The // is not supposed to be said, it is to make it clear who actually says the line Emotions will be displayed as: text {emotion} It's important to realize, that the player isn't actually killing the talking characters. These more like some fights that are stopped at the moment the opponent would die. That's why the bosses are talking after you defeat them. Qira kinda slightly selfish, but extremly intelligent individual. She is content with the fact that her hive is safe from corruption/decay/darkness and she just want to keep it like that. She is interested in adventurers showing her their strength and so she's intrigued when one defeats her bosses, rather than upset. Yansur is a conceited villager who things how great he is, just because he is Qira's servant. He thinks he has the final word in everything and the only one above him, who can veto his decisions is Qira herself. As a result, bosses dislike him and encourage the player to beat him up. [1/13] Yansur: I see another lost soul has found their way to The Qira Hive! {normal, slightly arrogant} I can't say I am overwhelmed by your appearance. Here, the birth of many powerful and magical monsters take place. {arrogant, then proudly} Gavel's governments can not stop Mistress Qira. I doubt you can either. {derisive} If you want to meet her, you will have to defeat each division of her army. {conceited} Although powerful, she is not without honour. After every floor you complete, you will receive a token for a reward from the shop. Good luck, adventurer- {normal, clearly} [6/13] ????: Excuse me, but aren't you forgetting some things, Yansur? {sternly} // Qira [7/13] Yansur: Wh- Oh, Mistress, am I? My apologies... {suprised, then in fear} [8/13] Qira: You will be disciplined later...fine. Consider yourself honoured to have even a moment of my time, adventurer. Allow me to explain in further detail, my glorious Hive. {a little disappointed, then clearly} As Yansur explained, if you wish audience with me, you must prove yourself worthy of my presence by defeating each division of my personal army. {clearly} It consists of five main divisions, each one based around a particular element. Thunder, Air, Earth, and so on. Clearing one will unlock the next for you to face. {clearly} To pass a floor of the division, defeat my forces and put the catalysts they drop into the collector. You will need five catalysts to pass a floor. {clearly} After nine floors of normal troops, you will face a Division Leader. These exceptionally powerful members of my army will be fought alone, and you will only need one catalyst from them to pass. {clearly, with a slightly proud subtone} The Thunder Division will be your first challenge. I do hope you will be entertaining to watch... {clearly, slightly supportingly} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/1] Qira: Begin, the Thunder Division! Strike quickly and move on, for those within will warp your very mind should you stray for too long! {mightily} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/1] ????: Heeheehahaaaah! I see you! You humans have such easily influenced minds, but I'll settle for beating you within an inch of your life! Come through, come through!!! {insanely excited} // Psychomancer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/2] Psychomancer: Feh, you're no fun, you little cheater! I was supposed to beat you, not the other way around! {upset with a disgused subtone} I hate you so much. Just get out and talk to that idiot servant already!! {upset, offended} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/8] Yansur: You have completed the Thunder floor? How surprising. They were some of Mistress Qira's earliest successes. {trying to suppress surprise} [2/8] Qira: How was your first taste of the Hive? Your battle against the Psychomancer was quite the spectacle to behold, ahaha... {proud, amused} [3/8] Yansur: I agree, Mistress. As promised, here is a Thunder Voucher. {cheaply, then normal} Take it to the shop to claim your prize. It is located at the base of the Hive. The servant there will have important information for you regarding your prizes. {normal} I doubt you are still worth Mistress's time, however. She has much to tend to here, as you might guess. {arrogant} She made a deal with Gavel's people long ago, after they foolishly attempted to lay siege to our Hive. {conceited, slightly amused} She could continue her unethical and possibly evil work...and in return, she would allow the people of Gavel to remain undisturbed by her. {normal with careless subtone} Next you must tackle the Air division, featuring some of her tougher creations. {normal, firm} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/1] Qira: Begin, the Air Division! Fight freely with the wind, for the coming storm shall claim you for my own if you cannot spread your wings here! {mightily} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/1] ????: Well, nice work getting this far! Don't tell anyone, but I'm gonna pull my punches here, okay? I'm rooting for you, so let's have fun with this! Come on through! {admiringly, a little friendly and excitedly} // Gale --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/2] Gale: Heehee, maybe I didn't need to hold back after all? You did really, really well! {more admiringly} A lot of people say I'm the roughest we have to offer, so you've got this! I'm sorry you have to go talk to Yansur of all people now, though. {proudly with a friendly subtone, a bit pitifully} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/6] Yansur: Hrm, perhaps we have underestimated you. The creations of Air have defeated thousands, particularly- {startled} [2/6] Qira: Hush, Yansur. Not a word about her. {firmly, clearly} [3/6] Yansur: ...yes. Here is the promised Air Voucher. {in fear, then normal} The shop has your reward prepared. If you have not talked to the servant at the shop, do so next you go there. {normal} You still have a long way to go. It is not easy to gain an audience with Mistress Qira. {normal} Your next objective is to clear the Earth division. Some of the most powerful, raw creatures ever hatched. {normal, firm} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/1] Qira: Begin, the Earth Division! You must withstand both sheer force and deadly toxins! Be quick on your feet, or you will return to the dust of the earth! {mightily} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- {Seems you can move on... All you hear is a bloodcurdling roar. What lies ahead...?} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- {Well, now that you've destroyed that terrible thing, it seems prudent to tell Yansur and get your Earth Voucher.} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/6] Yansur: Creatures of the earth were not enough for you... Mistress's most rawly powerful... Destroyed. {in disbelief} [2/6] Qira: Managed to defeat Genesis, hm? It is normally the end of most... Interesting. {intrigued} [3/6] Yansur: Well, here is your Earth Voucher. {normal, a bit scared} The shop has your reward prepared. If you have not talked to the servant at the shop, do so next you go there. {normal, quickly} It is impressive to see how far you have come. Many have failed at this point. {normal} It is of no consequence, however, for the Water division is your next challenge. I am sure you will not succeed. {a bit conceited, then clearly} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/1] Qira: Begin, the Water Division! If you will not withstand the crashing waves, the creatures that lurk within shall ensure you never emerge from the abyss! {mightily} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/1] ????: You have been judged worthy enough to face me in combat. However, I know your strength, and I do not believe it enough to defeat me. Come forth now. Make your attempt to prove me wrong. {serious, clear} // Oceanic Judge --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/2] Oceanic Judge: Seems my judgment was incorrect. In this case, however, it is refreshing to see. {respectfully} Continue forwards, honourable human. Perhaps your intellect and respect will rub off on that insufferable Yansur. {admiringly, then annoyed} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/7] Yansur: Impossible. Not even the most tactically advanced monsters could defeat you. {in disbelief} [2/7] Qira: I must admit I am impressed; the Judge is ruthless... perhaps he needs further tweaking? {surprised, then a little pensively} [3/7] Yansur: ... Here's the Water Voucher you're expecting. {normal} The shop has your reward prepared. If you have not talked to the servant at the shop, do so next you go there. {normal, quickly} We are intrigued by your determination... But we are not worried. We do not expect you to make it past the next floor. {firm} Now you must face some of the toughest creatures of Mistress Qira's imagination! {normal} You must now face the division of Fire, and it will be sure to burn you. {a bit conceited, with a chuckle} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/1] Qira: Begin, the Fire Division! Summon your courage, and brave the heat of the volcanoes and stars for my amusement, else burn to cinders and blow away in the breeze! {mightily} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/1] ????: Impressive, making it this far. I am your final test. Let us fight fairly, then. An honourable end to your challenge is only fitting, whether that be triumph or defeat. Come forward and face me. {clearly} // Solar Vanguard --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/2] Solar Vanguard: Defeat feels strange, after so long. You fought valiantly, and with great zeal, however. It would be a lie to say I am disappointed. {normal or a little bit happy, then a bit pleadingly} All that is left is to talk to Mistress's servant, and claim your final prize. Surely he will not be as great an obstacle as I was. {normal, then proudly} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/11] Yansur: This is unprecedented. You have defeated some of the most recent and powerful creations. {in disbelief} [2/11] Qira: Even downed the Vanguard...? My word... {surprised} [3/11] Yansur: Here you are then, the Fire Voucher! {admiringly} The shop has your reward prepared. If you have not talked to the servant at the shop, do so next you go there. {normal} This is unorthodox, as no one has made it this far. But I suppose this means that you have earned an audience with- {kinda pensively} [6/11] Qira: Allow me to stop you there, Yansur. I wish to make an exception for this challenger. {normal, intrigued} You have intrigued me, adventurer...and I want to put you to the truest test. {admiringly, clearly} [8/11] Yansur: Hah! Incredible! Mistress wishes to battle you herself! You astound me. {astounded} Be warned, however. This will be your toughest battle yet. Mistress Qira is the most feared being in Gavel. {warningly} You will die...but consider it the greatest honour to die by her hand. {normal, or even a little enviously} [11/11] Qira: I await you in my chambers... {serious, with an intrigued subtone} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/1] Qira: So, you've arrived. You have proven yourself very capable... I am looking forward to this bout! Let's dance, mortal!! {serious and admiringly, then excitedly and supportingly} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/1] Qira: ...you. You...ahaha...I like you. You're capable enough... Perhaps we could be allies in the future... {breathing heavily, happy} {You defeated Qira! All that's left to do is to tell Yansur!} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/14] Yansur: How cowardly! After defeating so many in the Hive, and receiving such praise, you've the gall to upstand Mistress's request? {disappointed, mockingly} I had begun to think highly of you, but after such a disgusting display- {disappointed, upset} [3/14] Qira: They defeated me, Yansur. {quieter and faster then usual} [4/14] Yansur: Wha...that- No, that can't possibly be correct, you are- {as much in disbelief as never before} [5/14] Qira: You question your mistress? I have nothing to gain from lying to you about this. And there is no shame in admitting defeat. {angry or annoyed, then calmly} [6/14] Yansur: ...Masterful...Have we been cooped up in this Hive so long that our army is outdated? {still in disbelief} To be defeated by a human of Wynn... I am not sure whether to be disappointed or amazed. Our ultimate challenge has been bested. {in disbelief with a shameful subtone} [8/14] Qira: It is simply a testament to their strength. I will prepare a special reward for them to mark the occasion. {normal} [9/14] Yansur: Here is your voucher, then. The back room in the shop will have your rewards. If you still have not talked to the servant at the shop...well. You should know by now. {in fear of the player} Mistress...if I may tell the tale? She was once called upon to help stop the decay of the forest. {scared, then normal and quieter} With her boundless knowledge and magic, she surely could have cured it. But she declined. {normal or incomprehensibly} She instead chose to create, obsessed with preparing for some sort of war. {a bit worried} Mistress never elaborated, but it seems like she knows something we don't. {pensively, with a worried subtone} [14/14] Qira: It is as I have always told you. The darkness is coming...but if you Wynn folk are all as strong as you have proven yourself to be, we may just be able to beat it back. Honour to you, warrior of Wynn. {very mildly annoyed and pensive, then admiringly and respectfully}