...or the basement, which is all that's left of it. An aged bishop sits in the middle of a darkened room.
May & August Scripts
It's good of you to come.
I am the bishop of the Gumbious
Temple which had stood here for
two thousand years.
Final Script
It's good you came.
I am the bishop of the Gumbious
Temple, which stood here for
two thousand years.
Translation Notes
The translation is incorrect in both drafts: It's the bishop that's 2000 years old, not the temple (わしは、二千年の時を生きる ガンビアス大寺院の大僧正…。). As an NPC noted earlier in the game, the Corona Tower was in this spot two-thousand years ago.
(Source: Athena)
Bishop, what on earth
is going on?
The temple has vanished
without a trace.
We've defeated Dark Force.
Isn't that the end of our work?
'The Profound Darkness' still
exists.
What's 'The Profound Darkness?'
May & August Scripts
Is is the root of all evil
that has wrought death and
destruction in Algo since
long ago.
Dark Force is but the tools of that existence.
Final Script
Is is the root of all evil
that has wrought death and
destruction in Algo since
long ago.
Dark Force is but a tool
of that existence!
Oh!
May & August Scripts
What a situation!
Final Script
This doesn't sound good!
May & August Scripts
Dark Force.
He has come to Dezolis to
search for the whereabouts of 'Rykros'.
Final Script
Dark Force. He came to Dezolis
to search for the whereabouts
of Rykros.
May & August Scripts
'Rykros'?
Final Script
Rykros?
May & August Scripts
It has become something that is
beyond your control.
That's why, 'The Profound Darkness' stirs.
If it can't lay its hands on it,
its not going to let you get
a hold of it.
Final Script
It has become something
that is beyond your control.
That's why,
The Profound Darkness stirs.
If it can't lay its hands on it,
its not going to let you get
ahold of it.
Translation Notes
The first line should be, "It has become something beyond its control.", with the second "it" being The Profound Darkness.
Bishop, we don't understand.
What is 'Rykros?'
The bishop doesn't know exactly what Rykros is or where it's at, only that the Aero-Prism will reveal its location. Rune, having inherited Lutz's memories, remembers Alis' crew using it 2000 years ago.
May & August Scripts
Chaz! We're have to return to Motavia!
Final Script
Chaz! We have to return to Motavia!
To Motavia?
May & August Scripts
The first generation of Lutz
stored the 'Aero-Prism'
in the Soldiers' Temple!
Final Script
The first generation of Lutz
stored the Aero-Prism in the
Soldiers' Temple!
Oh, the temple on the island
in the lake near Krup!
We need a vehical that can
travel across the lake.
I will contact Demi
immediately.
Translation Notes
Woof. Pretty bad misspelling here that's present in every draft, and in an important scene to boot.
Bishop, thank you.
We'll be sure to return
the Eclipse Torch.
So, you will go to Rykros?
May & August Scripts
Yes.
After all, we've come thus far.
Final Script
Yes.
After all, we've come this far.
May & August Scripts
I see..that means
I was also able to carry out
an important mission...
All I could do was point you
towards Rykros.
It's up to you,
to make history. I have my hopes on you
youthful ones.
Final Script
I see...then I have done my
part...
All I could do was point you
towards Rykros.
It's up to you to shape history.
All hope is on you youthful
ones.
Translation Notes
The last line was originally something like, "I entrust you with this, young..." (頼むぞ、若いの…。), trailing off, which is why Chaz follows up by saying his name.
Chaz.
My name is Chaz Ashley.
May & August Scripts
I see. I've entrusted you
with the mission, Chaz Ashley.
Final Script
I see. I entrust you with this
mission, Chaz Ashley.
To the east of Krup, on the island of Soldiers' Temple...
Huh? Are you guys here to
inspect the ruins?
Well, er, yes, we are, but
who on earth are you?
May Script
Forgive me for not introducing
myself earlier.
My name is Sethand I'm a
traveling archeologist. I've come here upon hearing that
there are ruins of an ancient
temple here, but there are
monsters in the cave that
leads there.
Final Script
Forgive me for not introducing
myself earlier.
My name is Seth. I'm a
traveling archeologist. I came here in search of the
ruins of an ancient temple,
but there are monsters in the
cave that leads to it.
May Script
Hmm, the temple...
just what we're after.
Final Script
Hmm, the temple...
just where we're going.
Ah, I knew it!
How fortunate!
If that's where you're headed,
would you allow me to come
with you?
I do have confidence
in my skills.
And I don't intend to be a
nuisance.
Hmm, an archeologist...
The Phantasy squadron agrees to let him tag along.
The party exits the Landale to find themselves in a yellow crystalline building. When they reach the center of the building, the structure seems to fade away to an image of a spiral galaxy.
May Script
Welcome, 'Protectors,'
welcome.
Final Script
Welcome, Protectors,
welcome.
What was that?
There's a voice reverberating
in my head!
I am
Le Roof of Rykros.
I remain in this land to pass on
the secret of the genesis
of Algo.
Just as I thought,
this is Rykros.
Yes it is. This is Rykros,
the fourth planet in the Algo
solar system.
What! The fourth planet!
May Script
There are only supposed
to be three planets in
the Algo Solar System,
Motavia, Parma and Dezolis.
Final Script
There are only supposed
to be three planets in
the Algo solar System,
Motavia, Parma, and Dezolis.
May Script
Rykros is a planet that
that has been protected by
a powerful invisible barrier. And no one is able to see or
sense it.
Final Script
Rykros is a planet that
that has been protected by a
powerful and invisible barrier. No normal being is able to see
or even sense it.
I didn't know such a planet
existed!
Moreover, the planet's orbit is
highly elliptical.
It only gets close to Algo once
every thousand years.
So, it's an orbit
like that of a comet!
May Script
The Aero-Prism shows the way,
when Rykros returns...
So this is what they meant by
'return!'
Final Script
The Aero-Prism shows the way
when Rykros returns...
So this is what they meant by
'return!'
May Script
So that's why it was
hidden until now...
Final Script
And that's why it was
hidden until now...
May Script
Le Roof!
We came all the way over here
because we wanted to find out
what we can about 'The Profound
Darkness!'
What is 'The Profound Darkness?'
Why is it causing disasters in
Algo?
And, exactly where is it now?
We were told that the answer to all the secrets would be found
here! Now tell all!
Final Script
Le Roof!
We came all the way here
because we wanted to find out
what we can about The Profound
Darkness!
What is 'The Profound Darkness?'
Why is it causing disasters in
Algo?
And exactly where is it now?
We were told that all answers
would be found here!
Now tell all!
Translation Notes
The second-to-last sentence should say "secret answers" (すべての秘密の答は), not "answers to all the secrets".
May Script
Hmmm...
You courageous 'Protectors' who
came all the way to Rykros...
I have much to tell you.
But first a ceremony to be held.
There are two towers in Rykros, 'The Courage Tower'
and 'The Strength Tower'...
Go meet the guards of those
two towers. At that time, I will truly
recognize you as 'Protectors,'
and will then tell you all about
Algo.
August Script
Hmmm...
You courageous Protectors who
came all the way to Rykros,
I have much to tell you.
But first you must perform
a task.
There are two towers in Rykros called The Courage Tower
and The Strength Tower...
Go meet the guardians of those
two towers. When you return, I will truly
recognize you as 'Protectors,'
and will then tell you all seek
to know.
Final Script
Hmmm...
You courageous Protectors who
came all the way to Rykros,
I have much to tell you.
But first you must perform
a task.
There are two towers in Rykros
called The Courage Tower
and The Strength Tower...
Go meet the guardians of those
two towers.
When you return, I will truly
recognize you as 'Protectors,'
and will then tell you all you
seek to know.
Translation Notes
The process went from a "ritual" (Implying it's standard procedure) to a "task" (Which could be standard or could just be something Le Roof just thought up.)
Protectors?
Are you testing us?
Yes, I am.
But please understand.
This is absolutely necessary.
May Script
I guess we'll have to go along.
Come on guys, let's go!
Final Script
I guess we'll have to do it.
Come on guys, let's go!
May Script
Please hurry.
Already, the hand behind the 'Darkness' is stirring up this
planet.
Beloved ones,
I will be awaiting your return.
Final Script
Please hurry.
Already, the hand of the
Darkness stirs toward this
planet.
Beloved ones,
I await your return.
Translation Notes
The original line is more accurate - The Profound Darkness has already reached Rykros, which is why there are evil creatures roaming around the Rykros overworld and the towers.
At the top of the tower (of course), a bizarre creature of blue flame and armor easily dispatches with a group of Carmine Heads.
May Script
There's nothing to fear from
the hand behind the 'Darkness!'
Oh? So you are the people who
received commands from Le Roof.
Go ahead, try and defeat me,
and prove that you've got
the qualification to be
'Protectors!'
Final Script
There's nothing to fear from
the hand of the Darkness!
Oh? So you are the people sent
here by Le Roof.
Go ahead, try and defeat me.
Prove that you've got
the qualifications to be
Protectors!
Translation Notes
The first sentence is a bit confusingly phrased - it's supposed to be saying that the monsters that the Darkness is sending out are no problem. "The hand behind the Darkness is insignificant!" (闇の手の者とて、物の数ではないな！) might be better.
May Script
You've done well!
Go, take this object which is
the proof you've earned.
Final Script
You've done well!
Go, take these objects which
are the proof you've met and
passed me.
Translation Notes
Sa-Lews gives multiple items, so "object" had to be pluralized.
At the top of the tower (naturally), a strange creature of orange flame and armor easily dispatches with a pack of La-Faw-Gans...well, demonic wizards. De-Vars' strategy of "punch everybody" isn't enough to defeat the would-be Protectors.
May Script
You're better than I thought.
That's comforting.
Go ahead and take this object
that verifies the proof you've
earned.
Final Script
You're better than I thought.
That's comforting.
Go ahead and take these objects.
They are the proof you need.
Having met both tower guardians, the group reports back to Le Roof.
May Script
Ah, 'Protectors,' you have
carried out your mission well.
You have proven yourselves,
and I can enlighten you to
the secret of Algo's genesis.
Many billions of years ago...
a spiritual life form split up
and started a war...
Final Script
Ah, Protectors, you have
carried out your mission well.
You have proven yourselves,
and I can enlighten you with
the secret of Algo's genesis.
Many billions of years ago...
a spiritual life form split into two lesser beings, who
eventually began to fight...
Translation Notes
The timespan in the English text is wrong - it should be "several hundred million years ago" (数億年の昔), not "billions."
The later English draft takes more than a few liberties with the original creation myth: Neither the May nor Japanese scripts mention that the two life forms from the split were "lesser beings".
May Script
After a long and arduous battle,
there was finally a victor.
The victorious side sealed
the enemy spiritual life form in another dimension.
Final Script
After a long and terrible
battle, there was finally
a victor.
The winner banished the enemy
spiritual life form to another
dimension.
Translation Notes
The place where the life form was sealed is slightly different in the Japanese script: "次元の狭間", or, "the space between dimensions."
The final English script changes "sealed" to "banished", probably to keep the mention of a seal later on from being redundant.
May Script
The victorious side was called 'The Great Light' and
the defeated ones'The Profound
Darkness.'
Final Script
We called the victorious side
The Great Light and the defeated one The Profound Darkness.
I see, 'Light' and 'Darkness'...
May Script
'The Great Light' feared danger
from the resurrection of 'The Profound Darkness' and
placed a seal on it...
Final Script
The Great Light feared the
resurrection of The Profound
Darkness and placed a seal over the dimensional portal...
Translation Notes
The dimensional portal is an invention of the final English script.
A seal?
That's right...a gigantic seal
of three planets on
one fixed star...
That can't be...
May Script
Yes, it is, it's the planets of
the Algo Solar System. And 'The Great Light'
distributed 'Protectors'
of the seal
between three tribes,
the Parmanians,
Motavians and Desolisians.
But there were fluctuations in
the effect of the seal.
Once every thousand years, the power would decrease
drastically.
As a warning of this phenomenon,
Rykros, the planet
that returns to Algo
once every thousand years and
myself, Le Roof were created.
August Script
Yes, it is.
The Algo solar system.
The Great Light also
distributed Protectors of the
seal between three tribes --
the Parmanians,
Motavians, and Desolisians.
But there were fluctuations in
the strength of the seal.
Once every thousand years, its power would weaken
drastically.
As a warning of this phenomenon The Great Light created Rykros, which returns to Algo
once every thousand years, and
myself, Le Roof.
Final Script
Yes, it is.
The Algo solar system.
The Great Light also
distributed Protectors of the
seal between three tribes --
the Parmanians,
Motavians, and Dezolisians.
But there were fluctuations in
the strength of the seal.
Once every thousand years,
its power would weaken
drastically.
As a warning of this phenomenon
The Great Light created Rykros,
which returns to Algo
once every thousand years, and
myself, Le Roof.
Translation Notes
The original text and the May prototype specifically mention the planets as being the seal, not the entire solar system. The sun isn't part of the seal. Kind of a nitpick, but...
The alternate romanization of "Desolisians" made it to the August script before being corrected.
May Script
But what kind of use is an
invisible planet as a warning?
Final Script
But what use is an
invisible planet as a warning?
May Script
'The Great Light'
understood what would happen...
That through the generations, 'Protectors' would forget this mission. That is precisely why Rykros
would break its silence when the time came for the seal's
final moment...
to remind the 'Protectors'
of their mission they were
born to do.
Final Script
The Great Light knew that,
through the generations, the Protectors would forget their mission. So Rykros was designed to break
its silence when the seal's
final moment came...
to remind the Protectors
of the mission they were
born to do.
The seal's final moment?
What do you mean by
final moment?
May Script
Throughout the passage of time,
'The Profound Darkness' has been
seething with animosity and
revenge.
And, once every thousand years
when there is a weakening
in the strength of the seal,
the intensified revengeful
spirit would finally break away
from 'The Profound Darkness' and would come to Algo in a physical form. That form is Dark Force...
Final Script
Throughout time The Profound
Darkness has seethed with
animosity and the need for
revenge.
And once every thousand years,
when the strength of the seal weakens, the most intense part
of The Profound Darkness'
hate-filled spirit is able to
break through the portal and
come to Algo in physical form.
Translation Notes
There's another reference to a dimensional portal added to the final English draft.
May Script
So that was it!
Final Script
So that's what Dark Force was!
Translation Notes
Rune is able to figure out what Dark Force is by himself in the later English versions.
May Script
Every time, a courageous person
would bring about,
a brief period of peace in Algo
by expelling Dark Force...
But, finally...
Dark Force destroyed the planet
of Parma in a previous battle.
Final Script
Every time, a courageous person
would defeat Dark Force and
bring about a brief period of
peace by expelling it.
But, The Profound Darkness is
patient, and finally it
destroyed the planet of Parma
in battle.
May Script
That means one of the seals
is gone!
Final Script
That means part of the seal
is gone!
Translation Notes
The May script is more accurate to the Japanese line, but they both basically have the same meaning, so whatever.
May Script
That's right. Presently,
a thousand years later,
The Profound Darkness' is trying
to completely obliterate all
the seals.
Final Script
That's right. And now,
a thousand years later,
The Profound Darkness is trying
to break completely free at
last.
May Script
The seal's final moment.
Are you saying that it's
happening now?
Final Script
The seal's final moment...
Are you saying that it's
happening now?
May Script
Either way,
that's what's going to happen.
Final Script
Maybe.
Translation Notes
Much more succinct in the final draft.
May Script
Either way?
Final Script
Maybe?
May Script
'The Darkness' will once again
wield its frightening power,
and completely break the seal,
or...
Final Script
The Darkness will once again
wield its frightening power,
and completely break the seal,
or...
Or what?
May Script
Someone will conquer 'The Darkness'
and render the seal
meaningless...
Final Script
Someone will conquer
The Darkness and render
the seal meaningless.
May Script
Us?!
Final Script
Someone like us.
Translation Notes
Chaz's line in the Japanese version was another exclamation-only line (
), so the May draft is both more accurate and fits more with how Chaz reacts later in the scene.
May Script
'Protectors,'
listen carefully...
If 'The Darkness'
is resurrected, the destruction of the seal,
that is, the Algo solar system, is a foregone conclusion.
To prevent this occurrence,
the only thing that can be done
is to enter the mind of
'The Darkness' and destroy it.
As long as you have those Rings
of the Stars,
you should be able to withstand
the power of 'The Darkness.'
The time has come.
Obey the will of 'The Great Light'and attack 'The Profound Darkness.'
This is the very mission
that you,
as 'Protectors'
have been born with.
August Script
Protectors, listen carefully...
If The Darkness is escapes,
the seal, that is, the Algo
solar system, will certainly be
destroyed.
The only way to prevent this is
to go to The Darkness, enter its
dimension, and destroy it.
As long as you have those Rings
of the Stars, you should be able
to withstand the largest part of
the power of The Darkness. So the time has come.
Obey the will of The Great Light and attack The Profound
Darkness.
This is the very mission that
you, as Protectors have been
born to.
Final Script
Protectors, listen carefully...
If The Darkness escapes,
the seal, that is, the Algo
solar system, will certainly be
destroyed.
The only way to prevent this is
to go to The Darkness, enter its
dimension, and destroy it.
As long as you have those Rings
of the Stars, you should be able
to withstand the largest part of
the power of The Darkness.
So the time has come.
Obey the will of The Great Light
and attack The Profound
Darkness.
This is the very mission that
you, as Protectors have been
born to.
Translation Notes
Le Roof uses the Kanji 懐, which is translated as "mind" in the May draft, but could also translate to "heart" or "bosom". Not a literal heart / bosom, figurative ones. This was changed to a more specific "dimension" later on.
May Script
Be serious!
Final Script
Who do you think we are?
Chaz...
I've been listening patiently
and you keep talking about
this mission!
I'm not going to fight for
no mission!
And anyway, where is this Great
Light now? What's it doing?
Translation Notes
Odd that the editors suddenly dropped the ball on Chaz's dialogue here.
May Script
'The Great Light' is no longer
present in this land.
It has gone off to a far off
land...
Final Script
The Great Light is no longer
present in this galaxy.
It has gone far away...
Translation Notes
The May prototype and the Japanese game (「大いなる光」は もはや、この地には いません…。さらなる地へと去りました…。) are more vague as to where The Great Light went off to.
You're telling me,
he hands down missions and
he goes off somewhere?
Give me a break!
Missions, 'Protectors,'
who the heck cares?
It has nothing to do with us!
No way am I going to fight
for someone like that!
I'm going to live by
my own will!
Chaz!
There is no one single truth... Chaz!
May Script
Chaz Ashley...
You who must set foot on
Rykros...
You must hurry...
whatever path you choose to
take...
Final Script
Chaz Ashley...
You have set foot on Rykros...
You must hurry...
whatever path you choose...
Translation Notes
Obviously Chaz has already set foot on Rykros by this point.
To tell you the truth...
I don't know what's going on.
Oh, great...
May Script
When Alys died,
you explained things to me...
and Rika tried to lift my
spirits...
But, in truth,
I really didn't understand! At first,
I just considered myself as
an offering toAlys's soul
for its peaceful repose. And then, gradually I found out
that there are people who are
glad that I am fighting.
Final Script
When Alys died,
you explained things to me...
and Rika tried to lift my
spirits...
But in truth,
I really didn't understand!
I could only see that the
person who'd taught me
everything had died.
I would have sacrificed
anything, even my life, for the
peaceful repose ofAlys's soul. But gradually, I found out
that there are people who depend on me to fight.
Translation Notes
There's a big mistake with the translation of the third line. "最初は、ライラの供養のつもりだった…" roughly translates to "At first, I was just planning on a memorial service for Alys..." Whoever translated it didn't seem to get the compound term here, translated 供 as "offer" and 養 as "support", then made up a new line from that.
The final English script added an entirely new line and rewrote the previous line again.
That's all fine, isn't it? Chaz...
May Script
But! I can't have the fate of
all Algo rest on my shoulder!
Moreover, this fighting
is a mission handed down from 'The Great Light!'
If we're dancing to its tune,
we're not different than
that Zio!
August Script
But! I can't have the fate of
all Algo rest on my shoulders!
Moreover, this fighting
is a mission handed down from
The Great Light!
If we have to dance to its tune,
we're no different than that Zio!
Final Script
But! I can't have the fate of
all Algo rest on my shoulders!
Moreover, this fighting
is a mission handed down from
The Great Light!
If we have to dance to its tune,
we're no different than Zio!
May Script
Hmmm...
I don't blame you for thinking
that way, but... Chaz, there's someone
I want you to meet...
Let's go to
the Esper Mansion, Chaz.
The answer lies there!
Final Script
Hmmm...
I can't blame you for thinking
that way, but... Chaz, there's someone I want you
to meet.
Let's go to the Esper Mansion.
The answer lies there!
Ah, you have made it, Chaz Ashley...
This is the place where
the spirits of those who fought
to protect Algo return to...
Elsydeon is the sword
sheltered by the spirits!
Now Chaz, you must take
Elsydeon into your hands...
Final Script
Ah, you have made it, Chaz Ashley...
This is the place where
the spirits of those who fought
to protect Algo return to...
Elsydeon is the sword
sheltered by those spirits!
Now Chaz, you must take
Elsydeon in your hands...
Elsydeon shines...!
Hey!
Elsydeon shines...!
Wow!
Elsydeon shines...! After seeing the final vision from Elysdeon, Chaz snaps back to reality.
So you are Chaz whom Rune selected...
You were able to understand.
Aaah...!
May & August Scripts
Chaz... I entrust to you
the care of 'Elsydeon'!
All of our thoughts are all
entombed in that sword.
Final Script
Chaz... I entrust to you
the care of Elsydeon!
All of our thoughts are stored
within that sword.
May & August Scripts
We will all be with you, always...so, please...Chaz...
Final Script
We will all be with you, Chaz, always, so...
Don't worry
Leave it to me!
Translation Notes
Missing a bit of punctuation here...during a very important scene. Welp.
I knew it.
Elsydeon promised that
it would give you power.
There was no mistake
in my judgment!
Rune!
Chaz, let's go save Algo!
May & August Scripts
Right!
We're doing it for all the
living creatures in Algo and
to create a future that is
truly free.
A future released from the past,
and unrestricted by anybody!
I am going to fight!
Final Script
Right!
We're doing it for all life in
Algo, and to create a future
that is truly free of terror!
A future unbound at last from
the evil of the past! For that, I will fight!
Translation Notes
As usual, the May script is closer to the Japanese script but more clumsily phrased.
Chaz...
Let's conquer, Chaz!
For Algo!
May & August Scripts
We have an emergency!
Demi informed us that a
disaster has erupted in Motavia!
Final Script
We have an emergency!
Demi informs us that disaster
has erupted on Motavia!
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