Children of Mana script

Script

Opening Scene

'Tis a tale of long ago, when the Mana Tree was newly born. Illusia Isle floated the middle of a sea in the center of the world. Above it towered the great Mana Tree. I'm sure you've heard many stories about the Mana Tree and the Sword of Mana. The story you're about to hear tells of the only time the holy sword ever dared to defy Mana. This is how it all began…

[TAMBER'S OPENING GAMBIT STARTS] (Tamber enters Mana Village, Granny Hannah waiting for her.)

Granny Hannah: Ah, you're back, Tamber.

Tamber: Granny Hannah! You've been waiting here for me?

Granny Hannah: Well, I did ask you to go into the woods for me, after all. I'm so sorry.

Tamber: Don't mention it! It was the perfect morning walk.

Granny Hannah: I'm sure it was, but–

Tamber: Besides, you're alway taking good care of me. This is the least I can do. Here, these are the herbs you wanted.

Granny Hannah: Oh, thank you. They should help soothe my old wounds.

Tamber: From the cataclysm ten years ago?

Granny Hannah: Yes, when a beast attacked me. The pain still comes back from time to time.

Tamber: If they start hurting again, you let me know. I need you here for a long time to come. I want you to live the long life my parents couldn't.

Granny Hannah: You're so kind, dear. Say, why don't you come to my place for some tea?

Tamber: I'm sorry, Granny. I have to go see Tess.

Granny Hannah: Tess?

Tamber: She asked me to gather some plants for her research. I have to deliver them to her.

Granny Hannah: Wait just a minute, there. It's almost time for Tess to go and offer prayers at the Tree of Mana.

Tamber: Oh, right...

Granny Hannah: The prayers to the Mana Tree are a sacred ritual to give thanks to the Mana goddess. You musn't get in her way.

Tamber: I know, I won't get in her way. I'll see you later, Granny!

Granny Hannah: Thank you for the herbs, dear.

[TAMBER'S OPENING GAMBIT ENDS]