如何复活盖尔

■ 源文件简介

The real Gale has died and now magical manifestation of himself appears to deliver a message: he has put in place an elaborate protocol that will turn a blank letter he has in his possession into a Scroll of True Resurrection, which the player can use to bring him back to life. In this scene he describes the protocol and urges the player to repeat the instructions back to him. The manifestation speaks with the voice and personality of Gale, but this is a pre-recorded message (even though the player can interact with the manifestation), which is why the language in the message itself is also more elaborate on purpose. Gale does not shy away from the theatrical from time to time.

参考译文真正的盖尔已经死亡,他的魔法投影随即现身并传达留言:他预先设计了一套复杂流程,能把随身携带的一封空白信件变成真正的复活术卷轴,用来让他复活。在这段场景中,投影会说明流程,并要求玩家复述指示。投影拥有盖尔的声音和性格。虽然玩家可以与它互动,它所传达的仍是一段预先录制的信息,因此留言的措辞被刻意写得更加繁复。盖尔偶尔并不回避戏剧化的表现。

◆ 研究者整理
投影讲完复活流程后,会让玩家逐项复述。玩家可能答错三个问题:缝线的颜色、吹奏音符的起点,以及魔蝠的名字。阿斯代伦会针对答错的那一项给出答案。

阅读脉络

盖尔的魔法投影

Well met! I am a magical projection of Gale of Waterdeep, and if you see this manifestation, that means I have prematurely perished.

参考译文你好!我是“深水城的盖尔”留下的魔法投影;如果你看见我,就说明我过早地死去了。

盖尔的魔法投影

However, for reasons that cannot be disclosed, it is of vital importance that my death be remedied at your earliest convenience.

参考译文但出于不能透露的原因,尽快纠正我的死亡至关重要。

盖尔的魔法投影

You may rest assured that I do not speak out of self preservation alone: many lives depend on my return to the living within the span of two days.

参考译文请放心,我不只是为了自保才这么说:许多人的性命取决于我能否在两天内复活。

盖尔的魔法投影

I trust I have made myself clear?

参考译文我说清楚了吗?

玩家

How am I supposed to bring you back to life?

参考译文我该怎样让你复活?

盖尔的魔法投影

I have upon my deceased person a magical item that can accomplish my return, but such is the value and rarity that it is protected by a multi-layered security protocol.

参考译文我身上有一件魔法物品能让我复活,但它价值稀有,因此受到多重安全程序保护。

盖尔的魔法投影

I will now explain the protocol:

参考译文现在,我来说明这套程序。

盖尔的魔法投影

Step one is to retrieve from my person a pouch I wear over my heart.

参考译文第一步,从我胸口上方取下一个小袋。

盖尔的魔法投影

Next you must unthread the purple seam that seals it in a counter-clockwise fashion. Do not touch any other coloured strand.

参考译文接着逆时针拆开封口的紫色缝线;不要碰其他颜色的线。

盖尔的魔法投影

Inside the pouch, you will find a folded letter and a tiny flute. Unfold the letter, and note the markings in the top and bottom corners. These are the notes you will need to play.

参考译文袋中有一封折好的信和一支小笛。展开信,记下角落的符号;那是你要吹奏的音符。

盖尔的魔法投影

Starting from the bottom right, play the notes in correct order - clockwise this time.

参考译文从右下角开始,按顺时针顺序吹奏音符。

盖尔的魔法投影

Upon completion of the tune, a magma mephit will appear, which will pose the following question: I'ss k'cha t'chiss n'aga?

参考译文曲子完成后,会出现一只岩浆魔蝠,问出一个问题。

盖尔的魔法投影

This is Ignan for 'What is my name?' The answer is 'K'ha'ssji'trach'ash'.

参考译文这是火族语中的“我叫什么名字?”答案是“K’ha’ssji’trach’ash”。

盖尔的魔法投影

Pronounce the name correctly and the mephit will breathe on the letter. Stay clear because the little scamp can melt metal.

参考译文名字念对后,魔蝠会向信件喷火。务必避开;它能熔化金属。

盖尔的魔法投影

Words will now appear on the letter's surface, effectively turning the letter into a Scroll of True Resurrection. Use it to bring me back to life.

参考译文信件上会显出文字,成为一张真正的复活术卷轴。用它使我复活。

02.1A · 共同选项

玩家

I should unthread the scarlet seam in a counter-clockwise fashion.

参考译文我应该逆时针拆开猩红色的缝线。

02.1B · 共同选项

玩家

I should unthread the yellow seam in a counter-clockwise fashion.

参考译文我应该逆时针拆开黄色的缝线。

阿斯代伦

Purple , darling. It's the purple seam.

参考译文紫色,亲爱的。是紫色的缝线。

盖尔的魔法投影

The purple seam indeed. You then have access to the letter and the flute. Continue.

参考译文没错,是紫色缝线。之后就可以取出信和笛子。继续说。

03.1A · 共同选项

玩家

I should play the notes starting at the top right corner.

参考译文我应该从右上角开始吹奏音符。

03.1B · 共同选项

玩家

I should play the notes starting at the bottom left corner.

参考译文我应该从左下角开始吹奏音符。

阿斯代伦

Wrong, I'm afraid. Bottom right.

参考译文恐怕错了。右下角。

盖尔的魔法投影

Quite right. You start at the bottom right corner - and remember to play them clockwise! After that?

参考译文没错,从右下角开始,别忘了按顺时针吹奏!然后呢?

04.1A · 共同选项

玩家

When a mephit appears I should say its name: K'ha'trach'ash'ssji.

参考译文魔蝠出现后,我应该说出它的名字:K’ha’trach’ash’ssji。

04.1B · 共同选项

玩家

When a mephit appears I should say its name: K'ha'ash'ssji'trach.

参考译文魔蝠出现后,我应该说出它的名字:K’ha’ash’ssji’trach。

阿斯代伦

K'ha'ssji'trach'ash. The blighter is called K'ha'ssji'trach'ash.

参考译文K’ha’ssji’trach’ash。那混蛋叫 K’ha’ssji’trach’ash。

盖尔的魔法投影

Listen to your friend. It's K'ha'ssji'trach'ash.

参考译文听你朋友的。名字是 K’ha’ssji’trach’ash。

盖尔的魔法投影

And pay attention to the 'trach' part. Chhh. Back of the throat.

参考译文尤其注意“trach”那部分。要从喉咙后方发出那个音。

研究依据

来源:Patch 8 对话文件《Gale_DeathVoice》。

中文译文仅供阅读参考;如有歧义,以英文原文为准。