Final Fantasy Tactics Part #12

Part 12: Fovoham Plains

Fovoham. It isn't as simple as an adjective as Lesalia. Fovoham is the northern Duchy of Ivalice, ruled by Duke Barrington. His army and his assassin squad Khamja were essential in repelling the Romadian invasion in the 50-years war.

Either way, the Death Corps have spilled out of Gallionie. I guess this is so minor that the Duke is pretty much ignoring it.

Inside a windmill on the plains...

: I need a hostage to escape.

: If that was the case, you could've let her go later. What....now you, Golagros?

: You putting me with Gustav? Think. The Death Corps lost most of their men and now are surrounded by the Hokuten. She was our only ace in the hole to get us out of this. Because she's a Beoulve.

: What good is escaping? Or were you even thinking that? Even if we do escape, we'll get caught sooner or later and be in their power! We must make it so our children don't have to go through what we did. A small stone may only make a small ripple at first, but someday it will be a wave. Even if we have to rust away here!

"If by our deaths a single drop of noble blood shoulder water the earth, they shall not be in vain." Is the line in WotL. It sounds so much better that way. Y'know, it makes Wiegraf sound less violent and more... er... the only word that comes to mind is "noble" which is completely ironic.

: Ludicrous! We'll die like dogs!

: No, there may be still be survivors at Fort Zeakden. If you join them, you may get something!

: They're probably dead already...

A messenger arrives and tells Weigraf the news he never wanted to hear...

He clenches his fist, tightening it in rage.

: It's a just a matter of time before the squad gets here. What should we do?

: Alright. Retreat!! You heard, Golagros. Go to Fort Zeakden. Leave the girl here!

A voice outside yells an alert to the people inside - the Hokuten are here!

: Damn! Already? I'll stop them here! Golagros, you head for Fort Zeakden with others!

Everyone but Golagros and Teta leave.

: I'm not going... No way I'm going to die!

For some reason you only get four guys. I bring the girls and Dirk Hardpec along.

This battle takes place outside the windmill. Fovoham Plains is famous for its high winds from the Larner Channel.

I don't know how many of you listen to the music links but you should definitely listen to Antipyretic there. It's completely amazing.

: She was Wiegraf's sister?

: Well then, I have no choice. I must avenge my sister!

Defeating Wiegraf isn't as simple as Miluda was.

Wiegraf is not only heavily armed and armored...

But he is a White Knight, a warrior of light who can use Holy Sword techniques.

He also has this chocobo who has a fixed name, is immune to Invite, and doesn't crystalize.

Dirk goes straight up the steps, blocking the passage with his bulk.

: Teta? Oh, that girl? So you're a Beoulve?

: He's not a Beoulve, I am!

: Then Golagros was wrong. But he is with you, correct?

: It doesn't matter who he is. You have his sister.

: Correct me if I'm wrong... Either way, the girl was to be released anyway. We had no intention of keeping her. But first things first! If you want the girl back, you'll have to beat me!!

Holy Sword is dangerous.

Crush Punch may not be any stronger than Stasis Sword...

But outright death is frightening, no? Dirk is lucky to avoid it.

Ramza smacks Wiegraf slightly harder than he would a normal guy. See? Wasn't all that Zodiac stuff important? ...See...?

: Put the sword down! No need to waste lives!

: Then, why did you kill her? Why Miluda?

: I had no intention of killing her! There are other ways than fighting. Can we talk?

: You still don't understand why we won't surrender! What good is talking anyway? Could you make something happen even if you wanted to? You couldn't, could you? And even if you did, your brothers wouldn't allow it!!

: My brothers don't want to fight!! Wiegraf, if you put the sword down, they'll listen!

: HA! This's absurd! Your brothers don't want to fight? You're so deluded!

Norma hits the enemies with a big Fire2.

Being a Red Dragon, Dirk is only healed by the flames. Not that it matters, as knocking Wiegraf to critical HP is enough to end the fight.

: Miluda, I'm sorry! But I can't die here!

: Wait, Wiegraf! Running away?

: Who do you think had Gustav kidnap the Marquis? Your brother, Dycedarg! And I'm sure Zalbag knows, too!

: Don't be ridiculous! Why would he do such a thing?

: Two lions are fighting for power after the king died! One is white lion, Larg. The other is black, Goltana. Both want to know who their allies are. But, it's hard to read strangers' minds. So, why not kill 'em all and bring in your own people?

Ramza's mind reeled after hearing this. Even if he didn't want to believe it, it all made sense. The Death Corps are fighting for the common man, and they draw support from them due to their pure intentions.

What better way to weaken them then to ruin that? Gustav was convinced by what would be the large ransom to kidnap the Marquis for money. Of course, there was never any intention to pay them. It makes the Corps look like thieves despite their words. It would institute discord in their ranks for Gustav to disobey Wiegraf by acting alone. Most of all, it would get rid of the Marquis Elmdor, who seemed to be on Goltana's side, when the ransom never came.

But, Dycedarg, the proud knight of the Hokuten carrying out such a plan?

: Lies!! A Beoulve would never do such a thing!

: You should see for yourself! Goodbye Beoulve!