Royal Blood vs Gemfire Naming & Story Mini-FAQ ------------------------------- Revision 8 - 03/30/03 Document and Translations by D-BOY http://www.oakland.edu/~dcsoboda/ ------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGE LOG: ------------------------------------------------------------- Revision 8: No real content changes, just update my contact information. Suggestions for the FAQ would be nice. Revision 7: Started a change list of events. Fixed a boatload of name inconsistencies I should have caught last release but missed due to translating sections of the prologues at different times. Revision 6: Changed the name of the FAQ since it ended up including SO MUCH story info in addition to just names. Revision 5: Changed the romanizations of several character names. Revision 4: Added translations of the Scenario prologues for all four scenario's and each family's dialogue. Revision 3: Cleaned up some spelling errors and added advisors and family names and a full translation of the game's introduction. Revision 2: Added 5th units, wizards, scenario names Revision 1: Initial release ------------------------------------------------------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS: ------------------------------------------------------------- I. Agreement II. What is this? III. Scenario Names IV. Province Names V. Family Names VI. Character Names VII. Wizards, Advisors, and 5th Units VIII. Events IX. Opening Translation X. Scenario Prologue Translations XI Credits & Notes ------------------------------------------------------------- I. AGREEMENT ------------------------------------------------------------- Suggestions for improvement are quite welcome. You can e-Mail them to me at dcsoboda@oakland.edu. I would hope that this document does generate some input. If there's any other parts of the game you're like translations of just let me know. It shouldn't take but a few minutes to add them. If you would like to use my changes list in a text hack of Gemfire or a fan remake of the game, feel free. I'd appreciate it if you credited me though. If you do use this list in something like that, e-Mail me and let me know! I'm always interested in projects like that. Lastly, do not redistribute this document without my permission. Currently the only websites with permission to house this documents are my website and GameFAQS (located at http://www.gamefaqs.com/). If you see this document at any other site, please e-Mail me and let me know. ------------------------------------------------------------- II. WHAT IS THIS? ------------------------------------------------------------- This document includes an index of changed names of families, characters, wizards & 5th units, provinces, etc between Gemfire and Royal Blood. It also includes a translation of the Royal Blood intro and the Scenario Prologues in Royal Blood for anyone interested in subtle story changes. The original idea came up at the Gemfire fan page, Isle of Ishmeria (http://www.therapyfodder.com/gemfire/) where it was suggested I do a list like this after I sent the page a load of information on the all the ports of Gemfire. I decided now (about 5 months after I did it) that it would be good to make this information into a FAQ where more people would be able to see it. Isle of Ishmeria doesn't get a whole lot of visitors (despite being the only Gemfire page on the net worth visiting) but I'm sure Gemfire players must visit FAQ sites from time to time. The format of the list is very simple. It's numbered (it makes such continuous information a bit easier to read) and formatted like the example below: NUMBER. GEMFIRE NAME -> ROYAL BLOOD NAME I couldn't think of an easier of clearer way to show all this. So without further ado, the lists. ------------------------------------------------------------- III. SCENARIO NAMES ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Erin and Ander -> Erin and Redwald 2. Flax's Shame -> Felias' Crisis 3. Terian's War -> Tirian's Struggle 4. Gemfire -> Royal Blood ------------------------------------------------------------- IV. PROVINCE NAMES ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Dunmoor -> Camelot 2. Hyland -> Brigantes 3. Norwood -> Hareck 4. Lisle -> Island 5. Erewood -> Mashia 6. Rodale -> Cambria 7. Ostlan -> Diala 8. Powice -> Powys 9. Cardyf -> Cardiff 10. Centra -> Cortani 11. Culiver -> Welmium 12. Caster -> Brancaster 13. Oldlyn -> Torvantes 14. Londre -> Rondium 15. Attley -> Atolvates 16. Linden -> Lindinith 17. Ashlan -> Dornwalia 18. Penzan -> Penzance (as in the Pirates of) 19. Celsea -> Celsie 20. Cambry -> Canterbury 21. Farlan -> Cartie ------------------------------------------------------------- V. FAMILY NAMES ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Flax -> Felias 2. Tate -> Sletat 3. Divas -> Diahs 4. La Forte -> Lafol 5. Fouche -> Fahji 6. Woode -> Woodbia 7. Randall -> Randill (minor change but does affect sound) 8. Roose -> Russ 9. Schoffe -> Scelpi 10. Harwood -> Havad 11. Aslea -> Ashelay 12. Harris -> Harrington 13. Ashley -> Astory 14. Bourchier -> Baucha 15. Rivers -> Rivas 16. Astley -> Astoly 17. Ferris -> Feraz ------------------------------------------------------------- VI. CHARACTER NAMES ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Ander -> Redwald 2. Seth -> Leofrick 3. Wolfen -> Wulfastahn 4. Elgis -> Gimerush 5. Sarthe -> Bimad 6. Aigle -> Athelstahn 7. Loryn -> Liahlia 8. Terian -> Tirian 9. Adryl -> Mordred 10. Carlyle -> Shtarkel 11. Karla -> Aglia 12. Griff -> Griffith 13. Aiden -> Adeen 14. Lenne -> Eigil 15. Nicolay -> Nicolai 16. Francis -> Tense 17. Erik -> Elias 18. Jerras -> Jurask 19. Lars -> Lanfrank 20. Erven -> Joslin 21. Geran -> Gawain (as in & the Green Knight) 22. Keyla -> Galria 23. Bryan -> Saddick 24. Gerard -> Gerald 25. Roland -> Argol 26. Geoff -> Geoffery 27. Randal -> Ulfathel 28. Andrew -> Osway 29. Elias -> Lias 30. Alex -> Fyuno 31. Gewyn -> Meltina 32. Veen -> Raygia 33. Seagal -> Eima 34. Pender -> Pendragon 35. Cairn -> Albion 36. Eadric -> Edrick 37. Kelvin -> Kelmaya 38. Robyn -> Aevel 39. Eselred -> Ethelred ------------------------------------------------------------- VII. WIZARDS, ADVISORS, AND 5TH UNITS ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Eldrow -> Cid 2. Zorax -> Laias 3. Jade -> Feera 4. Jasper -> Angas 5. Pluvius -> Meteor 6. Zendor -> Thunders 7. Empyron -> Flame 8. Scylla -> Machete 9. Chylla -> Chilla 10. Skulryk -> Poison 11. Warriors -> Highlanders 12. Spearmen -> Spears 13. Pikemen -> Pikes 14. Lizards -> Salamander ------------------------------------------------------------- VIII. EVENTS ------------------------------------------------------------- Blizzard -> Heavy Snows Fairy -> Fey (French spelling of Fairy was used) Far Gorta -> The Fear Gorta (a hungry man who gives luck to people who feed him) Fire -> Brushfires ------------------------------------------------------------- IX. OPENING TRANSLATION ------------------------------------------------------------- [Picture: Map of Ishmeria] Long ago in the past, there was a small country at the end of the seven seas. "Ishmeria"... a land where faeries appeared to humans. A land where monsters dwelt in the dark forests. How long have people called it their home? [Pictures of faeries and monsters] [Picture of the crown, Royal Blood] In Ishmeria's early days, an evil magician summoned a dragon to plunge the world into darkness. At this time, the dragon of protection, Pastha, summoned six great wizards to seal the dragon into a crown. The dragon was put to rest in the crown and the wizards became six jewels to be a symbol of power and authority. That crown's name was... Royal Blood. [Picture of Aevel taking the jewels off the crown] The power of the crown was so excessively strong; it finally tainted the heart of good king Ethelred to madness. The princess, Aevel, came to view her father as a tyrant. Then one night, she heard the kind voice of Pastha speaking to her within her heart. It said: "Royal Blood has now exceeded the power of even the gods. The wizards of the crown must once again be freed... Aevel, release the jewels into the night sky and a hero will come to rule the rebellion." [Picture of Aevel arrested and locked away] The seal on the crown was broken... and the dragon returned once again. The princess Aevel was then arrested and imprisoned deep in the castle. And as for the maniacal King Ethelred who controlled the crown to summon the dragon at will, he began a military campaign to unify Ishmeria... [Picture of Meteo] Meteo: ... the stars have begun to move. The star of destiny is shining over a blood relative. I will grant the knowledge of the cosmos to Redwald, Lord of the Lyle house. [Picture of Thunders] Thunders: Lord Erin of the Blanche house appears to be fated for hardships... But his eyes will never lose the light of hope. I will use my thunder to secure him as the new king. [Picture of Poison] Poison: To rule an order less country is like hopelessness in a virtuous heart. If Leandil has the power of monsters and my sorcery, we can cut through the poison of these turbulent times. [Picture of Flame] Flame: I've grown weary of being within the jewel. I'll join forces with the fiery country of Dornwalia's ruler, Lanfrank. The requiem for that dragon can be held in my flames!! [Picture of Machete] Machete: Elias of Felias is preventing Ethelred from advancing south... He seems to be a sharp and able person. If I lend the power of my vacuum wave, then the world will bow to him. [Picture of Chilla] Chilla: Maybe the hero is on the remote island nation? The earl of Chrysalis, Garth, may seem clumsy. However, his heart is truly pure. And so with hope, each of the jewels were scattered. Only a powerful person with the six wizard jewels can defeat the dragon and break the evil ambitions of the king to create a new Royal Blood. The imprisoned princess silently shod tears while the nobility took up their swords. And now, the crusade for Ishmeria begins... ------------------------------------------------------------- X. SCENARIO PROLOGUE TRANSLATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------- ============================ Scenario 1: Erin & Redwald ============================ And so, 6 nobles rose up to defeat the nation of Ethelred. Among them were the most powerful nobles, Erin and Redwald. To return peace to Ishmeria, all territories must be controlled, the six jewels and the crown must be obtained, and Royal Blood must be revived. And now, the curtains of the long crusade open. House of Blanche Thunders: I am Thunders! With the magic of my lightning I will make Erin a path to power. Karl: Erin! Thunders is an amazing sorcerer. With him we should be able to defeat the dragon the king has. Anselm: Our old enemy, Redwald, and the king could join forces. But don't worry, brother, it hasn't happened yet. House of Lyle Meteo: I am Meteo! A new king with great political strength would be appropriate. I'll make it happen with my cosmic magic. Leofrink: Lord Redwald, Meteo is the strongest wizard. With his help victory of the Lyle house is guaranteed. Wulfastahn: But Thunders has sided with Erin. Before we can defeat Ethelred, we must conclude our battle with him. House of Coryll Flame: I'll roast that dragon with my flame powers! Lanfrank, lend me your strength. Eustace: The red hot fires of the wizard Flame and us, Lanfrank. What a strange combination. Joslin: Before battling the dragon, we must secure our territory. There are frequent earthquakes in this region so we desperately need to build protection. House of Chrysalis Chilla: I am the ice wizard, Chilla. Please use my strength to help create a new Royal Blood. Bimad: Our Chrysalis house seems fated for misfortune. Even if father is a kind king, now is the time for battle! Gimerush: Other nobility have started to amass their power since the dispute began. They will probably attack soon. Our first enemy will be Redwald. ============================ Scenario 2: Felias' Crisis ============================ Before the great power of king Ethelred's troops came; the battle was affot within the chaos of human hearts. Elias of the Felias house annihilated the Coryll house; however he is now threatened by the Sletat house, founded by former retainer of the royal family who refused control of the king, Tirian. In the midst of this Erin and Redwald became even more powerful in the crusade as they expanded their territory. However, there is still no-one who possesses the power to defeat the king and his dragon. House of Blanche Thunders: Why has Flame joined with Tirian? What if we joined forces with Tirian? We could defeat the king quickly. Anselm: Brother, I'm sorry. I just didn't have the power to prevent the enemy from taking province 3, Colbridge. Karl: Erin, right now three border countries are our enemies. We must quickly take action. House of Lyle Wulfastahn: We've taken province 3, Colbridge, from Erin! If things continue to go our way we can defeat Blanche! Ulfahel: Brother! With Garth dead we can now take the solitary island. Galria: Brother, I will fight again! In swordplay I have never lost to anyone. Stay here and don't worry. House of Felias Machete: Lord Elias, I don't see Flame anywhere. It seems Eustace's best vassal has now sided with Tirian. Jurask: We're closing in on our pursuit of the king's troops. We should drive them into a distant land. Esuk: Lord Elias! Please! You must let my fight the king's troops. I will take province 24, Lindinis. House of Molbrew Poison: Lanfrank's power has come to an end and Flame of Coryll has come under Tirian's power. Fuster: Tirian suddenly betrayed the king. I don't understand why. Joslin, what do you think of this? Joslin: I've heard that Flame's power still resides with Coryll... perhaps it is Eustace is the one he now serves... ========================== Scenario 3: Tirian's War ========================== The crusade had escalated even further. Tirian annihilated the Molbrew house and acquired their territory. During Tirian's attack, the Molbrew family's retainer, Joslin, escaped to establish the Tordin house which now threatens the king's territory. The stage is set as Erin and Redwald continue to draw on the power of the gem wizards. For the first time, signs have begun to point to the end of the King's military threat. House of Blanche Poison: I am the wizard who controls poison. Even with Molbrew lost, I must still continue the fight to bring an end to these turbulent times. Arkin: That bastard, Redwald. To suddenly break alliances, then attack our territory and kill my brother, Anselm! Karl: Arkin, I know it's difficult but leave Redwald to me! He's too much for you to handle. House of Lyle Meteo: Chilla, the Chrysalis family which you've served has been destroyed by Lord Redwald. Will you lend us your strength? Chilla: In order to save Ishmeria I have no other choice. We must combine our strengths and end this battle quickly. Leofrick: Your old enemy Erin, King Ethelred, or Tirian... Lord Redwald, please tell me which of them I should advance on! House of Sletat Saddick: Our western territory has been lost, but I still desire to defeat the king. Father, justice will be served! Flame: That's right. With the Coryll family lost I pledge my services to help Lord Tirian save this land. Gerald: The great bishop's power and Anise's charm. These will be the keys to the Sletat House's victory. House of Tordin Meltina: How can we end this battle? We have neither a jewel nor fame. At this rate... Fyuno: Don't lose hope, sister. While the others battle, we can focus on building our power. ========================= Scenario 4: Royal Blood ========================= The people wished for peace from the bottom of their heart. Edrick had become the new ruler of the Tudoria house amonst much gossip of Ethelred having a long lost son. Loryn turned against the king forming the House of Diahs, while Pendragon switched sides choosing to battle Erin with the king... The end of the long holy war to obtain Royal Blood draws near...... House of Blanche Poison: That bastard, Pendragon! One night he betrays us and becomes one of the king's generals! What the hell is he thinking? Thunders: Pendragon has a strong, competetive spirit. It's quite a blow to lose his strategic skills. Gawain: Lord Erin, let's hurry and kill Lord Arkin's old enemy, Diahs. After that we can quickly bring down the king. House of Lyle Meteor: The battle has grown immensely. Before defeating the king, we must first defeat Erin. Chill: We six wizards of the crown must battle to bring Royal Blood to lord Redwald. Mordred: I can see my father, Ethelred, as king no longer. Redwald would be much more suited ot the task. House of Tudoria Machete: I can't help protect lord Elias any longer. Though we were once enemies... from now on I'll lend you my strength. Kelmaya: If you are Ethelred's son, then you're the one who should ascend the throne. I'll follow you. Bradley: I've heard rumors of such. If I can be any use then I, Bradley, will join your cause. House of Diahs Laias: My territory was snatched away by Edrick. Could he be the rumored lost son of Ethelred? Raith: Surely the story of Edrick being the king's son is a rumor. It seems we may have more enemies. Melgan: The king's military power is falling. Lord Liahlia will be the best ruler. ------------------------------------------------------------- XI. CREDITS & NOTES ------------------------------------------------------------- Special thanks go out to Jennifer Ornellas and everyone else at the Isle of Ishmeria board for suggesting to even bother with translating the names in Royal Blood. Also thanks to her and Patrel for suggesting some alternate province name spellings. Much appreciated! ----------------------------------------------------------- Copyright 2003