The NiGHTS Storybook of Wonder

*glees* this is awesome~! At least now we know NiGHTS DOES play a flute...but more mysteries lie ahead! I can't wait. thx to Jof and Jof's buddy. ^_____^

I thought those parts were referring to earlier in the book, when NiGHTS and Reala raced?

now we should find someone to translate the boobie NiGHTS comic(my favourite in the comic section).

Hoorah, thanks for the translations!

Wow these are really great! Thanks so much! So exciting to finally be able to read it! Before I could only stumble through it on my own. >_>;

The watercolor is so beautiful... I makes me wonder whether or not they are going to make a similar story for JoD...

Thanks for translating, guys.. patiently waiting for the rest

Yeah, I was really excited reading this because it actually goes in depth to a few things that we couldn't really say was fact or fiction for sure. A solid source to some NiGHTS storyline, yay!

But I cannot escape now.
"I beg you, let me impose on you."
NiGHTS stretched out a hand, leading the boy to timidly reach out with his own. As the two hands touched, the boy's hand suddenly shone with red light.
"What?"
"You!?"
The red light left the boy's hand, heading straight for NiGHTS. And as the two palms pressed together, a large red glow wrapped around them. The light piled up around their bodies, uniting them!
"!? I'm now in you?"
"Yes. From now on, I am you and you are me. The two have become one."
"Really?"
"Now, let's continue!"
Taking the two as one, enfolding NiGHTS and the boy, the red light sprang straight up.

"I don't believe it, we can fly!"
The red light sprang up high into the air, leading the two. Steadily they flew higher. The beautiful land of Nightopia fell quickly away beneath their feet. Even the building that had imprisoned NiGHTS was a mere speck, resembling a toy.
"Free, I'm free! Mr. NiGHTS is still amazing!"
"NiGHTS? Is that your name?"
"Yes, I am NiGHTS. You?"
"I'm Elliot."
"Please to meet you, Elliot!"
It's all a dream, Elliot thought. I'm not here; it is NiGHTS and I together, in one person. That is how I'm flying through the air. That's what this dream is. Having such a strange and amusing thought, he thought no further. Elliot, inside NiGHTS, began laughing. It was such a funny thing.
NiGHTS darted through the sky as freely as if he were swimming. Joining in the mood, Elliot laughed as NiGHTS twirled like a top.
"NiGHTS, I'm dizzy!"
"Yes, but it's the best feeling in the world!"

Here we have a continuation of that last line in the last update.

Coward. That time I lost my courage, wasn't I one?

But I cannot escape now.

Now don't get me wrong. It might be a translation thing. But it seems to me as though NiGHTS escaped from Nightmare in the past. Ran away or such.

UPADATA ! Btw, guys. When Thrippa is finished translating this book, I'd really appreciate it if we could come together and do some sort of thank-you gift , from the community. It's alot of work for nothing...

"Who are you? And that red light before, what was that?"
"That light..."
As NiGHTS opened his mouth, a voice sounded directly in his mind, a very small, low shriek like a ripple.
"It's the Nightopians!"
"What?"
In an instant the Nightopians were shaken. A low, subterranean rumble could be felt, and the ground broke open, revealing the face of Nightmare, the land of bad dreams. Nightopia is being encroached upon by Nightmare!
"What in the world is causing this motion?"
"It's his doing..."
"His?"
"Wiseman, the ruler of Nightmare. He plans to erase Nightopia!"
"If that's true, then our dream is a nightmare, isn't it?"
"By nature, Nightopia is a world born from the dreams of your people. Wiseman intends to break in, it seems. I know! We must guard the dream, for ourselves and Nightopia!"
Elliot strongly agreed. We must protect it. NiGHTS and I, for the World of Dreams!

Btw, guys. When Thrippa is finished translating this book, I'd really appreciate it if we could come together and do some sort of thank-you gift , from the community. It's alot of work for nothing...

That's a really nice idea! We just need to figure out what to give.

I agree.

Maybe we could give some sort of nice card and/or a thank you picture, maybe even collaborative from the community. Just a thought.

Repeat event of the card when we all sent the book to Trippy to being with?

Everyone have little notes inside of a card?

That's a nice idea

Yay translations! ^0^ I love this! It's really neat to get an idea of NiGHTS' personality. :3 Thank you so much Jof and Thrippa~!

I really love this book,the pictures are all so amzing.
I wish that i would have been translated and released across the globe,i would have loved it.<3

And oh, kudos to the person who has done all this hard work translating the book 'o wonders, thank you so much.:]

"NiGHTS, I'm dizzy!"
"Yes, but it's the best feeling in the world!"

I don't know about you guys, but the aspect I love the most of this whole storybook is the clear picture we get of NiGHTS' personality. It's fantastic. We really didn't get too good of an idea from the game, I'll admit, due to the lack of actual speech and storyline visualization. This storybook is a real blessing for us fans, I'll say that much...!

About those quotes about him losing his courage and how he can't escape, I think he lost his courage when he saw the darkness below him (despite the fact he wasn't afraid of the darkness itself; maybe what it meant, Nightopia covered in darkness rather than light?), so I don't think it's hinting at anything that happened before the story began, but referencing the end result of his race with Reala.

About those quotes about him losing his courage and how he can't escape, I think he lost his courage when he saw the darkness below him (despite the fact he wasn't afraid of the darkness itself; maybe what it meant, Nightopia covered in darkness rather than light?), so I don't think it's hinting at anything that happened before the story began, but referencing the end result of his race with Reala.

I thought that too when I first read that part. I did see Jof's point of view, but I agree, I don't think that was the case.

But it's a nice theory, though.

Oooh. This is getting juicy. It's like monthly updates of your favourite soap opera.

"I'm not sure about this."
"What?"
Until now, Elliott had seen nothing terrible, but now before their eyes appeared creatures that were the incarnation of bad dreams - Nightmarens. Gulp. Elliot shivered with terror and his heart grew heavy. Those are Reala's underlings, thought NiGHTS. This place becomes grim because of their spirits.
"Good, let's go!!"
"Yeah!"
NiGHTS drew in an enormous breath and drew a huge circle around the Nightmarens.
"Gwaaaaah!!"
Thereupon, the central Nightmaren figure suddenly vanished.
"Hey! Why did that happen?"
"Thus, we cut out the space around them. And thus, the cut-out space is sent to another place."
"That's wonderful, NiGHTS!!"
"...so don't you worry."
One by one, the Nightmarens vanished. In that case, NiGHTS, we're protecting our dream, Elliott thought.
"NiGHTS..."
Thank you because it was it was a scary event, thought Elliott hesitantly, as NiGHTS laughed triumphantly.
"I'm Mr. Invincible!"

"These are small fry, after all... however I think we may have to work a bit harder for the rest."
Before their eyes, someone suddenly appeared to block their path. It was Reala.
"You think you can win with that guy linked with you, NiGHTS?"
"And if I do?"
"Elliott, do you understand?" Reala rolled with laugher.
What? What did that guy say; what he was planning? NiGHTS' body danced.
"The boys that get absorbed by NiGHTS, they look like monsters in a little while -- like me, he was created by Wizeman's hand to give birth to nightmares."
"Eh?"
Elliott's body stiffened. NiGHTS, a compatriot of this apparition? As one, so the other? Elliott's heart began to sink beneath a heavy darkness.
"Wait a moment, Elliott. It is true, certainly, that a little while ago I was a Nightmaren...."
NiGHTS' voice could not reach Elliott, for he had become a captive of his fear. The connection between the two of them was cut, even their communication severed.
"Aagh!?"
The two were divided. A terrrible shock assaulted the pair. Two bodies that some time ago had become one were torn loose with a 'whiff'. Two minds were likewise separated.

And NiGHTS confesses !
But Reala's lines : O. People that get absorbed by NiGHTS eventually turn into Nightmares ? It may not necessarily be true coming from Reala, but hot damn, if that isn't an intresting and unique concept.

I want the rest of this so bad. I almost thought Thrippa had given up, but my my, what a pleasent surprise this was.

lol. NiGHTS' personality is nice in this story. I like how the story teller is portraying him. Very good job on the translating, too.

"The boys that get absorbed by NiGHTS".. boys

Perhaps a glimpse of NiGHTS before he 'turned'..

Cool, the idea of the Marens 'absorbing' humans sounds a bit darker than the merge we know.. Perhaps this also gives us a clearer picture of what would happen if Reala merged with a dreamer. Indeed, they would likely go insane.

I also like how they introduce the Paraloop.

Hang on a mo. Doesn't this story contradict itself slightly? Earlier in the book doesn't NiGHTS meet Reala for the first time (i seem to recall something like that being said) yet on this page Reala talks about NiGHTS' past as a Maren making it sound like they knew eachother way back? Correct me if i'm wrong.

Hm.. Reala might know stuff about NiGHTS, even though they've never met. Wizeman could have told him, perhaps..

There could even be a story just on that.

Reala: Who is that, father?

Wizeman: That is NiGHTS. He is your older brother, Reala. But he has turned away from me..

Wait.. that wouldn't work.. brother?.. wait..

Hang on a mo. Doesn't this story contradict itself slightly? Earlier in the book doesn't NiGHTS meet Reala for the first time (i seem to recall something like that being said) yet on this page Reala talks about NiGHTS' past as a Maren making it sound like they knew eachother way back? Correct me if i'm wrong.

... You've got a point there.

But I'm thinking, assuming that they actually never met before, that Reala's saying that just to scare Elliot, as we already know. And it wouldn't be so convicing if he said "Oh, I've heard that he transforms the dreamers into 'marens... That's what I've heard.".
If he just pretends to have known him for a while, then that makes it easier for Elliot to believe in Reala's lie... Or so we hope. o.o

And I'm still pondering about the part where they seem to have never met before.
In the manual or some other place with the character's bios from the NiD game, they refer to both as 1st level marens, right ?
Now I'm thinking that, if Reala only appeared after NiGHTS rebeled, as some kind of substitute of him, created shortly after the rebellion, and contradicting the "brothers" theory where it is said that they knew each other a long time before NiGHTS turned "good"... Maybe they had never actually met before that. Only because Reala was created to substitute NiGHTS AFTER his rebellion. o.o Thus, the part in the book where they first meet.

...

Great. I just now eleminated all of the NiD member's beliefs. All the work spent to recreate the story, and only 5 minutes of pondering to ruin it all...
Oh hell, like anyone read what I wrote. No need to worry.


PS.: It's merely a theory, btw, because I don't really know why does the fanbase always say that Reala and NiGHTS have met each other for a long time. Maybe there's something I don't know that supports what the fanbase says.

I think the old Japanese bio for Reala explains that NiGHTS is his rival therefore they must have known eachother in the past. I don't think Reala was created to replace NiGHTS.

Anyways, i don't think this is the official game story word-for-word but simply a story for a book. Kinda like how Archie had it's own version of events in that comic ....only not as depressingly bad.

And NiGHTS confesses !
But Reala's lines : O. People that get absorbed by NiGHTS eventually turn into Nightmares ? It may not necessarily be true coming from Reala, but hot damn, if that isn't an intresting and unique concept.

I want the rest of this so bad. I almost thought Thrippa had given up, but my my, what a pleasent surprise this was.

I don't think that's exactly how it was meant to be taken; I think Reala was signifying that he was talking to the boy merged with NiGHTS, then tells him that NiGHTS is a maren just like the beasts that scare him. I also believe that Reala, in the context of this story, may have come into existence after NiGHTS's revolt.

I agree that this contradicts with JoD's storyline, but this was written long before then. ..... So why doesn't JoD follow this storyline? Well, only the developers would know that, but I'm guessing the most likely one would be 'it's a new story'. Why call it a sequel if it's a restarting, though? Is there a word for restarting in Japanese? Oo;

Official NiD storyline - Reala was not created to replace NiGHTS. They were both 1st Level Maren and were Wizemans greatest creations until NiGHTS rebelled.

Official JoD storyline - Same as above, now with added shiny masks of loyalty ...hence why Reala complains to NiGHTS in the recent footage "you're not wearing your mask again", meaning NiGHTS is no longer loyal to Wizeman.

That's why I said 'in the context of this story' - I figured that it wasn't exactly right, but I either didn't know for certain that this was made by a third party or I knew and forgot. XPPPP *smacks herself for not reading about*

Translations updated to site~

Official NiD storyline - Reala was not created to replace NiGHTS. They were both 1st Level Maren and were Wizemans greatest creations until NiGHTS rebelled.

Official JoD storyline - Same as above, now with added shiny masks of loyalty ...hence why Reala complains to NiGHTS in the recent footage "you're not wearing your mask again", meaning NiGHTS is no longer loyal to Wizeman.

That "theory" I mencioned above was mostly a post that should go to "JoD random thoughts" topic, because I don't really believe in what I said. Was more a random thought other then a real theory.
I actually don't really think Reala was suposed to be his substitute. And I agree, that book seems to be more of a story will all those new details just to make it look prettier other then to tell us the what really happened.

Now, we can forget my silly "theory", because I need to go see that new footage. @.@

When Elliot regained consciousness, he found himself at the top of a cliff. The wind was freezing. Elliott was unable to do anything but wrap his arms around his knees. In order to withstand the cold and loneliness, he bit his lips hard. NiGHTS.......how could NiGHTS possibly be a Nightmaren?

"Elliot, can you hear me?"

It was NiGHTS! After a moment, Elliot told himself to restrain his joy.

"I've been locked up somewhere, where I can't move. There's no key, so I can't open it. I need your help."

When Elliot said nothing, NiGHTS lapsed into silence. Only 'byuo byuo' could be heard; just the sound of the wind. Unable to stand the silence any longer, Elliot opened his mouth first.

"Are you really a Nightmaren?"

"Yes," NiGHTS' voice and feelings were cheerful as he answered. "But, do you need to know why I was called that? I'm Mr. NiGHTS. What else is necessary?"

Elliot looked up at emptiness. Under his feet the cliff shook. Thus was Nightopia rapidly being engulfed by Nightmare. ...NiGHTS and I, we are fighting to protect Nightopia. Besides, most of all, I liked NiGHTS before. So really, what more is necessary?

"NiGHTS, I'll help you. What's the best thing to do?"

I thought as much. NiGHTS grinned broadly and laughed.

"You have conquered fear. This deep darkness, it shows the fear that haunts your heart. Dive into the darkness, Elliot. Then you can find a solution."
"Solution?"

Elliot peered carefully through the darkness at the bottom of the cliff. Down below was nothing but profound darkness. Gulp. Elliot's body trembled with nervousness.
"Just as I thought, it's no good."
"Idiot! That red light is still with you, I hope!"
"Red light...!?"
At that moment, the sound of a flute reached in Elliot's ears. The clear timbre of an invisible flute being played. This sound stirred thoughts of peaceful times in Nightopia, visiting that lovely world, that beautiful World of Dreams.
"My dream, mine..." Elliot clenched his fists tightly.
"I do believe in NiGHTS. I believe in me."
Elliot held his breath, and jumped into the thick darkness!
Just like with the two of them, he was suspended by a wondrous form of gravity. Elliot realized that he, himself, was flying through the air. He, by himself. Elliot, by his own power.
A breeze hit his cheek. The breeze should have been cold. But it didn't feel like that, instead the air felt warm.

In all seriousness thought, I think this has a much simpler and nicer story to it than JoD .
Hope the rest of the crew don't mind if I sticky this ? It seems it's forever sinking.

Beautiful. I hope to own this book someday.

"I do believe in NiGHTS. I believe in me."

I do believe in fairies! I do! I do! XD


Man, I really wish they would release this translated to the US and UK... it's such a cool little storybook. A much better kids' story than Captain Underpants or whatever, anyway. :< I really wish Sega wouldn't always sit on their hands like this... so much opportunity lost.

wtf... I'm not shure if everyone here has seen this, but apparently they might be selling the book packaged with NiGHTS on PS2. check it out here: http://nights.sega.j...1/ps2/info.html

"Impossible!" Reala's voice rang out. Elliot's form was enveloped in red light. This red light outlined trails that seemed to flow. "It's impossible! This guy, possessing the red light!?"
The red light shot towards Reala at terrific speed.
"Uwaaah!"
Reala vanished in a puff of smoke, and the lock on the pagoda that NiGHTS had been imprisoned in opened. NiGHTS took flight. The red light glowed on an even grander scale.

"Fools... such fools..." Reala's voice faded out.
"Imagine, something like that was trying to beat you while we were separated from me."
"...NiGHTS, I..."
"You flew. You flew by yourself. You, yourself, found the solution."
"Yeah."
NiGHTS made a few circles with Elliot, but felt that they were being tricked. I'm Mr.Stylish when it comes to doing things, but we sent that guy off too easily, didn't we? Suddenly an enormous black shadow blocked their path.

Enjoy Courtesy of Thrippa, our friend to the fanbase.

I do believe in fairies! I do! I do! XD


Man, I really wish they would release this translated to the US and UK... it's such a cool little storybook. A much better kids' story than Captain Underpants or whatever, anyway. :< I really wish Sega wouldn't always sit on their hands like this... so much opportunity lost.

I like Captain Underpants..... He amuses me.

Still great to see updates on this

After having a look through the whole book I am very impressed of how nice it looks. ^__^
Also thank you for doing most of the translating as the story makes it that whole lot better!

I am also very curious to know if this book is the same as the one that will be given out with the Nights Dream Pack DX?