Castlevania: Lords of Shadow/Script

Script for dialogue found in Castlevania: Lords of Shadow.

Besieged Village narration

 * A storm is coming. Mankind faces ruin and despair. The world is changing yet hope remains in the hearts of the people. We go about our daily lives never knowing the forces can change our destinies forever: we are oblivious, ignorant like sheep to the slaughter. This night in the year of our lord 1047, marks the beginning of our journey together; a journey into darkness, into madness. I watch him from the shadows. Is he the one? He has come far already but he will be tested; tested to the very limits of human endurance... and beyond. This night he rides looking for the old gods, armed with an amulet that had led him here; tonight he will begin his journey into oblivion.

Village Under Attack
The struggle for supremacy is eternal, inevitable... Victory is the natural objective of every creature on this world. They will kill and die for their kind to dominate. Some call this eternal struggle 'Equilibrium,' the balance between light and darkness...

(The camera pans down to a sunrise and then to a rainy forest)

These are dark times. Times without hope...

(The camera changes to a shot of a carriage driven by two men)

Men of Faith claim that this is a test from God, to strengthen our spirit. Perhaps this is true, or perhaps it is simply a pious lie...

(The camera changes to a shot of people walking through the forest)

If it is true, darkness has come to engulf once-proud humanity, and we are witnessing the end of mankind.

(The camera pans down to a man in red with a hood while on horseback. The man rides into town) (The horse stops at a wooden gate. The man gets off to a few people carrying torches and pitchforks) (The people step aside and the man takes out a cross and lowers his hood) (Some lycanthropes climb the wall and begin the attack)

Great Warg defeated
(The man stabs the Great Warg with the pole) (The Great Warg scratches the pole in agony until it dies) (The man puts the pole down) (The man turns to a villager who is trembling in fear)

Villager: Who... who are you?

Man: I am Gabriel. I have traveled here seeking the guardian of the lake.

Villager: You are from the order? Did they send you?

(Gabriel pulls out amulet)

Gabriel: How do I find him?

(The amulet glows)

Villager: He… He will find you. In the forest.

(Villager points to destroyed gate) (Gabriel puts amulet away and walks to corpse of horse) (Gabriel then faces gate and walks towards it)

Hunting Path Narration

 * I follow Gabriel into the old forest watching him from afar, he is strong indeed. The one god comes to drive out the many but here, in this place, God's influence is thin and threadbare. The old Gods still hold sway here. Few venture this far into the wood. He is disturbed by dreams, dreams that gnaw at his very soul. He will rest for the night; but rest will not come easy. The battle has left him weakened, but he knows the dream will return and though he fears nothing on this Earth, yet his nightmares sap the strength within him and leave a cold grip on his heart. Tomorrow he will use the old hunting path, long has it been in disuse, but for now... he dreams.

Lost Love
(The camera pans to Gabriel sleeping over a campfire)

What motivates a man to confront the challenges that most of us would run from? Condemning him to solitude, exposing him to defeat and death?

(The camera changes angles twice. Once over the fire and the second close to Gabriel's face)

The answer... is love.

(A ghostly woman approaches Gabriel and slowly reaches for his face)

A force so powerful that all reason becomes blind to it. Blind to all things... even the truth. Loss of love can make a man desperate.

(The ghostly woman falls as smoke rises)

Desperate enough to do anything to bury the truth to hide from it's pain. (The smoke turns into an executioner who raises his axe. He swings the axe down) (The camera fades to morning with a smoking pit where the fire was) (A wolf howls and Gabriel awakens) (Gabriel gets up to hear the wolves whimpering) (A horse with glowing marks comes out of a portal)

Horse: I hear you seek the Guardian of the Lake. I will take you to him, but we must be quick. Climb onto my back, hurry!

(Gabriel gets onto the horse's back and rides off. Lycans chase the pair down while riding Wargs)

Lost Steed
(The camera pans to a canyon with Wargs guarding it) (Gabriel looks behind to see Warg chasing them)

Horse: I can travel no further. You will find what you seek ahead.

(The horse leaps over the canyon with the Wargs reaching for it) (The horse vanishes as Gabriel lands on the others side) (A drawing of the canyon with weeping faces is shown on a map alongside Gabriel walking) (The map reveals more as Gabriel walks from different angles) (The map stops panning at a swamp)

The Dead Bog narration

 * Alone again with only his thoughts as his company, he continues on his journey to find the one he seeks. Who or what was that strange creature? There is a power here that few know, a power that could have some influence on events. Perhaps the guardian of the lake is aware of him now and offers aid in his quest? There is just the small matter of the Dead Bog to overcome, a place that has claimed the lives of many of the Brotherhood. The smell of death is strong here and danger lies around every corner, but nothing will stop him... nothing will stand in his way.

Obtaining the Hook Tip
(Gabriel walks up to a monument) (He kneels on top of a stone coffin)

Gabriel: Forgive me brother... but my need is far greater than yours!

(Gabriel looks at the insertion and puts in the combat cross) (The cross glows a white light and inserts into the monument) (Several dials turn and open four compartments that overlap the combat cross) (The process reverses and Gabriel pulls out a sparking combat cross) (Gabriel activates the cross and a small hook tip comes out)

Pan's Temple narration

 * The stench of the bog fades into memory and a land of great beauty lies before him, a paradise where nature lives in harmony with all living creatures, indeed a refuge for those who wish it. He is close now, close to the old gods and the old ways. Long forgotten by men, this kingdom was once revered by all, yet now only a small part remains. Soon even this will disappear. The amulet senses it's master; it's journey is almost over. He will need all his strength, all his wits if he is to succeed here, if he is to convince the old god to help him.

Meeting Pan
(Gabriel walks into a massive chamber in a tree)

Gabriel: Show yourself! The Brotherhood needs your help... I need your help.

Pan:  I know who you are, Gabriel...

(Pan appears in a swirl of green light)

Pan: I am the guardian of the Lake of Oblivion, where the living can communicate with the dead. Tell me, warrior, are you aware of what is happening in the world?

Gabriel: We have been deserted by God. Creatures from the void come to claim the souls of men, to wipe mankind from the face of the earth.

Pan: And the Elders of your Order? What do they think?

Gabriel: That God has not abandoned us... They believe that a powerful spell has been unleashed by someone or... something. A spell that has isolated our world from the heavens, cutting us off from God and allowing evil to flourish unchecked.

Pan: Why have the Brotherhood sent you to the Lake of Oblivion?

Gabriel: They have dreamt that a message waits for me at this lake; a message that holds a clue to our salvation. I was instructed to seek you out, in the hope that you might show me the path.

Pan: The Elders believe that these dreams are the last message from the Heavens and that you should know something that we are unaware of... Is that it?

Gabriel: Yes... my wife, Marie, was murdered not two days ago by the evil that roams these lands... Her soul and those of the recently departed are trapped here and cannot find peace.

Pan: And that is why they sent you to the Lake of Oblivion, because they believe that she is waiting for you here? To deliver a message to you?

Gabriel: Yes... Will you help me?

Pan: Only the most deserving of the living are worthy of speaking to the dead. Are you worthy Gabriel?

(Pan holds out his hand and lights come out of it dancing around the room) (The lights fade to reveal Marie lying on a coffin with a swinging slicer above her)

Uneasy Vision
(Swinging slicer stops and rises) (Gabriel walks over to Marie and she embraces him) (Marie is stabbed by Gabriel's dagger) (Gabriel turns around wearing a freaky mask) (Gabriel returns to the tree chamber and confronts Pan)

Gabriel: What does this mean? Tell me!

Pan: Only that you have passed the test. You appear worthy of entering the Lake of Oblivion.

(Pan gestured to a root-covered door) (The root door opens)

Pan: Make sure you have your daggers with you. One never knows when need may arise.

(Gabriel checks his dagger and leaves)

Oblivion Lake narration

 * The Test has shaken him. I see the doubt in his eyes as he heads towards the lake. So Pan is helping him now? That's good. Perhaps it bodes well. I wonder if he knows what awaits him here, in this place where the dead can contact the living. It is cold now. A chill wind blows through his heart; I can see it. Feel it! He will need help if he is to succeed. He must not fail. He will not fail, not now... not yet, not if I have anything to do with it.

Prophecy
(Gabriel is about to strike the rune when he is swatted down) (The Lake Guardian reaches for Gabriel when someone blocks it's attack) (The man leaps onto to the Lake Guardian's shoulder when it lifts the man up) (The man grasps the rune)

Zobek: Give me your dagger, quickly!

(Gabriel tosses a dagger to Zobek) (Zobek stabs the rune and the Lake Guardian collapses) (Zobek lands on the ground gracefully as the Lake Guardian stops moving) (Several orbs of light circle the pair)

Gabriel: Marie!

(Gabriel runs off towards one of the lights in the Gazebo) (Marie materializes and Gabriel moves his hand through her) (He falls to his knees)

Gabriel: Forgive me. I was not there to save you.

Marie: There is nothing to forgive, my love... I am so happy to look upon your face again...

Gabriel: (As he gets up) And I yours. My love, the Elders of the Order hope that you can help us to understand what is happening... the world has been isolated from the Heavens. Some believe god has abandoned us. Can it be true?

Marie: I feel that... that the spirits are trying to talk to me. They whisper things to me... It is hard to understand them all. It... it is so dark, so many people crying. I cannot find them in the blackness. I'm scared... There is something else... A shadow is on my mind. You must help us, Gabriel.

Gabriel: What are they telling you? Who are 'They?'

Marie: They are the Spirits who founded your Order... And that the power of the Lords of Shadows is the key. They talk of a prophecy... I don't understand what they mean... I can feel myself fading... I can hardly see you... darkness is closing around me. I love you, Gabriel...

(Marie fades away)

Gabriel: No… Marie, don't go! Marie! I love you too...

(Gabriel looks down as Zobek approaches him)

Gabriel: Why are you here? Who sent you?

Zobek: I am Zobek, a warrior of your Brotherhood. Pan and I are old acquaintances. He felt you would be in need of my assistance.

Gabriel: Hm... I have heard of you. I'm sorry. My name is Belmont.

Zobek: I know who you are. Was that the spirit of someone you know?

Gabriel: Yes, it was... my wife...

Zobek: Forgive me; I couldn't help but overhear what she told you. It sounds like the spirits who founded our Order are trying to tell us something very important through her.

Gabriel: What do you mean?

Zobek: Only that the founders of the order seem to be used the dead to communicate with us... The prophecy has been secret for many centuries. It is known only to a select few. There is no way she could have known of it, unless... THEY managed to tell her somehow. Praise be to God!

Gabriel: What prophecy?

Zobek: It is written that a pure hearted warrior will claim the power of the Lords of Shadow as his own and use it to overcome all evil. It is said that this warrior would become God's vassal on Earth... supremely powerful... He could do anything... The founding spirits have not abandoned us, Gabriel! Thanks to your Marie, we now know that there is some hope. We have to enter the lands of the Dark Lords, you and I... We must reclaim the powers they hold and unite the Heavens with this world once more and... Don't you see Gabriel? You can bring her back!

Gabriel: If what you say is true, then we need to work quickly and in secret. The Lords of Shadow must not suspect we are on their trail or they will turn all of their attention towards us. We should take different routes, you and I... I will head for the land of the Lychans. You leave for the territory of the Vampires and prepare the way... Then we must go onto the Lord of the Necromancers together... his realm lies furthest. Our enemy must suspect nothing.

(Zobek holds out an amulet)

Zobek: Take this. It will allow you to absorb spiritual energy and will help cure your wounds. (Gabriel takes the amulet) Good luck, my friend. May we be granted victory.

Gabriel: Thank you, Brother. You have given me renewed hope.

(Gabriel shakes Zobek's hand) (Gabriel starts walking as more illustrations reveal themselves)

Enchanted Forest narration

 * We part way, he and I. My instincts tell me he is filled with hope, a hope that will drive him ever onwards. Good. Perhaps he is the one, a warrior of pure heart who can deliver us from all evil... perhaps. I wonder what went through his mind when he saw her there, his beloved. Did he see his dreams or did he see his future blown away like leaves on the wind? I spy him as he heads out towards the reaches of Pan's influence. A forest lies to the east that leads to the land of the Lycans. The ruin of an ancient civilization is there, forgotten and decaying. Once a proud testament to man's ingenuity and vision, it has now been conquered by nature, as she claims all things for her own

Underground Caves narration

 * He is becoming stronger with every step he takes: his prowess in battle is undeniable. He will need it now. Goblins are one thing, but there are other creatures in the dark places of the world, creatures who know nothing of his plight but fight for their very survival. Many fallen brothers are testament to this; indeed, their bleached bones adorn the torturous tunnels in this God-forsaken place. He runs ever onward into peril. I wonder who the prey is and who is the hunted; perhaps when the time comes these creatures will know fear as they look into the eye of their quarry. Go my friend, save your love!

Labyrinth Entrance narration

 * So he has found another of Gandolfi's upgrades? This was unforeseen, though it should prove useful in the challenges to come. The lost city of Agharta looms before him. I wonder if you know what truly lies ahead for you, Gabriel... what God has in store for you? The Land of the Lycans! This ruined city now belongs to their lord, and you can be sure he will not allow you to pass without forfeiture of your life. But in order to bring her back, you need to defeat him, my friend. You need to crush him into the dust... like the worm that he is.

Waterfalls of Agharta narration

 * This ancient city occupies many layers, each one being the foundation for the next. It is a labyrinthine maze of dead ends and forgotten walkways. Danger lurks around every corner. He has shown great resilience but this journey will take him longer than anticipated and deeper than any man has ever ventured in centuries. He will need all his wits to find an alternative route into the heart of the City... where his destiny awaits him!

Agharta narration

 * Agharta was once one of the greatest cities of the ancient world but it didn't take long to fall under the onslaught of the Dark Lord. The Lycans were innumerable and the city was razed to the ground. The Necromantic Wars, as they were known, destroyed the advanced technologies that the Aghartians had closely guarded. Eventually the Titans fell and then the people were massacred one by one or were turned into beasts subservient to their new conqueror. None now remain to tell the tale...

Encounter with Claudia
(Gabriel falls onto a cliff) (A Lycan goes to attack Gabriel with Claudia cartwheels to Gabriel holding a crystal) (The Lycan is fearful of the crystal as it summons a succubus that kills the Lycan) (Gabriel gets up as Claudia smiles and cartwheels away)

Gabriel: Wait!

(Claudia climbs up some rubble and gestures her head to follow her)

Down the Tower
(Gabriel climbs up the pillar with the Warg) (Claudia turns and sees Gabriel on the Warg and smiles) (She gestures Gabriel to follow her and leaps into the pit)

Gabriel: Wait!

Dark Dungeon narration

 * Who is this strange girl? Surely she could not have survived alone in this hell hole? Gabriel follows her deep into the depths of the city. I wonder where she is leading him. It is strange. I hear no words and yet it seems Gabriel is communicating with her in some way... Something tells me she has a part to play in all this...

Meeting the Black Knight Golem
(A gremlin goes to attack Gabriel but it captured by a black gauntlet wielded by a black knight golem) (The black knight golem crushes the gremlin and faces Gabriel) (The Black Knight golem swings it's large sword but Gabriel dodges) (Claudia gets between them)

Claudia: Stop!

(The black knight golem stops his next swing and Gabriel gets up)

Claudia: Did you see the power that resides within those crystals? The crystals can be really useful in combat.

(Claudia approaches Gabriel followed by the black knight golem)

Claudia: You can find crystal shards scattered all over the place. I often go in search of them.

Gabriel: How can I hear your voice if...?

Claudia: ...I'm not moving my lips? I have The Gift! I can also read minds.

Gabriel: Who are you?

Claudia: My name is Claudia. And he is my protector... He looks after me. In return I catch evil souls, so that he can absorb their energy. Without it, he will stop working but... there's something different about you... You seem good somehow, so we won't kill you!

Gabriel: I am relieved to hear it.

(Claudia holds up her hand while Gabriel leans back)

Claudia: It's okay. Let me read your thoughts.

(Claudia touches Gabriel's face briefly) (She pulls back her hand)

Claudia: No!

Gabriel: What is it? What's wrong?

Claudia: You are here to kill the Lords of Shadow and take their power. You mean to save us all... and bring the one you love back...

(Claudia gets on the black knight golem's shoulder)

Claudia: I am not afraid... We are coming with you. You won't make it on your own.

Gabriel: No, Claudia. I must do this alone.

Claudia: I know the way... you don't. You need me! You need him.

Gabriel: Very well...

(Gabriel, Claudia and the black knight golem leave together)

Sanctuary Entrance narration

 * Fate has played its hand, and now the die is set. I knew this child would play her part somehow and it seems Gabriel has real help at last. It bodes well for our quest. The Golem that protects the girl has something that could prove very useful in the end... something unforeseen. My dear friend, I see your destiny before me, and it is terrible indeed, and yet I have trust that all will be as I have hoped.

Story of the Titan City
(The Black Knight Golem and Gabriel walk up to a doorway)

Claudia: For thousands of years, this city overflowed with life. It was a sanctuary of magic, wisdom and harmony. These people were the ones that created the crystals, which you have already seen. They didn't need armies for their protection; their powers were enough to thwart any threat. That is, until the Lycans came... Then, the balance changed. Trolls, Goblins, Gremlins... Creatures of nightmare besieged the city endlessly, day and night. Most fled... others used their remaining powers to create huge Titans to fight against the invaders. The battle lasted centuries, until there was no stone left standing... No one left. Those that did not die in battle were captured and devoured... My father was one of the last. He hid me... He created the Black Knight to be my protector. We have been running ever since... The Titans outlived their creators and stayed here fighting against an enemy that outnumbered them, until even they were defeated... All except one... Behind those doors awaits the last of those Titans.

(Claudia backflips off of the Black Knight Golem)

Claudia: The only way to reach the sanctuary of the Dark Lord is through that door. We will have to defeat the Titan, if we wish to continue our journey. The door will only open with the power of a crystal. You need to find four shards to create a whole crystal. We will wait for you here while you look for them.

Close to a Crystal Shard
Claudia: We don't have time to lose, Gabriel. Find the areas where crystal shards grow!

First Shard found
Claudia: You found a crystal shard! We need three more now!

Reminder about Shards
Claudia: Remember, we still need three/two more crystal shards!

Second Shard found
Claudia: You found another one! We need two more!

Third Shard found
Claudia: Excellent! Just one more!

Dark Crystal completed
Claudia: Great! Now come back here! Do not waste the crystal or you'll have to find another one!

Mirror Titan Puzzle
Claudia: Behind that big door the Titan awaits you... These statues seem to be here for a reason... I think these statues can move... somehow.

Mirror Titan Puzzle solved
Claudia: Good work, Gabriel!

Sanctuary of the Titans narration

 * The three companions enter the chamber of the Titans. What awaits them there is all that remains of the great technology of the Aghartians. This battle will test them all, and there is no going back now. The board is set, the pieces in play, and we shall see what occurs and who will emerge the victor. The child and her Golem will help, and I hope once the battle is won that Gabriel will have the courage to do what is necessary. Necessary for our quest to succeed, for there is still the matter of the Lords of Shadow, and their power is even more formidable.

Don't get close
Claudia: Don't get too close to the Titan!

Rock is tossed
Claudia: Watch out for the rock!

Distracting the Titan 1
(The Titan holds up it's hand) (Gabriel hangs onto the Titan's hand as it reaches for Gabriel) Claudia: Hey, over here! (Claudia waved her arms, getting the Titan's attention)

Distracting the Titan 2
Claudia: Down here, you bitch!

Titan Battle Finale
(Gabriel slips off the titan's top and grabs the ledge below) (Claudia holds a dark crystal)

Claudia: Gabriel! Take this!

(Claudia tosses up the dark crystal to Gabriel) (Gabriel swings off the hook chain and grabs the crystal) (Gabriel stabs the dark crystal into the titan's head and lands on the ground) (Titan literally falls apart and it's eyes fade)

Claudia: The Titans are no more. She was the last of her kind.

Gabriel: Shall we go on?

Claudia: We should rest... night is coming. I know a place.

(Claudia and the Black Knight Golem walk off with Gabriel following)

The Black Knight narration

 * A great victory! Gabriel has won the trust of the girl, together they wield a fearsome power. She is so young, so beautiful. Life is so fragile here on the edge of humanity, and yet in this unforgiving place she has managed to survive with the help of her Black Knight protector. Sleep will come and take them soon. Tired and exhausted, they rest, but this night, fate once again comes calling, and I fear my friend will never be the same again.

Claudia's Murder
(Claudia naps on a coffin) (Gabriel brushes her face waking Claudia)

Claudia: I knew the first time I touched your face. I have seen my fate. I am ready.

(Claudia lays back down as Gabriel raises a knife to kill her) (Gabriel awakens and turns to see Pan appearing)

Pan: Do not let the darkness possess you, Gabriel. You must remove the gauntlet from the knight. It is a key and the moment will come when you will be in great need of it.

Gabriel: No! I will have to continue without it. I will not harm them.

Pan: I am afraid it is far too late for that...

(Gabriel turns to find his knife in Claudia)

Gabriel: No... no... no...

(The Black Knight Golem arrives and looks at Claudia's mortal wound) (The Black Knight Golem backhands Gabriel into an arena before leaping after him)

The Three Towers narration

 * Dreams are a gateway to the mind, and now Gabriel has paid a terrible price for succumbing to his weariness. The many sleepless nights since his love was taken from him, the fear of falling into sleep, the nightmares that haunt him have all played their part. Did he murder this poor girl? Or is there some other explanation? Doubt gnaws at him now, eating his very soul. The Golem protected this child for centuries, loved her dearly, and there was no way he would have let Gabriel live, let alone give up the gauntlet. Few men would continue, most would abandon the quest, but something deep inside forces him ever onward. A dark force has taken hold, and all creatures of the night will come to fear him now!

The Dark Lord of the Lycans narration

 * Gabriel has fought long and hard to get to this point, and now he faces his stiffest challenge. The Dark Lord of the Lycans must be defeated if Gabriel stands any chance of bringing his beloved back. I fear he will suffer more than he knows once he discovers the truth, and yet his hatred and burning desire for revenge cannot be underestimated. He has the gauntlet and he has Gandolfi's weapon. He is a force that even the Dark Lord will struggle to deal with. Good...soon he will overcome this evil. Soon the world will be free of the Lords of Shadow and plans long dreamt of will come to fruition. Go, my friend...go and break this creature once and for all.

Meeting Cornell
(Gabriel spots a hand and reaches down to grab it) (A figure walks behind him)

Gabriel: I have come to fulfill the prophecy.

(The camera pans up to Cornell's face)

Cornell: My acolytes were not lying - a warrior from the Brotherhood, here on Lycan Soil! I wonder, warrior, if you know where you are and who I am...

Gabriel: I am on desecrated land; and you, and those of your clan, do not deserve to live.

Cornell: Mwa ha ha ha… You say you are here to fulfill a prophecy?

Gabriel: You and the other Lords of Shadow are protecting a power in your sanctuaries. I have come to reclaim that power.

Cornell: You? Alone? You dare enter my inner sanctum and dictate your petty mortal terms to me? I am immortal, little man, and your pathetic prophecy is known to me, but you are ignorant... ignorant of the real truth behind your situation.

Gabriel: It is you who are ignorant. Ignorant of the pain and suffering you have brought for this land.

Cornell: Hear me... Many centuries ago, three great warriors founded the Brotherhood of Light, the order to which you belong. Their sole purpose was to serve God and defeat the Devil... For decades, the founders fought fiercely against the spawns of Satan, and finally tipped equilibrium in God's favor... Such was their commitment to the crusade, that their studies in holy enlightenment led them to three sacred places, where the power of God converged with such intensity, that it forged a bridge between the spiritual and the real... The founders used that power to purify themselves, abandoning their human forms and transforming into spiritual beings whose power was second only to God's.

Gabriel: You tell me nothing that I did not already know, beast!

Cornell: Little did they realize that what they had left behind were not their carcasses devoid of souls, but instead the dark sides of themselves. Don't you see? That is how we came to be, we who you call the Lords of Shadow!

Gabriel: No! You lie!

Cornell: This place is where one of your Founders ascended into Heaven and where I was born! This is the place where, according to your prophecy, a Warrior of Light will reclaim the power of my beloved brother in Heaven and I too will diminish... If that were to occur, he would die with me, because we are the same being, he and I... still connected... Kill me and you kill him. Kill us all and you will kill the saintly founders of your own order! Ah, brother. Even you have to smile at the irony of it all. Perhaps he is will to sacrifice himself for you? For the greater good? I however, am not. I am Cornell. Lord of the Lycans!

Cornell random battle quotes
Cornell: Your skills are no match for mine!

Cornell: You don't stand a chance against me!

Cornell: Call yourself a 'warrior?'

Cornell: Is this the best the Brotherhood could offer?

Cornell random battle quotes (second phase)
Cornell: I'll tear you apart like the insect you are!

Cornell: I'll enjoy dismembering you, Belmont!

Cornell: You won't survive to see the end of this day!

Cornell: My sons will feast on your corpse once I finish with you!

Cornell Aftermath
(A piece of mask falls)

-To be added

Mountain Fortress narration

 * The deed is done. Cornell is no more. Such a pity that the brotherhood of light, the order to which we belong, should also be the reason why the world is in such chaos. Gabriel, you have proven your worth, my friend. You have a piece of the God mask. It is said this relic can bring back the dead. It is said this relic can bestow power beyond any man's reckoning. Now with the help of the old God, he heads toward the land of the vampires and further into the heart of darkness.

The Crow Witch narration

 * It is a sad tale of the witch who guards this fortress. A sad tale of love lost. A tale not so dissimilar to our brave hero. Yet pity is not something he can feel anymore. He is blind to it. The pity of these so-called "evil" creatures will be laid aside for revenge. And so goodbye, once beautiful Malphas, you will trouble mankind no more, and when you are gone into the void, know that love destroyed you in the end.

Veros Woods narration

 * So it seems Pan has saved Gabriel once more; his arrival is most fortuitous! Gabriel now enters the outskirts of the vampire's territory. A cold winter has gripped this land for centuries, driving out the inhabitants to warmer climes. Those stubborn enough to stay have contended with the cold death that visits them each and every night, taking their loved ones away forever. The vampires thrive in the cold and terrorize the living who crave warmth and companionship. This night, a warrior will come. A knight in shining armor with death at his side. He comes for you. Creatures of the night!

Wygol Village narration

 * This village is one of the last vestiges of human civilization left in this place of death and cold. It lies not far from the Vampire's Castle, our next objective. I have some matters to attend to here, matters that could spoil our plans. I will deal with them and try to rendezvous with Gabriel later. He has not slept in days, not since the girl. The pain is etched in his face still, but in his soul only hatred drives him. We will not speak of it. He must not know I have seen everything, that I have followed him this far.

Abbey Catacombs narration

 * We delve deep below the abbey ready to face the evil confronting us. The abbot, Vincent Dorin, was once a good and kindly man who helped the people of Wygol, but now he has become a devious coward who has holed himself up in the abbey and rigged it with traps of cunning. The people, unprotected, have paid a heavy price for his treachery. Night has fallen outside, and we will be open to vampire attack at any time. We must be on our guard. We must work together, if we are to succeed in acquiring the relic that the abbot guards. This will help us greatly in defeating the vampire horde later.

Abbey Library narration

 * The traps laid by the abbot have proved tricky, and yet we have managed to break into the inner cloisters and the library is close at hand, if memory serves. My friend looks weary and troubled. The weight of the world on his shoulders. I can see he is holding a terrible secret deep within. He is trying to bury it, and in its place the anger is taking over. We must not delay. We must find Dorin and take what we need before we are dragged down with the guilt. The need of the many outweighs those of the few now. We can shed no tears for those lost, we must be strong and we must destroy the Lords of Shadow at any cost.

Abbey Tower narration

 * The tower at the Abbey of Wygol was once a place where men of God sought knowledge and protected the people with Christ's love. Now it is the refuge of a man driven insane by fear. Dorin has abandoned his people to death or worse. A powerful relic keeps the vampires at bay and we must take it if we stand any chance against the Dark Lords' minions. I know of a secret way that will take me to the top of the tower by a different path. Gabriel will have to find his own way for now.

Brauner narration

 * The power to defeat the Vampires is now in our hands and that bastard Dorin hasno doubt met his maker. If anyone deserved death, it is he. No one will shed a tear for his miserable life. Countless others have met the same fate by his hand. The quest is going well, we have what we need to confront the Dark Lord and I see Gabriel's determination to see this through. The Vampires must know we have the relic and I am sure they will move to stop us, if they can.

Castle Sewers narration

 * Wygol village is safe, for now. The Vampires have lost one of their commanders, Brauner, and knews will travel to the Dark Lord quickly. This is a blow but it won't take long for them to regroup. Luckily, one of the villagers has revealed to us a secret path into the demon's castle. This will lead Gabriel into the sewers and then up into the very jaws of death. The villagers called him 'God's Savior' and his weapon they called 'Vampire Killer'. Ah, Gandolfi, how that would make you smile. As for me, once my business here is done, I shall follow my friend and aid him where I can.

Castle Courtyard narration

 * Despite his best efforts to try entering the castle unnoticed, the Vampires know that Gabriel is coming. Night is fast approaching and soon, he will have to use all his wits and powers to defeat what nightmares inhabit this place of death and decay. His strength grows by the day and yet his hate intensifies deep within. He eats little and sleeps less. She is there in his thoughts, his beloved Marie, he knows that his journey is far from over. This castle I fear will push him into the abyss from which there is no escape.

Maze Gardens narration

 * It seems getting into the castle will be more difficult than first thought. Gabriel will have to navigate the maze gardens. In this place a man can be lost forever or devoured by the creatures that hunt its labyrinthine corridors. These gardens were once the most beautiful in all Europe and many pilgrims would visit the castle grounds far away to witness their timeless beauty. Now they lie wasted and rotten, decaying as their master lives on.

Castle Hall narration

 * Time is running out. Night is almost upon us. Soon the castle will be swarming with vampires. Those who are the most powerful of their kind are able to take on the appearance of high born humans. Gabriel must be on his guard now for appearances can be deceptive. I have heard that in this place, one may face ones deadliest foes without realizing it until it is too late.

Refectory narration

 * She has the body of an innocent child yet the wits and cunning of a seasoned predator. She would kill Gabriel in an heartbeat if she could. Beautiful Laura, who was turned many centuries ago, has lived a lonely, cruel existence ever since. Gabriel will to be very careful from now on, as he can be sure that her 'mother', the one who commands here, is now fully aware of his presence and that Laura herself still has some part to play in our take.

Balcony narration

 * The Butcher who commanded the castle kitchens feeds the corpses of the dead to the Ghouls. The efficiency of the Queen's household is formidable indeed. The vampires drain the blood and the Ghouls feed on the remains, nothing is left. Using his powers is making Gabriel far stronger than I anticipated. He will need more than physical prowess when he faces her. She can put a glamour upon his hear that will tempt him to forget everything he knows, even his beloved. She holds the next piece of the mask, and I fear that he will fall at the last.

Electric Laboratory narration

 * This part of the castle was once where acclaimed scientist Friedrich von Frankenstein conducted his experiments into artificial life. He was quite mad and often would conduct horrific and depraved acts trying to discover the secrets of life itself. His own demise was equally gruesome. The Vampire Queen took him, but kept him alive. Thus over many centuries, she fed on him daily, keeping him at the brink of death, yet living and aware. Why she did this is only known to a few...she once loved life and loved living things and, before she became a lord of shadow, she vowed she would punish Frankenstein for his vile acts. As a Dark Lord, she was able to keep her word.

Chromatic Observatory narration

 * Gabriel has finally defeated Frankenstein's abomination. This hellish place is enough to thwart any man's resolve, and yet Gabriel seems completely willing to continue to the bitter end. I hardly recognize my old friend now. A steely resolve has taken hold, and compassion is now gone from his heart. He doesn't sleep these days, more's the pity. He just rages at the world and those creatures that dare to confront him. This next challenge will tax his mind further, and I fear it may break it forever.

Outer Wall narration

 * Curious, isn't it? Love can be a powerful weapon it seems, even to those who are dead. Laura has spared him. Though she has the power to take his life, she has given it back, and all for love. Perhaps she remembers her true mother's arms around her, comforting her before she became this creature. Perhaps she remembers the feelings of love thought long lost to her heart all those years ago. A child's love is without bitterness or boundaries, a pure love. I wonder what will become of her, this lost soul, when we kill her present "mother" and send her to the pits of hell where she belongs?

The Clockwork Tower narration

 * The vampire's mercy is playing on his thoughts, I can see that clearly on his face. Perhaps Laura reminded him of poor Claudia? Seeing his beloved Marie again has brought it all back to him. Marie's love is all he has now, and the hope of holding her again, the only hope. He is close now, close to the bitch who commands these vampire vermin. Gabriel will make her pay for the injustices he has felt at her hands. She is powerful, she will try every trick in the book to tempt him to her cause. There is just the small matter of the clockwork tower to overcome first. Another mad invention of Frankenstein that I hope will only delay his sweet revenge.

Olrox narration

 * The giant mechanisms and gears continue to turn, but Gabriel continues to foil them. He is now in the heart of evil. Darkness is all around, surrounding him from all sides. Here, he will meet the brother of the one he destroyed in the village. His name is Olrox. The two brothers have been her greatest champions, yet I sense their reign of evil is ending here tonight. Olrox and his brother Brauner are traitors who took sides with the Queen when she became one of the Dark Lords. He has wreaked terror on the lands ever since, but now he will meet one who is greater, more powerful than he. One who will deliver a message without any mercy. Olrox, meet Gabriel Belmont and his Vampire Killer.

The Throne Room narration

 * The blood of Olrox has opened the way to the Queen. She holds the next piece of the God mask, which Gabriel must acquire, if he is to be with his beloved again. She will try to seduce him, to glamour him, but he will see through her mask, I am sure of it. He is so very strong now and even she must fear her own death at his hands. I smell her fear, her stench. Vampires can sense the living, but the dead she cannot. She knows Gabriel is here, yet she cannot sense death close at hand also. She knows what it is he wants. Poor, beautiful Carmilla, you will cry bloody tears before this night has ended!

Bones Forest narration

 * So Pan comes once again with words of wisdom and advice for our hero. Gabriel is angry now. Carmilla's betrayal has made him question his own faith. The brotherhood means nothing to him anymore. He only wants his Marie back. He now has two pieces of the mask and only one more to find to make it complete. He must travel now to the Land of the Dead and he must face the final Lord. Death himself. There are still many leagues to travel and I cannot risk being seen, for I doubt even one of his brotherhood can help him now. He must go where none may follow... into the abyss.

Woes Moor narration

 * The stench of death is strong. A witch holds power here but I sense Gabriel is more than a match for her. The bones of his fellow warriors litter the place but he seems oblivious to them. Stoic and determined to move forward, he doggedly fights on. He has not slept for days, he rests only briefly. I sometimes hear him talking to her, telling her he loves her, that they will be together again. In the dark, he weeps for her or perhaps it is for his own lost soul.

The Music Box narration

 * The old hag has cast a spell on Gabriel making him very small. Small enough to enter the music box and retrieve the blue rose she so obviously desires. This old witch has me nervous. Something she said has filled me with disquiet. She mentioned 'The King of the Angels'...I am sure I heard her correctly. What does this mean? Why do I have this feeling of dread? I hope Gabriel will succeed and quickly, so that we may be on our way. When he has gone, I will kill this evil crow, so that she may not be a danger to anyone else ever again.

Titan Graveyard narration

 * Baba Yaga sent our hero to the Titans Graveyard and I have sent her soul to the underworld. She will trouble us no more. Now my friend enters the Land of the Dead and his final battle is coming. I must find my own path and try to meet with him at some point. For now he is on his own. The land requires sacrifice… a sacrifice I hope that he can make, because without it he will not get very far. I must have faith in him now. The seed was sown long ago and it flowers beautifully. He has come this far down the path… I must believe that he will go all the way.

Fire Pinnacle narration

 * Powerful Necromancers have used this once sacred ground to build an army of the dead. Conquering nearby lands, legions of Zombies have devoured the living and given rise to this desolation. No man has travelled here without meeting death. Gabriel now faces his toughest challenge. He now bangs his fists on the very doors of hell on Earth and the Lord who commands here is listening, waiting for him. Smiling…

Fire Cemetery narration

 * So the old God is dead. It has come to this, at the last. The blood of a God has opened the way. Good Gabriel, very good. There is only one true God and all usurpers must be cast aside. Though Pan’s sacrifice was not in vain. Now our warrior of light can proceed to his final destiny. The Lord of the Dead is the most powerful of the Lords of Shadow. Gabriel will need every ounce of his being to defeat him. I worry for him though, his mind is tired, broken even. He questions his faith, he questions his heart. Can be succeed? Come my friend, just a bit further and you shall see your Marie again.

Crematory Oven narration

 * Fueled by the very flames of hell itself, the crematory oven is where the Gravedigger does his ghastly work. A powerful demon whose mighty shovel can cleave a man in two with one stroke. The Gravedigger will rip the very soul from Gabriel, given half the chance, yet I sense that our hero is more than a match for this creature. This could be interesting indeed. I sense Gabriel’s rage welling up within him and I wonder who is the more terrible, our hero or the demon?

Necromancer's Abyss narration

 * And so it begins, the Necromancer’s abyss lies at his feet. He is dark and terrible and the cries of the dead follow him wherever he goes. There is nothing but hate in his heart. Hate for those who have taken his beloved. Who have made him do terrible things. Who have taken his humanity. Now reap the whirlwind, scions of death, for comes the Prince of Darkness.

The Dracolich narration

 * Look at him, so dark, so beautiful. He has come for his revenge and he shall have it. A killing machine without remorse, without pity. What has happened to you, Gabriel? What have you become? Love has blinded you but you have changed, my friend. Your quest is almost over, the dream is in sight. Now you must face death and you must defeat it. The mask is a powerful device and he who wields it can do anything! Bring back the dead, rule the world, destroy the universe, challenge God himself. You are the one, Gabriel. You are the one!

The Final Fight narration

 * And now the final battle is come. Marie is waiting for you, my friend. She knows what you have done. She knows everything. Marie has hoped all this time that you would save the world and here you are on the brink of it. You stand upon a knife edge. She has kept faith in you despite everything, now you must fulfill your destiny and the truth will out. I will help you, old friend. I will be with you in this your moment of victory!

Castle Hall narration

 * It seems like only yesterday that I stood there upon that cliff top, looking down into the abyss of my life. Everything that I had ever loved taken from me. Defeating the Lords of Shadow had been a hollow victory. Now I was on a journey, a journey that I could never imagine in my darkest nightmares. As I stood there contemplating my fate, a voice entered my thoughts, a cry for help that I could not ignore. A debt was owed, a life for a life and what was left of my broken humanity felt obliged to do the honorable thing to repay that debt. Looking back now, I realize that none of us has any real control over our fate. We are like leaves on the wind to be blown wherever we may.

Abandoned Wing narration

 * Evil is drawn to this place like a moth to the flame and I could not at that moment deny that I myself had returned. Now, as I look back I see the crooked path that I had been set upon all those years before, leading me inexorably to this moment. I can still see her face in my mind's eye, poor dear Laura, such a sad tale is ours. A tale of heroes who strove to save humanity only to lose our own.

Founders' Quarters narration

 * She is a lost soul. A child whose innocence was cruelly taken from her. What kind of God could allow such things to happen? Innocent children turned into monsters. I thought then I could save her. Show her some kindness that might mean something to her. What a fool I was... Just like the three Brotherhood founders, we were all betrayed. I feel a sense of pity for them now. I have traveled that road that they first set out upon and I have become that which they became. I am darkness. I am shadow.

Dimensional Prison narration

 * And so I entered the dimensional rift, seeking the Forgotten One. The air was thick with death and decay. Poor Laura had told me that this place was not for humankind, but I was no longer human and any vestiges of my humanity were now gone from me entirely. I hungered for revenge. Darkness consumed me. Rage drove me. All those people who had died or suffered at my hand were but a distant memory now. I wanted blood. The demon would feel my wrath this night, would feel the bitter taste of defeat at my hand and I would crush his soul to dust beneath my feet. The terrible path of my destiny was now laid before me and with absolute clarity of mind, I walked that path paved with the corpses of my enemies and friends alike with relish.

The Underworld narration

 * Despite his boasts, our last confrontation had proven to me that the demon could be hurt. I would need to be patient and bide my time in order to take the opportunity that I knew would eventually come. I could wait a lifetime for that moment but I didn't care anymore. I was past that now. Time was my friend and an eternity of blood, my destiny. I would make this monster pay. He will know fear; he will taste the bitterness of defeat and look into the eyes of the dragon, as his life force spills onto the ground before him. Look upon me demon, for I am darker and more terrible than thee. I am that dragon and you are my prey.