**INCLUDES CUT CONTENT** >[!quote] *Oh, [[Tarnished]], are you? How did you slip inside, with the gate closed? Hmph. No matter. If you can fell one of [[lion guardians|them]], you're a [[champion]], in my book. I am [[Jerren]]. Foolish old warrior, and witness. Incidentally, do you like a good festival, from time to time? Well, it's true, [[Redmane Castle|this fortress]] houses only the vanquished. But when the [[stars]] align, we celebrate. A [[Radahn Festival|war festival]] honoring the last battle and death of [[Radahn|General Radahn]], the mightiest [[demigods|demigod]] of [[the Shattering]], and bearer of a [[Great Runes|Great Rune]].* >[!quote] *Well, good. As you should. [[Radahn Festival|The festival]] affords glory to warriors. Then all you need is a little patience. When the [[stars]] align, the festival will be declared.* >[!quote] *Well, you're not much fun, are you, chum? No matter. One day you will see. That true warriors bask in glory at [[Radahn Festival|the festival]].* >[!quote] *Have patience, mm. When the [[stars]] align, [[Radahn Festival|the festival]] will be declared.* >[!quote] *Go on, now. This old geezer hasn't any use for you just yet.* >[!quote] *One day you will see, chum. That true warriors bask in glory at [[Radahn Festival|the festival]].* >[!quote] *Go on, now. This old geezer hasn't any use for you just yet.* >[!quote] *Well, I haven't heard that name in an age. Then you must serve [[Ranni|Princess Ranni]]? The next time you speak to [[Iji]], tell him this: The [[Radahn Festival|festival of Radahn]] will surely set Ranni's [[fate]] back into motion. By the by… Is that old fool still hammering out weapons? His enormous frame, cramped in that little place... Bit of a haughty sort. Strange fella, when I knew him. And funny thing, his swords were all blunt as stone. But not one of them decayed when faced with the [[scarlet rot]]...* >[!quote] *[[Champions]], welcome! The [[stars]] have aligned! The festival is nigh! [[Radahn|General Radahn]], mightiest [[demigods|demigod]] of [[the Shattering]], awaits you! Champions, prepare for battle! Defeat the General, claim glory, and grab that [[Great Runes|Great Rune]]! A celebration of war! [[The Radahn Festival]]!* >[!quote] *Are you good and prepared, young chum? [[Radahn Festival|The festival]] begins!* >[!quote] *But now, we must make merry. O gathering of [[champions]], the revels begin! The celebration of war! [[The Radahn Festival]]!* >[!quote] *You will find the field of battle past the church ahead, upon the shore under the fort. [[Radahn|General Radahn]] is there, even now. Divested of his wits, devouring corpses… And howling at the sky...* >[!quote] *I see... When you are ready, come to me again.* >[!quote] *At last, the war festival has ended. Brave champion, you have our gratitude. The celebration was spectacular. [[General Radahn]] is surely pleased. Festering with [[scarlet rot|rot]], and crippled by madness, all he wanted was an honourable death.* >[!quote] *Finally, my work is done. I am no longer bound to [[Redmane Castle|this fortress]]. I have a task in mind. Old business you could say. You wouldn't understand. May we meet again, if the [[fate|fates]] deign it. Brave [[champion]].* >[!quote] *It's time I went on my way. May we meet again, if the [[fate|fates]] deign it. Brave [[champion]].* >[!quote] *Ah, well met. I hardly expected to see the champion of [[Radahn Festival|the festival]] here of all places. You didn't...know [[Sorceress Sellen|Sellen]], did you? Well, whatever the case, she's dead now. Just put it behind you. She was known as the Graven Witch. Obsessed by [[Primeval Current|the primeval current]], countless [[sorcerers]] fell to her hand. The most dangerous mage in the entire history of [[Raya Lucaria|Raya Lucaria's Academy]].* >[!quote] *Oh, a [[Tarnished]], are you? You didn't...know [[Sellen]], did you?* >[!quote] *It is strange, though... [[Sorceress Sellen|The woman]], she was like a husk, her soul already fled. I suspect Sellen lives on, elsewhere. I'm sure she'll turn up eventually, in another body. A sickening thought, but one that won't stop gnawing at me.* >[!quote] *I suspect [[Sorceress Sellen|Sellen]] lives on, elsewhere. I'm sure she'll turn up eventually, in another body. A sickening thought, but one that won't stop gnawing at me.* >[!quote] *My thanks, for the aid given. I heard from [[Iji]] that [[Ranni|Lady Ranni]] might have found herself a [[champion]]. But I didn't know he was talking about you. You've helped me fulfil an old promise. This is the least I can do for you. Please, take it.* >[!quote] *My thanks, for the aid given. Always a pleasure to witness [[Radahn Festival|the festival]] champ put on a display. You've helped me fulfil an old promise. This is the least I can do for you. Please, take it.* >[!quote] *My thanks, [[Tarnished]], for the aid given. You've helped me fulfil an old promise. This is the least I can do for you. Please, take it.* >[!quote] *Well, I must be leaving now. Brave warrior, if the [[fate|fates]] deign it... No, we shall indeed meet again, at the next glorious tourney.* >[!quote] *Well, I must be leaving now. If the [[fate|fates]] deign it, may we meet again, [[Tarnished]].* >[!quote] *Ugh! What's the matter with you? You trying to get revenge?* >[!quote] *Very well. If [[Sorceress Sellen|the Graven Witch]] put you under her spell, you must be eliminated... Before you can pose a threat to [[Carians|Caria]].* >[!quote] *Rest now. Alongside [[Sorceress Sellen|the witch's]] corpse.* >[!quote] *You...are a menace... [[Iji]]...beware...* >[!quote] *[[Sorceress Sellen|Sellen, Graven Witch]], enemy of [[Carians|Caria]]. I vow this time to crush both your frame and your [[primal glintstone]]. I am [[Jerren]], bringer of your death. Do not forget.* >[!quote] *You must be eliminated...*