| Book 1 - Captain's Diary
(Leader's Note) |
| 19th day of 10th month |
(1/2)
Two weeks have past since we came
to the excavation site, accepting
the Empire's commission. They are
desperately trying to find
something. The director of this
excavation site has been looking
for over 20 years already. Crazy. |
(2/2)
It appears that, once again, they
have failed to find whatever it is
that they're looking for.
As always, we're left in the dark.
|
| 25th day of 10th month |
|
(1/2) Thanks to that huge wind net,
there's no way a monster could get
in here. This job is probably
going to be easier than I first
thought.
|
(2/2)
This evening, I talked with the
director. Apparently, only 'smart'
folks can enter the Imperial
Academy. He said enrolling in a
normal school should be his first
priority. I'll talk to Edge. |
| 8th
day of 11th month |
|
(1/2)
As always, nothing new at the
excavation site, all they've dug
up is ancient garbage.
I talked with the director again.
He says it'll cost a lot of dynes
just to enroll Edge in school. |
(2/2)
I'm worried that there's only a
few good years left in me and I
won't be able to earn enough money
to pay for Edge's schooling. |
| 20th day of 12th month |
(1/4)
Why did I start writing this
diary? It's not like me at all.
I guess it's because of him.
How many times have I told him
that I think of him as my son?
But I've never done anything that
a parent would do. |
(2/4)
Unlike me, barely literate,
Edge is a smart kid. I want him
to be enrolled in a school in
the Empire.
Being a mercenary in the middle
of nowhere is not a job for an
innocent boy. |
(3/4)
After this job is done, I
plan to take him to the Capital.
I want to do more than write in my
diary, I should start studying myself.
I don't want him to be ashamed
of me when he grows up. |
(4/4)
Will Edge ever call me...
father? |
| Book 2 - Diary of the Dragon
Rider - 1 (Dragon Book 1) |
| 22nd day of 10th month |
(1/3)
An envoy from Meccania came to
purchase a grown Coolia. Meccanian
officers always pay well, so there
was plenty of food on the table
that night. But I had to clean up
the dead Coolia's remains, so I
didn't feel like eating. |
(2/3)
'Destroy the mutants', it is the
village's code. The mutant
Coolias cannot be tamed, and no
one will buy them. Besides, they
are believed to be a bad omen. |
(3/3)
But to me, Coolias are all
the same. I can't believe that blue-
white light could bring our
village harm. |
|
| 25th day of first month |
(1/1)
Loth became feverish. She was near
delivery, so I had to take care of
her overnight. If I allowed her to
die, I would be punished for sure.
It's not like I really could do
anything for her, they just needed
a caretaker. My bad luck. |
|
| 26th day of first month |
(1/2)
Unfortunately, Loth passed away.
My father whipped me and sent me
to bed hungry. But none of that
mattered.
I lied about the baby. I told them
it was stillborn, but it actually
was sleeping quietly in the barn. |
(2/2)
I didn't mean to break the code...
only, I couldn't kill him...
because Lagi had...
a pair of wings!. |
| 27th day of first month |
(1/2)
I named the little Coolia 'Lagi'.
If anyone knew the reason why I
decided to take care of him,
they would just laugh at me.
All the legends and scriptures of
our village describe a dragon. And
Lagi reminds me of that dragon. |
(2/2)
I know it's all childish dreaming,
but I want to see Lagi grow
up. If he could actually fly...
I could be like the dragon rider
in the fairy tales I was told in
my childhood. |
| 8th day of 9th month |
(1/1)
Lagi's growth rate is amazing. At
this rate, he could be as big as
a full-grown Coolia in a year.
His wings are strengthening too.
I took him running today, and just
for an instant, he actually
floated. Lagi may really fly! |
|
| 19th day of 10th month |
(1/3)
Yesterday, my whole life ended.
The home where I lived, everyone
in the village, they're gone.
Dead. The airship appeared out of
nowhere, attacked without reason, and
turned my village into nothing
but ashes... |
(2/3)
Disaster struck while we were
outside the village, practicing.
Somehow, I couldn't even cry. The
village was in flames before me,
yet I couldn't accept it. It was,
however, what Lagi did next that
sent shivers down my spine. |
(3/3)
What Lagi fired towards the
ancient airship... It was the
legendary 'arrows of light'.
My dream had become a reality,
but the villagers had paid
for it with their souls. |
|
| Book 3 - Diary of the Dragon
Rider - 2 (Dragon Book 2) |
| 23rd day of 10th month |
(1/3)
Three days have passed since we
left. Some people in a caravan
were kind enough to share food and
water with us. They also told us
what they saw. They said the
ancient airship was heading for
the border, towards the Empire. |
(2/3)
Why do I follow that airship?
To be honest, I don't know...
Revenge?
Well, perhaps at first...
But something more draws me to it. |
(3/3)
Revenge is not the only reason. I
feel as if I have a mission to
fulfil. I just cannot allow the
ancient airship to reach its
destination. As long as I have
Lagi's power, I must follow it. |
|
| 2nd day of 11th month |
(1/4)
We were ambushed near the border.
They used ancient weapons. The
battle was completely different
to anything I've experienced
before. Vehicles that resembled
monsters flew in the sky and their
weapons blazed demonic flames. |
(2/4)
It was like being in the middle of
warring Gods, only the combatants
were people. Even if the vehicles
were hell spawn, the riders were
still human. But I had to protect
myself. I sent them all to fiery
deaths. Without hesitation. |
(3/4)
While fighting, I felt as if I
became one with Lagi. There was no
fear. I was filled only with a
sense of duty. Was it really my
will, or was it the dragon
controlling me all along? |
(4/4)
Lagi has developed another power.
After the battle, Lagi began
glowing. Then, suddenly, he shed
his skin. My only guess is this
is how dragons grow. |
| 14th day of 11th month |
(1/3)
Above the forest, the Imperial
Fleet attacked us. It wasn't their
weapons, or even their sheer
numbers that frightened me. It was
that I would be forced to kill
even more people. |
(2/3)
We escaped into the forest, but
the creature I saw feasting on the
charred corpses in my village
waited for us there. Maybe the
beast is connected with the ship
somehow. I feel I am close. |
(3/3)
After killing the monster, I
entered an ancient ruin. Inside,
hordes of hideous creatures
attacked us like a hungry storm.
We found an immense underground
lake. Water may bring life, but
here was only the smell of death. |
|
| Book 4 - Diary of the Dragon
Rider - 3 (Dragon Book 3) |
| 16th
day of 11th month |
(1/3)
I've spent two days in Georgius.
That ancient airship has drawn me
further than I ever imagined. My
old life is but a distant memory.
This crusade has left me lonely. |
(2/3)
Lagi's body has continued its
metamorphosis. His arrows of light
have become so powerful that he
can only be the dragon of legend.
I only hope that his heart hasn't
changed, because Lagi is all that
I have left. |
|
(3/3)
The dark dragon appeared again.
The first time we met, it shot
Lagi down inside the village. We
have encountered it again since
then, but the dragon has not
attacked. Is it chasing the
airship as well?
|
|
| 3rd
day of 12th month |
|
|
(1/3)
How could I ever describe today?
Sinking the airship at Georgius.
The final battle with the dark
dragon, and killing the
abomination it fused with. And
then there was the vision Lagi
showed me before he left.
|
(2/3)
Losing Lagi has left me numb,
and the vision has left me
overwhelmed. When he destroyed
the ship, he entrusted me with
his secret. The secret of him,
and of the world.
|
|
3/3
Already, the understanding I
gained is slipping from my grasp.
It's like waking from a dream...
The experience has left my
heart uneasy, I feel as if
there's now something missing.
|
|
| 6th
day of 12th month |
|
|
(1/3)
I found the ancient airship wreck.
Inside, it was as quiet as it was
dead. What remaining monsters were
left had long since died. Lagi's
final act sealed the life from the
airship forever.
|
(2/3)
In the center of the airship,
Lagi laid still, his power
completely exhausted. Lagi's body
was stone cold, but I knew he was
still alive. At least, deep
inside of me, I believed so'
|
|
(3/3)
One day, Lagi will regain his
power and return to the sky. And
there will be another rider...
Someone other than me.
But I won't be sad. As long as I
do not lose what Lagi entrusted to
me, he shall always be with me.
|
|
| Book 5 - Letter to Edge
- 1 (Letter 1) |
(1/1)
I will meet you by the airship.
Come after sunset. |
|
| Book 6 - Letter to Edge
- 2 (Letter 2) |
| Zastava's Scribble |
(1/1)
If you are reading this, then
you are the better warrior. It is
my dying wish that you meet with
Lord Craymen at the Tower.
The two of you can save this world
- Zastava |
|
| Craymen's Letter |
(1/2)
Thank you for saving her twice.
Heed this warning. She is a being
far too complex for you to ever
understand. If you do not
return her, she will never regain
consciousness. |
(2/2)
Let us now begin the end. Find
peace for your soul and mine.
Come to the Tower, with Azel.
The gateway will be open for you.
K.F.Craymen |
| Book 7 - Book of Skiad
Ops Endow (Old Diary) |
| Preface |
|
(1/3)
If you are reading this, then the
seeker I sent has recognized you
as the true dragon rider. I,
too, have met the dragon, and
have since thrown myself into
the struggle over the Tower.
|
(2/3)
My friend, the dragon, entrusted
me with the secret of his
existence before he left me.
Later, I became a member of the
seekers. With the help of the
Compilers, I tried to spread what
I had learned of the truth.
|
|
(3/3)
What is written here is only part
of the secret that was entrusted
to me. It may only be the tiniest
bit of knowledge, but I hope this
will aid you in your quest. You,
the new dragon rider.
|
|
| Birth of Dragon |
|
(1/3)
This world has been molded into
its current shape by the powers
of a series of ruins we call
Towers. The Towers control the
environment, breed monsters,
and control human populations.
|
(2/3)
Even in the Ancient Age, there
were people against the presence<
of the Towers. The Towers'
creators feared these rebels would
rise to destroy the Towers, so
they created monsters to guard
their creations. And the dragons.
|
|
(3/3)
One dragon is posted at each
Tower. They perform their duty to
this day, as they have for over a
millenium. Not even the Empire can
stand before them. The only force
that can counter the dragon's
power are the dragons themselves.
|
|
| Birth of Dragon |
|
(1/4)
The dragon you ride has
inherited the soul of my old
friend. Your dragon is the only
dragon in this world which exists
to 'kill the Towers'. You will be
forced to battle other dragons.
They are all your enemies.
|
(2/4)
My friend, the heresy dragon, had a
birth which was equally heretic.
My friend was born as a mutant
Coolia, and was raised in my
care. That was until the floating
Tower appeared, and he gained the
power of the dragon.
|
|
(3/4)
I have no idea why my friend had
such a humble beginning. Perhaps
it was pure coincidence that he
spent his youth in my care. But
he did choose me as the rider.
The Tower took everything, I was
left desiring only his power.
|
(4/4)
By destroying the Tower of the
Sky, Shelcoof, our journey came to
an end. Exhausting all his power,
he discarded his body, and entered
a deep sleep. I assume he has now
reemerged with a new body, and
chosen you as his rider.
|
| To the New Rider |
|
1/2
I believe my friend is trying to
lead you to the Tower. You will
become deeply involved with his
purpose, the destruction of the
Tower, for reasons beyond your
comprehension.
|
2/2
I beg you to please aid my friend
in fulfilling his purpose. It is
not only to release the world from
the will of the ancients, but to
shake the shadow of death, which
has cast itself upon us all.
|
| Book 8 - Picture of the
"Tower" (Picture Board) |
|
Please
look at the background of this page for a good idea of how
the Tower looks. If you cannot see clearly, feel free to take
a copy of the background.
|
| Book 9 - The Book of Genesis
(Bible 1) |
(1/8)
In the beginning,
the world was with the Gods.
People basked in the Gods' glory.
Everything was at peace. |
(2/8)
At the dawn of Genesis, the Gods
created humans. The Gods decided
the humans would create their
own world. To enable such weak
beings to complete such a task,
all of the knowledge of the Gods was
placed into the souls of humans. |
(3/8)
During Genesis,
people created the world. Using
Tools and Fire from the Gods, the
humans built and shaped their
own world. |
(4/8)
Everything we see with our eyes,
with one lone exception, was
created in this time. Water,
plants, and beasts, became
provisions for humans. The ruins
were homes for Gods and humans.
Monsters were servants of people. |
(5/8)
At the Dusk of Genesis,
people began to fight one another.
From their fear of the darkness,
they were driven mad. From their
madness, they learned murder. |
(6/8)
At this time, the knowledge of the
Gods was used to create weapons.
The Gods' fire burned the earth,
the Gods' tools ended life, and
the monsters were taught to devour
human flesh. |
(7/8)
At the Dusk of Genesis,
the Gods lost all hope for the
people. The Gods left the human
world. As did the Gods' knowledge.
The humans were left behind
without the ability to create, but
still had the power to destroy. |
(8/8)
Water, plants, and beasts
disappeared, the ruins closed
their doors, only the monsters
remained to feed. And thus,
the Gods have left the humans.
We were a part of the Gods' glory,
but now there is only chaos. |
| Book 10 - The Book of End
(Bible 2) |
|
(1/5)
In the world left behind by the
Gods, we must endure the pain of
life. It is our punishment for the
mistakes have made.
To regain the glory of the Gods,
we must receive judgment after the
passage which leads us to death.
|
(2/5)
If the passage leads to hope for
the Gods, the dying one shall
enter the Forest of Blessings.
In the forest there should be no
pain of life, no impurities
of the human world, and all things
shall give with all their heart.
|
|
(3/5)
If the passage does not lead to
hope for the Gods, the dying one
shall return to the human world,
reborn. Unless the correct passage
is taken, he shall continue to
endure the pain, and he shall
again taste the darkness of death.
|
(4/5)
Once everyone has regained hope,
and entered the Forest of
Blessings, the human world shall
end. The world shall return to
nothingness, and the people, put
in the Forest of Blessings, shall
create the new world.
|
|
(5/5)
The day this innocent world is
created shall be the Genesis.
The Gods shall return and again
watch the world. They will
bring glory and happiness to
all. It is a day without an end,
and the paradise promised to us.
|
|
| Book 11 - The Book of the
Dragon (Dragon Bible) |
(1/6)
Dragons are the Gods' only other creation.
Dragons were the only creation
to escape the seductive madness
of killing, and the only creation
of the Gods did not leave behind. |
(2/6)
At the End of Genesis,
the Gods left the world. It was
because the humans fought against
one another defying the Gods'
wishes. Now people are subjected
to judgement, and must walk the
passage to death. |
(3/6)
But a great evil began to feast on
the living, denying them their
rightful passage to judgement.
Therefore, the Gods created a
dragon, and released it into the
human's world. |
(4/6)
The dragon is the hand of
guidance, and also the eyes of the
Judge. The dragon shall fly over
people to display the Gods' power,
fight to defend the good, and
destroy to end all wars. |
(5/6)
The arrow of light that cannot be
shielded, the shell that cannot be
speared, and the wings that cannot
tire. These are the powers of the
dragon. All things from this world
are powerless before the dragon. |
(6/6)
If you ever gain the dragon's grace,
the arrow shall always be shot to
the battlefield, the shell shall
always shield the good, and the
wings shall always appear
spanning over the passage of hope. |
