Golden Sun: Dark Dawn/Side Scripts/Kaocho
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These pages compile almost all incidental NPC dialogue, both spoken and accessed with Spirit Sense, that exist separately from the "main cutscenes" in Golden Sun: Dark Dawn. 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 Spirit Sense Psynergy on them. Some technically optional dialogue the player is very likely to read is omitted. All text in italics is conveyed through Spirit Sense.
Navigation:
(Lookout Cabin) | (Patcher's Place) | (Carver's Camp) | (Harapa)
(Passaj) | (Ayuthay) | (Kaocho) | (Te Rya) | (Port Rago) | (Kolima)
(Belinsk) | (Harun) | (Yamata) | (Tonfon) | (Champa) | (Finale)
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Kaocho (initial visit)
Sign in center of Ei-Jei Northeast: Kaocho Southwest: Ayuthay Northwest: Passaj
Woman in green near entrance It's a little quiet here in Kaocho, since our army is off on a mission in Ei-Jei right now. Most merchants and farmers are part of the army, so it's like a ghost town right now.
Inspect left bookcase in sanctum The Shame of Sana: When Emperor Ko was in control of Sana, all neighboring countries quivered in fear of him. But when Ko passed away and was replaced by Emperor Unan, Sana reversed course. Now it has a policy of peace. While its citizens gained democracy, they also lost much territory.
Inspect right bookcase in sanctum The Vow of Wo: After King Wo was denied his rightful place as Emperor of Sana, he made a vow to put things right. He swore to make Kaocho into the great military nation that Sana once was, then to march upon our homeland! Thus King Wo will one day be Emperor Wo, and Sana will ultimately be the center of the civilized world once more!
Southwest man by water Sorry, I'm just feeling too tired to do much of anything except look at fish...
Inspect lower-right bookcase in lower-right building The Long History of Sana: Though the ambitious Emperor Ko founded Sana, the people of Sana have a longer history. Legend says that the Sanans lived even as far back as the ancient times, when they were allied with the ancient peoples. In fact, the Endless Wall that stretches across part of Angara is said to have been built in this golden age.
Inspect lower-left bookcase in lower-right building Eternal Life in Angara, Vol 1: The former Sanan ruler, Emperor Ko, sought the secret of eternal life before he met his end. King Wo, always trying to live up to Ko's example, now seeks the same, for why shouldn't military geniuses live forever?! It is said that a ruler named Babi, who once ruled the city called Tolbi, knew the secret of eternal life but took it to his grave.
Inspect upper-right bookcase in lower-right building Eternal Life in Angara, Vol. 2: In the southeast part of Angara was once a pilgrimage site known as Fuchin Temple. Its master monk was Nyunpa, and it was said he learned the secret to eternal life. Unfortunately, it involved enlightenment. But the deeply insightful people of Kaocho reject such silliness, and so King Wo seeks elsewhere for eternal life.
Inspect upper-left bookcase in lower-right building The Might of Ku-Tsung and Ku-Embra: The generals in Wo's army are respected by those of Kaocho, even Sana itself. They're both terrifying in battle, but some say their actual field tactics are lacking. But who would dare sully their honor?!
Woman in far east cabin A gentle soul makes for a loving husband. That's the secret to our happy home.
Girl in far east cabin I saw my dad trying to get a handle on using weapons. But he couldn't hurt a fly!
Boy in far east cabin I haven't seen my dad in a while. He's a farmer that got roped into marching on Ayuthay. He can barely handle a sword, but you should see what he can do with a plow!
Inspect oven in far east cabin It's a tofu dish that's so hot, it burns tongues from across the room!
Man in main street King Wo and the founders of Kaocho came from our homeland of Sana. They brought us here with them.
Woman in main street So King Wo has us at war again? Last time, when he sent our soldiers to Passaj, they came back in bad shape.
Inspect door of dumpling shop Tea Shop —CLOSED
Grandmother in northwest residence (after accepting errand) Could you please find my grandchild and give her a letter? Please, I'm relying on your kindness!
Grandfather in northwest residence A ways back, King Wo and Emperor Unan of Sana, our original homeland, were at each other's throats. That was when tragedy struck in our colonies in Morgal—which is in the northern half of the continent, if you didn't know. The emperor was too busy dealing with King Wo, so he didn't have time to put down a revolution that flared up in Morgal. Any Sanans living in Morgal had to run for their lives. That's how the empire lost control of Morgal.
Inspect oven in northwest residence This is sweet-and-sour pork that absolutely shimmers with pineapple sweetness. What a delight!
Armory shopkeeper Wo wants to take over Passaj and Ayuthay. King Wo is more than hungry for victory. He's voracious!
Person in armory The shops in Sana are said to be better than this one. But I think there's great stuff in here!
Item shopkeeper The Kaocho army has two generals, Ku-Tsung and Ku-Embra. They're our most fearsome warriors!
Man in item shop Sana is known for its herbal medicine. This place is run by a Sanan herbalist, so I came to take a look.
Innkeeper Have you come to be soldiers? [Yes] Too bad, because the Kaocho army is afield right now. You can't join while it's gone! [No] Why not?! If you please King Wo, he could make you into generals! You'd be rich, I tell you!
Inspect oven in inn This is a soup of the lightest broth and crunchy noodles. A perfect combination!
Man in northeast residence King Wo was one of two men in line to become the emperor of our Sanan homeland. After Emperor Ko expired, Wo expected to take over his war empire. But Unan instead took over... a scholar, of all people!
Woman in northeast residence I can't understand King Wo failing to take over the empire. How could he lose to a measly scholar like Unan?
Woman in east residence When the emperor of Sana passed away, King Wo marched back to our homeland and tried to seize command. He failed to take it from Emperor Unan. Oh, how Emperor Ko must be looking down upon our Wo with disappointment!
Man in east residence Kaocho was forged in war. Most of our people are soldiers who left our homeland, Sana, to come here. But many people miss life in Sana.
Inspect oven in east residence The oven is immaculate. It must not be used much.
Girl outside palace King Wo doesn't want war. He wants peace, and he'll smash any country that disagrees!
Boy outside palace King Wo wants Adepts. He'll do anything to get his hands on warriors who can use Psynergy. But he can't find any!
Left guard (after telling them you're Adepts) Head inside.
Right guard (after telling them you're Adepts) King Wo is waiting.
Left guard (after exiting the Ouroboros) No one may enter. Be on your way. Now.
Right guard (after exiting the Ouroboros) King Wo is too busy to see anyone right now.
Kaocho Palace
Man in center of main hall So YOU must be the Adepts that we're expecting today! It's time for your audience with the king!
Woman in center of main hall The Kaocho army is too weak to fully conquer Ayuthay. Our soldiers will come home soon enough with their tails between their legs. Kaocho's best generals are there, but they can do only so much when their soldiers are mostly farmers!
Young man in blue in far west end of main hall When King Wo came here from Sana to found Kaocho, our Emperor Ko was still alive. Back in those days, our old home was still the strongest country in Angara. Just as this new palace was finished, Emperor Ko died! Ever since then, Sana has become cowardly and weak.
Young woman in green in far west end of main hall When the emperor of Sana passed away, King Wo should have gotten his throne. But Unan stole it from him! Now King Wo will do anything to take it back from him. Even sell his soul to the devil! And who could blame him?!
Old man in far east end of main hall I see that you're all Adepts. Let me welcome you with a piece of wisdom. Absolute conquest takes patience. Once we've seized the southern shores of Ei-Jei, maybe we'll name this entire region after King Wo!
Old woman in far east end of main hall I came here from Sana when I heard about the ancient treasures in the labyrinth below this palace. But I haven't laid eyes on a single one! And neither has anyone else! It's not that people return empty handed from the labyrinth... It's that they don't return at ALL.
Left man in upper-left library Ruins are sacred places, yet King Wo dared to build this palace upon one. I'm worried that we'll all suffer the consequences.
Right man in upper-left library The labyrinth down those stairs was built by the ancient ancestors of the Ayuthay. We can't figure out how to penetrate its mysteries. When we were on friendly terms with the Ayuthay, we asked for any insights. They refused to part with their secrets.
Inspect right bookcase in upper-left library Kaocho Military Dispatch 1: We thought that Passaj would quickly fall to the military might of Kaocho. But Passaj launched a counterattack based on the might of their extreme heights. Shamefully, we lost the battle.
Inspect center bookcase in upper-left library Kaocho Military Dispatch 2: The lands around the Ayuthay castle fell swiftly to Kaocho soldiers—almost too swiftly. King Wo's generals have not been able to enter the castle itself, however. There is more to Ayuthay than meets the eye.
Inspect left bookcase in upper-left library Adepts and the Ancient Times: The modern Adepts appear to be the key to understanding the ancient ruins. For the Adepts are descendants of the Jenei, the ancient people who built the civilization that fell into ruin. Furthermore, as Alchemy returns to the world, we run the risk of being dominated by the Adepts once more.
Left guard near throne room This door leads to the throne room. King Wo is waiting for you, Adepts. Grovel before his greatness.
Right guard near throne room King Wo awaits his new batch of Adepts. But if that's not who YOU are... remove yourselves from his palace!
Kaocho (subsequent visit)
Woman in green near entrance The armies of Kaocho have been gone a long time. I wonder when they'll be home.
Southwest man by water (if you have Kaocho Dumpling) Sorry, I'm just feeling too tired to do much of anything except look at fish... [Amiti] I'm sure that my abilities would be of help.
Southwest man by water (if you have Kaocho Dumpling) Sorry, I'm just feeling too tired to do much of anything except look at fish... ...Sniff...sniff-sniff. Do I smell a Kaocho dumpling? Those bundles of tastiness always give me a burst of energy... [System Message] Would you like to give him a Kaocho dumpling? [Yes] You must be justly rewarded for your morsel of charity! Here, take my fish-watching spot! Good-bye, dumpling buddies! [No] Well, that's terrible! To be within arm's reach of one of those Kaocho dumplings... And then be denied?! I think I'll just sit here and stew about that forever.
Woman in far east cabin My dearest one says that he'll be home soon, once Kaocho finishes its work.
Girl in far east cabin My father doesn't think he's a very good soldier. I don't care. I think he's a great dad.
Boy in far east cabin The soldiers haven't come home in a long time. I miss them!
Man in main street I want to go home to Sana. I hated it there with Emperor Ko on the throne. But I hear that it's a very different place now.
Woman in main street We've heard rumors about Sana that say our homeland has become a peaceful place. I wish we could say the same in Kaocho.
Grandfather in northwest residence King Wo has left Kaocho on a secret mission. But I know what it is. Want me to tell you? [Yes] He's looking for a way to threaten his rival, Emperor Unan of Sana. The emperor's brother, Kuan, died in recent years, leaving behind two children in Morgal. King Wo wants to find those children and use them as hostages to force Emperor Unan to do his bidding. That strange woman who has been seen here helped him concoct this plan. Then away he went! [No] What, not curious about world events? That doesn't seem so safe these days.
Armory shopkeeper King Wo must be away from the palace. Everyone is FAR less stressed.
Person in armory I sing this store's praises so much, you'd think I was paid to do it! But that's not true...honest!
Dumpling chef I do the cooking around here, plus all the cleaning. So people need to cut me some slack if I screw up any dishes.
Upper-right girl in green in Tea Shop I swoon for the rice dishes here, but sometimes I dally with the dumplings. Really, who can choose?
Upper man in blue in Tea Shop All the dumplings made here are really fresh. Oh, what pillowy, juicy goodness!
Old man in blue in Tea Shop Too busy...gumming food...to talk.
Old woman in brown in Tea Shop He didn't wear his dentures today. I can't take him anywhere.
Item shopkeeper Rumors are flying! People say King Wo has left the palace with that beautiful woman. He's apparently smitten with her too—and he doesn't plan on coming back here anytime soon!
Man in item shop Mixing all those herbs and potions would be too difficult for me. I couldn't keep them all straight!
Innkeeper The Kaocho army was sent away on a campaign. That's why everything's dead quiet here.
Man in northeast residence I know the Kaocho army will be fine, because our generals are the best around!
Woman in northeast residence Ku-Tsung and Ku-Embra are frightening generals. They're as tough as they come!
Woman in east residence Summers in Kaocho are the absolute worst!
Man in east residence Spring is coming. It's going to get hotter and hotter soon, I bet!
Girl outside palace My dad's off with the soldiers right now. I wish he'd come back home so I could see him.
Boy outside palace King Wo has left Kaocho on some all-important mission! No wonder it's quieter here.
Kaocho (Grave Eclipse)
Inspect any oven It doesn't look like you can prepare a meal here anymore.
Lower corpse in main street The remains of some unfortunate soul. I had my whole life still ahead of me...
Upper corpse in main street The remains of some unfortunate soul. Never to greet a new visitor, ever again...
Corpse in front of dumpling shop The remains of some unfortunate soul. I thought it was just a dark shadow cast by storm clouds...how wrong I was.
Corpse in far-right cabin The remains of some unfortunate soul. Who knew that monsters were smart enough to open a door? Talk about unwanted visitors...
Corpse of grandmother in upper-left residence The remains of some unfortunate soul. Oh, what terrible sorrow. Never to have heard from my grandchild again...
Corpse of grandfather in upper-left residence The remains of some unfortunate soul. King Wo could lead an army but not a country, I guess. Wish I'd known that...a little earlier.
Upper-left corpse in upper-right residence The remains of some unfortunate soul. Good thing Kaocho got all our littlest ones away in time. There's a happy ending, at least!
Lower-right corpse in upper-right residence The remains of some unfortunate soul. I had my door open to cool this place. That's how the monsters got in, I guess. Wish I'd had some cold tea instead...
Upper-left corpse in lower-right residence The remains of some unfortunate soul. To move from Sana to Kaocho, and then finally come to this? My life took a wrong turn somewhere.
Lower-right corpse in lower-right residence The remains of some unfortunate soul. Did I get finished off by a monster? I must have! I would never go outside looking like this...
Corpse of guard at bottom of palace stairs The remains of some unfortunate soul. At least I helped some people get to the palace. Maybe that might help me atone for my wilder days...
Corpse of guard at top of palace stairs The remains of some unfortunate soul. I saved all the children. I'm a hero! They'll always remember me now...
Inspect palace door The door is firmly shut.
