkin' about. You're mixed with what?
Galanthalus: Stars.
Sevilbarra: Stars... Kid, are you saying you're part Astral?
Galanthalus: ...
Galanthalus: This demon sword was probably made to kill Astrals. That's why it reacted to me.
Sevilbarra: A sword specifically designed to kill Astrals, huh...
Sevilbarra: (If the kid's right, then this sword's purpose no longer exists in this world.)
Sevilbarra: (Regardless, it'll still try to corrupt anyone who handles it. We need to destroy it!)
Vyrn: Either way, we know it's bad news. We can't just leave it sitting around here.
Lyria: I feel a bit bad going against the chief's wishes, but this is for the best.
(Captain) nods in strong agreement with everyone.
Sevilbarra: Then it's settled! Let's not waste any more time. We're doing it.
Garoza: Roger! No holdin' back now!
Sevilbarra: Inhale... Now!
Breaking Swords: Scene 4
Sevilbarra comes up with a ploy to convince the village chief that the sword was originally broken. After the event, Galanthalus wonders what happens to X factors after demon swords are broken. Sevilbarra explains that the best they can do is to continue to destroy and hold memorials for them.
After destroying the demon sword before it caused further tragedy, Sevilbarra holds a small memorial service for it.
But even though catastrophe was averted, the crew knows they destroyed a vital part of the village's revitalization efforts.
Vyrn: I wonder what the chief's gonna do when he finds out...
Osada: He'll probably feel disappointed from losing the village's main attraction.
Garoza: Nah, I bet he'll blow his top off. Poor guy'll start yelling stuff like, "What have you done!"
Osada: And whose fault is that exactly?
Garoza: It's my fault... I'm sorry!
Galanthalus: Everyone is troubled. What are we going to do, Uncle?
Sevilbarra: Hmm... I've got an idea to get us out of this pickle. Leave it to me.
A sly grin forms across Sevilbarra's face.
The next day.
A crowd gathers around for the sword event.
A crowd gathers around for the sword event.
Village Chief: Come one, come all! Who wishes to put their strength to the test?
Sevilbarra: Oyyy! I, Sevilbarra, accept your challenge!
Among the clamor of shouts, Sevilbarra's booming voice cuts through the noise.
The other contestants quiet down, stunned by his forceful declaration.
Sevilbarra: Let me show you all how it's done!
Village Chief: Hahaha. One moment you talk about breaking the sword, the next you're trying to pull it out. What a strange person you are.
Sevilbarra: Well, I thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to at least give it a go!
Sevilbarra reaches his hands out and firmly grips the hilt.
Garoza: I don't think they'll see through his trick, but I'm getting worried.
Osada: It's not like you're up there doing it, Pops. He won't fail... I hope...
Sevilbarra: All right! Here I go!
Contestant 1: Yeahhh!
Contestant 2: Do it!
Sevilbarra: On three! One, two, three!
Sevilbarra: Graagh!
Village Chief: You pulled it out! Wait, what is this?
Sevilbarra: Wh... Whaaat! The sword snapped!
Contestant 1: Wh-what the heck!
Contestant 2: Whoa, whoa, what's goin' on?
Village Chief: H-how could this happen?
Sevilbarra: Hmm... It must've snapped a long time ago.
Sevilbarra: The broken blades inside probably got caught on each other and made it difficult to extract.
After the main event comes to a close, the crowd disperses.
The village chief accepts reality after witnessing the sword snap before his own eyes.
Fortunately, he doesn't ask Sevilbarra for any compensation and the situation is resolved peacefully.
Galanthalus: Uncle!
Osada: You did it!
Garoza: Dang, Mister! You pulled off that cheap trick really well!
Sevilbarra: Sometimes that's what we need to get the job done.
All that remains in front of the crew is the broken demon sword.
Galanthalus fixes his gaze on the sword, as if wanting to say something.
Sevilbarra: What's wrong, kid?
Galanthalus: I wonder what kind of X factor was inside it.
Galanthalus: Where does the X factor go after the sword breaks?
Sevilbarra: ...
Galanthalus: There's so much I don't know...
Sevilbarra: Yeah. You and me both, kid. There's lots of things I don't know either.
Sevilbarra: But if that demon sword had a soul like yours trapped inside it...
Sevilbarra: Then all we can do is pray that it's gone to heaven.
Galanthalus: I guess you're right.
Feeling uneasy, Galanthalus mumbles in response.
Sevilbarra gently places his hand on top of the boy's head and continues speaking.
Sevilbarra: In any case, demon swords don't belong in this world.
Sevilbarra: When we find them, we break them. The only thing we can do is to hold a service in its honor.
Directing his words toward both the boy and himself...
The Harvin verbalizes his mission, determined to carry it out come what may.