Earning our JRPG black belt - Let's Play Legend of Legaia!

I accidentally missed it way back at the beginning of the LP; normally if you already have it, Mei will just give you a Life Armband here. I actually like the way it turned out, though; it's a bit more touching when Mei gives you her pendant instead of some random accessory you likely already have.

I know, but I didn't bring it up because a) I didn't run into any, and b) I didn't want to interrupt the scene where the party enters the Bio Castle with random encounter nonsense.

Uh... I think it is, yeah. Huh, I don't think I've noticed that before. The more you know, I guess!

So, Umber's ultimate armor - does it look like Final Fantasy Dragoon armor to anybody else? Or is it just me?

It's not just you. I noticed the resemblance myself, if not to actual Dragoon armor, to a dragon of some kind, at least.

So, wait, Soren, have you never seen the ending before this?

Huh, it kinda does! I'm reminded a bit of Kain, now that you guys mention it. I wonder if that was intentional...

Nope! I'll trust those of you who have to not spoil it until we get there. =)

Huh, Ozma actually blends with Umber's armor really well.

Terra and Meta don't even TRY!

This is it, guys - the final update. It's going to be the longest one of the entire LP, so you might want to keep this thread open in another tab.

Chapter 37: A Second Chance



♪♪The Castle of Living Things♪♪

Okay, let's do this.



Just a short tunnel and we should reach-



Ruby: I feel a breeze! There's a breeze coming from over there!



*The camera switches back to the party.*
Umber: W-What's that?
*The screen begins shaking.
Ruby: Ah! Waaaaaa!
*The music slowly begins fading out as Umber turns around.*
Umber: What's wrong, Ruby? What are you shouting about?















Ruby: Please, don't let go!
Umber: I'm trying, but... my hands... I can't get a good grip... we're slipping...



*The scene fades as the party falls. A few seconds later, a slow, steady heartbeat sound can be heard as the scene fades in.*

Ruby: I've felt this feeling before...



Umber: Ruby! Where do you think you're going on your own?
*Blue gets up.*
Umber: Blue, we have to follow Ruby!
*Blue nods, and the two of them hurry after her.*









♪♪The Young Nobleman of the Mist♪♪ (The game keeps looping the first minute here, but you can listen to the whole thing if you wish.)







*Ruby jumps closer to Cort, Umber and Blue following close behind.*



Ruby: Why did you do it? You're my brother! You're supposed to be human!



Ruby: I am human! I hate being alone! It's good to be human! So Cort, be human again!



Cort: Hu-man?
Ruby: Cort!
Cort: Human? Humans are weak. Humans are dirty. I gave up being human to become a mighty being. I am a being that transcends humans! Even the Seru!



Cort: Humans are imperfect. I will use all my powers to destroy them!
Ruby: No! You're wrong, Cort!
Cort: Who interferes?
Ruby: It's me, Ruby!

*Blue and Umber hop down after Ruby.*
Umber: Ruby! Are you alright?
*Ruby gets up.*





Cort: I must destroy the humans here!

Final Boss: Cort
♪♪Unrivaled Chaos♪♪

Cort has over 65,000 HP, which is more than any other enemy in the game, even Lapis. He (it?) has paper-thin defenses and never blocks to compensate, but it could still be a long fight if you let it.







This is bad, because all of Cort's attacks deal tons and tons of damage. His physical combos only go up to four hits, but those arm-faces of his can deal upwards of 2,000 damage. Any HP-or-defense-increasing accessories will help here.





Be sure to keep your party's HP up at all times; bringing lots of Healing Berries is a good idea.

Blue will be the main damage-dealer in this fight thanks to the War God Icon, with Ruby wearing the War Soul to provide support damage. Umber will mostly be healing dudes and using a Miracle Art when he can. You should be able to chew through Cort's HP pretty effectively with this or a similar setup.













Cort will use Ultra Charge in preparation for his strongest move. You'll definitely want to use Spirit the turn after he does this.

If you don't use Spirit, I'm pretty sure that Final Crisis will K.O. your entire party (at least, it does if memory serves). It still deals almost 1,500 damage even when we do block it, so it's in your best interest to heal yourself after the attack.



Luckily, Cort always goes last, so you don't have to worry about him attacking before you can use Spoon or a Healing Fruit.

Like Songi in the Seru-kai, Cort doesn't have a visual indicator of when he's almost defeated.



Instead, he'll start using this attack.

Unblocked, Doomsday will deal almost 2,500 damage, while blocking it will deal around the same amount as a blocked Final Crisis. Doomsday is actually worse than that attack, though, since there aren't any warning signs for it. He'll start spamming it every other turn (unless he uses Ultra Charge/Final Crisis again) until you beat him, so keep on the offensive as much as possible once you see it.

Well, guys...











This is it.













See you in a minute.

Ending and Credits*

*The Bio Castle continues shaking as Ruby walks over to Cort.*



Terra: Ruby, I know how you must feel.





Terra: Hari did the best he could, but I think Noaru Valley is done for. The age of Seru... Our era is over.























Ruby: Terra, don't leave me alone! Don't leave me!

*It would be super swell if you watched this to the end (or at least skipped to the 22:25 mark).

Terra: And besides, you're not alone. You have Blue and Umber.















♪♪Noa's Dreams♪♪













*The music fades.*

♪♪Destruction of the Castle of Living Things♪♪

♪♪World of Humans♪♪

...and brought to humankind a new world of true peace, completely free of the Mist. Children of Rim Elm! Be proud of Blue, whose home is our village!





*Blue nods as he bends to pick up the pack.*







*Blue nods.*



*Dr. Usha abruptly runs into the area.*



Dr. Usha: I have a Soren take me all the way here... only to find that the biggest hero, Blue, is about to leave!
*Blue gets up and turns to face Dr. Usha.*



He's an old friend of ours. Built some faulty bombs that almost got us killed. Good times.

Blue: Dr. Usha, a brilliant scientist.
Dr. Usha: Correct. I am Usha, a veritable warehouse of knowledge.



We don't need to thank those who have helped us on our journey - saving the world is thanks enough. There's no point in training at Biron Monastery since we're already pretty awesome. Ruby is a dear friend, but Blue already has Mei. That just leaves seeing the world in its true beauty.

And I know just who to take with us.

Blue: To see the Mist-free world.
Dr. Usha: I see. Just what I would expect of you, Blue. You wish to see the fruits of your efforts! Yes, well, if those are your intentions, then it's fine with me.



Dr Usha: I will remain in Rim Elm to gather material for my book until you return, Blue. *notices Val and Nene* Those two there. They must be your family, Blue?
*The two of them nod, and Nene moves out from behind Blue.*
Dr. Usha: Pardon me for disturbing your saying farewell to Blue. Tell me everything outside.
Val: What a character you are, Dr. Usha! Ha ha! Very well. I will tell you what you want to know.

Well, we're in control of Blue, one last time. We should talk to the townspeople before setting off - it'll be a while before we see them again, after all.



Hunter: Rei, Esto and Juno... I wish they were still alive so I could tell them... Tell them that we were reborn when the Ra-Seru gave us their lives at the end. That the Ra-Seru gave us new bodies immune to injury and sickness. Thank you. Thanks to you and the Ra-Seru, I can work hard like this.



Woman: Ho hum! Things are so peaceful around here, there's nothing to complain about anymore! Oh, Blue! I didn't know you were there! But isn't it amazing how much the world can change once it starts changing?



Worker: Just like us, this tree was tough enough to survive all those years in the Mist.
Worker: I don't mind tough manual labor at all! After all, I helped build the shelters at Vidna!



Gate guard: So before you go, eat a bellyful of this special stew my wife made.



Sure.

*Blue nods.*
Woman: Good! Young people should have a hearty appetite!
Blue ate the hot stew! The heartwarming, home-grown taste of Rim Elm!



Disco King: Such an instinct for dancing! Such shining talent! And you tell me Ruby is already gone?! Oh, how lamentable! Oh, the despair! But after living in the big city for so long, I find this simple village refreshing! So I've decided to start a new life here! I'll teach the villagers all the hottest dances!



Nice back-bend.



Woman: The Memory Statue must have gotten its power from Tieg, just like the Seru.



That's okay. We don't need to use any Memory Statues anymore. We'll just remember our experiences ourselves.



Well... tough luck, man. We have to make our own way, now.

Blue: You want to rely on the Seru?
Gate guard: H-Hey, I was just joking! I am fed up with Seru! Besides, now that the Seru-Kai has been destroyed, there won't be any more new Seru, anyway. By the time we have grandkids, the Seru will just be the stuff of fairy tales and bedtime stories.



Worker: We're going to build a new Rim Elm, with our own hands. Building houses is hard work, but it feels great!





Well, I think I can pretty definitively say that this village will never be meat-fused again.

Blue: Don't be stupid!
Hunter: Yeah, you're right! Ha, ha! The town being swallowed up like that? That'll never happen again! Don't worry! By the time you get back, the village will look so good you won't even recognize it!



Old man: When you were young, I used to tell you all about what the world was like before the Mist came. But now you know far more about the outside world than I do! I've got a new lease on life now, though, so I'm going to learn as much as I can!

Luctes: You may have heard already, but the Seru are gradually losing their power.



Well damn... technically that means the Soren won't exist after a while. You guys gonna be okay with that?

Blue: Will you be alright?
Luctes: I appreciate your concern, but don't worry! Our Elder and the rest of the Soren have made an important decision! We've decided to live on the surface as ordinary humans. My younger brother Grantes will have much to teach us about how to live as surface-dwellers.



Dr. Usha: Blue, Val is a wonderful father, and Nene is a wonderful sister.



Well yeah. We've kinda been busy lately, what with packing and helping rebuild the village...

*Blue nods.*
Dr. Usha: My intuition was right, as usual. Well, then, I will make it brief. First of all, you do know that no more Seru will be created anymore, yes? Our good friends in Sol are still experimenting, but it's no use. With Uru Mais destroyed and the Seru-kai gone, no new Seru will ever appear again. What's more, the Seru already here are gradually losing their power. My calculations show that most of the Seru will die off in the next year or so. We avoided the Seru in the age of the Mist, but losing them completely is another matter.



Brief my ass...

Dr. Usha: But, Blue! I have faith in human potential. The human race will never die out, as long as we have people like you to carry on Tieg's wishes.
Val: Ah, Blue. I was just talking with Dr. Usha. We were talking about how the Ra-Seru's amazing powers healed my legs... And how everyone in the village feels as if they've been reborn. The Ra-Seru have given us a new lease on life. It's a miracle we'll never stop talking about.





Drake guard: King Drake would like to consult with you, Blue, regarding the rebuilding of Legaia. Blue, please come to Drake Castle! We need you! The people of Drake all sincerely hope that you will!



Zalan: My son, Pepe, and I are traveling the world together on a jewel buying trip!
Pepe: I'm learning the secrets of the jewelry business as we travel. Blue, if you ever need a wedding ring, I'll give you a good price!



Hey, don't put words in our mouth.

*Blue shakes his head.*
Woman: Now that the world is at peace, I'm planning on traveling by myself. Blue, maybe we'll meet somewhere out there, someday. I hope we do!



Tetsu: Blue, you are an excellent student. I'm proud to have taught you the martial arts of Biron. I'll be praying for your safe journey.



That's just what we were going to do.



♪♪Mei♪♪



It's what we came over here to offer, actually.

*Blue nods.*
Mei: Oh, thank you! This is the day I've been waiting for, the day we finally get to travel together!



*Mei walks into the unfinished house; Blue follows.*
Mei: Tee-hee! I'm so excited!

We should probably tell Maya that we're taking Mei with us.

Maya: Don't worry about me. I'll be fine. But please, Blue, look after Mei. Don't be selfish towards Blue, Mei! Good luck. Let me worry about things here.

Well, that's about everyone... Time to go.



♪♪World of Humans♪♪

Village Elder: After the village was rescued from Juggernaut, and Ruby left the village... Ruby was carrying a baby, wasn't she?

Hmm... sounds like the Ra-Seru's power saved Cort, too.

Blue: Yes, I think that was Cort.
Village Elder: As I suspected. Cort, too, must have been reborn when we received new life from the Ra-Seru. I know that it was Cort who brought the Mist into the world. And I also know that Cort is Ruby's only blood relative. Ruby must have been trying to leave with Cort unnoticed. She must have decided to raise Cort by herself. Ruby is quite a young woman.



Village Elder: Blue, are you about to leave Rim Elm? {Yeah.} Have you said goodbye to everyone in Rim Elm? {Indeed I have.}







Everyone: Good luck! Take care! We'll be waiting for you! Remember, this is your home!
*Blue and Mei turn to leave the village, but turn back one last time.*



*Blue and Mei turn to each other, nod, and leave the village.*



♪♪The Earth of Joy♪♪





With that...



♪♪End Title♪♪

Legend of Legaia comes to an end.









After seven months...

Thirty-seven updates...











One hundred and twenty-five videos...

And way too damn many words and screenshots...















This Let's Play is officially over.

There's no New Game Plus, and there aren't any sidequests that have opened up now that the credits are rolling.









It kinda bums me out, really...











Because it means I don't get to update this thread anymore.



I didn't do this by myself, though; I had some help along the way. I'd like to thank the following people for helping to make this LP possible:



First, BSauls and Lord Foul for writing these two FAQs, without which I might have had to spend more time grinding than I would've liked, and asukacrystalrose for putting the soundtrack on YouTube.





K73SK, for making this fansite, without which I wouldn't have known the HP of the bosses; it also helped with some miscellaneous information, like the item locations for the last few dungeons. He even helped me out during my emulation troubles.

ASephiroth for a low-level strategy for the Lapis fight, eightfold for showing the trick to kill that boss instantly, and Sdawkminn for beating the Master-rank tournament so I didn't have to.





And, last but not least, I'd like to thank you guys for taking the time to read the LP.



Without your support, I might not have been able to finish this. Even when I unintentionally went on hiatus for a month, you guys still took time out of your day to read the thread and watch all the damn videos I made. For that, you have my sincere thanks.













As for future LPs, I have a couple ideas. I'll definitely do the sequel, but I'll have to play it first, and I have a few more games I want to LP in the meantime, so that'll be a while off. My next project will probably be Breath of Fire, since I've already reserved it (Thanks, Tefari!), but after that? Well, you'll just have to wait and see.



I think I'll wait on starting Breath of Fire for a while, though; I believe I've earned a break after all this. I'd say a month or so should be good, but who knows? Until then, thank you all for indulging some nerd on the internet while he spent way too much time and effort talking about a video game he likes. You've been a great audience.

I... don't remember a screen like that.

Impressive LP, and I really like how you wrapped it up at the end.

Can't wait til the sequel!

Thank you, Soren, for putting so much time and effort into something really awesome for us other nerds on the internet to enjoy.

(I wish this was the sort of thing you could put on a resume. Getting through an LP like this and maintaining quality throughout takes tenacity, y'know?)

I eagerly await whatever you do next, whether it be Breath of Fire (another series I really loved), Legaia 2, or something else entirely.