niblheim
Cloud and the others arrive at Niblheim. The town mysteriously looks as though the incident five years ago never happened.
Special Note: Cait and Yuffie’s dialogue were removed when entering Niblheim. I’m guessing to maintain consistency with the fact that they were not in Kalm to hear Cloud’s story. The mod also added an alternative scene if Cait and Yuffie are the party members.
If Tifa is in the party…
TIFA
Huh!?
She turns to Cloud.
But… it all burned down?
CLOUD
Yeah…
TIFA
Then how is this possible? My house is still here too.
The other party member faces Cloud.
BARRETT
The hell’s goin’ on!? You imagine it all or somethin’?
NANAKI
What does it mean?
AERITH
Something’s not right.
CLOUD
I remember… the intense heat of the flames…
If Tifa isn’t in the party…
The party members look around and turn to face Cloud.
BARRETT
You said the whole village was torched, yeah?
AERITH
This is Niblheim, right? The village looks fine to me.
NANAKI
Is this Niblheim? You told us it had all burned down.
CLOUD
Yeah…
BARRETT
Were you jus’ messin’ with us?
AERITH
What’s going on then?
NANAKI
Cloud… Did you lie to us?
CLOUD
I was telling the truth!
He slumps his head and shakes it before standing up.
I remember… the intense heat of the flames…
If Yuffie and Cait are the party members since neither were at Kalm to hear about Niblheim burning.
CLOUD
I don’t get it. The village was burned to the ground…
Yuffie and Cait turn to face Cloud. He slumps his head and shakes it before standing up.
I remember… the intense heat of the flames…
If Cloud and crew enter the inn...
INNKEEPER NPC
Hello. Welcome.
CLOUD
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I want to stay
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What’s your story?
INNKEEPER NPC (I want to stay)
It’s 100 gil a night?
CLOUD
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Thank you
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I don’t think so
INNKEEPER NPC (Thank you)
Enjoy your stay.
If Cloud doesn’t have enough money…
You don’t have enough money.
INNKEEPER NPC (I don’t think so)
Maybe next time?
CLOUD (What’s your story?)
This village went up in flames five years ago. What the hell is going on?
The Innkeeper NPC briefly turns away from Cloud, then faces him again.
INNKEEPER NPC
Sir, please don’t talk such nonsense. I was born and raised in this village. Nothing awful like that has ever happened here.
If Tifa is in the party…
TIFA
You’re lying!
The Innkeeper NPC briefly turns away from the party before facing Tifa.
INNKEEPER NPC
How rude. If you’re going to talk rubbish, I’ll have to ask you to leave.
If Cloud goes back into the kitchen, a hunched figure in a black cloak will be there.
CLOUD
A man in a black cloak? He has a tattoo… The number six. Hm, he’s holding something…
Obtained Luck Source!
BLACK CLOAK #6 NPC
…Ur…rrrgh… …Must… go… Re…union.
When entering the General Store, there’s a woman in the back by a fireplace.
FIREPLACE WOMAN NPC
Nice village, isn’t it? We’ve been in business a long time.
Cloud shifts his body.
CLOUD
That’s not true.
FIREPLACE WOMAN NPC
Are you… connected with this village at all?
CLOUD
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Born and raised here
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Guess not
CLOUD (Born and raised here)
He sweeps his hand through his hair.
I lived here until I was 14, and I don’t remember you.
The Fireplace Woman NPC shakes her head.
FIREPLACE WOMAN NPC
It’s not nice to lie!
Cloud slumps and shakes his head. Fireplace Woman NPC goes back to working on the fireplace.
CLOUD (Guess not)
Cloud shakes his head.
Forget it.
FIREPLACE WOMAN NPC
Hmph.
Fireplace Woman NPC goes back to working on the fireplace. By the furnace is another black cloaked figure.
CLOUD
He has a tattoo of the number twelve. Hm? He’s holding something?
Obtained Elixir!
BLACK CLOAK #12 NPC
Can… you hear… the… …voice of… Seph…i…roth?
If Cloud enters his house, a woman wearing red will be working in the kitchen.
RED DRESS WOMAN NPC
Something the matter?
CLOUD
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It’s nothing
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I want to hear your story
RED DRESS WOMAN NPC (It’s nothing)
Good, because I’m not in the mood.
CLOUD (I want to hear your story)
I lived in this house until I was 14. The whole village was burned to the ground.
RED DRESS WOMAN NPC
You’re dreaming! Get out of here!
If Cloud enters Tifa’s house, a black cloaked figure paces back and forth in the living room.
BLACK CLOAK #5 NPC
…Must… get… it… …Bring… to… Seph…i…roth. …Then… ugh… …one… with… Seph…i…roth.
CLOUD
This guy has a tattoo of the number five.
Another black cloak figure is in the kitchen.
CLOUD
He has the number eleven tattooed on him.
Obtained Ether Turbo!
BLACK CLOAK #11 NPC
…I… must… go… Reun…ion.
Going upstairs, another cloaked figure is in Tifa’s parent’s bedroom.
CLOUD
…A tattoo of the number four.
Obtained Platinum Fist!
BLACK CLOAK #4 NPC
Where… are… you… …great… Seph…i…roth?
If Cloud goes into Tifa’s bedroom and looks at the piano…
CLOUD
Back then, I definitely played this piano. So, why hasn’t it been burned? Should I play it?
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No (If selected, nothing happens)
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Why not?
CLOUD (Why not?)
Now, how did it go?
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I can’t remember (If selected, a menu of what buttons become which notes pops up.)
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Oh, that’s right…
If Cloud plays the piano correctly…
Hmm… What’s this?
Obtained Tifa’s secret savings! 1 gil in between the keys.
If Cloud checks Tifa’s desk…
PERIODIC REPORT FOR PROFESSOR HOJO TEXT
1. Copy Activity: I am sorry to report that no copies have left the village during this period.
As previously reported, it would certainly appear that the Copies are sensing something; however, they only ever mutter the words ‘Reunion’ and ‘Sephiroth’ and show no desire to leave here
2. The Secret: A total of eight people havevisited the village this period. Fortunately, none of them were aware of the incident five years ago. More importantly, they all failed to realize that the village has been restored to exactly how it appeared before the blaze.
The staff playing ‘the villagers’ have also improved on their acting skills. There are no further issues to report at this time. End of report.
If Cloud enters the final house on the right, it will be empty. But if he goes upstairs, there will be two small back cloaked figures. The height of which reaches about Cloud's hip. When Cloud talks to the black cloak figure further away from the door.
SMALL BLACK CLOAK 1 NPC
Re…union.
SMALL BLACK CLOAK 2 NPC
Re..yoonyun.
Cloud looks back and forth between the two of them, then slumps over and shakes his head.
SMALL BLACK CLOAK 2 NPC
………
Right outside the Shin-Ra Mansion, there are two more black cloaked figures.
BLACK CLOAK 1 NPC
…Urrrgh… …Calling… …Sephiroth is… calling.
BLACK CLOAK 2 NPC
… Great… Seph…i…roth… …is… near. …Inside… mansion… …Urrrgh… …Great… Seph…i…roth.
Inside the mansion, there is a letter in the room to the left.
HOJO’S LETTER TEXT
I must rid myself of all those who would interfere with my research. That fellow from the Turks was no exception. I made some somatological improvements to his body and put him to sleep in the basement. Look for him there if you are interested. This is, however, nothing more than a capricious game that I have created. Do not feel obliged to take part.
CLOUD
There seems to be a second page.
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Read it.
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Ignore it. We need to get going. (If selected, nothing happens.)
HOJO’S LETTER TEXT (Read it.)
Move the dial on the safe carefully, but quickly. You have 20 seconds. The hints for the dials are…
Dial 1: The lid of the box with the most oxygen.
Dial 2: Behind the one with the black and white teeth.
Dial 3: From the creak in the floor next to the chair, move 5 steps left, 9 steps up, 2 steps left, 6 steps up.
The fourth dial is written in invisible ink.
Dial 4 has been revealed… [4] Right 97.
Cloud and group go to find the numbers. The first one is on the lid of a treasure chest inside an atrium.
CLOUD
Something is carved on the back of the lid… [1] Right 36.
If Cloud checks the floor around a piano…
CLOUD
Something is written on the floor… [2] Left 10.
If Cloud find the squeaky floorboard and follows the directions…
CLOUD
Something is scratched on the floor… [3] Right 59.
Special Note: Vincent can also be acquired when Tifa or Cid become party leaders.
The party leader approaches the safe.
CLOUD/TIFA/CID
I have a bad feeling about this…
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Open the safe anyway
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Don’t open it (If selected, nothing happens.)
The party opens the safe and has to battle Lost Number. After defeating it, they find a key in the safe. Obtained Key Item Basement Key!
Going down to the Shin-Ra Mansion basement, the group passes a dungeonous hallway door. Using the key found in the safe, the door opens to a room with five coffins. The middle one is closed. If the group approach it…
VOICE FROM IN THE COFFIN TEXT
Who dares awaken me from my nightmare?
The lid of the coffin flies off to reveal a man in a red cape lying in it.
Who are you!?
He sits up.
We are not acquainted. Please leave.
CLOUD
Shrugging.
It looked like you were having an awful dream.
TIFA
Pointing in his direction.
It looked like you were having a terrible dream.
CID
Shrugging.
You were havin’ a bad dream.
BARRETT
We woke ya up. Oughta be thankful.
AERITH
No wonder you’re having nightmares, sleeping in a place like this.
TIFA
Why are you having nightmares?
NANAKI
You don’t look good.
YUFFIE
Man, it must’ve been really bad! It even got to me!
CAIT
Good thing we woke ye up.
CID
The air’s pretty heavy here. How can you sleep in a place like this?
RED CAPE NPC
Hmph. This long nightmare is my redemption.
CLOUD
What are you saying?
TIFA
Tifa turns her head so that her right ear is closer to Vincent.
What are you talking about?
She turns her head back toward facing Vincent.
CID
What the hell’re ya babblin’ about?
RED CAPE NPC
It is no concern of yours. Leave. This mansion is where the nightmare began.
CLOUD
Lowering his head.
You can say that again.
TIFA
Moves her arms into a thinking pose.
That’s for sure.
CID
Taps the back of his head.
It’s startin’ to look that way, yeah!
RED CAPE NPC
Hm. What would you know?
CLOUD/TIFA/CID
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…
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Talk about Sephiroth
RED CAPE NPC (…)
Very well. Then leave me to my terrors.
The Red Cape NPC lays back down and the coffin lid closes. If Cloud checks again, the lid will fly back off and he’ll sit up again.
Is there something else?
CLOUD/TIFA/CID
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Nope. Nighty-night!
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Tell him about Sephiroth
RED CAPE NPC (Nope. Nighty-night!)
Very well. Then leave me to my terrors.
The Red Cape NPC lays back down and the coffin lid closes.
CLOUD (Tell him about Sephiroth)
Like you said, this mansion is where the nightmare began. But it’s not a dream. It’s real. This is where Sephiroth lost his mind. He found the secrets hidden here.
TIFA (Tell him about Sephiroth)
Like you said, this mansion is where the nightmare began. But it’s not a dream. It’s the truth. This is where Sephiroth went insane. He found the secrets hidden here.
CID (Tell him about Sephiroth)
Like ya said, seems this mansion is where the nightmare began. But it’s no dream. It’s the truth. This is where Sephiroth went nuts. He found secrets hidden here.
CLOUD (Talk about Sephiroth)
Like you said, this mansion is where the nightmare began. But it’s not a dream. It’s real. This is where Sephiroth lost his mind. He found the secrets hidden here.
TIFA (Talk about Sephiroth)
Like you said, this mansion is where the nightmare began. But it’s not a dream. It’s the truth. This is where Sephiroth went insane. He found the secrets hidden here.
CID (Talk about Sephiroth)
Like ya said, seems this mansion is where the nightmare began. But it’s no dream. It’s the truth. This is where Sephiroth went nuts. He found secrets hidden here.
RED CAPE NPC
Sephiroth!?
CLOUD/TIFA/CID and RED CAPE NPC
You know Sephiroth!?
The Red Cape NPC does a back flip and lands on the edge of the coffin.
RED CAPE NPC
You first.
The screen goes red and Cloud/Tifa/Cid gestures as they tells their story.
CLOUD/TIFA
…And that’s all.
CID
…And that’s it.
RED CAPE NPC
So… five years ago, Sephiroth discovered the secret behind his birth—the Jenova Project. He then went missing, but has recently reappeared. He says he is seeking the Promised Land and has taken many lives.
CLOUD
So, tell us your story.
TIFA
Okay, now it’s your turn.
CID
Well, what’s your story?
RED CAPE NPC
My apologies…
BARRETT
Hey! You lyin’…
AERITH
You’re terrible!
TIFA
Heh. I’m disappointed.
NANAKI
What? Are you joking?
YUFFIE
Whatever. It was probably depressing anyway.
CAIT
Heeey! That’s no right!
CID
Good! I’m fed up with long stories. Let’s just get the hell outta here.
RED CAPE NPC
My sins are all the greater, knowing what I do now. I will no doubt be greeted with a plethora of nightmares. And all the more wicked they shall be.
He sits back down in the coffin.
Now… please leave.
The lid of the coffin goes back on. If Cloud talks to the Red Cape NPC, the lid will fly off again.
RED CAPE NPC
You’re still here?
CLOUD/TIFA/CID
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Nighty-night (If selected, he lays back down and the coffin lid closes.)
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Who are you?
CLOUD (Who are you?)
At least tell us your name.
TIFA (Who are you?)
You can at least tell us your name.
CID (Who are you?)
The least ya can do is tell us yer name.
RED CAPE NPC
I worked at… Shin-Ra. General Affairs, Investigation Department—also known as the Turks. My name is Vincent.
CLOUD/TIFA/CID
The Turks!?
VINCENT
Formerly of the Turks. I have no affiliation with Shin-Ra now. And you are?
CLOUD
Cloud. I used to be in Soldier.
VINCENT (To Cloud)
You were also with Shin-Ra? Then do you know of Lucrecia?
TIFA
Tifa. Formerly of Avalanche. We were opposed to Shin-Ra.
VINCENT (To Tifa)
You had dealings with Shin-Ra? Then do you know of Lucrecia?
CID
Cid. Formerly of the Shin-Ra Space Program.
VINCENT (To Cid)
You were also with Shin-Ra? Then do you know of Lucrecia?
CLOUD/TIFA
Who?
CID
Tapping the back of his head.
Who the heck is that?
VINCENT
Lucrecia.
Cloud/Tifa/Cid shakes their head.
Special Note: Only Cid appears to have a line pop up here, not Cloud or Tifa.
CID
Never heard of her.
VINCENT
The woman who gave birth to Sephiroth.
CLOUD/TIFA/CID
Gave birth?
CLOUD/TIFA
Isn’t Jenova Sephiroth’s mother?
CID
Ain’t Jenova Sephiroth’s mother?
VINCENT
That is one of many myths, though it is not completely without merit. In truth, he was born to a beautiful woman. That woman was Lucrecia. She was an assistant to Professor Gusto—the man responsible for the Jenova Project. Beautiful… Lucrecia.
CLOUD/TIFA/CID
…A human experiment?
VINCENT
I was unable to prevent it. I was unable to change her mind. Those are my sins. I let the woman I loved—no—respected—suffer a terrible fate.
BARRETT
So, you sleep here to atone? Gimme a break!
AERITH
So, you sleep here to atone? That’s…strange.
TIFA
So, you sleep here to atone? That’s weird.
NANAKI
So, you sleep here because you feel bad about what happened? That doesn’t make sense.
YUFFIE
I might have guessed… Boooooring!
CAIT
This how ye atone? But ye’r juist sleepin’.
CID
But what good’s sleepin’ here gonna do?
Vincent lies back down in the coffin.
VINCENT
I must sleep now.
As the group heads back down the hallway.
VINCENT
Wait!
They turn around to face Vincent, who flies to them.
If I go with you, will I encounter Hojo?
CLOUD
Shrugging.
Dunno. But we’re after him and Sephiroth, so, I guess, sooner or later…
TIFA
Hmm. I don’t know. But we’re going after him and Sephiroth, so the chances are we’ll meet.
CID
Shrugs.
I dunno. But we’re after him and Sephiroth, so sooner or later…
Vincent turns around and makes a theatrical, vampiric like gesture with his arm.
VINCENT
Lucrecia…
He turns to face the group again.
Very well. I have decided to join you.
BARRETT
W-what?
AERITH
That was a quick change of heart.
TIFA
Wha…? J-join us?
YUFFIE
Great. Another weirdo.
NANAKI
What?
CAIT
What the heck?
CID
Hey, hey! Don’t be so damn pushy!
VINCENT
Being a former Turk, I may be of some service.
CLOUD/TIFA
Nods their head.
All right.
CID
Nods his head.
Well, all right.
Heading on to the basement library of Shin-Ra Mansion. Cloud and the group find Sephiroth in the hallway leading to study.
CLOUD
Sephiroth!
SEPHIROTH
Being here brings back a lot of memories, doesn’t it? By the way, won’t you be participating in the Reunion?
Cloud runs his hand through his hair and rests it on his hip.
CLOUD
What the hell is all this about!?
SEPHIROTH
Jenova is holding the Reunion. With the Reunion, she will become the Calamity from the Sky.
Cloud makes a startled motion.
CLOUD
Calamity from the sky? But I thought Jenova was just an Ancient?
SEPHIROTH
I see. It would appear that you’re not eligible to join us. I shall proceed north, over Mt Nibl. If you should awaken, then follow.
Cloud crosses his arms in thought.
CLOUD
The reunion? Calamity from the Sky?
Sephiroth throws a materia at Cloud, causing Cloud to double over. He then flies past Cloud. If Cloud continues to explore the basement library and searches the old tanks…
GLASS TANK 1 TEXT
C-PROJ Specimen A (Code Z)
CLOUD
Someone has scratched a message on the inside of the capsule… ‘Feeding time. That’s our chance.’
GLASS TANK 2 TEXT
C-PROJ Specimen B (Code C)
CLOUD
Someone has scratched a message on the inside of the capsule… ‘Let’s get out of here.’
If Cloud looks through the study and checks the bookshelves…
FUGITIVE REPORT 1 TEXT
X Month X Day X Year.
Two fugitives from this facility were apprehended near Midgar.
FUGITIVE REPORT 2 TEXT
Description of fugitives.
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Ex-Soldier. Number: [none]. No effect from Mako or Jenova has been observed.
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Regular. Number: [none]. Large reaction to Jenova has been observed.
FUGITIVE REPORT 3 TEXT
Measures taken.
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Shot for resisting arrest.
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No action was necessary.
FUGITIVE REPORT 4 TEXT
Other.
Due to the advanced state of cognitive impairment, taking B prisoner was not feasible, and so they were left to perish. Awaiting further orders.
Cloud heads back outside of the mansion.
BLACK CLOAK 2 NPC
… Great… Seph…i…roth… …Gone. …Over… the mountain… …Gone.
The group heads north along Mt Nibl, through the reactor, and make their way toward a new town.