Gwen / Pengu

Only a sharp edge can cut path to victory!

Part 1

• Choncc: Gwen practices sewing training dummies back together with her soul thread. While most have been mended, none of them look the way they did when they were new.

• Gwen: I'll break as many needles as it takes to get this right!

• Pengu: That's the spirit! Remember what you're fighting for!

• Gwen: My best friend. And the chance to fix my past mistakes.

Part 2

• Choncc: In the midst of a duel, Gwen pulls out her giant scissors. Pengu responds by pulling out their sword and striking a heroic pose.

• Pengu: You're an adventurer just like me, Gwen!

• Gwen: With your sword and my soul thread, we can help the ones we love the most.

• Choncc: Pengu and Gwen return to their training, both more motivated than ever before.

Part 3

• Choncc: Inspired by Pengu's spirit, Gwen's determination grows. She dashes forward, and Pengu misses their opening to parry!

• Pengu: Wah! My flipper!

• Gwen: My best friend, Pyke, hurt himself, too. I tried to save him, but....

• Gwen: This time, I won't fail! I'm going to heal you properly, Pengu!

Part 4

• Choncc: The once-broken dummies gleam with the power of Gwen's soul thread, which has only grown because of her training.

• Gwen: This should do the trick!

• Choncc: Gwen heals Pengu's injured flipper! Just to be safe, she wraps it in a cast to keep Pengu from injuring it again.

• Pengu: Wah, you did it! Thanks, Gwen!

Part 5

• Choncc: Gwen and Pengu celebrate, and as Pengu strikes another heroic pose, their cast breaks open, showing a perfectly healed flipper!

• Pengu: Look, Gwen! It's all healed!

• Gwen: Before Gwen can react, a letter materializes in front of her: an Invitation to the Tournament of Souls! She's finally ready!

• Gwen: Let's steal the show, Pengu! Whatever happens next, I get to decide!

Lux / Nimblefoot

The light of friendship unlocks the power of our souls!

Part 1

• Choncc: Training in Chonce's Dome, Lux fires a light blast at a moving target dummy—but misses.

• Lux: Pushing my limits, running away from home... it's all been so tough.

• Lux: But I have to keep training. I won't let my powers dim!

• Nimblefoot: Don't be afraid! Master your soul's gift!

Part 2

• Choncc: As the training dummies dart around Nimblefoot and Lux, Nimblefoot uses the distraction to steal her bracelet!

• Nimblefoot: Y'know, Lux, I'm on the run, too.

• Lux: A sweetheart like you? No way!

• Nimblefoot: I've always been a tricky lil' runner. Keeps me safe.

Part 3

• Choncc: Lux, looking tired but earnest, watches as the training dummies race around the room.

• Lux: I thought running from my family would free me. But I still feel bound.

• Lux: Still, if I hadn't gone, I wouldn't have made a friend like you!

• Nimblefoot: O-Oh! Aww, Lux, about that—I need to come clean...

Part 4

• Nimblefoot: I took your bracelet a while ago. Sorry. Force of habit.

• Lux: Aw, is that why you're on the run? You keep stealing stuff?

• Lux: It's okay! I know you've got a good heart. So shine with me!

• Choncc: Lux fires off a light that catches several training dummies, stopping them in their tracks.

Part 5

• Choncc: Nimblefoot returns Lux's bracelet. As they do, a letter materializes alongside it: an invite to the Tournament of Souls!

• Choncc: Excited, Nimblefoot ricochets between the training dummies. Lux follows up with a burst of soul power!

• Nimblefoot: On the run or right at home...

• Lux: …everywhere we go, the light follows!

Samira / Squink

Miracles? Who needs them? We have guns. LOTS of guns.

Part 1

• Choncc: The flames from Samira's flair have lightly scorched Chonne's Dome. Samira aims her weapon at a wanted poster of Viego.

• Samira: No bounty escapes my eye.

• Squink: Focus, Samira! Give it your all!

• Samira: Heh, say less.

Part 2

• Choncc: Wanted posters from Samira's previous targets lie scattered on the floor. Outlaw Squink stands next to Samira, comparing their guns to her soul weapons.

• Squink: So... two guns and a sword? I guess that's how you took down all of those bounties!

• Samira: Sometimes, one just isn't enough to get the job done with style.

• Squink: It can get a little messy. But it's effective.

Part 3

• Squink: Hey, Samira. What do you do when a target's too strong to beat?

• Choncc: Samira dematerializes her weapons and turns away from Squink. Outlaw Squink lowers their guns in response, visibly concerned

• Samira: Keep fighting, no matter the odds. I won't be afraid... ever again.

• Squink: But you're not alone anymore! You have a friend you can rely on. Trust me.

Part 4

• Squink: Ready... BEGIN!

• Choncc: Samira shoots at multiple Viego-themed training dummies. A 10-second timer rings.... and one dummy still stands.

• Samira: Tch, times up?! Must be a mistake.

• Squink: All part of the process! Next time, we'll get it right together!

Part 5

• Squink: Time for your final test… Think you can keep up?

• Choncc: Outlaw Squink and Samira face one another in a cowboy standoff. The pair quickly draw their weapons... to mow down dozens of Viego target dummies together!

• Choncc: Slowly, the dust settles, and an invitation to the Tournament of Souls materializes before the sharpshooting duo.

• Samira: You're not half-bad, pipsqueak. Time for our biggest thrill yet, eh?

Sett / Shisa

Showing mercy is hard, but nothing is harder than our fists!

Part 1

• Choncc: Sett and Shisa stretch side by side in Chonce's Dome, warming up their muscles for the workout to come.

• Shisa: You ready to feel the burn, Sett?

• Sett: I was born ready! I was born to run the Tournament of Souls!

• Shisa: That's right! Step aside, Viego! We're coming for your throne!

Part 2

• Choncc: As their workout officially begins, Sett and Shisa focus on their biceps. With each rep, their luscious locks begin to glow a shinier shade of gold.

• Shisa: Remember, Sett, these muscles we're building may be big, but the most important muscle...

• Sett: Are the lats? Delts? No, wait... triceps!

• Shisa: …It's your heart, Sett! We must always fight with our hearts!

Part 3

• Choncc: Shisa spots Sett as he bench presses. Sett struggles with the weight, seemingly discouraged.

• Shisa: C'mon, Sett, you got this. Just keep pushing yourself!

• Sett: But what if I'm not strong enough, Shisa? What if when I fight in the tournament... I lose? ON LIVE TV?!

• Shisa: You're the strongest person I know, Sett. Now, let me hear that battle cry! RrrrrOOOOaaaaAAArrrr!

Part 4

• Sett: Shisa, I've been thinkin'. I may be the strongest person you know, but the strongest person I know... is my momma.

• Shisa: My mom is a fighter, too! She's the leader of our pack, and she told me that no matter what I do, I'II always make her proud.

• Shisa: Now, break this rock! And when you do it, think of making your mom the proudest she's ever been! Think of fighting... for her!

• Choncc: Shisa tosses a massive boulder Sett's way. The boulder shatters on impact with his pecs, while Sett remains unharmed.

Part 5

• Choncc: From the rubble of the boulder, Sett picks up a strange scroll—It's an invitation to the Tournament of Souls!

• Sett: We did it, Shisa! Ya pushed me further than I've ever been pushed before. I guess throwing rocks at people is a legitimate workout routine!

• Shisa: I always believed in you! But I can't take all the credit. Throwing the big rock at you was my mom's idea. She's a brilliant woman!

• Choncc: Sett and Shisa continue to throw large boulders at each other, like a game of super-strength dodgeball. Rock on, you two, rock on.