Venus
Golden Hills, Entrance
[Story, walk to either side]
Venus: Heehee! Visitors?
Venus: How nice of the two of you to come here.
Kabbu: Goodness!
Vi: Eeep! That plant can talk!
Leif: ...It can't count, though.
Venus: Huh? So there's three of you?
Venus: I see. Hm. So that's how it is.
Venus: So what brings you here? Come to take in the sights?
Vi: We're here for the artifact! Fame and riches!
Venus: Hmph! Such reckless greed! How impure!
(minibubble) Vi: Impure!?
Kabbu: Dear plant, we assure you there is more at play than mere riches…
Venus: Yeah right, you bugs always say the same!
Leif: Nice going, Vi.
Venus: If you want to get the artifact, you'll have to get to the top…
Venus: Let's see if some flytraps don't eat you before then! Ehee hee hee!
Kabbu: Vi, announcing openly you are here to take treasure wasn't very smart.
Vi: I mean, I wasn't gonna lie or anything!
Leif: We're sure that's the reason.
Vi: Whatever! You heard it. Treasure's at the top, so let's get climbing!
Leif: Let's be careful. Something feels off about this place.
Golden Hills, Upper Main
Textbox: A fly trap rests on this trunk, it seems to be waiting for something...
[Give Green Ranger Plush]
Flytrap: This texture... This must be that famous Green Ranger plush!
Flytrap: Oh, what a great offering!
Kabbu: Vi, Leif, how dare you!
Kabbu: Give it back!
Flytrap: Taking back an offering!? You ingrates!
Golden Hills, Venus Room
[Story, Walk to middle of room]
Leif: The artifact is here. Somewhere.
Vi: You sure? I mean, it's just flowers all around us.
Kabbu: Flowers... That's it! One of these flowers must be the artifact!
Leif: Uh, probably not.
Vi: Only one way to find out! Start cutting, Kabbu!
(minibubble) Kabbu: W-What!?
Venus: That's enough!
Kabbu: By the gods! It's Venus! It's Venus herself!
(minibubble) Leif: A Goddess...!
(minibubble) Vi: W-whoa!
Venus: Hee hee hee! Indeed. The one and only.
Venus: I've been keeping my ear on you, with my precious buds…
Venus: I was really, really hoping all the bridges and monsters would stop you.
Venus: So stubborn! And now, you'd even trample upon my garden!? My precious garden!?
Vi: I-It was just a joke, okay? We just need the artifact!
Venus: To line your pockets, hmph! You cared more for an artifact than your...blue friend there.
Venus: Washed up from a river, yet you worried more about a material thing than your own companion!
Vi: W-What? How did you…
Venus: My roots travel all across the soil. Sometimes, I catch some gossip.
Kabbu: I-Incredible! This is truly the feat of a higher being!
Venus: Heehehe! Though I must say, Kabbu. I am beyond pleased with your worship!
(minibubble) Kabbu: P-Please, I am not worthy!
Venus: You're so chivalrous, and kind. So why won't you share your burdens with your friends?
(minibubble) Leif: Huh?
Kabbu: Venus, please! Say no more…
Vi: What's your deal!? Is nagging people a Goddess' job?
Leif: You know everything, then? What bothers Vi, Kabbu and us.
Venus: Well, not everything. But I certainly know more than you lot.
Leif: T-Then what about us? Why are we still here, after so many years?
(minibubble) Kabbu: Leif...
(minibubble) Vi: ...
Venus: ...You, you're all way different than your average bug.
Venus: Greed, sadness, purpose... Such diverse motives within your team!
(minibubble) Kabbu: ...
Leif: Please, tell us!
Venus: Vi! Kabbu! Leif! The artifact, and all the questions you want to ask…
Venus: If you get through my special trial, they are yours!
Leif: Bring it on. We will have our answers.
Vi: Heheh! Well said! It's artifact time!
Kabbu: Venus, despite everything, I will face your trial with honor!
Venus: Hee hee hee… Get ready!
Venus: Ehee hee hee!
Kabbu: W-What in the shining crown of the Queen is that!?
Vi: T-That's way bigger than the spider!
Leif: ...Get ready, you two. We're getting what we came for.
(minibubble) Vi: R-Right!
(minibubble) Kabbu: We can do it!
[battle]
[First attack]
Venus: Hohohoho! Are you ready for this?
[first hp threshold]
Venus: Hmph. You are stronger than you look...
Venus: But have you ever seen something like this?
[second hp threshold]
Venus: Uff... You really know how to fight dirty...
Venus: But I can fight dirty too! You better get ready!
[defeat Guardian]
Venus: AYIEEEEEEEEE!!
[post-battle]
Venus: Ouch... Bugs nowadays have become quite strong...
Kabbu: It is our honor to hear so, Venus.
Leif: Now, if you'd answer us…
Vi: And hand over the artifact!
Venus: Fine, fine. I really owe you, anyways. Other than Aria, it's been years since I saw another bug It's been so refreshing!
Leif: Hm? Were your roots not all across Bugaria?
Venus: Well, my buds don't really have eyes. I can only sense things with them, you see?
Leif: So you didn't see what happened to us in Snakemouth Den?
Venus: Tell me more, you curious thing.
Leif: Back when Elizant the First ruled, our team was on a scouting mission to Snakemouth…
Leif: We fell under, and a spider trapped us. We went asleep and woke up. When Vi and Kabbu saved us. So many moons later…
Venus: That was quite a while back. Let me try and remember.
Venus: ...…
Venus: Yes, a team of three. One of them falls, the other two flee with their lives.
Leif: They lived!
(minibubble) Kabbu: Thank goodness!
Venus: The remaining one lingers, yet the presence vanishes.
Vi: What, it just vanishes?
Venus: Mhm. I don't recall feeling that presence since.
Venus: Even now, I cannot sense Leif's presence. Although I see you here. I'm sorry, but that's all I can tell you.
Leif: Venus, thank you. Knowing our team was safe brought us much peace.
Venus: Hee he he! Ain't a Goddess for nothing!
Kabbu: We are ever closer to the truth, Leif.
Vi: Yup! Awesome!
Venus: No questions from you, Kabbu?
Kabbu: Thank you Venus. But don't worry. I am managing quite well…
Vi: If anyone's fine on the team, it's Kabbu!
(minibubble) Leif: Hm?
Venus: I'll respect your wishes on this.
Vi: Anyways, that just leaves…
Venus: I know, I know. The artifact. Honestly, such a greedy Bee doesn't deserve it! Be grateful for your teammates.
(minibubble) Vi: Rude.
Venus: But anyways, here you go~
Textbox: You have found the Ancient Tablet!
Textbox: Team Snakemouth ventured into the Golden Settlement, in search of another hidden artifact and answers about Leif's slumber.
Textbox: After a festival of joy, friendship and bonding, the path to the sacred hills opened for them.
Textbox: Filled with determination, they gathered the pieces to reach its highest point, and fought off Zasp and Mothiva along the way.
Textbox: Now that they've earned the Goddess' approval and artifact, could the way to the Everlasting Sapling finally be within reach...!?
Textbox: End of Chapter 2.
Vi: Mission super complete!
Leif: We should go report back, then.
Venus: That tablet is important to find the Everlasting Sapling that the Queen's searching for.
Venus: I do not know how it works, but it should hold clues on how to locate it.
Kabbu: Thank you, Venus. How can we ever repay you?
Venus: Hmm... Just promise to visit me sometime, alright? Bring Aria if you can! Hee he he!
Venus: Oh, and don't tell others of me, of course... Stay safe, and remember, I'm always watching over you.
[talk again]
Venus: Come visit me sometime in the future! Hee he he!
[Come back to talk to her]
Venus: Back already? Well, it's nice of you to visit!
Venus: Feel free to relax around my flowers.
Buds
[First talk, to any bud]
Venus: Hey! It's you two- err, three again!
Kabbu: Venus?!
Venus: Hee hee... Yes, that's me!
Venus: I decided to help you in your quest.
Vi: Really!? You're gonna beat up stuff with us!?
Venus: ...I'm not a combat Goddess! But I CAN heal you up in no time!
Venus: ...Y'know, for a small offering of |currency,var,37|.
Vi: What?!
Leif: Why would a Goddess need money?
Venus: Listen, Aria and my followers want to thrive in life too, and they are way too dedicated to me to get other jobs...
Venus: So it's the least I can do for them! Besides, |currency,var,37| is nothing for adventurers like you!
Kabbu: Sounds like a fair deal, team. It helps us, AND Venus' followers!
Venus: Mhm! Just shove the berries in this bud's mouth when you want some healing, alright?
[Subsequent talks]
Venus: Hey guys! Venus here.
Venus: Have you come for healing? Just fork over |var,37| berries!
Textbox: Heal us!
Let's talk.
We're good.
[Heal us!]
Venus: Here you go, some Venus special healing!
Venus: Please come by again, I'm always up for a chat.
[Insufficient Funds]
Venus: Sorry, you don't have enough berries! Maybe next time.
[Let's talk.]
[varies depending on location, but generic talk is:]
Venus: The area ahead seems dangerous... But if you need to heal, just leave it to me!
[We're good.]
Venus: Ok then! Come see me if you need anything?
Golden Hills, Venus Room
[Quest: Team Snakemouth...]
Kabbu: Goddess Venus!
(minibubble) Vi: Hiya!
Venus: Vi! Kabbu! Long time no see! I'm especially glad to not get spooked by you, Leif.
Leif: Uh, sorry. We can't help it.
Aria: Goddess...I have brought you a humble offering, with the help of these brave explorers.
Aria: Please enjoy it to your heart's content, so that our village may be blessed for just a bit longer.
Venus: Aria! You know the festival's more than enough!
Venus: But thank you. I can tell it's going to be wonderful! Let's share, shall we?
Venus: Oh. My. Self!
Vi: A-Awesome!
Kabbu: Can earthly ingredients reach this flavor!?
Leif: We're gonna have to hunt for more Tangy Berries…
Aria: I-It was beyond my expectations. Thank you so much for sharing with me, Goddess.
Venus: It was nothing. I've never had a picnic! I'm feeling overjoyed!
Venus: Team Snakemouth! You're getting a healing discount from yours truly! Only 5 berries now!
Vi: That should've been the regul- Ow!
Kabbu: It was our honor!
Leif: It was worth it as soon as we tasted that dish…
Aria: Please take this Medal too, as a token of my gratitude.
Aria: I'm so relieved you enjoyed the offering.
Venus: I sure am glad I don't constantly monitor everyone, it would've ruined the surprise!
Venus: Come back again, yes? You are most pleasant company.
Kabbu: Anytime!
[talk again]
Venus: Thank you for that gift! I won't forget it!
Outskirts, Cave Of Trials
[Let’s talk]
[before putting in piece]
Venus: This is a really strange cave, isn't it?
Venus: I can just feel something interesting is hiding here! You better look around!
[after putting in piece]
Venus: Ah, I'd been wondering what this device was!
Venus: A training simulator, huh? Be sure to heal up before working out!
Outskirts, Bridge to Lost Sands
[Let’s talk]
Venus: Ahead are the Lost Sands. There's monsters and bandits everywhere, and the sand makes everything way too hot!
Venus: I'll try to support you as much as I can, but be careful as not even my roots can reach all of the desert.
Honey Factory, Processing, Pump
[Let’s talk]
Venus: A factory inside a tree? You Bees sure know how to impress!
Venus: It is a bit tricky to get my roots out here, but I'm here to heal you up if you need it!
Honey Factory, Storage Maze
[Let’s talk]
Venus: I feel so much honey! I wish I could eat it from here…
Golden Path, Chomper Cave 1
[Let’s talk]
Venus: I understand you have your reasons, but did you really really have to come wreak havoc here...?
Bandit Hideout, Stairs Room
[Let’s talk]
Venus: So, this is where the bandits make their hideout in!
Venus: I can sense lots of stolen objects deep inside, be sure to return them to their rightful owners when you can!
Sand Castle, Main Room
[Let’s talk]
Venus: This castle was built by the Roaches back when they roamed freely around Bugaria.
Venus: Ah, it still feels like it was yesterday when they were scurrying around the land trying to get stuff together!
Venus: I tell you, the Sapling brought a lot of blessings but also curses to them... Don't make the same mistake.
Snakemouth Lab, Before Boss
[Let’s talk]
Venus: Leif... You're here, aren't you? I hope you find your answer.
Wild Swamplands, Lilypads
[Let’s talk]
Venus: This place's daunting, isn't it? I hope my help cheers you up a bit!
Wild Swamplands, Boss
[Let’s talk]
[before battle]
Venus: Kabbu... You know what's ahead, don't you? Don't be reckless, I beg of you...
[after battle]
Venus: This place's daunting, isn't it? I hope my help cheers you up a bit!
Forsaken Lands, Abandoned City
[Let’s talk]
[before defeating False Monarch]
Venus: This settlement was used by the very first Ant Queen when she first arrived in these lands.
Venus: ...But now it's full of these weird mask-wearing bugs. What's their deal?
[after defeating False Monarch]
Venus: Huh, the weird bugs all left. I suppose you had something to do with that, right?
Metal Lake, Mystery Island
[Let’s talk]
Venus: Climbing that water's pretty rough! You sure you have the right skill?
Rubber Prison, Cells Horizontal/Giant Lair Bridge
[Let’s talk]
Venus: The King's got his whole army up ahead! You'd best heal up!
Giant's Lair, Entrance
[Story, walk towards next room]
Venus: Wait!
[if you’ve talked to a bud before]
Kabbu: Goddess Venus! What's the matter?
Venus: ...Listen, this is very important.
[if you haven’t talked to a bud before]
Vi: Huh? A bud?
Leif: Is that you, Goddess?
Venus: Yup! Venus here. Listen, this is very important.
Venus: I've been keeping track of your travels through my buds…
Venus: But this is my limit. I can't help you past here. You'll be on your own!
Leif: We can feel some strong bloodlust coming from the area ahead…
Venus: Yes... This is where the Dead Lands start.
Venus: Disgusting, heinous creatures roam that area where giants lived…
Venus: They are stronger than anything you will find in Bugaria. I can't fathom why they've never tried crossing over.
Kabbu: The Roaches braved such horrors just to hide the Everlasting Sapling!?
Vi: Makes sense, right? It's the ultimate challenge!
Venus: This isn't a game, I'm serious!
Vi: We're serious too! This ain't just about treasure anymore!
Kabbu: The Wasp King seems determined to go on ahead, beyond reason.
Venus: Even though it's dangerous, we can't risk him succeeding in his quest.
Leif: Yeah. We can't let him roam around. For everyone's sake.
Venus: Oh, please be careful. I've grown so fond of you all…
Venus: If you need any healing, just ask me. I really won't be able to help later.
Vi: Thanks! Alright team, we're going after that jerk!
[Let’s talk]
[ch7]
Venus: I wish I could help you more, but my roots can only reach this far.
Venus: The Dead Landers are extremely powerful! Please flee if you must!
[postgame]
Venus: It's a shame the Sapling was destroyed, but maybe it's for the best.
Venus: What brings you here? The Wasp King's been defeated...don't mess with the Dead Landers!
Ant Palace, Bridge
[Ending]
Venus: Aria worries too much! ...Thanks for helping everyone out!
Golden Hills, Venus Room
[Postgame, first talk]
Venus: Ehee hee hee! Team Snakemouth! To what do I owe this honor?
Kabbu: Please, Goddess. We are not that big of a deal!
Venus: After such a big parade, you can still act so humble...adorable!
Vi: We're just saying hi! There's no problem, right?
Venus: Oh, not at all. You know I love a visit!
Leif: There's something we were wondering...If you don't mind answering.
Venus: Hm? What is it?
Leif: You've heard the Everlasting Sapling had wilted, yes?
Venus: It was the talk of every town! To be honest, I was quite shocked as well…
Leif: We only reached the Sapling thanks to the Ancient Tablet you entrusted us with…
Leif: How DID you get that tablet?
Vi: Woah. That's right!
Kabbu: Goddess Venus! Surely you didn't just stumble upon it!?
Venus: ...Oh, alright. I guess it's fine to say.
Venus: It was a very hurt Roach, who stumbled upon my garden.
Venus: Long before the Golden Settlement reached its prime…
Venus: He begged me to hide it from those filled with greed…
Venus: I wasn't able to save him, but I kept my Goddess word!
Venus: Although rumors spread, I never let anyone have it...until you three.
Vi: Huh. I wonder what happened to him…
Kabbu: And you considered us worthy of that Roach's trust?
Venus: Ehee hee hee! You passed my trial, you know? Even if I was holding back…
Leif: Thanks for being honest... It doesn't really matter anymore, with the Sapling gone.
Leif: But we were quite curious.
Venus: It's a long chapter that's finally come to an end…
Venus: I wonder what will be the next great legend Bugaria chases! Ehee hee hee!
Vi: Heheh. Whatever it is, we're gonna find it!
[talk again]
Venus: My dear explorers, you're always welcome! It's a joy to chat with you!
Npc Spies
[Golden Hills, Venus Room]
Kabbu: Goddess Venus is so nice for someone of her status!
Leif: No kidding... Elizant II could learn a bit from her.
Vi: Maybe we should bring the Queen to visit!
Kabbu: That will probably be difficult, I imagine.
Leif: And we're not willing to put in the extra effort to make it happen.
(minibubble) Vi: Aww...
[Bud, before talking]
Kabbu: Is this one of Venus' flowers?
Leif: Looks like it wants to tell us something...
[Bud, after talking]
Leif: So Venus really is all across Bugaria...
Vi: Well, she's like a super Goddess, right?
Kabbu: Indeed. That she would bless us with her healing...I'm beyond grateful!
(minibubble) Leif: Easy there.
[Golden Hills, Venus Room, postgame]
Kabbu: We truly owe the Goddess Venus for her help in our journey.
Leif: We wish we could publicly thank her in some way…
Vi: We're gonna have to make the next festival the best one EVER!
Enemy Spy, Bud
According to Acolyte Aria, these sturdy plants are part of the Harvest Goddess, Venus.
They have amazing healing properties, and will always support the denizens of the Golden Hills when possible.
They can also shoot pollen capable of making the liveliest of bugs fall asleep.
When angered, they are able to take flight, and will shoot their pollen nonstop.
They can even heal their own wounds as long as they are rooted... Their truly divine properties require further study.
Vi: Hey, this is a Venus' Bud! I saw them in a storybook once…
Vi: I wonder if they drop any rare items? I could get rich proving they're real!
Vi: ...But maybe they'll get mad if they find out I hurt it... Bleh. Less thinking, more fighting!
Kabbu: These beings... They are similar to Goddess Venus. This hill is truly sacred ground.
Kabbu: Still, the fact they fly when I strike them...is a bit cruel. I need to get a weapon for these situations…
Leif: There's something off about this creature... We can't help but feel it's a shell…
Leif: How unsettling... While it's on the ground, we'll make sure to target it.