Golden Sun: Dark Dawn/Side Scripts/Port Rago
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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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Border Town (normal version)
Sign northwest of Border Town Southwest: Border Town Southeast: Belinsk West: Border Town Mine
Man sitting near entrance This is Border Town. Usually we're a prosperous trading town, but the border is closed, so no trading.
Woman outside inn The closed border is really starting to wear on people's livelihoods around here.
Innkeeper Our son is trapped on the other side of the border... I've been keeping his room ready for him.
Man in cyan in inn My son was on the west side of town when they closed the border... I hope he has enough to eat.
Inspect oven in inn Border Town's local soup—seasonal fruit wrapped in bacon and slowly stewed in spices for seven days. It's actually even better than it sounds.
Healer downstairs in inn The border closing hit these people pretty hard. All I can do is pray that the war ends soon and the gate opens.
Old woman downstairs in inn People who eat dream leaves here in our inn often dream of the days when the border was open. If you happen across any dream leaves, be sure to come back and dream with us!
Armory shopkeeper (before meeting pirates) There were some pirates from the Sanan Sea here earlier. What were pirates doing on land, though?
Item shopkeeper (before meeting pirates) Watch yourself. There've been a couple of rough-looking humans looking for someone around here.
Boy running around tree Watch out, stranger! I'm a beastling, and we're always ready for a fight! My daddy says it's because we haven't grown out of the animal part of our personalities yet.
Girl running around tree Grrrrowl! Have you noticed that grown-ups never growl? Don't they know it's fun?
Possible retort from Karis if you refuse to read Kraden's Letter Where are you going, Matthew? We have the letter, so hurry up and read it for us already!
Possible retort from Tyrell if you refuse to read Kraden's Letter Hey, Matthew, did you forget to, you know, READ that letter? I want to know what Kraden says!
Possible retort from Rief if you refuse to read Kraden's Letter What could Briggs want of Kraden? The suspense is almost overwhelming! Please read it and let us know.
Possible retort from Amiti if you refuse to read Kraden's Letter I am surprised that a common pirate was able to swallow his pride and ask a favor of anyone.
Armory shopkeeper (after meeting pirates) We've been seeing pirates from the Sanan Sea around here lately. Pirates! If you see any, be careful what you do and say. You don't want to cross a pirate!
Item shopkeeper (after meeting pirates) A lot of folks come through here— even pirates sometimes. I'm always nervous with those types around.
Old woman in center residence I hear that the lord of Bilibin, McCoy, won't so much as cough without the say-so of his wife. I'm certain the war against Morgal is her doing...
Old man in center residence Finally free after years of Sanan rule, you'd think we'd be at peace... Apparently Bilibin disagrees.
Inspect bookcase in center residence Diary of Border Town: ...or at least half of it. The war with Bilibin is slowly choking our trade town to death. After we fought to end Sanan rule, Bilibin, sensing weakness, moved in, and we had to close the border.
Guard at border gate You want to leave Border Town and cross into Bilibin? [Yes] I'm afraid that the gate will have to remain closed for the foreseeable future. [No] That is very wise. I understand that though their land is rich, it is small, and McCoy is a weak and ineffective ruler.
Soldier inside border gate The Bilibin soldiers have been quiet since we closed the border gate, but who knows when they'll attack?
Border Town (dream version)
Man in inn Last night the wife and I were bickering when our son came in and said something ridiculous. We laughed so hard that we forgot what we were fighting about! There's probably a lesson there of some kind...
Woman in inn Our son is such a piglet! Last night he'd fallen asleep, then popped awake and asked if it was breakfast time!
Boy in inn Is it time to eat yet?
Inspect oven in inn This soup involves bacon-wrapped fruit that has been stewed for days... More people should eat like this.
Man near upper right of town Welcome to Border Town! We're sort of a cultural crossroads between the east and west.
Woman near east end of town I was born and raised here, but I'm proud of how humans and beastmen work together in this town.
Boy in front of center building They say the more you fight, the closer you must be... My sister and I are really close.
Girl near center building Garrr... Aaah! I'm not mad or anything— I'm just joking around.
Old woman near border gate Bilibin has a king, but I guess he's kind of weak and the queen is the real power there. I wonder what it would be like to run your own country...
Old man near border gate I've heard that Bilibin is a country ruled by a woman. I wonder what she's like... Er, please don't tell my wife what I was just saying!
Man at Bilibin side Welcome to Border Town! You're coming in from Morgal, right? Heading to Bilibin next?
Woman in front of border gate at Bilibin side You know what's great? Humans and beastmen living and working together, that's what.
Old woman at Bilibin side My husband and I try to feed the local children when we can. It's terrible to go hungry.
Old man at Bilibin side My wife and I were never able to have children of our own, so we help care for our neighbors' children.
Port Rago (before receiving Kraden's Letter)
Sign near Port Rago Southeast: Port Rago Northwest: Saha Town & Kolima Village West: Belinsk & Border Town
Man at southeast exit Welcome to Port Rago, gateway to the sea for all of Morgal! Be sure to visit our famous docks.
Woman inside east residence Our shipwrights can make ships sturdy enough to actually sail the Otka Sea, so there's always demand.
Inspect oven in east residence Salted fish eggs, a delicacy to people of a certain palate... and a certain degree of wealth.
Inspect bookcase in east residence Port Rago's Sailing Song: When the waves crash 'gainst our hull, And the wind plays with the dancing gulls, Salt on our faces and fish in our nets, For sailors this is all we hope to get!
Man southwest of inn Port Rago's sailors are the best in the world! Well, with one exception... Apparently one of the Warriors of Vale actually sailed through the Sea of Time! That guy must have seawater for blood...
Woman southwest of inn Piers showed up out of the blue about...30 years ago and became a seafaring hero overnight. Wait...has it really been 30 years? I swear, he hasn't aged more than 10. Some people are just born under a good sign, I guess.
Armory shopkeeper I was in Belinsk the other day and saw a ship that was simply massive. I wonder where it could have come from...
Item shopkeeper Some people call the Port Rago shipwrights "Exathi." I guess that was the name of some legendary ancient craftsmen?
Inspect oven in shop Pancakes made in the Port Rago style, topped with seaweed and dried fish. Delicious and hearty.
Inspect upper-right bookcase in shop The Morgal Revolution: Morgal's vast, open plains gave rise to a free, open-minded people. The Sanans, jealous of Morgal freedom, marched in with armies and ushered in the darkest era of our history.
Inspect lower-left bookcase in shop Port Rago Fish: The fish from Port Rago seas are a staple of the Morgal diet. Naturally this means that fishing makes up a substantial portion of the local economy.
Boy left of armory My dad had some bad trips to the Otka Sea. We don't get crab and shrimp for dinners anymore...
Girl left of armory I hear the shipwrights are working on a really old ship now! I wish I could get into the docks and see!
Man on floating plank If you came to see the shipwrights at work, I'm afraid you're out of luck— the yards are empty right now. With their reputation, they could work all the time, but they're proud. If they don't like you, your money's no good to 'em.
Man on small pink boat I was out fishing when I saw a Sanan ship. I hurried back to the harbor, since she sure weren't a fishing boat. What are Sanan warships doing out this far...? Must've been a scouting mission...or the start of another war?
Old woman in west residence Our shipwrights aren't just in it for the money. They work for their own reasons. But the money is nice. When they're building one of their great ships, the whole town comes to life!
Inspect oven in west residence A shredded-herring-and-potato pie. Hot out of the oven and ready to eat!
Inspect bookcase in west residence Port Rago Sailing Tips: In sailing, as in life, it is always easiest to go with the flow. It is also vital to make the wind your friend, regardless of which way it may blow. This is also a life lesson.
Old man outside dock building Those docks aren't just our livelihood, they're our heritage. Our shipwrights have been respected since ancient times.
Man in front of dock building It's a pretty slow day at the docks today. But you're welcome to look around if you like.
Left shipwright You want a ship built, I imagine? [Yes] Well, there are a lot of people who want us to build ships for them. The shipwrights of Port Rago choose their customers with care. We only build for those we take a liking to. [No] Oh? So you've come to see the docks then. These docks are our inheritance from the ancients... Aren't they amazing?
Shipwright under left rolling construct I guess the Belinsk battleships are already on patrol for pirate ships roaming around offshore. I always worry when those battleships get a taste of blood. Once they get going, nothing stops them...
Far right shipwright We shipwrights of Port Rago like to say that we're the best in the world, but it's not like anyone can prove it, per se. We can, however, trace our ancestry back to the Exathi, the favorite artisans of the Jenei.
Shipwright sitting atop right rolling construct We'll have a lot of work soon. I can feel it in my hands, and my hands are usually right about these things.
Port Rago (after receiving Kraden's Letter)
Man at southeast corner of pier Huh. I could swear I saw a boat come in at dawn. I wonder why it's being worked on in secret...
Man on small pink boat You want to see the ships on the docks? [Yes] The gate to the docks is shut, so it would take a magician to sneak in there. [No] Well I'M curious. This morning I thought I saw a ship flying the skull and crossbones. Spooky...
Old man outside dock building I wonder how Briggs wrecked up his ship this time...?
Man in front of dock building The shipwrights are inside, but the doors are closed, so I can't see what's going on! I'm dying to see them work! I hear a big boat is in the docks right now! I wish I had some magic powers that would help me sneak in...
Briggs This ship is my greatest treasure and my oldest friend. I expect I'll die aboard her someday. This is the ship I'll go after Eoleo with. She should be ready by the time you guys get back from the forest.
Briggs, when attempting to leave the dock through the door Eh, that way's no good right now. Best go out the way you came in.
Pirate near left crate pile If you're here to help Eoleo, then it's better done sooner than later. We'd be obliged if you'd hurry.
Shipwright overlooking the ship This ship would barely float even before it ran afoul of the Belinsk garrison. Briggs should consider just retiring it.
Shipwright at boarding bridge Are you associated with Briggs and this...dilapidated vessel? [Yes] The great pirate Briggs. Supposedly a sailor without rival, yet his ship is this broken-down tub. We'd gladly build a new ship for him if he asked, but he says he can't give up on this old lady yet. [No] This pile of driftwood and barnacles is too old for an honest pirate ship. I wonder when it was made...
Shipwright tending to mast Briggs says his ship is full of history, but there must be just as many termites. You want to know if we can fix it? [Yes] We're the best shipwrights in the world. I would never say there was a craft we couldn't fix... But if Briggs told us to stop and sell the thing for scrap... I think we'd all be relieved. [No] You don't even have to ask? Well, you certainly know our reputation! Of course, with this much damage....
Pirate blocking stairs into ship Glad ye could make it! Briggs told us we could put faith in the great Warriors of Vale!
Shipwright at bow The ship is rotting away in at least six—make that seven—places. Is this really a pirate ship? I always thought pirates had big boxes full of treasure and whatnot. But it's not looking all that lucrative now...
Pirate at east end of deck When people find out this withered old ship belongs to the great pirate Briggs, we always get a good laugh. I s'pose he must have a reason for loving the old girl...maybe someday I'll understand.
Port Rago (after defeating Mountain Roc)
Karis, when attempting to leave the dock through the door Hey, Briggs told us we can't go in and out of there right now, remember?
Shipwright near closed entrance If you're looking for Briggs, he's probably sleeping inside the ship. Again.
Shipwright working on hole at west end Yeesh. Fix one thing, and another breaks. Repair that, the first busts open again! ...W-we're never going to finish, are we?
Shipwright near west mast Good grief! This ship is in even worse shape than I first thought! Can we just scuttle her and be done?
Pirate near east mast I was sure that someday I'd understand why the cap'n loves this old, rotten tub so much... But now I'm sure he's just crazy.
Shipwright one floor belowdecks Captain Briggs seems to spend more and more of every day sleeping. I guess age catches up to everyone...
Briggs sleeping in captain's quarters Errrrhhh... Ohhhh...
