Main story #22Level 15
Quest giver Merlwyb
in Command Room
Merlwyb proposes memorial services in each city-state on the fifth anniversary of the Battle of Carteneau. She makes you her personal envoy to Gridania and Ul'dah and gives you an airship pass. She says you have a quality that recalls history's champions.
The Limsa climax: the Reavers' real target is Swiftperch, and the banquet reveals Leviathan
and makes you the Admiral's envoy.
wishes to entrust you with an important task. bids you deliver a missive to the other two leaders of the Eorzean Alliance. In order to facilitate your journey, she bestows upon you an airship pass, which will allow you to travel by air between the three allied nations. Before making your way to the airship landing, be sure to quiz Baderon
as to what awaits beyond the Strait of Merlthor.
at the entrance lobby.'s missive to the silent conjurer to gain admission.'s missive. It appears the Garlean Empire remains a grave threat to Eorzea, with the XIVth Imperial Legion, led by Legatus Gaius van Baelsar
, deeply entrenched in the border regions. Your business in Gridania successfully concluded, make your way to the airship landing and speak with Lionnellais
.'s missive to Bartholomew
on the Hustings Strip to gain admission.'s message to the leaders of both Gridania and Ul'dah, you have discharged your duty as the Admiral's envoy, and learned of the various threats facing Eorzea in the process. Given the immensity of the forces at work, you are moved to wonder what meaningful contribution a lone adventurer might make to the realm's preservation. Perhaps the answer will be revealed to you in the days to come.Three names from the imperial cutscene come back later. One is Gaius van Baelsar, legatus of the XIVth Legion. The others are Nero tol Scaeva
and the 'Garlond' Nero mumbles about.
The lines worth a second look, in the order you hear them, and what each one means.
But unbeknown to us, the Garleans sought not to best us in battle, but moved instead to enact a terrible plot: the Meteor project, by which the lesser moon, Dalamud, would be torn down from the heavens to annihilate all life below.
Kan-E-Senna explains the Calamity most clearly. The Garleans' Meteor project pulled down the smaller moon Dalamud. Then Bahamut
burst out of it.
Gaius remembers that a countless army of dragons met the imperial fleet that day. The great Midgardsormr
flew in the middle of it.
Highwind Skyways has a name that keeps coming back in Final Fantasy. In FFVII, it is Cid Highwind's airship. The airline grew up with Cid nan Garlond
, Nero's 'Garlond'.
Three names from the imperial cutscene come back later. One is Gaius van Baelsar, legatus of the XIVth Legion. The others are Nero tol Scaeva and the 'Garlond' Nero mumbles about.
The engineer found out to be 'Codename Hummingway' recalls the Hummingways of Final Fantasy IV. They inspired the Loporrits, a race of small, human-like rabbits living on the moon.
The reward minion's journal says the Invincible never actually flew. It was the first and boldest project of Tatanora
, who founded Highwind Skyways.
Who they are, and what they do in this quest.
Baderon is at the Drowning Wench, not yet knowing that you are the Admiral's envoy.
Baderon is stunned and proud that you are the Admiral's personal envoy. He describes the grim forest folk of Gridania and the crafty merchants of Ul'dah, warns of intrigue, beastmen and their primals, and wishes you good fortune as you board the airship.
Merlwyb has an important task for you, one she would trust to no one else.
Merlwyb proposes memorial services in each city-state on the fifth anniversary of the Battle of Carteneau. She makes you her personal envoy to Gridania and Ul'dah and gives you an airship pass. She says you have a quality that recalls history's champions.
Louisoix is not with you as this quest begins.
Kan-E-Senna calls him Archon Louisoix. She says he might have explained the mysteries of Carteneau, but like so many, he never returned from that battle.
Kan-E-Senna is in Gridania, where you now bring the Admiral's letter.
Kan-E-Senna is Gridania's Elder Seedseer and leads the Order of the Twin Adder, its Grand Company. Your face recalls a brave soul she knew. She survived Carteneau and tells of it and the Calamity, backs the memorial, and sends word about her ill-behaved "wolf."
Raubahn is in Ul'dah, the next stop for the Admiral's letter.
Raubahn Aldynn is General of Ul'dah's Immortal Flames. You remind him of an old comrade. He says wolves, like the Garleans, cannot be tamed, fears Legatus Gaius van Baelsar could strike, calls the realm "an alliance in name only," and backs Merlwyb's memorial.
Lionnellais works the Highwind Skyways counter for flights to Ul'dah, at the airship landing in Gridania.
Lionnellais recognizes you as the Lominsan envoy, calls it an honor to serve you, and readies your flight to Ul'dah.
This airship attendant calls passengers at the airship landing.
This attendant announces that the airship bound for Gridania is about to leave and asks passengers to go to the boarding gate.
This conjurer stands at Nophica's Altar in Gridania, admitting visitors to the Lotus Stand.
This conjurer asks to inspect your letter, confirms the seal of the Admiral of Limsa Lominsa, and leads you to the Elder Seedseer.
Bartholomew stands on the Hustings Strip in Ul'dah, admitting guests to see the Flame General.
Bartholomew checks the Admiral's seal on your letter and lets you through to the Flame General.
Eline Roaille is with Raubahn in Ul'dah when you arrive.
Eline Roaille adds that the Garlean emperor is eighty, failing in health and without a clear heir, which may explain the Empire's quiet. Eline offers to inform the sultana and the Syndicate, but Raubahn prefers to tell Her Grace himself.
Gaius van Baelsar is the legatus, or commander, of the Garlean Empire's XIVth Imperial Legion.
Gaius's legion is dug in along Eorzea's borders. Raubahn says Gaius has long wanted conquest and fears Eorzea would fall if he struck now. In a scene among the imperials, Gaius recalls a countless army of dragons meeting the imperial fleet.
Nero tol Scaeva is someone on the Garlean Empire's side whom you have never met.
Nero appears among the imperials in a scene alongside Gaius van Baelsar, and mumbles about someone called "Garlond."
Cid nan Garlond is someone you have never met.
Cid nan Garlond is the "Garlond" whom Nero mumbles about in the imperial scene. Highwind Skyways, the airline you fly with, grew up with Cid.
Solus zos Galvus is the emperor of the Garleans, known to you only by name.
Raubahn says that fifty years ago, Solus led the Garleans as legatus, conquered the other nations of Ilsabard, and made his republic an empire. Eline Roaille adds that he is now eighty, in failing health, with no clear heir.
Midgardsormr is a great dragon you have never seen.
In a scene among the imperials, Gaius van Baelsar recalls a countless army of dragons meeting the imperial fleet, with the great Midgardsormr flying at its center.
The game was written in Japanese and rewritten, not just translated, for each language. Here is what the other versions say, next to the English.
| Japanese | 森都と砂都と ‘The Forest City and the Sand City’ |
|---|---|
| French | L'émissaire de Limsa Lominsa ‘The Envoy of Limsa Lominsa’ |
| German | Die Stimme des Meeres ‘The Voice of the Sea’ |
Their lives are fraught with worry and hardship, and the Warriors of Light who might once have given them hope are gone.
Und die Krieger des Lichts, die damals für uns gekämpft haben, sind tot und die Erinnerung an sie ist blass.
‘And the Warriors of Light, who fought for us back then, are dead, and the memory of them is faint.’
English says the Warriors of Light are gone; German says they are dead.
Their lives are fraught with worry and hardship, and the Warriors of Light who might once have given them hope are gone.
Les Guerriers de la Lumière, ces héros qui ont risqué leurs vies pour nous sauver, se sont volatilisés sans explications emportant avec eux une partie de notre âme.
‘The Warriors of Light, those heroes who risked their lives to save us, vanished without explanation, taking a part of our soul with them.’
French says the heroes vanished unexplained, taking part of the people's soul; English just says they are gone.
Yet we must press on regardless. We will never truly do so, however, till we have faced our past.
Aujourd'hui, nous devons faire briller une lueur d'espoir qui pourra guider chacun vers un avenir meilleur.
‘Today, we must kindle a glimmer of hope that can guide everyone toward a better future.’
Wo Leben ist, da ist auch Hoffnung, und wo Hoffnung ist, gibt es eine Zukunft.
‘Where there is life there is hope, and where there is hope there is a future.’
English says we must first face our past; French speaks of kindling hope for a better future.
English says we must first face our past; German says where there is life and hope, there is a future.
Yet we must press on regardless. We will never truly do so, however, till we have faced our past.
Heute müssen wir ohne Helden auskommen.
‘Today we must manage without heroes.’
German says they must get by without heroes; English says they must press on.
To that end, I am proposing that a memorial service be held in each of the city–states on the fifth anniversary of the Battle of Carteneau.
Voilà pourquoi les trois grandes cités-États éorzéennes ont choisi ce cinquième anniversaire pour tenir des cérémonies de commémoration en l'honneur des morts de la bataille de Carteneau.
‘That is why the three great Eorzean city-states have chosen this fifth anniversary to hold memorial ceremonies in honor of the dead of the Battle of Carteneau.’
エオルゼア諸国は、この5年を節目として、近く「カルテノー戦没者追悼式典」の開催を予定しているのだ。
‘The nations of Eorzea, taking these five years as a milestone, are planning to hold the "Carteneau Memorial Service" soon.’
English says Merlwyb is proposing a memorial service; French says the three city-states have already chosen to hold ceremonies.
English says Merlwyb is proposing a memorial service; Japanese says the Eorzean nations are already planning one.
These letters contain the details of said proposal.
Wir werden eine Gedenkfeier für die Gefallenen von Carteneau abhalten, und du sollst Gridania und Ul'dah dazu auffordern, es uns gleichzutun.
‘We will hold a memorial service for the fallen of Carteneau, and you are to call on Gridania and Ul'dah to do the same as us.’
German has Limsa hold its service and you urge the others to follow; English mentions only the letters' contents.
You have proven yourself a staunch and able ally to Limsa, but that is not my only reason for choosing you. No. I choose you because you possess a quality which puts me in mind of history's champions. A quality I feared lost. Say that you will perform this duty.
Je te le demande car tu t'es distingué(e) par ta bravoure en défendant notre cité, un peu comme ces courageux aventuriers qui ont combattu lors de la bataille de Carteneau.
‘I ask this of you because you distinguished yourself by your bravery in defending our city, a little like those courageous adventurers who fought at the Battle of Carteneau.’
Etwas in dir erweckt in mir die Erinnerung an die heldenhaften Abenteurer der Schlacht von damals.
‘Something in you awakens in me the memory of the heroic adventurers of that battle back then.’
5年前の戦いに従軍した冒険者たちのように、君もまた、リムサ・ロミンサに尽くしてくれた。
‘Like the adventurers who served in the battle five years ago, you too have devoted yourself to Limsa Lominsa.’
French compares you specifically to the adventurers who fought at Carteneau; English says "history's champions".
German likens you to the adventurer heroes of that battle; English says "history's champions".
Japanese compares you to the adventurers of the battle five years ago, not "history's champions".
I knew you would not disappoint me.
Wärst du damals dabei gewesen, so hättest du an vorderster Front gekämpft, daran zweifle ich nicht im Geringsten.
‘Had you been there back then, you would have fought on the front line, I don't doubt it in the least.’
English says she knew you would not disappoint her; German says you would have fought on the front line back then.
This task shall take you far from the borders of our nation, to the city–states of Gridania and Ul'dah.
Les cités de Gridania et Ul'dah se trouvent à l'est de l'île de Vylbrand, par-delà le détroit de Merlthor.
‘The cities of Gridania and Ul'dah lie east of the island of Vylbrand, beyond the Strait of Merlthor.’
French gives the geography: east of Vylbrand island, beyond the Strait of Merlthor.
A grueling journey, to be sure...were you to travel by sea and land. But I mean to have you take to the skies.
移動への「足」には、これを使うと良いだろう。
‘For your "feet" on the journey, you would do well to use this.’
English says she will have you take to the skies; Japanese says this will serve as your "feet" for travel.
Airships bound for the nations of our allies leave from the landing connected to the Bridge. But before you depart, I suggest you trouble Baderon for a few pearls of wisdom regarding each of your destinations. The old bastard is nothing if not well traveled.
Tu n'as pas encore eu l'occasion de voyager par les airs, n'est-ce pas ?
‘You haven't yet had the chance to travel by air, have you?’
English says where the airships leave from; French asks whether you have never traveled by air.
Airships bound for the nations of our allies leave from the landing connected to the Bridge. But before you depart, I suggest you trouble Baderon for a few pearls of wisdom regarding each of your destinations. The old bastard is nothing if not well traveled.
Ne t'inquiète pas, Baderon te fera sans doute un petit topo sur la question.
‘Don't worry, Baderon will no doubt give you a little briefing on the matter.’
French has Baderon brief you on flying, not destinations; "old bastard, well traveled" is gone.
Airships bound for the nations of our allies leave from the landing connected to the Bridge. But before you depart, I suggest you trouble Baderon for a few pearls of wisdom regarding each of your destinations. The old bastard is nothing if not well traveled.
Alles Weitere lässt du dir am besten von Baderon erklären.
‘Everything else you had best have Baderon explain to you.’
詳しいことは、バデロンに聞くとよいだろう。
‘For the details, you would do well to ask Baderon.’
German just refers you to Baderon for the rest; English calls him a well-traveled "old bastard".
Japanese simply says to ask Baderon for details; English calls him a well-traveled "old bastard".
'Tis a pity I cannot issue such passes with a freer hand, as I did in more peaceful times, when berths were not so limited. But in these times of war, every craft we commit to the clouds risks drawing the eye of the Empire, and every voyage must needs be born of necessity.
Früher verkehrten viel mehr Schiffe zwischen den Partnerstädten unserer Allianz, aber jetzt können wir das nicht mehr riskieren, da sie jeden Moment vom Kaiserreich vom Himmel geholt werden könnten.
‘Formerly many more ships ran between the partner cities of our Alliance, but now we can no longer risk that, since at any moment they could be brought down from the sky by the Empire.’
German says the Empire could shoot the airships down; English only says they risk drawing its eye.
Lest you doubt, I consider your place well deserved.
Die wenigen Flüge sind für Passagiere mit wichtigen Anliegen reserviert - beispielsweise Boten wie dich.
‘The few flights are reserved for passengers with important business - envoys like you, for example.’
English says you deserve your place; German says flights are reserved for important business, such as envoys.
Nor am I alone in that opinion. There were other parties who would see you granted the privilege of air travel.
Il y a aussi une certaine organisation qui croit beaucoup en ton potentiel.
‘There is also a certain organisation that believes strongly in your potential.’
君の噂を聞いた「ある組織」から、ぜひにと推薦もあったのでな。
‘For there was also a strong recommendation from “a certain organisation” that had heard the rumours about you.’
French specifies "a certain organisation" behind you; English says vaguely "other parties".
Japanese says "a certain organisation" recommended you; English says vaguely "other parties".
Aye, your name, your deeds do not go unnoticed.
Et pour terminer... il y a moi.
‘And finally... there is me.’
English says your deeds do not go unnoticed; French says the last supporter is Merlwyb herself.
Full many see great promise in you. But I have flattered you enough.
Tu as prouvé à plusieurs reprises ton attachement à cette ville et je suis certaine que tu ne me décevras pas.
‘You have proven your attachment to this city many times, and I am certain you will not disappoint me.’
Und wir sind sicher, dass du den Willen und die Stärke hast, es zu verwirklichen, [name].
‘And we are sure that you have the will and the strength to make it happen, [name].’
English: Merlwyb jokes she has flattered you enough; French: she is certain you will not disappoint her.
English: Merlwyb jokes she has flattered you enough; German: they are sure you have the will and strength.
Full many see great promise in you. But I have flattered you enough.
君の持つ「可能性」に、私自身も期待してみたいと思ったのだよ。
‘I myself came to want to place my hopes in the “potential” you hold.’
Japanese has Merlwyb say she personally pins hopes on you; English says "many" and cuts the flattery.
On behalf of Limsa Lominsa and her people, I bid you go forth, adventurer.
Par le pouvoir qui m'est conféré à titre d'Amirale, je te désigne comme ambassadrice/eur spécial(e) de Limsa Lominsa !
‘Adventurer... By the power vested in me as Admiral, I appoint you special ambassador of Limsa Lominsa!’
English bids you go forth; French formally appoints you special ambassador of Limsa Lominsa.
On behalf of Limsa Lominsa and her people, I bid you go forth, adventurer.
Im Namen von Limsa Lominsa und des Mahlstroms sollst du nun gehen, meine Gesandte/mein Gesandter.
‘In the name of Limsa Lominsa and the Maelstrom, you shall now go, my envoy.’
English speaks for Limsa Lominsa and her people; German for Limsa Lominsa and the Maelstrom.
Discover the realm for which so many have fought and died.
Pars à la découverte du monde et multiplie les expériences !
‘Go out and discover the world, and gather all the experiences you can!’
Die See ist weit und unergründlich und nichts birgt mehr Rätsel als sie.
‘The sea is vast and unfathomable, and nothing holds more mysteries than it.’
English recalls the realm so many fought and died for; French urges you to gather experiences.
English recalls the realm so many fought and died for; German praises the vast, mysterious sea.
Wonder and danger await you in equal measure, but turn not from either. Only by braving the unknown will you achieve the greatness of which you are surely capable.
Surtout, garde toujours à l'esprit que l'impossible n'est pas une fatalité, mais un défi.
‘Above all, always keep in mind that the impossible is not a fate, but a challenge.’
不可能は人が作り出す。
‘Impossibility is something people create.’
English says braving the unknown brings greatness; French says the impossible is a challenge, not a fate.
English says braving the unknown brings greatness; Japanese says impossibility is made by people.
The light of the Crystal guides you, and I wager that your destiny will be no small thing.
Le Cristal-mère t'a désigné(e), et tu as le pouvoir de l'Écho.
‘The Mother Crystal has chosen you, and you have the power of the Echo.’
Merlwyb names your gift outright. The English never names the Echo here.
Personal bleedin' envoy!?
Da könnte ich ja gleich mitfliegen!
‘I might as well fly along right away!’
English exclaims at being made a personal envoy; German jokes he might as well fly along.
Bugger me... I knew ye was goin' up in the world, but I didn't realize ye'd got that bloody 'igh!
C'est la preuve que l'Amirale et le peuple de Limsa Lominsa sont reconnaissants des sacrifices que tu as faits pour eux.
‘It's proof that the Admiral and the people of Limsa Lominsa are grateful for the sacrifices you made for them.’
リムサ・ロミンサに認められた証だぜ。
‘Your deeds, by Admiral Merlwyb... it's proof they were recognized by Limsa Lominsa.’
English jokes you have risen that high; French says it proves the Admiral and people are grateful.
English jokes you have risen that high; Japanese says it proves Limsa Lominsa recognized your deeds.
I'm proud o' ye, lass/lad! Thinkin' of 'ow far ye've come...why, 'tis enough to bring a tear to me eye! An' that ain't the ale talkin', neither─well, not just the ale, at any rate...
Ich bin so stolz auf dich, als wärst du meine eigene Tochter/mein eigener Sohn!
‘I am as proud of you as if you were my own daughter/my own son!’
俺も自分のことのように嬉しいぜ！
‘I too am as happy as if it had happened to me!’
German has him proud as of his own child; English jokes about tears and the ale talking.
Japanese has him happy as if it were his own success; English jokes about tears and ale.
'Course, this is only the start! Now ye've got yer 'ands on an airship pass, the 'ole of Eorzea's laid out before ye, like a fair maid on a feather bed!
L'Amirale a dû te le dire, mais c'est un privilège dont peu d'aventuriers jouissent.
‘The Admiral must have told you, but it's a privilege few adventurers enjoy.’
Dann hör mal gut zu.
‘Then listen up.’
English compares Eorzea to a fair maid on a feather bed; French says it's a privilege few adventurers enjoy.
English compares Eorzea to a fair maid on a feather bed; German just tells you to listen up.
An' she's a big girl, too, with plenty of enticin' nooks an' crannies!
Les navettes au départ de Limsa Lominsa font la liaison entre trois villes.
‘The shuttles leaving Limsa Lominsa link three cities.’
Verdammt groß.
‘Damned big.’
エオルゼアは広い。
‘Eorzea is vast.’
English jokes about Eorzea as a big girl with enticing nooks; French says the shuttles link three cities.
German just says Eorzea is damned big; the innuendo is gone.
Japanese says only that Eorzea is vast; the innuendo is gone.
If ye think us Lominsans are characters, just wait till ye cross paths with the grim forest dwellers o' Gridania, or trade coins with the crafty merchants of Ul'dah.
Ces deux nations sont elles aussi très peuplées et remarquablement développées sur le plan économique.
‘These two nations are also very populous and remarkably developed economically.’
リムサ・ロミンサ以外にも、多くの人々が住んでいる。
‘Many people live outside Limsa Lominsa, too.’
English jokes about grim forest dwellers and crafty merchants; French calls both nations populous and economically developed.
English jokes about grim forest dwellers and crafty merchants; Japanese says many people live there too.
If ye think us Lominsans are characters, just wait till ye cross paths with the grim forest dwellers o' Gridania, or trade coins with the crafty merchants of Ul'dah.
Wenn du denkst, du hast hier in Limsa schon ein paar verquere Gestalten gesehen, dann wart mal ab, bis du die verschrobenen Gridanier triffst, oder diese Raffzähne von Ul'dahnern, denen die Gil schon zu den Ohren rausstehen.
‘If you think you've already seen a few odd characters here in Limsa, just wait until you meet the cranky Gridanians, or those money-grubbers of Ul'dahns, with gil already sticking out of their ears.’
German mocks Ul'dahns as money-grubbers with gil coming out of their ears; English says "crafty merchants".
An' then there's the wild places where the beasties rule, an' no bugger with an onze o' sense sets foot...
D'ailleurs, si tu as le temps, profites-en pour explorer les régions alentour.
‘Besides, if you have the time, take the chance to explore the surrounding regions.’
Du wirst einiges zu Gesicht bekommen, was du nicht mal in deinen wildesten Träumen gesehen hast.
‘You will get to see a few things that you haven't seen even in your wildest dreams.’
English warns of wild places no sensible person enters; French invites you to explore the surrounding regions.
English warns of wild places no sensible person enters; German promises sights beyond your wildest dreams.
But yer a 'venturer, so I wouldn't let a little thing like that 'old ye back.
冒険者のおまえさんにとって、すばらしい体験が待っているはずだ。
‘For you, an adventurer, wonderful experiences should be waiting.’
English says not to let that hold you back; Japanese says wonderful experiences await.
There's an 'eap o' troubles what plagues every nation, see─'tain't just ours. I'm talkin' intrigue an' infightin', beastmen an' their godsdamned primals─aye, there's an ugly side to life, an' sooner or later, yer bound to walk into it.
Das Leben ist nicht nur Friede, Freude und Ahornzucker - nicht mal in Gridania.
‘Life isn't all peace, joy and maple sugar, not even in Gridania.’
Baderon twists „Friede, Freude, Eierkuchen“, 'peace, joy, pancake', said when all only looks rosy. Not even Gridania is all sweetness.
'Tis the perfect time fer a 'venturer like yerself to get out there an' make a difference! ...Well, what are ye waitin' fer!?
Pars explorer ce nouveau monde... et reviens-nous vite !
‘Go and explore this new world... and come back to us soon!’
French ends with a warm "come back to us soon"; English shoos you off impatiently.
...Wait, aren't you that famous adventurer? It's your name, isn't it? I thought I recognized you! You are an inspiration to us all, madam/sir! Highwind Skyways is at your disposal! Will you be traveling with us today?
L'amirale Bloefhiswyn m'a parlé de vous.
‘Admiral Bloefhiswyn told me about you.’
メルウィブ提督より承っております。
‘We have been informed by Admiral Merlwyb.’
English: she recognizes you as a famous adventurer; French: the Admiral told her about you.
English: she recognizes you as a famous adventurer; Japanese: Admiral Merlwyb informed them.
...Wait, aren't you that famous adventurer? It's your name, isn't it? I thought I recognized you! You are an inspiration to us all, madam/sir! Highwind Skyways is at your disposal! Will you be traveling with us today?
Oh, seid Ihr nicht [name], die/der persönliche Gesandte von Admiral Merlwyb?
‘Oh, are you not [name], the personal envoy of Admiral Merlwyb?’
English calls you that famous adventurer; German calls you Admiral Merlwyb's personal envoy.
Take your time, madam/sir. I'll be glad to assist you when you're ready.
Après tout, rien ne sert de courir, il faut... décoller à point.
‘After all, there's no use running, one must... take off at the right moment.’
English offers help when you're ready; French puns on a proverb: no use running, one must take off on time.
Attention, all passengers: the airship bound for Gridania is about to depart. Please make your way to the boarding gate.
Veuillez attacher vos ceintures, nous nous apprêtons à quitter l'aérodrome de Limsa Lominsa.
‘Please fasten your seatbelts, we are about to leave the Limsa Lominsa aerodrome.’
English tells passengers to go to the boarding gate; French tells them to fasten their seatbelts.
Attention, all passengers: the airship bound for Gridania is about to depart. Please make your way to the boarding gate.
Mesdames et messieurs, ici le commandant de bord de l'aéronef Vols Hautvent à destination de Gridania.
‘Ladies and gentlemen, this is the captain of the Highwind Flights airship bound for Gridania.’
French makes it the captain's announcement on board; English is a call to the boarding gate.
The day'll come when yer name means the same as “'ero” to the folk o' this realm.
Eines Tages werden sie deine Heldentaten in jeder Kneipe dieser verdammten Stadt besingen, [name].
‘One day they will sing of your heroic deeds in every tavern of this damned city, [name].’
English: your name will mean hero across the realm; German: your deeds will be sung in every tavern of the city.
Ah, you must be the envoy from Limsa Lominsa! Welcome to Ul'dah, madam/sir. The Flame General awaits your arrival.
Du musst die/der Gesandte aus Gridania sein.
‘You must be the envoy from Gridania.’
English calls you the envoy from Limsa Lominsa; German calls you the envoy from Gridania.
Ah, you must be the envoy from Limsa Lominsa! Welcome to Ul'dah, madam/sir. The Flame General awaits your arrival.
Willkommen in der Perle der Wüste.
‘Welcome to the Pearl of the Desert.’
German calls Ul'dah "the Pearl of the Desert" instead of naming it.
You are the Lominsan envoy? Begging your pardons, madam/sir, but might I inspect the missive you bear?
Ce n'est pas que je doute de vos propos, mais je préfère être prudente...
‘It's not that I doubt your words, but I prefer to be careful...’
French has her ask for any proof of identity and explain her caution; English politely asks for the missive.
But unbeknown to us, the Garleans sought not to best us in battle, but moved instead to enact a terrible plot: the Meteor project, by which the lesser moon, Dalamud, would be torn down from the heavens to annihilate all life below.
Welch ein Fiebertraum eines kranken Geistes! Wer würde auf die Idee verfallen, einen Mond auf Eorzea zu schleudern, um die Welt zu „reinigen“?
‘What a sick mind's fever dream! Who would think of hurling a moon at Eorzea to “cleanse” the world?’
Welch ein Fiebertraum eines kranken Geistes!
‘What a fever dream of a sick mind!’
Kan-E-Senna mocks the Garlean plan. The English only calls it a terrible plot.
German has her call the plan the fever dream of a sick mind.
But unbeknown to us, the Garleans sought not to best us in battle, but moved instead to enact a terrible plot: the Meteor project, by which the lesser moon, Dalamud, would be torn down from the heavens to annihilate all life below.
Puis, il y a cinq ans, l'Alliance éorzéenne s'est lancée à corps perdu dans ce qui devait être la confrontation finale, sur la plaine de Carteneau.
‘Then, five years ago, the Eorzean Alliance threw itself headlong into what was to be the final confrontation, on the plain of Carteneau.’
そして5年前……我々、エオルゼア同盟軍は、帝国の野望を阻止すべく、カルテノー平原でガレマール帝国と戦ったのです。
‘And five years ago... we, the Eorzean Alliance, to thwart the Empire's ambitions, fought the Garlean Empire on the Carteneau plain.’
English describes the Meteor plot to tear down Dalamud; French speaks of the Alliance's final confrontation at Carteneau.
English describes the Meteor plot to tear down Dalamud; Japanese says the Alliance fought the Empire at Carteneau.
But unbeknown to us, the Garleans sought not to best us in battle, but moved instead to enact a terrible plot: the Meteor project, by which the lesser moon, Dalamud, would be torn down from the heavens to annihilate all life below.
Wer würde auf die Idee verfallen, einen Mond auf Eorzea zu schleudern, um die Welt zu „reinigen“?
‘Who would come up with the idea of hurling a moon onto Eorzea to "purify" the world?’
English says the moon would annihilate all life below; German says it was meant to "purify" the world.
In a desperate bid to save the realm from certain destruction, our forces marched for the Carteneau Flats, and there met the VIIth Imperial Legion.
Doch von dort mussten wir erst Nael van Darnus' VII. Legion verdrängen ...
‘But first we had to drive Nael van Darnus's VIIth Legion out of there ...’
German names the commander, Nael van Darnus, and says his legion had to be driven out first.
More bloody a battle I have never seen, and would never wish to see again. Yet the carnage was but a prelude to the atrocity which followed.
Wir alle kämpften mit unvergleichlichem Mut - auch unzählige Abenteurer wie du riskierten ihr Leben.
‘We all fought with unmatched courage - countless adventurers like you also risked their lives.’
English: the bloodiest battle she has ever seen; German: they all fought with unmatched courage.
More bloody a battle I have never seen, and would never wish to see again. Yet the carnage was but a prelude to the atrocity which followed.
Doch das brachte uns nicht die Rettung.
‘But that did not bring us salvation.’
English says the carnage was a prelude to a worse atrocity; German says their courage did not save them.
More bloody a battle I have never seen, and would never wish to see again. Yet the carnage was but a prelude to the atrocity which followed.
Une horreur que ne laisse pas supposer ce simple nom de bataille.
‘A horror that the simple name of “battle” does not let one suspect.’
もっとも、その戦局は、到底「戦い」と呼べるものではありませんでした。
‘However, the way it went was something that could never be called a “battle”.’
French says the word "battle" hides the horror of how it ended; English calls it her bloodiest battle.
Japanese says it could not even be called a battle; English calls it the bloodiest she ever saw.
For despite our best efforts, Dalamud continued its descent, and from it emerged the elder primal Bahamut, who proceeded to rain fire upon Eorzea.
Car au plus fort de celle-ci, une forme noire a couvert de son ombre la plaine...
‘For at its height, a black shape covered the plain with its shadow...’
カルテノーに現れた漆黒の巨龍……。
‘The jet-black giant dragon that appeared at Carteneau...’
French doesn't say Bahamut came out of Dalamud; a black shape simply darkens the plain.
Japanese only says a jet-black dragon appeared at Carteneau; no falling moon it emerged from.
That any among us were spared defies explanation. All seemed sure to perish.
Den Zwölf sei Dank, dass einige von uns vor dem sicher scheinenden Tod gerettet wurden ...
‘Thanks be to the Twelve that some of us were saved from what seemed certain death...’
English says their survival defies explanation; German thanks the Twelve for it.
As the flames converged upon us, I prepared myself for death...only for a brilliant light to envelop me, relieving me of my senses.
全滅をも覚悟したとき、光に包まれたのです。神々しい光に……。あれこそが召喚された「十二神」の力だったのか……。
‘Just as I had resigned myself to our annihilation, I was wrapped in light. A divine light... Was that the power of the Twelve, summoned...?’
At Carteneau, Kan-E-Senna wonders if the Twelve were called down on the battlefield. The English light is just brilliant.
When at last I awoke, Bahamut was gone, and the land, which had but moments before been aflame, now seemed to me a place unknown─not simply ruined...but changed.
Als ich wieder zu mir kam, war der Drache verschwunden und das schwelende Land entstellt von dem Inferno.
‘When I came to, the dragon had vanished and the smoldering land was disfigured by the inferno.’
English stresses the land was not just ruined but changed; German says it was disfigured by the inferno.
Archon Louisoix may well have been able to shed light upon these mysteries, but he, like so many, never returned from Carteneau.
Si le Preux Louisoix Leveilleur du Cénacle du Savoir était encore en vie, peut-être qu'il saurait expliquer ce phénomène.
‘If the Valiant Louisoix Leveilleur of the Circle of Knowing were still alive, perhaps he could explain this phenomenon.’
«preux», 'valiant', is an old word for a brave knight. It honours the fallen scholar as a hero of chivalry.
And so we were left with countless questions, and no prospect of an answer. Yet such matters did not long occupy our thoughts, for we had far graver concerns.
Und so blieben wir zurück, [name], das geschundene Land, unsere zerstörten Existenzen, alles vernichtet und wüst.
‘And so we were left behind, [name], the battered land, our ruined livelihoods, everything destroyed and desolate.’
English says they were left with countless unanswered questions; German says with a battered land and ruined lives.
And so we were left with countless questions, and no prospect of an answer. Yet such matters did not long occupy our thoughts, for we had far graver concerns.
Mit Mühe rafften wir uns auf, unser Land neu aufzubauen und zu ordnen, und verloren darüber alle anderen Gefahren aus dem Blick ...
‘With effort we pulled ourselves together to rebuild and order our land, and in doing so lost sight of all other dangers...’
English says graver concerns pushed the mysteries aside; German says rebuilding made them lose sight of other dangers.
And so we were left with countless questions, and no prospect of an answer. Yet such matters did not long occupy our thoughts, for we had far graver concerns.
Et nous avons dû de nouveau nous inquiéter des Primordiaux... nous n'avons pas pu consacrer de temps à faire la lumière sur ces événements.
‘And once again we had to worry about the Primals... we could not devote time to shedding light on these events.’
さらには、再び始まった蛮神騒ぎ……。
‘And on top of that, the primal troubles that had begun again...’
French names the graver concerns: heavy damage in every city and the primals stirring again.
Japanese names the concerns: great damage in each nation and renewed primal troubles.
The Calamity, as the devastation wrought by Bahamut has come to be known, laid our nations nigh to waste, and to this day we struggle to rebuild our lives and homes.
De nouvelles menaces planent désormais sur Éorzéa.
‘New threats now hang over Eorzea.’
Ja, die Wilden Stämme beschwören ihre Gottheiten wieder.
‘The primals ... Yes, the beast tribes are summoning their deities again.’
各国は、今もさまざまな問題を抱えています……。
‘Each nation is still burdened with all sorts of problems...’
English recalls how the Calamity laid the nations waste; French speaks of new threats now hanging over Eorzea.
English recalls how the Calamity laid the nations waste; German says the beast tribes are summoning their deities again.
English says the Calamity laid the nations waste; Japanese only says each nation still has various problems.
The Calamity, as the devastation wrought by Bahamut has come to be known, laid our nations nigh to waste, and to this day we struggle to rebuild our lives and homes.
Si un nouveau conflit éclatait, nous ne serions pas à même de tenir tête à l'ennemi.
‘If a new conflict broke out, we would not be able to stand up to the enemy.’
Mit ihnen hat jeder der Stadtstaaten zu kämpfen, und wenn wir ihnen nicht rechtzeitig Einhalt gebieten, werden wir zu schwach sein für die große Konfrontation, die noch vor uns liegt.
‘Every one of the city-states has to fight them, and if we do not stop them in time, we will be too weak for the great confrontation that still lies ahead of us.’
この状態が長引けば、この先の戦いに、耐えることはできないでしょう。
‘If this state of affairs drags on, we will not be able to endure the battles ahead.’
English says they still struggle to rebuild their homes; French says they could not stand up to the enemy in a new war.
English says they still struggle to rebuild their homes; German warns they will be too weak for the great confrontation ahead.
English says they still struggle to rebuild their homes; Japanese warns they could not endure the coming fight.
To compound matters, the beast tribes continue to summon their primals, while the Empire encroaches upon our borders, consolidating its foothold in Eorzea. The outlook, in short, is bleak.
Et puis, nous n'avons jamais signé d'armistice avec l'Empire... nous sommes techniquement toujours en guerre.
‘And besides, we never signed an armistice with the Empire... we are technically still at war.’
Denn Eorzea befindet sich im Krieg mit Garlemald.
‘For Eorzea is at war with Garlemald.’
このエオルゼアは、現在もなお、帝国と戦争状態にあるのですから……。
‘For this Eorzea is, even now, still in a state of war with the Empire...’
English says the Empire is encroaching on the borders; French says no armistice was ever signed, so they are technically still at war.
English says the Empire is encroaching on the borders; German says Eorzea is at war with Garlemald.
English says the Empire is encroaching on the borders; Japanese says Eorzea is still in a state of war with the Empire.
In the wake of the Calamity, it has been all each nation could do to nurse its own wounds.
“La voie se révèle aux cœurs purs.”
‘Yet today more than ever these words ring in my head: "The path reveals itself to pure hearts."’
Das dürfen wir niemals vergessen ...
‘We must never forget that ...’
English says each nation could only nurse its own wounds; French instead recalls a saying: the path reveals itself to pure hearts.
English says each nation could only nurse its own wounds; German says only that this must never be forgotten.
I wholeheartedly approve of the Admiral's proposal. The necessary provisions shall be made for a service here in Gridania.
Je compte sur vous pour continuer à servir de lien entre nos nations.
‘I am counting on you to keep serving as a link between our nations.’
あなたにも、その絆の楔となる役目をお願いします。
‘I ask you, too, to take on the role of the wedge that holds that bond together.’
English says Gridania will prepare a service; French instead asks the adventurer to keep serving as a link between the nations.
English says Gridania will prepare a service; Japanese instead asks the adventurer to act as the linchpin of the bond.
Please send the Flame General my regards. Ah, and if you would be so kind, I should appreciate it if you would inform him that a pet of mine has been ill behaved of late─my wolf, to be precise. Needless to say, he must be brought to heel, and I would very much welcome the General's counsel on how this might be achieved.
でしたら、ラウバーン局長に伝えてください。カヌ・エが「よろしく」言っていたと。
‘Then please tell Director Raubahn that Kan-E sends her “regards”.’
Kan-E-Senna's plain greeting is a code. 草 (kusa), 'grass', means her spies, so Raubahn reads that they were caught.
Please send the Flame General my regards. Ah, and if you would be so kind, I should appreciate it if you would inform him that a pet of mine has been ill behaved of late─my wolf, to be precise. Needless to say, he must be brought to heel, and I would very much welcome the General's counsel on how this might be achieved.
Dites-lui... Dites-lui que le loup est sorti du bois.
‘Tell him... Tell him that the wolf has broken cover.’
Dann bestelle Raubahn auch von mir die besten Grüße, und sag ihm ... dass der dunkle Wolf ... zum Sprung ansetzt und ich seinen Rat zum Zähmen von wilden Tieren sehr zu schätzen wüsste.
‘Then give Raubahn my best regards too, and tell him... that the dark wolf... is crouching to pounce, and that I would greatly value his advice on taming wild beasts.’
The phrase «sortir du bois», 'to come out of the woods', means to come out of hiding and show oneself. Kan-E-Senna's wolf shows itself here, not a pet that behaves badly.
Like in French, Kan-E-Senna's message has no naughty pet. The wolf is ready to strike.
Please send the Flame General my regards. Ah, and if you would be so kind, I should appreciate it if you would inform him that a pet of mine has been ill behaved of late─my wolf, to be precise. Needless to say, he must be brought to heel, and I would very much welcome the General's counsel on how this might be achieved.
カヌ・エが「よろしく」言っていたと。
‘That Kan-E sent her "regards."’
English asks to report that her pet wolf has been misbehaving; Japanese asks only to pass on Kan-E's "regards".
I thank you for coming. May the Twelve see you safe to Ul'dah and beyond.
Et que le Cristal vous montre toujours la voie.
‘And may the Crystal always show you the way.’
Mir scheint, Admiral Merlwyb hat mit dir die richtige Wahl getroffen.
‘It seems to me Admiral Merlwyb made the right choice in you.’
English asks the Twelve to see them safely to Ul'dah; French wishes that the Crystal always show them the way.
English wishes them a safe journey to Ul'dah; German says Admiral Merlwyb chose well in picking them.
And an adventurer besides. The realm owes much to you and yours.
Als Abenteurer(in) hast du es offensichtlich weit gebracht.
‘As an adventurer, you have obviously come a long way.’
English says the realm owes adventurers much; German says this adventurer has clearly come far.
On behalf of our fair nation, I bid you welcome.
L'amirale Merlwyb doit avoir une grande confiance en vous pour vous confier une mission d'ambassadrice/eur.
‘Admiral Merlwyb must have great confidence in you to entrust you with an ambassador's mission.’
Admiral Merlwyb muss dir großes Vertrauen entgegenbringen.
‘Admiral Merlwyb must place great trust in you.’
メルウィブ提督に、よほど信頼されているのですね。
‘Admiral Merlwyb must trust you a great deal.’
English welcomes them on behalf of the nation; French says Admiral Merlwyb must trust them greatly.
English welcomes them on behalf of the nation; German says Admiral Merlwyb must trust them greatly.
English welcomes them on behalf of the nation; Japanese says Admiral Merlwyb must trust them greatly.
I am Kan-E-Senna, Elder Seedseer of Gridania, and leader of the Order of the Twin Adder, our nation's Grand Company.
Ich führe die Bruderschaft der Morgenviper, die Staatliche Gesellschaft Gridanias.
‘I lead the Brotherhood of the Morning Viper, the Grand Company of Gridania.’
There is one viper here, not twin adders. And the group is a brotherhood, not an order.
But...before you begin, might I behold your face more closely?
Je vous connais ?
‘Do I know you?’
French has her ask outright whether she knows the player; English only asks to see the face.
My apologies. You put me in mind of one I once knew─a brave and noble soul.
Non, je me suis trompée.
‘No, I was mistaken.’
いえ、そんなことはないですね……。
‘No, that cannot be so...’
French has her say she was mistaken about recognising an acquaintance; no "brave and noble soul".
Japanese has her dismiss the thought: the player merely resembles an acquaintance, no "brave and noble soul".
Very well. When you are ready to board, please let me know.
Vous avez du mal à quitter Gridania, n'est-ce pas ?
‘You're having a hard time leaving Gridania, aren't you?’
English simply acknowledges with "Very well"; French teases that they are having trouble leaving Gridania.
Flame General Raubahn will receive you in the Fragrant Chamber. Please take the lift down to the Hustings Strip and speak with Bartholomew at the Royal Promenade.
Pour t'y rendre, je te conseille d'emprunter le monte-charge, ou “Le Puits” comme on l'appelle ici.
‘To get there, I advise you to take the lift, or "The Well" as it is called here.’
French adds the lift's local nickname, "The Well"; English gives no nickname.
The Lominsan envoy, I presume? Would you be so good as to allow me to inspect the missive you bear, madam/sir? My thanks.
お前がリムサ・ロミンサからの使者か。
‘So you're the envoy from Limsa Lominsa.’
English greets the envoy with elaborate courtesy; Japanese addresses them bluntly, with a rough word for "you".
The Lominsan envoy, I presume? Would you be so good as to allow me to inspect the missive you bear, madam/sir? My thanks.
Darf ich bitte einen Beweis für diese Behauptung sehen?
‘May I please see proof of this claim?’
German guard demands proof of the "claim", sounding suspicious; English politely asks to inspect the letter.
...Carteneau. Aye, I remember bloody Carteneau.
Je vois, l'Amirale veut discuter de la préparation des cérémonies de commémoration de la bataille de Carteneau.
‘I see, the Admiral wants to discuss preparing the commemoration ceremonies for the battle of Carteneau.’
Eine Gedenkfeier also ...
‘A memorial ceremony, then ...’
……例の、戦没者追悼式典の内容か。
‘...So it's about that memorial ceremony for the war dead.’
English has him grimly remembering bloody Carteneau; French says the Admiral wants to discuss preparing its commemoration.
English has him grimly remembering bloody Carteneau; German only notes that this is about a memorial ceremony.
English has him grimly remembering bloody Carteneau; Japanese only notes that this is about the memorial ceremony.
Do you know what happened that day, adventurer? When we took the field against the Garleans?
貴様、このエオルゼアとガレマール帝国の状況を理解しているか？
‘You there, do you understand the state of Eorzea and the Garlean Empire?’
Do you know what happened that day, adventurer? When we took the field against the Garleans?
Pour commencer, je devrais peut-être t'informer des tensions qui subsistent encore entre Éorzéa et l'Empire.
‘To begin with, perhaps I should tell you about the tensions that still persist between Eorzea and the Empire.’
Du weißt, wie es zwischen Eorzea und dem Garleischen Reich steht?
‘Do you know how things stand between Eorzea and the Garlean Empire?’
English asks about what happened the day they fought the Garleans; French speaks of present tensions between Eorzea and the Empire.
English asks about what happened the day they fought the Garleans; German asks how things currently stand with the Empire.
Hm? Kan–E's pet is giving her trouble, is it? Well, she should already know my mind on that subject.
C'est ce que je craignais...
‘That's what I was afraid of...’
Wenn das nicht bedeutet ...
‘If that doesn't mean ...’
English says she should already know his view on it; French says this is what he feared.
English says she should already know his view on it; German breaks off, reading a hidden meaning into the message.
Hm? Kan–E's pet is giving her trouble, is it? Well, she should already know my mind on that subject.
カヌ・エに「よろしく」伝えろと言われたのだな？
‘Kan-E told you to give me her "regards," did she?’
English says Kan-E's pet is giving her trouble; Japanese says Kan-E only sent her "regards".
Wolves are beyond taming. 'Tis but a matter of time before they bare their teeth.
Mais avant tout, il est important que tu en saches le plus possible sur notre ennemi.
‘But above all, it's important that you know as much as possible about our enemy.’
[name], es gibt da ein paar Dinge, die du über die Garlear wissen solltest.
‘[name], there are a few things you should know about the Garleans.’
貴様も、そのガレマール帝国について、知っておいたほうがよいだろう。
‘You too had best know about that Garlemald Empire.’
English says wolves can't be tamed and will bare their teeth; French says they must learn all they can about the enemy.
English says wolves can't be tamed and will bare their teeth; German says there are things they should know about the Garleans.
English says wolves can't be tamed and will bare their teeth; Japanese says they had better learn about the Empire.
Wolves are beyond taming. 'Tis but a matter of time before they bare their teeth.
Il va falloir nous préparer, et je compte sur toi pour nous aider.
‘We are going to have to prepare, and I am counting on you to help us.’
French drops the wolf metaphor: Raubahn says they must prepare and counts on the player's help.
So it was with the Garleans, fifty years ago.
Garlemald n'a longtemps été qu'une petite nation d'Ilsabard, le continent au nord.
‘For a long time Garlemald was only a small nation of Ilsabard, the continent to the north.’
Vor fünfzig Jahren waren diese Bastarde noch völlig unbedeutend, ein Volksstamm unter vielen, der im Norden ohne besondere Errungenschaften dahinlebte.
‘Fifty years ago these bastards were still completely insignificant, one tribe among many, living in the north without any particular achievements.’
この北方の大帝国も、つい50年前までは、北州の辺境国のひとつに過ぎなかったのだ。
‘This great northern empire, too, until just 50 years ago, was no more than one of the frontier nations of the northern continent.’
English says it was so with the Garleans fifty years ago; French says Garlemald was long only a small nation.
English says it was so with the Garleans fifty years ago; German says these "bastards" were then completely insignificant.
English says it was so with the Garleans fifty years ago; Japanese says they were then only a frontier nation.
No sooner had they learned how to use magitek than they began seizing territory from their neighbors.
Sie fielen mit ihren Maschinen in Eorzea ein und überrannten Ala Mhigo.
‘They invaded Eorzea with their machines and overran Ala Mhigo.’
German names a victim: the Garleans invaded Eorzea and overran Ala Mhigo.
An empire which then set its sights upon Eorzea.
Une mauvaise transition pourrait détruire sa dynastie, et le pays avec elle.
‘A bad transition could destroy his dynasty, and the country with it.’
Er ist ein begnadeter Anführer seines Volks, und wenn der Falsche an die Macht kommt, ist der Zusammenhalt des gesamten Reichs in Gefahr.
‘He is a gifted leader of his people, and if the wrong one comes to power, the cohesion of the whole empire is in danger.’
跡継ぎに失敗すれば、国が滅ぶ可能性すらある。
‘If the succession fails, the country could even be destroyed.’
English says the empire then set its sights on Eorzea; French says a bad succession could destroy the dynasty and the country.
English says the empire then set its sights on Eorzea; German says the wrong successor would endanger the whole empire.
English says the empire then set its sights on Eorzea; Japanese says a failed succession could even destroy the country.
But the conquering emperor is now an old man of four score winters. His health is failing, and he has no clear successor. Like as not, this is why the Garleans have been quiet of late.
C'est ce qui nous a permis de concentrer nos efforts sur la reconstruction d'Éorzéa, mais nous devons tout de même rester sur nos gardes.
‘That is what has allowed us to focus our efforts on rebuilding Eorzea, but we must still stay on our guard.’
Dann können wir in Frieden die letzten Wiederaufbauarbeiten nach der Katastrophe leisten.
‘Then we can finish the last of the rebuilding after the catastrophe in peace.’
お陰で、エオルゼア諸国は、霊災被害からの復興に集中できているのですけどね。
‘Thanks to that, though, the nations of Eorzea have been able to concentrate on recovering from the Calamity's damage.’
English says this is likely why the Garleans have been quiet; French says it let them focus on rebuilding Eorzea.
English says this is likely why the Garleans have been quiet; German says they could then finish rebuilding in peace.
English says this is likely why the Garleans have been quiet; Japanese says it let the nations focus on recovery.
But the conquering emperor is now an old man of four score winters. His health is failing, and he has no clear successor. Like as not, this is why the Garleans have been quiet of late.
Uns wäre es natürlich recht, wenn sich die Garlear einfach selbst aushebeln würden.
‘Of course we would be glad if the Garleans simply took themselves apart.’
English says the emperor is ailing with no clear successor; German wishes the Garleans would simply undo themselves.
But the XIVth Imperial Legion is still entrenched within our borders.
Legion wetzt schon die Messer, blutdürstig wie eh und je.
‘The XIVth Legion is already sharpening its knives, bloodthirsty as ever.’
English says the Legion is still entrenched within the borders; German says it is already sharpening its knives, bloodthirsty as ever.
And their commander, Legatus Gaius van Baelsar, has long harbored ambitions of conquest.
Eine wahre Geißel Eorzeas.
‘A true scourge of Eorzea.’
German calls Gaius a true scourge of Eorzea rather than speaking of his ambitions of conquest.
Were he to strike now, I fear we would fall like so many others before us. And not only Ul'dah, but Gridania and Limsa Lominsa as well.
Wenn wir die Konfrontation nur noch etwas hinausschieben könnten!
‘If only we could put off the confrontation a little longer!’
帝国との戦いは後回しにしたいってのが本音だ。
‘The truth is, we would rather put off the fight with the Empire.’
English fears they would fall if he struck now; German wishes the confrontation could be put off a little longer.
English fears they would fall if he struck now; Japanese frankly admits they want to postpone fighting the Empire.
We are a realm divided, adventurer. An alliance in name only.
In dieser Hinsicht sind wir sogar in derselben Lage wie die Garlear - denen sind die Primae genauso ein Dorn im Auge.
‘In this respect we are even in the same situation as the Garleans - the primals are just as much a thorn in their eye.’
ある意味で、帝国と同じかもしれんな……。
‘In a sense, we may be no different from the Empire...’
English says the realm is divided; German says they are in the same position as the Garleans.
English says the realm is divided; Japanese says that in a sense they may be like the Empire.
We are a realm divided, adventurer. An alliance in name only.
Nur haben die Garlear ein Auge mehr als wir.
‘Only the Garleans have one more eye than we do.’
Chaque nation est trop occupée avec ces maudites déités pour avoir la liberté de se soucier de menaces éloignées.
‘Each nation is too busy with these cursed deities to be free to worry about distant threats.’
English calls it an alliance in name only; German jokes that the Garleans have one more eye than they do.
French blames the primals for keeping each nation busy; it never calls the Alliance one in name only.
But the wolf cares not for the plight of its prey.
Mais maintenant, l'Oracle aînée me parle du loup...
‘But now the Elder Seedseer is talking to me about the wolf...’
Die Saatseherin zögert wieder mal, die Dinge beim Namen zu nennen.
‘The Seedseer is once again reluctant to call things by their name.’
カヌ・エめ、「よろしく」とはな。
‘That Kan-E, sending her "regards," of all things.’
English says the wolf cares nothing for its prey's plight; French says the Elder Seedseer is now talking to him of the wolf.
English says the wolf cares nothing for its prey's plight; German says the Seedseer again avoids calling things by name.
English says the wolf cares nothing for its prey's plight; Japanese grumbles that Kan-E sent only her "regards".
The Garleans stir, and the Elder Seedseer would not let it go unnoticed.
奴の放っていた草が刈られたと言うことか……。
‘So the spies she had sent out have been cut down, is that it...’
English says the Elder Seedseer noticed the Garleans stirring; Japanese says the spies she had planted were cut down.
The Garleans stir, and the Elder Seedseer would not let it go unnoticed.
Gaius s'apprête probablement à reprendre son offensive contre Éorzéa.
‘Her message can mean only one thing: Gaius is probably preparing to resume his offensive against Eorzea.’
French spells it out: Gaius is probably about to resume his offensive against Eorzea.
We will honor the memory of the fallen. We will remind the people what their brothers and sisters fought and died for.
La commémoration sera une excellente occasion de raviver le sentiment d'unité que nous avons jadis partagé.
‘The commemoration will be an excellent occasion to revive the sense of unity we once shared.’
English would remind people what their kin fought and died for; French would revive the unity they once shared.
We will honor the memory of the fallen. We will remind the people what their brothers and sisters fought and died for.
Eine Zeremonie wie diese Gedenkfeier könnte den Zusammenhalt stärken und die Leute daran erinnern, dass unser Kampf noch keineswegs ausgestanden ist - und dass die Nachwelt Heldenmut gebührend zu würdigen weiß.
‘A ceremony like this memorial could strengthen cohesion and remind people that our fight is by no means over - and that posterity knows how to honor heroism duly.’
English would remind people what their kin died for; German would remind them that their fight is far from over.
Shall I inform the sultana and the Syndicate?
女王陛下と砂蠍衆への説明は、いかがいたしますか？
‘How shall we explain this to Her Majesty and the Sand Scorpion Council?’
Qui s'occupera d'informer Son Altesse et le Cartel des Scorpions ?
‘Who will inform Her Highness and the Cartel of the Scorpions?’
Was soll ich der Sultana und dem Scorpio-Kreis also sagen?
‘So what shall I tell the Sultana and the Scorpio Circle?’
The name casts the rich merchants who rule Ul'dah as desert scorpions.
French and German keep the scorpion of the Japanese 砂蠍衆, 'sand-scorpion band'. Only English drops it for 'the Syndicate'.
Shall I inform the sultana and the Syndicate?
Qui s'occupera d'informer Son Altesse et le Cartel des Scorpions ?
‘Who will inform Her Highness and the Cartel of the Scorpions?’
Was soll ich der Sultana und dem Scorpio-Kreis also sagen?
‘So what shall I tell the Sultana and the Scorpio Circle?’
Ul'dah's rulers get a name with a sting. The English 'Syndicate' names no creature.
Like in French, Ul'dah's merchant lords get a scorpion name, the creature the English leaves out.
I will speak with Her Grace myself.
Va lui dire que j'aimerais qu'elle m'accorde une audience.
‘Go tell her that I would like her to grant me an audience.’
English says he will speak with her himself; French sends the listener to ask her for an audience.
The Admiral will have my reply anon.
Und der Saatseherin werde ich meine Ansicht zum Umgang mit Wölfen schreiben ...
‘And I will write the Seedseer my views on how to deal with wolves ...’
English says the Admiral will soon get his reply; German says he will write to the Seedseer about handling wolves.
Ah, a guest from Limsa. I thought I smelled stale ale.
Du siehst ja halbwegs ehrenhaft aus - für eine Piratin/einen Piraten.
‘You look halfway honorable - for a pirate.’
Alors comme ça l'émissaire de Limsa Lominsa est une aventurière/un aventurier...
‘Well, well... So the emissary of Limsa Lominsa is an adventurer...?’
？？？？: リムサ・ロミンサの使いという冒険者は貴様か？
‘Are you the adventurer said to be Limsa Lominsa's messenger?’
English jokes he thought he smelled stale ale; German jokes they look halfway honorable, for a pirate.
French has no stale-ale jibe; Raubahn is just surprised the envoy is an adventurer.
Japanese has no joke about stale ale; Raubahn only asks if the player is the envoy.
I won't hold it against you. If you're half the warrior Merlwyb says, 'tis a wonder you don't reek of dead Sahagin.
Je reconnais bien là Merlwyb, elle choisit ses associés en fonction de leur potentiel et non pas en fonction de leur origine.
‘That's Merlwyb all over: she chooses her associates for their potential and not for their origin.’
？？？？: 実力のある者であれば、出自に囚われずに使う。
‘If someone has ability, she uses them without regard to their origins.’
Du musst eine fähige Frau/ein fähiger Mann sein, wenn Admiral Merlwyb dir vertraut.
‘You must be a capable woman/man if Admiral Merlwyb trusts you.’
English jokes they should reek of dead Sahagin; French praises Merlwyb for choosing people by potential, not origin.
English jokes they should reek of dead Sahagin; Japanese says capable people are used regardless of origin.
German drops the dead-Sahagin joke: the player must be capable to have Merlwyb's trust.
Welcome to the sultanate of Ul'dah. I am Raubahn Aldynn, General of the Immortal Flames.
吾輩が「砂の都ウルダハ」のグランドカンパニー、「不滅隊」の最高司令官、ラウバーン・アルディンだ。
‘I am Raubahn Aldynn, supreme commander of the “Immortal Flames”, the Grand Company of “Ul'dah, the City of Sand”.’
吾輩 (wagahai) is a self-important old 'I', and 貴様 (kisama) a rough 'you'. Raubahn sounds like a haughty warlord. The English Raubahn is a blunt soldier.
There's something familiar about you... For a moment, I mistook you for an old sister-in-arms/brother-in-arms.
Je t'ai confondu(e) avec quelqu'un d'autre.
‘I confused you with someone else.’
French says only "someone else"; English specifies an old comrade-in-arms.
Like her/him, you have the eyes of a hero. Eyes that have looked upon the horrors of battle, unblinking.
Tu dois avoir une tête qui passe partout. Ha ha ha !
‘You must have one of those faces. Ha ha ha!’
Raubahn briefly takes you for someone he knew, then laughs it off. The English Raubahn praises you instead.
Like her/him, you have the eyes of a hero. Eyes that have looked upon the horrors of battle, unblinking.
Tu dois avoir une tête qui passe partout.
‘You must have one of those faces you see everywhere.’
Aber das ist natürlich Blödsinn.
‘But that's nonsense, of course.’
貴様はそんなに誰かと見間違われるのか。
‘Do you get mistaken for someone that often?’
À en juger par ta réaction, ce n'est pas la première fois qu'on te fait la remarque.
‘Judging by your reaction, this is not the first time someone has made that remark to you.’
おいおい、お前もかという顔だな。
‘Hey now, that is a "not you too" look on your face.’
English says they have the eyes of a hero; French jokes they must have a very ordinary face.
English says they have the eyes of a hero; German dismisses the resemblance as nonsense, since they are meeting for the first time.
English says they have the eyes of a hero; Japanese jokes they must often be mistaken for someone else.
French Raubahn notices the player keeps being mistaken for someone; no "eyes of a hero".
Japanese Raubahn sees the player's "not you too" look and jokes about being mistaken so often.
I've no doubt Merlwyb saw them, too. Mayhap there is hope for Limsa Lominsa yet! Come, let us talk.
An jemanden von deinem Kaliber würde ich mich erinnern.
‘I would remember someone of your caliber.’
English says Merlwyb surely saw them too; German says he would remember someone of their caliber.
I've no doubt Merlwyb saw them, too. Mayhap there is hope for Limsa Lominsa yet! Come, let us talk.
リムサ・ロミンサも面白い国になったものだ。
‘Limsa Lominsa has become an interesting nation.’
English jokes there may be hope for Limsa Lominsa yet; Japanese says Limsa Lominsa has become an interesting nation.
I've no doubt Merlwyb saw them, too. Mayhap there is hope for Limsa Lominsa yet! Come, let us talk.
En tout cas, ton visage m'inspire la sympathie !
‘In any case, your face inspires my sympathy!’
French Raubahn says he likes the player's face; the jibe about hope for Limsa Lominsa is absent.
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The duty I have in mind for you requires some explanation. I do hope you have not made other plans. To business, then.
I have penned a letter to each of my counterparts in the Eorzean Alliance.
The Battle of Carteneau and the Calamity that followed claimed countless lives.
It has been five years since those of us who were spared dragged ourselves from the ashes to look upon an Eorzea we scarcely knew... Five years, and yet the people still suffer.
Their lives are fraught with worry and hardship, and the Warriors of Light who might once have given them hope are gone.
Und die Krieger des Lichts, die damals für uns gekämpft haben, sind tot und die Erinnerung an sie ist blass.
‘And the Warriors of Light, who fought for us back then, are dead, and the memory of them is faint.’
English says the Warriors of Light are gone; German says they are dead.
Les Guerriers de la Lumière, ces héros qui ont risqué leurs vies pour nous sauver, se sont volatilisés sans explications emportant avec eux une partie de notre âme.
‘The Warriors of Light, those heroes who risked their lives to save us, vanished without explanation, taking a part of our soul with them.’
French says the heroes vanished unexplained, taking part of the people's soul; English just says they are gone.
Yet we must press on regardless. We will never truly do so, however, till we have faced our past.
Aujourd'hui, nous devons faire briller une lueur d'espoir qui pourra guider chacun vers un avenir meilleur.
‘Today, we must kindle a glimmer of hope that can guide everyone toward a better future.’
GermanWo Leben ist, da ist auch Hoffnung, und wo Hoffnung ist, gibt es eine Zukunft.
‘Where there is life there is hope, and where there is hope there is a future.’
English says we must first face our past; French speaks of kindling hope for a better future.
English says we must first face our past; German says where there is life and hope, there is a future.
Heute müssen wir ohne Helden auskommen.
‘Today we must manage without heroes.’
German says they must get by without heroes; English says they must press on.
To that end, I am proposing that a memorial service be held in each of the city–states on the fifth anniversary of the Battle of Carteneau.
Voilà pourquoi les trois grandes cités-États éorzéennes ont choisi ce cinquième anniversaire pour tenir des cérémonies de commémoration en l'honneur des morts de la bataille de Carteneau.
‘That is why the three great Eorzean city-states have chosen this fifth anniversary to hold memorial ceremonies in honor of the dead of the Battle of Carteneau.’
Japaneseエオルゼア諸国は、この5年を節目として、近く「カルテノー戦没者追悼式典」の開催を予定しているのだ。
‘The nations of Eorzea, taking these five years as a milestone, are planning to hold the "Carteneau Memorial Service" soon.’
English says Merlwyb is proposing a memorial service; French says the three city-states have already chosen to hold ceremonies.
English says Merlwyb is proposing a memorial service; Japanese says the Eorzean nations are already planning one.
Wir werden eine Gedenkfeier für die Gefallenen von Carteneau abhalten, und du sollst Gridania und Ul'dah dazu auffordern, es uns gleichzutun.
‘We will hold a memorial service for the fallen of Carteneau, and you are to call on Gridania and Ul'dah to do the same as us.’
German has Limsa hold its service and you urge the others to follow; English mentions only the letters' contents.
And I would have you deliver them to our allies as my personal envoy.
You have proven yourself a staunch and able ally to Limsa, but that is not my only reason for choosing you. No. I choose you because you possess a quality which puts me in mind of history's champions. A quality I feared lost. Say that you will perform this duty.
Je te le demande car tu t'es distingué(e) par ta bravoure en défendant notre cité, un peu comme ces courageux aventuriers qui ont combattu lors de la bataille de Carteneau.
‘I ask this of you because you distinguished yourself by your bravery in defending our city, a little like those courageous adventurers who fought at the Battle of Carteneau.’
GermanEtwas in dir erweckt in mir die Erinnerung an die heldenhaften Abenteurer der Schlacht von damals.
‘Something in you awakens in me the memory of the heroic adventurers of that battle back then.’
Japanese5年前の戦いに従軍した冒険者たちのように、君もまた、リムサ・ロミンサに尽くしてくれた。
‘Like the adventurers who served in the battle five years ago, you too have devoted yourself to Limsa Lominsa.’
French compares you specifically to the adventurers who fought at Carteneau; English says "history's champions".
German likens you to the adventurer heroes of that battle; English says "history's champions".
Japanese compares you to the adventurers of the battle five years ago, not "history's champions".
Wärst du damals dabei gewesen, so hättest du an vorderster Front gekämpft, daran zweifle ich nicht im Geringsten.
‘Had you been there back then, you would have fought on the front line, I don't doubt it in the least.’
English says she knew you would not disappoint her; German says you would have fought on the front line back then.
This task shall take you far from the borders of our nation, to the city–states of Gridania and Ul'dah.
Les cités de Gridania et Ul'dah se trouvent à l'est de l'île de Vylbrand, par-delà le détroit de Merlthor.
‘The cities of Gridania and Ul'dah lie east of the island of Vylbrand, beyond the Strait of Merlthor.’
French gives the geography: east of Vylbrand island, beyond the Strait of Merlthor.
A grueling journey, to be sure...were you to travel by sea and land. But I mean to have you take to the skies.
移動への「足」には、これを使うと良いだろう。
‘For your "feet" on the journey, you would do well to use this.’
English says she will have you take to the skies; Japanese says this will serve as your "feet" for travel.
An airship pass, to be used at your discretion.
Airships bound for the nations of our allies leave from the landing connected to the Bridge. But before you depart, I suggest you trouble Baderon for a few pearls of wisdom regarding each of your destinations. The old bastard is nothing if not well traveled.
Tu n'as pas encore eu l'occasion de voyager par les airs, n'est-ce pas ?
‘You haven't yet had the chance to travel by air, have you?’
English says where the airships leave from; French asks whether you have never traveled by air.
Ne t'inquiète pas, Baderon te fera sans doute un petit topo sur la question.
‘Don't worry, Baderon will no doubt give you a little briefing on the matter.’
French has Baderon brief you on flying, not destinations; "old bastard, well traveled" is gone.
Alles Weitere lässt du dir am besten von Baderon erklären.
‘Everything else you had best have Baderon explain to you.’
Japanese詳しいことは、バデロンに聞くとよいだろう。
‘For the details, you would do well to ask Baderon.’
German just refers you to Baderon for the rest; English calls him a well-traveled "old bastard".
Japanese simply says to ask Baderon for details; English calls him a well-traveled "old bastard".
'Tis a pity I cannot issue such passes with a freer hand, as I did in more peaceful times, when berths were not so limited. But in these times of war, every craft we commit to the clouds risks drawing the eye of the Empire, and every voyage must needs be born of necessity.
Früher verkehrten viel mehr Schiffe zwischen den Partnerstädten unserer Allianz, aber jetzt können wir das nicht mehr riskieren, da sie jeden Moment vom Kaiserreich vom Himmel geholt werden könnten.
‘Formerly many more ships ran between the partner cities of our Alliance, but now we can no longer risk that, since at any moment they could be brought down from the sky by the Empire.’
German says the Empire could shoot the airships down; English only says they risk drawing its eye.
Lest you doubt, I consider your place well deserved.
Die wenigen Flüge sind für Passagiere mit wichtigen Anliegen reserviert - beispielsweise Boten wie dich.
‘The few flights are reserved for passengers with important business - envoys like you, for example.’
English says you deserve your place; German says flights are reserved for important business, such as envoys.
Nor am I alone in that opinion. There were other parties who would see you granted the privilege of air travel.
Il y a aussi une certaine organisation qui croit beaucoup en ton potentiel.
‘There is also a certain organisation that believes strongly in your potential.’
Japanese君の噂を聞いた「ある組織」から、ぜひにと推薦もあったのでな。
‘For there was also a strong recommendation from “a certain organisation” that had heard the rumours about you.’
French specifies "a certain organisation" behind you; English says vaguely "other parties".
Japanese says "a certain organisation" recommended you; English says vaguely "other parties".
Aye, your name, your deeds do not go unnoticed.
Et pour terminer... il y a moi.
‘And finally... there is me.’
English says your deeds do not go unnoticed; French says the last supporter is Merlwyb herself.
Tu as prouvé à plusieurs reprises ton attachement à cette ville et je suis certaine que tu ne me décevras pas.
‘You have proven your attachment to this city many times, and I am certain you will not disappoint me.’
GermanUnd wir sind sicher, dass du den Willen und die Stärke hast, es zu verwirklichen, [name].
‘And we are sure that you have the will and the strength to make it happen, [name].’
English: Merlwyb jokes she has flattered you enough; French: she is certain you will not disappoint her.
English: Merlwyb jokes she has flattered you enough; German: they are sure you have the will and strength.
君の持つ「可能性」に、私自身も期待してみたいと思ったのだよ。
‘I myself came to want to place my hopes in the “potential” you hold.’
Japanese has Merlwyb say she personally pins hopes on you; English says "many" and cuts the flattery.
On behalf of Limsa Lominsa and her people, I bid you go forth, adventurer.
Par le pouvoir qui m'est conféré à titre d'Amirale, je te désigne comme ambassadrice/eur spécial(e) de Limsa Lominsa !
‘Adventurer... By the power vested in me as Admiral, I appoint you special ambassador of Limsa Lominsa!’
English bids you go forth; French formally appoints you special ambassador of Limsa Lominsa.
Im Namen von Limsa Lominsa und des Mahlstroms sollst du nun gehen, meine Gesandte/mein Gesandter.
‘In the name of Limsa Lominsa and the Maelstrom, you shall now go, my envoy.’
English speaks for Limsa Lominsa and her people; German for Limsa Lominsa and the Maelstrom.
Discover the realm for which so many have fought and died.
Pars à la découverte du monde et multiplie les expériences !
‘Go out and discover the world, and gather all the experiences you can!’
GermanDie See ist weit und unergründlich und nichts birgt mehr Rätsel als sie.
‘The sea is vast and unfathomable, and nothing holds more mysteries than it.’
English recalls the realm so many fought and died for; French urges you to gather experiences.
English recalls the realm so many fought and died for; German praises the vast, mysterious sea.
Wonder and danger await you in equal measure, but turn not from either. Only by braving the unknown will you achieve the greatness of which you are surely capable.
Surtout, garde toujours à l'esprit que l'impossible n'est pas une fatalité, mais un défi.
‘Above all, always keep in mind that the impossible is not a fate, but a challenge.’
Japanese不可能は人が作り出す。
‘Impossibility is something people create.’
English says braving the unknown brings greatness; French says the impossible is a challenge, not a fate.
English says braving the unknown brings greatness; Japanese says impossibility is made by people.
The light of the Crystal guides you, and I wager that your destiny will be no small thing.
Le Cristal-mère t'a désigné(e), et tu as le pouvoir de l'Écho.
‘The Mother Crystal has chosen you, and you have the power of the Echo.’
Merlwyb names your gift outright. The English never names the Echo here.
Back from yer meetin' with the Admiral, are ye?
Da könnte ich ja gleich mitfliegen!
‘I might as well fly along right away!’
English exclaims at being made a personal envoy; German jokes he might as well fly along.
So ye'll be carryin' the word o' the Admiral 'erself to the leaders o' the Alliance!?
Bugger me... I knew ye was goin' up in the world, but I didn't realize ye'd got that bloody 'igh!
C'est la preuve que l'Amirale et le peuple de Limsa Lominsa sont reconnaissants des sacrifices que tu as faits pour eux.
‘It's proof that the Admiral and the people of Limsa Lominsa are grateful for the sacrifices you made for them.’
Japaneseリムサ・ロミンサに認められた証だぜ。
‘Your deeds, by Admiral Merlwyb... it's proof they were recognized by Limsa Lominsa.’
English jokes you have risen that high; French says it proves the Admiral and people are grateful.
English jokes you have risen that high; Japanese says it proves Limsa Lominsa recognized your deeds.
I'm proud o' ye, lass/lad! Thinkin' of 'ow far ye've come...why, 'tis enough to bring a tear to me eye! An' that ain't the ale talkin', neither─well, not just the ale, at any rate...
Ich bin so stolz auf dich, als wärst du meine eigene Tochter/mein eigener Sohn!
‘I am as proud of you as if you were my own daughter/my own son!’
Japanese俺も自分のことのように嬉しいぜ！
‘I too am as happy as if it had happened to me!’
German has him proud as of his own child; English jokes about tears and the ale talking.
Japanese has him happy as if it were his own success; English jokes about tears and ale.
Bless the Navigator fer steerin' ye my way.
'Course, this is only the start! Now ye've got yer 'ands on an airship pass, the 'ole of Eorzea's laid out before ye, like a fair maid on a feather bed!
L'Amirale a dû te le dire, mais c'est un privilège dont peu d'aventuriers jouissent.
‘The Admiral must have told you, but it's a privilege few adventurers enjoy.’
GermanDann hör mal gut zu.
‘Then listen up.’
English compares Eorzea to a fair maid on a feather bed; French says it's a privilege few adventurers enjoy.
English compares Eorzea to a fair maid on a feather bed; German just tells you to listen up.
Les navettes au départ de Limsa Lominsa font la liaison entre trois villes.
‘The shuttles leaving Limsa Lominsa link three cities.’
GermanVerdammt groß.
‘Damned big.’
Japaneseエオルゼアは広い。
‘Eorzea is vast.’
English jokes about Eorzea as a big girl with enticing nooks; French says the shuttles link three cities.
German just says Eorzea is damned big; the innuendo is gone.
Japanese says only that Eorzea is vast; the innuendo is gone.
If ye think us Lominsans are characters, just wait till ye cross paths with the grim forest dwellers o' Gridania, or trade coins with the crafty merchants of Ul'dah.
Ces deux nations sont elles aussi très peuplées et remarquablement développées sur le plan économique.
‘These two nations are also very populous and remarkably developed economically.’
Japaneseリムサ・ロミンサ以外にも、多くの人々が住んでいる。
‘Many people live outside Limsa Lominsa, too.’
English jokes about grim forest dwellers and crafty merchants; French calls both nations populous and economically developed.
English jokes about grim forest dwellers and crafty merchants; Japanese says many people live there too.
Wenn du denkst, du hast hier in Limsa schon ein paar verquere Gestalten gesehen, dann wart mal ab, bis du die verschrobenen Gridanier triffst, oder diese Raffzähne von Ul'dahnern, denen die Gil schon zu den Ohren rausstehen.
‘If you think you've already seen a few odd characters here in Limsa, just wait until you meet the cranky Gridanians, or those money-grubbers of Ul'dahns, with gil already sticking out of their ears.’
German mocks Ul'dahns as money-grubbers with gil coming out of their ears; English says "crafty merchants".
An' then there's the wild places where the beasties rule, an' no bugger with an onze o' sense sets foot...
D'ailleurs, si tu as le temps, profites-en pour explorer les régions alentour.
‘Besides, if you have the time, take the chance to explore the surrounding regions.’
GermanDu wirst einiges zu Gesicht bekommen, was du nicht mal in deinen wildesten Träumen gesehen hast.
‘You will get to see a few things that you haven't seen even in your wildest dreams.’
English warns of wild places no sensible person enters; French invites you to explore the surrounding regions.
English warns of wild places no sensible person enters; German promises sights beyond your wildest dreams.
冒険者のおまえさんにとって、すばらしい体験が待っているはずだ。
‘For you, an adventurer, wonderful experiences should be waiting.’
English says not to let that hold you back; Japanese says wonderful experiences await.
'Course, it ain't all explorin' an' excitement.
There's an 'eap o' troubles what plagues every nation, see─'tain't just ours. I'm talkin' intrigue an' infightin', beastmen an' their godsdamned primals─aye, there's an ugly side to life, an' sooner or later, yer bound to walk into it.
Das Leben ist nicht nur Friede, Freude und Ahornzucker - nicht mal in Gridania.
‘Life isn't all peace, joy and maple sugar, not even in Gridania.’
Baderon twists „Friede, Freude, Eierkuchen“, 'peace, joy, pancake', said when all only looks rosy. Not even Gridania is all sweetness.
...But I'll wager there's bugger all out there as you can't 'andle. Summat tells me yer goin' to be just fine.
The realm's 'ad it rough, 'tis true, but folk're beginnin' to recover from the beatin' the Calamity dealt 'em. Call me an 'opeless optimist, but it wouldn't take much to turn things 'round.
'Tis the perfect time fer a 'venturer like yerself to get out there an' make a difference! ...Well, what are ye waitin' fer!?
Pars explorer ce nouveau monde... et reviens-nous vite !
‘Go and explore this new world... and come back to us soon!’
French ends with a warm "come back to us soon"; English shoos you off impatiently.
Greetings, madam/sir. This is the counter for passengers traveling to Gridania.
...Wait, aren't you that famous adventurer? It's your name, isn't it? I thought I recognized you! You are an inspiration to us all, madam/sir! Highwind Skyways is at your disposal! Will you be traveling with us today?
L'amirale Bloefhiswyn m'a parlé de vous.
‘Admiral Bloefhiswyn told me about you.’
Japaneseメルウィブ提督より承っております。
‘We have been informed by Admiral Merlwyb.’
English: she recognizes you as a famous adventurer; French: the Admiral told her about you.
English: she recognizes you as a famous adventurer; Japanese: Admiral Merlwyb informed them.
Oh, seid Ihr nicht [name], die/der persönliche Gesandte von Admiral Merlwyb?
‘Oh, are you not [name], the personal envoy of Admiral Merlwyb?’
English calls you that famous adventurer; German calls you Admiral Merlwyb's personal envoy.
Take your time, madam/sir. I'll be glad to assist you when you're ready.
Après tout, rien ne sert de courir, il faut... décoller à point.
‘After all, there's no use running, one must... take off at the right moment.’
English offers help when you're ready; French puns on a proverb: no use running, one must take off on time.
Are you ready to depart, madam/sir? The airship bound for Gridania will be leaving shortly.
Thank you for using Highwind Skyways. The airship to Ul'dah will soon be departing.
Take your time, madam/sir. I'll be glad to assist you when you're ready.
Do you wish to leave the landing area?
We hope you have a pleasant voyage.
Greetings, madam/sir. This is the counter for passengers traveling to Ul'dah.
Oh, are you not your name, the Lominsan envoy? On behalf of all at Highwind Skyways, may I say what an honor it is to serve you! Will you be flying with us today?
Attention, all passengers: the airship bound for Gridania is about to depart. Please make your way to the boarding gate.
Veuillez attacher vos ceintures, nous nous apprêtons à quitter l'aérodrome de Limsa Lominsa.
‘Please fasten your seatbelts, we are about to leave the Limsa Lominsa aerodrome.’
English tells passengers to go to the boarding gate; French tells them to fasten their seatbelts.
Mesdames et messieurs, ici le commandant de bord de l'aéronef Vols Hautvent à destination de Gridania.
‘Ladies and gentlemen, this is the captain of the Highwind Flights airship bound for Gridania.’
French makes it the captain's announcement on board; English is a call to the boarding gate.
Good fortune to ye, your name.
The day'll come when yer name means the same as “'ero” to the folk o' this realm.
Eines Tages werden sie deine Heldentaten in jeder Kneipe dieser verdammten Stadt besingen, [name].
‘One day they will sing of your heroic deeds in every tavern of this damned city, [name].’
English: your name will mean hero across the realm; German: your deeds will be sung in every tavern of the city.
May ye walk in the light o' the Crystal...
Ah, you must be the envoy from Limsa Lominsa. Welcome to Gridania, madam/sir. The Elder Seedseer awaits your arrival.
Please let me know if you require any assistance.
Ah, you must be the envoy from Limsa Lominsa! Welcome to Ul'dah, madam/sir. The Flame General awaits your arrival.
Du musst die/der Gesandte aus Gridania sein.
‘You must be the envoy from Gridania.’
English calls you the envoy from Limsa Lominsa; German calls you the envoy from Gridania.
Willkommen in der Perle der Wüste.
‘Welcome to the Pearl of the Desert.’
German calls Ul'dah "the Pearl of the Desert" instead of naming it.
Please let me know if you require any assistance.
Greetings, good madam/sir.
You are the Lominsan envoy, are you not? I have received instructions to assist you.
Pray make your way into the city proper, and identify yourself to the conjurer at Nophica's Altar. She will admit you to the Lotus Stand, where the Elder Seedseer awaits.
Pray make your way into the city proper, and identify yourself to the conjurer at Nophica's Altar. She will admit you to the Lotus Stand, where the Elder Seedseer awaits.
You are the Lominsan envoy? Begging your pardons, madam/sir, but might I inspect the missive you bear?
Ce n'est pas que je doute de vos propos, mais je préfère être prudente...
‘It's not that I doubt your words, but I prefer to be careful...’
French has her ask for any proof of identity and explain her caution; English politely asks for the missive.
Verily, this is the seal of the Admiral of Limsa Lominsa. Please come with me.
A remembrance service for the fallen of Carteneau...
To think that five years have already come and gone...
It seems like only yesterday that the Garlean Empire attempted to seize all that we hold dear.
Rising in resistance, the city–states of Eorzea formed the Grand Companies, and joined hands in alliance.
But unbeknown to us, the Garleans sought not to best us in battle, but moved instead to enact a terrible plot: the Meteor project, by which the lesser moon, Dalamud, would be torn down from the heavens to annihilate all life below.
Kan-E-Senna explains the Calamity most clearly. The Garleans' Meteor project pulled down the smaller moon Dalamud. Then Bahamut burst out of it.
Welch ein Fiebertraum eines kranken Geistes! Wer würde auf die Idee verfallen, einen Mond auf Eorzea zu schleudern, um die Welt zu „reinigen“?
‘What a sick mind's fever dream! Who would think of hurling a moon at Eorzea to “cleanse” the world?’
GermanWelch ein Fiebertraum eines kranken Geistes!
‘What a fever dream of a sick mind!’
Kan-E-Senna mocks the Garlean plan. The English only calls it a terrible plot.
German has her call the plan the fever dream of a sick mind.
Puis, il y a cinq ans, l'Alliance éorzéenne s'est lancée à corps perdu dans ce qui devait être la confrontation finale, sur la plaine de Carteneau.
‘Then, five years ago, the Eorzean Alliance threw itself headlong into what was to be the final confrontation, on the plain of Carteneau.’
Japaneseそして5年前……我々、エオルゼア同盟軍は、帝国の野望を阻止すべく、カルテノー平原でガレマール帝国と戦ったのです。
‘And five years ago... we, the Eorzean Alliance, to thwart the Empire's ambitions, fought the Garlean Empire on the Carteneau plain.’
English describes the Meteor plot to tear down Dalamud; French speaks of the Alliance's final confrontation at Carteneau.
English describes the Meteor plot to tear down Dalamud; Japanese says the Alliance fought the Empire at Carteneau.
Wer würde auf die Idee verfallen, einen Mond auf Eorzea zu schleudern, um die Welt zu „reinigen“?
‘Who would come up with the idea of hurling a moon onto Eorzea to "purify" the world?’
English says the moon would annihilate all life below; German says it was meant to "purify" the world.
In a desperate bid to save the realm from certain destruction, our forces marched for the Carteneau Flats, and there met the VIIth Imperial Legion.
Doch von dort mussten wir erst Nael van Darnus' VII. Legion verdrängen ...
‘But first we had to drive Nael van Darnus's VIIth Legion out of there ...’
German names the commander, Nael van Darnus, and says his legion had to be driven out first.
More bloody a battle I have never seen, and would never wish to see again. Yet the carnage was but a prelude to the atrocity which followed.
Wir alle kämpften mit unvergleichlichem Mut - auch unzählige Abenteurer wie du riskierten ihr Leben.
‘We all fought with unmatched courage - countless adventurers like you also risked their lives.’
English: the bloodiest battle she has ever seen; German: they all fought with unmatched courage.
Doch das brachte uns nicht die Rettung.
‘But that did not bring us salvation.’
English says the carnage was a prelude to a worse atrocity; German says their courage did not save them.
Une horreur que ne laisse pas supposer ce simple nom de bataille.
‘A horror that the simple name of “battle” does not let one suspect.’
Japaneseもっとも、その戦局は、到底「戦い」と呼べるものではありませんでした。
‘However, the way it went was something that could never be called a “battle”.’
French says the word "battle" hides the horror of how it ended; English calls it her bloodiest battle.
Japanese says it could not even be called a battle; English calls it the bloodiest she ever saw.
For despite our best efforts, Dalamud continued its descent, and from it emerged the elder primal Bahamut, who proceeded to rain fire upon Eorzea.
Car au plus fort de celle-ci, une forme noire a couvert de son ombre la plaine...
‘For at its height, a black shape covered the plain with its shadow...’
Japaneseカルテノーに現れた漆黒の巨龍……。
‘The jet-black giant dragon that appeared at Carteneau...’
French doesn't say Bahamut came out of Dalamud; a black shape simply darkens the plain.
Japanese only says a jet-black dragon appeared at Carteneau; no falling moon it emerged from.
The VIIth Imperial Legion was consumed in the blinking of an eye, while our own forces fared little better...
That any among us were spared defies explanation. All seemed sure to perish.
Den Zwölf sei Dank, dass einige von uns vor dem sicher scheinenden Tod gerettet wurden ...
‘Thanks be to the Twelve that some of us were saved from what seemed certain death...’
English says their survival defies explanation; German thanks the Twelve for it.
As the flames converged upon us, I prepared myself for death...only for a brilliant light to envelop me, relieving me of my senses.
全滅をも覚悟したとき、光に包まれたのです。神々しい光に……。あれこそが召喚された「十二神」の力だったのか……。
‘Just as I had resigned myself to our annihilation, I was wrapped in light. A divine light... Was that the power of the Twelve, summoned...?’
At Carteneau, Kan-E-Senna wonders if the Twelve were called down on the battlefield. The English light is just brilliant.
When at last I awoke, Bahamut was gone, and the land, which had but moments before been aflame, now seemed to me a place unknown─not simply ruined...but changed.
Als ich wieder zu mir kam, war der Drache verschwunden und das schwelende Land entstellt von dem Inferno.
‘When I came to, the dragon had vanished and the smoldering land was disfigured by the inferno.’
English stresses the land was not just ruined but changed; German says it was disfigured by the inferno.
Archon Louisoix may well have been able to shed light upon these mysteries, but he, like so many, never returned from Carteneau.
Si le Preux Louisoix Leveilleur du Cénacle du Savoir était encore en vie, peut-être qu'il saurait expliquer ce phénomène.
‘If the Valiant Louisoix Leveilleur of the Circle of Knowing were still alive, perhaps he could explain this phenomenon.’
«preux», 'valiant', is an old word for a brave knight. It honours the fallen scholar as a hero of chivalry.
And so we were left with countless questions, and no prospect of an answer. Yet such matters did not long occupy our thoughts, for we had far graver concerns.
Und so blieben wir zurück, [name], das geschundene Land, unsere zerstörten Existenzen, alles vernichtet und wüst.
‘And so we were left behind, [name], the battered land, our ruined livelihoods, everything destroyed and desolate.’
English says they were left with countless unanswered questions; German says with a battered land and ruined lives.
Mit Mühe rafften wir uns auf, unser Land neu aufzubauen und zu ordnen, und verloren darüber alle anderen Gefahren aus dem Blick ...
‘With effort we pulled ourselves together to rebuild and order our land, and in doing so lost sight of all other dangers...’
English says graver concerns pushed the mysteries aside; German says rebuilding made them lose sight of other dangers.
Et nous avons dû de nouveau nous inquiéter des Primordiaux... nous n'avons pas pu consacrer de temps à faire la lumière sur ces événements.
‘And once again we had to worry about the Primals... we could not devote time to shedding light on these events.’
Japaneseさらには、再び始まった蛮神騒ぎ……。
‘And on top of that, the primal troubles that had begun again...’
French names the graver concerns: heavy damage in every city and the primals stirring again.
Japanese names the concerns: great damage in each nation and renewed primal troubles.
The Calamity, as the devastation wrought by Bahamut has come to be known, laid our nations nigh to waste, and to this day we struggle to rebuild our lives and homes.
De nouvelles menaces planent désormais sur Éorzéa.
‘New threats now hang over Eorzea.’
GermanJa, die Wilden Stämme beschwören ihre Gottheiten wieder.
‘The primals ... Yes, the beast tribes are summoning their deities again.’
Japanese各国は、今もさまざまな問題を抱えています……。
‘Each nation is still burdened with all sorts of problems...’
English recalls how the Calamity laid the nations waste; French speaks of new threats now hanging over Eorzea.
English recalls how the Calamity laid the nations waste; German says the beast tribes are summoning their deities again.
English says the Calamity laid the nations waste; Japanese only says each nation still has various problems.
Si un nouveau conflit éclatait, nous ne serions pas à même de tenir tête à l'ennemi.
‘If a new conflict broke out, we would not be able to stand up to the enemy.’
GermanMit ihnen hat jeder der Stadtstaaten zu kämpfen, und wenn wir ihnen nicht rechtzeitig Einhalt gebieten, werden wir zu schwach sein für die große Konfrontation, die noch vor uns liegt.
‘Every one of the city-states has to fight them, and if we do not stop them in time, we will be too weak for the great confrontation that still lies ahead of us.’
Japaneseこの状態が長引けば、この先の戦いに、耐えることはできないでしょう。
‘If this state of affairs drags on, we will not be able to endure the battles ahead.’
English says they still struggle to rebuild their homes; French says they could not stand up to the enemy in a new war.
English says they still struggle to rebuild their homes; German warns they will be too weak for the great confrontation ahead.
English says they still struggle to rebuild their homes; Japanese warns they could not endure the coming fight.
To compound matters, the beast tribes continue to summon their primals, while the Empire encroaches upon our borders, consolidating its foothold in Eorzea. The outlook, in short, is bleak.
Et puis, nous n'avons jamais signé d'armistice avec l'Empire... nous sommes techniquement toujours en guerre.
‘And besides, we never signed an armistice with the Empire... we are technically still at war.’
GermanDenn Eorzea befindet sich im Krieg mit Garlemald.
‘For Eorzea is at war with Garlemald.’
Japaneseこのエオルゼアは、現在もなお、帝国と戦争状態にあるのですから……。
‘For this Eorzea is, even now, still in a state of war with the Empire...’
English says the Empire is encroaching on the borders; French says no armistice was ever signed, so they are technically still at war.
English says the Empire is encroaching on the borders; German says Eorzea is at war with Garlemald.
English says the Empire is encroaching on the borders; Japanese says Eorzea is still in a state of war with the Empire.
In the wake of the Calamity, it has been all each nation could do to nurse its own wounds.
“La voie se révèle aux cœurs purs.”
‘Yet today more than ever these words ring in my head: "The path reveals itself to pure hearts."’
GermanDas dürfen wir niemals vergessen ...
‘We must never forget that ...’
English says each nation could only nurse its own wounds; French instead recalls a saying: the path reveals itself to pure hearts.
English says each nation could only nurse its own wounds; German says only that this must never be forgotten.
Yet if we are to weather the coming storm, we must needs stand united once more. A remembrance service may well present an opportunity to rekindle the spirit of unity which first gave rise to the Alliance.
I wholeheartedly approve of the Admiral's proposal. The necessary provisions shall be made for a service here in Gridania.
Je compte sur vous pour continuer à servir de lien entre nos nations.
‘I am counting on you to keep serving as a link between our nations.’
Japaneseあなたにも、その絆の楔となる役目をお願いします。
‘I ask you, too, to take on the role of the wedge that holds that bond together.’
English says Gridania will prepare a service; French instead asks the adventurer to keep serving as a link between the nations.
English says Gridania will prepare a service; Japanese instead asks the adventurer to act as the linchpin of the bond.
You have done the people of Eorzea a fine service this day, and I would not put you to further trouble. I shall see that my reply reaches the Admiral anon.
You, meanwhile, are bound next for Ul'dah, are you not?
Please send the Flame General my regards. Ah, and if you would be so kind, I should appreciate it if you would inform him that a pet of mine has been ill behaved of late─my wolf, to be precise. Needless to say, he must be brought to heel, and I would very much welcome the General's counsel on how this might be achieved.
でしたら、ラウバーン局長に伝えてください。カヌ・エが「よろしく」言っていたと。
‘Then please tell Director Raubahn that Kan-E sends her “regards”.’
Kan-E-Senna's plain greeting is a code. 草 (kusa), 'grass', means her spies, so Raubahn reads that they were caught.
Dites-lui... Dites-lui que le loup est sorti du bois.
‘Tell him... Tell him that the wolf has broken cover.’
GermanDann bestelle Raubahn auch von mir die besten Grüße, und sag ihm ... dass der dunkle Wolf ... zum Sprung ansetzt und ich seinen Rat zum Zähmen von wilden Tieren sehr zu schätzen wüsste.
‘Then give Raubahn my best regards too, and tell him... that the dark wolf... is crouching to pounce, and that I would greatly value his advice on taming wild beasts.’
The phrase «sortir du bois», 'to come out of the woods', means to come out of hiding and show oneself. Kan-E-Senna's wolf shows itself here, not a pet that behaves badly.
Like in French, Kan-E-Senna's message has no naughty pet. The wolf is ready to strike.
カヌ・エが「よろしく」言っていたと。
‘That Kan-E sent her "regards."’
English asks to report that her pet wolf has been misbehaving; Japanese asks only to pass on Kan-E's "regards".
I thank you for coming. May the Twelve see you safe to Ul'dah and beyond.
Et que le Cristal vous montre toujours la voie.
‘And may the Crystal always show you the way.’
GermanMir scheint, Admiral Merlwyb hat mit dir die richtige Wahl getroffen.
‘It seems to me Admiral Merlwyb made the right choice in you.’
English asks the Twelve to see them safely to Ul'dah; French wishes that the Crystal always show them the way.
English wishes them a safe journey to Ul'dah; German says Admiral Merlwyb chose well in picking them.
So you are the Lominsan envoy.
And an adventurer besides. The realm owes much to you and yours.
Als Abenteurer(in) hast du es offensichtlich weit gebracht.
‘As an adventurer, you have obviously come a long way.’
English says the realm owes adventurers much; German says this adventurer has clearly come far.
L'amirale Merlwyb doit avoir une grande confiance en vous pour vous confier une mission d'ambassadrice/eur.
‘Admiral Merlwyb must have great confidence in you to entrust you with an ambassador's mission.’
GermanAdmiral Merlwyb muss dir großes Vertrauen entgegenbringen.
‘Admiral Merlwyb must place great trust in you.’
Japaneseメルウィブ提督に、よほど信頼されているのですね。
‘Admiral Merlwyb must trust you a great deal.’
English welcomes them on behalf of the nation; French says Admiral Merlwyb must trust them greatly.
English welcomes them on behalf of the nation; German says Admiral Merlwyb must trust them greatly.
English welcomes them on behalf of the nation; Japanese says Admiral Merlwyb must trust them greatly.
Please.
Allow me to introduce myself.
I am Kan-E-Senna, Elder Seedseer of Gridania, and leader of the Order of the Twin Adder, our nation's Grand Company.
Ich führe die Bruderschaft der Morgenviper, die Staatliche Gesellschaft Gridanias.
‘I lead the Brotherhood of the Morning Viper, the Grand Company of Gridania.’
There is one viper here, not twin adders. And the group is a brotherhood, not an order.
I understand you bear a message from the Admiral.
But...before you begin, might I behold your face more closely?
Je vous connais ?
‘Do I know you?’
French has her ask outright whether she knows the player; English only asks to see the face.
My apologies. You put me in mind of one I once knew─a brave and noble soul.
Non, je me suis trompée.
‘No, I was mistaken.’
Japaneseいえ、そんなことはないですね……。
‘No, that cannot be so...’
French has her say she was mistaken about recognising an acquaintance; no "brave and noble soul".
Japanese has her dismiss the thought: the player merely resembles an acquaintance, no "brave and noble soul".
But come, let us return to the matter at hand.
Very well. When you are ready to board, please let me know.
Vous avez du mal à quitter Gridania, n'est-ce pas ?
‘You're having a hard time leaving Gridania, aren't you?’
English simply acknowledges with "Very well"; French teases that they are having trouble leaving Gridania.
Do you wish to leave the landing area?
We hope you have a pleasant voyage.
The flight for Ul'dah will soon be departing. Are your preparations in order, madam/sir?
Very well. When you are ready to travel, you need only say the word.
Welcome to Ul'dah, madam/sir. We have been expecting you.
Flame General Raubahn will receive you in the Fragrant Chamber. Please take the lift down to the Hustings Strip and speak with Bartholomew at the Royal Promenade.
Pour t'y rendre, je te conseille d'emprunter le monte-charge, ou “Le Puits” comme on l'appelle ici.
‘To get there, I advise you to take the lift, or "The Well" as it is called here.’
French adds the lift's local nickname, "The Well"; English gives no nickname.
The lift over yonder will take you to the Hustings Strip. From there, proceed south to the Royal Promenade, and speak with Bartholomew to gain admittance to the Fragrant Chamber.
The Lominsan envoy, I presume? Would you be so good as to allow me to inspect the missive you bear, madam/sir? My thanks.
お前がリムサ・ロミンサからの使者か。
‘So you're the envoy from Limsa Lominsa.’
English greets the envoy with elaborate courtesy; Japanese addresses them bluntly, with a rough word for "you".
Darf ich bitte einen Beweis für diese Behauptung sehen?
‘May I please see proof of this claim?’
German guard demands proof of the "claim", sounding suspicious; English politely asks to inspect the letter.
Ah yes, the Admiral's seal. Please proceed.
...Carteneau. Aye, I remember bloody Carteneau.
Je vois, l'Amirale veut discuter de la préparation des cérémonies de commémoration de la bataille de Carteneau.
‘I see, the Admiral wants to discuss preparing the commemoration ceremonies for the battle of Carteneau.’
GermanEine Gedenkfeier also ...
‘A memorial ceremony, then ...’
Japanese……例の、戦没者追悼式典の内容か。
‘...So it's about that memorial ceremony for the war dead.’
English has him grimly remembering bloody Carteneau; French says the Admiral wants to discuss preparing its commemoration.
English has him grimly remembering bloody Carteneau; German only notes that this is about a memorial ceremony.
English has him grimly remembering bloody Carteneau; Japanese only notes that this is about the memorial ceremony.
Do you know what happened that day, adventurer? When we took the field against the Garleans?
貴様、このエオルゼアとガレマール帝国の状況を理解しているか？
‘You there, do you understand the state of Eorzea and the Garlean Empire?’
Pour commencer, je devrais peut-être t'informer des tensions qui subsistent encore entre Éorzéa et l'Empire.
‘To begin with, perhaps I should tell you about the tensions that still persist between Eorzea and the Empire.’
GermanDu weißt, wie es zwischen Eorzea und dem Garleischen Reich steht?
‘Do you know how things stand between Eorzea and the Garlean Empire?’
English asks about what happened the day they fought the Garleans; French speaks of present tensions between Eorzea and the Empire.
English asks about what happened the day they fought the Garleans; German asks how things currently stand with the Empire.
So my counterparts have educated you.
Hm? Kan–E's pet is giving her trouble, is it? Well, she should already know my mind on that subject.
C'est ce que je craignais...
‘That's what I was afraid of...’
GermanWenn das nicht bedeutet ...
‘If that doesn't mean ...’
English says she should already know his view on it; French says this is what he feared.
English says she should already know his view on it; German breaks off, reading a hidden meaning into the message.
カヌ・エに「よろしく」伝えろと言われたのだな？
‘Kan-E told you to give me her "regards," did she?’
English says Kan-E's pet is giving her trouble; Japanese says Kan-E only sent her "regards".
Mais avant tout, il est important que tu en saches le plus possible sur notre ennemi.
‘But above all, it's important that you know as much as possible about our enemy.’
German[name], es gibt da ein paar Dinge, die du über die Garlear wissen solltest.
‘[name], there are a few things you should know about the Garleans.’
Japanese貴様も、そのガレマール帝国について、知っておいたほうがよいだろう。
‘You too had best know about that Garlemald Empire.’
English says wolves can't be tamed and will bare their teeth; French says they must learn all they can about the enemy.
English says wolves can't be tamed and will bare their teeth; German says there are things they should know about the Garleans.
English says wolves can't be tamed and will bare their teeth; Japanese says they had better learn about the Empire.
Il va falloir nous préparer, et je compte sur toi pour nous aider.
‘We are going to have to prepare, and I am counting on you to help us.’
French drops the wolf metaphor: Raubahn says they must prepare and counts on the player's help.
So it was with the Garleans, fifty years ago.
Garlemald n'a longtemps été qu'une petite nation d'Ilsabard, le continent au nord.
‘For a long time Garlemald was only a small nation of Ilsabard, the continent to the north.’
GermanVor fünfzig Jahren waren diese Bastarde noch völlig unbedeutend, ein Volksstamm unter vielen, der im Norden ohne besondere Errungenschaften dahinlebte.
‘Fifty years ago these bastards were still completely insignificant, one tribe among many, living in the north without any particular achievements.’
Japaneseこの北方の大帝国も、つい50年前までは、北州の辺境国のひとつに過ぎなかったのだ。
‘This great northern empire, too, until just 50 years ago, was no more than one of the frontier nations of the northern continent.’
English says it was so with the Garleans fifty years ago; French says Garlemald was long only a small nation.
English says it was so with the Garleans fifty years ago; German says these "bastards" were then completely insignificant.
English says it was so with the Garleans fifty years ago; Japanese says they were then only a frontier nation.
No sooner had they learned how to use magitek than they began seizing territory from their neighbors.
Sie fielen mit ihren Maschinen in Eorzea ein und überrannten Ala Mhigo.
‘They invaded Eorzea with their machines and overran Ala Mhigo.’
German names a victim: the Garleans invaded Eorzea and overran Ala Mhigo.
Led by then legatus Solus zos Galvus, they swiftly brought the other nations of Ilsabard to heel. And so the legatus became an emperor, and his republic an empire...
Une mauvaise transition pourrait détruire sa dynastie, et le pays avec elle.
‘A bad transition could destroy his dynasty, and the country with it.’
GermanEr ist ein begnadeter Anführer seines Volks, und wenn der Falsche an die Macht kommt, ist der Zusammenhalt des gesamten Reichs in Gefahr.
‘He is a gifted leader of his people, and if the wrong one comes to power, the cohesion of the whole empire is in danger.’
Japanese跡継ぎに失敗すれば、国が滅ぶ可能性すらある。
‘If the succession fails, the country could even be destroyed.’
English says the empire then set its sights on Eorzea; French says a bad succession could destroy the dynasty and the country.
English says the empire then set its sights on Eorzea; German says the wrong successor would endanger the whole empire.
English says the empire then set its sights on Eorzea; Japanese says a failed succession could even destroy the country.
But the conquering emperor is now an old man of four score winters. His health is failing, and he has no clear successor. Like as not, this is why the Garleans have been quiet of late.
C'est ce qui nous a permis de concentrer nos efforts sur la reconstruction d'Éorzéa, mais nous devons tout de même rester sur nos gardes.
‘That is what has allowed us to focus our efforts on rebuilding Eorzea, but we must still stay on our guard.’
GermanDann können wir in Frieden die letzten Wiederaufbauarbeiten nach der Katastrophe leisten.
‘Then we can finish the last of the rebuilding after the catastrophe in peace.’
Japaneseお陰で、エオルゼア諸国は、霊災被害からの復興に集中できているのですけどね。
‘Thanks to that, though, the nations of Eorzea have been able to concentrate on recovering from the Calamity's damage.’
English says this is likely why the Garleans have been quiet; French says it let them focus on rebuilding Eorzea.
English says this is likely why the Garleans have been quiet; German says they could then finish rebuilding in peace.
English says this is likely why the Garleans have been quiet; Japanese says it let the nations focus on recovery.
Uns wäre es natürlich recht, wenn sich die Garlear einfach selbst aushebeln würden.
‘Of course we would be glad if the Garleans simply took themselves apart.’
English says the emperor is ailing with no clear successor; German wishes the Garleans would simply undo themselves.
But the XIVth Imperial Legion is still entrenched within our borders.
Legion wetzt schon die Messer, blutdürstig wie eh und je.
‘The XIVth Legion is already sharpening its knives, bloodthirsty as ever.’
English says the Legion is still entrenched within the borders; German says it is already sharpening its knives, bloodthirsty as ever.
And their commander, Legatus Gaius van Baelsar, has long harbored ambitions of conquest.
Eine wahre Geißel Eorzeas.
‘A true scourge of Eorzea.’
German calls Gaius a true scourge of Eorzea rather than speaking of his ambitions of conquest.
Were he to strike now, I fear we would fall like so many others before us. And not only Ul'dah, but Gridania and Limsa Lominsa as well.
Wenn wir die Konfrontation nur noch etwas hinausschieben könnten!
‘If only we could put off the confrontation a little longer!’
Japanese帝国との戦いは後回しにしたいってのが本音だ。
‘The truth is, we would rather put off the fight with the Empire.’
English fears they would fall if he struck now; German wishes the confrontation could be put off a little longer.
English fears they would fall if he struck now; Japanese frankly admits they want to postpone fighting the Empire.
For the Calamity brought the lot of us to our knees, and we've yet to get up. We barely have the strength to stand against the beast tribes, never mind the primals they mean to summon.
We are a realm divided, adventurer. An alliance in name only.
In dieser Hinsicht sind wir sogar in derselben Lage wie die Garlear - denen sind die Primae genauso ein Dorn im Auge.
‘In this respect we are even in the same situation as the Garleans - the primals are just as much a thorn in their eye.’
Japaneseある意味で、帝国と同じかもしれんな……。
‘In a sense, we may be no different from the Empire...’
English says the realm is divided; German says they are in the same position as the Garleans.
English says the realm is divided; Japanese says that in a sense they may be like the Empire.
Nur haben die Garlear ein Auge mehr als wir.
‘Only the Garleans have one more eye than we do.’
FrenchChaque nation est trop occupée avec ces maudites déités pour avoir la liberté de se soucier de menaces éloignées.
‘Each nation is too busy with these cursed deities to be free to worry about distant threats.’
English calls it an alliance in name only; German jokes that the Garleans have one more eye than they do.
French blames the primals for keeping each nation busy; it never calls the Alliance one in name only.
Mais maintenant, l'Oracle aînée me parle du loup...
‘But now the Elder Seedseer is talking to me about the wolf...’
GermanDie Saatseherin zögert wieder mal, die Dinge beim Namen zu nennen.
‘The Seedseer is once again reluctant to call things by their name.’
Japaneseカヌ・エめ、「よろしく」とはな。
‘That Kan-E, sending her "regards," of all things.’
English says the wolf cares nothing for its prey's plight; French says the Elder Seedseer is now talking to him of the wolf.
English says the wolf cares nothing for its prey's plight; German says the Seedseer again avoids calling things by name.
English says the wolf cares nothing for its prey's plight; Japanese grumbles that Kan-E sent only her "regards".
奴の放っていた草が刈られたと言うことか……。
‘So the spies she had sent out have been cut down, is that it...’
English says the Elder Seedseer noticed the Garleans stirring; Japanese says the spies she had planted were cut down.
Gaius s'apprête probablement à reprendre son offensive contre Éorzéa.
‘Her message can mean only one thing: Gaius is probably preparing to resume his offensive against Eorzea.’
French spells it out: Gaius is probably about to resume his offensive against Eorzea.
All other concerns pale in comparison to the Empire─even the beast tribes and their bloody primals.
We must stand united once more, that much is clear. And if we're to do so, we must remember the cause which last brought us together. Merlwyb will have her memorial.
We will honor the memory of the fallen. We will remind the people what their brothers and sisters fought and died for.
La commémoration sera une excellente occasion de raviver le sentiment d'unité que nous avons jadis partagé.
‘The commemoration will be an excellent occasion to revive the sense of unity we once shared.’
English would remind people what their kin fought and died for; French would revive the unity they once shared.
Eine Zeremonie wie diese Gedenkfeier könnte den Zusammenhalt stärken und die Leute daran erinnern, dass unser Kampf noch keineswegs ausgestanden ist - und dass die Nachwelt Heldenmut gebührend zu würdigen weiß.
‘A ceremony like this memorial could strengthen cohesion and remind people that our fight is by no means over - and that posterity knows how to honor heroism duly.’
English would remind people what their kin died for; German would remind them that their fight is far from over.
Shall I inform the sultana and the Syndicate?
女王陛下と砂蠍衆への説明は、いかがいたしますか？
‘How shall we explain this to Her Majesty and the Sand Scorpion Council?’
FrenchQui s'occupera d'informer Son Altesse et le Cartel des Scorpions ?
‘Who will inform Her Highness and the Cartel of the Scorpions?’
GermanWas soll ich der Sultana und dem Scorpio-Kreis also sagen?
‘So what shall I tell the Sultana and the Scorpio Circle?’
The name casts the rich merchants who rule Ul'dah as desert scorpions.
French and German keep the scorpion of the Japanese 砂蠍衆, 'sand-scorpion band'. Only English drops it for 'the Syndicate'.
Qui s'occupera d'informer Son Altesse et le Cartel des Scorpions ?
‘Who will inform Her Highness and the Cartel of the Scorpions?’
GermanWas soll ich der Sultana und dem Scorpio-Kreis also sagen?
‘So what shall I tell the Sultana and the Scorpio Circle?’
Ul'dah's rulers get a name with a sting. The English 'Syndicate' names no creature.
Like in French, Ul'dah's merchant lords get a scorpion name, the creature the English leaves out.
Va lui dire que j'aimerais qu'elle m'accorde une audience.
‘Go tell her that I would like her to grant me an audience.’
English says he will speak with her himself; French sends the listener to ask her for an audience.
Very good, sir.
Und der Saatseherin werde ich meine Ansicht zum Umgang mit Wölfen schreiben ...
‘And I will write the Seedseer my views on how to deal with wolves ...’
English says the Admiral will soon get his reply; German says he will write to the Seedseer about handling wolves.
My thanks to you, adventurer.
Ah, a guest from Limsa. I thought I smelled stale ale.
Du siehst ja halbwegs ehrenhaft aus - für eine Piratin/einen Piraten.
‘You look halfway honorable - for a pirate.’
FrenchAlors comme ça l'émissaire de Limsa Lominsa est une aventurière/un aventurier...
‘Well, well... So the emissary of Limsa Lominsa is an adventurer...?’
Japanese？？？？: リムサ・ロミンサの使いという冒険者は貴様か？
‘Are you the adventurer said to be Limsa Lominsa's messenger?’
English jokes he thought he smelled stale ale; German jokes they look halfway honorable, for a pirate.
French has no stale-ale jibe; Raubahn is just surprised the envoy is an adventurer.
Japanese has no joke about stale ale; Raubahn only asks if the player is the envoy.
I won't hold it against you. If you're half the warrior Merlwyb says, 'tis a wonder you don't reek of dead Sahagin.
Je reconnais bien là Merlwyb, elle choisit ses associés en fonction de leur potentiel et non pas en fonction de leur origine.
‘That's Merlwyb all over: she chooses her associates for their potential and not for their origin.’
Japanese？？？？: 実力のある者であれば、出自に囚われずに使う。
‘If someone has ability, she uses them without regard to their origins.’
GermanDu musst eine fähige Frau/ein fähiger Mann sein, wenn Admiral Merlwyb dir vertraut.
‘You must be a capable woman/man if Admiral Merlwyb trusts you.’
English jokes they should reek of dead Sahagin; French praises Merlwyb for choosing people by potential, not origin.
English jokes they should reek of dead Sahagin; Japanese says capable people are used regardless of origin.
German drops the dead-Sahagin joke: the player must be capable to have Merlwyb's trust.
Welcome to the sultanate of Ul'dah. I am Raubahn Aldynn, General of the Immortal Flames.
吾輩が「砂の都ウルダハ」のグランドカンパニー、「不滅隊」の最高司令官、ラウバーン・アルディンだ。
‘I am Raubahn Aldynn, supreme commander of the “Immortal Flames”, the Grand Company of “Ul'dah, the City of Sand”.’
吾輩 (wagahai) is a self-important old 'I', and 貴様 (kisama) a rough 'you'. Raubahn sounds like a haughty warlord. The English Raubahn is a blunt soldier.
But you did not come all this way to trade formalities.
There's something familiar about you... For a moment, I mistook you for an old sister-in-arms/brother-in-arms.
Je t'ai confondu(e) avec quelqu'un d'autre.
‘I confused you with someone else.’
French says only "someone else"; English specifies an old comrade-in-arms.
Like her/him, you have the eyes of a hero. Eyes that have looked upon the horrors of battle, unblinking.
Tu dois avoir une tête qui passe partout. Ha ha ha !
‘You must have one of those faces. Ha ha ha!’
Raubahn briefly takes you for someone he knew, then laughs it off. The English Raubahn praises you instead.
Tu dois avoir une tête qui passe partout.
‘You must have one of those faces you see everywhere.’
GermanAber das ist natürlich Blödsinn.
‘But that's nonsense, of course.’
Japanese貴様はそんなに誰かと見間違われるのか。
‘Do you get mistaken for someone that often?’
FrenchÀ en juger par ta réaction, ce n'est pas la première fois qu'on te fait la remarque.
‘Judging by your reaction, this is not the first time someone has made that remark to you.’
Japaneseおいおい、お前もかという顔だな。
‘Hey now, that is a "not you too" look on your face.’
English says they have the eyes of a hero; French jokes they must have a very ordinary face.
English says they have the eyes of a hero; German dismisses the resemblance as nonsense, since they are meeting for the first time.
English says they have the eyes of a hero; Japanese jokes they must often be mistaken for someone else.
French Raubahn notices the player keeps being mistaken for someone; no "eyes of a hero".
Japanese Raubahn sees the player's "not you too" look and jokes about being mistaken so often.
I've no doubt Merlwyb saw them, too. Mayhap there is hope for Limsa Lominsa yet! Come, let us talk.
An jemanden von deinem Kaliber würde ich mich erinnern.
‘I would remember someone of your caliber.’
English says Merlwyb surely saw them too; German says he would remember someone of their caliber.
リムサ・ロミンサも面白い国になったものだ。
‘Limsa Lominsa has become an interesting nation.’
English jokes there may be hope for Limsa Lominsa yet; Japanese says Limsa Lominsa has become an interesting nation.
En tout cas, ton visage m'inspire la sympathie !
‘In any case, your face inspires my sympathy!’
French Raubahn says he likes the player's face; the jibe about hope for Limsa Lominsa is absent.