Agnihotra Sutra

These guys are weird, so eager to get chummy...

We'd better be careful.

Yes, yes, you should be careful.

Well, since you both say so...

Huh!?

Huh!?

Hey! You startled me!!

That's Paimon's line!

Hm... Speaking of which, little one, who are you?

Aranakin isn't a "little one," Aranakin is Aranakin!

You can't listen to those sand grains. They're liars with bad minds who are here for the Aranara!

Bad minds, bad bad minds!

What...? Paimon didn't get that at all...

White Floaty is silly, so White Floaty didn't get it.

Wha— Hey!

He's talking about those people from just now.

Nara Traveler smart, that's what Aranakin means.

Huh? You know our names?

Aranakin smart. When you talked to them, I listened. I heard that Nara's name is "Traveler" and that your name is "Paimon."

But Floaty Paimon is silly and doesn't understand Aranakin.

Floaty Paimon is like that, it's true.

Hey! Paimon's not silly!

First, we need to find Zohrah Mushroom. Zohrah Mushroom, is little shiny spots, just like my songs!

But to find Zohrah Mushroom, you need "Kusava."

Um, that's fine. You guys are great. Aranakin can entrust Kusava to you.

Hmm... it comes again, things Paimon can't understand. Kusawan? What is that?

Fatty fruit, bitter fruit. Temporary home of Aranara memories. Kusava makes Aranara strong.

Mawtiyima is feeling sick, Marana is getting bigger. We must go quickly. Quickly!

W—Wait a second, we don't even know where we're going!

Zohrah Mushroom! We need Zohrah Mushroom, to prepare Arahaoma. We need Arahaoma, to help Mawtiyima be lively again!

I know where Zohrah Mushroom is, I take you there!

Alright... Hey, wait for us!

Aranakin's right to trust you. Nara Traveler is no sand grain but a mighty seed! Aranakin must sing about it and let everyone in the woods know!

Yay~ Kusava~ Kusava~♪

Cool~seek~wan~♪

Ko~se~han~♪

Ku! Sa! Va! Happy!

Aranakin is going to the Mawtiyima Forest and meet up with friends. You must come see us and join the ritual coming up!

Over here, Nara Traveler, Floaty Paimon!

There's water everywhere. That "Zohrah Mushroom" you mentioned... Is it really here?

Here, underwater. Rocks and vines protect and cover him, so he's safe in water.

Rocks blessed by Nara Varuna broke apart by themselves after many many moonsets.

Broken rocks sealed off the path to Zohrah Mushroom and protected him.

Aranakin can repair the rocks and make the water leave, so we can find Zohrah Mushroom.

Use the Kusava to summon Aranakin's power. Aranakin... trusts you will treat the Kusava well?

Of course. We'll cherish anything you entrust us with!

*humming* Kusava~ Kusava~♪

Cool~seek~wan~♪

Wow, that was terrible.

Is this the Zohrah Mushroom? It looks so... mundane.

Mm, this is...

Eh?

It is just an ordinary mushroom, very cunning. Very clever.

Eh? So we wasted all that effort?

Zohrah Mushroom is no ordinary mushroom, thus more cunning and clever. He's probably escaped by now.

...Mushrooms can run away too?

Of course! They don't have roots but can absorb nutrients in rocks. They don't have legs but can run, for they are mushrooms, not plants! But don't fret, Nara Traveler, let me ask this fellow.

It said, Zohrah Mushroom went to a cave that has Marana, which has dissolved in the water. It's very dangerous.

But why would the Zohrah Mushroom go there?

Because Marana moves too fast and must be stopped. Zohrah Mushroom can stop Marana, but won't hold up for long.

Mmm... Then we better get going and save the mushroom!

Yes, we must hurry!

Oh yeah, friend Aragaru is waiting for you too. I'll tell the plants along the way to inform him that you're coming.

He'll be waiting for you in the cave where the moon falls. He'll guide you to the dead Nara's old home. The walking Shroom-Kin now live there. Be careful.

Stop.

You can't enter.

Why are you people here again? Come on! What are you doing here?

...

Hmph, you can't even come up with an answer, that's so suspicious!

You can't enter.

You can't enter, and that's that.

Are you two serious?

...

...It's three. Three at least.

Pardon my boys, they're not good with words. I've already made it clear that I'd never threaten friends. It was just a warning, that's all.

Whatever you want is not in this cave, unless it's death. Everything dies in there, no matter what it is.

Don't try to scare us. We've experienced all kinds of danger!

Why would I try to scare you when I'm elated to see you again? I'm just worried about your safety.

We discovered a Withering Zone inside. That's why we've drawn a circle at the entrance to warn commoners from wandering in.

Where's the circle then?

...

Where's the circle?

...

Tell me now, where's the circle!

I, uh, he, uh...

You're the boss, so there's one if you say so.

Ahem. Regardless, my friends, the cave is treacherous and unpredictable. I suggest you leave right now.

How come it's you again?

"Again"? Well, I guess fate works in mysterious ways. It's got plans for us.

Alright, alright... Don't listen to me, then. Like I said, I warned you out of the goodness of my heart. Go in if you insist... It's not like you're hiring us to be your bodyguards, right?

Come on, boys. We're out of here.

...

Ahem, let's go!

I'm here! Nara Traveler, and White Floaty!

Whoa, where have you been?

Some bad "sand grains" were here. They were up to no good, so I didn't want to come out.

Are you referring to those Eremite mercenaries? Are you afraid of them?

White Floaty wrong! I'm not afraid! They're weak, I'm strong!

No, no! Hmph! Nara Traveler only says irritating things!

Anyway, the water here... It's showing some strange colors. Do you think it's because of...

The Withering.

Correct, it is Marana. It permeates the water and dances like mist... So you can't drink the water, and it makes the plants sick.

Thanks to Zohrah Mushroom, Marana has withdrawn a little. But Marana is still too much around. Zohrah Mushroom is not feeling well. He's in danger.

But the place is all affected by The Withering. How are we supposed to get close?

Hmm... Look at that odd old rock over there! Repair it and the crack in the pond should open big enough... to drain the water away.

But... even if we can drain the water, what are we going to do with The Withering here?

Well... We'll worry about that later! We also have to break the seal protecting Zohrah Mushroom to let him join us!

Okay, got it. Let's get to work then!

I'll bear that in mind.

Oh, and... Uh, don't go yet...

Aranakin loves to sing and share songs with friends. But Aranakin doesn't know if Nara could hear Aranara's songs.

Yes, we can! Paimon loves to sing too!

Then Aranakin will give you this song. Please take the songleaf. Follow its veins with Nara's voice and the song will come out.

So you mean that, uh, we can follow the score and learn your song?

Yes, yes! Paimon the White Floaty can be smart sometimes!

Okay, that probably came out wrong, but thanks!

Yes, together!

Speaking of the Mawtiyima Forest, Aranaga is waiting for you there. He presides over the Arahaoma ritual. Go see him!

Let's hear your offer first.

Are you serious about doing business with her?

Minum, Ziri, I got it! Find a messenger to inform the client! And we're leaving now!

Those were tough opponents. The Withering couldn't stop them, Anqa and Isan got hurt too. So before they catch up with us...

Boss...

Didn't you hear what I said? What are you waiting for?

He is here already.

...

*sigh* I just can't get rid of you, can I...

Sorry, my "friends," we just wanted the Zohrah Mushroom for our client. Just business, nothing personal.

Friends? We're not friends! How can you still call us that?

What do you mean, little one? I already apologized. Let's just let bygones be bygones, okay?

Aaahh!! You...!

Seriously, you've proven you're extraordinary by giving Anqa and Isan a good thrashing.

I admire warriors like you. It's my honor to be your friend. But... business is business. I'm sure you understand, right? I hate to break our friendship.

It would be such a shame to let some boring business get in between us friends!

Just get to the point.

Take it easy, my friend. You're the ones who are cornered in this cave. You wanna risk your life for it? Not a problem.

But I'd rather not see more of my people get hurt over a lousy mushroom. The pay's just not worth it. So, let's make a deal...

Who would trust a scammer like you?

Well, that depends on how much you're willing to pay.

The Zohrah Mushroom is gone! Look, over there...

The awful "sand grains"! Follow them!

These guys are weird, so eager to get chummy...

We'd better be careful.

Yes, yes, you should be careful.

Well, since you both say so...

Huh!?

Huh!?

Hey! You startled me!!

That's Paimon's line!

Hm... Speaking of which, little one, who are you?

Aranakin isn't a "little one," Aranakin is Aranakin!

You can't listen to those sand grains. They're liars with bad minds who are here for the Aranara!

Bad minds, bad bad minds!

What...? Paimon didn't get that at all...

White Floaty is silly, so White Floaty didn't get it.

Wha— Hey!

He's talking about those people from just now.

Nara Traveler smart, that's what Aranakin means.

Huh? You know our names?

Yes, Aranakin smart. When you talked to them, I listened. I heard that the Nara's name is "Traveler" and that your name is "Paimon." But Floaty Paimon is silly and doesn't understand Aranakin.

Floaty Paimon is like that, it's true.

Hey! Paimon's not silly!

Mawtiyima is feeling sick, Marana is getting bigger. We must go quickly. Quickly!

W—Wait a second, we don't even know where we're going!

Zohrah Mushroom! We need Zohrah Mushroom, to prepare Arahaoma. We need Arahaoma, to help Mawtiyima be lively again!

I know where Zohrah Mushroom is, I take you there!

Alright... Hey, wait for us!

Well, you picked on the wrong person! The Zohrah Mushroom is ours now!

Impressive! Nara Traveler made those bad "sand grains" run off in a couple of moves! Pow! Smash!

That's super fighter Nara Traveler for you!

They're gone... They better not try to scam us again next time. Anyway, we got the Zohrah Mushroom!

The bad "sand grains" are terrifying, but Nara Traveler is even more so sometimes... Scaring people away with strange words.

Well, yeah, Traveler is like that sometimes.

(Ready for combat) I can offer you a lesson.

Yeah, you're extorting the wrong people!

I see. I respect your proposal.

Hmph... Your tenacity is so infuriating! We're deep in the red for this one! All right, boys, get ready to fight!

I'll make it short, then. A rich old man in the Akademiya hired us, the Eremites, to find the Zohrah Mushroom in the forest.

The pay's very good, but the deadline's very tight. And as you can see, a young and charming woman like me really needed Mora.

...

You know the rest. Sorry for using you to get this Zo... and almost killing... Uh, almost stopping you from pursuing me.

But since you're alive and kicking, we'll still be friends and let bygones be bygones, right?

No! That's attempted murder. Let bygones be bygones!? Someone could have gotten killed!

Well, that's exactly what I'm worried about. They're all my family. I don't want to endanger anyone, or it's a bad deal.

Therefore, it seems that a peaceful resolution is the way to go. But what do you want the mushroom for, anyway?

We need it to save the forest.

(Ready for combat) Your losses aren't my problem.

...Don't want to do business, eh?

*sigh* Get them, boys!

Hmph... That old man did mention the Zohrah Mushroom is the key to eradicating The Withering, and that was why he wanted us to get it at all cost.

But it ain't anything valuable, and The Withering in these blasted woods have nothing to do with us desert dwellers.

The intrinsic value of the mushroom, plus labor, medical expenses for Anqa and Isan, fines for breach of contract, and... a little extra to compensate a friend.

That comes out to 450,000 Mora and not a penny less. How's that? You're getting off cheap.

What!? That's robbery!

500,000 Mora for calling me a robber and hurting my feelings! We're traders, so watch your words.

I accept your offer.

What!?

Haha, all right! 550,000 Mora it is!

What the heck!?

Giving you guys a good thrashing seems to be the better deal here.

Ha! Is that the so-called buyer's pride? I like it!

Take everything valuable from them!

Because that's how I like it!

But I don't have that much Mora on me right now.

Sorry, no IOU! Perhaps you can give me that squawking flying pet of yours as collateral?

Eh!? Don't do that!

You're kinda cute when you bargain. I'm listening.

Give me the mushroom and I promise you'll get your money later.

I didn't think a promise could be worth that much. But what are you going to do if I don't believe you?

Minum's kneecaps look brittle to me.

...

Don't be full of yourself. They're The Farrokhzadan and also my boys.

I've already taken down two of you. What's a few more?

Hmph... Interesting offer you have there. I'll believe you... this time. Let's go, boys.

Not so fast.

Why? You changed your mind?

I'm pondering how you're going to compensate us.

Interesting. And why would we do that?

Because you laid the trap and tricked us! Plus... ahem, Ziri's nose, Minum's kneecaps, Anqa and Isan's injuries...

Tsk, name your price.

Mora is the best compensation.

That's right, Mora!

Yeah! Got to be valuable, at least!

I see. If this would prevent my boys from getting hurt...

Well, you should've seen it coming!

...That's not a good way to do business. Agha Farrokh will never forget your offense, and you will get it when the table is turned.

Let's go, boys, and remember their faces!

Final advice: Keep one eye open when you sleep at night. Don't forget, my "friends," you haven't paid for what you bought yet.

Ha, friends! How nice to see someone alive in this dump!

Hi, call me Lunja, of The Farrokhzadan, even though technically, I'm a Farrokhdokht, haha! These are my boys...

...Minum.

Ziri.

Very good, very upbeat! As you can see, me and the boys welcome you here. Please help yourself to a hot meal!

Ahem, right, Minum, Ziri?

...

Uh... Ms. Lunja, they don't look very enthusiastic...

Ahem, show some enthusiasm, boys!

*sigh*...

Welcome, strangers.

My apologies! They're from the desert and haven't gotten used to the rainforest.

It's humid and stuffy. You can wring water out of your shirt, pants, and bandana. It's such a mess after every fight...

You probably know we have three thousand terms to classify sand, and tens of thousands of ways to deal with it.

But moisture and plants? I'm out. They make me uncomfortable the whole time, and I feel like I'll never be able to deal with them.

That's enough of my nagging. Job comes first... And too much complaining hurts morale! After all, life is life, but business is still business, right?

(Hey, Traveler, Paimon thinks we just ran into a bunch of weirdos.)

Ahem, excuse me, but I didn't get your names. Where did you come from and what are you doing here?

Just call me Traveler.

Paimon's name is Paimon! We're here to...

We're adventurers just passing by.

Is that so? What could be in this rainforest that is worth risking your lives for?

Haha! You adventurers are such interesting people. May the gale and sand never blind you and may you find what you seek!

We don't mean to interrupt, boss, but...

It's time we get going.

...

All right. We've got to run, my friends. Sorry we can't extend our hospitality.

Once we part, you're on your own. Without the desert folk watching your back, you'd better keep an eye out for wild beasts...

The savage jungle is just like desert. In the desert, when you leave your tribe, you're on your own. You will be an easy prey for the hungry beasts.

Is that a threat?

A threat? Why would I threaten my friends? It's just a kind reminder! Who do you think I am?

How irritating... Come, Minum and Ziri, let's go!

Wait...

The pot...!

Just leave it there for our new friends! Let's go!

Ha, friends! How nice to see someone alive in this dump!

Hi, call me Lunja, of The Farrokhzadan, even though technically, I'm a Farrokhdokht, haha! These are my boys...

...Minum.

Ziri.

Very good, very upbeat! As you can see, me and the boys welcome you here. Please help yourself to a hot meal!

Ahem, right, Minum, Ziri?

...

Uh... Ms. Lunja, they don't look very enthusiastic...

Ahem, show some enthusiasm, boys!

*sigh*...

Welcome, strangers.

My apologies! They're from the desert and haven't gotten used to the rainforest.

It's humid and stuffy. You can wring water out of your shirt, pants, and bandana. It's such a mess after every fight...

You probably know we have three thousand terms to classify sand, and tens of thousands of ways to deal with it.

But moisture and plants? I'm out. They make me uncomfortable the whole time, and I feel like I'll never be able to deal with them.

That's enough of my nagging. Job comes first... And too much complaining hurts morale! After all, life is life, but business is still business, right?

(Hey, Traveler, Paimon thinks we just ran into a bunch of weirdos.)

Ahem, excuse me, but I didn't get your names. Where did you come from and what are you doing here?

Just call me Traveler.

Paimon's name is Paimon! Ara...

Ara...?

We're adventurers just passing by.

Is that so? What could be in this rainforest that is worth risking your lives for?

Haha! You adventurers are such interesting people. May the gale and sand never blind you and may you find what you seek!

We don't mean to interrupt, boss, but...

It's time we get going.

...

All right. We've got to run, my friends. Sorry we can't extend our hospitality.

Once we part, you're on your own. Without the desert folk watching your back, you'd better keep an eye out for wild beasts...

The savage jungle is just like desert. In the desert, when you leave your tribe, you're on your own. You will be an easy prey for the hungry beasts.

Is that a threat?

A threat? Why would I threaten my friends? It's just a kind reminder! Who do you think I am?

How irritating... Come, Minum and Ziri, let's go!

Wait...

The pot...!

Just leave it there for our new friends! Let's go!

Come, my friends, sit down and have some tea! So, did whatever it was in the cave scare you away?

Haha, it's fine, really! You're still alive, aren't you? Nothing matters more than that. Some things you just have to let go.

Is that so? That's great. Minum, Ziri, you guys heard that? Let's make a toast to this great adventurer!

To courage...

To health.

To the bleak paths ahead and the treacherous exits to come! Cheers!

You're our guests. Make yourselves at home.

...

Be careful in the cave.

Ha, friends! How nice to see someone alive in this dump!

Hmm... It's sealed. We need to look around for the stones that can lift the seal. Use the Kusava!

Well, nothing comes easy...

Golden Nara and White Floaty, you are here! I am Aragaru!

Plants and mushrooms told me you would come, I have waited a very long time!

Eh...? You know us...? Do you need us for something?

Yes! Something big, very big!!!

Whoa, slow down. Take your time.

Marana is growing, bigger and bigger. Forests are afraid to speak, afraid to breathe... Marana wants to eat them...

To stop Marana, Aranaga is busy preparing the Arahaoma ritual. But Arahaoma... still needs the Barsam Flower.

Paimon sees... But where can we find this Barsam Flower?

Heehee, Baaaarsaaam Flooower! Impressive, huh?

The Barsam Flower is at where mushrooms grow. The place was Nara's home many, many moonrises and moonsets ago.

But then... wet dirt covered Nara's dreams, and new plants grew in their memories. They were dried up and reborn generation after generation... That is the kind of place we want to go.

Hmm... Paimon doesn't quite understand, but it sounds pretty scary.

Not scary, not scary. Plants love places Nara are scared of. So, lots of plants there.

There are runes left by Nara and Aranara there, for not forgetting and for recalling after forgetting. Go there and find the Barsam Flower!

Hmm... Then let's go to the place Aragaru's talking about!

Oh, right! And also Kusava!

With Kusava, Aranara strong, strong! Can clear the path for everyone! Aragaru can smash the rocks! Hah! Yah! Boom!

Aragaru is so tiny, but so strong!

Hehe, yes, very strong! Hmm... But it has to be a cracked rock with green vines. Ones with no cracks, not strong enough to smash them.

What's "Kusava"?

Kusava holds memories and dreams. It is chubby, bitter, and full of power. It is the fruit of flowering plants, and also the seed of new life.

This, for you. Take good care of it. Aranara only give this to important ones, so... do not eat it!

Hmm... Moon comes and goes, not much left now... Walking Shroom-Kin are always inside, increasing now... This is very bad, we must hurry.

Golden Nara and White Floaty, you are here! I am Aragaru!

Plants and mushrooms told me you would come, I have waited a very long time!

Eh...? You know us...? Do you need us for something?

Yes! Something big, very big!!!

Whoa, slow down. Take your time.

Marana is growing, bigger and bigger. Forests are afraid to speak, afraid to breathe... Marana wants to eat them...

To stop Marana, Aranaga is busy preparing the Arahaoma ritual. But Arahaoma... still needs the Barsam Flower.

Paimon sees... But where can we find this Barsam Flower?

Heehee, Baaaarsaaam Flooower! Impressive, huh?

The Barsam Flower is at where mushrooms grow. The place was Nara's home many, many moonrises and moonsets ago.

But then... wet dirt covered Nara's dreams, and new plants grew in their memories. They were dried up and reborn generation after generation... That is the kind of place we want to go.

Hmm... Paimon doesn't quite understand, but it sounds pretty scary.

Not scary, not scary. Plants love places Nara are scared of. So, lots of plants there.

There are runes left by Nara and Aranara there, for not forgetting and for recalling after forgetting. Go there and find the Barsam Flower!

Hmm... Then let's go to the place Aragaru's talking about!

Oh, right! And also Kusava!

With Kusava, Aranara strong, strong! Can clear the path for everyone! Aragaru can smash the rocks! Hah! Yah! Boom!

Aragaru is so tiny, but so strong!

Hehe, yes, very strong! Hmm... But it has to be a cracked rock with green vines. Ones with no cracks, not strong enough to smash them.

What's "Kusava"?

Kusava holds memories and dreams. It is chubby, bitter, and full of power. It is the fruit of flowering plants, and also the seed of new life.

Hmm... Moon comes and goes, not much left now... Walking Shroom-Kin are always inside, increasing now... This is very bad, we must hurry.

Ahhh! *cough* *cough* *cough* Wh—Why did so much water gush out!? Paimon almost got drowned!

Because the Realm of Khab is the Barsam Flower's dream. When the Barsam Flower wakes up, the dream will disperse into the air.

So the weight of the water can't be withstood, and water will gush out! Whooo! Splash! Cool and refreshing.

Hmph... Let's see if you could still say the same if Paimon was washed away and never found back!

Hehe, Aragaru knows where Nara and White Floaty are. Plants can also tell me where you've gone. You'll be found!

We have the Barsam Flower now, so next is to find the Zohrah Mushroom and the Yajna Grass before we can ask Aranaga to make the Arahaoma!

We have the Zohrah Mushroom.

Yes, thanks to Nara Traveler and White Floaty! If it were Aranaga, he'd definitely say, "Just like Nara Varuna, you are..."

Hehe, that is to say, Nara Traveler and White Floaty are amazing!

Go find my friend Aranaga. He surely has something that needs your help! You can find him in the Mawtiyima Forest!

All right, we got it!

Next... I'm going to the Mawtiyima Forest, too, to prepare for the Arahaoma ritual. Let's meet there!

Here, look!

What's this...? It looks like a child's drawing... What's it supposed to be?

Memory! Aranara memories can store in tubers, in seeds, can flow in leaf veins... But Nara memories are carved in the stones!

Hehe, whenever the moon is high up in the sky, the three of us Aranara would come here, recall stories from the past, just like Nara!

Hmm... Then what's in this drawing?

It's not a drawing, it's a rune... It's a river of light, and in it are flower stems blooming with stars. The river and stars send us brave Nara.

The Grandmaster of Verdure cultivated the bud of wisdom in the hearts of brave Nara and let Aranara guide them... to the glimmering water cave.

Hmm... That's it. There are other runes nearby. Let's go and see them.

Ahhh! *cough* *cough* *cough* Wh—Why did so much water gush out!? Paimon almost got drowned!

Because the Realm of Khab is the Barsam Flower's dream. When the Barsam Flower wakes up, the dream will disperse into the air.

So the weight of the water can't be withstood, and water will gush out! Whooo! Splash! Cool and refreshing.

Hmph... Let's see if you could still say the same if Paimon was washed away and never found back!

Hehe, Aragaru knows where Nara and White Floaty are. Plants can also tell me where you've gone. You'll be found!

We have the Barsam Flower now, so next is to find the Zohrah Mushroom and the Yajna Grass before we can ask Aranaga to make the Arahaoma!

We need two more plants...

Yep! I have to go back to the Mawtiyima Forest and can't accompany Nara Traveler and White Floaty in your search for Aranakin... But Aranakin really likes to play near Nara territories.

Nara and white floaty must be careful. There are Naravaluka roaming about there. Aranakin calls them "sand"... You can't trust their words! They're bad!

Got it. We'll be careful!

Next... I'm going to the Mawtiyima Forest, too, to prepare for the Arahaoma ritual. Let's meet there!

Golden Nara and White Floaty, you are here! I am Aragaru!

The Realm of Khab is up ahead, outside the cave... But we must be careful on the way there.

This earth is where Nara sleep. Once here were stone homes Nara made. But after they fell asleep, plants came from their dreams and became owners of this place.

Oh...

Does White Floaty understand?

Not really...

Because Floaty is silly.

Hey, whose side are you on!?

This is the place!

But this is... blocked by vines? There's no way we can get in!

Hehe! Don't fret, White Floaty! Watch me.

Wow... How did you do that, Aragaru? Paimon wants to learn this!

Heh, Aragaru can talk with vines, so the vines will make way for Aragaru! The language of vines is like singing. It's hard to learn for Nara... But if Nara wants to learn, I will teach you!

Paimon wants to learn! Please do teach Paimon later, Aragaru!

Okay, if I don't forget you!

This is the Realm of Khab! This is where plants' sweet dreams hide!

See? Growing over there is the Barsam Flower!

Wow...

Yeah, a little bit too quiet... Paimon is having goosebumps...

The Realm of Khab is very weak... Shroom-Kin came in, ate lots of nutrients, but the Barsam Flower is not hurt... Not yet.

Let's go lift his seal, then talk to him!

Okay, we'll lift the seal. Then you can go talk to him!

Aragaru just needs to talk to the Barsam Flower, right?

Shh! Shh! Quiet, don't wake him.

The Barsam Flower was woken up from his dream by us, he is very angry.

Eh?

But if it's for Arahaoma, then I suppose we can be forgiven.

Barsam Flower, Barsam Flower, for Arahaoma, for Mawtiyima's revival... Please join us.

Huh? Oh... Ehh?

Paimon is trying to listen to the Barsam Flower's response!

Great! The Barsam Flower agreed to adventure with us!

Yay! We got the Barsam Flower!

Hmm, and... the Barsam Flower said be careful with our heads.

What does that mean?

Protect our heads and roots, or damage will be caused when water comes...

Eh? Wait... What is that sound?

Watch out!

Golden Nara... Yep, that's right, Nara Traveler, and the Floaty, White Floaty.

Hello, Aranaga, I am! Been waiting here for a long time, I have!

We've also been looking for you for a long time, little bean!

Aranaga, I am. Little bean, I am not. Soft-Fluffy White-Mushroom Floaty.

Soft and fluffy... white mushroom? What? Are you talking about Paimon?

No, it does not!

I'm Traveler.

And Paimon is Paimon, hello!

Um... Aramango, what can we do for you?

It's Aranaga. My friends, Nara Traveler must have met. They are the ones who led you here, correct?

Yes, we met your two little friends! They said we could meet you here.

Welcome to the Mawtiyima Forest, my garden, this is. Many flora friends, mushroom friends here. Here, they love.

Because is here, Mawtiyima. Protects us, protects the forest, Mawtiyima. So can gather with friends, help friends thrive, Aranaga.

But need help, we. Can give help, Nara Traveler.

So... What do you want us to help with?

Chase away Fungi for you?

Yes, yes, correct you are, Nara Traveler.

Turning into a dull color, Mawtiyima is very sad... But you guys can definitely help, she said. So I waited for you here.

Morty... mi-amore... momma-mia? Argh! However you pronounce it! What is it?

It's what Nara Varuna left behind, gathering the Elements and nutrients to feed the forest, Mawtiyima.

"...During the first moon, made the Fungi came to life, Mawtiyima. During the second moon, the branches woke up."

"On the ground, the moon cast shadows, shadows of the chattering leaves..."

"During the third moon, startled lazy flowers from sleep, Mawtiyima. They blossomed one by one, lively and rambunctious," said the long-lived trees...

But after many, many more moons, Marana came out of the moons' shadows and devoured Mawtiyima.

They came too, the walking Shroom-Kin, not afraid of Marana, but very frightening.

Huh? Paimon is getting more and more confused...

Because White Floaty is silly.

Hey, why are all of you like this!

Oh, you should have the Kusava already.

Don't eat it. Is for waking mushrooms and vines, the Kusava.

When mushrooms and vines wake up, they will carry everyone higher so that you can find the Yajna Grass!

Yammering Grass? What's that?

It's "Yajna," destinated to turn into Arahaoma. Very cute and pitiful.

Over there, its home is. I point it to you, I take you to see.

Um, find it and then what do we do?

Make it and its other two friends into Arahaoma, then open the... pass?... puzz?... of vines that leads to Mawtiyima... Use Arahaoma.

You mean "path"?

Yes, Nara call a flat stripe with no grass a "path." Nara don't like plants. Aranara like plants. But the meanings, same.

Only this way will Marana recede, Mawtiyima said. Everyone is also urging me, flowers and trees.

So you came to us?

Golden Nara, very much like Nara Varuna. Save the forest, save us, must be... should be able to.

For some reason that last pause really annoys Paimon...

Aranara trust you, so please trust Aranaga as well. Let Aranaga bring you there.

Whoa, by the looks of your eagerness, it seems like something very serious.

Serious, yes. Be ahead of the moon, not behind.

What's this about behind the moon now...?

He meant time's running out.

I'll take you to the Yajna Grass.

Here it is! The Yajna Grass! It's protected, the Yajna Grass!

Unseal it, and then we can talk to the Yajna Grass!

I am ready.

Paimon too!

So... Aranakin, Aragaru, let's start the ritual.

The Yajna Grass is right here!

Excuse me, please. Let me say a few words, with the Yajna Grass.

Though it's the garden of Aranaga, there is only one Yajna Grass here...

There were many, once. Whenever the moon rose or fell, a Yajna Grass would grow...

But it came, Marana. In the wake of Marana, walking Shroom-Kin came. They ate and ate. Died, many Yajna Grass, leaving just this one.

Then what are you guys gonna do after we use the Yammering Grass to make Arahaoma?

It's the Yajna Grass, White Mushroom silly. But no need to worry. The important seeds are kept safe by Jamikayomars. The gate of Mawtiyima, Jamikayomars is guarding.

Paimon sees...

Willing to become Arahaoma, he said.

And... Thank you.

Next, let's go to Jamikayomars, together.

Then lead the way, little bean!

Little bean, not! Aranaga! Floaty is mean!

Okay, okay, Paimon is not mean!

Over here, Jamikayomars is!

Nara Varuna's memory cup grows here, so the name is Jamikayomars. Jamikayomars is guarding Mawtiyima, so cannot enter, those bad guys.

But... Where, the Marana you spoke of is?

Talking like this? Since when did you start...

Mawtiyima has been infiltrated by Marana. So we must infuse Arahaoma into Jamikayomars.

He will open the path for us, once Jamikayomars remembers it all, then we go in and rescue Mawtiyima.

What is it, Arahaoma?

The essence of memory, messenger that drives away death, the elixir Arahaoma is. Carries our memories, carries our life, the elixir Arahaoma.

To make Arahaoma, three types of plants are required: Yajna Grass and its friends, Barsam Flower and Zohrah Mushroom.

Under the moonlight, with the precious memories, refine them, so that the potion can be complete.

After Arahaoma is offered, Jamikayomars will awaken, then our memory will flow out, flow into the forest.

Mawtiyima, will be saved.

About the memory...

Nara language, I don't know how to use. Memory, dead, frozen, many Nara believe. Memory will be lost, many Nara believe.

But it is alive, flowing, not lost... It needs to be nourished.

There are dreams because there is memory. Memory is nourished, so there is life.

So, it can grow, the thing to repel Marana.

Oh, what's that Nara word... I'm stuck. Don't know how to say it.

You mean courage?

Yes, that's right. Seeds must be sturdy to withstand Marana. Only seeds with hard shells will not let Marana penetrate their soft cores. Only seeds with thorns will prick Marana.

But first, we must have Arahaoma to awake Jamikayomars. And to make Arahaoma, we need the Barsam Flower and the Zohrah Mushroom.

They have already been gathered.

Nara Traveler, exactly the same as Nara Varuna... And golden too. Thank you.

Please come back when the moon rises over the tallest tree. The ritual to obtain Arahaoma will begin then.

There you are! Welcome!

But the moon's not there yet... Would you wait a bit?

Wow... Look, the potion is ready...

Oh...!

Finished, we are! Is here, Arahaoma!

Please take good care of her. Next, we will go offer the potion to Jamikayomars.

Please take good care of her! Save our dream garden together, Mawtiyima's dream.

Yep! Aragaru wants to say the same!

This is the place, Nara Traveler.

Please offer Arahaoma, over here.

(Offer Arahaoma)

Look! Has accepted you, Jamikayomars.

Whoa! What's going on!? Traveler, be careful! Are you okay?

Okay, next... Um...

Enter the Morty Arena! ...Right?

It's Mawtiyima.

How do you actually remember this name!?

Yes... Yes, go in. Fight Marana, together let us.

New life, memory nourishes. Death is just a one-time loss of memory.

So... our sacrifice, please witness, please keep it in your memories and dreams.

Eh...?

We will.

...

Okay, don't keep Mawtiyima waiting too long! Everyone's worried...

Yeah! Let's go and defeat Marana together!

You're here! Welcome!

Is here, the moon. Is here, the moment when the moon is high up in the sky. Are you ready?

I have other things to do.

Alright, but it won't wait for us, the rising and setting of the moon. So hurry there and back, please do. But... No need to rush. Here, we will wait for you.

Aranaga, he's here, they're here!

Yea, here, here!

Here you are, Nara Traveler, White Floaty. Welcome you, the three of us.

Welcome!

The Arahaoma ritual is about to begin. What are we waiting for?

Yeah, aren't you guys really anxious to hold the... that ritual?

Still wait for a little bit, we can. Grateful, we are. So... as is customary for Nara, precious gifts, we will give you.

Uh... gifts? Precious gifts?

Yes, indeed. Gifts! Precious gifts!

Oh...!

Our gifts are the most precious. They have life. Compared to dead things, living things, are more worth protecting.

See, Aranaga said it — the most precious gifts!

Helped us, saved the forest, Nara Traveler. We are grateful, so... I give you, this.

Eh... What is this...?

It's a living memory, a "remembrance," Nara calls it. Creatures that forget easily, Nara are. So must remember, use things that have life.

Here, Aranaga's remembrance, is this flower. Cannot blow him away, the Ad Oblivione; cannot destroy him, the device that takes away dreams.

Ad Oblivione...?

Yes, the wind that flows forever, the thousand winds that return to one. But, on earth is the stream, and the ubiquitous is the wind. Everlasting, devastating.

You've lost Paimon...

White Floaty silly, but silly is only for now. White Floaty will know, in future.

And me! Here's my flower!

When you leave the forest and go back to the place full of sand, please don't forget us... Like this flower.

We won't forget. You can't forget us either!

...

What's the matter? Are you upset?

No, no, I'm very happy! We won't forget you all... Even if we do, you will remind us, right?

Yeah!

I'll give you my flower, too! Please accept it!

Wow, thank you!

I wanted to give you meaty bugs... But Aranaga said Nara don't like eating those... so I gave you a flower too!

It's okay, flowers are great!

Is here, the moon. Is here, the moment when the moon is high up in the sky. Are you ready?

Thank you, Nara... Golden Nara. For all that you've done, thank you.

Free of the burden of Marana, Mawtiyima is. She is very happy, Mawtiyima.

Hehe, we just happened to be passing by so we lent a hand! That Morty Arena should be thanking you guys!

Is that so...

Mm... That's right. What's wrong?

Nothing, nothing... It's just, before we came here, the things we experienced together now seems like a fog, like clouds. Can't see them clearly... Need to remember.

Hmm... Is it because you're too tired?

Yeah, that's right. Let's go out together and bask in the sun more, and our heads will be clear!

Thanks, but... still needs our company, Mawtiyima.

Mm, because Mawtiyima just woke up and got a lot of stories to tell us!

Mawtiyima wants to share her dreams with us, so we can't leave yet...

Paimon sees... We've just finished the important business, and Paimon hasn't got the chance to get to know you better...

It's okay, we will still be friends as long as we remember you.

As long as... still remember you, we can.

Yeah! As long as we remember!

Here is a song so you don't forget me. Please remember this...

Okay... We got it!

Then... If I forget you guys, I will remember when I hear this song.

Eh...?

Because... new life, memory nourishes. Death is just a loss of memory.

So... our sacrifice, please witness, please keep it in your memories and dreams.

You've said this before.

Why do you look sad now? Please don't be sad. We're still going to play together at Festival Utsava!

The memories we described to you, the story we experienced, will definitely remain in dreams!

Yeah... though Paimon can't help but feel a bit worried...

It's okay, Mawtiyima is used to it. The forest and the earth are used to it... In the soil, in the roots, our memories are.

Yes, Marana makes others forget, but we defeated it. Our memories are forever.

But you guys haven't said if you will forget us...

...

Still needs us, Mawtiyima. So... sorry, can't keep her waiting too long.

Yeah, please give us some time. Mawtiyima still needs to talk with us!

Remember to come play with us, Golden Nara and White Floaty!

The essence of memories, the powers of the Kusava... Only with these can we defeat Marana.

Yes. Let's use the Kusava right now!

Kusava!