King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow (1992 Video Game)

Sheryl Bernstein: Queen Valanice, Princess Rosella, Lady Aeriel, White Chess Queen, Black Widow

Quotes 

• Lord Azure : With what trickery did you master the Cliffs of Logic and reach the City of the Winged Ones?

  Prince Alexander : Only the magic of clear thought, my Lord. I meant no harm.

  Lady Aeriel : The Cliffs of Logic? It is the sacred Oracle's prophecy, Azure!

  Lord Azure : Yes, Aeriel. Hmm. It is lucky for you, human, that climbing the Cliffs of Logic is part of a prophecy that I cannot ignore. We have just been ordered by Vizier Alhazred himself to dispose of any strangers that might land on our fair isle. But the prophecy would have a different fate befall you.

  Lady Aeriel : The prophecy predicts that whosoever climbs the Cliffs of Logic will defeat the Minotaur. The Minotaur has violated our sacred catacombs and eats our young in sacrifice. Our own daughter, Lady Celeste, was taken there only this morning as his most recently demanded offering.

  Lord Azure : A dilemma, then. Whom shall I obey in regards to your fate, the Oracle or the Crown? But since Alhazred did not dictate how I was to dispose of intruders, and since you cannot possibly survive the catacombs, your imprisonment there should serve both purposes quite admirably.

  Prince Alexander : I will not resist you in this, my Lord. I shall do my best to save your daughter.

  Lord Azure : Hmm. First I must tell you that the catacombs are a labyrinth of rooms, a place of exceeding danger. You will need many tools and clear wits to survive it.

  Prince Alexander : I am ready.

  Lord Azure : Very well. My guards will take you there now. You seem courageous enough, but the catacombs will determine how brave you really are.

• Narrator : Long ago, in the castle of a kingdom called Daventry...

  Queen Valanice : Alexander here you are. Oh you're still not thinking about Cassima are you?

  Prince Alexander : Hmm. I suppose I am.

  Queen Valanice : Son it's been months, You've got to pull yourself together. After all you've only met her that once.

  Prince Alexander : I know.

  Queen Valanice : Have you discovered anything about the land of the Green Isles.

  Prince Alexander : No. No ones even heard of it. Its like she just vanished.

  Queen Valanice : I wish I could help. Please try to think about something else dear.

  Prince Alexander : I'll try mother.

• Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : [Then the Magic Mirror lights up and Alexander walks up to the Magic Mirror and it shows an image of Princess Cassima]  Alexander, Alexander, Alexander, I feel so alone I don't know what to do. Alexander, I wish you were here. Alexander, Alexander, Alexander.

  Prince Alexander : [Then the image fades from the Magic Mirror]  Cassima wait! Mother! Mother come quick!

  Queen Valanice : Alexander what on Earth? gasp! You're white as a ghost.

  Prince Alexander : Mother, I saw Cassima, she was in the mirror.

  Queen Valanice : In the mirror? The Magic Mirror!

  Prince Alexander : Yes! And it showed me how to find her.

  Queen Valanice : How?

  Prince Alexander : The stars. I saw the stars outside her window. I could navigate by the stars.

  Queen Valanice : Oh Alexander, if you really go...

  Prince Alexander : It will be alright mother, I promise.

• Chess Knights, Additional Voices : [If Prince Alexander tries to enter Chessboard land, the two red and white knight horses will block his way]  Checkmate, only chess pieces allowed in Chessboard land.

  Chess Knights, Additional Voices : That's right. Humans aren't allowed in and never will be, Stay out!

  [Prince Alexander backs off and the red and white Chess Queens hops over to the gate and they look at each other] 

  Red Chess Queen : I must insist your highness, I shall send the lump of coal to the vizier and the princess as a present for their wedding and that's the end of it.

  White Chess Queen : And I suppose you'll leave me with only this stupid spoiled egg to send your highness, I want to impress the new king and queen of the realm as much as you do. As queen of this island, I have every right to that lump of coal

  Red Chess Queen : Who isn't queen of this isle, the lump of coal is in my possession, therefore, I shall do as I please with it, besides, there's nothing wrong with that spoiled egg.

  White Chess Queen : The egg, they're delightfully spoiled, it's not nearly so valuable as the lump of coal and you know it. Your highness always got to carry the singing stone. It's not fair that you get the coal too.

  Red Chess Queen : That doesn't count, the singing stone was stolen by that horrid beast, I shall get to keep the coal because my stone was stolen.

  White Chess Queen : It wasn't your stone! It belonged to the Isle of Wonder treasury, your highness always thinks that everything is hers!

  [both queens turns and looks at Alexander] 

  Red Chess Queen : Excuse me my good man, but could you settle an argument for us?

  White Chess Queen : Which of us should get to carry the coal and which the egg, remember, white is the color of deserving truth and virtue.

  Red Chess Queen : Quiet your highness! And let him make up his own mind. I for one shall be more proper, and not even mention the fact that red is the color of love.

  Prince Alexander : I'm sorry your majesties, I'm partial to both red and white, but I'm afraid that I don't know how to solve your problem, one of your will just have to be gracious and allow the other the lump of coal.

  White Chess Queen : What a ridiculously stupid idea!

  Red Chess Queen : Quite ludicrous!

  White Chess Queen : He was a lot of help wasn't he?

  Red Chess Queen : Oh yes, obviously a man of high intelligence's.

  [They both turn back and hops down the path but the red queens scarf drops on the ground] 

  Red Chess Queen : The lump of coal goes much better with my gown anyway. Black and red are imperial colors,

  White Chess Queen : That's the silliest thing I ever heard. Red does not go with anything being much too self conscious, white is the perfect accompaniment to any color.

• Red Chess Queen : [as Alexander walks to the front steps of Chessland, A red and white Chess Queens hops over to the steps where Alexander is waiting. Two Chess Queens face each other]  Your Highness may as well spend her royal time contemplating something else. The Lump of Coal shall be send to the Castle of the Crown under my name and that's all there is to it.

  White Chess Queen : No it shan't!

  Red Chess Queen : Yes it shall!

  White Chess Queen : If the coal is sent in your name, I shall royally decree a ban of all red on this isle.

  Red Chess Queen : You do, and I shall royally decree that white shall be henceforth used for all mopping up of cabbage stew.

  White Chess Queen : You wouldn't dare!

  Red Chess Queen : Oh wouldn't I?

  [the 2 Chess Queens face Alexander] 

  White Chess Queen : Oh it's you! Have you thought of anymore of those brilliant ideas of yours?

• Prince Alexander : [If the player clicks the coal icon on one of the Chess Queens]  I found the two of you another Lump of Coal so that you can stop fighting over the one you have.

  White Chess Queen : Oh let me see! A Lump of Coal and what a beauty it is too! Ooh marvelous! Now we can stop fighting sister, your highness can just keep the old Lump of Coal and I'll take this new one.

  Red Chess Queen : Quite right, that settles everything.

  White Chess Queen : As a token of our endless esteem and royal favor, please accept this magnificent and truly incredible spoiled egg.

  Prince Alexander : Err, err, e thanks.

  [Alexander gets the spoiled egg and the 2 Chess Queens hop down the path] 

  Red Chess Queen : Let me see that Lump of Coal your highness.

  White Chess Queen : It is a beauty isn't it?

  Red Chess Queen : Why, it's bigger than my Lump of Coal! Let me have it immediately!

  White Chess Queen : Over my dead body your highness! It's my Lump of Coal, and it is indeed larger and much grander! Just look at that sheen.

  Red Chess Queen : I demand you exchange with me immediately!

  [Alexander shrugs his shoulders] 

• Black Widow : Mmm Wow! Hiya, Gorgeous. What a luscious-looking hunk of flesh you are!

  Prince Alexander : Uh... thank you. I guess. Who are you?

  Black Widow : Sigh. How charming of you to pretend not to know! I'm Black Widow, of course, the femme fatale of all femme fatales. Know what I mean? Mmm you know, I was just thinking it was time I found my fiftieth... er... another husband. It would be quite a horror... I mean an honer to have me as a bride. Just look at my beautiful weaving! It's so light, so delicate, you'll never want to leave my little nest. Just look at my beautiful weaving! It's so light, so delicate, you'll never want to leave my little nest.

  Prince Alexander : Hmm. It is a lovely web, but my heart is elsewhere, I'm afraid.

  Black Widow : OH DRAT! Um... I mean, the loss is yours. I'm sure you'll change your mind once you consider the advantages.

• Black Widow : [If the player clicks on the loose spider thread, the spider will fall down]  HEY! Don't touch that thread!

• Narrator : [the long path ending with the Genie captured alive. A week later the wedding ceremony takes place with Alexanders parents and sister, Cassimas parents, Jollo, Shamir, and the rest of the Isle kingdom citizens. the song Here Comes the Bride plays]  One week later... Cassima and Alexander ask Captain Saladin to perform their wedding ceremony. Saladin is honored to do so.

  Captain Saladin : On this historical day of great joy in the Land of the Green Isles, we witness the union of Cassima, beloved princess of this realm, and Alexander, prince of Daventry! Do you, Prince Alexander of Daventry, take Princess Cassima to be your wife, to love and to cherish for as long as you both shall live?

  Prince Alexander : I do.

  Captain Saladin : And do you, Princess Cassima of the Land of the Green Isles, take Prince Alexander to be your husband, to love and to cherish, for as long as you both shall live?

  Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : I do.

  Captain Saladin : Do you have a ring?

  Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : I have Alexander's royal insignia ring.

  Captain Saladin : Very good. Please place the ring on Cassima's finger.

  [Alexander puts his royal ring on Cassimas finger] 

  Captain Saladin : Who gives this bride to be wed?

  King Caliphim : Her mother and I willingly give our daughter's hand in wedlock.

  Captain Saladin : Who will speak for the groom?

  King Graham : I will. Alexander's mother and I recognize his marriage to Princess Cassima with glad hearts and sanction this union.

  Captain Saladin : Then, Alexander and Cassima, I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride.

  [Alexander and Cassima both kiss each other] 

  Town Citizens : Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!

  King Caliphim : Congratulations, my children! I have an important question for you both, please hear me!

  Prince Alexander : Yes, Sire?

  King Caliphim : Alexander, I welcome you into our family with open arms! I placed trust in Alhazred because I so badly wanted a son and a husband for my beloved daughter. I was wrong. But you are true and good, Alexander, you have proven yourself to all my people.

  Prince Alexander : Thank you Sire.

  King Caliphim : Allaria and I have been through much. Even though we have returned to our kingdom, I do not think we are able to reign again. Will you two consider the Crown? I know as king and queen you can heal this small kingdom from all the damage that Alhazred has inflicted upon it.

  Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : Oh Father!

  Prince Alexander : Why, I'm honored... What do you think Cassima?

  Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : I love my homeland, Alexander. I would be happy to stay and to serve it all my days.

  Prince Alexander : Father? I believe I am needed here. Would you be very disappointed if...

  King Graham : Son, you must follow your destiny. I do believe the Land of the Green Isles needs you. You'll be a magnificent king, though dearly missed in Daventry.

  Prince Alexander : Then, I accept.

  Queen Valanice : Oh my boy! What a man you've become, and how I will miss you!

  Prince Alexander : Don't worry Mother. With Shamir's powers we'll be able to visit often! I'm not about to forget my family.

  Princess Rosella : Hmmm. Congratulations, Alexander! I'm so proud of you!

  Prince Alexander : Thank you, dear sister.

  Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : Oh, Alexander, I'm so glad! Between the return of my beloved parents and our new reign, you've made me so happy!

  Prince Alexander : I'm glad I could make up for some of your suffering, my beautiful wife.

  King Graham : Congratulations, King Alexander! When we return home to Daventry, your crew will be glad to hear that their battle at sea was worthwhile in bringing forth a new monarch!

  Queen Valanice : We were so worried when your men arrived home without you, son! I'm so thankful that you are safe and happy!

  Prince Alexander : And I am as grateful that my crew did not pay for my driven heart!

  Captain Saladin : You have only brought us all good fortune, Sire! With Shamir saved, and his power used for good, reuniting the islands will be far easier. He has already repaired the ferry. Your road will be easier now that the islands are no longer feuding. Already the wounds are starting to heal.

  Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : Yes, my love, discovering the island's stolen treasures has done more to bring peace to this land than anything else. It is now clear that Alhazred had Shamir steal each of the island's most valued treasures, then blamed the thefts on others to cause the island to hate each other.

  Captain Saladin : Now, let us celebrate our good fortune! The evil that has plagued this land is done, and a new reign begins! Long live King Alexander and Queen Cassima!

  [Shamir teleports and throws confetti in the air, Jollo dances] 

  Town Citizens : Long live King Alexander! Long live Queen Cassima! Long live the Land of the Green Isles! Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!

  [the game ends and ending credits play]