Golden Sun/Side Scripts/Bilibin

These pages compile almost all incidental NPC dialogue, both spoken and accessed with Mind Read, that exist separately from the "main cutscenes" in. This can be used as a reference to more easily look up all optional gossip at each settlement in the game without painstakingly talking to each NPC and casting the Mind Read Psynergy on them. Some technically optional dialogue the player is very likely to read is omitted. All text in italics is conveyed through Mind Read.

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Bilibin (main area of town)
Tree at entrance (first interaction) It's a tree, but it almost looks like... a man?

Tree at entrance (subsequent interactions) It looks like a living person. ''Help me... Somebody...''

Young man near entrance Welcome to Bilibin! Please, just ignore that strange tree out front! Many brave warriors have been sent to Kolima. Travelers needn't worry! You guys are so unlucky, arriving in Bilibin at such a scary time.

Gray man near entrance Did you see the tree at the entrance? [Yes] That tree was once a man... He came to our village under a curse. His last words were that he had offended the sacred tree...  [No] I can't believe you missed the tree... You should look around some more. We ended up like this because of Lady McCoy's foolishness. If only she hadn't wanted to live like a queen...

Southeast worker Something changed in the eruption. Now, all sorts of strange creatures lurk in every forest and mountain! That explosion must have been a sign of some big disaster. I'm scared!

Gray man in west residence The snow is already piling up in Imil, and the weather is freezing. If I were you, I'd wait until spring to go there. When spring comes, I want to go see that angelic Mia again.

Child in west residence We rarely see any snow around Bilibin. It must be difficult to live in a snowy town. I think I'll just stay here.

Young man in central residence That tree at the entrance is really a man cursed by the sacred tree! It's all because McCoy, the lord of this town, cut down all those trees. This is all Lord McCoy's fault, but we can't say anything... He is our leader, after all.

Lady in central residence McCoy had the trees cut down so he could build his wife a grand palace. ''Ah, Lady McCoy... I would just love to be her.'' Will I ever live in a lovely palace?

Central muscle-man There's a tower at the tip of Imil that people say was built by the gods! Everyone there calls it the lighthouse. Only great Adepts can enter the Lighthouse of Imil.

Innkeeper A curse on Kolima? What a scary development! I don't believe in curses from ancient trees.

Innkeeper's wife You can't reach Kolima, no matter how you try. Any travelers heading east are stuck here until the road opens up. Until then, I'm gonna make lots of money!

Upper green businessman at inn Grrr... Did you hear a sound? You heard it, right? [Yes] I can't hear anything over the growling of my stomach! I'm dizzy with hunger. [No] Oooh... It's been so long since I ordered... My stomach's rumbling. Where's my dinner!? ''Arghhh! That's it... I just want to scream with hunger!'' ''But I still have to smile... Boy, it's tough being a businessman.''

Lower green businessman at inn We came here because Lord McCoy was building his wife a palace. I wonder if they stopped because of the curse? ''I came to Bilibin hoping to sell furniture. Instead, all I get is...'' a palace nobody's building and a restaurant that won't serve me my food.

Worker at inn Do you believe a tree spirit can curse a man? [Yes] It's hard not to believe after you've seen that tree out front! [No] Really? Then go see Lord McCoy and listen to his story! ''I don't care who does it. Just undo that curse, now!''

Muscleman at inn I think that big tree deep in the forest looks suspicious! I see why they call that big tree in Kolima Forest the sacred tree.

Old man at inn I can't wait to see today's special! Yippee! ''Yippee! Is it ready yet? My mouth is watering just thinking about it.''

Head Chef at inn I'm really worried about Kolima. I was born there, you know? I can't even focus on my cooking. ''Father, Mother... I hope they're all right.'' I wish I could go home and see them right away.

Other chef at inn Hey, Mister Head Chef! Are you going to cook or not? Customers are waiting! Should I just forget that I'm a newcomer and just start cooking?

Lady at inn complaining to head chef Start cooking already! I've had all the customer complaints I want!

Bard at inn I've heard songs that tell of ancient trees developing strange powers. Maybe that power is what caused the curse. It has been said that a fairy named Tret lives inside the holy tree.

Sailor at inn I went to Lord McCoy looking for work... I'm too scared to accept the job alone, though... I'm getting a little scared hearing all these stories from the villagers.

Woman near item shop Lord McCoy has been quite frightened since the incident. Everyone gets worried when town leaders get scared. I wonder if we can still rely on Lord McCoy.

Girl near plaza Is it true that a mountain exploded on the other side of Goma? The sky was a brilliant red that day. It was a beautiful sight. I want to see that pretty sky again...

Boy near plaza Ever since that man turned into a tree, everyone has been too scared to go near the town's entrance. He begged for help as he turned into a tree, but no one would help him. Is that how all grown-ups are?

Old man in item shop Long ago, the lighthouse near Imil held the Water of Hermes, a magical liquid that could heal all injuries. Could the Water of Hermes save a man who had turned into a tree?

Old woman in item shop But even the legendary Water of Hermes cannot turn back time. If only there were a potion that could restore youth. The Water of Hermes vanished long ago. After all, nothing lasts forever.

Item Shopkeeper You must be used to all types of danger, being travelers and all. Lord McCoy could use someone like you. Only someone really brave would go somewhere so scary.

Woman in northwest residence How are people doing in Kolima? I've been worried... I can't imagine that everyone in Kolima turned into a tree, but...

Girl in northwest residence I know that guy who turned into the tree... I remember his clothes. He seemed so happy, and then he turned into a tree! What if that happened to me?

Weapon Shopkeeper There was an able healer in a village called Vale, but he is gone now. The world will never see such a great healer again.

Armor Shopkeeper Have you ever heard of the 'ocean'? [Yes] If you travel over the ocean to far, far away, you'll find another world. They say the world of misty darkness begins there. [No] The ocean is immense... You would want to sing if you ever saw the ocean. ''I wish I could see another world! If I were a little younger...''

Great Healer at sanctum I am starting to feel that this is only a beginning. ''Will I turn into a tree someday, too? How terrible...''

Healer at sanctum Please, give me strength at times like these...  ''Someone will save us! Just keep the faith!''

Northwest old man Have you tried heading southeast from here? [Yes] That barricade was built because there's been trouble in Kolima. [No] The road is blocked, so you might as well not even bother. I heard they put a massive barricade up... Where did these kids come from?

Northwest old woman The road to Kolima is blocked now, as per Lord McCoy's orders. No one would dare go after what happened last time.

Inspect the well near the plaza Isaac peered into the well... The bottom of the well is not visible. It looks very deep.

McCoy's Palace
Lady McCoy Are you telling me that I'm responsible for this? [Yes] Sure, I had them cut the tree down so I could build my palace! But if anyone is a victim, it's me! I've been waiting for my palace for months! [No] That curse of the tree spirit is a foolish old superstition! I just want to live in a big palace! If all this trouble was caused by the sacred tree, then all we have to do is cut the tree down!

Lower worker outside The lumber I ordered from Kolima disappeared after the incident. If things like this are going to keep happening, maybe we should stop building that palace.

Upper worker outside Have you seen the barricade we built on the road to Kolima? [Yes] It's pretty shabby, because it was built on short notice...  I had no idea it was meant to block the road to Kolima. [No] It's off to the east, if you want to see it. It was a rush job, so I had to take some shortcuts. I am glad I didn't know Kolima was involved in that incident... If I had, I wouldn't have done it, no matter what.

Left guard outside (before Isaac agrees) Lord McCoy is so upset about this curse that he can't even eat. No one believed they would turn into trees, and yet they all did!

Right guard outside (before Isaac agrees) Is there no one who can aid us now?

Right guard outside (after Isaac agrees) Lord McCoy is a very difficult man. Be careful how you act around him. Lord McCoy would never hire anyone so puny as these kids...

Inspect the well outside Isaac peered into the well... Upon closer inspection, it seems the well is dried up.

Gray man at red carpet If you want to see Lord McCoy, follow the red carpet. ''How many times do I have to tell them? Why won't they leave me alone?''

Young man at southwest inside I always believed that the old tree in Kolima Forest should be protected! I shouldn't have said anything when they were planning the new palace. I think I might have caused them to cut down the holy tree...

Guard at vault What do you think? These are Bilibin's great treasures. Whoever ends the curse can claim these as his own. What good is treasure if you get turned into a tree?

Woman at fireplace Make sure you don't offend Lord McCoy! They should never have let such young children into the palace! I'll be the one to get yelled at if they break an urn or something!

Lady at fireplace Oh, are you willing to go to Kolima Forest? [Yes] I forget how many people Lord McCoy has hired to end the curse. And yet not a single warrior has returned...  [No] You don't look too strong, but that may be for the best. Sending these children to Kolima Forest? Do they want more people to suffer the curse?

Old man in northeast tower You can see Kolima pretty well from here. On sunny days, Lord McCoy comes here to admire the view. Lord McCoy hasn't come here for some time... It's because of the curse, no doubt.

Guard in southeast tower Hmm. It seems the curse of the tree has not yet come to Bilibin. ''Kolima Forest used to be so green. Once the holy tree was cut down,'' ''everything began to turn brown. Is Kolima Forest dying...?''

Lady in front of Lady McCoy's room This is Lady McCoy's room, so don't touch anything. ''Of all the nerve! Coming into the palace unescorted!?''

Lower lady in Lady McCoy's room Milady was renowned far and wide for her beauty! That's why milord is so anxious to please her, regardless of cost. Will I ever find someone to make my dreams come true, like milady did?

Upper lady in Lady McCoy's room Oh, someday, I want to sleep in a silk nightgown like this. ''Oh, no! This nightgown has a hole... Milady will be furious!''

Lord McCoy (after cutscene) Sorry, lads, but Kolima's future is best left to more experienced men. There is nothing more to talk about! ''Tell them to go. I don't care how often they return!''

Left guard outside (after being rejected by Lord McCoy) I can't tell you anything else. So don't even ask! ''That barricade is pretty shabby... It was rushed, you see?'' ''The hinges on the barricade are quite noisy. They might break easily.''

Right guard outside (after being rejected by Lord McCoy) What a shame, huh? I guess you need to be a little older. ''I didn't think they'd let you go... You're too young!''

Inspect the bookcase in Lord McCoy's room Isaac searched the bookcase... There's a sheet of paper titled "Sweetie's Gifts." It's the list of gifts Lord McCoy has bought his wife. It's pretty long.

Inspect the wardrobe in Lady McCoy's room Isaac peeked into the wardrobe... There's a silk negligee. Isaac! Put that back!

Bilibin (main area of town) (post-Tret Tree)
Man at entrance I was turned into a tree for a while... Can you believe it? [Yes] I think I now know what it means to sink your roots in one place. But I wouldn't recommend it to anyone else. [No] Yeah, I can't even believe it myself. ''I never want to be turned into a tree again. It was terrible.''

Young man near entrance Welcome to Bilibin. We'll forget that whole curse business in no time! Not many lumberjacks are willing to cut trees in Kolima forest anymore.

Gray man near entrance You're wondering about the tree near the village entrance? It turned back into a person. Thank goodness! That guy might turn into a tree again if you go near him...

Southeast worker The eruption on the other side of the mountains seems to have stopped. Things are finally peaceful again. As long as I'm okay, I really don't care what happens to anyone else.

Gray man in west residence I always miss Altin in the winter. I used to work there in the mines, and the winters were always so warm. I wonder if there are still beautiful gems in Altin Mine...

Child in west residence My father says that it's warm all year long on the other side of the river. My father has traveled all over the world.

Young man in central residence Do you know if the holy tree survived? [Yes] That makes sense. Those who were turned into trees are back to normal. I am sure the holy tree of Kolima Forest survived, too! [No] Then how did the people who became trees get returned to normal? Did we just imagine the whole thing? It takes many years for a tree to grow so old that it becomes holy. No human should ever kill a tree as precious as that.

Lady in central residence Thank goodness they stopped construction of the palace. Lady McCoy seemed very disappointed, though. Sometimes, I wish I could see what the palace would have been like.

Central muscle-man Have you ever been to the village of Imil, up north? [Yes] Did you see the great lighthouse over there? I bet it was amazing! [No] If you ever go there, be sure to visit their famous lighthouse. I want to share with you this sense of joy that I feel!

Innkeeper Wasn't that curse in Kolima horrifying? [Yes] Even heroes like you can feel fear. Just imagine how scary it was for us poor townsfolk. [No] You can say that now, because it's all over. At the time, we were all scared out of our pants. ''Well, I was only acting scared so that I'd fit in. I wasn't really scared.''

Innkeeper's wife There will be fewer guests now that the fuss is over. Whoever ended the curse sure didn't do us any favors. It'd be better for business if the curse had not been broken so fast.

Upper green businessman at inn I'm a little surprised that the head chef is working so hard. It used to take them so long to serve your order, but not anymore!

Lower green businessman at inn There's no business here, so I'm heading south of the river to Xian. Perhaps I'll take Silk Road as far as Tolbi. When they stopped building the palace, I lost all my business. Maybe I'll buy some silk in Xian and sell it in Tolbi.

Worker at inn That was some meal! Don't you just love the food here? [Yes] I know how you feel. Go find a table and pig out! [No] What!? Why am I even talking to you, when I could be eating!? I'd better eat a lot; that chef's gonna burn out in no time at this rate!

Muscleman at inn They served so much food today! If they do that every day, they won't make any money! I wish I could eat like this all the time!

Old man at inn Ooooh... That's it... I tried my best, but I couldn't eat another bite... The food is such a good value at this price!

Head Chef at inn Two specials! One dinner! One sandwich! One dessert! Hurry up! Hey, you! Are you done yet? [Other chef at inn] Almost... [Head Chef at inn] If you want a meal, speak to the waitress. I'll go to Kolima when the customers are gone. But in the meantime, I'll cook like there's no tomorrow!

Other chef at inn I really think the head chef has changed. It's too much! I can't keep up with his energy! ''Let's see... Soup... salad...and... I forgot the dressing.''

Lady at inn complaining to head chef Let's see, serve them water...then get the silverware. The head chef will yell if you slow down... The head chef was so lazy until just the other day, but all of a sudden, I'm having trouble keeping up with how much he's changed.

Bard at inn I wonder what that eerie howling coming from south of the river was... It really gave me the heebie-jeebies. It looks like scary things are happening all over the world...

Sailor at inn The incident was resolved before I knew it... Maybe I'll head south of the river to find another job. If a kid like this could end the curse, maybe I could have done the job.

Woman near item shop I saw Lord McCoy, the chief of Bilibin, walking through town for the first time in a long while... He must be relieved to see that the curse has been broken. ''Lord McCoy seems to be having a spat with his wife. I wonder who'll win?''

Girl near plaza Lord McCoy's men said they saw the ones who saved the village. They must be reporting your deeds to Lord McCoy right now!

Boy near plaza The curse was broken all thanks to the efforts of three young warriors. Say... You're not the young warriors, are you? [Yes] That's amazing! You broke the so-called curse! [No] I didn't think so. You don't look very tough at all. ''I'm sure Lord McCoy will give you a great reward! I wonder what it will be!''

Old man in item shop I thought I saw lights in the sky over Imil last night. Could the legendary lighthouse have been...? ''There's no doubt about it! It's the light from the lighthouse near Imil.''

Old woman in item shop His eyes are red because he stayed up late last night. ''What's the big deal? Why are you making a fuss about a lighthouse?''

Item Shopkeeper It turned out that all the warriors hired by Lord McCoy were useless! Except for those cute warriors who removed the curse, that is. They call themselves warriors... but you can't count on any of them in real emergencies.

Woman in northwest residence The road to Kolima is open again. You can finally continue on your journey. Traveling makes young warriors stronger.

Girl in northwest residence Do you know what silk is? [Yes] That's what they make in Xian village on the other side of the river. The long road that runs from there is called Silk Road. [No] Caterpillars are raised on mulberry leaves. When the caterpillars' cocoons are unwound, they become silk thread. The thread is then woven into cloth used to make clothing for wealthy people like Lady McCoy. Clothes made with silk are so smooth and shiny.

Weapon Shopkeeper Our weapons are the best you can find... But you should also try the store in Altin, south of the river. Altin's got good weapons, but I still think my selection is better.

Armor Shopkeeper For some reason, the ocean fills me with hope and desire... If you ever see the ocean, remember men like me, who dream about it. ''I wish I could go out onto the ocean! Maybe I should go on a journey...'' But no, I don't have that kind of courage.

Great Healer at sanctum The curse may be over, but we can't drop our guard yet. It's still not entirely safe wandering outside of town. The signs of danger are actually more numerous than they were before.

Healer at sanctum How about that? Our wishes have come true. Peace will be kept as long as we continue our meditations.

Northwest old man I hear the barricade gate that blocked the road to Kolima is open again. Apparently, just about anyone could just waltz through that barricade.

Northwest old woman Those three kids vanished during all that trouble with the curse. ''"The Gang of Three"—HA! They're probably just dozing somewhere.''

McCoy's Palace (post-Tret Tree)
Lady McCoy Hmph! My palace is not finished! McCoy loves that holy tree more than he loves me! He said he stopped construction so that I would not be cursed... I think he's just trying to weasel out of his promise!

Lower worker outside Now that the curse is broken, why don't we start construction again? We'd still be working if we hadn't tried building using the holy tree. I told them not to use it.

Upper worker outside It's over! Over! Milord decided not to build the palace. That was close! Building a cursed palace looks really bad on your resume.

Left guard outside Do you think I can become as fine a warrior as you? [Yes] Really? Then I will try my best! [No] Don't be so harsh... Just say yes, even if you don't mean it. I will be a reliable warrior, like Isaac and his companions.

Right guard outside I could never have gone to the village of Kolima knowing the danger. You are truly courageous warriors. ''Don't leave, Isaac! Be my mentor, and teach me to be brave!''

Left guard inside while picking reward You may select a single item from among these four chests. These courageous warriors deserve to receive milord's treasure.

Right guard inside while picking reward You may choose only one item, but I trust that all of them will prove useful. Nonetheless...if your luck is sour, you may end up an item you do not need.

Gray man at red carpet The people of Bilibin will never forget your bravery. I feel sorry for the warriors Lord McCoy hired. Milord will have strong words for them if they ever come back.

Young man at southwest inside Things are looking grim south of Goma Range... Black clouds are looming. If you're headed that way, be prepared for rain. They'd be guaranteed a good life if they stayed in Bilibin under the trust of ''Lord McCoy. I wonder why they travel on as warriors.''

Guard at vault The reward you received was indeed the greatest of treasures. Courageous people have the best luck! You got a pretty nice reward, but I think you were just unlucky. I don't want you to feel bad, so I'll tell you something good.

Woman at fireplace I heard you received a spectacular reward. I hope that shows you how nice Lord McCoy really can be. I wonder what kind of treasure Lord McCoy gave them...

Lady at fireplace Lady McCoy is quite upset that the palace construction was halted. You probably won't want to approach her for a while. I wish she'd just stop whining... I don't have a palace either, and you don't see me crying about it.

Old man in northeast tower You are a fine warrior. Sometimes, we need children to remind us of our own responsibilities.

Guard in southeast tower I was watching from here. After all that fuss, you still went to Kolima? [Yes] I don't know how you removed the curse, but you're the best! [No] You lie! I saw you walking through the barricade! And then I saw you again, coming back through after the forest turned green! A courageous warrior wouldn't think twice about being turned into a tree.

Lady in front of Lady McCoy's room Milady was very upset when she left the room. Oh my... I can tell when she's upset—she always slams the door.

Lower lady in Lady McCoy's room For once, milord didn't let Lady McCoy push him around! He seems much more dashing now... Hee hee! ''Sometimes, a man's just gotta put his foot down. And oh! What a man!''

Upper lady in Lady McCoy's room AAAAH!!! Oh! For a second, I thought you were milady. You really startled me! The hole in this nightgown is just getting bigger. Has somebody else been wearing it?

Lord McCoy (after cutscene) Yeh've taught me that I cannae judge a man by his age or appearance. But I cannae figger out how ye got past the barricade... when yeh did nae e'en have the key...