I was late to this particular game, seeing as how Princess Crown came out all
the way back in 1997 and I’ve only just now finally gotten around to playing
it. I went into it simply hoping to research the game that inspired Odin
Sphere, as well as the origins of Vanillaware head George Kamitani. I got more
than I bargained, and although the game is flawed compared to many of his later
creations, I most certainly enjoyed my time with it.
That said, as far as the non-Japanese community is concerned it has some pretty
huge problems. First off, the only line-by-line English dialogue is in Anoop’s
translation of the game, which due to a few liberties he took leaves a few
things to be desired. The side routes are better explained, but they aren’t
line by line translations and thus lack the impact they’d have in game. The
game’s biggest problem, however, is that for anyone who can’t read Japanese
there is no ending. I could find no material even so much as summarizing what
is happening in the final chapter of the game, and as such I was forced off my
lazy butt and had to translate it myself. And in the spirit of fairness, since
I did all the work already I may as well share it with you while I can.
TL;DR: There aren’t any translations of this out there, so I did it myself. To
unlock this chapter of the game, you must beat Gradriel's story, then Edward's,
followed by Propserina and Portgus' books in any order. A fifth, orange book
will then appear on the far right.
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This is where more guides would tell you not to redistribute, but I don't
really care. Go nuts. Slap your name on it and pretend its yours. I really
don't care, so long as this information is of help to someone.
For the most part, this is only a translation of the dialogue itself. The
actions on the screen should speak for themselves, although I have included
descriptions of each scene transition to help you keep your place. There is a
blank line separating the dialogue from each text box, so you can also track
where you are that way. Other than that, it should all be pretty self-
explanatory.
[ After giving Grandma the orange book ]
Grandma: At last we’ve reached the end of our tale.
Would you like to read this book?
[ Select the first option, yes ]
Grandma: This tome is known as “The Final Legend”.
Our story begins with . . .
[ Scene change to Heindel’s lair ]
Heindel: So, it’s already been a thousand years since my vigil over
humanity began . . .
Evil is fading from the world as love and faith are renewed.
The goddess Gaia’s return is nigh.
Now the three jewels have coming into my possession . . . and
as fate decreed, Gaia has been granted the power to awaken.
But if that happens, I will . . .
I will entrust my fate . . . to that little princess.
[ Scene change to Gradriel’s bedroom ]
Voice: Gradriel . . . Valendine ‘s princess.
Gradriel: Who speaks?
Voice: Gradriel . . .
Gradriel: Heindel?
Heindel: Come outside . . .
Gradriel: Did something happen?
[ Scene change to the Castle Gate ]
Gradriel: Heindel, what in Gaia’s name could have happened?
Wait, those jewels are . . . !?
Heindel: These are three of the four magic jewels crafted to summon the
goddess Gaia back to this land.
Gradriel: To summon . . .the goddess?
Heindel: For now I will guide you to the goddess’ temple. There, all
will be explained.
[ A white flash of light teleports the two to the temple ]
Gradriel: What is this place?
Heindel: Once it was known as the Temple of the Goddess.
While we’re here, no one else can interfere.
I will be able to tell you all that needs to be told
Gradriel: And what might that be?
Heindel: As the one who forced back the god of darkness, you have a
responsibility. Won’t you hear what I have to say?
I will tell you of the fate of the gods . . .
This story is of a time a thousand years in our past.
You surely must know it as well . . . of when Gaia, the goddess
of light, was able to defend this world.
Larva, the god of darkness, had forced her hand when he was
able to claim the world for himself by filling it with magic
and hatred.
They were unable to directly control the world by themselves,
however. The god of darkness first turned to the humans to
create the general of his dark army.
You knew him as the demon king Volgrod.
During the demon king’s army’s assault, love and faith faded
from the land and Gaia began to lose her power.
Using all the strength she had left, Gaia caught the demon king
and his army in her chains, and sealed them away from the world
of men.
It was a risky gamble.
Gaia began to fade away, and in order to ensure she could one
day return to power she sealed herself into four jewels before
she vanished entirely.
Gradriel: And those would be these jewels here?
Heindel: Of course.
Gaia then changed the four gems into which she poured her life
into four dragons.
Each and every one of them was tasked with protecting the world
from the powers of darkness . . .
Gradiel: Heindel!?
Heindel: The dragons that possessed the jewel of the earth and the jewel
of the sea died during our thousand year wait.
Edward killed the dragon who possessed the jewel of the sun,
which was corrupted by darkness.
And the final jewel, even now, resides within my body.
Gradriel: But that’s . . .
Heindel: My fate is to vanish when my duty is complete, at the time of
Gaia’s reawakening.
But I have lived too long and too well. The life I’ve chosen
over the years has become quite dear to me.
You represent humanity, Gradriel, in this accord. You can give
them a chance.
If you win, I will die and Gaia will be reborn.
But if you lose, I will seal away these jewels, and the goddess
along with them.
Now take up your sword. It’s far too late to run from me now!
Gradriel: You leave me no choice . . .
[ After the battle ]
Gaia: . . . Gradriel.
Gradriel, can you hear me?
Gradriel: You must be . . ?
Gaia: I am Gaia.
Gradriel: . . . the goddess?
Gaia: That’s right . . . and thanks to you my powers have been
returned to me once again.
I swear to you now, that from today onward I will do all within
my power to protect this land and its people.
Gradriel: But for that purpose, Heindel . . .
Gaia: Gradriel . . . he is not dead. As his duty ended, he simply
returned to his true form.
Gradriel: True form . . . ?
Gaia: My heart was split into four pieces, forming the jewels you
saw.
In order for Heindel to watch over mankind, I applied a
personality over the wealth of my knowledge.
He still lives on, as me.
Gradriel: Is that really the case?
Gaia: Gradriel, please, let go of your sorrow.
I’ve witnessed everything Heindel and the other three dragons
saw of humanity’s conduct.
In the past, those who had faced great loss maintained their
faith, and the people were always able to find a compassionate
heart within themselves.
That’s why I wanted to stand as mankind’s guardian once more.
Gradriel: . . . Goddess.
Gaia: Darkness and light are two sides of one being.
There is no reason to believe that Larva is entirely gone
either.
Darkness could cover the land once again if the hearts of
mankind forget to love. This world could also become a paradise
for your people. All will be decided by the thoughts and
actions of you and your people.
But I have faith in you. I have faith that you can build a
peaceful utopia for all your people.
Gradriel: . . . Goddess.
I am still young, and don’t know if I can live up to what you
wish of me.
But . . . with my sisters, Jestonai, Edward, Portgus, my father
Jadius . . .
Together with all of them, I think I can bring happiness to the
lives of my people from this day forward.
Gaia: That would be wonderful.
What is truly precious to me is that you all continue to work
together without losing hope.
And I will be here to stand witness to the results of your
efforts. Now and forever.
My light will always be with you . . .
Gradriel: I’m glad.
Gaia: Goodbye, Gradriel. Go and walk the path before you.
Gradriel: Goodbye . . . goddess.
[ Scene changes to the outskirts of Nutsville ]
Aria: . . . yeah, that’s right. It was an awesome fight!
And then at the end, the princess held up the crown . . .
And it was all like, “Pakow!!!!”, and blasted that Larva jerk.
Pink Fairy: Wow, the princess is amazing . . .
Nils: Cool! He was an awful, huge monster, right?
Aria: C’mon, something like a dragon or something ain’t no biggie.
Tabatha: Then that woman who saved us was the princess . . .
