Ephraim and Seth

I always wondered why this isn't one since if you choose to do Ephraim's quest he seems to talk to Seth a lot. Seth can support with Eirika so why not Ephraim?

Support: C

EPHRAIM: Greetings Seth how do you fare?

SETH: As long as I draw breath I will not falter. I will give you my all until this war ends and afterwards as well.

EPHRAIM: Thank-you Seth, I face combat better knowing you are at my side.

SETH: Of course sir. Oh Ow!

EPHRAIM: Seth?! Are you alright?

SETH: Yes sir, the wound began acting up again but I am fine.

EPHRAIM: The wound you received protecting my sister?! Have you not had a healer look at it?

SETH: I have sir. When first we arrived in Frelia, King Hayden summoned a healer to try and help me, his vassal Moulder. He was able to close the wound and fix my arm but it left a scar and occasionally it pains me when I fight vigorously.

EPHRAIM: I have not heard of that. Most staves are able to work miracles even in severe cases.

SETH: It was some time from when I was wounded to being healed, I am told that time can affect such things.

EPHRAIM: I hope this will not afflict you too much Seth.

SETH: I shall wear this scar proudly for it will serve as a badge of honor that I received it performing my duty.

EPHRAIM: I don't think I ever properly thanked you for looking after my sister for me when I was gone.

SETH: You've no need to thank me. I was only doing my sworn duty.

EPHRAIM: No Seth I do need to thank you. For being there when I wasn't and for protecting my sister when I couldn't

SETH: My lord

EPHRAIM: Leaving to go fight Grado was the hardest decision I've ever made. And I've sometimes cursed myself for leaving. I wondered if I had stayed could I have prevented the fall of Renais or even the death of my father. But the worst thing was knowing how I had left my sister at the mercy of Grado. I am her elder brother and should be there to protect her but instead I left for personal glory. So I am very thankful that you were there to watch over her Seth, if she had died I would not be able to forgive myself.

SETH: Your sister and your father know you had the best intentions in your heart. You were trying to protect Renais by defeating Grado and stopping the war. Even now we march on the capital to bring an end to this madness once and for all.

EPHRAIM: I must say I was very surprised to find you and Eirika in Grado looking for me. I know that King Hayden would have wanted her to stay in Frelia where it was safe. And yet somehow the timid girl I knew has turned into an exceptional fighter and leader.

SETH: I have often wondered whether I made the right decision in allowing Eirika to continue this campaign into Grado. Your sister knew of the impossible odds you faced deep in Grado territory with only a few knights aiding you. She hoped that if we rushed to your side with reinforcements we could help you. I was surprised at how we were able to gather more soldiers to join our cause. I think then I should thank you as well for inspiring your sister. With the both of you fighting our victory is assured.

EPHRAIM: Then let us get back to the battle and make sure we are victorious.

Support: B

SETH: Prince Ephraim are you well?

EPHRAIM: Yes I am fine Seth, I admit the enemy surprised me there.

SETH: You should not charge enemy lines so recklessly my lord. I know of your courage and battle prowess but still you are just one man.

EPHRAIM: You are starting to sound like Kyle; though deep in my heart I know that you are only trying to protect me.

SETH: I am not asking you to stay back and not fight. But if you must fight on the front then please do not fight alone. I will fight with you at the front and so will any of the other Renais knights.

EPHRAIM: Thank you Seth. I am glad that you are here with me, and thank you for being reasonable and understanding my I must fight.

SETH: When I was with your sister I was surprised at how well she handled a sword. Even though she seemed capable I often discouraged her from fighting. I knew she was inexperienced but she was stubborn as well and insisted that she hold her own.

EPHRAIM: I must say her determination to find me has surprised me. I guess she's more like me than I thought. I think with a little more training she'll be a great fighter.

SETH: Your father was a good man, and his blood flows through both of you. Your sister is braver than you may think. This war may have forced her to grow up fast but it seems that she has handled it in stride.

EPHRAIM: I know that as her older brother I feel protective of her. But I am also starting to feel that she can handle herself and perhaps does not need me protection as much.

SETH: This war has caused all of us to grow and change, even you.

EPHRAIM: I remember all the training I did. All those sessions learning to use the spear and trying several different styles of fighting.

SETH: I helped you train in the spear and know that you are a competent fighter, but it was all just training.

EPHRAIM: I ran away from home straight into war not really knowing what I was getting myself into. Fighting for your life is a lot different than a sparring session.

SETH: I have had experience fighting unorganized groups of bandits but even they are not like the seasoned troops that Grado has to offer.

EPHRAIM: I never told anyone this, but I was genuinely scared the first time I fought Grado. I knew I was entering a real battle and this would be a fight to the death. It didn't take long for me to get my fear under control and now having tasted combat I understand just how different it is from training.

SETH: This is exactly why I would prefer to accompany you into the fray. As I said you are a fearsome warrior and courageous fighter but wars are not won by one person alone. All of us need to work together to end this as soon as possible.

EPHRAIM: Yes I understand. I should not be so reckless as to endanger myself.

SETH: Everyone has their role in this army, yours is to lead the charge and inspire the troops. Mine is to protect you and see that you return home to lead your people not as a fighter but as a king.

EPHRAIM: I know that I must return home someday but I'm not sure if I can be a good king.

SETH: Why do you think so my lord?

EPHRAIM: All my life I've desired fighting, sometimes I wonder if it makes me evil because I crave it so much. What if these cravings transform me into a tyrant? I would use the armies of Renais to needlessly fight in order for glory.

SETH: Does this frighten you my lord?

EPHRAIM:…Yes it does.

SETH: Let us talk more of this later. For now we will put your skills at fighting to good use.

EPHRAIM: Very well, come on Seth. (Ephraim leaves screen)

SETH: I have sworn to protect you my lord…I hope I don't have to protect you from yourself.

Support: A

EPHRAIM: Seth did you wish to speak with me?

SETH: Yes my lord.

EPHRAIM: Is this about what we spoke of earlier?

SETH: Yes it is.

EPHRAIM: I hope I have not caused you to overly worry.

SETH: No my lord. Let me simply pose a question to you.

EPHRAIM: Very well.

SETH: Why do we fight this war?

EPHRAIM: You already know the answer to that.

SETH: Answer anyways. I would like to hear it from you.

EPHRAIM: We fight this war because Grado started it and we must fight to end it.

SETH: Why do we have to end it?

EPHRAIM:….. I don't understand why you are asking me these questions? Surely you already know the answers?

SETH: Please just keep answering my lord. As I said I wish to hear your explanations.

EPHRAIM: We must end this war because it brings suffering to others. You've seen what's happening all over. Innocent people are killed and without law and order bandits roamed free to prey upon the weak.

SETH: So why do YOU fight?

EPHRAIM: I fight to protect everyone from the ravages of war. I fight to save Renais and to once and for all put an end to the bloodshed.

SETH: Now tell me, before this war began you knew that someday you would be king correct.

EPHRAIM: Yes

SETH: Now imagine the war had never happened. You would still have become king someday would you then seek to use the knights of Renais to fight needlessly?

EPHRAIM:… No I wouldn't

SETH: You've just told me how you fight, not for personal glory, but to help and protect others. These are not the thoughts and ambitions of one who craves senseless combat and violence for no reason.

EPHRAIM: I see…. Still it troubles me that I crave battle so much.

SETH: When this war is over you will be king and you must put down the spear and instead where a crown. You must learn to take that desire you have for protecting others and realize that there are more ways to accomplish this than simply fighting. There are other things that threaten people besides physical harm. You cannot feed a child with weapons.

EPHRAIM:…..

SETH: The citizens of Renais need more than just physical protection. Their homes and villages will need to be rebuilt. Farms must be re-sown so they will again bear food. Schools and libraries must be filled with books so your people can be educated. The "ravages of war" as you said are more than just invading armies destroying the land. These things cannot be solved by violence but must instead be solved with compassion and wisdom.

EPHRAIM:…. I think I understand now… Thank-you Seth.

SETH: I will still be by your side to help you accomplish these things, and if still you crave combat I will even allow you to ride with me on bandit patrols. Even in times of peace there will always be law breakers.

EPHRAIM: No I do not think I will need that

SETH: Are you sure?

EPHRAIM: You have taught me a lot of things today. I think I have finally found a balance between fighting and a cause worth fighting for.

SETH: I am glad to hear it my lord.

EPHRAIM: You know Seth I almost asked you to join me.

SETH: My lord?!

EPHRAIM: Instead of Orson. When I was planning to head into Grado I had already decided on Kyle and Forde but was unsure whether to ask you or Orson to join me as well.

SETH: What made you decide to take Orson?

EPHRAIM: Orson had been to Grado more times. In fact he had made several trips there in the weeks leading up to the war. I wonder now if he was already making plans to betray us then? At any rate I still glad that I chose him. I was able to handle his betrayal but if I had left Eirika in his care I am sure she would not even have made it out of the castle.

SETH: I suppose everything worked out as here I am at your side in battle fighting against Grado.

EPHRAIM: Yes everything has worked out. Stay by side Seth, not only on the battlefield but by throne too.

End of Game

Ephraim became king of Renais and Seth became his most trusted adviser. The two of them worked together to rebuild Renais and repair the damage done by the war. Ephraim relied on Seth to help him become a wise and compassionate king. Seth agreed to take Ephraim on patrols to fight bandits.