Grandia II for the Sega Dreamcast
A Walkthrough/Game Experience ( American ) by Ben DuPree
Copyright Ben DuPree © 2001
Version 2.6
http://www.angelfire.com/rant/wroth
Rotted_Zombie@hotmail.com
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Sections:
I. Version Notes
II. Legal Disclaimer
III. Notes from the Field
IV. Characters
V. Controls
VI. A Note on Battle
VII. Walkthrough
A) The Forest Before and Through Carbo Town
B) The Black Forest, Garmia Tower, and Carbo Town After
C) The Inor Mountains, Agear Town, And the Durham Cave
D) The Baked Plains, The Granacliffs, Mareg, The Skyway,
and The Tongue.
E) The Snowy Forest, The Mysterious Garden, The Zealot,
The Embittered Woman, and the Eye
F) The St. Heim Mountains, The Papal State, His Holiness
Zera, and the Divine Quest.
G) Coming Soon!
VIII. Item List
IX. Enemy List/Guide
X. About the Story
XI. Spell List ( Eggs )
XII. Skills List ( Books )
XIII. Character Special Moves
XIV. Game Script
XV. Maps ( if I can )
XVI. Do you wish to contact me?
XVII. Final Notes
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Section I: Version Notes
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Version 0.0- Started making this guide. Formed it, shaped
it, and here……we……go.
Version 1.0- The Version originally released to
www.wrothradio.cjb.net and www.gamefaqs.com. It includes up
to the end of the first town on both the walkthrough and
the script.
Version 1.05- The next version. In this version I have gone
up through the Inor Mountains, Agear town, and am now in
the second level of the Durham Cave. Enemies list is
growing, item list still not there, and the story of the
game now being added. More to come in Version 1.2, which
will hold past Agear. This is basically a minor update with
formatting and such.
Version 1.5- I am still not at version two. Bah. Version
two will be up to and including all of part four. In this
semi-update I included the rest of the Durham cave, most of
the baked plains, some minor formatting, and some addition
to the "About the Story" section. Enjoy until we meet the
tongue and version two is here!
Version 1.55- A tiny bit more added. I added the third boss
battle and story stuff along with random formatting. The
main purpose was to include the copyright notice, which I
desperately need.
Version 2.0- This is the version I was aiming to get to.
This includes all of town three ( Liligue ) up to the
skyway. Perfect. A day ahead of schedule.
Version 2.5- Wow, this isn't where I wanted to update but
it is badly needed. This is up past the first trek through
the mysterious fissure. 3.0 will have all of town four.
Version 2.55- A badly needed update. This contains the
walkthrough UP TO THE EYE, the newly added special moves
section, a promise of a map, more story, and random fun.
The next update, since I promised a big one, will go up to
the Granas church itself. I push through the eye.
Version 2.56- Resend with new stuff
2.6- I got pretty far in the walkthrough in comparison to
usual. I also completely reformatted everything. Also added
item lists to an extent. Yay!!
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Section II: Legal Disclaimer
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This guide was made for the personal use of anyone who
wants it on www.gamefaqs.com. If I find it in any other
sites that I have not personally submitted to or granted
approval to use, I will press legal action. Please do not
steal this guide, if you ask kindly, I may let you put it
on your site. I worked hard on it, you did not.
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Section III: Notes From the Field
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Well, look who is writing another guide. Yes, it is I,
Wroth. I was originally going to do one on Shenmue or
Daggerfall ( PC ) but I changed my mind. What changed my
mind, may you ask? Well, it was one thing, the great game
that was Grandia II. I just finished playing it ( as I
write this on the verge of the new year ) and I love it to
death. I was enchanted by this game, as its story enveloped
my soul from the start and did not let go.
But Ben, I thought you only did Survival Horror games. Yes,
I said this many months ago, how ignorant of me. I only
will write for games that I truly love, and I believe this
games falls into that category. I enjoyed every second of
playing this game, and I do not regret any minute of it (
maybe my studies will though ).
I would also like to address one specific format for this
guide, the script. I have had some complaints that this is
just filler and has no value. I disagree 100%. Filler is
something that takes little effort to do and is generally
worthless. This script represents the heart and mind of
every character who you cross in the game and provides
valuable insight into the actions of the characters. Often
the script also hints at events in the game ( foreshadowing
even ) and gives you useful information. Please do not bash
what I am trying to do with this experience and try to
appreciate the hard work I put in by reading it once and a
good while. Basically this is a documentation of an
excellent game with a walkthrough combined. I wish you to
enjoy. Thank you.
Please enjoy this guide, as I went to a good deal of
trouble writing it. If you have any questions, please feel
free to email me at my email address which I posted at the
top. I will answer as much as I can.
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Section IV: Characters
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Please Note: I will not spoil anything in this section,
this section describes what you know of the characters
before any plot twists.
Ryudo ( 17 male )- A geohound, Ryudo at first is a
mercenary who takes random jobs for money. He has one
friend in the world, a bird named Skye, who is around 40
years old. Ryudo has lived on his own since he was 13, when
he left his town of Garlan after a terrible incident of
which he refuses to speak. However, his past might come
alive when he takes a job from a father of Granas in the
town of Carbo…
Skye ( 40 bird )- Skye is a bird. He has been with Ryudo
for four years, since Ryudo left his town of Garlan after
an incident. They are the best of friends ( although they
may seem like two old ladies bickering at times ), and they
work together, gathering money by taking various odd tasks.
He can talk and often uses his wisdom to guide Ryudo in the
correct direction.
Elena ( 17 Female )- Elena is a songstress of Granas, who
is based in the town of Carbo. She is a sweet young girl
without an evil thought in her heart, and when she
initially meets Ryudo, she despises him. However, will her
beliefs change as they are unwillingly put together in a
group for the sake of Granas at the request of Carbo's
minister?
Millenia ( Unknown Female )- Millenia is a mysterious lady,
who appears out of nowhere to "greet" Ryudo. She has wings,
strangely enough. What will come of this mystery, will she
be feared like the father in Carbo is of her, or will she
become part of a journey? Only time will tell.
Roan ( 13 Male )- Roan is a young man traveling with a
group of circus like performers. He is very energetic and
has a heart of gold. All he wants is to be happy it seems
and honor his mother's memory. That is partially the reason
he and Ryudo come into contact. Will this young heart of
gold help our hero, or does a darker path await?
Tio ( Unknown Automata )- Tio is an automata, or robot. She
was created by unknown individuals from an age long past.
She is unsure of what it means to be human and she is
constantly striving to discover the humanity within her
metal frame. Will she? Who is to say.
Mareg ( Late 30's Male )- Mareg is a beast man from a
continent far to the east. He holds a deep grudge for
Ryudo's brother ( who will be discussed next ). Who
apparently did something terrible to the village of Mareg.
Will Mareg get his revenge, or will he fall to…
Melfice ( 22 Male )- The supposed wicked brother of Ryudo,
Melfice and Ryudo had a "falling out" of sorts in Garlan
which lead to Ryudo running away. Will Ryudo be able to
help Mareg track down his long lost brother…?
Pope Zera Innocentius ( 58 Male )- The pope of the church
of Granas, Zera has a pure heart and soul and is constantly
aiding those he meets. However, a recent surge of darkness
has fallen over the land and Zera is fretting over this
sudden change. Will Zera be able to use his holy powers to
aid Ryudo? Possibly…
Selene ( 23 Female )- A high-priestess of Granas, Selene
commands the holy knights of Granas. She uses her authority
to conduct inquisition like parades over the kingdom in an
attempt to scour darkness from the land. Will she succeed…?
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Section V: Controls
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Field Controls are the ones you will really need:
Analog Thumb Pad- Move the character at a walk/run pace
depending on how far you move the pad.
Directional Pad- Walk the character in the direction of
your choice. If you add the B button, you will be able to
run as well.
A Button- The A button will be your main button. With it
you will be able to investigate areas, pick up items, talk
to characters, execute certain activities, etc.
Y Button- Using the Y Button changes the compass
destination.
L/R Buttons on Back- Rotate the camera. If you pull the
left trigger, the camera rotates to the left. If you pull
the right trigger, it rotates to the right.
Start Button- Access the Menu.
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Section VI: A Note on Battle
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Battle mode is complicated at first, but once you get used
to it, it is not very difficult. You will see a bar like
the one I am putting below:
---------------Enemy's Status------------
WAIT====================COM===========ACT
----------------Your Status--------------
-The characters involved in the battle will be represented
as icons, with the party's being on the bottom and the
enemy party's being on the top. Each character will start
at the WAIT section of the middle bar. When the character (
enemy or party member ) reaches the COM, or Commence,
portion of the bar, the battle, which is normally semi-free
action, will stop. This pause is used to allow the player
to choose the command he wishes his character to enact (
this is only true for party members, the enemy just goes on
through ). Once you have input the command, the battle
resumes until your next character reaches the COM stage or
a character ( enemy or otherwise ) reaches the ACT stage,
or action. At this point, an action is commenced. The
battle will be paused for this action depending on the
action type:
At COM the battle will pause: Only for your characters so
the player can input commands.
At COM the battle will NOT be paused: For all enemies, as
the don't need to think.
At ACT the battle will pause: If either the player or an
enemy has a character casting a spell or using a special
attack.
At ACT the battle will NOT be paused: If either the player
or an enemy has a regular or critical attack.
-Types of attacks: Combo attack ( where the player/enemy
runs up to the enemy/player and executes an attack using
their handheld weapon ), CRITICAL attack ( where the player
initiates a cancel attack {will be explained in a minute}),
various spells ( where the player/enemy casts a spell ), or
a special move ( where the player enemy charges up to use a
special move ).
-About Cancel: Cancel is the ability of a CRITICAL attack.
When you use this attack on an enemy who has yet to reach
COM, then it will slightly stall the enemy. However, if you
use it on an enemy when he is between COM and ACT, you will
CANCEL his attack and drop his icon to well below COM, thus
making the enemy build up and restart his attack. Isn't
that neat?
There you have it, isn't it easy?
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Section VII: Walkthrough
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Welcome ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of
all ages! What you are about to witness is a marvel of
gaming magic. Please put on your goggles, buckle your
safety belt, and get ready for a game which will send
reverberating jolts through your body……
-Once, when the world was at peace, there was a god. This
god of light, Granas, embraced all and shone light down on
the people of the world. And the world was at peace.
Technology bloomed, giant structures and vast cities were
constructed under the light of this god. The people
flourished as their world grew into a marvelous place of
enlightenment. But…then he came. The one that is darkness.
Valmar. Valmar came to the world, carrying with him in his
wake a trail of darkness, suffering, and pestilence. The
warriors of Granas fought bravely against the minions of
Valmar, and for many years the war raged on in the skies
above the fair planet. Then, all at once, it changed…
-Granas, all that is good and just, decided that this epic
struggle must end here and now, and thus he took it upon
himself to rid the world of this blackness known as the God
Valmar. Thus he equipped himself with his Granasaber, the
weapon of the righteous, and he charged at the evil Valmar.
The two Gods remained locked in a brutal struggle for days,
and when it was over, Granas came out the victor. All that
is holy proceeded to section off the body parts of all that
is evil and put them in various sealed orbs across the
globe. Having sealed away all that was evil, Granas took a
leave from the earth to recover from the terrible wounds he
had been dealt by Valmar. All was peaceful again…until…
- Flash forward many ages. Technology lost during the
mighty struggle against Valmar has now only started to be
rediscovered. People once again flourish as the great Pope
Zera Innocuous rules from his Papal State at St. Heim. Our
hero, Ryudo, and his faithful friend Skye are living near
the town of Carbo, living off others as hired mercenary
Geohounds. They have had a rough but good four years
together. All was well until one day……when Ryudo accepted a
mission to be a bodyguard……a mission that would affect his
life and the entire world…
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And the Journey Begins………………START WALKTHROUGH
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-Roll Opening Credits on the struggle between Granas and
Valmar
-Game starts as you see a shot of the forest pan into a
shot of a group of people talking……appears to a group of
women ( sisters of Granas ) talking to people. All of a
sudden a bird ( Skye ) flies over them as they cross a
wooden suspension bridge…pan out to Ryudo climbing a rope
on a steep cliff…
- Ryudo: Don't let me down Skye…
Ryudo is climbing a rope above a group of monsters and
their treasure. He proceeds to have Skye drop an explosive
diversion as he knocks out the remaining guard and takes
the treasure. As he grabs it, the monsters, coming back,
launch their spears as they discover him. Acting quickly…
Ryudo: Skye, over here…
Ryudo calls Skye and jumps into his claws, flying out of
harms way with the treasure in tote.
-Skye: Ryudo, I cannot take much more of this…
Ryudo: Quit your bellyaching and fly dammit!
Skye: Ohhhh <<drops Ryudo>>
-Skye, not able to carry Ryudo any further, drops Ryudo
into the forest…
-It is now evening and Ryudo is at a rendezvous with a man
and his daughter……Ryudo appears to have been working for
this man…
Ryudo: I finished the job, didn't I…
Man: Yes, in your own crude fashion, here take your money!
Woman: Father! Don't be rude, I'm sorry…
Ryudo:<<laughing>>Heh, I'm used to it
Man:<<aside to his daughter>>I wont have you speaking to
his kind! Come, we are leaving!
-After giving the man the treasure in exchange for money,
Ryudo and Skye continue on down the forest path…
Skye: I cannot stand him, what a pompous fool!
Ryudo: Its work, not a barrel of laughs.
Skye: Well, well, you are growing up Ryudo.
Ryudo: Ugh, if it were not for work, id have nothing to do
with that guy…but…business is business
Skye: She was a fine looking girl though…
Ryudo:<<angry>> I don't care for her or the kindness of
strangers!
-As Ryudo and Skye continue down the road, they approach a
tree with a white cloth tied around it. Inside the cloth is
a letter addressed to Ryudo…
Ryudo: What is it Skye?
Skye: Ryudo, looks like we have another job…
Ryudo:<<worn out>> Hey, not already, I'm still sore from
that fall, no thanks to you……<<Skye proceeds to claw him
lightly>>…Hey ouch!……alright…its good to have work…
-Ryudo proceeds to then open the letter and gaze at its
contents...
Ryudo: Hmm. It says the church of Granas wants to hire you
as a bodyguard. So working for Granas, now I really don't
want to do it.
Skye: A jobs a jobs, right?
Ryudo:<<accepting>> I guess, that's what it means to be a
geohound…
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Part A: The Forest Before and Through Carbo Town
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In the Forest:
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Items: Wound Salve (x2), Yomi's Elixir
Weapons: None
Armor: None
Accessories: Blizzard Charm
Special Items: Hand Grenade
Enemies: Two Mottled Spiders
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-Once you regain control of Ryudo, acquaint yourself with
the general controls of the game by moving around a little.
Once ready, proceed backwards along the path and turn to
your right to acquire a wound salve. Once that is done,
return to the path and go along it until you go past some
waterfalls. Once past these waterfalls, you will read a
ladder and a rainbow cone. These cones are SAVE/RECOVER
CONES and can be used to either save the game or recover
your status. Use it to save and when you are ready, go up
the ladder.
-Once up the ladder, go forward and open the chest, taking
the Blizzard Charm inside. Don't equip it. Continue along
the rocks until you reach a ladder down. Go down it.
-Once down the ladder, use the L/R triggers to look around
and change your view. Find the correct way to go and
proceed down the path, engaging the first spider when you
come to it. Strike hard and fierce, defeating the Mottled
Spider. Once it is defeated, proceed forward along the
path. You will see another treasure chest, open it,
gathering the goodies inside. Once you have all these
goodies, go forward some more and do battle with the other
mottled spider that pops out of the trees. Once it is
defeated, continue on, making a left at the bend in the
woods until you reach the exit of the forest, towards Carbo
Village…
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Welcome to Carbo Town, A Small Village With A Small Problem
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-As Ryudo enters the village, he comes across a few of the
sisters we saw in the intro having a conversation in front
of a building.
Tessa: Bye, Elena. See you later.
Elena: I am sorry, Tessa. I would join you if I could. I
wonder why I'm not permitted to leave with you…
Tessa: I guess your role is more important than ours. Don't
worry, we'll do all the preparations for the ceremony.
Ismene: Tessa! We have to get going!
Tessa: Oh, all right. See you later, Elena!
-Tessa walks over to a group of sisters, whom she is to
lead.
Tessa: Let's go…
Ismene: Elena, its time for the service. You ought to
return now.
Elena: Yes, you are right.
Ismene: Don't worry. We've hired a bodyguard, you'll catch
up with us safely.
Elena: Please, take care of yourselves…and Tessa, I will
see you later!
-With this, Tessa's group leaves and Ryudo is alone with
Elena and one other…
Carius' Wife: Now Elena, let's go back…<<leaves with Elena
as a man approaches Ryudo>>
Random Man:<<to Elena and Carius' Wife>> Thank you for all
of your hard work. <<approaches Ryudo>>
Skye: Probably none of our concern…
Ryudo:<<to the man>> Are they collecting tithes? There's
enough…what do they do - storm through your door and beat
the charity out of you?
Man: I understand they're off to a tower outside of the
village to drive away evil spirits. We're very fortunate to
have the sisters.
Ryudo: Evil spirits?
Man: Yes. Things are fine around here during the day…but
when the sun goes down, all kinds of terrible monsters are
about.
Ryudo: What about the girl who stayed behind?
Man: Oh, Miss Elena? She's a songstress of Granas. She
sings such pretty songs for us. Maybe she will join after
the service.
Ryudo: Hmm…
Man: You don't look like you're from around here. Word of
advice: don't venture about at night.
Ryudo: Huh? They needed a bodyguard…What's this about
driving out evil spirits?
-At this point you regain control of Ryudo with only a
piece of a puzzle on what is occurring in this town. Take
the man's words to mind and proceed to enter the store
behind him and to your right, the Carbo General Store. In
the store, you may ask the man with the question mark
floating over his head any questions you wish regarding
anything. Proceed to the shop keep and buy whatever you
want…
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Carbo General Store:
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Weapons: Falix ( 500G, + 22 ATK ), Shamshir ( 620G, + 26
ATK )
Armor: Cuir Bouilli ( 500G, +12 DEF ), Leather Armor (
750G, +17 DEF ), Climbing Boots ( 200G, + 6 MOV, + 2 DEF )
Jewelry: Heavy Stone ( 120G, +5 DEF, -5 MOV, Nulls Knock
Back )
Items: Medicinal Herb ( 10G, Restores 200 HP ), Wound Salve
( 24G, Restores 400 HP ), Poison Antidote ( 14G, Cures
Poison ), Paralysis Salve ( 14G, Cures Paralysis ), Eye
Drops ( 14G, Awakens Sleeping Character )
Regional: Mushroom Cloud ( 20G, 400 DMG/Fire Based ),
Goblin Toadstool ( 30G, 250 DMG/Poison Cloud )
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-Once you have what you desire, leave the general store.
Once out, proceed to the cobblestone path and look around.
Talk to any people you desire to talk to. Once you are
ready, proceed past the fountain and enter the church
ground. You will stop at the door…
Ryudo: A……song?
Skye: Maybe it's that "Songstress"
Ryudo: Shhh!
-Ryudo and sky will hear the Songstress singing a beautiful
song…
Ryudo: Strange…it's…calming…
Skye: Sounds like its coming from inside.
Ryudo: Let's take a look!
-Ryudo and Skye enter the church, looking for the
source…they view Elena near the altar singing beautifully.
Elena: Ohhhh, I should have known I needed more practice…
Ryudo: Hey, is that all? <<he approaches>>
Ryudo: Hey! Don't mind me! Continue.
Elena: Were……you listening?
Ryudo: C'mon, if you are that tense now, you won't be able
to perform well later.
Elena: Who are you?……w……what are you doing here?
Ryudo: Whoa! You hired ME.
Elena: I……hired you? Leave immediately!
Ryudo: Hey! Are you for real!? No one told you?
Father Carius: Elena, is something the matter? Ah, you are
the Geohound we hired, we have been waiting for you.
Elena: A geohound!!?
Ryudo: I'm Ryudo, this Skye.
Elena: Why are you so rude?
Father Carius: Elena? Excuse me, I apologize on her behalf,
Elena you must get ready to leave. <<she leaves>>
Ryudo: Excuses and woman are equally tiring……
Father Carius: This is not the place, may I ask you to wait
at the inn, ill be along shortly…
-Once you regain control of Ryudo, promptly exit the inn
and return to the village. From there talk to anyone you
wish and go down, past the fountain, and enter the Carbo
Inn. Talk to the inn keep, do whatever you must ( save ),
and then select the option "The priest told me to wait
here."
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Inn Conversation with Carius and Elena
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Ryudo: The Priest told me to wait here…
Inn Master: Oh yes, he'll be along shortly, why don't you
have a seat over there?
Ryudo: Tell him to make it quick.
-Ryudo goes to the table at the inn, and just as he does,
the priest enters.
Carius: I believe there is a Geohound waiting for me.
Inn Master: A…Geohound?……There is a man over there. A
Geohound, father? What need have we with his kind?
Carius: Ah, he has come. Peace, my son. It is not appointed
for us to judge our fellow man. Granas alone reserves that
power.
-Carius joins Ryudo at the table
Carius: I apologize for our rudeness earlier. You must be
Ryudo, the Geohound, correct? I am sorry to have kept you
waiting.
Ryudo:<<As he sits down>> So, what business does a noble
priest of the Church of Granas have with a lowly Geohound
like me?
Carius: I believe that was stated in my letter. You
can……did read the letter, did you not?
Ryudo: Come now, Father. For a priest, your faith is most
disturbing. ( Skye:<<commenting aside>> Easy Now ). Enough
Skye. So, Father, you need a bodyguard. Talk.
Carius: There is a tower outside of town - Garmia Tower. We
will hold a ceremony there tonight, under the light of the
full moon. I want you to take one of our sisters to there,
and once the ceremony is over, I want you to bring her back
here.
Ryudo: I don't buy it. The church has never sought help
from outside before, and this is a job for a choirboy, not
a "murderous Geohound."
Carius: Not all are against you lad. You need not always
walk in anger and pain. All troubles can be resolved with
prayer and…
Ryudo:<<Getting up and cutting him off>> Then I suggest you
start praying your sister over to your tower.
Carius: I am sorry, I did not mean to offend, please.
Ryudo:<<As Carius drops on the table a sum of gold>> Fine,
fine. I'll do the job, but save your sermons. Gold has a
finer voice.
Carius: The sister whom you will be protecting is waiting
in the church. Please ready yourself and come along.
Ryudo: Don't worry about the girl. I've never botched a
job. And I don't plan to start.
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-After this, Carius leaves and you regain control of Ryudo.
Leave the inn and head into the general store to buy
whatever you want with Carius' money ( will not be much ).
Once ready, leave the establishment and head back up to the
church. Once at the gate, you talk to the group of Carius
and Elena.
Ryudo: So, father. You want me to escort her Fussiness
here. Fine, then come along princess.
Elena: Father. Am I the only one with a Geohound?
Carius: Yes. Your role is very important.
Elena:<<mad>> Oh, why can I not just go alone. Please,
father!
Ryudo:<<butting in>> Hey, hey! What are you trying to do?
He already paid me in advance!
Elena: I do NOT want to go along with that boor!
Ryudo: Hey, now…who're you calling a boar?
Carius: Elena, your role is very important. Were something
to happen to you, we could not hold the ceremony. Thus, the
bodyguard.
Elena:<<whiny>> Its not fait that I am the only one who has
to go with a Geohound.
Ryudo: I don't care one way or the other. Look, are you
coming or not?
Carius: Elena, please do not forget your role. We are
depending on you, I beg you.
Elena:<<submitting>> Yes, father, you are right. I ought
not make Tessa and the others wait. I shall perform my
part.
Carius: Well then, Ryudo, please take Elena to Garmia
Tower.
Ryudo: Fine. Lets go, princess.
Elena: My NAME is Elena.
Ryudo: Princess Elena, then, move it.
-At this point Elena joins your group as an NPC. Proceed
to talk to anyone you want and when you are ready, go to
Carbo inn and save. When that is finished. Leave the town…
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Part B: The Black Forest, Garmia Tower, and Carbo Town
After
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In the Black Forest:
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Items: Medicinal Herb
Weapons: None
Armor: None
Accessories:
Misc. Items: 50G, Myriad Power Nut
Enemies: Dodo ( Bird )
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Black Forest One
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-You now enter the black forest 1. Once you enter, proceed
forward and round the bend. Proceed again forward until you
reach another left split, at this point, go slightly
forward and collect the herb item. Double back and continue
down the path, following the bend right! Once you round the
bend, an exchange occurs…
-Ryudo: What now?
Elena: Wha!? What is it?
Ryudo: This is your first time talking in the woods?
Elena: N-No, not at all. It's just that…at night…
Ryudo: Keep your head down and watch your step…LOOK, OVER
THERE! <<pointing to brush>>
Ryudo: Nice reflexes, princess. Unfortunately, we are not
out here to pick berries or nurse hurt shrews. Next time,
you might want to duck and cover. Most bad guys wont stop
killing you if you're trying to kiss their ouchies.
… Did you hear something?
Elena: Ryu- Mr. Ryudo! There's something ahead!
Ryudo: Yeah! Back off!
-At this point Ryudo engages a minor pair of bat enemies.
Nothing special. Defeat them and once they are gone…
-Ryudo: You okay Princess?
Elena: Yes, Mister Ryudo. How are you? Are you all right?
Ryudo: I'm fine, as long as I'm getting paid. But…one
thing…
Elena: Yes?
Ryudo: Drop the "Mister" stud, I'm not your teacher, your
baby sitter, or your damn butcher. Just say "Ryudo"
Elena: All right…
Ryudo: Ban, at this rate we wont make it till dawn. Step on
it!
-After this exchange you regain control. Proceed onward to
the north, making a long left in the bend and going into
the black forest 2.
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Black Forest Two
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-You are now in the Black Forest 2. Once you enter, go
forward until you reach a tree, at which point you will be
attacked by a dodo. Defeat it and move on. You will then
reach a fork in the road. Start by going LEFT in the fork.
Once left, continue left and pick up the 50G that is on
the ground. Double back to the fork and this time take the
RIGHT path. Continue right and grab the Myriad Power Nut.
Once you have this. Go up along the path until you reach
the top, where the forks connect. Exit out of the Black
Woods 2 by leaving to North Silesia.
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Outside Garmia Tower
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-Select Garmia Tower as your destination. You will see an
eerie pan of the tower.
-After entering the area, proceed up until you reach the
sisters of Granas. Talk with them……
-Ryudo: So, I take it you're the ones who've been waiting
for the princess here.
Ismene: We are. You must be the Geohound. I thank you.
Eurydice: So that's a Geohound. He gives me the creeps.
Velda: The rumors speak truth.
Isolde: Yuck, he's looking this way.
Tessa: SILENCE!
Ryudo: Come on, get to it.
Elena: My sisters, I am ready. I have mister Ryudo to thank
for bringing me here safely.
Ryudo: Not even a ding or scratch on her. Now, I don't
suppose you'll tell me what this is all about…
Ismene: please, wait outside until we have finished the
ceremony, when it is concluded, you will escort Elena back
to the church.
Ryudo: How long are you ladies going to take?
Ismene: It will take some time. This is all I may say. One
more thing. Do not enter the tower under any circumstances.
The Ceremony must not be disrupted by your kind, er, you. '
Ryudo: "My kind." Right, I'll just sit over here and think
filthy, unclean thoughts, then.
Ismene: …, please do not come inside.
-At this the door to the tower opens and the sisters filter
in.
Tessa: Elena, did he do anything to you?
Elena: TESSA! Ryudo kept his hands to himself! Though he
did see fit the share his foul mouth.
Ismene: Come, we must begin the ceremony.
-With this, they enter and the door closes.
Pan to Ryudo and Skye around a campfire.
-Ryudo: Man, how long is this gonna take? We've been
waiting for like, hours!
Skye: Oh, stop your whining. Its part of the job.
Ryudo: Man, what're they doing in there!? This is why I
hate the church, everything takes foreeeeeever.
Skye: What's eating you, Ryudo? Thinking about that singing
Schoolgirl?
Ryudo: I just got a bad feeling about this…
-Ryudo gets up and walks near the tower, standing with his
back to the fire and Skye.
-Ryudo: And this tower too. Don't you think it looks like a
strange place for a holy ceremony?………Check out the mural.
What's the deal with these weird wings?
Skye: It's an ancient ruin. I figure it dates from the
Silvery White Light Age.
Ryudo: You mean the battle of good and evil? Why would they
do their exorcisms or whatever in a place like this?
-Screams can be heard and lightning flashes from the tower.
-Ryudo: Something funny's going on! Best check it out!
Skye: But didn't they say not to go in?
Ryudo: Look , if anything happens to that Elena chick, it's
my rep on the line, I'm not gonna blow this job.
Skye: True enough, and this IS out of the ordinary.
Ryudo: Quit stalling! Let's go!
-You now regain control again of Ryudo…go forward and enter
the tower, where you will face the demons that lurk and
haunt the exorcism ceremony.
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Inside Garmia Tower:
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Items: Wound Salve x2, Hand Grenade.
Weapons: None
Armor: None
Accessories: Wind Charm
Misc. Items: 50G, 150G
Enemies: Mottled Spiders and Gargoyles
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Garmia Tower: First Floor
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-Once you enter……you will notice that this religious place
is crawling with monsters!! If you need to, use the save
cone to your right. Once ready, proceed forward and to the
left, killing any spiders you find. This area is not very
hard to navigate, as it is basically a giant circle which
has a room in the middle and rooms on the sides. Proceed
around the area, grabbing: Hand Grenade, Wound Salve, and a
wind charm. Once you have all of these, proceed to the
second floor.
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Garmia Tower: Second Floor
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-Once you enter, proceed forward, past the stones, and
cross the long bridge. Once you reach the other side, grab
the 50 G and go up the stairs. This floor is very short and
basically nothing will happen, so don't worry if you think
you have missed something.
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Garmia Tower: Third Floor
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-Once you enter, you will see two doors, take the one on
the right. Proceed until you reach a large room with, gasp,
gargoyles. Proceed through the door on your left ( more
gargoyles and spiders ) and go straight ( down a small set
of stairs too ). Turn right once down ( gargoyle ) and
continue running that way until you see another gargoyle.
Kill it. Go right and forward to acquire 150G. Once you
have this from the chest, double back go straight, turning
right when you reach the wall. Be sure to use the save cone
before you go up the stairs ( and grab the wound salve you
see ).
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Garmia Tower: Fourth Floor
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-When you enter, you will see two gargoyles in front you (
mini boss! ). Fight them. Once dispatched, you will find
Tessa…
Ryudo: What Happened?
Tessa: The ceremony…failed…sa…save Elena.
Ryudo: Hang on. We'll get you out of here………Damnit! She's
dead.
Skye: Ryudo! No time for sentiment! Search for the others!
Ryudo: Yeah. We're in waist deep here…
-When you get control back, go try the door.
Ryudo: This stupid door! It doesn't budge!
Skye: I'll look for another way in! <<flies off>>
Ryudo: Damnit!
Skye: Ryudo, this window!
-Go and break the window in. Once in…
Ryudo: Holy…!
<<pans out to a view of Elena floating in the air, in a
black haze>>
Ryudo: What IS that!?
-Cut to a flashback ( small ) for Ryudo in which he views
people touched by evil…
Ryudo: That Darkness!!? I know that darkness!
Elena: There is no darkness inside of me. You cannot, I
forbid you. Aah!
Skye: Ryudo! You there? Snap out of it!
Ryudo: Damnit! I'm gonna save her!
-As Ryudo runs to save her, the crystal in the middle
shatters and darkness is released, causing the tower to
shake.
Skye: Ryudo, we must go!
Ryudo" Lets ride!
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After the Escape From the Tower
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-Ryudo and Skye, with Elena, abandon the collapsing tower
via a rope. The tower proceeds to collapse. Flash forward
to the woods…
Skye: Anyway, she looks aright. Let's head back to town as
soon as possible. Say? Are you feeling ok? You were acting
a little strange back there in the tower.
Ryudo: Yeah, just some bad memories.
Skye: Uh, hey, she's waking up.
Ryudo: Hey! Wake up!
Elena: Ouch! Stop it! STOP IT! <<sits up>>
Ryudo: Hey. It's alright now. Hey!
Elena: Where am I?
Ryudo: In the woods, near the tower.
Elena: Huh? Why am I in such a place?
Ryudo: <<standing up>> Look over there.
-The view pans to the now collapsed tower, a whirlwind of
blackness circling it. Lightning can be seen inside.
Elena: That is, the power of darkness…! Where is everyone?
Where is Tessa!!?
Ryudo: You were the only survivor. Sorry. Come on, lets go
back to the village.
Elena: NO! I'm…is everyone ok? Everyone……everyone………I'm
going back! They must have
Ryudo: Hey! Hey! Princess! The power of darkness isn't
coming this way to tell us about the neighborhood bake
sale. We need to leave!
Elena: Are they really…gone?
Ryudo: Yeah. They're dead. You nearly didn't make it
yourself. You weren't looking so hot, never mind those
wings you sprouted.
Elena: We lost to the power of darkness, to the power of
Valmar…
Ryudo: You still with us songstress? Hey, time to snap out
of it! The dead wont be joining us anytime soon.
Elena: <<kneeling>> The ceremony has failed. All have
perished. Why should I alone have lived? Why should I alone
keep living?
Ryudo: Because I've got a job to do. Now get us and get
your butt in gear.
Elena: You monster! You could unfeeling brute!!!
Ryudo: Geohound. Cold unfeeling geohound.
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The Return to Carbo Town After the Failed Ceremony
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-At this Ryudo leaves and Elena follows. They get back to
town at the dead of night. They stop near the inn.
Ryudo: Looks like we escaped. I don't think they'll follow
us this far. Well? You calmed down a bit?
Elena: <<sagging her head>> …
Ryudo: Anyway, I'll bring you back to the priest. That's
what I was hired for after all.
Elena: Ryudo! How can you kill so indiscriminately?………I'm
sorry. You are doing it to protect me.
Ryudo: Don't worry. Part of the job.
-At this you regain control of the party. Talk to whomever
and go to the church to meet father Carius.
Elena: Father Carius. I………I………
Carius: Elena. Are you the only one to make it back? Where
are the others? What has happened?
Elena: During the ceremony……oh father
Carius: Oh child. You have said enough for now. Rest and
speak on these things at a later time.
Ryudo: Well, anyway, my job here is done. You've paid me
enough. I wasn't exactly the most successful
bodyguard………but what the hell was the ceremony about?
Carius: Mr. Ryudo, you must be tired. We shall prepare some
warm food for you. Come please, come inside…Elena, you as
well.
-Pan to inside the church, where they now talk.
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Conversation Between Carius And Ryudo in the Church, Where
Ryudo Learns the Truth
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Ryudo: I cant tell you much about the ceremony. But the
last I saw, and this sounds odd, Elena had grown these
black wings. Anyway, we out of there pretty damn fast.
Elena: Father, I had "wings"
Carius: Hush now Elena, you are tired. Go to your room and
get some rest, understand?
Elena: Yes father. <<she departs, leaving Ryudo and Carius
alone>>
Carius: So the ceremony was a failure and Elena possessed
by the "wings"
Ryudo: You mind filling me in chief? Try finishing your
sentences
Carius: I knew it would be dangerous. Yet, even so, we had
to do it. The wings had to sealed. The wings of Valmar
Ryudo. The wings of darkness.
Ryudo: WHAT!?
Carius: As Granas is the lord of light, so Valmar is the
devil of darkness. Long ago, the two met in battle, as was
ordained.
Ryudo: The battle between good and evil, right? Everyone
knows the fairy tale.
Carius: Valmar was defeated, yes, but not destroyed. Even
now the foul one prepares for the coming of the eternal
night.
Ryudo: This is new.
Carius: Valmar grows in power with each passing day,
seeking to break the seals which, for a time, have kept the
darkness bound. As is foretold in scripture, the day of
darkness is at hand. The world groans with the heaviness of
Valmar's rebirth. The devil seeks again to blot out the
light of Granas. Valmar will return out world to Darkness,
then destroy it. Sadly, the power of our pope, Zera
Innocentius, is not enough to ward off the seals against
the very darkness itself. Yet, it is the work of myself and
my brethren to prevent the advent of that day. When all
light shall fade away……………Were it not so, I would not have
sent my own daughter to that doomed ceremony.
Ryudo: Your Daughter? Tessa……
Carius: The sealing ceremony failed. And if what you say is
true, not only did it fail, but Elena has become possessed
by Valmar's accursed wings as well.
Ryudo: What happens next?
Carius: The pieces of Valmar devour the soul of those they
possess. Our dear Elena, once she is emptied, the wings
will move on. On to another host. This is how Valmar feeds,
gathering strength to re-enter our world. The fetters will
be loosened………Ryudo. Will you lend us your services again?
Will you help Elena? Be her bodyguard?
Ryudo: ?
Carius: These sad events may yet be made to work in our
favor. I wish to send Elena to Granas Cathedral
immediately. It is rumored that his Holiness Zera knows of
an ancient sacrament which has the power to cleanse the
soul of darkness. The rite would free Elena and shield
others from the taint of evil. We may again be able to seal
the wings away. Such an act would delay Valmar's return.
However, those that follow darkness will not sit idly as
our plans come to fruition.
Ryudo: I'm sorry, were you waiting for me to give a damn?
Carius: No, Ryudo, I wait for you to recognize an
opportunity. For your services, you shall receive, shall we
say, a statue of gold? It belonged to the church, but needs
outweigh vanity. I believe it would make a pretty enough
prize.
Ryudo: Let me think about it. I cant stand god or women.
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End Church Conversation
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-CRASH!!!! A giant crash and lightning hit the church!
Ryudo: What was that?
Carius: Something outside?
-They run outside to find ( below Valmar's moon ) a
succubus…
Millenia: This feels so good! I feel free, and so full of
power. I feel excellent!!
Ryudo: What!!? That girl did this??
Carius: What have you done you foul dark one, leave at
once! <<fires a green bolt at her>>
Millenia: <<deflects it>> What do you think you are
doing!!?
Ryudo: She has a fair hand with magic
Millenia: And other fair parts besides, do I look like a
dark one to you?
Carius: Beware Ryudo! Evil takes forms far from foul!
Ryudo: Are you for real??
Millenia: The sight of this place disgusts me……This statue,
this church, and the scum who live here. <<lightning bolts
town>>
Carius: Careful Ryudo, she is dangerous……<<bolt to the
church>> The church!! What have you done!!
Millenia: Now I feel better, what's the big deal, its just
a church. Now lets get rid of this town.
Ryudo: What are you doing, or are you sick and twisted as
you look
Millenia: You…..you are terrible, what an awful thing to
say. Well, this will tame your tongue.
-Battle with Millenia.
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BOSS BATTLE ONE: MILLENIA THE WINGS OF VALMAR
HP: ?????/?????
Attacks Used: Bow Gun Shot ( 30 Damage )
Magic Used: Burn, Stram, Zap!
Special Attacks Used: A few, but most likely you wont see
them
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Millenia: Short Battle
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-The first boss battle of the game!! How quaint. She is
hard. So unload. Use your Tenseiken Slash mainly, and when
that runs out, use Combo attacks and cancel whatever
attacks you can. Once she hits you with ZAP!, it's all over
as Ryudo is knocked to the ground and trapped in the field
of energy generated by the zap.
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End Boss Battle
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Ryudo: Damn, such power!
Millenia: Now…well, my dear, you are a nice plaything.
Ryudo: Don't toy with me!
Millenia: I like you, my name is Millenia, next time we
meet, ill make you mine, practice, ill be back, toodles
<<she flies off>>.
Ryudo: She can fight, for a girl……Father, ill take you up,
I want to find out just exactly is going on.
-Once that is over. You will regain control in the inn at
daybreak…
Skye: Ryudo, are you fine with this? Didn't you say that
you don't like getting involved in matters of religion?
Ryudo: He said that ill get to meet that pope Zera at the
cathedral. Think about it Skye! The pope! If we could get
in good with him, we could get our hands on some ungodly
amounts of loot!
Skye: I'm not a newly hatched chick Ryudo. I suspect that
you have other reasons for your broad change of heart.
-Carius and Elena enter the inn and approach Ryudo.
Carius: We are sorry to keep you waiting Mr. Ryudo, here is
your money. <<gives him GOLD STATUE>> Please take good care
of Elena.
Elena: Thank you for your help. Shall we go?
Ryudo: Granas Cathedral is a bit of a hike, princess.
Better leave for silk slippers behind. Sure you are up to
this?
Elena: I must go. I do not want the others to have died in
vain. Farewell, father.
Carius: Elena, be careful during your travels. I shall prey
for your safety.
Ryudo: And I'll pray for the patience I'm going to need.
Elena: I will not be a burden. I am quite able to fend for
myself!
Ryudo: So the songstress has spunk……good. Let's move.
Elena: I must get to Granas cathedral. No matter the cost.
-You regain control at this point. Stock up on anything you
need and leave town.
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Part C: The Inor Mountains, Agear Town, And the Durham Cave
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The Inor Mountains:
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Weapons: None
Armor: None
Accessories: Crystal Brooch,
Misc. Items: Magic Mushroom, 150G x2, Goblin Toadstool,
Poison Antidote x2, Yomi's Elixir, 50G
Enemies: Dodo, Crag Snakes, Mottled Spiders
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-Once you leave the village, you will travel to the Inor
Mountains. This is a place of mystery, adventure, and many
baddies. Beware.
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Inor Mountains One
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-Once you get control. Go forward and squash the mushrooms.
Grab the magic mushroom that will appear ( maybe ) in one
and proceed forward. Make your way to the save cone and use
it at your leisure. Now, you will be going off-road for a
period. Go left, onto the grass, and look around there. I
can give you no directions beyond look everywhere, squish
every mushroom, and kill every enemy. Item Tips: 150g is
directly off road and down, few items under various
mushrooms (random). Basically cut down every mushroom and
pray for items.
-When you are done with that side, go back to the main road
and cross over to the other side of the grass just above
the save cone. Proceed forward and when you can, cut to the
right and down a hill ( other side area with items ). This
area is also closed off from anything, so search around for
items ( Mushroom cloud at the bottom ). When you are done
down there, go back to the save cone.
-From the save cone, proceed up along the dirt path,
killing any enemy you see ( mostly mottled spiders ). At
one point you will come to a large stone mountain ( INOR
MOUNTAIN, duh. ). Start going up it. Follow the winding
path up, turning many times. When you reach a T-Turn in the
path, go right and follow the short path until you reach a
poison antidote. Grab it. Proceed back and go straight when
you reach the T-Turn again. Proceed onward, killing and
Dodos you come across another T-turn. Go left at this point
and when you reach the end of the path, get the 150g from
the chest and double back, proceeding straight when you
reach the T-Turn again. Proceed to the Inor Mountains 2.
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Inor Mountains Two
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-When you enter, you will proceed forward for a brief
moment until you reach a big open area. At which point
Ryudo turns and talks to the group………
Ryudo: Skye, mind looking around a bit?
Skye: No Problem. <<flies off>>
Ryudo: Getting Tired? We can rest here for a little while/
Elena: No, I am not. I am all right.
Ryudo: Don't get too comfortable, the night has many eyes,
teeth………
Elena(Mad):Your children's tales are neither frightening
nor amusing! <<Skye flies back in>> EEK!!
Ryudo: Don't overdo it. We're staying here tonight. Can you
stand?
Elena: Yes…
-The scene blacks out to that of nighttime. The angle pans
down onto a tent erected and a fire burning bright in the
night. Ryudo and Elena sit by it, talking.
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Campfire Conversation Between Ryudo and Elena, Then Ryudo
And Skye
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Ryudo: You calmed down a bit? Pay attention next time.
Elena: All right…
Ryudo: Anyway, what happened back at the tower? Ready to
talk about it yet?
Elena: I do not remember much, it was, I believe it was a
ceremony of sealing, I was to sing. I began my song, my
sisters moved to restore the seal, and then…
Ryudo: What about the wings?
Elena: Forgive me, I do not wish to remember.
Ryudo: Uh-huh. We're missing something here, you must be
able to remember, or did the cloud of incense fog your
memory?
Elena: Do you assume?
Ryudo: Hey, I'm not presuming to know what goes on behind
closed doors, sister. I'm just saying you were there. Bah,
hopeless.
Elena: You do not understand
Ryudo: Because I'm not sophisticated enough? Because I
don't fall all over myself to be the first in line a the
temple doors?
Elena: Now you mock me.
Ryudo: No, ive been mocking you for the last half hour. A
little slow to notice, aren't we?
Elena: Why do you persist in vexing me? Do you bait me to
watch me suffer? Do you take pleasure in my pain? Please, I
do not need your grief, as I have much of my own.
Ryudo: I am surprised that you have managed to remain so
naive and survive as long as you have.
Elena: Is that what you think?
Ryudo: Forget it. Get to sleep. We've got a ways ahead of
us in the morning. <<Elena gets up and starts for the
tent>> Hey! Leave some space for me!
Elena: I hope you're joking!………Never mind, I will sleep
outside the tent!
Ryudo: I didn't mean it that way. Uh, I hope you like
sleeping on rocks!
-Elena, in an upstart manner, walks off.
Ryudo: Suit yourself………<<time passes>> So, she is finally
asleep.
Skye<<flying down>>: What about you lover boy? You going to
sleep?
Ryudo: I cant, I keep sensing Elena surrounded by Darkness
in the tower. Nightmares, man.
Skye: Don't think about it, nothing you can do now.
Ryudo: And I pissed her off, man. She is so perky and
happy, now she hates me, you saw her!
Skye: It cant be helped, you know how the church feels
about us working types.
Ryudo: But I guess she has been sheltered her whole life.
She's never seen the world outside her window. And then to
have her friends die on her like that, and I couldn't save
them.
Skye: Compassion Ryudo? A little late for that, your words
would sounds far better had they been spoken sooner.
Ryudo: Sometimes, all I can, I didn't want. She has to be
kept from harm, yet even now she suffers, and I cannot bear
her to see it. It is my duty to protect her.
Skye: You are mincing you words again, Ryudo. Badly. You
know as well as I that what you feel has less to do with
duty than with………
Ryudo: With WHAT Skye!? With concern? With sentiment,
that's not me, still, ive never felt, bah. Good night Skye
Skye: Sweet dreams Ryudo. <<flies off and Ryudo lies down
to sleep>>
Elena( All the while had been listening ): Why……did he not
tell me. <<fade out>>
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End Campfire Conversations
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-The night is over, the morning has come.
Elena: Ryudo, its morning already!! <<fade in>> Good
morning Ryudo! Are you awake!?
Ryudo: Cut it out Elena, its too early! <<gets up>>
Elena: Up until now?
Ryudo: Wha-what it is?
Elena: I am so sorry. I misjudged you Ryudo. I took you for
just another Geohound. Skye, I misjudged you as well,
forgive me.
Ryudo: What snuck into your sleeping bag? I am a detestable
geohound!
Skye: I agree
Elena: Anyway, Ryudo, please help me get to the Granas
Cathedral, And you too, Skye.
-At this point you regain control. What a night, eh?
Proceed left along the path, watching the boulders fall at
one point. Continue on and climb the rope ladder when you
come to it. Go on to the right, and when you see a boulder
balanced on a wooden plank, go around to the back of it.
The boulder will fall and crush the rocks that were
blocking the treasure earlier, nice. When you have the big
chest's items, proceed down beyond the chest and take a
left. At one point you will go past a creaking boulder
hold, ignore it.
-Next you will see another one above you break loose and
block the path ( it breaks off and the boulders roll to
block the path ). Proceed onward down the path, keeping
straight ( ignore the turn ), and killing any enemies you
come across. When you come to it, take a rope ladder DOWN.
Proceed straight along the path for a good while until you
reach a wide turn. Grab the 50g there and continue around
the turn, proceeding onward. Exit into NORTH SILESIA.
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Agear Town, the Ruined Village of Silesia
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-You have made it to town two, whoopee. You will enter this
down and notice one thing, it is very bleak. Something is
obviously very wrong……The view will pan over a ruined town
beyond a shanty town, with ruddy defense erected before the
town.
Elena: Ryudo, is this a town, or something?
Ryudo: Not the kind you'd want to raise your kids in,
didn't used to be like this.
Elena: Today I thought, we could sleep in a regular room.
Ryudo: We, we're gonna have to make do. Anyway, lets find a
place to bunk up.
-At this point you regain control. Go into the white tent,
which is the item shop.
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Agear Town's Tent "General Store"
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Weapons: Falix ( see Carbo Town ), Shamshir ( see Carbo
Town ), Army Saber ( 750G, +32 Attack ), Iron Rod A( 720 G,
+30 Attack ).
Armor: Leather Jacket ( 650 G, +14 DEF ), Quilted Silk (
800G, +18 DEF ), Leather Armor ( 750G, +17 DEF ), Chain
Mail ( 950G, +20 DEF ), Traveler's Hat ( 300G, +6 DEF ),
Leather Bandana ( 350G, +8 DEF ), Climbing Boots ( 200G, +6
MOV, +2 DEF )
Jewelry: Heavy Stone ( 120G, +5 DEF, -5 MOV ), Sleep Charm
( 250G, Sleep Resistance ).
Items: Medicinal Herb ( 10G, 200 HP ), Would Salve ( 24G,
400 HP ), Poison Antidote ( 14G, Cures Poison ), Paralysis
Salve ( 14G, Cures Paralysis ), Eye Drops ( 17G, Awakens
Sleeping Characters ), Smelling Salts ( 20G, Cures
Confusion ).
Regional: Mushroom Cloud ( 20G, 400 Damage, Fire Based 400
Damage ), Hand Grenade ( 60G, 300 Damage ).
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-Once you are done in there ( buy whatever you will ),
proceed out and enter the inn and greet the innkeeper.
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Conversation Between Ryudo, Elena, And Vyx. Includes the
Carnies and Roan
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Ryudo: Long time, no see. Looks like you had trouble.
Vyx: Ryudo. Still breathing, I see. Good. Monsters, kiddo.
Monsters have taken up residence on the other side of town.
As you can see, they haven't been too kind to us poor
louts.
Ryudo: Nice place you got here Vyx. I heard they tried to
run out of town. Stubborn as ever, I see.
Vyx: Aye, and don't think the wretches that came crawling
in here for shelter appreciates it. I tell you, if I had a
few more men with blades, we wouldn't have to keep huddling
in here likes hens on omelet day.
Ryudo: You retired for a reason, Vyx. You cant win your
battles with your reputation alone.
Vyx: I can still, say Ryudo, who's the girlie? You've gone
soft on me lad?
Elena: Huh?
Ryudo: And you've gone senile on me, old man. Its work,
don't ask. <<A crunching sound is generated as if a door
opens>> Huh, what is that? <<the shot pans over to a table
with five people>>
Roan: That medal was a memento of my mother, please do
something!
Gonzola: No can do, we had our hands full just getting
through there. There's no way we are going back to that
place.
Ryudo<<observing>>: What's the deal with those clowns?
Vyx: Funny you should ask that. They ducked in here to slip
away from some monsters that apparently took a liking to
their finery. Along the way, they monsters seem to have
lifted some precious bauble from the lad. I figure him to
be a runaway, and a wealthy one at that. Might look into
it, Ryudo. Accidents do happen.
Roan: I beg you again, please help me!
Gonzola: Kid, when I say no, I mean no. Don't press your
luck, as I'm saving all of mine
Risotto: Retirement……just like boss says……right P?
Paella: That's right, bravery and bravado are very
different.
Carpaccio: Just like P says, the odds are stacked, we just
ain't cut out for this.
Roan: You don't understand, please help me!
Gonzola: You don't understand how the world works kid,
ain't our job, ask that geohound over there. <<whisperings
of "geohound" can be heard>>
Roan: Please, a monster stole my medal which is a memento
of my mother, please help.
Ryudo: Sorry kid, I'm in the middle of a job, I cant spare
the time.
Elena: Ryudo……
Ryudo: Aren't we in a hurry? Give up kid.
Roan: Do I have do, I guess so………
Elena: Ryudo, can not we do something for that little boy?
Ryudo: Gee, let me think about it. Yeah, I think we have
some time to find his lost jewelry. Hell, we could find him
some matching earrings. Look, if we stop for every weepy
brat, no offense, we might as well set up shop with Vyx
here. Now eat these and relax.
Elena: Eat these and relax? What are you giving me?
Ryudo: Kuko Berries. The locals chew on them. They make the
corners round. Take it easy the first time though.
Ryudo: Seems the thing we should do is get out of
here………<<Elena Collapses as they talk>>
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End Group Conversation
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-After eating too many berries, Elena collapses and Ryudo
stopping his discussion with Vyx on detours. After putting
her to sleep, Ryudo is outside her room.
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Conversation Between Ryudo, Skye, and Millenia
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Ryudo: I cant believe that girl, she ate enough berries to
kill the pope!
Skye: Strange way to put it. At least its finally quiet.
She'll sleep well. Not bad for her first time actually.
Ryudo: Whatever. Hopefully she wont keep trying to outdo me
after this. I'm getting tired of this high-maintenance
stuff man. <<starts walking to his room>>
Skye: What are you thinking?
Ryudo: Thought id take care of business while I can.
Skye: Going out alone?
Ryudo: Ive got you, don't I? <<enters his room, and screen
fades into Ryudo on his bed, talking to Skye>>
Skye: What made you decide to get to work right now? Have a
sport spot for the kid?
Ryudo: The circus Brat? Hardly. We wont get anywhere unless
we cut through those monsters first. And if an entire nest
of them is involved, well, you know, I work best alone.
-From the darkness, a Tee-hee-hee-hee can be heard.
Ryudo: What in blazed!!? <<looks around>>
Voice: Found you.
Ryudo: Where are you!? Show yourself!! <<whirlwind appears,
revealing the wings of Valmar, Millenia>> I…its you??
Millenia: Aw. How sweet! You remember me! You remember my
promise too? I wont let you get away this time. <<casts a
holding spell on Ryudo>>
Ryudo: I cant move!!
Skye: You, what are you doing to Ryudo!? <<Millenia casts
the same thing on Skye>>
Millenia: Same thing I am doing to you, BIRD! <<Ryudo
grunts, alerting her to him again>> Now Ryudo! Don't move
dear.
Ryudo: G-Get away! <<knocking at the door>>
Risotto: Uh, hey. Roan's gone off somewhere. You guys seen
him??!
Millenia: Oh my, what do we have here?
Ryudo: Let me go free first! <<Millenia lets him free>>.
What's happening? I'll be right there.
-At this point, you regain control and MILLENIA, THE WINGS
OF VALMAR, has now joined your party ( insert cheesy sound
effect ). Exit the room and go down into the main inn area.
You will arrive on a conversation.
Gonzola: Didn't think the kid had that much moxie. Running
a one man acts no good. Almost enough to make a man's sleep
wicked.
Paella: Two cant walk a tightrope. If the boy wants to make
his own bed, let him eat it too.
Carpaccio: His own bed. Mmm… He is not our problem. But
still, he is young, very young. Too young to toe the line,
perhaps.
Millenia: Ryudo, what's with these locals.
Ryudo: These carnies. They are all mopey cause the runt ran
off to feed some monsters. A scrub like him wont make half
a meal.
Millenia: And you didn't do anything? What's wrong with
you? Go find him!
Carpaccio: We know where he goes, yes we do> But there are
monsters, many monsters.
Risotto: Lets go! Its not right to leave the boy alone in a
lion cage!
Gonzola: I reckon we could worry till the bearded lady
sings, or we could find the little nipper and be done with
it.
Ryudo: Hey, hand on. I was gonna waste the monsters anyway,
so if we find him, we'll bring him back here.
Gonzola: Now hand on there, feller, We'd better come with
you. We're only circus folk, but you'll be needing some
company anyway.
Ryudo: Keep your cream pies and seltzer water to
yourselves. Your assistance isn't needed.
Millenia: Aw. You are a sweetheart, aren't ya. This should
be fun.
Ryudo: If your idea of fun is wading through rivers of
blood, gobbets of flesh, and gut fresh upon your lips, then
yes, it will be fun.
Millenia: Then what're we waiting for tiger! I'm getting
antsy. Course I could just have some fun right here if you
want!
Skye: This woman is a couple of eggs shy of a basket.
Millenia: Hey, bird! Just how badly do you want to be
turned into charcoal!?
Ryudo: Fine, fine, come along then. But stay out of my way.
Millenia: See, that wasn't too hard, now was it. Confident,
yet willing to listen to reason. Just what I want in a M-A-
N ( Finished with a heart, how sweet ^_^ ).
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End Conversation Between the Three
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-At this point you regain control. Leave the inn. Once
outside, talk to anyone you wish and proceed beyond the
barricade. Go down the town ruins and into the cave. Before
you enter, make sure you have a good deal of herbs and
healing items.
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Durham Cave, The Well of Trouble For Agear
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Weapons: None
Armor: None
Accessories: Roan's Medal.
Misc. Items: Medicinal Herb x2, Yomi's Elixir, 100G, 300G,
Calming Harp, Poff Nut, Torte's Reed pipe, Adventure Book.
Enemies: Crag Snakes, Frost Frogs, Troglodytes, and the
Durham Minotaur.
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Durham Cave One
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-When you enter, proceed forward. You will get a pan-view
of all the cave. At that point, stalagmites will fall and
create a path, follow it. Use the save cone and continue
along the path, entering a room where you are stopped. You
will meet a furry little creature that goes all around, a
Poff. Ignore it and continue on, turning to your left and
going forward. After going up rock stairs, jump down off
the small overhang. Run around to the back of the boulder
and push it. It will break through the giant wall.
-After it goes through the wall and you battle the snakes
that were under it, go forward and collect the Medicinal
Herb. Proceed onward and pull the lever, which raises one
stopgap and lowers another. Double around and cross the now
available wooden bridge you will find just behind you and
on the screen's left. Grab the next medicinal herb and go
into the back cave, pushing the boulder down. Jump down
over it and continue straight, into a trap! Once you enter
a circular room with gates around it, the gates will close
and you will be forced to fight monsters to open them.
Defeat them all of the snakes that will drop and proceed
forward. Go forward again and re-pull the lever and now
backtrack. Go back the way you JUST came ( into the cave
with falling grates, up the rock you pushed, and out the
entrance to the area with the rock you just pushed ). Be
sure to grab the Yomi's Elixir in the last area.
-Once out of that loop, proceed across the SECOND bridge,
which will be on your character's right. Grab the 100G you
will see and then go up and to the left, entering a cave
entrance which has a mysterious grate looming at the top.
You will be ambushed by enemies. Defeat them all and then
proceed through the opening on the right of the room. This
will take you to Durham Cave 2.
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Durham Cave Two
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-Proceed forward and you will see a bleak situation. Roan
is trapped and in trouble, being ambushed by three things.
Ryudo: He got all the way in here. He did got to get here
alone.
Millenia: Say, is that the monster over there?
Ryudo: No. He is the one we rescue.
-A fight commences. You will battle a hard mini-boss like
troglodytes. You will get a mist egg and a whirlwind scroll
out of it, wow. When you are done, talk to Roan.
Roan: Thank you very much for saving me!
Ryudo: You're making me regret it already kid. You
shouldn't be here, go home.
Roan: What about you two? What are you doing!!?
Millenia: We are ridding the land of pests!
Roan: Really? Then please take me along too!
Ryudo: Give me a break! We are not running a daycare, kid.
Go HOME!
Roan: I will not go. I am not playing around!! I cannot
lose that medal. It is the last thing my late mother left
to me.
Ryudo: Well, when you run into her, tell her that she
should have left you some common sense instead!
Rona; Its precious! I cannot lose it, no matter what!
<<runs up to Ryudo and bothers him>> I will absolutely get
it back.
Millenia<<sneaking up behind him and grabbing him in a
hug>>: You are soooooooooo cute! I've decided to take you
along! My name is Millenia, what's yours?
Roan: I'm Roan! Thank you Miss Millenia!
Ryudo: Hey, hey, I don't want any part of this. There's a
rough road ahead, He'll only be a burden on you.
Millenia: I'm so happy! Ryudo, are you really worried about
me!? You are a good man, after all. As weal and frail as I
am. I will show you I can protect this child. We'll be
fine! Right?
Roan: Yes! I shall not give you any trouble!
Ryudo: "Weak and Frail?" Uh-huh. Just don't forget to feed
him and change his litter twice a day. Hey! Turn off the
waterworks, kid, there is a tooth fairy, right?
Roan: So, you'll take me along?
Ryudo: For now. But, if you slow us down or just piss me
off, your butt will be skipping down Lollipop Lane on its
own.
Roan: Understood!
-At this point you regain control. Continue right and along
the path, eventually passing through a portal with a spike
door above. Grab the Calming Harp found in the treasure
chest and battle the enemies that will drop from the
ceiling ( snakes ). After beating them and the iron spikes
rise back up, continue on and either fight or avoid the
enemies, grabbing the medicinal herb you will see behind
the frogs. From here, proceed behind you of sorts and step
on the little slab ( different color from the ground ) to
open the right set of spiked doors. Proceed inside and grab
the 300G in the chest. Afterwards, go to the big box and
push it, opening the second spiked door. Go inside and pull
the lever, draining the water. Once drained, double around
and proceed across the newly drained water.
-Once across the water, grab the Poff nut you will see.
Afterwards, proceed right and up to a cliff from where you
can jump down. Once down, you will be engaged by
troglodytes. Defeat them ( it's a long battle folks ) and
proceed forward. Pull the lever to raise the bridge and go
across next. Once across, go forward and get the reed pipe,
and continue on to push the boulder over the cliff. Walk
across the boulder, turning right ( battle frogs ) and
grabbing the 100g. Once you have it, go back across the
boulder and use the save cone. Continue down the path and
enter the depths of the cave.
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Durham Cave Depths
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-Once you enter, proceed forward and stop. You see that
thing? It's a boss. Enter the menu now. Enter POWER UP and
power up Ryudo's and Millennia's specials. Also equip any
eggs or skills and power them up as well. Once you are
ready………fight
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BOSS BATTLE TWO: DURHAM MINOTAUR AND COHORTS
HP: 4200/4200
Attacks Used: Regular Swipes for 100 or so.
Magic Attacks Used:
Special Attacks Used: Tornado Horn ( Confuse ).
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Battle Start:
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-This guy is much harder then Millenia was. When you start,
have Ryudo unleash his attacks on the minotaur ( Purple
Lightning and Flying Tensekenu ). You will do some damage,
but on the whole he wont be that heavily hurt. With Roan,
quickly unload with a golden hammer to the minotaur to
start, as its first few attacks are usually big and
powerful ones that will really damage the party ( thus
canceling them ). Have Millenia start off by using her
fallen wings attack to nail the minotaur AND his troglodyte
helpers.
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How to Finish The Minotaur Off:
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-Watch out as you enter the middle of the battle, as the
troglodytes will start using their sleep spawn attack,
which will put a member of your party to sleep, ouch. Keep
pounding him with Ryudo's attacks and have Millenia/Roan
heal and attack as needed, as these guys can do a good deal
of damage. Watch out for the minotaur's Tornado Horn, which
will do upwards of 250 damage and cause one member to be
confused, this is obviously a very painful and deadly
combination as one can thus attack party members. Once the
minotaur starts getting low, he will start truly trying to
pound the living daylights out of you. Heal as needed and
continue attacking. Pound him and he will die. Your reward
will be the ADVENTURE BOOK.
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End Boss Battle
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-As you regain control, the minotaur seems to be very upset
and hurt, growling at you.
Ryudo: Well, that did a lot of good. Might as well camp out
here. We can wait until he dies of old age.
Roan: What should we do? At this rate….
-At this point the minotaur ignites as Millenia burns it to
a crisp. The other members are in awe.
Millenia: Hah. Serves you right to be toying the with wings
of Valmar.
Ryudo: What was that? Who, or what, are you?
Millenia: Oops! I said that out load, didn't I? Never mind
me.
Roan: We were sure in trouble there. What would have come
of us if you had not……
Millenia: Forget about it. Now go get your medal!
Roan: Oh! That's right! <<Roan looks around and grabs his
medal from the dead Minotaur. Use it as an accessory on
Roan.>>
Roan: Its here! All because of you. Thank you very much!
Ryudo: Hold on a second. Did she or did she not just refer
to herself as the wings of Valmar?
Roan: Huh? I do not know what you are talking about. Come
on. Let us hurry back> I feel so bad about making everyone
worry.
Ryudo: Lollipop Lane kid, lollipop lane.
-At this point you regain control. Walk ALL the way out and
exit the cave. Congrats on a nice trip ^_^.
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Upon the Return to Agear
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-Once you exit the cave, you will stop and reflect with the
party.
Millenia: Anyway, I don't want to overstay my welcome. And
Aaa! The accursed light of the sun! It burns! It
Burns!!!!!……………Ha hah! Believed me, didn't ya? See you,
Ryudo. Give my regards to Elena. I'm a bit tired.
Ryudo: What, so suddenly………
-At this Millenia transforms INTO Elena. Freaky.
Ryudo: Elena?
Roan: Mr. Ryudo. What just happened? Miss Millenia is not
really the wings of Valmar, right? Please tell me.
Ryudo: According to her, yeah.
Roan: No. But Valmar is the devil. But Miss Millenia is so
pretty and kind………
Ryudo: Hey, Elena. Wake up! Elena!
Elena: Oh, good morning Ryudo. Mmm? Where am I?
Ryudo: You all right?
Elena: How did I get to this place?
-The scene fades out to a scene at the inn of Vyx. Ryudo,
Elena, and Roan are around a table talking.
Elena: Do you speak the truth? Or is this yet another of
your amusements?
Ryudo: If it were, you'd fail to notice, remember? She
calls herself Millenia, but she also said that she is the
wings of Valmar.
Elena: This cannot be.
Roan: Miss Elena. I saw her too.
Skye: Ditto.
Elena: So, the wings of Valmar are inside of me? <<At this
some people enter and the mood changes via the music>>
Gonzola: Well, well, sonny! You are back!<<the party turns
to see them coming near>>. Right done friend. You've made
good on your fancy talk. And I see you have yourself a few
women. Heh, I envy you feller. Though the other filly you
was with got my blood a stirring.
Paella: Really dear? Id like to see this. Maybe after my
next knife act!!
Elena: It cannot be, last night. That woman is evil
incarnate. She brings nothing but sorrow and misfortune!!
Gonzola: That so? I reckon she ain't too much different
from other women.
Paella: I can tell you about one woman who going to be
bringing you sorrow, HONEY!
Roan: Now, now. I am uncertain, I do not think miss
Millenia is evil or anything.
Ryudo: Anyway, we can leave through the rear gate now.
Unless you have some more missing jewelry Roan.
Roan: If you are going across the baked plains, would you
mind if I came along? Just me by myself is kind of lonely.
Ryudo: Yeah, well. Elena, you probably don't want him
around.
Elena: Oh, no. I do not mind, but we need to move quickly.
I must reach Granas Cathedral before long.
-At this point you regain control. Talk to anyone and do
anything and then leave the town to SOUTH SILESIA. Go to
the Baked Plains!!
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Part D: The Baked Plains, The Granacliffs, Mareg, The
Skyway, and the Tongue.
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The Baked Plains, A Very Warm Place
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Weapons:
Armor: Dash Shoes.
Accessories:
Misc. Items: Seed of Running, 200G, 600G, 200G, Seed of
Psyche, Seed of Defense, 200G, North Wind Cape, 600G, 200G,
Seed of Swift, Seed of Power,
Enemies:
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Baked Plains One:
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-When you enter, proceed forward on this parched surface
and use your sword of all things to crack the boulders and
get to the save cone. Use it and proceed forward along the
path. As you go forward, watch for random steam shoots that
will damage your party. Grab the 200G when you come to it
and keep going forward. As you reach the turn, you will
face new enemies, Giant Mantis. Kill it and continue on
around the bend, being sure to grab the seed of running off
the tree. Continue up the mountain, proceeding forward into
a slightly wide plain. Battle any enemies and makes sure to
grab the 600G in the bottom right corner of this area. When
ready, go right and take the upper most path. Grab the seed
of psyche and the 200G as you turn the path. At this point
I recommend you pick off some enemies to build your levels
and such.
-Once ready……wait. Stop. Please note this area is very
confusing as there are many paths, so bear with me and
remember the instructions I give you. Ok. Remember where
you entered this latest area? Ok? Go there. Once there,
turn to face the new area you just entered. Go slightly up
and to your left and break the newly found rocks and go in
there ( this new area will overlook the large plain you
first entered ). All there is in this small area is some
dash shoes. Grab it and promptly go back to the rocks from
which you broke through to enter. Once there, proceed down
all the way to the bottom of this area and get the 600G in
a chest. Once you have that, go all the way back to the top
and to the right, entering Baked Plains two.
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Baked Plains Two:
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-Once you enter this new and confusing area, go around the
steam and to the right, going to the tree and grabbing the
seed of defense. Go now to the right and past the steam and
enemies, breaking a giant rock you will see in front of
stepping stones to a chest. Get the contents of the chest
and double back and forward, grabbing the 200G. Once done
with all that, proceed around, grabbing as much as you can
( 600G, 200G in various places ). Alright, I will be honest
with you in this case. I got lost while writing this. So I
needed to try to find myself. Run around until you find the
SEED OF SWIFT TREE, its in a cul de sac. From there we will
proceed, okay? Ok. Here we go: Leave and go around to the
left, hugging the wall. Proceed around the rock and the
bend and to the left. Grab the Poff nut and quickly, I mean
quickly, run up and to the left into baked plains three.
Phew!!!
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Baked Plains Three:
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-As you enter the baked plains three, you will notice that
there are seemingly no enemies around. In front of you is a
save cone, is this a good or bad sign? Proceed to do what
you will with the cone and continue onward, down the path
in a straight direction. After a short time, the party will
slow down and the group will talk to each other…
Roan: Look, I can see it, Miss Elena!<<Runs away and
quickly returns>> Please!! Come quickly!<<Runs off>>
Elena: He is a spirited one.
Ryudo: That wasn't the word I had in mind. I suppose we
should take a look.
-Ryudo and Elena rush to see a glorious view. THE
GRANACLIFFS!!!! They are a virtual cut in the earth,
created a long time ago from the battle between good and
evil, when Granas struck the decisive blow to Valmar!
Roan: These are the Granacliffs.
-Your view goes to that of an overhead pan. You finally get
a sense of the epic proportions of these mighty cliffs.
They literally span the globe.
Elena: So these are the Granacliffs.
Ryudo: A scar splitting the face of the Silesian Continent.
I take it you haven't seen it before.
Elena: Scripture speaks of it, yet the size. The land still
aches, its wound yet felt. The battle of good and evil
still so close.
Ryudo: And still after all these years. No one has come up
with a better name than the battle of good and evil.
Elena: How will we make our crossing?
Roan<<pointing>>: Look over there
-The view changes to that of a massive ship ascending from
the granacliffs. It appears to be on some sort of skyline.
Roan: That's called the skyway. We ride on that across the
granacliffs. The ship lands in a town not far ahead. Once
we cross here, it is only a stone's throw to the St. Heim
Papal State.
Skye: Or, you could all grow wings and I wouldn't have to
wait for you.
Elena: Incredible. This is just so exciting!
Ryudo: Don't overdo it. We're camping here tonight.
Roan: Good idea.
Ryudo: Hey, Elena! Sleeping on your feet again? Let's
move!!
Elena: Hmm? Oh no, not at all!
-After this the part spies a nice place to camp and build
camp. The group then proceeds to erect a fire and sit
around it, discussing dinner. I will put the following here
as it pertains to the story. The order I select does not
matter.
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Baked Plains Campfire Conversation
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Ryudo: Dinner with a view, kids. Watch your step when you
go to the little girl's room.
Ryudo: Check it out. We're closing in on Liligue, and from
there, the St. Heim Papal State!
Elena: The Granacliffs are incredible! You must see them to
believe them. The world is really in a pitiful state.
Roan: It sure is a hassle that the world is split in half
by these granacliffs. Now I remember! It was the battle of
good and evil that made these granacliffs, right? Miss
Elena? Will you tell me about the battle of good and evil?
Elena: I don't really know very much myself, but………They
stay long ago the people lived happily, bathed in the light
of Lord Granas. Then Valmar came and tried to take the
light from the people. And so began the battle of good and
evil. At the battle's end, Lord Granas' sword, which he
raised to cut down Valmar, went right through Valmar into
the earth, creating a huge fissure across the land. And
that is how the granacliffs came to be.
Ryudo: You'd think that if Granas had a sword big enough to
carve out the continent, he'd be a bit more careful about
where he'd drop it.
Elena: It cannot be helped! Just think what the world would
have been like without Lord Granas!
Ryudo: Granas had a painful shortage of slack.
Roan: Now that you mention Valmar, the devil of darkness,
can you feel Miss Millenia? Miss Elena?
Elena: I cannot believe it! That Valmar is inside of me!
People must not be caught by darkness. They will be able to
live only in darkness. They will no longer feel for other
people. Darkness warps a person's soul. If someone is truly
caught by darkness, that person will have no future.
Ryudo: Hmm, then I guess I've no future either.
Elena: No, no. Ryudo, you cannot be one of the dark ones.
Darkness is much more, um, wicked.
Roan: Mister Ryudo………you are neither wicked nor a dark one.
Darkness is something completely different.
Elena: I do not really understand it myself, but, darkness
makes people sad and lonely. I hate it.
Ryudo: We have to get going early tomorrow, lets hit the
hay.
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End Conversation Around The Campfire
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-After the conversation, the party turns in for the night,
retreating to the tent………but something is terribly,
terribly wrong.
Elena<<sleeping>>: Stop…stop it! Stay away from me. My body
is!! MELTING!! Stay AWAY FROM ME!!!<<sits up>>
Ryudo: What's wrong, Elena? You were screaming in your
sleep.
Elena: A huge tongue-like thing, was coiled around me. And
it was, devouring me.
Ryudo<<standing up>>: Shhh. That's strange. It's to quiet.
Hey! Roan. WAKE UP!!!
-You hear something, scaring the group terribly. It is a
fearsome GROOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWL
Ryudo: Shhh, something's here!
All: <<SCREAM>>
-Upon this the tent collapses as an unknown assailant
confronts the party.
Creature: Ive finally found you!!! Ill teach you a lesson!!
-The creature attacks you………
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BOSS BATTLE THREE: THE BEAST-MAN MAREG
HP: 4800/4800
Attacks: Combo Attack ( 150 Per )
Magic Attacks:
Special Attacks: Beast Fang Cut ( 350 ),
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Battle Start:
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-As you confront the Beast-Man, you will notice, well that
he is huge, powerful looking, and carrying a very, very
large axe weapon. Be wary. Start the battle by having all
three characters use their main specials. Have Roan use his
golden hammer to cancel the Beast-Man's powerful specials.
Have Ryudo use his purple lightning or Flying Tensekenu as
it does a good deal of damage and does not cost that much.
Have Elena use her impact bomb to cancel the Beast-Man's
powerful attacks again. Keep hitting hard………………
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How to Finish Off the Beast-Man:
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-Now that he is slowly going down in health, continue
pounding but be wary, as his attacks increase in my
experience in power the longer you battle. Have whoever the
ZAP! Spell use it, as it is an effect replacement for
specials. Also Howl works rather well in a pinch. Keep
pounding hard with Ryudo, unleashing your most powerful
attacks to quell the rage of the Beast-Man. As you keep
fighting, he will most certainly damage you severely. Have
whoever has it use Heal or more advanced forms, as to die
at this point is a waste of a Yomi's Elixir. Keep pounding,
healing every so often. Remember to keep using the Golden
Hammer and the Impact Bomb of Roan and Elena as needed, as
the Beast-Man has POWERFUL specials that will need
canceling. Ah shoot. When I was fighting him I DID indeed
die with Ryudo once. Damn, this is the end. Oh well, I
shall revive him and continue. This is a lesson to you, PAY
ATTENTION while battling a boss!! Once you defeat him, you
will get generous sums of Experience and Special Coins.
Congrats!!
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End Boss Battle Three
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-After the battle a conversation ensues.
Mareg: Are you not him??
Ryudo: What, what is the meaning of this!!
Mareg: Your smell called me, you smell as that of the
villain who attacked my village. The small of that scum,
drives me crazy. I must find him……MELFICE!
Skye: What, he said Melfice, Ryudo!!
Ryudo: <<flashback to a scene we yet not know>> I smell
like Melfice??
Mareg: You know Melfice?
Ryudo: I might
Mareg: I see. Your smell does not have the dank smell of
death, I had forgotten myself
Ryudo: Hey, you, my bro……is Melfice alive!
Mareg: Melfice is a demon man, bringer of ruin. My name is
Mareg, I'm sorry for attacking you.
Elena: Ryudo
Ryudo: Demon man! He is just a common murderer…
Elena: What is all this, who is Melfice
Ryudo: Melfice is my brother.
-At this point, after a strange happening as you notice,
you regain control. Head all the way to the right, grabbing
a swiftness nut on the way, and out of the baked plains.
From the Silesian Continent, travel to Liligue city.
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Liligue, A Nouveau Town With A Tongue Like Problem
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-Pan over the city. Wow, The wave of the future is here!
This city is very futuristic. A grandiose skyway dominates
the town, as it is the focal point of the town's economy.
This is the beloved skyway that you must use to get across
the granacliffs. Continue looking over the town, you will
see many people, however, something seems terribly wrong.
They are not energetic nor very active at all, they seem
almost models of listlessness. There is a new church even
on the hill, you must make a note to stop here at one
point. As you enter the town, you see a discussion going
on.
Man: Dammit, this would otherwise be such a nice town.
Woman: You mean if this town were not cursed by darkness,
it would be a nice town.
Elena: Oh my, what is the matter?
Woman: I can't live here anymore! We're leaving.
Ryudo: Leave them alone, Elena.
Man: You planning on staying in town? I advice against it.
Besides, the gates won't open until tomorrow.
Ryudo: Isn't the skyway running?
Man: Not until tomorrow, but don't get your hopes up. They
don't let people on it.
Ryudo: Come again?
Roan: Huh? But people were on it just now.
Woman: For the private use of that miserable Gadan. Maybe
its for the best, since anyone who visits this town wants
to leave as soon as possible.
Man: Hey, just forget about it.
Elena: Um, if there is anything I can do.
Man: Thank you for your kind offer, but we cant stay in
this town. There's nothing left for us here.
-At that, the family walks away, and out of the town.
Ryudo: Cheerful folk. But, if I listened to every piece of
good advice I heard. I would have killed all of you and
already run off with your gold.
Elena: I am exhausted, shall we find an inn?
Roan: Don't worry, miss Elena. I heard this place has, what
was it? It is a delicacy around here. If I remember the
name we could try it.
-At this point you regain control. Proceed into the General
Store first. Once inside, procure whatever you need……
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Liligue General Store:
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Weapons: Army Saber, Samurai Blade ( 900G, +38 ATK ), Iron
Rod, Flame Staff ( 1250G, +40 ATK, Fire Based [Burn] ),
Battle Rod ( 960G, +45 ATK ), Multiple Knife ( 650G, +28
ATK ), Hunter's Knife ( 880G, +36 ATK, Effective Against
Animals ).
Armor: Quilted Silk ( 800G, +18 DEF ), Guardian Robe (
1200G, +22 DEF, Poison Resistance ), Chain Mail ( 950G, +20
DEF ), Plate Mail ( 1400G, +25 DEF ), Guardian Hat ( 450G,
+10 DEF, Sleep Resistance ), Iron Bandana ( 480G, +12 DEF
), Iron Helm ( 600G, +15 DEF ), Hunter's Boots ( +8 MOV, +4
DEF ).
Jewelry: Gauntlet ( 800G, +15 DEF ), Fire, Wind, Earth,
Lightning, and Blizzard Charms ( 400G, Provides Level 5
Elemental protection for the aforementioned element ).
Items: Medicinal Herb, Would Salve, Healing Herb ( 50G,
Restores 250 HP to all ), Poison Antidote, Paralysis Salve,
Eye Drops, Smelling Salts, Yomi's Elixir ( 500G, Revives a
Character ).
Regional: Hand Grenade, Insecticide Bomb ( 60G, 650 Fire-
Based Damage, Effective against bugs ), Fireball Scroll (
50G, 400 Fire-Based Damage ), Whirlwind Scroll ( 60G, 300
Wind-Based Damage ), Patience Nut ( 20G, +1 DEF level in
battle ), Swiftness Nut ( 20G, +1 MOV in battle ), Kuko
Berry ( 10G, Confusion Effect ).
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-When you regain complete control, leave the store and
return to the inn, where you will ask to spend the night.
After a short talk with the innkeeper, you find yourself
around a table, eating a supposed "delicacy" of the land.
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Liligue Dinner Table Conversation
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Ryudo: C'mon! Lets try that stuff Roan calls a delicacy!
Ryudo: Huh? Hey Roan? What is this?
Roan: Yessssssscccccchhhhhhh!! How can this be a famous
local Delicacy?! This must be an acquired taste.
Elena: Do people really eat this? It has the oddest
texture.
Ryudo: Agh! This can't be edible! Its like eating sand!
Roan: It feels so rough in my mouth. Are you sure this is
even edible?
Elena: I have never had such mushy food. How can people
even eat this stuff??!
Ryudo: This innkeeper must be psychotic to expect us to eat
this! We're not going to be staying here any longer than we
need to, so don't go getting comfortable.
Roan: Is this all they have to east here? I think I will
abstain from meals from here on out. Can we get on the
skyway soon? Please?
Elena: I cannot imagine how ANYONE here can stomach this
stuff.
Ryudo: Ive been thinking we ought to go see this Gadan guy
tomorrow. Lets go shake him up a bit.
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End Conversation Around Dinner Table At Liligue
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-The morning ensues and it is now time to go see this
famous Gadan character. Exit the inn and proceed up past
where the gate used to be. Continue until you come to a
downtrodden little boy………
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Conversation with Engineer and Family
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Elena: Oh my goodness! Are you alright? <<After No
response>> What is the matter? Where does it hurt??
Son: I'm hungry.
Elena: Ahh. This is a problem easily remedied. I am sure we
have something to eat. Please, a moment. <<produces an
apple for the boy, who laments over it with pleasure for a
second, but then gets up and runs away>>. Is……is the boy
sick?
Man<<walking bye and seeing this>>: Young miss, please do
not give him any food. It is too much of a temptation.
Elena: What do you mean?
Man: The people of this town cannot eat normal food even if
they wanted to. They can only bear that disgusting arum
root.
Elena: I do not understand. What do you mean they cannot
eat? <<Man walks away>>
Ryudo: Elena, don't talk to strangers. Besides, they could
be diseased.
Elena: If so, we must help them!! <<she runs into the kid's
house>>
-You enter the house of a downtrodden family. You see them
suffering immensely, terribly hungry as all they can eat is
a horrendous arum root, which is the "delicacy" you
experienced last night. As you enter, they are sitting
around a table, talking…
Son: I'm hungry.
Wife: I can't stand it any more. If we have to keep eating
only arum root. We're going to die!!!
Engineer: Shut up! You ask for too much. Here, eat
this!………Ouch. Blech. Its no use, I cant eat it either.
Wife: Dear, let's leave this town. We can try starting a
farm somewhere.
Engineer: But we don't know if we will be able to eat even
if we leave this town! I'm sorry. We will manage, somehow.
Elena: What exactly is going on in this town?
Engineer: You must be travelers. You ought to leave this
town quickly.
Elena: What is your difficulty? I serve lord Granas.
Wife: The people of this town have lost their sense of
taste.
Elena: Their sense of taste?
Wife: Thanks to the skyway, this town was once a bustling
trade center. My husband had been working on the skyway.
The work was hard, but the pay was good so we were never at
want for anything.
Engineer: But just ten days ago, all food began to lose its
taste, it was like eating sand or rocks. Soon we lost all
interest in eating almost any kind of food. We thought that
only we were sick, but before we knew it, everyone in town
was suffering.
Wife: The only thing we could eat was arum root, which was
tasteless to begin with. But now, no matter how much we
eat, we never even begin to get full.
Roan: I've never heard of a disease that makes you lose
your sense of taste. How about you, Ryudo?
Ryudo: Ask Elena. She doesn't seem to have much taste in
anything, bonnets included.
Wife: Maybe this town is somehow cursed. I don't remember
anyone doing anything against the will of Lord Granas.
Elena: You must be miserable. I wish there were something I
could do.
Ryudo: You worked on the skyway, right? How do we catch a
lift?
Engineer: In the center of town you will find the mansion
of Mr. Gadan, manager of the skyway. You can ask him, but I
doubt he will help you.
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End Conversation with Engineer and Family. Start
Conversation with Gadan Shortly
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-You regain control here. After talking to the terribly
stricken family, exit the house. Proceed to visit this
Gadan fellow, who does not seem very nice at all from what
you have heard. Get to Gadan's house by simply following
the brick road and searching for it. It is not hard to
miss. As you enter, you will be greeted with a rotund
figure who is feeding his face with god knows what. It
appears this evil man is stuffing himself while his town
starves. Cruelty, eh? Approach him and he will start
talking.
Gadan: Well, well. I haven't seen you around here.
Something I can do for you?
Ryudo: I heard that you aren't letting anyone on the
skyway. I am here to change your mind.
Gadan: Yes, we are not letting anyone on right now. This is
a vital time for business. Carrying people drops our
efficiency.
Ryudo: I will make it worth your while.
Gadan:<<In utter rapture as his tongue hangs oddly out>>
Ah!! I didn't know you had a sister with you. She must be
headed to Granas Cathedral. Well, more business.
Ryudo: How much do you want.
Gadan: 10,000 gold pieces should cover my costs<<continues
to feed>>
Ryudo: Deal, Let's go.
Gadan: Ah, not so quickly my friend. The last tram has
already left. But do not fret. Another will be available
come the morrow.
Ryudo: Can't leave today then .
Elena: Obviously you can still stuff yourself with food!
Why do you not share your secret with the townsfolk.<<Ryudo
attempts to rush her>>
Gadan: A strange thing to say sister. Do you imply that my
health is something less then virtuous. That I should
suffer as well?
Elena: Well, no.
Gadan: Ah, but I too am trouble by this cause. My employees
are all stricken, which is hardly good for business. And
with no cure.
Elena: Is that so?
Roan: Even then, I am amazed you can eat so much.<<Watches
Gadan stuff his unyielding craw>>
Gadan: Perhaps the others have sinned before Granas.
Perhaps I alone remain blessed. Who can fathom the mind of
god? Ah, delicious! Dear Sister <<sniff>> I can smell you
quite nice. Were you aware that smell and taste are
interrelated?
Elena: What!!?
Ryudo: He seems healthy enough. Although I do question his
taste in women.
Elena: How can you remain so smug and impertinent while
others stave about you?
Gadan: I would watch my words, were I you, I pay my workers
generously. This problem is none of my doing. The townsfolk
would do well to thank me for seeing to bring prosperity to
this town.
Elena: How could such a thing have happened?
Gadan: Indeed, this town was known by many to have been
touched by the hand of Granas. Perhaps he does not wish to
soil his hand any further. But I am no expert. You should
inquire within the church outside of town. Oh, but you do
smell fine……<<BURP>>
Ryudo: Tomorrow.
-At this point you again regain control. I recommend you
watch Gadan for at least a few seconds after this. Is he
not just disgusting and that tongue ( note the header to
this chapter ). Leave the house of the stuffed one and
proceed up to the church. To get to the church, travel via
the walk. Before the group goes, they lament to each other
about the situation of the town and how Mr. Stuff Face in
there is grafting them for all they are worth. Elena is
especially upset, as she cannot fathom why Granas might be
doing this. After some bickering you finally regain
control. Like I was saying before I was so rudely
interrupted by their conversation ( sorry I didn't record
it, but I missed the first bit and simply gave up ), get to
the church by taking the walkway to the dirt mound area and
ascending the pile. When you reach the top of the hill, you
will be standing in front of a grand and aesthetic church.
Admire it, but your mission is inside, so proceed inward.
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Liligue Cathedral Conversation
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-As you enter the church, you see it is empty save the
pastor and one patron. Approach the father of this church
and start talking with him.
Father: May I help you, my dear travelers?
Elena: Father, we have come with a question.
Father: Ah, I see that you too are one who serves Lord
Granas.
Elena: Father, what has happened to this town? To these
people?
Father: Ah, this is a question that troubles me as well. I
do not know what has befallen us. Some say that the face of
Lord Granas has turned from us, but still, I do not believe
it.
Elena: Yes, I have heard this tale. There are those in town
who say they have lost the blessing of Granas.
Ryudo: Pretty unreliable for a deity. If you want to keep
your job as supreme overlord, you should keep your naughty
and nice lists straight.
Elena: Ryudo!
Ryudo: And I don't quite get this "blessing" stuff. That
one lard butt looked pretty damn blessed to me. About two
hundred pounds more blessed than anyone else around here.
Father: Ah, you must mean Mr. Gadan. He too has changed. He
was once a good man, loved by all. But then he began to
change. He began to become obsessed with wealth and riches.
And with nutrition as well. And as I recall, this occurred
roughly around the same that that our current misfortunes
befell us all.
Ryudo: People deal with depression differently. Some sleep,
others write, others suck food down their throats like
garbage chutes.
Roan: But what would that have to do with the townspeople
not being able to eat?
Elena: Father, forgive my companion's lack of tact, but I
too wonder why this town is known to be blessed by Granas.
Father: Of course. Please go upstairs. You will see the
truth for yourselves from above.
-At this point you regain control as the father walks
upstairs. Gather your wits ( one wonders what is going on
if Gadan changed as well ) and wander after him. When you
reach the top, you are greeted with an awe-inspiring sight.
You can see the whole town from the Father's sanctuary.
Approach the father and start talking.
Father: Please Look.
-You glance the view I described above, seeing over the
town and the people below. You notice one odd thing. Four
Pillars are arranged throughout the town, leading to one
point in the middle.
Elena: These pillars look like to be part of a single ruin.
Father: They are said to be the ruins of a temple. They
were severely damaged when the town was rebuilt, but Mister
Gadan says that they're still not sufficiently destroyed.
-As the view changes from the sight to the party again, the
conversation continues.
Roan: I see. So this town as built on the ruins of an old
temple of Granas. That is why this town is blessed. But,
those pillars have a strange shape. As if there was
something in the center.
Ryudo: As if something were buried.
Father: Now that you mention it, I have heard of an
excavation at the base of the pillars. The pillars run
deep- too deep to be removed.
Ryudo: I'm not liking what I'm hearing. What do you think
Elena. Sound Familiar? Ruined Temple? Burial Mound? Unholy
piece of Valmar sealed up inside?
Elena<<Shock>>: Like Garmia TOWER!! It cannot be. Valmar!
Father: I-I have not heard of such a thing.
Ryudo: Terrific/ Then we can be on our way.
Elena: Hold, Ryudo. The suffering of the townspeople may be
a result of the breaking of a seal. We must investigate.
Ryudo: Hold there, gumshoe. I don't recall hunting down
reawakening god of evil as being part of my job
description.
Elena: Saving those in need is the duty of those who follow
Granas. I will not ignore my duty, Ryudo, and I most
certainly will not ignore these people. We must aid them!!
Ryudo: Now you are just being stubborn. Lets try to be
rational here. One: I'm not being paid I repeat that I AM
NOT BEING PAID. Two: Granas should be more than able to
take care of Valmar without us. Three: You need to get to
the cathedral as soon as possible.
Elena: Ryudo, please. I cannot ignore their suffering .If I
do, I might as well never take another step toward the
cathedral. So you will not be moved, then. Very well, I
will help them by myself.
Ryudo: I'll have to protect you of course. <<grabs her
cheeks>> Stop it with the self righteous expression. C'mon
make a nice face for me. <<Elena Protests>> We'll check out
the ruins. But tomorrow we take the skyway, n o matter how
many kittens are stuck in trees.
Elena: Oh, Ryudo!<<You all go downstairs>> Father, you
spoke of an excavation.
Father: Yes, but take caution. No one has been permitted to
explore the ruins. There is much danger.
Elena: Thank you father. Ryudo, Let us shall!<<starts to
walk to the door with the group>> Oh, father. I have had
terrible dreams of late. In there I am haunted by darkness.
Does this mean that my soul is weak?
Father: Do not allow darkness to have a doorway into your
heart. A strong soul resists darkness. Carry yourself
accordingly.
Elena<<bowing>>: Thank you.
Ryudo: Lets get this over with.
Roan: Oh, mister Ryudo, lets do it!
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-As you regain control, leave the cathedral. As you leave,
you meet an "old" friend.
Ryudo: Well, I'll be………<<sees Mareg standing there on the
hill watching the town and the group runs up to him>>
Mareg, what brings you here?
Mareg: The smell of this place, it offends the earth.
Ryudo: Wait, tell me. Is my brother here? What of Melfice?
Where is he? What has he done?
Mareg: I sense the foul work of that demon here. Do not ask
of what came by his hand, for I wish not to bear the
remembrance of it.
Ryudo: But he is here? Or do you only suspect?
Elena: Mister Mareg. This town is deeply troubled. Please,
will you aid us in our search for the root of this evil?
Will you help us put an end to it?
Mareg: To protect the power of which you speak from ever
being used again, I shall join you.
Elena: Thank you very much!
-Holy wow. Mareg, the third boss of the game, the powerful
beast-man HAS JOINED YOUR PARTY! Excellent, his power will
be a nice compliment to Ryudo. Equip him with whatever you
will ( eggs and such ) and prepare for the dungeon. Visit
the item shop if needed. When ready, from where you met
Mareg, head down the hill. Run back to Gadan's House, where
just outside you will see a silver grate. Go near it.
-Ryudo: This must be the hole they dug.
Mareg: The smell of decay comes from below. The soul stench
of that villain.
Ryudo: Melfice. Heads up Mareg! <<Mareg tries to open the
grate, and then Ryudo bashes it with his sword, opening
it>> All right, lets go.
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Liligue Cave, The Foul Darkness of the Futuristic City
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Weapons: Flame Bow
Armor: Flare Dress, Ancient Cuirass
Accessories: Reflection Ring, Confusion Charm, Bonds of
Trust, Revival Gem
Items: 400G x2, Mogay Bomb x2, Purifying Herb, 1200G x2,
Smelling Salts, Book of Wizards.
Enemies: Crag Snake, Giant Mantis, Frost Frog, Gargoyles,
Ghouls,
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NOTE: In the cave there are random torches you can light by
an action button. Do it if you find one.
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Liligue Cave One, Part One:
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-As you enter, you will notice that this cave is very, very
dark and mysterious. It is not well lit, so be careful as
you proceed. Start by going forward to the save cone and
using it to your will. Proceed forward after this, lighting
the torches as you come to them. When you get to a fork in
the path, turn right. Continue going until you see enemies
and another fork in the road. Battle the enemies, defeat
them, and turn right again ( see a pattern, always choose
one direction and stick with it ). Battle any enemies that
you come across and when you have a right hand turn, take
it. Go to the end of the cave there and grab the Mogay
Bomb. Turn around ( when we turn around, we'll be looking
at things from the forward perspective. Go forward and down
the tunnel. When you get to the T-Junction ( T ) turn
right. Continue down the tunnel, lighting the torches as
they fly by. When you come to the next T-Junction, turn
right again. Proceed forward, down the cave, until we reach
the end and you will grab a purifying herb. Turn around.
Proceed forward and keep going. Pass where you just turned
and go forward, turning left when you reach a fork in the
road.
-From the left turn, make your way continuously left until
you reach the start again. Turn around and take the left
hand path forward from the cave cone. Grab the 400G.
Retrace your steps back to where you found the purifying
herb. When you reach this area, turn around. Proceed
forward, down the path, keeping straight when you see a
left-hand turn. Go around the bend and when you come to
that same fork in the road again, turn right this time.
Keep going and lighting torches until you see a quite
obvious choice of left or right. Take the right hand path
and continue through the tunnels ( left is to the cave TWO,
which we do not want just yet ). Go to the end of the
right hand path and get the 1200G from the chest. Double
back and exit this level of the cave.
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Liligue Cave Two, Part One:
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-Now this is where it starts getting interesting. The level
is no longer an excavation, but pure ruins. When you enter,
turn right and battle the enemies. When you defeat them,
get the chest ( another 1200G ). Then you have an
interesting choice. You now must go through the new door
and back to Liligue Cave One. Proceed.
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Liligue Cave One, Part Two:
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-Light the torch as you enter, fun isn't it. Proceed
forward then grab the reflection ring you will clearly see.
After you have it go rig………hah! Fooled you! Go left.
Continue forward and when you reach the fork, take the left
hand path. Continue straight, ignoring the obviously
present pit on your left, and when you reach a dead end? I
guided you to a dead end? How do you like them apples.
Teaches you to not explore on your own a little. I laugh at
you. Hahaha. Er, anyway. Turn around. When you re-reach the
fork, take the right path this time ( teaches us to go left
). Reaching the end you will see it leads back to level
two. Remember to double all the way back to the initial
left turn ( turn right this time ) and go a short distance
for another Mogay Bomb.
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Liligue Cave Two, Part Two:
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-As you enter, look around, finally you are back in the
ruins. Turn to the left and start walking, but we aware of
the Ghoul enemy, which is tall and very tough. When you see
it, go down into the slight gully to get the 400G. When you
have it, pull out and continue straight down the path.
Curve the path, pass a few enemies ( battling any that you
wish ), and proceed on as planned. When you come to a big
left hand turn ( only option ) take it wide as to possibly
avoid any enemies you might wish to not fight due to
whatever reasons you may have. Personally, I would fight
all of them, as you will need experience and levels, along
with coins. Continue forward until you see this strange
blue stone with orbs on pillars around it. Odd, isn't it. I
is as if it was part of some large contraption. Oh well. Go
and step on the tablet in front of the blue stone, you will
hear a rumbling noise. Turn around and double back, seeing
you now have options to go left and right just a short
distance down the path. Turn right of course and continue
onward, battling the enemies you find. Open the chest you
will see in front of you, grabbing the Confusion Charm
within. Grab the other chest's Bonds of Trust also.
-After you have these two items, proceed down the stairs
you will see in this room. Go push at the green orb. You
will see that back where that large blue stone was the
green orb has lit up. Ah-ha, so that is the secret. You
must find the two remaining orbs and light them also.
Proceed back up the stairs, sure of what to do. Once up,
turn to your right and up, exiting this current area.
Proceed down the pathway until you reach a portal. Go
through the portal and notice the ledge. Turn to your left
and go along the rock way, fighting the gargoyles as they
come. When you reach the stone tablet, read it. It is a
clue………
-"The Huge Boxes which once moved return to their original
positions when you leave the room"-
-Note this hint and turn around. Go straight, past the
portal, and go across the narrow bit of rock. Once across
your only option is to turn right and down. Remember to
always change the views so you can see. Proceed just a bit
forward and turn right into the portal. Proceed forward and
you will see what the clue is talking about, two boxes. Go
up the stairs to them and stop a moment to examine the
situation. Oh boy, this one is hard. One box sticks out and
two are pushed in. Push the first box on the right that
sticks out to solve this incredibly hard puzzle. Proceed
back down the stairs, go the right, and up the next set of
stairs. When you reach the top, surprise, a trap! A ghoul
pops out from a hidden compartment in a top box and
attacks. Defeat it and continue across the blocks to raise
and light the red orb. When done, go back across and down
the stairs again. Go to your right and up, leaving the room
( watch the boxes reset ). Go through the portal and jump
down the cliff. Remember this place? Go up and around the
bend first off, then when you come to it, enter the right
hand portal. Run into this room and notice the blue orb in
it. Go up the stairs and work your way along the winding
way, battling your way to the orb. Activate it and presto,
all three are up and running, revealing a yellow orb. Fun!
Run back down the crisscross stairs and turn right when you
reach the bottom. Proceed forward and when you reach the
portal, turn right.
-You will now see the yellow orb. Run to it and activate
it, thus having all four orbs active. The large, large door
behind the orbs will now open, providing you an exit from
these ruins.
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Liligue Cave Three:
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-As you enter this area, you will first get a large glance
at where you are, on the ledge of the granacliffs. Once you
get complete control, adjust the view to fit. When ready,
go along the path, keeping a nice steady pace. When you see
the save cone ( HINT, HINT ), use it. Enter the caverns.
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Liligue Cave, Caverns:
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-As you enter the final area of the Liligue cave, you will
notice one very, very large thing terribly wrong. You will
see another orb of Granas broken as the group laments.
Mareg: It's stench, the smell of decay!
Elena: This is a seal of Lord Granas!
Roan: But the seal is broken, what could have been here!!
-As you say this, the TONGUE OF VALMAR enters the scene,
bursting through the wall. It proceeds to gobble up Elena
whole!!! After it does, where Elena was starts to glow
light as Millenia is transformed into by Elena and escapes.
Millenia: How dare you miserable! I won't stand being
eaten!
Ryudo: Great, she is back.
Mareg: What? What just happened?
Roan: Oh! Miss that you Miss Millenia!? We meet
again!…………Miss Millenia?
Millenia: He, he. <<laughs>> So now you get to make the
acquaintance of me and my friends.<<Tongue runs as Millenia
powers up>> C'mon! After him!
Ryudo: It is so vague. What're you referring to?
Millenia: Forget it, just go!
-You regain control. At this point, go into the menu and
power up whatever you have to power up. Ryudo's Flying
Tensekenu, Millenia's Wing Attack, etc. Be wary and ready
when you go forward. When ready, proceed forward. Before
you fight, get the chest and its stuff. Equip Millenia with
these new items. Time for tongue. Enter the temple ruins,
following the tongue.
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Liligue Temple Ruins
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-As you enter, you will go forward and confront the tongue.
Ryudo: Unless Melfice has put on some weight, this isn't
him.
Mareg: This beast is the source of the village's troubles.
Caution! It's smell augurs danger.
Tongue: You look delicious little ones. I shall strip your
bones of your fine flesh, yes? So tender. So succulent.
Come, let me taste you. And the wings of Valmar shall make
a fine main course, yes?
Ryudo: That voice is familiar. Ahh. Gadan. Gadan, let me
guess, new haircut?
Millenia: Ha, ha, ha, ha. So the tongue of Valmar wants a
taste of me? Here's something to chew on!
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BOSS BATTLE FOUR: THE TONGUE OF VALMAR!!!
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Valmar's Tongue:
Hp: 8000/8000
Attacks: None
Special Attacks: Huge Leap ( 75 to all ), Starving Tongue (
Does Damage to Party and Heals Tongue with That Damage ),
Magic Attacks: None
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Head:
HP: 5000/5000
Attacks: None
Special Attacks: None
Magic Attacks: Burn! ( 90 ), A sleep attack on one
character.
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Right Hand:
HP: 4000/4000
Attacks: Normal Slam ( 150 ).
Special Attacks: Poison Spew
Magic Attacks: None
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Left Hand:
Hp: 4000/4000
Attacks: Normal Slam ( 150 ).
Special Attacks: Poison Spew
Magic Attacks: None
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Battle Opening: Take out the Right Hand
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-As you start, you will notice this is no ordinary boss.
This is a piece of Valmar. It has four parts: A Tongue
Body, A head, and two hands. This looks tough, doesn't it?
You must start with the weakest link, the hands.
Concentrate your fire on one hand, usually the right. Have
your characters unload with their most powerful attacks.
Ryudo uses flying Tensekenu, Mareg uses his most powerful,
Roan uses magic or his most powerful, and Millenia should
use her Fallen Wings spell. Bash that right hand. Once
unloaded, recoil and attack again, healing if needed. Have
Roan use his golden hammer to cancel the deadly attacks of
the main tongue and head. Have Mareg do the same thing with
his beast-fang-cut. In the meantime, have Ryudo and
Millenia unload until it is dead, which should not take too
long considering these are your best attacks. The right
hand dies. Time to switch hands.
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Keep That Wind: Take out the Left Hand
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-Now that the right hand is dead, switch focus to the left
hand. You will have a slightly more difficult time with
this hand, as your special points for those hard hitting
attacks will be just starting to wane. Send your cancel
attacks forward, disabling the specials for a short time (
Golden Hammer, Arrow Shot, Beast-King-Smash ). Have Ryudo
continue to use his Flying Tensekenu despite the high cost.
Once your characters run out of special points, which they
most assuredly will, switch to magic. Have Ryudo ( who has
the holy egg if you are like I am ) use his combo attacks
on the hand as your egg is still not powered up. Have
whomever has it use zap and howl/howlslash. Have everyone
start pounding quickly with combos and critical attacks on
the left hand while having magic users attack. At this
point you should look into healing, as if you are like I am
at this point, you are starting to get low in health. Pound
the left hand until it is gone.
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Continue the Battle: Destroy the Head
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-Now the two pestering hands are gone, but so are your
special points. Time to get down to the real boss part of
Valmar, his head. The head is probably the toughest single
unit because of it's attacks ( beyond starving tongue ).
Pound on it with your best magic first off ( Howlslash,
Burn, Burn flame, Zap! ) and have whomever does not have
any of these use combo attacks. Howlslash is especially
useful, as it does trailing damage ( line up damage ) so if
you cast it on this head it will hit the body. Continue
pounding the head with whatever you have. As you slowly
regenerate special points, use your special attacks again
when you have enough points regenerated ( Cancel specials
of course to stop the attacks of the tongue ). Bash it
until it dies finally.
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Time to Finish the Job: Take out the Tongue Itself
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-At this point, Valmar's Tongue's main body should have
around 6000 HP left if you followed my plan. Heal the party
first, as his Starving Tongue attack does a good deal of
damage. Once healed, unload with everything you have. Have
Ryudo use his Tenseiken Slash or Purple Lightning ( if you
have enough for the Flying Tensekenu, use it ), have
Millenia use her Arrow Short or Howlslash, have Roan use
his Zap!, And have Mareg just pound away. Continue
unloading, healing as needed. Just simply pound away and
use many cancels and this battle is yours. When the tongue
is finally defeated, you will procure marvelous items: An
ancient cuirass, a revival gem, and a book of wizards.
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End Boss Battle
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-After you finish off the horrendous tongue, Millenia
laments.
Millenia: He appears to be a bit tongue tied, or is that to
tongue and cheek?
-At this point Millenia absorbs the Tongue into her,
removing it from the area.
Millenia: Aah. Finally we got one. I feel full of power!
Mmm, feels so good!
Roan: Miss Millenia! What just happened?
Ryudo: What did you do??
Millenia: Hee, hee. That's a S-E-C-R-E-T. See you later
Ryudo!
-At this, Millenia transforms back into Elena. A bright
light surrounds her and Elena appears where Millenia used
to be.
Roan: I-I cant believe Miss Millenia is really Valmar.
Mareg: The Smell. Is gone. So it was not Melfice.
Elena: Ryudo? Where am I? What has happened!?
-At this the group carries the deposed Gadan back to his
home and lays him on the floor. They continue to talk.
Elena: Ryudo, what just happened to him?
Ryudo: You remember anything after being swallowed by the
Tongue of Valmar?
Elena: No.
Ryudo: Well, Millenia appeared again. And, according to
her, Gadan was possessed by the Tongue of Valmar. I will
not comment on THAT, but apparently this was the source of
the town's troubles.
Elena: Our holy book contains a passage that speaks of
this. First Valmar possesses one's soul, and then devours
it. Maybe this is what happened to Gadan. The poor man.
Valmar took advantage of the weakness of his Soul.
Ryudo: After we beat Gadan, the tongue of Valmar, Millenia
did something to him, it. This is the result.
Elena: Each piece of Valmar can feed off of another to
increase their own power. How revolting. This man must have
had his soul devoured.
Ryudo: I can't believe she'd do such a thing.
Roan: Me too. Didn't we manage to fix the town's problems,
only thanks to miss Millenia?
Elena: I cant believe it either, I think its just a
coincidence.
Mareg: Millenia and the tongue of Valmar. Lo, the tongue of
Valmar stank of ruin, as does Melfice.
Ryudo: Are you saying that Melfice is possessed?
Mareg: I know not. No matter, he is dangerous. Possessed or
otherwise. But I will have my vengeance.
Ryudo: Mareg, when I'm finished with Elena, uh, this job,
let me go along with you.
Mareg: I know not where to begin my search, and this land
is unfamiliar to me. You would not be unwelcome should you
choose to come.
Ryudo: Right. What about you Elena?
Elena: I am sure that the wings of Valmar are within me.
Every night, I can feel the darkness drawing across my soul
like a shroud. The cold, I must see his holiness Zera.
Roan: The townspeople seem to be all better!
Ryudo: Okay. So we go straight to Granas cathedral.
-At this you regain control. Turn up and run to the skyway
station, which is just above Gadan's house. When you enter
it, proceed straight up. When you reach the stairs, you
will meet a friendly person. You will see Engineer and his
family coming down the stairs again.
Ryudo: Feeling better?
Engineer: Yes, thanks to the sister and your party. Thank
you very much.
Wife: I am so glad that we are back to normal. I just
cannot thank you enough.
Son: Thank you, miss!
Engineer: I have something important to do, so……
-At this, the family walks off and Ryudo with his group are
left alone.
Elena: So, measure for measure, all's well that ends well.
The townsfolk have been saved, and all is as it should be.
Mr. Gadan, well, he took care of his body, but, not his
soul. Perhaps this was his error.
Ryudo: He was right, to a certain extent.
Elena: What do you mean?
Ryudo: The people of this town, they sacrificed their well-
being for the promise of wealth. Gadan didn't have to do
anything, really, the people decided what they wanted. A
subtle trap.
Elena: But, still. The trap has been sprung. All has been
put right. If everyone works together, happiness will
return to even this broken world, Lord Granas yet watches
over us.
Ryudo: You've missed the point entirely, princess. The
story doesn't end here. We don't all hold hands and skip
home.
Elena: Huh?
Ryudo: The world is not so black and white. The answers
aren't as pat as you'd like to believe.
Elena: What else do you mean?
Ryudo: You'll find out eventually. Come on, we've yet to
cross the Granacliffs! Just a little father to the
Cathedral!
-At this you regain control again. Walk up the stairs to
the top platform. Head to the door of the sky ship. Enter
it.
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Part E: The Snowy Forest, The Mysterious Garden, The
Zealot, The Embittered Woman, and the Eye
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-As you enter the sky skip, you will be rocketed across the
granacliffs. You will see an elegant cinema of the ship
going across the sky, on the wires. This trip will take a
good while though, so as you wait on the sky ship as it
crosses the granacliffs, your group talks.
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Conversation Above the Granacliffs
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Ryudo: Elena, you are looking pretty pale. Are you okay?
Don't you remember anything at all?
Elena: What was I doing while it all happened? Just what
happened? Roan?
Roan: The tongue of Valmar and Miss Millenia. Just what was
that about? Miss Elena? I cannot understand it.
Elena: What happened to me? Ryudo?
Mareg: Elena, are you well? Do you not remember fighting
with the tongue? And just who is this, Millenia?
Elena: What happened to me, tell me guys!!?
Roan: I do not quite understand what that was all about.
Ryudo: Don't you remember going to the seal? Or being
attacked?
Elena: I do not remember. I felt faint. Almost like I was
sleeping.
Mareg: So there was not only one evil smell……
Roan: I cannot believe that Miss Millenia is Valmar.
Ryudo: That monster was the tongue of Valmar. Elena, when
you were attacked by the Tongue, Millenia appeared again.
And then she helped us kick the hell out of that tongue.
Finally, Millenia did something to Gadan and he ended up
like that.
Elena: She destroyed the man's soul, right? How can you be
so insensitive!
Roan: The tongue of Valmar. One of the pieces Valmar left
after he was defeated by Granas.
Mareg: I know little of Valmar and religion. I am here only
to purge that evil smell. Melfice. Even his name reeks of
evil. I have traveled so far. I shall find Melfice.
Elena: We must go to Granas Cathedral and appeal to his
Holiness Zera. Maybe he can do something about Valmar.
Ryudo(Z): Elena, Calm Down! The Cathedral is just across
the Granacliffs.
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End Conversation Aboard The Sky Line
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Elena: Valmar is inside of me.
-At this a screeching noise can be heard from the ship, as
if something is terribly wrong.
Roan: What is happening?<<Stands up and looks out of the
Place>>
-At this point, Elena stands up and sounds very cryptic.
Elena: Darkness, Darkness is coming. Its coming, its
calling me!!
Roan: Where!!?
-At this something terrible happens. The Moon of Valmar is
shown, its red entirely boiling the Granacliffs over as
Elena is still there moaning. The cliffs glow red as the
ship tosses and turns. Ryudo yells for everyone to hang on,
but it is too late and the ship comes crashing down just on
the other side. Flash forward to the morning. The party is
waking up on the opposite side of the cliffs.
Ryudo: Hmm. We have got problems. What happened?
Roan: Valmar's moon seemed to be shining.
Mareg: Check yourselves for injury.
Ryudo: Hey! Damnit, where is Elena!
Mareg: Perhaps she had fallen earlier?
Ryudo: Can't be!………………ELENA! She's got to be around here
somewhere.
Mareg: I am picking up her scent. Come, this way! This way!
-At this the party runs after Mareg, who quickly dashes
off. Flash forward to Elena, who is lying in a pile of
snow.
Millenia: Elena, Elena!! Wake up!
Elena: Who are you, where are we.
Millenia: Where are we, I'm not quite sure. See that shiny
plate over there, look over there. Pleased to meet you
Elena, I'm Millenia. Are you ok?
Elena: I must be dreaming.
Millenia: I just thought it be hard to talk to you if not
face to face, so here I am.
Elena: Can't be, you are Millenia, the Wings of Valmar!
Millenia: That's me!
Elena: You dark one, devourer of souls, stay away from me!
Millenia: Hey, you don't even know me! I did save you!
Elena: Saved me?
Millenia: That's right! I have to look out for the both of
us, we share the same body, don't we. Bye!!
Elena: Wait!
Millenia: I will be with you always, all the time. See? So,
lets try to get along, shall we miss Granas songstress.
-After this most surprising encounter, Roan finds Elena
standing there, perplexed.
Roan: Hey! Miss Elena!
Mareg: Elena!? Are you well?
Ryudo: Elena! Thank the blade. You don't look hurt. What is
it? You look like you have seen a ghost.
Elena: Perhaps it was an apparition. For it was not a
dream. The day of darkness draws near. Valmar's moon swells
with wrath. The dark ones gathers strength yet again. The
time of Valmar's awakening is at hand.
Ryudo: Hey, hey! Its okay Elena. ELENA!
Elena:<<Standing up>> Forgive me. I am all right. Ryudo. I
have just had a strange experience.
Ryudo: Least we avoided taking a dive into the Granacliffs.
I wonder how far off course we were blown to come to this
strange place.
Roan: Looks like we were blown along the Granacliffs
towards the north.
Ryudo: Looks like we are walking from here. To the
Cathedral!
Elena: Yes, we must hurry.
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The Lumir Forest, the Gateway to the Rest of Silesia
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In the Forest:
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Weapons:
Armor: Odd Wooden Clogs,
Accessories:
Items: Lumir Flower x2, 400G x5, Insecticide Bomb x2,
1200G,
Enemies:
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Lumir Forest, Crash Site
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-At this you regain control. Turn around and proceed down
the snowy path, past the snow-enclosed tree. Tread through
thick snow and turn to your right, treading through more
snow. Follow the path to its end and grab the Lumir Flower
from its chest. Double around and proceed through the
double snows again until you reach just beyond the second
ground pile. When out, go straight forward. Keep going
forward, turning left when you can and grabbing the 400G.
Double around and turn left, heading deeper into the
forest.
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The Lumir Forest: Part One
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-Now you are officially in the forest. Proceed forward,
using the save cone if needed. Continue going and when you
reach a giant open area ( mixed with trees and rock ) just
keep going forward. As a bonus, you get new enemies, the
legendary Big Foot! Keep going ( past that giant rock ) and
turn left, opening and grabbing the contents in the chest
you will see. When you have that, turn to the right and
take the small path you will see. Enter the cave.
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Lumir Cavern, Cavern One
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-When you enter, you will notice there are many roots in
this cave, as this is a forest. Proceed forward, cutting
the first set of roots when you come to them. When you
reach the T-Junction, turn right and continue along,
cutting the next set of roots when you get to them. Proceed
forward and grab the gold from the chest. Now turn around.
Proceed along the winding path, keeping straight, until you
get to the next set of roots, cutting them and continuing
on. Here you will see an open area. Proceed forward and
grab the 400G and be met with a new foe, the Giant Crab.
Defeat them in tough battles and continue on. From where
you picked up the gold, go back towards where you entered
but go in the second path ( one on Ryudo's left ) by
cutting the roots. Proceed forward and turn to your left,
grabbing the gold and engaging in another battle or two.
While you are fighting, notice the nice echoes are
generated as the characters do battle. Heh, cool, isn't it?
-Continue forward. When you come to a place where you can
either turn right or go straight, turn right and cut the
roots to continue. Continue the path, grabbing the Lumir
Flower when you reach it. Continue on, cutting the next set
of roots when you reach them, and proceeding back into
familiar territory. When you reach this area again ( just
came out of here ), turn right and go straight to the top
of the area. When you re-reach the straight/right junction,
go straight this time, cutting the roots to proceed. After
cutting the roots, turn left. You will see on your left a
small rooted off area ( look like a door ). Cut it and
follow the path beyond, grabbing the clog shoes. Double
back and exit this tunnel, turning left and cutting the
large roots this time. After they are cut, continue down
the path and out to the forest.
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Lumir Forest: Part Two
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-As you emerge, I recommend you kill all the enemies in
this area for experience, as you will need it in the
village ahead. First proceed forward and to the left,
grabbing the 400G. Then look for the tree, as it is very
hard not to miss. When you get to the tree, go inside of
it.
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Lumir Forest: Cavern Two
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-As you enter, you will notice this tree is seemingly the
crux of the forest. The heart and soul of it. There are
various tubes and vines going into various sources of
water. I will warn you, this is all one huge maze with one
way out and many dead ends. My explanations will be very
detailed, so bear with me. Okay. Once you enter, approach
the first vine and slash it. The vines of a portal will
pull up near it. Enter. Adjust the view as needed please, I
will be talking from the "just keeping moving forward" POV.
Go forward and along the path. When you come to a junction,
turn right. Go to the end and grab the 400G. Double back,
continuing straight along the path now. Slash the roots
when you come to them and proceed on, meeting a new foe,
the huge caterpillar. Continue forward, cutting the roots
when you get to them and grabbing the I. Bomb. Turn left
and round the bend, cutting the next set of roots when you
reach them. Continue down this path, cutting the roots and
turning left when you have the chance. Oops, ha, ha! I led
you into a dead-end. Evil little me, bwhahaha! Seriously.
Now double back and turn to the left when you reach the T-
Junction, proceeding down the path. On your right as you
run you will see another rooted off room. Cut in and enter
it, grabbing the 1200G. Double back to the entrance,
turning right and following the path all the way out.
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Lumir Forest: Part Three
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-As you exit, look around. You are almost there! Woo! Once
again battle all the enemies first and then I will instruct
you. Once they are dead, proceed forward and to the left,
grabbing yet another 400G you will see. Continue, always to
the left, and round the path. Something will happen though.
As you go around the windy bends, the screen and the
surrounds will blur in a yellow haze. Keep following the
path, into a secret place.
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The Garden of Dreams
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-Flowers? In the snow? How odd. Proceed forward slowly.
Ryudo: Looks like we got ourselves pretty lost.
Elena: The fog is so thick.
Roan: Is this really the right road?
Ryudo: Does it really matter?
Roan: Wait a second!!
Mareg: Odd, there is no smell of life in this place.
-Suddenly the fog clears, to the surprise of everyone.
Elena walks forward and looks around.
Elena: Why do flowers bloom in such a barren place?
-Suddenly something comes around Elena and flies in circles
around her.
Voice: Who are you? This is my garden.
Elena: I am sorry. We are travelers, lost on the road.
Child<<who is suddenly there>>: This is the garden of
Happiness. My precious secret place. Everyone who comes
here forgets their bad memories and gets happy. If you come
here, it means that your heart wants to be saved. Look,
aren't all the flowers so pretty?
Elena: Um, but…your eyes. Are they perhaps.
Child: Yes, my eyes were bad ever since I was born. But I'm
fine now. Thanks to Granas, I can see everything no. So I
am lonely any longer.
Ryudo: Those flowers are nice enough. I guess. If you are
into that stuff. It isn't my style.
Child: That is because you are not trying to see. You are
trying to be someone you are not. Warm your heart, like
these others. <<The floating things go to the child>> Miss.
I thought you would understand how good this place is.
Elena: What do you mean?
Child: Don't you understand? The you should ask the girl
with the black wings.
Elena: Black wings?
Child: Anyway, keep this place a secret, promise? <<The
Child runs up the hill tree>>. Miss, don't eat me!
<<vanishes behind tree>>.
Ryudo: What is with her?
Elena: I do not know.
Ryudo: Oh well, let us go on.
-At this point you regain control in this eerie setting.
Double back and leave.
-After you have left, you will chat on the icy trail.
Elena: Huh, now where are we?
Ryudo: Hey, where did the girl and her garden go?
Roan: Could it have been a dream?
-Now you fully regain control. Go around the path and left.
When you reach the fence, turn right and leave this area
for east Silesia. Head to Mirumu Village.
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Mirumu Village, A Bewitched City Where A Zealot Comes
Knocking
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-As you enter, you will get a nice pan of the village. It
is very run down, as everything is made of stone and is
falling apart it seems. You approach a group of people (
Two ) standing around.
Elena: There is a certain sadness about this village. I
wonder what the source.
Villager: Oh! The sister has arrived! I am so glad, oh, the
village is saved! Come, Chief! The sister has
arrived!<<runs off>>
Elena: Are they speaking of me?
Ryudo: Huh? What is going on here?<<at this the villager
and the chief re-appear>>
Chief: So you have finally come. Our village, please, save
us.
Ryudo: You have lost me, chief. I don't think anyone of us
put in weekend reservations here.
Chief: Huh? So you haven't come to save the village?
Elena: Our journey is to Granas Cathedral, We are merely
passing through, though…but………
Villager: So you haven't come to save the village. I
thought for sure they'd be here by now. What does this mean
for us?
Ryudo: Good question. What is going on here?
Chief: These things should not be spoken of in this place.
Please come to my house.<<runs off>>.
-You are now in his house.
Chief: You see, strangers. Strange things have been
happening here in this village. Villagers have been
suddenly falling asleep. At first we thought it was just
fatigue. But they just kept sleeping. Days and days at a
time they slept.
Mareg: And you do not believe that they are merely unwell?
Chief: I wish it were so, but
Ryudo: They are not?
Chief: To be blunt, I believe it is some kind of curse.
Elena: A curse? What leads you to believe this?
Chief: Dreams. Ever since falling asleep, all of the
villagers kept having the same dream. A presence watching,
waiting, it's eyes. Great and terrible. Terrifying.
Ryudo: Curse, right.
Chief: We have no solid proof. Yet, we could not bear the
dread of it. We sent to the Cathedral for aid.
Roan: So that is why you thought sister Elena was here to
save you.
Chief: Yes, that is exactly so.
Ryudo: Well, it is a shame. But like we said, we are just
passing through.
Chief: But. May I ask one thing?
Ryudo: What is it.
Chief: Um. Will you please stay for just one day. The
priestess from the Cathedral should be here soon. I do not
expect you to take her place, but if your Sister stays
here, the curse may be somewhat allayed.
Villager: Another one fell asleep today. We are all uneasy.
Elena: Ryudo.
Ryudo: Well, it is dark out.
Elena: We shall do as you ask. It is not much but we would
be happy to stay in the village.
-At this point you regain control. Go back to the inn.
There you will meet someone. The innkeeper.
Irina: Is that you, sister? My son Nicolas is not well and
does not wake up. Please do what you can to save him!
Elena: Um, unfortunately, we are simple travelers. We are
not the ones you are expecting.
Irina: Oh, I am so sorry. I've made a terrible mistake.
Elena: If you have contacted the Cathedral, I am certain
that someone will arrive soon. Please, wait yet a little
longer.
Irina: Yes, I suppose you are right.
Elena: But, you say that your son has fallen ill?
Irina: Sister. Perhaps if you look at him, you might be
able to learn something. Would you mind coming this way,
please?
-You travel upstairs to look at the poor boy, who is
terribly ill in bed.
Irina: This is Nicolas. He seems to be sleeping peacefully,
but he never wakes up.
Nicolas: It is so…………much fun…………here.
Ryudo: He doesn't sound sick, he sounds easily entertained.
Roan: Is this not like Gadan.
Ryudo: You are saying that Valmar devoured his soul?
Mareg: Yet, there is no foul smell about this place.
Elena: Unfortunately I cannot help you at all.
Irina: That innocent face, maybe he's playing with the
fairies in the Garden of Dreams.
Elena: Garden of dreams? I have been to such a place just
outside of town.
Irina: You can't be serious. It is a tale told to children,
full of song and fancy, meaning nothing. It is fantasy.
Ryudo: No, it was defiantly real. Flowers everywhere and
fairies flitting about. I couldn't dream this place up,
believe me.
Elena: There was a little girl, a strange girl. Who cold
see everything. She had a scar above her right eye.
That's Aira. Sandra's daughter. Oh how eerie. So this curse
was the work of Sandra after all!
Elena: Please. Do not be so quick to jump to conclusions.
Is Sandra from this village?
Irina: She live in back of the village. How could that
hateful wretch do this to my poor, sweet Nicolas. <<she
goes downstairs>>
Elena: Ryudo. If that girl were indeed Aira. I would like
to speak with her again.
Ryudo: Huh?
Elena: I kept thinking about what she said.
Ryudo: Don't eat me? Well you have been putting on a few
pounds. You have to see it from her point of view.
Roan: Oh, stop. She was an odd girl. And I wonder, was the
garden real.
Mareg: As real as the dreams of a wise man. Neither fantasy
nor substance. A mist rising in the morning, melting into
the air by noon.
Ryudo: If we find Aira, we can ask her.
Elena: Yes.
-At this you finally regain control. Exit the inn by
leaving through the main front door. Once in the main town,
proceed up, towards the back, and cross the shell-spike
looking bridge you will find at the back. As you do, you
will see someone quite familiar. Before you do all this,
however, you may wish to visit the general store:
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Mirumu General Store; Solve your supplies at a cost
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Weapons: Swordfish Sword ( +52, 2200 ), Oracle's Staff (
+50, 1800 ), Flying Fish Bow ( +55, 2400 ), Flint Knife (
+48, 2000 ), Hammer Axe ( +52, 2200 ).
Armor: Pixie's Robe ( +26, Sleep/Confuse Resist, 2600 ),
Swordfish Armor ( +30, 2800 ), Feathered Hat ( +18, 1120 ),
Magnolia Bandana ( +16, Earth Resist L.1, 1080 ), Swordfish
Helmet ( +20, 1250 ), Crampons ( +4 MOV, Blizzard Resist
L.2 )
Jewelry: Arctic Cape, Earth Charm, Poison Charm, Paralysis
Charm.
Items: Medicinal Herb, Wound Salve, Healing Herb, Poison
Antidote, Paralysis Salve, Purifying Herb, Torte's Reed
pipe, Smelling Salts.
Regional: Lumir Flower ( 25 MP, 40 ), Blueberry ( 25 SP, 40
), Mogay Bomb, Insecticide Bomb, Sleeping Harp ( Sleeping,
Breakage, 250 ).
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-Now go to Sandra's House
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Conversation with Aira and then Into the House of Sandra
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Ryudo: Hey, that girl is Aira! <<You see Aira running
around behind the house of Sandra>>.
Elena: so it was not our imagination. She IS real. <<The
group runs to speak with her>>. Aira, dear?
Aira: Hi again miss.
Elena: Aira, when you said don't eat me before. What did
you mean?
Aira? Huh? I meant just what I said. I know you are okay,
miss, but.
Ryudo: Excuse the interruption here, but this has been
bugging me. What was that garden?
Aira: It's a safe place for people when they are sad. It's
not like every place else- all hurting. I just want
everyone to be happy.
Sandra: Aura, where have you gone? Aira?……Aira! I told you
not to go outside! You! Get away from her. What are you
trying to do to her?
Aira: Mother, she is okay. She is not bothering me.
Roan: Now, now. We are just travelers and we were talking
to little Aira. We would never do anything to her.
Mareg: I am terribly sorry if my appearance has startled
you.
Sandra: No, there is no need. I has assumed the worst, but
that one.
Elena: Me? What have I done?
Sandra: I am sorry. Please come inside. I cannot talk out
here.
-Enter the house of Sandra, the mother and caregiver to
Aira. You will all sit around her table and talk.
Ryudo: So what is with the secrecy? There a reason you want
to avoid notice?
Sandra: There are those who do not wish Aira well. The
innkeeper's son, Nicolas, fell ill, you see, while Aira was
with him. They were just playing and then……There is a
children's fairy tale. In the tale there was a garden.
Aira: That's right. I promised to take Nicolas to the
garden!
Sandra: Don't say such things.
Aira: But……say……let me see that medal.
Roan: Um, but this is
Aira: Your mother gave it to you, right? <<Roan nods and
hands her the medal>>
Sandra: I am so sorry. Anyway, the villagers here look at
me strangely. And to think, my prayers to Granas had
finally been answered, and Aira's blindness cured.
Elena: Her sight was restored through prayer? This is a
miracle.
Ryudo: For once, Elena is right. It's a damn miracle that
your prayers actually worked. No wonder the villagers think
you are a witch.
Elena: Ryudo!!
Sandra: Aira is my treasure. Her eyesight was poor since
she was born. And I have had such a hard time. I looked for
medicinal herbs and prayed for her sight, but the others
called my mixtures "witch's brews" and my prayers
"summoning." And just when Aira is finally healed by
prayer, and I am blessed with a little happiness, they
blame me for this curse.
Elena: I am sorry.
Ryudo: I don't have any ideas Elena. There is nothing we
can do. By now, the church has probably sent some people to
look into it anyway. Let them deal with it, we are not the
experts here. Come on, there is still a lot of ground to
cover before we reach the cathedral.
Elena: You are right.
Ryudo: Come on, let's head back to the inn. Roan?
Aira: Thank you. Your mother was very pretty. <<She hands
the medal back to Roan and everyone stands up to
leave>>……………!!!
Sandra: What is wrong Aira?
Aira: Scary people have come mother. Really scary people.
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End Conversation with Aira and Sandra
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-At this you regain control. One wonders who, or what, has
arrived. Leave Sandra's house through the main door and let
us have a look, shall we? Once outside, cross the shelly
bridge and walk towards the town square, where you
initially spoke with the chief. People will be telling you
to hurry up and shouting confused orders. Asking what has
happened, it seems the priestess and her party have finally
arrived from the cathedral.
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The Arrival of the Knights of Granas
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Elena: It can't be, the cathedral knights!
Selene: Well, how terrible for you. Never fear, we are
here, we shall dispel the darkness!
Chief: Your words are reassuring.
Selene: Village is full of darkness, darkness with terrible
powers!
Chief: Why has this happened!?
Selene: I have purified much darkness, it is the doing of
Valmar!
Chief: Oh no!
Selene: Until notice, this village is under our control. No
one may enter or exit. Anyone in violation is a minion of
Valmar and will be purified in the name of Granas. Come my
knights. Take up your blades and cut the darkness down,
god's light shall shine. I am Selene, leader of the
cathedral knights!
Ryudo: Hey Elena, you know that zealot?
Elena: Yes, she is Selene. Leader of the knights. Selene is
an excellent inquisitor of heresy. I am worried
Ryudo: What are those guys going to do!
-At this you regain control. Quickly run and talk to them.
Selene: Well, are you not a sister of Granas. I was not
told of a sister in this town.
Elena: I am Elena, a songstress. I am on way to Granas
cathedral. To report to his holiness Zera!
Selene: To report to Zera, you must be an accomplished
student. Zera will be pleased and your mission must be
important. Let us work to the best of our abilities!
Elena: Yes, thank you.
Selene: Is this so? Indeed, you must desire to make haste
if your intent is to report to his holiness Zera.
Elena: No, in fact. The ceremony failed.
Ryudo: Watch your words Elena.
Selene: Well. Who might you be?
Ryudo: I am her protection.
Selene: I see. For your trouble, I thank you.
Ryudo: You can thank me by letting us through this village.
Oh, and these two as well. They are with us.
Selene: This isn't possible.
Ryudo: Hey, cut me some slack here! We are no threat to you
or your cause.
Selene: I cannot. Did you not hear what I just said? This
village is now sealed. Leave, and be purified.
-At this she tells her nights to surround the village and
guard it.
Selene: Until this matter surround this village is
resolved, no one may leave. Not Elena, not you, not anyone.
Ryudo: Look, we need to report to your boss . Get word to
him about us and I'm sure he'll permit us to make haste to
the cathedral.
Selene: Regardless of your schedule, it is my duty to
ensure that the darkness in this village is exterminated
without exception.
Ryudo: By the blood! Even if your aim is to expunge the
darkness, what will do you when you find it!? No one can
stand against a god!
Selene: Worry not. We are the cathedral knights, blessed by
Granas. Discovering the allies of Valmar is a simple task.
As is purifying the unclean.
Ryudo: What is it with out and this "purify" thing? For
some reason, I doubt your knights are packing soap and
bubble bath in that armor.
Roan: She means to kill them. I remember one village
somewhere that was burned to the ground by the knights.
Ryudo: That's some strong bubble bath.
Selene: No that is not correct. Lord Granas does not
approve of mindless slaughter. The holy fire of Lord Granas
merely purifies those who have sold their soul to Valmar.
We have purged darkness from this world, leaving none of
its taint unpurified. Thanks be to Granas.
Ryudo: There's that word again. I fail to see the
difference between your method and murder.
Elena: If you, um, were to find a person possessed by
Valmar. What would you do to her, or him?
Selene: Should that be the case, this entire village shall
be purified by the holy fire of lord Granas. Such a
sacrifice is necessary in order to rid the world of
Valmar's presence.
Chief: What? You can't do that!
Selene: Do not be afraid, for the holy fire cleanses only
the sinner. Those who are pure of heart need not worry. Of
course, this is assuming there are person's without a sin
before Granas.
Chief: Ah!
Selene: Well, then. Please tell me the details. Only then
shall we seek out the apostles of Valmar.
Chief: Alright then. <<very scared tone>>
-At this everyone sans two knights guarding the gates
leave. Your group will talk it over for another minute.
When you are done, go into the inn.
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End the Arrival and Conversation with Selene and Her
Knights
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-After entering the inn, talk to Irina, the innkeeper. She
is still irate about Sandra, but Ryudo tries ( failing ) to
convince her she has no proof. Agree to spend the night.
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Dinner Conversation in the Inn of Mirumu.
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-Ryudo: They sure do get excited easily here. They have a
few bad harvests and they stop thinking, eh? I guess they
feel they need to blame someone.
Elena: Irina, Sandra, little Aira. These people are simply
struggling. That doesn't make them evil or anything.
Roan: If you are suffering, you can be blinded to the needs
of others.
Mareg: There is no malicious scent, but something does
SMELL awry.
Ryudo: Just who do they think is bad anyway? I'd say these
knights who run around and scare people are the real
problem.
Roan: These knights are merciless. At this rate the entire
village will be burned to the ground.
Mareg: The smell. Something very strange is going on in
this village.
Elena: I never imagined the knights to be this bad.
Ryudo: I don't think Valmar can be defeated by anyone. Not
even those "holy" knights out there.
Elena: Valmar possesses even me.
Roan: Those knights might have killed all the villagers!
And what would have happened to miss Elena!?
Mareg: There is no one with an evil smell, but.
Ryudo: Well, we do have Elena with us. I cant imagine those
overly holy knights will kill one of their own.
Elena: If those villagers are suffering. It is because of
Valmar. Without a doubt.
Roan: We do not know that for certain! Even now they are
tying to kill innocent people.
Ryudo: I think the best course of action is to get out of
here before that Selene woman causes more trouble. First
thing tomorrow, we go.
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End Dinner Conversation
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-Dinner is over and the group has a new resolve to protest
and fight against the horrid knights. But something is
terribly wrong. In the heart of Elena.
Ryudo: Elena, what's wrong?
Elena: It's Valmar's moon. It is so eerie. I wonder if it
always stares down on us like that.
Ryudo: No use getting worked up about something you cant do
anything about. Besides, we are pretty damn far enough away
from it.
Elena: I suppose. Btu what of the presence of Valmar,
inside of me?
Ryudo: Oh, Millenia.
Elena: Yeah………………
Ryudo: Come on, lighten up. Millenia is not all that bad.
Elena: Ryudo! How can you say that. How can you be so
cavalier about such things. We speak of the power of
darkness itself! Who known when Millenia will do something
like Gadan did, or worse. What if her purpose is to restore
Valmar to life!
Ryudo: Again, we can't do anything about it. Right now, at
least. But isn't this why we're going to the Cathedral?
Elena: Valmar prepares a dwelling place within the souls of
the wicked. I am sure that Millenia is the evil inside of
me. She is the blackness in my soul.
Ryudo: Hey, don't let it get you down. What happened to
your happy face! Come on, knock it off. We'll get to Zera
and he will get off his porcelain throne. He'll make
everything okay.
Elena: Stop it! This is serious! Must you always be so
flippant!
Ryudo: I was just trying to cheer you up. Blazes fine,
fine. I get it! As expected of the wings of Valmar, it is
difficult to visit injury upon Millenia. You on the other
hand.
Elena: Ryudo??
Ryudo: Look, you are not giving me a choice here. You can
keep crying about Valmar this and Valmar that or we can
settle this now. You calmed down yet? What happened to the
almost stereotypical determination and pluck that I know so
well? What's wrong Elena?
Elena: All right Ryudo. Kill me! IF that will destroy
Valmar.
Ryudo: What!!?
Elena: What is wrong? Do it quickly. I am a little scared,
so please, make it as painless as you are able.
Ryudo: Don't be stupid! That is Selene talking, not YOU!!
Elena: ?
Ryudo: My job is to get you to the cathedral. If you want
any extras, hire someone else. Just stop your brooding and
get to bed.
Elena: ……………………… <<She leaves for bed>>
Ryudo: Damnit! Not the right approach Ryudo. Not the right
approach. What the hell is wrong with her! Bah. Guess I
ought to get to bed myself. <<leaves for bed>>
-At this Ryudo leaves for bed, but what really just
happened? I believe that Ryudo and Elena almost had a
romantic moment but it was ruined by Ryudo's hardened
beliefs and the fact Elena is so pious. Maybe. However,
something quite creepy is about to happen, so buckle
up………and…………here……………we go……………are you ready to learn why
Ryudo is the way he is?
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The Eyeball Mystery
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Voice: Oooooooh. Oooooooooh.
-You see Ryudo, floating in the air. However, something is
amiss.
Ryudo: Where am I?
-Suddenly, out of nowhere, many eyeballs appear and
surround Ryudo. He demands to know what they are looking
at, but they do not answer, only drawing closer. Wherever
he runs, they follow. The eyes are everywhere. Why won't
they go away!! Suddenly they are gone. AND A HUGE EYEBALL
IS STARING AT YOU. OH MY GOD.
Ryudo: Don't. This is MY soul damnit. Stay the hell out of
it!!
-Suddenly you get a peek. A giant flashback. Ryudo
remembers his terrible past. He cried for the eye to stop.
It doesn't. He dreams on, screaming and talking in his
sleep. He suddenly wakes up.
Skye: Ryudo! What's wrong? You were moaning!
Ryudo: Damn! Why do they keep haunting me? I was almost
able to forget.
Skye: Doesn't sound like a very sweet dream.
Ryudo: I know! That was the dream they saw.
-At this you get control. As you attempt to leave the
bedroom, Ryudo has a thought.
Ryudo: That is odd. I can't shake the feeling that I'm
still being watched.
-Go to the window. As you look outside, something terrible
appears. A giant eyeball bursts the window open.
Ryudo: It was…………that THING! <<At this the eye leaves>> The
cause of the nightmares? If so, the village's curse.
Damnit!
-At this Roan and Mareg enter the room.
Ryudo: Roan! Mareg! Are you alright?
Roan: Yes, Ryudo. Are you okay?
Mareg: Bah! That cured dream! What was its purpose?
Ryudo: Ask that thing. It's been causing these damn
nightmares!
Roan: What do you mean by "that thing?"
Elena<<running in>>: Ryudo! What is happening?
Ryudo: Elena! You alright? Listen, the source of the
nightmares was right there!
Skye: Eyeball. Big flapping eyeball. Just staring at us.
I've never seen the like.
Ryudo: If that was the cause, then the others.
Elena: It cannot be. Miss Irina?
Ryudo: Oh blazes! Let's check on her! Hurry!
-At this you regain control. Quickly leave the room first,
and when you get out, run to the second floor of the inn.
Inside you will see an eyeball haunting the innkeeper and
her son. As you enter, it quickly flies out the window.
Skye follows it and you go after another way. Quickly
descend the stairs and leave the inn. As you enter the main
yard of the town, you will see many eyeballs flying
everywhere. They are mainly flying over the house of
Sandra. After a minute, they fly into a cave behind her
house. The party goes after! Run to the back of town,
crossing the snail bridge, and using the save cone if you
so desire. As you approach the cave, the group slows up.
Ryudo: Skye, where did they go!!?
Skye: Into that fissure!
Ryudo: And we all know what comes next. Let's be quick
about it. I want to find out what the hell is going on
here.
-At this you regain control. Enter the cave.
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The Mysterious Fissure of Mirumu: The source of those eyes?
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In the Fissure:
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Weapons:
Armor: Winged Boots,
Accessories: Raincoat,
Items: Bone Harp, Purifying Herb, 1500G, 500G, Book of
Warriors
Enemies: Twin Ogre, Hammerhead.
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Mysterious Fissure, Underground
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-As you enter, you will notice this cave is well made and
very sturdy. Seems, in the opinion of the author, to have
been there a great deal of time. Take note and proceed
forward. Continue on past a wide open space and when you
can, turn right. Continue on and turn left almost
immediately, descending a slope and battling a new enemy,
the twin ogre. Beat them and continue just a bit, turning
right in a U-turn fashion once you get through the
bottleneck. Get the Wing Boots out of the mouth of the
fossil chest. Double around. Continue forward and turn to
the right, into a cul-de-sac. Grab the bone harp and turn
around. Double back the way you initially came, going back
through the bottle neck and turning right at the curve.
When you get to the first turn you encountered in this
dungeon, turn to your right and proceed forward. Fight any
enemies that get in your way, turn to the right and grab
the raincoat. Turn towards your left and head that way,
following the path for a bit, grabbing the 500G. Now turn
around and head all the way back through the bottleneck I
keep mentioning. Once through it, turn left and follow the
path along this wide open area with many enemies. Once you
reach the cliff, grab the purifying herb and turn right,
following along the cliffs. Be sure to get the 1500 G under
the bones as you go along. Keeping going along the path,
through and long and narrow bottle-twisty-neck. Once you
emerge at the other side, go UP the shell rock. Round and
round you go, to the top, and down to the other side.
-Once you reach the bottom of the other side, turn right.
You will enter an area of………………pillars? This is very
creepy, is it not. Like………………an ANICIENT RUIN!!! Oh good
lord! Proceed forward and you will see a save cone. Use it
well. Turn left and enter the depths.
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Mysterious Fissure, Depths
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-You will enter an eerie place. Water floats solemnly
around you. Proceed along the rocks until you reach the
platform. You will see a broken seal of Granas around a
Valmar orb.
Ryudo: Isn't this a seal of Granas!
Elena: As I had suspected, it has been broken………<<sees
something>> I have seen these flowers before <<she finds
flowers in the base of the shrine>>. <<At this eyes quickly
descend on the group>>.
Ryudo: It's those things again! They're coming!
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Mid-Boss of Fissure: Four Eyeball Bats
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HP: 3000/3000
Regular Attacks: Pound attacks for a hundred or so per.
Magic Attacks:
Special Attacks: A Tri-Attack on one character for mucho
damage.
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-How to beat the eyeball bats: Start the correct way by
pounding on ONE eyeball bat. The bats have a special attack
in which if three combine, they do damage. Therefore
cutting off a couple early negates this possibility. Have
Ryudo use his Flying Tensekenu at first to chop the eyeball
bats to shreds to the tune of 1720 damage. Then have Mareg
do his beast-king smash to add to this. Have Roan pound
away with magic, and have Elena be ready to heal or use
magic. For magic: Crackle, Howlslash, and ZAP work the
best. Keep pounding, healing when needed, and when they
finally die, be happy. You get much of everything,
including a new skill book.
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End Mid-Boss Battle
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-Once you have defeated the flying demons, the group talks.
Elena: So, now the villages may be…………
Ryudo: No, these things are small change. Nothing like
Gadan. The real money is somewhere else.
Roan: So they were like marionettes?
Mareg: Perhaps. Their powers may be peculiar, but our true
enemy would not meet defeat so easily.
Elena: It cannot be.
Ryudo: Damnit! Valmar must be somewhere! If we're not
killing the source, we're just killing time!
-At this the group goes back to the inn. They plan their
strategy.
Mareg: Is this too the work of Valmar?
Ryudo: As the seal of Granas is broken, I am afraid that is
so…………Elena, how is Irina doing?
Elena: Not well, she will not wake, just like her son.
Ryudo: Roan! How are the villagers?
Roan: A few more fell ill last night. And everyone who did
not fall ill, they had nightmares again.
Ryudo: They're not the only ones. Lately I have been having
nightmares of my………the past. It is not too cool. Man, not
at all.
Roan: I had some too. I saw my mother………die.
Mareg: I dreamt of my village, of the demon man who came in
blood and fire. I dreamt of ruin.
Elena: I slept soundly. Last night, I dreamt not at all.
Ryudo: There must be someone possessed by Valmar. Someone
controlling the flying eyeballs. Do you think it is Aira?
Elena: That cannot be! She is such an innocent girl, right?
Only the hearts of the wicked are open to Valmar! That girl
has done nothing wrong.
Villager<<entering>>: The High Priestess Selene is
conducting an investigation, so she has ordered everyone to
meet in the town hall.
Elena: We ought to inform the high priestess of the events
of yesterday. The villain is not of this village. Not even
a person! Let's go Ryudo.
Ryudo: Yeah. Before Selene decides to frame someone.
-At this you regain control, truly unsure of who is behind
this eyeballish plot. Leave the inn first and foremost.
Head next door to the town hall. As you enter, you will
notice many sleeping people, yet no Selene.
Ryudo: Didn't take them long to round up the town <<looking
at the sleeping bodies>>
Elena: How awful.
Selene<<entering>>: Such a pitiful sight. We must attend to
the purification immediately. We will find the bedeviled
one without delay.
Ryudo: You're sniffing up the wrong leg, priestess! We saw
the darkness last night. Flying eyeballs! They should be
dealt with first.
Selene: Flying eyeballs you say? How droll. Yet, the things
you saw may indeed have been servants of Valmar.
Elena: Yes! And we must search them out!
Selene: However, they are merely servants. I doubt Valmar
would appear in such a form or fashion, hmmm? Chasing after
such, whimsical beasts would not solve our problem. Valmar
seizes upon the darkness in the heart, not the eye.
Ryudo<<really mad>>: Are you even listening to a thing we
say? Or are you too eager to purify the entire down! What
the hell is wrong with you!
Elena: I beg of you, high priestess! Save the villagers!
Selene: Oh yes, they shall be saved. You see, there is one
with a corrupt soul who has brought disaster to this
village. What would happen if we were to permit Valmar to
roam freely about the land? Could you imagine that Elena?
Elena: Yes.
Selene: Well, then. I shall have the cooperation of
everyone in the village. I shall discover the identity of
the treacherous one. Then we need not purify the entire
village. <<leaves>>
Elena: Ryudo! We cannot let her proceed. You know how this
will end!!!
Ryudo: I know, I know. But we have to find out who or what
is controlling those eyeballs. I mean, that's just sick .To
make people relive their worst nightmares.
Roan: But where do you think those eyeballs come from?
Mareg: I advise a deeper hunt into the fissure. It could be
our quarry waits there.
Ryudo: Then there is where we will resume our pursuit.
-At this you regain control. Leave the town hall. Proceed
up past the bridge and towards the fissure. Once you get
near, you will meet someone again.
Aira: Miss!
Elena: Hello little Aira
Aira: Did you come to see me? Did you want to play?
Elena: What do you mean?
Aira: Let's go to a fun place. To a place where there's no
suffering and no pain. No bad memories!
Elena: Aira, should you be out? Will your mother worry?
Aira: Oh, it's fine. We're going to a happy place after
all!
Roan: That Aira. There is something a little odd about her.
Elena: I wonder what it was she meant?
Ryudo: Only one way to find out. Let's follow her.
-At this you get control again. Quickly follow Aira to her
little shed and when you get to it, go in. You will see her
standing in front of a mirror, and when you approach her,
she speaks.
Aira: My mother had a hard time because of me. She would
buy medicine and look for herbs, working from dawn until
dusk. It is all my fault, but my mother's praying healed
me.
-At this she drops into the hole in her shed, vanishing
from sight but most certainly not from mind.
Elena: Aira!!!
-The party jumps in the hole at this. You emerge…………………in
the cave??
Ryudo: Where are we?
Elena: I cannot believe this!
-You are in the room where the orb of Granas used to be.
So, the orb was under their house then. Now some things are
starting to make sense. You notice Aira in the center of
the room where the former intact orb remains.
Aira: I don't think people should fight. Everyone just
suffers. We can learn to like each other. Why do they
always blame other people? Nobody wants to be hated. I'll
make it so everyone can get along! I want to help everyone!
Elena: So, so- Aira, you.
Aira: It is really a nice place. I'm gonna have everyone
come to the Garden of Dreams. No one will fight. Everyone
will live together peacefully. They'll forget all the bad
things. Come on! Let's all go into the dream!
-At this something very odd happens. A dazzling light comes
from Aira and she emits a great glow. Suddenly, and for no
reason it seems, you are all in the Garden of Dreams.
Aira: When I was cured, I was so happy. But I was also sad
cause I could see things I could not before. My mother also
wanted to get along with the villagers. But everyone lies
and hates each other. They keep blaming others for bad
things. Everyone suffers in their heart. I want everyone to
come here and get along. This is the Garden of Happiness.
Everyone who comes here is happy. They forget the bad
memories and suffering, the people all become fairies. And
they live happily here. Look, see how many fairies there
are now? Isn't everyone happy?
Elena: Stop it!
Aira: Why?
Elena: You are not doing anything wrong, but, but……
-Before she talks, Aira has something shine on her
forehead…………an………eye??
Aira: I just want to make everyone happy.
Elena: That Eye!!!!
Aira: This is the eye that Granas gave me. It's how I can
see everything.
Elena: No! Stop it! Do not make them suffer any more!
Aira: Suffer? I don't make anyone suffer. Everyone here is
happy. There's no sadness here. Outside, everyone lies, so
they suffer. They pretend to be nice but they act mean. The
only one I trust is mother. !!!………Huh? Why're you doing
this? Why're all of you coming after me! Is this not the
eye of Granas? Well, isn't it? Aren't you all the same as
me? Miss Elena?
Elena: No! NO! Aira? Ah! Wait!
-At this Aira runs off and vanishes.
Ryudo: Something might be going down at the village. We've
got to get back there.
-At this you regain control. Leave the garden. When you get
to the forest, exit it and get back to the town as soon as
possible. When you reach town………you see something terrible
going on. Sandra is being assailed by the knights of
Granas.
Sandra: I don't know anything! My daughter was miraculously
cured by the power of Granas! I prayed and prayed for her.
Leave her out of this!
Selene: The blessing of Granas are not to be bestowed on
the likes of you. Where is your daughter? Speak truly, for
the both of you are surely minions of Valmar!
Sandra: No, no that cannot be.
Selene: Well, well. What shall we do with a mother and a
child who conspire with the powers of darkness? Will you
people side with Darkness? Know that if you heed the words
of the words of the witch, you must be prepared for the
consequences.
Villager: You devil! No! You evil witch! Just what are you
trying to d? Release the curse on the village, quickly!
What is the grudge you bear!?
Sandra: What is it we have done!? My daughter and I have
done nothing!
Selene: Release me!
Sandra: Ah!
Aira: Mother! Leave my mother alone! It isn't her fault
everyone suffers!
Selene: That evil eye! Is see we have discovered the power
of Valmar!
-At this you regain control. Quickly go into the item shop
and buy anything you will need for the long road ahead (
herbs and such ). When ready, leave the store. When you
get to Sandra's house, you will see a form on the ground.
It's Sandra.
Ryudo: What the hell is happening here!?
Selene: You can no longer escape.
Elena: Aira!?
Ryudo: You take care of her! <<Ryudo and Elena run off to
see Selene>>. What the hell are you doing? How many of you
does it take to handle a single girl!? Leave her be!
Selene: Do not interfere with my task. Or are you too in
collusion with darkness.
Ryudo: This girl doesn't even know what's happening? Look
at her! A servant of light should be extending a hand of
redemption, not raising an iron fist.
Selene: Don't be a fool, boy! We merely follow the will of
Granas! To cleanse the world of Darkness………Elena! Come,
bring the girl to me.
Elena: Please, Selene. There must be some other way we can
save her. There must be!
Selene: Impossible! There is no salvation for one possessed
by Valmar. I cannot believe a sister of the church would
try to protect one who has rejected the light and embraced
the darkness!
Elena: I-I…
Ryudo: Don't listen to her! Damnit, Elena! You are better
then that! There's no wrong in protecting the helpless. And
if Granas has a problem with that, you can tell heaven that
your god will find no protection from me!
Elena: Ryudo…
Ryudo: And what about you people? Is this child a sinner?
Both mother and child have lived among you! Do you truly
wish to damn them both?
Aira: Mother!
Sandra: Ah! Aira!? But, that eye!!?<<gasps>> You are a…………
Aira: A monster. You called me a monster! Even my own
mother!!
Elena: Aira, please! Be calm! Your mother is just a little
shocked.
Aira: Am I? A monster? Nooooooooo! Let go of me! Leave me
alone! All of you! Leave me alone! <<Aira Vanishes in a
bright flash>>
Selene: What has happened? You?! If you had not interfered,
darkness would not still plague the land. This is on your
heads! Separate and search the area. DO not let the demon-
child escape! <<She dispatches the knights>> Ryudo. I
believe I shall not forget what you have done here
today.<<walks off>>
Ryudo: Hey, Elena. Snap out of it. Hey!!
-Suddenly a bright flash envelops Elena. And out of the
dusts, Millenia appears!
Millenia: Oh drat! Ouch, ouch, ouch! That eyeball really
let me have it!
Sandra: What, what have I done to Aira?
Millenia: Huh?
Sandra: It's my fault. Everything is my fault.
Millenia: What's the matter?
Sandra: I thought something was wrong when she said she
took Nicolas to the Garden of Dreams. It was there she
discovered the ability to know what others were thinking
and feeling. But not only is she able to do this, she can
also see what others are doing and where they are. Even I
grew afraid. I pitied Aira. I wanted to do something for
her! But how could I have known, Valmar was listening to my
prayers. Oh, where did I go wrong?
Roan: You have done no wrong. Any parent would have done
the same!
Mareg: There is no fault in caring for your own. It is
Valmar who bears the onus of these events.
Sandra: Please, kill her.
Ryudo: Are you nuts??
Sandra: She is beyond hope already. So please, kill her.
Before she causes anymore more grief.
Ryudo: Don't be a fool! We were not protecting her before
just so we could kill her now. Do what you will but I am
not planning on giving up anytime soon. I'll find a way to
save her. With you, or without you.
Millenia: I know, how about we rip that eye right out of
her? Sound good?
Ryudo: Millenia…………Are you sure you can remove the eye of
Valmar from her?
Millenia: Sure I can! Of course, Aira's soul will shatter,
and fade, so it goes…………
Ryudo: Millenia! Damnit, there must be another way!
Sandra: I am completely to blame for her suffering. If
there is no way to save her, then please, put her out of
her misery.
Millenia: Yeah, yeah. That sounds lovely. You heard the
lady- Let's just finish this up and move on.
Ryudo: You. I don't want to hear it. Of course, what should
I expect from Valmar! Obviously not a concern for human
life.
Millenia: What!? But this does not concern us, Ryudo! The
one who should do something is the girl's mother, right?
And she's given up! End of story!…………Look. I don't blame
you, Ryudo. It's perfectly natural for people to want to
run from reality, they just can't face life. But we don't
have the time to run along after you. Stop chasing after
your silly nonsense. There is no other way to do this.
Ryudo: Shut the hell up! That little girl is suffering
right now. Scared and alone! You ever suffered alone,
Millenia!? All she ever wanted was to bring a little
happiness into the world. Is THIS what she deserves?!! You
are her mother, but you want me to "put her out of her
misery?" Ma'am, we do that to our pets, not our children!
She wanted everyone to be happy. What the hell is wrong
with that!?
Millenia: Look, it's started. She's suffering.
Sandra: …………
Ryudo: Damnit! We have wasted enough time here! We have got
to find her before Selene does! Let us try that garden!
-At this you regain control. Take the advice of Ryudo and
leave the town by going out the main gates. Head back to
the Lumir Forest. When you arrive there, run back along the
path and enter the Garden of Dreams. As you enter, you will
see no one seems to be there.
Ryudo: If she's not here, then, where else do we look?
Millenia: Uh-huh, she's here. Just wait a little.
<<Millenia walks away from the party. After she does, a
bright orange lights comes from her and immediately after,
a black void forms near the tree>>. C'mon, she's in here,
let's go Ryudo!
-Leap into the void. You will emerge in the same room (
AGAIN ) where the orb was. As you approach the orb, you see
an ethereal door-way into an unknown place.
Millenia: Look, here it is!
Ryudo: here? What is this place? Where is Aira?
Millenia: This is the entrance into her soul.
Ryudo: When did this get to so metaphysical?
Millenia: She's escaped within herself. Probably hugging
her knees right now. Once we enter the world within her
soul, we won't be able to get out until we settle this. Are
you ready?
-Since you have already purchased everything you have
needed from the general store, you are ready. Enter the
portal. You will shortly find yourself in the ruins of a
building. The floor is 100% covered in mist. Welcome to
Aira's Soul
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The Soul of Aira: A Hiding Place of Valmar
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In Aira's Soul:
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Weapons: Warp Knife.
Armor: Red Shoes, Illusion Clothes.
Accessories: Mirage Earring, Demon's Tears.
Items: 500G (x3), Yomi's Elixir, Silver Feather, 1500G,
Bonds of Trust, Gravity Egg.
Enemies: Star Lancer, Hell Hound, Huge Caterpillar,
Hammerhead, Twin Ogre.
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Aira's Soul, First Section:
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-Welcome to her lovely and possessed soul. First thing I
recommend doing is saving your game at the save spot
directly behind you. When you have finished, prepare for
trouble and head out. Start by leaving the stone building
you are in, adjusting the view you the shot is from behind
you and go forward. Before you do anything, even fight an
enemy, turn to your left and go a short bit, grabbing the
Silver Feather you will find. You will immediately
encounter a new foe after this, the Star Mirage. These guys
are pushovers, so defeat them and turn right. Head around
the long curve and past the pillars, grabbing the 500G when
you see it. Battle some more lancers and continue on
forward, killing as you go. Keep forward and then when you
reach the end, turn right, grabbing the Yomi's Elixir. Once
you grab the elixir, turn around immediately. Follow the
path and make a right turn. You will see a stone bridge,
cross it. When you come to a T-Junction on the bridge, turn
right and go all the way, grabbing the Red Shoes at the
end. Turn around and go back down the bridge, turning right
to continue down the bridge as you were before. You will
emerge on a new cloud with new star lancers. Beat them up
and continue on. Grab the 500G you will see and round the
curve, going straight and beating up a few lancers. You
will see a giant bell. Ring it. At this a giant whale will
come and your group will leap on it. The whale will carry
you and carry you to a desert-canyon like place.
-In this new land proceed forward. As you emerge into a
wide area, you will see many familiar enemies that you
battled in the cave. Take them on and take them out. See
that contraption? Have any idea what it is? Email me at
Rotted_Zombie@hotmail.com with your guesses. Otherwise grab
the 1500G next to it and continue on. Proceed down the path
until you see some more enemies, beating them in. You will
then continue until you see an orb, enter it. This will
take you to the next area.
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Aira's Soul, Second Section:
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-You will emerge in a much different area then you left.
This one is very evil, filled with fire, lava, and
brimstone……………not to mention all the enemies and the evil
Valmar. When you enter this area, proceed forward (
changing the view of course ). You will immediately see a
new enemy once you descend the rocks, the Hellhound. Beat
some of them up and stop. Turn to your right and proceed.
Go around the lava lake and past the eyeball mountain,
battling any enemies you find. You will see a pink mass
with a giant eyeball on it acting as a bridge. Crush the
eyeball and proceed over the pink bridge. When on the other
side, turn right, going across another pink bridge and
grabbing the Battle Manicure you will find. Re-cross the
bridge, going forward and slightly to the right, hugging
the edge. Before you cross the next bridge, make sure you
have grabbed the giant chest and it's contents ( Illusion
Clothes, Mirage Earring, Bonds of Trust ). Once you have
that, cross the first bridge ( left most one ) and grab the
500G. Re-Cross it and when ready, cross the second of the
two ( right most one ). Once you cross, turn to the left.
Proceed along, battling enemies, and when you come to it,
cross the stone steps. When across, turn to the right. When
you are across, turn right. Grab the Moebius Ring. Turn
around and go straight, turning into the fenced off area
when you come to it. In the fenced off area, turn to your
left, go across the log, and grab the 1500G. Once you have
that, turn around and go back across the log, turning left
and leaving the fenced off area. Proceed to go along a
second log and onto a fence you can walk on ( what is up
loses distinction ). Climb up the fence to get higher and
after you go across a little area after you are high up,
climb down again. After climbing down, go forward, battling
the enemies as you go. Once you beat them up, go forward
and grab the 500G you will see. Go into a large fenced
area. However, when you enter this area, you will become
trapped and you will be forced to battle four hell hounds
to escape. After defeating them, proceed on. You will see a
save point. SAVE. You are about to face the second-hardest
boss in the game, so make sure you are ready.
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Pre-Boss Checklist of Readiness
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-First thing you will want to do is look at your
characters. You have a great excess of special coins and
magi coins, so use them. Put the special coins into beefing
up your character's special attacks. Put your magic coins
into beefing up skills and eggs. Good ideas: Ryudo ( Flying
Tensekenu ), Millenia ( Fallen Wing ), Mareg ( Beat King
Smash and Beast King Blast ), Roan ( Snowball Fight ) for
the special skills. For magic, try to work on getting
crackle good along with ZAP!, Tremor, Quake, etc. Work
heavy magic spells that will do damage to many people or a
great damage to a single enemy. Also, on skills, just do it
your way. Look at your books of skills and pick and choose
as you see, upgrading and equipping.
-Next look at yourself. Are you ready? If you feel too
weak, go back and battle some more enemies, they always
regenerate if you leave a level and come back. Also look to
beef up coins by doing this. When you are good and
ready……continue……
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Here we go………………………
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-Approach the cliff's edge. As you do, the giant eyeball
will come up, and along with it will come many rocks. Jump
along these and go into the eye. You will Aira's room of
solitude.
Aira: Why don't you just leave ma alone? I didn't do
anything wrong. Why does everyone hate me?
Ryudo: I know, believe me, kid, I know. Come, we'll take
you to your mother.
Aira: You're lying, I know it. You're afraid of me, too.
The girl with wings just wants to eat me! It must be a lie.
Even my mother asked you to kill me, right?
Ryudo: You're wrong, kid, see?……
Aira: Bah! All of you, just go away!
-At this, Aira vanishes into the eye, releasing a giant
eye.
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BOSS BATTLE FIVE: THE SCOURGE OF MIRIMU, THE EYE OF VALMAR
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Eyeball Bat ( x 4 )
HP: 3000/3000
Attacks: A smash attack
Special Attacks: A delta force attack for mucho damage
Magic Attacks: None
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Left Tendril
HP: 6000/6000
Attacks: A smash attack
Special Attacks: Pollen Seed Attacks for Sleep and Poison.
Magic Attacks: None
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Right Tendril
HP: 6000/6000
Attacks: See Left
Special Attacks: See Left
Magic Attacks: See Left
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Valmar's Eye
HP: ????/????
Attacks: Smash Attacks
Special Attacks: Poison Spew, Spellbinding Eye, etc.
Magic Attacks: Crackle.
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Phase One: Take out the Eyeball Bats
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-As you start you will see this huge creature, the eye of
Valmar, is very ominous. He is large, in charge, and has a
boatload of options to throw at you. He has two tendrils, a
body, and four eyeballs bats ( you faced these guys earlier
). You MUST start by taking out the eyeball bats, as they
have a delta attack which does enormous amounts of damage
to one player. Start by unleashing your deadliest attacks.
Have Millenia cast her fallen wings spell. This will do a
good deal of damage to all enemies and set up the rest of
the party. Have Roan then use either magic ( I have him
with ZAP! ) or use his golden hammer to cancel something.
Have Mareg then start by using his Beast-King Smash or
Blast on the enemies, thus lowering them even more. Lastly,
to open, have Ryudo use his Flying Tensekenu to whap an
eyeball bat into oblivion. At this point the enemies should
be getting their first attacks. The eyeball bats will most
likely pound you with forward ram attacks, while the body
and tendrils might spew poison at you. Hold your ground and
continue firing. Continue have Roan fire his ZAP attack,
which will do at good 600-700 damage per. Then have Ryudo
destroy another eyeball bat by unleashing another flying
Tensekenu. Have Mareg and Millenia finish the last one off.
Now you move onto the body.
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Phase Two: Defeat the Tendrils
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-If you have used the above strategy, then the tendrils
will already be a little down, as you used ZAP to pick away
at them. The tendrils are much more difficult then the
eyeballs bats to destroy, as they do more damage, have more
health, and can cancel certain attacks if you are not wary.
Continue picking away with Roan, using ZAP with the target
radius centering in on the Eye itself. Have Mareg leap
forward with another beast king smash on the one whom you
feel would be better off getting it ( left or right ).
Watch the main body, as it will use seed attacks to put
your party to sleep, poison it, or cancel attacks. These
aforementioned attacks of status affecting nature are very
deadly, as it can incapacitate you, and then the eye can
promptly feast. By now you should be pretty low, so I
strongly recommend healing. As you come out of healing,
prepare for his best attack, the spellbinding eye. This eye
attack will freeze the targeted character in place,
preventing them from doing anything while slowly damaging
them. After a while, you, if you heal properly, should have
worn it down. Finish the job with some high-octane attacks
and move on………………
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Final Phase: The Eye of Valmar
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-The Eye is nasty. It will unleash many deadly attacks.
These attacks include the spellbinding eye, various seeds (
poison and sleep which can really knock one out of whack ),
and other pound attacks. Have all your characters regroup,
heal, and throw everything they have. Have Ryudo use his
most powerful remaining attack, have Millenia use magic (
crackle ) to chip away, have Roan use his Dragon Rise which
you have been saving to deal around 1500 damage, and have
Mareg use whatever he has left. Most likely you will have
enough left to you each of your most powerful attacks once.
Once you have used these attacks, it is time to micromanage
and chip away. Save enough to heal with while pounding the
eye with normal attacks and the off magic spell. You might
even considering using status ( attack ) boosting spells in
order to do more raw damage. After a good deal of pounding,
the eye will FALL.
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-After you come out of the battle, you will get many
things. You will get a nice warp knife for Roan, a demon's
tears accessory, and a gravity egg! Sweet! After you defeat
the eye, you find yourself back in the garden of dreams.
There you see Aira, lying unconscious after the ordeal.
Millenia approaches the girl.
Ryudo: Millenia, what are you doing!!?
Millenia: Don't you know by now! I won. She's mine!
Ryudo: Stop! Where else do we look? There's a way to save
the girl! We just have to find it!
Millenia: I said there isn't one. Either I devour her or
she devours me. And I am no one's dinner.
Ryudo: Damnit!
Millenia: Didn't we already go through this, Ryudo? She's
only going to suffer. Nothing else we can do.
Sandra<<arriving>>: So this is the garden of dreams………<<she
approaches the group>>. Aah! I'm sorry Aira. I love you
more than anyone!
Aira: Mother?
Sandra: I never thought you were a monster, even for a
moment.
Aira: Oh. I'm so glad! So you don't hate me, right? Look.
This is the garden of dreams you told me about, mother.
Isn't it pretty? You, the girl with wings. Please, take out
this eye. Mother smiled. So I don't need this eye anymore.
I understand everything now.
Mareg: Millenia. Do you know what to do?
Roan: Miss Millenia………
Sandra: Please! Leave her alone, please!
Aira: Mother, don't worry. I have to get rid of this or I
might make for trouble for everyone……………Mother. I love you
so.
-At this Millenia absorbs the eye. As the scene returns,
all the flowers in the garden are gone.
Roan: The fairies are going back into the bodies of the
villagers.
Ryudo: If I were as able to save her as I was able to shoot
my mouth off…………I'm sorry.
Sandra: I wish to thank you. It was because of your words
that I had the courage to come here. In the end, you saved
her. You saw her smiling, right? <<Ryudo looks very sad>>.
She was happy.
Millenia: Ha, ha, ha! Die. End it! Then everyone else's
lives will be worth living. It's all your fault, anyway.
Sides, why should we care.
Ryudo: Millenia?! You bloody little wretched………!
Millenia: Hmmmmmmmmm. I see, look, over there!
-A single flower is blooming in the garden. A tulip.
Millenia: That single flower is Aira's heart. It grows
there because it couldn't return to her body. Aira might
come back if enough of those flowers bloom to fill this
place. Though there is no way that will happen.
Sandra: Yes it will! I'll make it happen! I'll turn this
whole place into a garden!
Roan: Miss Millenia! So little Aira will come back!?
Millenia: Maybe.
Ryudo: Wait up a second, Millenia. Those things you said to
Sandra. Were your words meant to give her strength?
Millenia: Huh? I don't know what you are talking about.
Ryudo: Don't play dumb. Then were you lying when you said
that there's hope for Aira? You DID say that there was no
way to save her. On numerous occasions.
Millenia: Um, well, yeah. Oh. Never mind that. I am the
wings of Valmar, Ryudo. I could care less about the petty
antics of these miserable little humans.
Ryudo: Uh-huh. Listen, girlie, just so you know; you can't
con a con artist. And if you're going to try, you'd best be
better then me.
-At that you leave the wonderful garden. You find
yourselves back at the house of Sandra, caring for little
Aira. Elena is now back with the party.
Elena: I'm so sorry, little Aira. I could do nothing for
you.
Roan: She'll be okay. I know it. A king girl like little
Aira cannot end up like this.
Mareg: As the raven is born of its own, so does kindness
beget kindness. There will be good even in this.
Ryudo: Well, we should be going. Don't lose hope in Aira.
We won't. Take care, and thank you for everything.
Nicolas: Miss Sandra!
Sandra: Well, Nicolas! You're awake!
Nicolas: yes, but I'm really hungry. Where is Aira?
Sandra: Aira's still sleeping. Sorry.
Elena: Nicolas. <<He answers "Yes?">> Be nice to little
Aira, will you?
Nicolas: Huh? Of course. We're friends, after all!
<<leaves>>.
Ryudo: Come, let's go.
Sandra: Thank you for all your help. Please take care.
-At this you regain control. Leave the house and return to
the village. However, it seems Selene is still here………………
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Conversation with Selene Before You Leave Mirumu
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Ryudo: Well, well. Look what the slavish devotion to
sanctimonious bloodshed dragged in. What brings you here,
or did I answer myself?
Selene: I shall put that mother and daughter before the
inquisition!!
Ryudo: Why? Haven't the people who fell ill recovered?
Shouldn't you be driving back into your crypt and gnawing
at bones by now?
Elena: Ryudo is right. Selene. The girl cannot see, nor can
she hear. She is harmless. Please, just leave her alone.
Selene: Hold your tongue songstress. Those tainted by
Valmar must be dealt with accordingly. In the name of
Granas, all that is evil and corruptible must be purified!
Ryudo: Please stop with that word!! Tell me, is it wrong
for a mother to wish to heal her sick daughter!!? Is it
"righteous" to string up a grieving mother!!?
Selene: Ryudo. You do seem to want to protect them. Some
would find your words to be heretical. You have no issue
with this.
Elena: High Priestess Selene. Surely you would not!!?
Ryudo: Fine, fine. I'm a heretic! I hate god. I hate your
ridiculous outfits. I hate YOU. Call me whatever, but leave
those two alone!
Chief: Ah, Selene. Do not worry about us. Everything has
been resolved. Let's not argue any more. Please. Please let
us get back to our lives. We were suffering but that was o
reason for our cruel treatment of Sandra and Aira. Please,
forgive us. <<Villagers agree>>
Selene: I remain reluctant, yet let it not be said that
Granas is without mercy. So be it. However, Elena. You seem
to be lacking in piety for a follower of Granas, for a
songstress. This I shall report to Zera. <<they leave>>
-Regain control and leave this forsaken village. Now, let
us see. Look up. That was a huge damn village section,
wasn't it. I hope we can make it guys, as we are almost to
the Papal State. Time to climb the St. Heim Mountains.
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PART F: The St. Heim Mountains, The Papal State, His
Holiness Zera, and the Divine Quest.
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The Saint Heim Mountains, the Doorway to Your Goal
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In the Saint Heim Mountains:
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Weapons: Dragonslayer Axe,
Armor: Lion Field Garb, Mach Boots,
Accessories: Silver Feather, Godspeed Ring, Battle
Manicure,
Items: Guard Mushroom, 500G ( x5 ), Scattering Stone,
Scroll of Alheal, 1500G ( x3 ), Yomi's Elixir, Seed of
Spells,
Enemies:
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St. Heim Mountains; The Base, Part One
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-You will arrive after a very long detour in the St. Heim
Mountain Range. Now is the time to see what your mettle is
made of. Proceed forward and use the save cone if you wish.
Time to go! But first, head to the left ( not up just yet )
and grab the Guard Mushroom. Now you scale the mountain.
Turn to your right and start up the mountain. Pick up the
500G on the first turn and keep going. Round the bends and
go into the caverns you will see.
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St. Heim Mountains; The Caverns, Part One
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-These are some dark caverns, huh? First thing is first,
head dead right and pick up the 500G you will see. From
there, double back to where you started. Now, let's do this
again. First head dead forward and curve around a giant
stone to the left, grab the scattering stone you will find.
Now double back around the stone to the right, to where you
entered. Turn around and go to your left. Proceed forward
and go under the overpass. Keep going until you leave the
cave.
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St. Heim Mountains; The Base, Part Two
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-Well, we are back outside again, wasn't that fun. Seems
this area is coated with a fine layer of snow too, bonus.
Proceed to your left and curve to the left when you come to
the edge. Continue along the perilous cliff, going under
the waterfall.
-This area is very small, so I would not worry too much
about spacing it off separately. Just go forward and you
will see you are on a large area, or the second floor of
the caverns. Battle your way around once you get to the
open area. Once you have defeated the enemies, grab the
Scroll of Alheal and the 500G. Now loop around to your left
and go out the little exit you will see there. On the small
ledge outside, grab the Lion Field Garb from the chest.
Once you have that, go back outside via the waterfall
entrance. Now work your way up along the mountain path
again, battling more enemies as you go. After a short time,
you will see an entrance to the cave as your only path,
take it.
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St. Heim Mountains; The Caverns, Part Two
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-Enter and proceed to the right. Ryudo will declare a state
of camp, as it is indeed getting late and you have found a
nice open space.
Ryudo: All right, we camp here tonight.
-The camp is set up and the group sits around a fire,
talking……………
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Campfire Conversation on the Saint Heim Mountains
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Ryudo: All right, we'll make camp here.
Elena: Just what happened in Mirumu village? I wonder if
our actions were correct.
Roan: I cannot accept Selene's what else could be done?
Could something else have been done?
Mareg: None can find fault with Sandra. Her actions were
those of a dutiful parent.
Elena: The high priestess was set on purifying the entire
village. Yet despite her intentions, would that have been
the right thing to do? That girl, Aira, I could never kill
her.
Ryudo: If it were not for Millenia, we'd still be back
there, sorting through he mess. Hell, Selene might have put
a torch to everything.
Roan: I still do not understand. Is she really the wings of
Valmar?
Mareg: Millenia is but a child, yet unacquainted with the
world.
Elena: What do you think Millenia did? Did she not destroy
Aira's soul? Was that the right thing to do?
Ryudo: I'll give you that. She does seem sort of dangerous
somehow, I guess.
Roan: Miss Millenia is a child? You think so? I think of
her as quite an adult.
Mareg: I know not the nature of Valmar. Even so, Millenia's
smell differs from that of the damnable fiend, Melfice.
Elena: The more I hear of Millenia, the more my disquiet
grows. Who, or what, is she? Just thinking of her presence
inside me, makes me ill at ease.
Ryudo: C'mon, we have yapped enough for tonight.
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End Campfire Conversation on the Saint Heim Mountains
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-Now you regain control again. Use the save cone if needed
and proceed forward. See that chest on your left? You will
need to get it, so simply work your way back around by
doubling back and turning right when you can, following the
path to the chest. Once you have it, simply go back to the
save cone and proceed forward, go straight. Follow the path
and go into the waterfall room. You will see a chest in
there, open it, getting the Battle Manicure, Silver
Feather, and Godspeed Ring. Double back and go out of the
waterfall room. Follow the path again and turn left,
continuing on and exiting the cave.
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Saint Heim Mountains, The Base, Part Three
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-Now you are outside……again. Turn right and battle the
enemies you will find, taking their asses out with ease.
Now grab the chest you will see, as you will want the 1500G
inside. Proceed up the mountain. You will eventually reach
a waterfall. When you come to it, you will be prompted to
jump over it via rocks, do so. Once on the other side,
continue on, beating up some snowy men in the process. You
will now see yet another entrance to the caves, go in it.
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St. Heim Mountains, The Caverns, Part Three
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-Now you are inside again, isn't this fun? You will emerge
onto a slanted slope. Run along it, grabbing the Yomi's
Elixir as you go. Proceed onward, pushing a rock over when
you come to it. This will allow you to go down into a small
area and grab some "Mach Boots," and nothing more. Leave
this tiny area after you have your boots, going back up the
rocks. Once up from your little boot-pit, go forward. You
will see 500G, grab it. Once the gold is yours ( oh boy, oh
boy, oh boy!! ), continue along the ledge for a short ways
until you reach the halfway up point of the mountains.
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St. Heim Mountains, Half-Way Up
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-Finally, you are halfway up! Yes! Go you! Wait. Does that
mean there is a full other half………yes it does. Damn. Okay,
here we go. Once out of the cave, turn to your right and
move those legs. You will arrive in a big open area, where
Ryudo declares this will be your camp for the night.
Roan: Fine, I will go get some water.
Mareg: A fine idea. I shall accompany you. It will make
your burden lighter.
Roan: No. I will be able to manage.
Mareg: Then I shall keep you company. Come, let us go.
-They go off in search of water.
Elena: You two, take care, okay?
-This leaves Ryudo and Elena alone ( don't think those
dirty thoughts, okay? She is a sister of Granas ). They
find themselves around a campfire, the evening quickly
approaching. The are talking about life and the such, you
know, as we all do when a lot is on our minds.
Ryudo: We are almost there. If I would have known this trip
would take so long, I would have had Vyx per-sit Skye.
Elena: I fear our trip would have been much shorter had you
not been with us, Ryudo. It is only because of you that we
have come so far. I have learned many things ad well. Thank
you for what you have done.
Ryudo: Well, er. I…um. I am not he only one who should be
thanked. I did some things I normally wouldn't do cause of
you. But it was worth it. I have never actually enjoyed
doing a job before.
Skye: And I've never seen the little punk actually work
before, either.
Ryudo: Shut up Skye. Shouldn't you be pecking and
scratching at ground, anyway?
Elena: When we come to the Cathedra and meet with Zera, do
you think he will truly be able to exorcise Valmar?
Ryudo: That I don't know. Look, this is a bit off-topic,
but I've been meaning to ask why are you so nice?
Elena: Well, the souls of the people are weak, so I must
help then, I must bring them the light. If they are not
strong, then the dark one will seize upon their weaknesses,
as with me. Will Zera be able to save me?
Ryudo: There is always a way. We'll see him tomorrow, we'll
know then.
-At this our water gatherers come back.
Ryudo: What took you so long? Dinner's ready.
Mareg: The path we followed wrapped upon itself as a many-
coiled serpent, it's course at once both circuitous and
labyrinthine.
Roan: Mister Mareg is trying to say………
Elena: What are you two talking about?
Mareg: We were lost. Come, let us eat. My claws are
sheathed and my belly hollow.
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Second Campfire Conversation on the St. Heim Mountains
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Elena: What is with you two? I did not think it would take
so long to fetch water.
Mareg: I see you have found yourselves. My heart is
gladdened.
Elena: So we shall finally reach Granas Cathedral. We have
come so far.
Roan: Mister Mareg. You really do worry about the strangest
things! It would have been fun to watch on the sky!
Mareg: There are times when it best to allow the river to
run its own course. You will discover the truth of this
soon enough. In any event, our path draws near the
Cathedral.
Ryudo: We've almost cleared the mountains. We'll be in the
Papal State soon.
Roan: I wonder. Do prayers said long ago by people you
never knew still stay around? Even if no one still
remembers them?
Elena: A thought carries far, on the wings of prayer.
Mareg: Even a thought cast aside has the faculty to trouble
and sway the mind. There is a danger in this, though the
new supplants the old. Though the aged pine chokes, the
sapling of light, in due time, the sapling will rise, as it
must.
Ryudo: Do a man's dreams drift silently through the
ages………? We'll speed things up a bit tomorrow. Let's get to
bed.
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-You again regain control, after a nice nights sleep. Go to
your left and use the cone if needed. Once used, continue
up the mountain, battling those snow guys as you go. Grab
the 500G when you come to it. Continue on, as you will see
a nice axe for Mareg underwater. How can we get that? Maybe
the way will reveal itself in time. Turn right, battling
the enemies when you come to them. Now turn to your right
and go above the waterfall, pushing the rock over the
source to reveal the path to the axe. Go grab the axe. When
you have it, double around and go straight ahead. Grab the
Holy Wound Salve and continue forward, entering the base of
the mountain again.
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St. Heim Base and Waterfall From Half-Way Up
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-Now to get a dash sidetracked, let's get items! You are
now back on the base, but higher up. You will go forward
and bit and turn left, entering the waterfall. Once inside,
you will fight some more of those bouncy crabs. Once you
get to a junction, head just a bit forward and to your
left. You will get a nice view of the waterfall. Cool! Now
double around and find the path UP. Go back to the way
half-way up the mountain.
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St. Heim Mountains, Half-Way Up, Part Two
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-You will emerge to the area half-up again. Go forward and
to the right, battling away. Grab the 500G when you come to
it. Continue on, battling the lovely and sexy enemies as
you go. When you reach a corner, turn it and continue up
the mountain. Avoid the hot air, it will burn you. Go past
the vents and up the mountain. When you see enemies and
trees again, defeat the enemies and grab the 1500G in the
chest you will also see. Turn to your left and go up again.
You will find yourself in a somewhat dense forest now,
filled with many enemies, and by a river. Cool! Go forward
until you will have a choice, left or right. Grab the Seed
of Spells and go left. Leaving the mountain to East
Silesia.
-You are now at a pivotal point in the game, the Saint Heim
Papal State.
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The Saint Heim Papal State, Your Quest's Destination
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-You arrive in the Papal State at last. It is a glorious
city, full of light and holiness. There is a small town
avenue in the center, where one can do just about anything.
Branched off are small residential communities. On top is
the crowning jewel, the Granas Cathedral at the Papal
State.
Elena: We made it! We are finally here!
Gate Guard: Before you lies the splendor of the St. Heim
Papal State, dedicated in honor of the glory and majesty of
our great Lord Granas.
Ryudo: Cute. This where the cathedral is?
Guard: Yes, it is so. But what business have you at the
Cathedral?
Elena: I am a sister of Granas in the serve of Lord Granas.
My name is Elena. Father Carius of Carbo in the Black
Forest instructed me to come and call upon Zera.
Guard: Well, that must have been quite a journey. So you
wish to meet with Zera?
Elena: I must make a repot regarding the Ceremony of
Sealing.
Guard: Well then, let me lead you to the Cathedral!
Elena: Um, well. I would rather not today. I shall go there
directly tomorrow.
Guard: As you wish. I shall inform Zera.
Ryudo: And so the mighty warriors come to the end of their
lengthy, needlessly complicated journey! You did good kid,
must be tired.
Elena: Ryudo, what shall you and the others do now?
Ryudo: I'm still a little concerned about my brother, but I
have no idea where he might be
Mareg: Fate has seen fir to bind brother to brother. I
would stay with you, for destiny's work is not yet
complete.
Roan: I would like to stay with you too. But I am also
interested in the stories told by the Church, so I would
like to stay here a bit.
Ryudo: Not a problem. Not like I have anywhere else to be.
But Elena, you sure you don't want to take care of your
business today?
Elena: It IS an audience with Zera, so I want to be neat
before I go.
Ryudo: Okay! Let's spend the night here and rest out feet.
Or, for some of us, our rat-stained claws.
-You regain control in this new town. Time to explore!
First thing first, it is time to equip yourself again. Thus
enter the Saint Heim General Store
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The Saint Heim Papal State General Store
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Weapons: Claymore ( +60 ATK, 3600G ), Sister's Staff ( +55
ATK, Cure Powers, 3500G ), Halberd ( +68 ATK, 4400G )
Armor: Sister's Robe ( +35 DEF, Poison Resist, 4500G ),
Sister's Hat ( +20 DEF, Paralysis Resist, 1750G ), Heavy
Boots ( +10 MOV, +6 DEF, Negates Knock-Back, 800G )
Jewelry: Healing Ring ( +5 DEF, Heal ), Poison Charm, Sleep
Charm, Confusion Charm, Paralysis Charm, Move Block Charm (
Move Block Resist ), Magic Block Charm ( Magic Block Resist
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Items: Wound Salve, Holy Wound Salve, Healing Herb, Scroll
of Alheal, Poison Antidote, Paralysis Salve, Purifying
Herb, Smelling Salts, Move Blessing ( Releases Move Blocks
), Magic Blessing ( Removes Magic Blocks ), Yomi's Elixir
Regional: Butter Roll ( Restores 50 SP ), Fresh Sandwich (
Restores 600 HP, Cures Poison and Paralysis ), Mogay Bomb,
Holy Ashes, Myriad Power Nut, Patience Nut, Sympathy Nut,
Swiftness Nut
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-Once you have everything you need, leave the general
store. Walk across the street and enter the inn. When
inside, talk to inn-keep. Spend the night. You will then
find yourself at an inn table, eating dinner…………
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Dinner Conversation and Elena's Leaving
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Elena: Thank you for helping us get here Ryudo.
Ryudo: Hey, you did your fair share too!
Roan: It has been quite a pleasure. And quite an adventure
as well.
Mareg: Much remains to be done withal. The wise man stills
tends to the tire, though it burns brightly.
Elena: Thank you so much. I just do not know how to thank
you enough…………my friends.
Ryudo: It's my job, don't mention it.
Elena<<Standing up>>: Don't say that, Ryudo!
Priest<<Entering>>: Excuse me. Miss Elena, come to the
Cathedral right now. Zera is overjoyed by the news of your
arrival!
Elena: R-right now? In the middle of dinner? I am not ready
yet. Can this not wait?
Priest: We shall bring your things later. Zera is looking
forward to having dinner with you. Please do not make him
wait.
Elena: Ah, no. I must not do that. Everyone……Ryudo…………
Ryudo: Don't spoil the moment kid. By now you know what to
do. Good luck.
Roan: Miss Elena, please take care!
Mareg: Your kindness is indeed a rare treasure, Elena.
Elena: Thank you for everything you have done. I will not
forget you! <<She leaves the inn>>.
Roan: Miss Elena…………she's gone.
Mareg: She is. And now we turn to other matters.
Skye: Well, our job here is finished.
Ryudo: Yeah. The job's done, but I'm feeling a little sad
about the whole thing. Go figure.
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-At this the evening dinner ends and the scene shifts to
Elena. She finds herself in the cathedral, in front of none
other then his Holiness, Pope Zera Innocentius.
Zera: I can see it. The day of Darkness is near. Valmar's
moon too- it's file shadow is growing ever stronger. Valmar
is certainly attempting to revive. You must understand
this. Listen, Elena. Your mission is important, not just
for you, but for the world. The Darkness must be
resealed………Doing this will require all your effort, the
power of lord Granas, and the Divine Sword, the Granasaber.
You must find it, no matter what. Fail, and the world is
doomed.
Elena: I understand.
Zera: You must succeed in order to remove the Darkness
within you, as well. You must prevail.
Elena: I understand. I will not let you down.
-The scene now shifts back to the inn, where we find our
heroes standing around, having finished dinner, and
discussing their options.
Ryudo: Never been one for goodbyes. Or hellos. Can't help
but feel a bit sad when someone like her leaves.
Roan: Yes. Were Miss Elena with us, we would be able to see
the inside of the Cathedral.
Mareg: I presume it interests you.
Roan: Yes. Miss Elena often spoke of the confrontation
between Light and Darkness. But I don't quite
understand……at all.
Ryudo: Light, Darkness, Granas, Valmar. Can't tell them
apart.
Mareg: As well. I am not versed in matters of religion.
Roan: SO we might just find out something there.
Priest<<Entering>>: Mister Ryudo, I presume?
Ryudo: What is this? I'm busy. Didn't your church drill
some manners into you? Or did it just drill through your
head?
Priest: I apologize for my rudeness, Ryudo. The Pope has
called for you. Please come to the Cathedral right away.
Ryudo: Look, I realize word of my amazing singing voice has
spread everywhere, but I'm not interested.
Priest: His Holiness Zera has a special request. Please
bring your companions also, I beg my leave.
Ryudo: The Pope has a "special request?" Sounds like the
first line of a really bad joke.
Roan: What kind of person is Zera? I understand he is said
to be the "Sage who will save the world."
Ryudo: Which isn't nearly as impressive as "The Sage who
will save his breath." This had better be quick.
-Regaining control, you find the Pope wants you. But for
what? Leave the inn. Head up the avenue and along the
cobblestone path. There seem to be many people and houses
here. We will visit them later. Eventually you will come to
some stone stairs. Climb them and you will see a large
stone statue of an angel. Isn't it pretty? Continue on
beyond it and up more stairs. Head to the GRANAS CATHEDRAL.
You will find yourself on top of a large snowy mountain,
where the Cathedral is built. As you emerge from the
stairwell, you state your awe.
Ryudo: I'm impressed………
-You get a nice wide view of the Cathedral at this moment.
It seems you must have traveled a long way. And my
goodness, is that not a grand sight to behold. In the
middle of the Saint Heim Mountains stand this massive
church of stone. Goodness………
Mareg: Quite remarkable in it's proportions. The thoughts
of its architect twist and wind almost palpably through the
sculpted stone.
Roan: How beautiful! It must have taken forever to build
Gate Guard: You must be Mister Ryudo. His Holiness awaits
in the Audience Chamber.
Ryudo: Stop gawking. Move it!
-After you regain control, move forward into the double
doors. Proceed forward and talk to the man in front of you.
Priest: Mister Ryudo. Please go inside. I am sorry, but
your companions must wait outside.
Ryudo: Didn't he say my friends could come?
Priest: He has important things to discuss with you, so……
Roan: Oh. It is alright. I don't mind. I can wait. Can I at
least wait somewhere interesting?
Priest: Our library is most interesting. There you will
find many important books about the doctrine of our church.
Roan: Mister Ryudo, can I talk to you really quickly?
<<Roan drags the group aside>>. There might be some
interesting information at the library. I will check it
out.
Skye: Clever boy. More clever than other little boys I
know.
Priest: Um, so may I lead you into the library?
Ryudo: Go, Lead.
Priest: Well then. Mister Ryudo, please go in. You two,
this way please.
-Enter the double doors in front of you. You enter to see a
beautifully designed room. Elena and other songstresses are
singing, as you learn the service is still in progress. You
see a huge stained glass with an angel over it at the back
of the room. Zera and his priests are at the head of the
room, watching the girls sing.
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Zera: Bring to this world light, peace, and harmony.
Father: Your Holiness, please calm our souls. What can we
do?
Zera: You must bolster your soul. If you leave no chink in
the armor of your soul, then darkness and Valmar will not
be able to penetrate you.
Father: Please save us from Valmar, your holiness!
Zera: We must not give into darkness! You must save
yourselves. You must bolster your souls!
Fathers: <<They all talk at once, pleading for aid>>
Zera: Quiet, please. We are here to bring peace to the
masses! How can we do so in a panic? Calm down, please.
Oro: Your Holiness, the rumors of Valmar's revival are not
going away. Some say these rumors might even be true. Is
that not right Selene? At this rate, the Day and Darkness
is unavoidable.
Zera: We must not scare our people. This goes against
Granas! What do you think, Cardinal Oro?
Oro: When the Day or Darkness comes, the world will be
destroyed. I don't know what we can do.
Zera: Selene, do not misunderstand me, I am not saying you
were wrong, but you went too far. You must not scare the
people we are trying to save.
Selene: Yes your Holiness.
Zera: You must all remain on guard, so darkness will not
take advantage of your souls. Back to your rooms, now.
-They all leave at this and you approach.
Zera: Ah, Mister Ryudo! Please, come.
Ryudo: Nice speech.
Zera: Please accept my apologies. I did not mean to make
you wait……………I am sorry for having called upon you on such
short notice, but my request is not an ordinary one.
Please, to the next room.
Ryudo: Elena………
-At this Zera and Elena go to the next room. Follow them,
entering the Pope's Corridor. Proceed to then enter the
Pope's Room.
Zera: I thank you for what you have done on Elena's behalf.
But now I have a special request to make.
Ryudo: Before we get to that, tell me- what about Elena?
Will she be all right?
Zera: Ah, you ask if the presence of Valmar can be drawn
from her. Sadly, I must tell you that she is beyond even my
power. However, if the sword of Granas can be recovered,
there may yet be hope for us all. This is why I have asked
you here.
Ryudo: Keep talking……
Zera: I want you to find the divine sword, the Granasaber.
The sword which slew the dark one must be returned to us if
the light is to be restored to this world!
Ryudo: You still haven't made an actual request, but I get
the idea.
Zera: Yes. Elena has told me much. Enough for me to know
that you are the only one capable of contending with the
darkness. Naturally, this request must appear absurd to
you. However, as your reward, we shall give whatsoever you
request.
Ryudo: Hmmmmmmmmm. This conversation has become more
interesting.
Zera: However. When you depart, I wish for Elena to
accompany you.
Ryudo: Why bring her along? You sure you don't want to cast
a few wards against Valmar instead?
Zera: Unfortunately, we can do nothing more for Elena now.
We would be unable to protect her from Valmar even if she
were to remain here. She will be safer with you, Ryudo.
Ryudo: You're right. Your request is absurd.
Zera: The pieces of Valmar struggle for dominance, each
attempting to devour the others in order that the darkness
will be restored. According to prophecy, once the pieces
unite, the Day of Darkness will come upon us, and all
mankind will be destroyed.
Ryudo: So what do we do? Sharpen a point stick?
Zera: Lord Granas has yet to recover from battle. Thus our
world heads toward darkness, lacking the guiding hand of
light. Were we to possess the Granasaber, we would at least
be able to bring back some of the Light of Lord Granas.
Then can Elena b saved and our world protected from the
advent of the Day of Darkness.
Ryudo: Ay idea where this sword might be?
Zera: Unfortunately, our holy book says only that it "rests
with the Legion of Darkness"
Ryudo: I'm sorry, that's not vague enough for me. Could you
be a little less specific? Bah. I need some time to think
it over.
Zera: I will wait until tomorrow for your answer. Ah, but I
see that I have tired you. Rest and return tomorrow. But,
please, consider my offer. I hope you will accept it.
-Leave the room at this.
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End Ryudo and Zera, the Conversation
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-Once outside, Elena runs after you, wishing a word.
Ryudo: Elena, what's with you?
Elena: Ryudo, do as he asks, please. Not for me, but for
everyone. The world……<<at this she runs off again>>
-Now you finally have control. Leave this area by going
down the stairs you will see in front of you. Once in the
Audience chamber, you will see some familiar faces talking
in hushed whispers.
Oro: What could his holiness be thinking of? At this rate……
Priest<<noticing Ryudo>>: Cardinal Oro!
Oro: Ryudo, I believe, was your name. Just what did His
Holiness Zera tell you?
Ryudo: Huh? He asked me to find some divine sword.
Oro: I see. I question His Holiness' selection of
his………emissaries. A task this great surely requires someone
with more experience.
Ryudo: Careful with your words, aren't you, old man? I'd be
as careful with my judgment were I you. Experience I have.
Patience I don't.
Oro: Insolence! Listen well, stripling. It is best you
abandon your search, for it is not for a churlish whelp to
find the Granasaber!
Ryudo: Tell you what I'll do., I'm going to ignore you. And
then I'm going to leave. You just stay there.
Oro: ……………Ashes! What could his Holiness Zera be thinking?
That fool boy's insouciance will be our ruin when the Day
of Darkness comes!………………Aah! Whatever shall we do!?
-Oro leaves, giving you your control back. Leave this
audience chamber the way you initially came into it. Once
you leave the double doors, turn to your left and proceed
up the stairs. You are now in the guestroom wing of the
Cathedral. Avail yourself of the Save Cone and enter the
library. As you enter, you see Roan and Mareg sitting
around a table, reading.
Mareg: This script is unfamiliar to me.
Roan: Now, this is really interesting. Oh! Mister Ryudo!
What did he have to say?
Ryudo: You mean when he was actually talking about of his
mouth? Nothing that wasn't completely ridiculous.
-To this note the screen blacks out. It quickly fades back
in, the three standing around, talking. Ryudo has told them
what the Pope has proposed.
Roan: So he wants you to find the Divine Sword in order to
halt the Day of Darkness?
Mareg: A dubious undertaking. We talk unguided through
shadows.
Roan: The only clue is the words, "The Divine Sword rests
with the Legion of Darkness."
Ryudo: You find anything else about that?
Roan: No. Not in this place. Anyway, Mister Ryudo, you
ought to read some of these books too. They have lots of
details about Valmar and Granas, the battle of good and
evil, the Day of Darkness, and even the Divine Sword.
Mareg: Dinner awaits in the other room, and books do not
spoil or grow cold without use.
-Leave the library as the group coalesces together again.
Proceed across the hall into the guest room. Turns out that
dinner was not quite ready, so the group must wait a bit
before dinner was not quite ready, so they have to wait a
bit……………………flash out of the room in the mean time, to a
lonely and despairing Cardinal Oro, who, in a darkened area
of the Cathedral, speaks to himself.
Oro: What good is it to chance after fancy now that the
threat of Darkness is upon us? No one has ever found the
Divine Sword……How can he be so nonchalant about matters of
such weight? I must consult my auguries for some means of
holding back the Darkness!
-Oro approaches his crystal ball and incants, gesturing and
utters phrases around it. The light of Valmar's room starts
to shine in through the window, and as it does, the ball
breaks.
Oro: This is an evil sign. The Day of Darkness draws
near!………………WHA!!!?
-Oro looks out the window, and sees something terrible. He
sees the Wings of Valmar standing in front of the moon of
Valmar! Millenia proceeds to smash into Oro's room.
Oro: Aaaahhhhhh! The Wings of Valmar! Valmar, here in the
Cathedral! Someone! Someone come QUICKLY!……………
-Flash out of Oro's room into the guest room, where the
group is enjoying a quiet dinner.
Mareg: Truly, bread is the body's life as the earth is to
all that spring from it, so also a fine bread is a loam for
the soul.
Roan: Well, this bread IS delicious. Mr. Ryudo? Are you not
going to eat?
Ryudo: Roan, Mareg………I'm going to look for that damned
sword.
Roan: I thought you would say that.
Mareg: This sword interests me, for I have not before heard
of it's like.
Ryudo: You two coming along?
Mareg: It was evermore my intent
Roan: Please, let me come along too!
Ryudo: I could use your help. I appreciate it.
Roan: If it is as His Holiness Zera says, this has meaning
for me too.
Ryudo: What do you mean?
Roan: Well, you see…………
Ryudo: Damnit! Not again! We're eating!
Guard: Please excuse me. I am told that Valmar has taken
human form and entered the Cathedral! Have you seen any
suspicious persons?
Roan: Huh? No, no one has been here.
Guard: Please excuse the interruption, I must go.
Ryudo: Must be Millenia. What the hell is she thinking?
-At this you get control, knowing that Millenia is on the
loose. Leave the room. Proceed down the stairs next,
finding yourself in the lobby. Run across the lobby and go
up the opposing set of stairs on the other side. You will
enter the Balcony of the Cathedral, finding Millenia.
Ryudo: Millenia………
Millenia: So, you're going to look for the Granasaber.
Right, Ryudo?
Ryudo: You! What the hell are you doing here!? You're
practically standing on the Dinner Plate of Granas!
Millenia: Oh like I care! If Granas ever wakes up, the big
god can smack me stupid- long as I get to follow you around
again, Ryudo.
Ryudo: Er, I don't think you've though this through. See,
when we find the sword, we're going to use it to stab evil
people.
Millenia: Oh, you! You're concerned about me? No one has
ever been such a……gentleman to me before! Just do what you
think is best.
Ryudo: I don't think you understand what I'm saying here,
Millenia.
Millenia: Don't worry about me, I'll be okay.
-At this the scene and the lovely conversation fades out.
You find yourself again the guestroom. Night has gone.
Leave the room and avail yourself in the Save Cone. Go down
the stairs and enter the Pope's Audience Chamber through
the double doors. Approach the Pope.
Zera: Well, Ryudo. Have you made up your mind?
Ryudo: One question. When we get the Granasaber, will it
belong to you, er, the Church? And how will it be used?
Zera: The sole purpose of the sword is to strike down
Valmar. As such, it belong to none, for this great hope
Granas has given to all.
Ryudo: I'll take your word for it………………Time to rock. We'll
find the Granasaber. But not for the sake of Granas or the
Church.
Ryudo: Ryudo!
Ryudo: Look, I'm sick of all the suffering in the world. If
Granas won't do anything about it, then SOMEONE has to.
Zera: Well, well, Ryudo. Elena, you should leave now as
well. Your soul brims with Light. Be strong in your
mission, and do not yield your heart!
Elena: Yes. Your Holiness, Farewell!
Zera: Lord Granas spoke to me last night. I am permitted to
tell you this. Ryudo must face the past should he desire
the divine sword. You should remember this. Ah, you should
also take this along. It is sure to be useful.
*****He gives you the BOOK OF PRIESTS!*****
Zera: Elena, take care. And remember our words.
Elena: Your holiness…………Ryudo, thank you for accepting this
request.
Ryudo: I wasn't about to let a dainty little princess mince
and prance about without her faithful and obedient
bodyguard.
Elena: Oh, Ryudo……………you…………
Roan: Miss Elena! We are together again!
Mareg: Our paths again are as one. It is good!
Elena: Thank you, everyone!
Ryudo: C'mon! Let's get moving!
-At this, with everyone in your party, you regain control!
Leave the Audience Chamber via the double doors at the
bottom. Head forward and go out of this room via the double
doors in front of you. When you get to the stairs in this
next room, the group pulls up.
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Where to go, the Group Converses on Options
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Ryudo: Never through we'd travel together again. I'm
counting on you, Elena, okay?
Elena: I feel the same way, Ryudo! Roan, Mareg! And Skye
too! I'm counting on all of you! This time it might be more
difficult for us.
Mareg: Difficult times are indeed upon us. Welcome is the
comfort of friends in this hour.
Roan: That's right. Traveling would not be fun at all
without you, Miss Elena.
Ryudo: But where to travel to? The Divine Sword is held by
the Legion of Darkness. We can't just knock on their door,
grab it, and run.
Mareg: I am not familiar with this "Divine Sword."
Elena: I remember………in the holy book containing a passage,
"The People of Darkness continue to hide deep within the
bowels of the Earth." Is it a metaphor, or is there more
substance in it? Perhaps it is with these people we shall
find the Legion of Darkness.
Roan: Perhaps if we visit the Kingdom of Cyrum where I
lived, we might learn the meaning of these words.
Ryudo: Got a lead?
Roan: No, I- I just thought that we might learn something
useful.
Mareg: What other knowledge have we which would intimate a
course of action?
Ryudo: Something about confronting my past. Which probably
means…………
Mareg: Melfice. Surely it could be none but he.
Ryudo: Melfice. A long time it has been, brother.
Elena: Now, now, you two. Anyway, the Kingdom of Cyrum,
what is it like?
Roan: Well, climate is warm and there are lots of water.
Very good country.
Ryudo: We don't need a weather report, kid. We need to find
some leads. And we might as well start in the Kingdom of
Cyrum.
Roan: Then the Kingdom of Cyrum lies to the east of the St.
Heim Mountains. Come on, let's go!
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End the Options Conversation
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-Now you cheerily regain control. Descend the stairs and
re-enter the township. Proceed around the statue and down
into the street. Stop off in the inn, save, and start the
journey by leaving the town!
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Part G: COMING SOON
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Section VIII: Item List--------Unorganized
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-Please note this list was created along the original party
basis. Anything Elena and Roan can wear basically can be
worn by Millenia also.
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Weapons:
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-Swordfish Sword: ( +52 ATK, Ryudo )
-Flame Staff: ( +40 ATK, Burn!, Elena )
-Flying Fish Bow: ( +56 ATK, Good on Birds, Millenia )
-Burning Bow: ( +45 ATK, Fire Based, Millenia )
-Dragonslayer Axe: ( +58 ATK, Good on Reptiles, Mareg )
-Hammer Axe: ( +52 ATK, Mareg )
-Flint Knife: ( +48 ATK, Roan )
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Armor:
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-Plate Mail: ( +25 DEF, Mareg & Ryudo )
-Ancient Cuirass: ( +32 DEF, Reduces IP slowing, Mareg &
Ryudo )
-Chain Mail: ( +20 DEF, Mareg & Ryudo & Roan )
-Guardian Robe: ( +22 DEF, Poison Resist, Elena & Roan )
-Illusion Clothes: ( +32 DEF, Evasion +5%, All )
-Ogre Helm: ( +25 DEF, -5 MOV, Mareg & Ryudo )
-Shoulder Guards: ( +23 DEF, Mareg & Ryudo )
-Silk Hair Band: ( +2 DEF, Elena )
-Feathered Hat: ( +18 DEF, All )
-Wing Boots: ( +15 MOV, +5 DEF, Level 2 Earth Resist, All )
-Leather Leggings: ( +0 MOV, +4 DEF, All )
-Hi-Heels: ( +2 MOV, Elena )
-Odd Wooden Clogs: (+5 MOV, +5 DEF, May Evade Attacks, All)
-Giant's Shoes: ( +5 MOV, +5 DEF, Mareg )
-Dash Shoes: ( +10 MOV, +4 DEF, Gives Dash Power, All )
-Children's Shoes: ( +8 MOV, All )
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Magical Jewelry:
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-Rune Necklace: ( +5 ACT, Suppresses IP Slowing )
-Reflection Ring: ( +10 DEF, Sometimes Reflects Damage )
-Bonds of Trust: ( +5 ACT, Raises IP )
-North Wind Cape: ( +10 MOV, Level 3 Wind Resist )
-Crystal Brooch: ( +10 DEF, Level 3 Earth Resist )
-Blizzard Charm: ( Level 5 Blizzard Resist )
-Poison Charm: ( Poison Resist )
-Sleep Charm: ( Sleep Resist )
-Confusion Charm: ( Confusion Resist )
-Hercules Brace: ( +5 ATK )
-Jade Charm: ( +2 ATK, +2 DEF )
-Godspeed Ring: ( +15 ACT )
-Moebius Ring: ( +2 ATK, +2 DEF, +2 ACT, +2 MOV )
-Pretty Ring: ( Very Valuable Ring )
-Healing Ring: ( +5 DEF, Heal )
-Paralysis Charm: ( Paralysis Resist )
-Move Block Charm: ( Move Block Resist )
-Magic Block Charm: ( Magic Block Resist )
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Odds and Ends:
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-Butter Roll: ( Restores 50 SP )
-Fresh Sandwich: ( Restores 600 HP, Cures Poison and
Paralysis )
-Mogay Bomb: ( Power is 500, IP Damage Effect )
-Holy Ashes: ( Power is 700, Good Versus Undead )
-Myriad Power Nut: ( +1 ATK Level )
-Patience Nut: ( +1 DEF Level )
-Sympathy Nut: ( +1 ACT Level )
-Swiftness Nut: ( +1 MOV Level )
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Section IX: Enemy List/Guide
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Name:
HP:
Attacks Found:
EXP Given Per:
Special Coins Given Per:
Magic Coins Given Per:
Gold Given Per:
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1. Mottled Spider
a) 250/250 HP
b) A standard bite attack for around 25 HP
c) 8 EXP Given
d) 15 Special Coins Given Per
e) 5 Magic Coins Given Per
f) 0 Gold Given Per
Analysis: A very, very weak enemy who is only a threat in
large numbers. Ryudo and the party should have no problems
defeated such a pathetic foe. They do have a web, trap
attack which has a cancel though.
2. Dodo ( a small bird ).
a) 230/230 HP
b) A standard Dive attack for minimal damage
c) 6 EXP Given
d) 10 Special Coins Given Per
e) 8 Magic Coins Given Per
f) 7 Gold Given for Two
Analysis: These are weaklings compared to Ryudo. Their dive
attacks will miss if your speed is high enough, so don't
worry. Simply use combo attacks and they will drop like
flies.
3. Gargoyle
a) 380/380 HP
b) A variety of attacks, including a howl ( wind slash
), a standard charge ( 40 damage ), etc.
c) 18 EXP Given
d) 54 Special Coins Given Per
e) 21 Magic Coins Given Per
f) 12 Gold Given Around.
Analysis: A strong enemy at this point, it has the first
true magic of the game. Be wary when fighting it, but do
not worry too much, as you can beat it senseless. Beware,
they have a powerful howlslash which can do upwards of 100
damage.
4. Crag Snake
a) 280/280 HP
b) A variety of attacks, including an acid spew, a bite,
and various specials.
c) 12 EXP Given
d) 24 Special Coins Given Per
e) 20 Magic Coins Given Per
f) 25+ Gold Given Per
Analysis: Not that difficult of an enemy, but beware of
their specials, as they can cause a fair amount of damage.
Just play cautiously and you will be fine, not very tough
at all.
5. Frost Frog
a) 400/400 HP
b) Standard Lick Attacks ( Moderate Damage ) and a few
specials.
c) 11 EXP Given
d) 21 Special Coins Given Per
e) 17 Magic Coins Given Per
f) 35+ Gold Given Per
Analysis: Not that hard of an enemy, but the most difficult
you have yet faced. Practice caution but do not worry on
end. Simply slash it to bits.
6. Troglodyte
a) 980/980 HP
b) Standard Lick Attacks for Moderate Damage, A Sleep
Spawn Attack ( Special, Sleep ), and a standard swipe
attack for moderate damage
c) 36 EXP Given.
d) 60 Special Coins Given Per
e) 15 Magic Coins Given Per
f) 80+ Gold Given Per.
Analysis: Hard, Hard, Hard. Be cautious, heal wisely, and
just attack. Watch for their sleep attack. Basically be
very careful, as if they gang up on one member, it might be
curtains for that member rather quickly ( at least in this
stage of the game when you first see them ( Durham Cave Two
)).
7. Giant Mantis
a) 420/420
b) Standard Claw attacks for around 60 or so.
c) 20 EXP Given.
d) 11 Special Coins Given Per
e) 72/4 Special Coins Given Per.
f) 46/4 Gold Given Per.
Analysis: They are really pushovers, with no true hard
hitting attacks as I have seen. Just bash them and get rid
of them quickly.
8. Sandman
a) 340/340 HP.
b) Regular attacks and a sand spray special used ( 60
Damage -1 Move ).
c) 78 EXP Given
d) 96/7 Special Coins Given Per
e) 90/7 Magic Coins Given Per
f) 150/7 Gold Given.
Analysis: These guys are very tricky. They will spray sand
at you, run around, and slow you down. Use attacks and chip
away, healing when needed. Stay healthy and you will do
fine, as they have a low life but come in huge groups.
9. Ghoul
a) 670/670 HP
b) Many, many harmful attacks. Gravity attack which
draws the party into the member it is cast at, A
power drain attack which sucks your HP and gives it
to them, and regular harmful attacks, and an ice
prickle attack which does 100 or so damage on a
radius.
c) 45/3 EXP Given.
d) 57/3 Special Coins Given Per.
e) 30 Magic Coins Given Per.
f) 34/3 Gold Given Per.
Analysis: Hard, Hard, Hard. These guys are hard as nails.
They have all sorts of magic and tough, hard hitting,
attacks. Try your best, always remember to heal, and be
wary, as this is the most difficult normal enemy to date.
10. Big Foot
a) 750/750 HP
b) Some attacks. General smash attacks as seen ( 75 or
so ).
c) 29 EXP Given Per
d) 47 Special Coins Given Per.
e) 35 Magic Coins Given Per
f) 46 Gold Given Per.
Analysis: Not that hard at all. High on health, but not
high on attacks, so simply pound away and heal if needed
until dead.
11. Giant Crab
a) 560/560 HP
b) First off you have a repeated punch attack ( 10 hits
) for about 80 to 150 damage depending on armor and
the character. They also have a sleep dance attack,
where they bounce on your head and put you to sleep.
Otherwise, they are nothing but annoying.
c) 108/3 EXP Given.
d) 111/3 Special Coins Given Per
e) 111/3 Magic Coins Given Per
f) Nine Gold Given Per
Analysis: Annoying, Annoying, Annoying. These guys will
just keep attacking! They are not very strong, but come in
large enough packs to cause some serious damage. Just be
vary of your health and bash them in.
12. Huge Caterpillar
a) 630/630 HP
b) They have a self-inflating attack, where they walk
over to you and blow up their little pouches,
emptying them in a gas around you.
c) 100/3 EXP Given
d) 90/3 Special Coins Given
e) 90/3 Magic Coins Given
f) 10 Gold Given Per
Analysis: Not too hard, and very slow. Simply pile on the
attacks and they will bite the dust.
13. Twin Ogre
a) 680/680 HP
b) They have a "throw buddy" attack which lowers your
move and does around 140-160 damage. Otherwise just
pound attacks.
c) 27 EXP Given
d) 52 Special Coins Given Per
e) 29 Magic Coins Given Per
f) 76 Gold Given
Analysis: A mere pushover compared to #13. Simply pound
until they crumble to dust.
13. Hammerhead
a) 830/830 HP
b) A "giga spread" attack which does around 150 on each
and paralyses. Otherwise just normal attacks.
c) 33 Exp Given Per
d) 48 Special Coins Given Per.
e) 38 Magic Coins Given Per.
f) 96 Gold Given.
Analysis: Hard, hard, hard. Their Giga Spread attack is
deadly, as it knocks your people out of the right for a
bit. Hit hard and with magic, healing if needed, to defeat
these foes.
14. Star Mirage
a) 720/720 HP
b) Regular Attacks ( 50 ), a Power Press ( 125 ), and
that is about it.
c) 96/6 Exp Given Per.
d) 234/6 Special Coins Given Per.
e) 114/6 Magic Coins Given Per.
f) 438/6 Gold Given Per.
Analysis: Push over. You will be able to pound them easily
if you have built up at all.
15. Hell Hound
a) 580/580 HP
b) A Burn flame attack for a good amount of damage, a
WOW! Attack to boost their attack, and regular
attacks.
c) 76/4 Exp Given Per.
d) 22 Special Coins Given Per.
e) 212/4 Magic Coins Given Per.
f) 108/4 Gold Given Per.
Analysis: Difficult yet not. Can be tricky due to the
enormous amount of magic these demons possess, but if you
heal well and keep on your toes, you will be fine.
16. Giant Crab
a) 560/560
b) They guys are just annoying. They move very quickly
and will pounce around, doing enough damage to make
you use an occasional heal. They have a sleep attack,
but not much else.
c) Around 35 Exp Given Per.
d) Around 40 Special Coins Given Per.
e) Around 35 Magic Coins Given Per.
f) Around 35 Gold Given Per.
Analysis: These guys are not hard. They are more like an
annoyance. Watch for the sleep attack and simply crush them
with regular attacks.
17. Chameleon
a) 780/780
b) Not many attacks. A powerful slam attack and a couple
others.
c)
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Section X: About the story
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-This section, in my opinion, is essential to the guide. As
you go through this game, were you ever thrown off by the
story? If the answer is yes, and it possibly is, as at
points this game can be confusing, this section will come
in handy for you. I will tell you everything STOTY wise
that has happened in the game so far, so if you did miss
anything, one can catch up here without fear or spoilers or
whatnot. Here we are:
-Before Carbo Town: Ryudo, a Geohound or mercenary for
hire, finds a letter waiting on his tree of opportunity (
basically a place where he goes to see if people need him
for a job or something ). He sees that a Church in the
remote Carbo Town needs his services as a bodyguard. Ryudo
pushes his way through the surrounding forest and makes it
to Carbo Town, where he learns how deep he is in.
-Carbo Town Before Exorcism: Ryudo enters Carbo town unsure
of what is expected of him. There, he initially meets a
group of sisters who are on their way to isolated Garmia
Tower to do an activity, which however, Ryudo is not sure
of. He goes to the church to check in, where he is met by a
beautiful singing voice ( Elena ) and after a short
conversation with the Songstress, Ryudo meets Father
Carius. Carius, Ryudo, and Elena discuss the plan and agree
to meet at the local inn post haste. When they all arrive
there, Elena is entrusted to Ryudo's care as a bodyguard to
see her safely past the Black Forest and to the ceremony at
Garmia Tower. Ryudo accepts his pay and they ( Ryudo and
Elena ) continue on.
-Before and Just After Garmia Tower: Ryudo and Elena
successfully venture through the black forest together and
reach the tower. Upon their arrival, the sisters, who are
already there, practically interrogate Ryudo on his care of
their songstress. Finding no wrong and instructing Ryudo to
remain outside, all the sisters enter. Flash forward to a
campfire near the tower. Around it, Ryudo and Skye sit and
discuss Ryudo's character and how he is usually very hard
nosed, but in this case seems softer to Elena. Their
discussion was interrupted by screams from the tower, and
Ryudo rushes into the tower quickly to help the source of
the scream. Ryudo and Skye rush up the three floors of the
tower and enter the main room on the top floor to be
greeted by Tessa, one of the sisters, who is dying. She
explains that the ceremony was an exorcism and it had
failed terribly. With her last breath, Tessa pleads for us
to help Elena. Bursting into the chamber of the exorcism,
Ryudo and Skye are witness to something terrible. They see
Elena floating in a cloud of darkness, sprouting wings!!
Quickly dragging her down and escaping before the tower is
engulfed by darkness, Ryudo succeeds in saving her. When
Elena comes too outside and learns of what has happened,
she is grief stricken. Ryudo insists they press on, and
thus they return to Carbo Town.
-Carbo Town After the Failed Exorcism: When they return, it
is nighttime and Elena is very shaken, having been told she
sprouted wings and her friends are all dead. Returning to
the church, Father Carius instructs Elena to go to sleep
and he talks with Ryudo. Carius tells Ryudo what actually
happened, that the exorcism was a ceremony of sealing.
Essentially Valmar, the god of evil, has been sealed across
the lands. In this case, the Wings of Valmar had been
sealed by Granas in Garmia Tower and were starting to break
free, the ceremony was a final attempt to reseal them,
which failed. Carius and Ryudo discuss it further and
Carius asks Ryudo to escort Elena to the St. Heim Papal
State to see Pope Zera. Ryudo initially refuses but his
refusal is cut short by a loud crash. Carius and Ryudo rush
outside to see a succubus lady ( Millenia the Wings of
Valmar! ) having destroyed the statue of Granas outside the
church. Words are exchanged and Millenia shows a particular
interest in Ryudo. At this point Ryudo and Millenia fight
and Millenia runs off after winning, promising to make
Ryudo hers. Afterwards, Ryudo agrees to help Carius escort
Elena, and on the morrow, to the objection of her ( she
does not like Geohound scum ), they leave Carbo Town.
-After Carbo Town Into Agear: Ryudo, Elena, and Skye
venture into the Inor mountains after leaving Carbo Town.
At one point, when the group camps, you learn that Ryudo
has a soft spot for Elena under his hard visage and Skye
tells him to follow his heart basically. Elena, hearing all
of this, takes a different approach to Ryudo now, being
really nice to him. After their trip past the Inor
Mountains, you see that the town of Agear has been ruined
by monsters ( destroyed ). There is a cave at the back of
the town which monsters suddenly flooded from, destroying
the town. Ryudo and Elena decide to hole up in a shanty-inn
constructed by an old friend of Ryudo, Vyx. Ryudo and Vyx
chat it up for a good while, and Ryudo learns what happened
to the town, but at one point they are interrupted by a
group of people at a nearby table ( Circus Carnies as Ryudo
calls them ) arguing with a little kid named Roan.
-Roan's Plight and the Durham Cave: Roan, it seems, is a
wandering kid who was traveling with Gonzola ( leader of
the Carnies ) and his band but managed to lose his mother's
medal ( memento ) in the Durham Cave. Ryudo doesn't agree
to anything and basically tells the kid off, at which point
Elena collapses from eating too many Kuko Berries ( poor
girl ). Ryudo carries her off to her room but is almost
immediately engaged by a returning Millenia as he enters
his room. Skye and Ryudo agree to let Millenia come with
them. At this point one of Gonzola's cronies informs Ryudo
and the group that Roan has run off to find the medal of
his mother, essentially he ran into the cave alone, not a
smart move. Ryudo, Millenia, and Skye run through the ruins
of the town and into the caves, where they search for Roan.
After finding him on the second level ( saving him from a
horde of monsters ) and Millenia takes a shine to him, the
four continue on through the cave, looking for Roan's
medal. After some harrowing adventures around the cave, the
party will come across a large minotaur. You must do battle
with the minotaur. Once it is defeated, Roan gets his medal
back, but something odd happens. Millenia, while frying the
minotaur, laments aloud to herself that no one will mess
with the wings of Valmar. Taken by surprise, Ryudo asks her
about this, but she protests and you leave the cave.
-Once out of the cave, you watch Millenia have some fun
with you and then transform back into her most famous other
form, Elena. Baffled by this, Roan and Ryudo ask Elena what
she remembers. Not remembering anything, Elena laments that
the wings of Valmar must be inside of her. Oh my. Shaken by
this and Roan's telling statement that Millenia cannot
truly be evil, the party regroups and heads back to the Inn
of Vyx. There, Gonzola and Paella, his wife, greet you,
commenting on what an excellent job you did. After a
squabble, they send you on your way, as the path out of
Agear is now clear. Roan, insisting on coming and with
Ryudo allowing it, joins the party.
-From Agear your party walks south to the great baked
plains. There the group encounters many evil foes and will
struggle to get through the first two levels of it and you
will come to baked plains three. On three, you will see
something that will amaze you, the granacliffs!! My god,
they are huge, expansive, and utterly beautiful. You will
lament over them for a little while. After a period, you
will realize that the only way across is to use a skyway.
Making camp for the night, the group beds down, only to be
wakened in the night by Elena's screaming after a horrid
dream. Ryudo wakes up to hear it is deathly quiet outside.
After he notices this, the tent comes crashing down around
the group as a Beast-Man attacks. After defeating him, he
relays that it was an accidental mistake of identity.
Mareg, the beast-man, thought that Ryudo was Ryudo's
brother MELFICE! After the mistake, Mareg tells you that
Melfice destroyed his village and that he is out for
revenge. After this, Mareg departs. From here you travel to
Liligue, a futuristic city which is mired in darkness.
-Once in, you realize that the city, beyond the first part,
is locked by a gate. You will enter the inn and spend the
night, and on the morrow you proceed into the city. Just
after you enter, you meet a little boy and his family who
tell you of the scenario plaguing the town. It appears that
a curse has fallen over the town, not letting them eat
anything but the inedible and tasteless arum root. After
hearing their plight and offering a suggestion, they tell
you to see Gadan, the greedy man in charge of the skyway,
who, the father of the family says, is unlikely to let you
cross it. You go see this Gadan, and just as the father
predicted, he will not let you cross unless you pay a hefty
sum. It seems this fat foe of yours is quite persistent. He
recommends you go to the church to find out about the curse
on the city, commenting the gods must be smiling on him.
Proceeding to the church, you learn there that the city was
built on an ancient Granas temple which had sealed away a
bit of Valmar. Horrified, you rush from the church only to
discover Mareg. He joins you as he claims Melfice is in
town and the cause of this stench that he claims to smell.
Proceeding down to the excavation site where Gadan was
digging into the temple, you enter it and proceed through
it, eventually reaching the room with the formerly sealed
orb. It appears the Tongue Of Valmar was stored here, as it
bursts onto the scene, gulps Elena, and laughs at you. Just
as soon as that is over, Millenia appears ( Transformed
from Elena ) out of the mouth of that creature. You as a
group chase after it and defeat it, returning Gadan ( who
was the Tongue it seems, he was possessed and that is why
he was so greedy ). To his house. It seems that Gadan and
his Tongue had cast the darkness and now it has lifted.
Ryudo and Mareg agree to chase after Melfice after everyone
gets to the Cathedral of Granas in St. Heim.
-After Gadan bites the dust, things seem to start returning
to normal. The townspeople can eat again, the engineer and
his family return, huzzah! Go you! Ryudo and the party
leave the city at this via the skyway. On the skyway, they
discuss what exactly did happen. Much confusing as to what
happened to Gadan is abound. However, something terrible
happens, and midway through the ride, Valmar's moon rears
it's ugly head. The "Seas" of the Granacliffs rise up and
churn deeply, sending the car flying. The party wakes up in
the morning to find Ryudo, Mareg, and Roan intact, but
Elena missing. Quickly running to look for her, they
discover her starting at a piece of broken glass. She
claims she just saw Millenia and talked to her. How eerie.
Seems Millenia told Elena to get used to get and that she (
Millenia ) will look out for the both of them. Very nice of
her. As you walk through the forest, your party comes
across a very odd place, a "garden of dreams." There,
amidst the icy glaciers, flowers are yet growing. When you
enter, your group is approached by a small girl named Aira,
who tells you this is her garden. After a brief
conversation with Elena where Aira tells Elena "DON'T EAT
ME," she runs off and you leave the garden ( which vanishes
once you do ). The party then makes it way through the
Lumir forest and down into south Silesia.
-The party makes its way into the village of Mirumu. This
is a very desolate place, a very run down place, and a play
filled with a great fear. As you enter, the Village Chief
demands to speak with you and you retreat to his house to
talk. He informs you that the village has a large problem.
It seems people are falling asleep and not waking up, and
those who do complain of vivid nightmares in which eyes
haunt them and they relive their worst moments in life. He
begs for you, as warriors and Elena, as a sister of Granas,
to help him. He informs you he already called for aid from
the Cathedral, so that should be on its way. As you return
to the inn to attempt to acquire lodging for the night, you
learn a bit more. It seems that the innkeeper, Irina, has a
son who was playing with Aira ( remember her ) when he fell
ill of the sleep disease. Imploring you to aid him and
yelling a thousand curses at the "witch" Sandra ( mother of
Aira ), who is constantly muttering her "cursing."
Venturing a look, you go out to Sandra's house to find both
she and Aira. Sandra tells you she prays to Granas and
mixes healing herbs. She prayed to Granas and this alone
restored her daughter, Aira's, vision. Amazed at this
miracle, the group learns that Sandra and Aira are not so
bad and that the villages are obviously misjudging them.
However, it is at this moment the cavalry comes rolling in.
-As you leave the house of Sandra, it is clear something is
different in the village. The party goes to the town square
to find Selene the High Priestess of Granas and her Knights
of Granas squad at the gates of the town. It seems they are
here to perform some sort of inquisition to determine what
exactly is going on. They are determined to find Valmar,
even if it takes brutal "holy fire" burning tactics (
village goes up ). Elena and Ryudo protest this immensely,
claiming she has no proof of anything and is just a mad
zealot. She forbids them from leaving the village thus. At
this everyone gets mad and Selene deploys her troops. The
group starts to sleep when they are all disturbed by
nightmares. Waking up, Ryudo sees a horrid image, a flying
eye!! Chasing after it, they follow it into a cave behind
the house of Sandra. After going deep into the fissure of
the cave, you find a cracked orb of Granas, which used to
hold a part of Valmar! Good lord, it seems Valmar is indeed
involved with all this. Quickly leaving the cave, the group
returns to the inn to discuss what they saw. They believe
they must go back into the cave to investigate. Everyone
goes to sleep sans Ryudo and Elena, who stay up and talk.
This is the start of their romance in the opinion of the
author, their understanding. At one point it gets so heated
with Ryudo complaining to Elena to stop whimpering about
her soul's darkness and do something. She asks for him to
kill her. He refuses and she runs to bed. In the morning,
it is learned that Selene has invited the group to the town
hall to talk. Everyone shows to find the sleeping people
have been moved there for convenience. Selene appears and
starts giving a cryptic message about Valmar and how they
need to search the village people. Ryudo and Elena
complain, telling they need to search the cave again.
Selene, very crazed and zealot, tells her message again and
leaves. The group starts going back to the cave, when they
run into Aira again………
-However, something odd has gone on now. Selene is even
more strict then usual. This can only spell trouble. As you
leave the meeting house in the town hall, you see Aira
standing near her house. After a talk with her in which she
desires to show you something, you follow her back into the
shed behind her house. There, strangely, she has a shortcut
into the…………room with the broken orb of Valmar!!? She,
however is there and you speak with her. She reveals how
she just wanted to help people, but when she is confronted,
she vanishes. The group, resolute to follow her, decides
she most likely went to her Walden, the Garden of Dreams.
You leave the cavern the long way and exit the town, taking
the Lumir Forest into the Garden. There, you will discover
something horrible. As you go in, you see Aira there, but
something is desperately wrong. Elena confronts her and
they talk for a minute, but after a bit, something strange
happens. On Aira's forehead, where stitches once were, an
eyeball now protrudes. Aghast, Elena backs away and Aira
vanishes in anger. It was the EYE OF VALMAR inside of Aira.
You must find her………back to the village! When you arrive
back at the village, seems that Selene has taken matters
into her own hands, and she is conducting a brutal
inquisition of Sandra. She is demanding Sandra tell her
where Aira is, as they are obviously both practicing in the
dark arts with Valmar. Sandra pleads but she falls on deaf
ears. Thank heavens you arrive in time, huh? The party runs
up and Ryudo confronts Selene. A hot verbal battle ensues,
and after a good while, Aira arrives on scene. She comforts
her mother and then talks to Elena. However……she can sense
her mother thinks her a monster, and using a bright light
to stun them both, escapes. Yikes, this is crazy. As Elena
is deeply hurt, Millenia emerges from her form and takes
over. Selene, all huffy over Aira escaping, is going to
hold Ryudo personally responsible. After her warning, she
walks off. This leaves Sandra, Ryudo, and Millenia to argue
about what to do with Aira. Ryudo forces the opinion, as he
demands they attempt to save her soul. The group sagely
decides to check out the Garden of Dreams, as it is her
safe haven. However, upon arrival, she is not there.
Millenia thinks she knows though, and leads the party
through a dark portal to the Orb room in the fissure again.
There, as Millenia predicted, is the answer, a gateway.
This gateway is the gateway to the soul of Aira. Millenia
warns that there will be no turning back upon entry. The
group enters. Battling the demons, the group fights it's
way to the core of her soul…………
-Upon reaching the Core of Aira's soul, the group makes a
startling discovery. They find Aira in the center, very
downtrodden and distressed. When the group confronts her,
she sinks away and in her place a giant eye creature
appears, the Eye of Valmar. After defeating this massive
Eye, the group is transported back to the Garden of Dreams.
There, Sandra comes running up, begging Millenia, who wants
to consume the soul of Aira and thus get the eye, to leave
her daughter alone. Aira, now cured, tells her mother that
she was happy to see her ( Sandra ) smile, and that is
enough. Sandra, with resigned sadness, agrees and lets
Millenia devour Aira's soul. The Garden, devoid of life
since the villagers are now slowly waking up, suddenly
appears to have one flower. This flower, explains Millenia,
is Aira's soul, and if Sandra wants Aira back, she must
fill the entire Garden of Dreams with flowers again.
Sandra, ever vigilante, vows to do this. On the side, Ryudo
notes a touching part of Millenia's essence, as it seems
she truly cares for the plight Sandra is under. With that
note, the group goes back to the city. After one last brief
chat with Sandra, the group prepares to leave, and almost
does it, except for one person. Selene. As the group
approaches the town's square, Selene emerges with her
knights and confronts Ryudo. Selene says Ryudo did a
terrible thing by aiding a possible servant of Valmar, and
that the village should have been exterminated. Elena, with
Ryudo's help, convinces Selene of otherwise and force her
to go back to the papal state of St. Heim in a grouchy
mood. With that little trifle out of the way, the group
leaves for the Papal State again.
-The group, upon leaving Mirumu, finds itself in the Saint
Heim Mountain ranges. The group starts slowly climbing the
mountain. They press on, taking two eves to cross. In the
night, while they camp, the group seems unsure what will
happen when they reach the papal state, which is right over
the mountains. Will they split for good? What will happen
to Elena? They decide only time will tell and press on.
They eventually cross the mountain, making it to the other
side. There they see one of the most grand sights to behold
on the globe, the Granas Cathedral at Saint Heim. The
group, upon arrival, is confronted by a priest who, upon
being informed of Elena and her mission, goes to talk to
the Pope. While the group waits in the inn, the members
talk of the journey and how they will miss one another.
Ryudo and Mareg propose going on together, with Roan, in
search of Melfice, Ryudo's brother. Elena meanwhile sits
nervously, unsure of what is to come. During dinner, the
group is interrupted by a priest, who takes Elena off to
see the Pope. In just a brief while, Ryudo and his friends
are called as well, and they then journey to the Cathedral.
When they arrive, Mareg and Roan are ushered off to the
library, where they will look in the tomes, while Ryudo is
escorted in to see the Pope. As Ryudo enters the Pope's
audience chamber, he is greeted by the beautiful singing of
songstresses of Granas, including Elena. When they finish
up, the Pope, Zera, dismisses his panicky priests and
Cardinal and talks to Ryudo.
-Ryudo and Zera engage in a long running conversation.
Essentially, Zera asks Ryudo to go in search of the
Granasaber, the holy blade of Granas with which he defeated
Valmar. By doing so, thus will be world be able to be saved
from the ever growing threat of the Day of Darkness, which
is supposed to be when al the Valmar pieces come together
and the world ends. Ryudo, skeptical, retires to the
library and then guest quarters with Mareg and Roan to
discuss it over. The three think it will be a difficult
task, as the only clue is that it rests with the "Legions
of Darkness," wherever that may be. They then eat dinner,
as it is served at this time. The scene quickly shifts to
one Cardinal Oro, who is very skeptical of Ryudo and the
Pope's plan, and has openly told this to both. He is in his
chambers, consulting his auguries. He senses trouble. At
that moment, Millenia crashes into his window and enters
the Cathedral. Oro, panicking, reports that the Wings of
Valmar are in the cathedral. Ryudo, hearing this, goes to
find Millenia. When they find one another, they talk for a
minute before Millenia declares she will come along and
help Ryudo, since he shows concern for her well being and
possible death by Granasaber. The morning then arrives and
Ryudo tells the Pope that he has decided to accept his
offer and go search for the Granasaber. The Pope,
insisting, tells Ryudo that Elena will go along for her
safety and for the well being of the party. Ryudo
reluctantly agrees. Before they leave the Cathedral, the
group discusses it's options. None are sure of what to do
until Roan suggests they do to his old homeland, the
Kingdom of Cyrum, to learn more clues there. As it is near,
the group accepts and they are on their way!
-TBC!!
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Section XI: Spell List ( Eggs )
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Section XII: Book List ( Skills )
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Section XIII: Character Special Moves
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-The special moves in Grandia II are very nice. They will
be your meat and potatoes for the entire game. You will use
them to smash all the major bosses and keep your game
afloat in hard times. A note; as one upgrades the attacks,
two things happen. The first thing is their power shoots
through the roof. The second is that the time taken to
execute these attacks gets lower and lower as you upgrade.
So it behooves you to upgrade them well. Have fun!
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Ryudo; The Blade-Master
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Tenseiken Slash
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COST: One Star ( Free ), Two Star ( ), Three Star ( ),
Four Star ( ), Five Star Fully Upgraded ( ).
USE COST:
-Ryudo's Tenseiken Slash is the first special move you will
ever see. As you start the game, it will be your main
attack. The Tenseiken Slash will serve you well at first,
as it is used at a very reasonable cost of Special Points
and does a fair amount of damage. On the initial enemies,
the Tenseiken Slash will prove disastrous to them, running
them over with sheer power. As you upgrade, the damage will
obviously increase, but as you go along in the game, this
attack will be slowly phased out. As you acquire the Flying
Tensekenu, you will only use this attack in a pinch to deal
out some damage. Overall, a good attack which runs out of
use after about the second town.
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Purple Lightning
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COST: One Star ( Free ), Two Star ( ), Three Star ( ),
Four Star ( ), Five Star Fully Upgraded ( ).
USE COST: 32 Special Points.
-The Purple Lightning is a mystery to me. It is a very
powerful attack at high level, and costs a bit less then
the Flying Tensekenu, but not too much less ( 32 to 40 ).
My question is why is this an attack, as it is probably
yours. The answer, friends, is convenience. Purple
Lightning may be less powerful then the Flying Tensekenu,
but in a pinch it can save you. Let us make a scenario. Say
you are fighting a boss and you have low health, so does
it, but you only have for a Purple Lightning attack and not
a Flying Tensekenu. Without a powerful Purple Lightning,
you would be stuck, but with out, you can dish out a decent
amount of damage and not get pounded while waiting for your
Flying Tensekenu to be available again. Overall, when you
get it, Purple Lighting at first is the better attack
choice. The reason is economics. Ryudo will have less
Special Points to use, so a Purple Lighting instead of a
Flying Tensekenu may be nice. If you can pull off three
Purple Lightings and only two Flying Tensekenus, then the
choice is obvious. Even though it is only a middle of the
road attack in strength, it can be very handy in a pinch.
So I recommend you max out on it.
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Flying Tensekenu
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COST: One Star ( Free ), Two Star ( ), Three Star ( ),
Four Star ( ), Five Star Fully Upgraded ( ).
USE COST: 40 Special Points.
-Repeat after me; thank you lord for giving me the Flying
Tensekenu, thank you lord for giving me the flying
Tensekenu, thank you lord for giving me the Flying
Tensekenu…………
-The Flying Tensekenu will be your bread and butter, meat
and potatoes, and essentially your only special attack used
for about ninety percent of the game. It is an attack where
Skye shocks the enemy, picks them up, and drops them on
your waiting blade. This will do, especially at high
upgrade levels, an enormous amount of damage. I estimate
3000-5000 at top notch and in top form. As you can see, a
great attack. Nothing much left to say beyond build it up
and rely on it.
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Sky Dragon Slash
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COST: One Star ( Free ), Two Star ( ), Three Star ( ),
Four Star ( ), Five Star Fully Upgraded ( ).
Use Cost:
-Wow. I mean…………good Granas. This is the most powerful
attack you will ever see. Ryudo, in this attack, proceeds
to jump high up, grab his sword, and with a magical blast,
slams it into the ground. This slam produces rippling magic
waves and an earthquake which damage your foes. This can
do, in top form, upwards of 5000 on all enemies. I never
really used this attack much, as it cost a pretty Special
Point. However, I did avail myself of it during the final
boss battle, where I needed to distribute as much damage as
quickly as possible. Quite impractical on anything other
then a boss, and even then, it uses so many Special Points
to be worthwhile ( Flying Tensekenu ). On the final boss,
this is the most potent weapon you will have, but until
then, lay off the sauce.
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Elena; The Beautiful Songstress
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Impact Bomb
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COST: One Star ( Free ), Two Star ( ), Three Star ( ),
Four Star ( ), Five Star Fully Upgraded ( ).
Use Cost:
-This the second attack you will be privy to in the game,
Elena's Impact Bomb. After you acquire her, it will be not
much use to you, as the enemies will fall by a simple blade
attack, so why waste special points going after them with
an Impact Bomb? Then, one may ask, how is this attack
useful. It is useful in any boss situation. The Impact Bomb
is a cancel attack, meaning it stops the enemy from
executing it's attack and partially resets the wait bar.
This, plus a fair ( but not great ) amount of damage, make
the Impact Bomb an attractive option while fighting the
harder bosses and enemies, as one can time your attack to
reset theirs. Basically, though, this attack is not used
most of the game, except in cancel scenarios, which limits
its usefulness.
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Nightmare Ball
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COST: One Star ( Free ), Two Star ( ), Three Star ( ),
Four Star ( ), Five Star Fully Upgraded ( ).
Use Cost:
-This is quite an odd attack indeed, and it has always been
a bit of an enigma to me. What this attack is, is bubbles.
Elena holds her staff up and releases bubbles from it for a
radius damage around her. The damage, sadly, is not very
good at all. Now, after that, one would think this attack
utterly useless. Not so. The bubbles, upon connecting with
an enemy, have a strong chance of putting that enemy to
sleep or rendering them unconscious. This can prove VERY
useful at the right time. If you find yourself caught in a
tough normal battle that sees you losing health at a rapid
rate, using this attack could very well halt the enemies in
their tracks as they are too busy counting sheep to attack
you. However, there is a giant downside to this attack,
bosses. This attack is the most useless attack in the game
against bosses, as it will NOT PUT THEM TO SLEEP. Thus do
not even attempt to use the attack just for the bubble
damage in those cases. Basically this can be a great attack
if used well against normal enemies, but do not even think
to bring it out against bosses, as it would be a waste of
special points.
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Droplets of Life
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COST: One Star ( Free ), Two Star ( ), Three Star ( ),
Four Star ( ), Five Star Fully Upgraded ( ).
Use Cost:
-This is a very nice healing special move to have at any
time. Elena will use this special move to heal all members
of the party a certain amount, which depends on level and
the potency ( how many stars ) of the move. Simply said,
this can be quite effective in any situation, as Elena can
quickly heal everyone, giving them back a more then decent
amount of health. Another upside is that if one runs out of
MP, the usual source from where you gather your healing
magic, Elena can remedy that problem by using this move.
However, on a downside, this will drain your special points
faster then I would like, so try to stick to healing via
spells. It is always nice to have a backup though.
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White Apocalypse
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COST: One Star ( Free ), Two Star ( ), Three Star ( ),
Four Star ( ), Five Star Fully Upgraded ( ).
Use Cost:
-Remember Hiroshima? Nagasaki? Think of that, but on a holy
scale. This attack is simply awesome. Elena, as she uses
it, raises her staff and utters some words. Then the screen
cuts to a nice CGI sequence of a giant, and I do mean
giant, holy explosion. This explosion is focused directly
at all the enemies. This attack, when upgraded fully, is
the second most powerful in the game ( Sky Dragon Slash ),
combining Granas and the Manhattan Project. This will level
virtually any normal enemy for upwards of 5000 damage. Used
on bosses, it proves a very effective tool, especially on
the final boss, where if Ryudo and Elena combine this and
the Sky Dragon Slash, where the two attacks can chip away a
fifth of the health in no time at all. Save this puppy in
your sack for a special occasion, and when the boss gets
tough, you get holy on his infernal ass.
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Roan; The Would-Be King
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Golden Hammer
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COST: One Star ( Free ), Two Star ( ), Three Star ( ),
Four Star ( ), Five Star Fully Upgraded ( ).
Use Cost:
-This is also, like Elena's Impact Bomb, a very useful
attack. With this attack, Roan will raise a giant Golden
Hammer ( only Granas knows how he managed to lug that
hammer out to the battle with him ) above his head and
chuck it at the enemy of his choice. Upon impact, the
hammer does a fair amount of damage ( always depending on
skill, level, and stats ) and cancels whatever the enemy
was doing. That, my friends, is the major use of the Golden
Hammer, cancel. Like the Impact Bomb, this is Roan's main
cancel attack, to be used on bosses and regular enemies
alike to halt them in their tracks and buy your health a
breather. This attack is slightly more powerful then the
Impact Bomb. As the game goes on, beyond cancel ( I used
this attack a good number of times against the final boss
for that sole purpose ), this attack is pretty useless.
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Snowball Fight
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COST: One Star ( Free ), Two Star ( ), Three Star ( ),
Four Star ( ), Five Star Fully Upgraded ( ).
Use Cost:
-This attack scares me. Roan, when you ask him to execute
this command, will create a huge, and I do mean HUGE, ball
of snow over some enemies and drop it, inflicting a decent
amount of damage. The reason this attack scares me is the
size of the snowball. I have never seen a snowball that big
used as an attack in a game before, so this was a first for
many of us, including the author. Not much more to say
about this attack, as it is decent against bosses, but I
prefer the Dragon Rise ( To be TRUE Dragon Rise ) and other
attacks. But if this is your cup of tea, by all means use
it and use it proudly. Just watch out for the frostbite.
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Dragon Rise ( To TRUE Dragon Rise )
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COST: One Star ( Free ), Two Star ( ), Three Star ( ),
Four Star ( ), Five Star Fully Upgraded ( ).
Use Cost:
-Now THIS is an attack. With this, Roan beats the enemy
around for a bit before using his dagger to initiate an
attack he calls the Dragon Rise. This is a multi-hit attack
which does a healthy amount of damage ( 2000-3000 ) when
pumped up. This will be Roan's meat and potatoes attack for
the good majority of the game and it will be your staple
for him. Use it against regular enemies who are giving you
a hard time. Use it against all bosses in any case, as it
will be his main special move against them. Basically use
it whenever you feel like, as it is potent, somewhat cheap,
and overall a good deal. I recommend pumping this one up to
max quickly so you can have it to truly pound the early
bosses like the Tongue and Eye. After a point in the game
( I refuse to spoil it here ), Roan's Dragon Rise will be
changed to the TRUE Dragon Rise attack. This will do at
least 750-1000 more damage each attack then the original
and for the same cost. Is that a good deal or what?
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Vitality March
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COST: One Star ( Free ), Two Star ( ), Three Star ( ),
Four Star ( ), Five Star Fully Upgraded ( ).
Use Cost:
-Now this is a truly useless move, and a waste of space,
especially since it is his final move. What the Vitality
March does is cure status disorders for the entire team.
This can be handy in a pinch, if you do not have turns to
spare, but in the long run, I only used this once as I
played the game ( never against a boss ). If I were you, I
would not invest in this beyond one slot ( for a pinch )
and save your points for other, more important things.
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Millenia; The Wings of Valmar
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Arrow Shot
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COST: One Star ( Free ), Two Star ( ), Three Star ( ),
Four Star ( ), Five Star Fully Upgraded ( ).
Use Cost:
-Think Impact Bomb and Golden Hammer when you think of the
Arrow Shot. Millenia's Arrow Shot falls under the same
category, cancel attacks. With this attack, Millenia simply
aims her crossbow at the enemy, enchants the arrow with a
kiss of magic, and lets fly. This is a very useful attack,
especially for the first bit of the game and even into the
late parts of it. Why, you ask? Simply because it is quite
potent ( more so then the aforementioned other two ) and
cancels the enemy's move. I was using this one late into
the game just for the cancel effect, which I especially
needed on the later bosses who would beat up on me if I did
not cancel their attacks with skill. I recommend pumping
this one to maximum so you can do the most damage possible
while canceling.
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Fallen Wings
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COST: One Star ( Free ), Two Star ( ), Three Star ( ),
Four Star ( ), Five Star Fully Upgraded ( ).
Use Cost:
-This is possibly the coolest attack in the game. Why, you
ask? Well, two reasons. One, the powerful nature of it, and
two, the awesome graphics that come packaged with it. What
happens with this attack is that Millenia gets pissed and
opens her wings, proceeding to unleash energy balls of
darkness on all the enemies. This attack is very powerful,
doing upwards of 3000 at maximum potency. Also, this attack
will be your staple with Millenia on the bosses, as you
will use it a couple of times with her to soften them up
and then proceed to have the rest of your party beat the
boss down. I recommend getting this skill up to five stars
and maximum efficiency as fast as possible, as the power it
brings and the quick-cast of it will behoove you immensely
on all bosses.
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Heel Crush
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COST: One Star ( Free ), Two Star ( ), Three Star ( ),
Four Star ( ), Five Star Fully Upgraded ( ).
Use Cost:
--This attack is an enigma to me, and because of the poor
placement of it, I never used it. It is placed between a
tool attack, the Arrow Shot, and your meat and potatoes,
the Fallen Wings. It thus can be left by the wayside.
Basically a crush which hurts the enemies. It costs a bit
less then the Fallen Wings and does less damage, but I
never found any use for it. I would simply default to other
attacks. If you wish to use it fine. If you have TIPS on
when to use it or when it would be effective, email me, as
I never found a good use for it.
A Note from Nephlite on Heel Crush Via Email:
-I don't know if you're aware, but Heel Crush lowers the
enemy it hits status levels (Attack, Defense, Movement, and
Speed, I think...) By one every time they're hit by it. I
find it rather helpful. But that's just me. ^_^
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Starving Tongue
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COST: One Star ( Free ), Two Star ( ), Three Star ( ),
Four Star ( ), Five Star Fully Upgraded ( ).
Use Cost:
-This attack, although many tend to overlook it, is
incredibly useful. It is the attack Millenia absorbs from
her lovely friend, the Tongue of Valmar, upon his defeat.
This attack also has a good graphics scene, where a big
mouth draws enemies in and eats them, giving back it's
decent damage as health to Millenia. This attack can be
used in place of Fallen Wings if you wish. It does slightly
less damage but since it returns the damage as health, it
costs more. I found nice use of this against the tougher
bosses like the Eye, where I could use it and save Millenia
a round healing herself or having someone else heal her
when this attack would do it for me. Defiantly put this one
up to max if you intend to use it, as it can be rather
handy.
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Spellbinding Eye
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COST: One Star ( Free ), Two Star ( ), Three Star ( ),
Four Star ( ), Five Star Fully Upgraded ( ).
Use Cost:
-This, like the aforementioned attack, is gained from the
defeat of a Valmar vestige. This one is gained, as the name
says, when Millenia absorbs the Eye of Valmar into her.
This attack, being a top one, is not that great. When used,
a giant eye reveals itself in an awesome show of graphics,
and it proceeds to freeze up the enemies. I found this
mildly useful against annoying regular enemies, but never
used it once against bosses. Like the Heel Crush, this one
fell by the wayside for me. I do not recommend putting much
into this.
A note from Synn regarding Spellbinding Eye via Email:
-Spellbinding eye is the most overpowering move in the
entire game. The reason for that is it paralyzes everything
in the area of effect without fail. So for a boss fight:
Spellbinding eye ---> boss paralyzed for a few rounds. Safe
attacks, magic etc. Boss wakes up.. ---> if you can
spellbinding eye him again. Oooooooh look. he cant attack
again.
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Grudging Claws
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COST: One Star ( Free ), Two Star ( ), Three Star ( ),
Four Star ( ), Five Star Fully Upgraded ( ).
Use Cost:
-This attack, which Millenia absorbs from the lovely Claws
of Valmar, I found quite nice indeed. It is her most
powerful attack by far, but it can be only used against one
enemy. When she unleashes this attack, a giant claw will
come crashing up and grab onto a silver ball, containing
your enemies. The claw will proceed to crush this ball into
a bloody pulp for an excellent amount of damage. This
attack is very useless against regular enemies, as it costs
a good deal and by using it on regular enemies, you are
just wasting special points. However on bosses, especially
the last one, this attack is quite handy, as you can dish
out a great deal of damage in one punch. I recommend
bulking up on this one in a big way, and soon, so you can
unleash this attack on unsuspecting foes quickly and
deadly.
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Mareg; The Beast-Man
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Beast-Fang Cut
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COST: One Star ( Free ), Two Star ( ), Three Star ( ),
Four Star ( ), Five Star Fully Upgraded ( ).
Use Cost:
-This is Mareg's first attack, and a very useful one at
that. This attack is the most powerful first attack in the
game and with good reason, I mean look at the guy, he is
huge! This will be a very useful attack at first, as the
cancel will behoove you greatly. But as you go along this
attack will quite quickly fall by the wayside. All of the
other first attack cancel attacks are at range, letting one
stay away from the enemies and not taking very much time to
execute. This one is not at range, so it leaves you close
to enemies. This is a minor inconvenience, but I like to
remain as far away as possible. Also, Mareg's second attack
is so much better that you will quickly forget this one
ever existed except in desperate situations where a cancel
is quickly needed. I recommend building this one up, but it
is not necessary to go all the way. Due to the……………
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Beast-King Smash
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COST: One Star ( Free ), Two Star ( ), Three Star ( ),
Four Star ( ), Five Star Fully Upgraded ( ).
Use Cost:
-This, along with the next attack, will be your staple for
Mareg the entire game. I predict that upon the close of the
game, you will have used this attack about 50-50 percent of
the time with the next attack, Beast-King Blast, as they
are both that useful. What the Beast-King Cut does is Mareg
leaps around and pounds his axe multiple times down on a
single enemy, leading to a great ( 3000 at max ) damage
number. I suggest you build this attack up very quickly (
possibly, along with the Flying Tensekenu the first you
build up ), as it's great strength will keep you alive in
the middle period where Elena has not yet developed into an
attack machine and Roan is not quite there either. Be
prepared to rely much on this. You will use it against all
bosses, all regular enemies that you have trouble with, and
anything else.
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Beast-King Blast
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COST: One Star ( Free ), Two Star ( ), Three Star ( ),
Four Star ( ), Five Star Fully Upgraded ( ).
Use Cost:
-This attack, like I mentioned above, is the other staple
of Mareg. You will be using this attack until the end of
the game. This attack, unlike the aforementioned one, can
hit multiple foes, which behooves its use. What the attack
does it Mareg spins his axe around and slams it into the
ground, creating a fire quake of sounds in a radius around
him. Any enemies in this radius are damaged by the attack.
This attack will do similar damage to the one above and
costs only slightly more. I recommend you build this attack
up quickly as well, as to reap the benefits of a great
radius based attack.
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Lion's Roar
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COST: One Star ( Free ), Two Star ( ), Three Star ( ),
Four Star ( ), Five Star Fully Upgraded ( ).
Use Cost:
-Every character has at least a semi-useless move. This is
that move for Mareg. The Lion's Roar allows Mareg to boost
the attack power of all allies. This one aspect is what
saves the attack from the depths of uselessness, the all
part. If this attack centered only on Mareg, I would not
recommend getting it at all, as a well placed "Wow" cast
will do that times two. But since this attack hits all
allies, it does have a saving grace and can come in handy
at times, especially when facing a tough foe like a big bad
vestige of Valmar. I recommend putting a bit into this (
two or three should do ).
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Tio; The Automaton With Heart
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Lotus Flower
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COST: One Star ( Free ), Two Star ( ), Three Star ( ),
Four Star ( ), Five Star Fully Upgraded ( ).
Use Cost:
-This is a very useful attack indeed. What happens with the
Lotus Flower is that Tio sends in a straight line pattern
her Lotus. Any enemy in that line is hit by it, and any
attacks are appropriately canceled. If Mareg's first attack
is the strongest, then Tio's is the best. She can dish out
a fair amount of damage with this, cancel attacks, and hit
multiple enemies. There is nothing more to say but get it
up to maximum and use it often.
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Fast-Dance Whirl
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COST: One Star ( Free ), Two Star ( ), Three Star ( ),
Four Star ( ), Five Star Fully Upgraded ( ).
Use Cost:
-This is a nice attack for Tio. What happens is that Tio
rushes up to any enemy of her choice and simply starts
pounding away for ten or so hits. This attack can dish out
a fair amount of damage and is rather cheap, so I see no
reason not to build it up a bit, two or three sounds right.
I do not recommend more, as you should put that into the
Lotus Flower or her next attack. This attack is very handy
if you are low on Special Points and want a decent amount
of damage dished out ( does more then the Lotus Flower )
while not hurting your pocket for points. On the whole I
did not use it unless it was that case.
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Tornado
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COST: One Star ( Free ), Two Star ( ), Three Star ( ),
Four Star ( ), Five Star Fully Upgraded ( ).
Use Cost:
-This is Tio's meat and potatoes attack. This attack is
expensive, true, and it does a little less damage then I
would like, but it can come in handy in a pinch. What this
attack does is that Tio unleashes a Tornado, true to it's
name, which sucks up and throws the enemies out for a
certain amount of damage. This attack will come in handy
against large groups of annoying regular enemies or against
bosses, where the added damage is a big plus. Just watch
your special points meter, as it can drain your special
points incredibly quickly ( make sure to save a bit for the
Lotus if needed ). I recommend you build this one up as
much as you can ( 3 or 4 ) as a powerful attack from Tio is
quite handy later in the game where Ryudo has become your
main power man.
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Section XIV: Game Script.
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-This section will be devoted to putting all the idle, non-
game-advancing conversations of the game into writing.
-Please note this. I am not really doing this as I am so
desperate to sit down and record everything. I am doing
this for sheer love of the game that you and I are
currently playing, Grandia II. Please appreciate this
section as much as possible, as it really did take forever
to do and made me spend much longer then I normally would
have. Thank You.
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Carbo Town Before The Church
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Man One ( Blonde Hair ): Well, Well, what have we here. We
don't see the likes of your kind around here very often,
Geohound. Do you know someone here?
Ryudo: No, I've been asked here. You know anything about
the church of Granas?
Man One: Yeah, I do. They're nice people, they help out a
lot. Something a cretin like you could never understand.
Woman One ( Pink Dress ): Grandmother read the signs, and
she said something about the powers of darkness…Something
bad is supposed to happen. I don't understand…but I'm sure
we'll be all right if we have each other! That's it! As
long as my beloved husband is with me…
Ryudo: Well, love is not exactly my field…Geohounds are
rarely given the opportunity to gain any experience, you
know?
Child One ( Green Hair ): Um…hey. Are you a Geohound?
Ryudo: What if I am?
Child: Aren't Geohounds known for being savage? You don't
bathe, and you drink the blood of the monsters you
slaughter, right?
Ryudo: Close. We BATHE in the blood of our kill.
Woman Two ( Old and with gray hair ): Well there, young
one…I ain't ever seen you before. You want to talk to old
granny? The only thing I'm good for now is telling tales
and folk's fortunes…Do you want to hear anything?
Tale of Valmar's Moon: Woman: Two moons in the heavens. The
second one is false. Misfortune it is, an abomination. When
the moon brings the darkness, then shall the abomination
appear. Darkness and doom shall reign over all.
Ryudo: So you're telling me the moon is the sign of Valmar?
Wow, you've got a vice-grip on the obvious…
Woman: Hee hee! What a clever lad! I just guess you're too
smart for me to tell you something you already know.
The Battle of Good and Evil: Woman: Long, long ago, the
world was split in two. Light and Darkness fought a bitter
war that lasted for ages. But finally Granas, the lord of
light, defeated Valmar, the devil of darkness. Exhausted
from the battle, Granas slept.
Ryudo: Right, right. Granas won, I know. But then, how come
the tale doesn't end with a "happily ever after…?"
Woman: Because there wasn't one, I guess…look about you,
clever lad. Can't you see the misfortune left over from the
battle?
Tell me my fortune then: Woman: Why it can't be…but it IS!
Your palm speaks of a woman trouble, yet it also speaks of
a great love! Never before have I seen such a palm!
Skye: Woman trouble AND a great love? For Ryudo? Check
again, old woman.
Ryudo: Skye, are you taking this SERIOUSLY?! Listen
granny…woman trouble? Love? Not me. Not ever.
Child Two ( Green hair and gray clothes ): Waaaaaaah!
Elena, help me! Leo's trying to beat me up again!
Elenaaaaaaaa! Waaaah. Elenaaaaa!
Ryudo: Get your eyes checked, kid. I'm not Elena.
Child: Waaaah…huh? You're not? Well then go find Elena for
me! Elenaaaaa! Waaah. Elenaaaaa!
Skye: There are other Sisters of Granas. Why do you want
the Songstress?
Woman Three ( Bonnet and earth tone dress ): The sisters
have all gone to Garmia Tower in the Black Forest. I hope
they are all right…
Ryudo: Granas should reward their piety, right?
Woman: I hope so…there are so many monsters in that
region…I can't help but worry…
Man Two ( Yellow/Brown Clothes, hair covered ): Well, well,
well. What have we here!? Come to ask Lord Granas for help?
EVERYONE needs help THESE days…
Ryudo: Hardly apparently your Granas has a keen sense of
irony. The church wants MY help.
Skye: Where IS the church, anyway?
Man: Its right over there. But the church……hiring a
Geohound? That's a new one.
Child Three ( Pink Hair, Girl ): The other day, Elena
Taught me a NEW SONG! Its called the "SONG OF LIGHT!" Or a
hymn to Granas, praised be the name. Um, do you want to
hear it?
Ryudo: A hymn to Granas, huh? I don't think so. I'm not too
big on hymns…
Man Three ( Old with Cane ): The crops are scarce lately.
Nowadays I have to climb over a couple hills to look for
them. Ain't never been like this before.
Ryudo: You're not the only person who's been saying that
old man. I hear it everywhere. But, uh, aren't you a little
bit old to be working so hard?
Man: It ain't the working. Folks should help each other out
in times like these. NOT helping would weigh heavier on me,
sonny.
Ryudo: Yeah……right…
Man Four ( Carbo, House One ): Our harvests of fruits and
vegetables haven't been too good lately, I wonder if it's
the same elsewhere?
Ryudo: During my travels, I have noticed others complaining
of bad harvests as well.
Man: Yeah. I figured that we weren't the only village
having such a hard time.
Man Five ( Carbo, House Two ): Ah, you must be the
Geohound. Its so good of you to come here to help us.
Ryudo: Whoa, now, gramps? You feeling well? For future
reference, no one thanks a geohound. Everyone hates us,
remember?
Man: Oh, no, no. I'm grateful for the dangerous job you are
doing. - slaying monsters. That's something I could never
do.
Skye: Well, well! I have been despised before but never
thanked.
Man Six ( Carbo, House Three ): The monsters from the Black
Forest have lately begun to come out around the village. I
fear that some day my wife or children might be attacked…
The world has become a dangerous place.
Ryudo: Logic dictates that dense forests are to be the
nesting ground for monsters… Don't let the women and kids
near them.
Woman Four ( Carbo, House Three ): Are those sisters going
to be all right? Going off to that weird tower for an
exorcism.
Skye: An exorcism those church girls are off to an
EXORCISM?
Ryudo: For some sort of supreme deity, Granas sure does
know how to dodge responsibility. Sends all his lackeys to
do his work..
Woman: What a thing to say! Dear little Tessa and the
others in the church work so hard so that you can live
happily.
Woman Five ( Carbo, House Four ): Are you are traveler? We
have some delicious jam, so would you like to try some?
Ryudo: Jam? Uh, no. I'll pass. I can't stand sweet food.
Skye: That is rather odd. It does not appear that they can
harvest enough fruit to make this jam.
Woman: Oh, yes, father Carius taught us how to plant and
tend orchards. That's why we have enough fruit.
Man Seven ( Green all over outside ): I don't know WHAT to
do. The orchards are hardly producing. Nothing to sell, and
barely enough to eat ourselves.
Skye: That is more than can be said of other towns. Many
are starving, you should count yourselves lucky to have
what you do.
Ryudo: Barely eating and still motivated to make some
gold……ha! My kind of people indeed!
Man: Making money? Heavens no. That's not why we sell to
the merchants. We just want other villages to enjoy the
good food.
Woman Six ( Old, outside near gate to church ): Oh, I'm so
disappointed there is no mass today at church. Now I won't
hear that beautiful Songstress' voice today.
Skye: Songstress? Mass? Um……uh, yeah. I do not know what
this is all about, we just came to report for work.
Woman: Of, of course. Forgive me. Normally there is a mass
in the evening, and a songstress sings for us.
Man Eight ( Old, cane, Near House Two ): I take you for a
geohound, am I not right? It's in your EYES, lad. The SAME
eyes I had at your age.
Ryudo:<<sarcasm>> Do tell. This ought to be entertaining.
Man: I've had about enough of songstress tales from the old
bat! You came at the right time, let me tell you a tale. A
tale of a man called Flyin' Jim Phoenix! The only man to
fall to the depths of the Granacliffs and live to tell the
tale!
Ryudo: Look, gramps, NO ONE survives a fall from the
Granacliffs.
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Carbo Town After The Church
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Woman Six: There was no mass, but could you hear her? How
was her voice, the songstress? Did it not stay echoing in
your heart?
Ryudo: Yeah, it's still stuck in me somewhere, she's got a
voice, ill give you that, but she's kind of rowdy for a
songstress…
Woman: Rowdy? You must be mistaken. I've never known a more
kind, gentle girl. She's loved by Everyone in the village.
Skye: Hah ha Ryudo. Your moth digs let enough hole you
cannot climb out of.
Man Seven: Of all the sisters in the Church, Elena has been
the most helpful. She taught our daughter the hymns, and
looked after her. So our little daughter looks up to her
now, and says " Someday, I'm going to be a songstress just
like sister Elena…!"
Ryudo: Well LUCKY YOU! As far as I'm concerned she's
nothing but a burden.
Man in front of Item Store: Did you meet the songstress
yet? She should be in the Church, practicing.
Ryudo: No, I just went to the church. They're finished
practicing.
Man: Then you heard her! Isn't she wonderful!? Its almost
as if she can purify your heart with her voice.
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Carbo Town After the Acquisition of Elena
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All of this is after you emerge from the inn after getting
Elena.
Man( In front of Item Store ): Why Songstress, isn't a bit
late for you to be out? Where are you headed?
Elena: It is late. I am going to Garmia Tower for a special
Ceremony.
Man: Garmia Tower? Why, that is a dangerous place even in
the daytime. Why THERE!?
Skye: Don't worry. The lady won't be alone. We are
protecting her.
Man( In front of Inn ): Elena, dear, you're going to the
Tower, aren't you? Are you prepared? The tower is a
dangerous place, you know. Do you have some "Wound Salve?"
Do you have any "Poison Antidote?" Anything else……lets see.
Ryudo: Excuse me, hello? We're capable of preparing
ourselves. I AM a professional, you know.
Boy ( Left of fountain with Aquamarine Cap ): Hey, Elena. I
heard you are going to the Black Forest! Will you be
alright by yourself?
Elena: Leo…I will be fine. Besides, this Geohound is going
to watch over me.
Leo: No! Don't trust him. Being with a Geohound makes it
even more dangerous!
Ryudo: Hey, kid, I'm getting paid here, so I WILL protect
the little lady. What're you worried about?
Man ( Right of Fountain with brown vest and yellow cap ):
Songstress! Is it true? Are you really going to the tower
outside of town? Don't go! Its dangerous! Where there are
huge spiders everywhere. At least take some "Wound Salve"
with you. Maybe I should go with you.
Ryudo: Look here you two-bit hired sword. I'm the
professional here. She'll be just fine with me. You'd just
get in the way.
Elena: Ryudo! Use a little tact! He means well.
Man: Well then! You certainly are not lacking in
CONFIDENCE. But see to it that you DO take good care of
her.
Woman( Just beyond fountain, earth tone dress ): Elena!
Elena, is it true? Are you going to Garmia Tower too? I'm
so WORRIED about you…
Elena: Worry not, grandmother. It is nothing more than an
errand. We will all be just fine.
Woman: Do you think so? Well, take care, all of you.
Man( All green, near hour four ): Elena Dear? Are you
certain that it's a good idea to walk around with
that……Geohound lad?
Elena: here is a ceremony I must perform. We will go to
Garmia tower and then be right back.
Man: But Elena…They say that monsters have attacked people
there. That worries me.
Ryudo: And that would explain me and my weaponry. Quit
whining. She's well taken care of.
Old Man( Near house One ): The setting of the sun ain't so
pretty any more. More and more folks speak of the day of
darkness these days.
Elena: We all fear the darkness…
Old Man ( Near house Three ): Just looking at the sky
beings it all back. A contest of strength with that beast-
man. Why, he picked up a tree as thick as 10 of you, young
lad. He turned to me and said: "Can you do THIS?"
Ryudo: Is it story time again? Wait! Let me find a place to
curl up for a nap.
Man: So I walked over and snatched that tree, and whirled
it around and around with the beat-man still holding on,
HAH!
Boy ( Behind House Two ): Um. Elena? The forest is filled
with, like, monsters, so get back before it's too dark,
okay?
Elena: Oh, that is very sweet of you to worry, but you
ought to think of yourself too. Hurry back home before the
moon comes out.
Boy: Um, okay! Right. Be careful, Elena. Sing for us again
when you get back, k?
Man ( House One Inside ): Hmmm, isn't this delicious? A
wife's cooking is the best because its flavored with the
spice of love!
Ryudo: Are you talking about this red soup with uncooked
vegetables dropped on the top? Real culinary genius.
Man: Of course! The crisp vegetables create a crunchy
harmony that is enhanced by the bold, aggressive seasoning!
Such a feast!
Skye: Its not something to get THAT worked up over…
Woman( House One ): Darling, I made a special dish to thank
you for all of your hard work! Oh! I thought you were my
husband.
Ryudo: You call this food? The strange red liquid with
chunks floating in it?
Woman: That's right! The red color is a special spice.
Doesn't it look delicious?
Skye: Oh, I think this is beyond the concept of delicious…
Old Man ( House Two ): Well, Hello, Elena. Going out at
this hour? Be careful not to fall down!
Elena: I will have you know that I am NOT a child. I will
not "fall down" when I am outside in the dark.
Man: I know, I know, dearie. But if you fall down at night,
you'll be snatched by the army of darkness.
Skye: Is that some sort of local superstition?
Woman ( House Three ): Ah, that cursed moon hands in the
sky. Why does my son not listen to me? That idiot never
comes early on such days as this.
Elena: He has not returned? But the moon of Valmar is about
to rise
Woman: That is just it! And I keep telling him over and
over, come here once the Moon comes out!
Ryudo: I know! Maybe he is TOO BUSY enjoying his childhood.
I got an idea. Let's strip that from him and force him to
grow up.
Little Girl ( House Four ): With the morning light the word
abounds, a miracle is brought to pass…Ah miss Elena! Good
Evening!
Elena: Good evening. Why are you home already? Your friends
are still outside playing…
Girl: Yes, its almost dark, right? Daddy and Mommy would
worry.
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Carbo Town, After Exorcism has Failed ( return ).
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Man (Green Clothes): Huh? What in the world happened to
make you cry so Elena? Where are the other sisters?
Elena: Sniff…
Ryudo: Its nothing, all right? I'm taking her to the
church. Do not go outside tonight. I mean it. Stay indoors.
Woman ( Pink next to green man ): Why Elena dear, what's
wrong? What are you doing here at a time like this?
Elena: Sniff…
Ryudo: Don't worry, its nothing, I'm escorting her to the
church.
Woman: Well all right. But she looks rather pale. Is
everything all right?
Old Woman ( outside house two ): You'll have to get back to
church to tell father Carius young lad. You take care of
Elena now.
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Carbo Town, After the Battle with Millenia, Before you
Leave the Town Forever.
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Woman ( Gray Hair outside of inn ): Ah, yes. The moon did
have a sinister glow to it that night. It was an omen of
the coming darkness. But Elena, that is not to say that I
did not realize until now how hard your service has been
for Granas.
Elena: Not a word of that, grandmother. It was my wish to
go to Granas Cathedral.
Man ( Outside Inn ): It has been so hard for you,
songstress. What with Tessa and, you still. You still
intend to leave so soon? Those terrible things just
happened. Why don't you give yourself some more time?
Elena: I am so sorry to make you worry about me. But I must
go to Granas Cathedral. I have a job to do! Besides, Tessa
would chide me if I do not get going!
Man ( Green w/ Yellow Hair just inside gate ): Well, well,
you are made of sterner stuff than I thought. Talking back
to that witch who destroyed the statue with one blow.
Ryudo: It wasn't for your sake, so don't get the wrong
idea. She pissed me off, that's all.
Skye: So no one can say nice things about you either, eh?
Woman ( Bottom of Fountain, Pink ): Say, who was that
monster woman? Did you see her smash the statue of lord
Granas with one blow!? Is this what grandmother spoke of
when she talked about the day of darkness? If it is, what
shall we do?
Kid ( Fountain Left ): Wow. That was a monster! I mean,
they are really unstoppable, wow.
Elena: Leo, is something the matter? You have been
practicing for this, right? Come on, cheer up!
Kid: Elena, are you kidding? That monster? Now way! I cant.
Ryudo: You are right Leo, There's no way a little runt like
you could protect anyone!
Woman ( Fountain Top ): The statue of lord Granas in
pieces. So, what happened that night wasn't a nightmare. If
we are to be attacked by demons like that, what will happen
to the village?
Elena: Grandmother, cheer up! We may have lost the statue
of lord Granas, but we did not lose you! The statue can be
rebuilt.
Man ( Green, Fountain Top ): Word has it that you're going
to the Granas cathedral in the papal state of St. Heim.
Elena: Yes, but I feel awful for leaving everyone in the
village at a time like this.
Man: Not to worry, Elena dear. Father Carius is with us,
but please be very careful of mushrooms as you cross the
Inor Mountains.
Ryudo: Mushrooms?
Man: Some mushrooms of the Inor mountains are used as nests
by monsters. Its best to avoid them if you can.
Ryudo: Nests, eh? Monsters keep treasures in their nests,
though. Easy money if you ask me.
Skye: True, but is it worth the risk?
Ryudo: Risk? What risk? We grab the treasure, and if a
monster comes at us, we hammer it. Where is the risk in
that?
Kid ( Near house 3 ): Oh! Hi Elena! You're going to Granas
cathedral, right? Here, take this with you.
Elena: Why thank……Hmm. What is this? Its fluffy. What
strange nut is this. Where did you find it?
Kid: I found it when Leo and I were playing outside the
village. Its my special treasure, but you can keep it as a
charm.
Elena: Why Lenny, you are such a sweetie. Thank you for
thinking about me. I will take really good care of it.
<<POFF NUT ACQUIRED!!>>>
Kid: Gee Elena, I guess witches really do exist. She was
scary, really scary.
Elena: Now don't you worry Lenny, you just leave the
witches to me. I can take care of them, okay?
Skye: She obviously is more frightened then the boy, yet
see how she carries herself. Less a pampered little girl
than a………
Ryudo: Knock it off, Skye. Still, she's harder to figure
out then most women.
Man ( Old, House 2 ): Mr. Geohound, thank you for
protecting our village.
Ryudo: Did not look like anyone else was going to stand up
and fight. Besides, why thank me when she got away safely?
Man: Oh, driving her off was more than enough! Besides, we
couldn't protect the village on our own.
Man ( Outside House One, Old ): Looks like this village
ain't even safe any more. Seeing as how a woman like that,
more like a monster, shows her face here.
Elena: Grandfather, I have decided to go to the Papal State
of St. Heim to serve Lord Granas. To tell the truth, I do
not wish to leave the village, but I………
Man: Don't you fret, Elena! We all know you're going for
our sake!
Man ( House 1 ): I thought this village would always be
safe because of the dedicated Father and the Sisters here.
But after that horrible witch appeared, I started thinking,
maybe this village is doomed too.
Woman ( House 4 ): Miss Elena, so you are safe! I'm so
glad, I heard of trouble at the church. A horrible monster
came and smashed the statue of lord Granas. How could such
terrible things happen?
Elena: Please worry not about me. I am going to visit
Holiness Pope Zera to ensure that such a dreadful event
never happens again.
Kid ( House 4 ): Miss Elena, are you really going far away?
Elena: Yes, I am. But I wanted to hear your song one more
time before I left, to make me happy. I was disappointed to
not see you practicing outside today, like usual.
Kid: After the scary with appeared, I'm scared to go
outside, I cant practice outside anymore.
Man ( House 3 ): Even here it has happened, the rumors that
the powers of darkness grow stronger with each passing day
are true after all.
Elena: Please do not worry. I am traveling to see his
Holiness pope Zera to find out how we can seal in the
darkness that haunts us.
Man: Elena, dear, don't overdo it. If we all work together,
we can do it. You need not do it all yourself.
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Agear Town Just After You Arrive
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Guard: This used to be a town where travelers could rest,
but now its in ruins, ordinarily they'd just write the
place off. But this town remains an important crossroads,
that is why we are here.
Elena: I think what you are doing is wonderful. You are
helping so many people this way!
Ryudo: Yeah. But with the road blocked, it doesn't matter
to us if anyone guards this spot or not.
Guard ( outside inn ): Alright, lets make the best of it
and get some rest till morning.
Ryudo: You mean you sleep here. Ive sleepy in nicer rain-
drenched caves.
Guard: This is a fine inn, a gentleman Vyx built it after
the monsters destroyed the town.
Guard (Gate): You guys sure picked the wrong time to come
here, as you can see, the road is blocked. You cant get
through.
Skye: Talk about a mess. What on earth happened here
anyway?
Guard: We were attacked by monsters, bird brain. They came
from a cave at the base of the mountain and did a number on
our town.
Guard ( roaming behind armor shop ): This town was a pretty
lively place until it got thrashed by those monsters.
Ryudo: Those damn monsters. How the hell did they get over
that wall!
Guard; They didn't have to. They came from a cave at the
base of the mountain. The wall was useless.
Man ( Roaming, green hair ): You cant go into town, its too
dangerous, you never know when the monsters may return.
Ryudo: Get out of my way, rookie. Ive been doing this long
enough to know when I'm in danger and when I'm not.
Man: This is my home, I may have ran away when the monsters
came, but now I'm back for good.
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Agear Town, After Millenia Joins The Group
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Guard ( outside inn ): I shouldn't have taken my eyes off
that kid! Who'd have thought he would run right into the
monster's nest! Damn!
Ryudo: What kind of mentally-deficient brat would run off
like that? Agh! Now I guess we have to go look for him.
Guard ( Wandering in Front of Inn ): Dammit! I should not
have taken my eyes off the barricade! Now look what has
happened. Vyx was depending on me, but I let him down. I
guess I will just have to go rescue him.
Millenia: I think you've done enough! You help that kid any
more and he'll end up dead, just get out of our way.
Ryudo: Hey, hey! This ain't no walk in the park we are
going on, you know!
Guard ( Barricade ): I am sorry mister Geohound. The kid
ran into the cave, I only turned my back for a second.
Ryudo: Yeah, looks that way, eh? This little brat is
nothing but trouble. I can already tell.
Skye: Ryudo, you were going to hunt down those monsters
anyway, right? So what is the difference?
Ryudo: Did you take a double dose of stupid pills today? I
don't need some damn kid slowing me down.
Guard ( Behind Tent ): I was careless. I didn't think
anyone would dare go out on such a creepy, moonlit night. I
take my eyes off the barricade for one second, and that
brat runs right into the cave. What was he thinking!!?
Ryudo: He wasn't thinking. He's a kid, thinking isn't
something kids know how to do. Reminds me of some women in
my life.
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Agear, After Roan Joins the Group
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Guard ( Outside Inn ): Being a geohound, you must know
about the dirty sand monsters of the baked plains, right?
Ryudo: Yeah, I plan to steer clear of those psychos.
Elena: Ryudo, just who are these sand monsters?
Ryudo: They're sandmen. They live in baked plains, they're
not exactly something we want to run into.
Guard: I see now why Vyx thinks so highly of you in spite
of your youth. Thank you for your help!
Ryudo: No need to thank us.
Roan: But its okay if I thank you for helping me get my
medal back, right? Gee, Mister Ryudo, You're the greatest!!
Ryudo: Shut it kid. Or ill shove you back into that cave.
Guard: You Geohounds sure are amazing. I see why Vyx spoke
so highly of you. I hope now everyone will return to town.
Anyhow, you have my gratitude.
Roan: Mister Ryudo helped me get my medal back. Thank you
Ryudo!! You are the greatest!!
Ryudo: Save your thanks, I just did what I did to keep
everything moving.
Guard ( In front of old Gate ): Are you leaving mister.
Well the road is clear thanks to you. Our hero!
Ryudo: Hero implies working for free. So trust me, I am no
hero. Just a garden variety Geohound.
Guard: I see. Well, listen up. Ahead is the baked plains.
Beyond that, the scar of the earth, the granacliffs.
That fabled gorge is said to be the bottomless pit. So step
carefully. Ha!
Woman: Take this as a token of my appreciation for slaying
the monsters
Ryudo: What the hell is this? Is it edible?
Woman: No! You cant eat that nut. It's a Poff Nut. It
attracts an animal called a Carro. When you give a Carro a
Poff nut, it becomes playful and acts really cute.
Ryudo: Great, last time I heard that, I found myself stuck
with Skye. If you really want me to have it, thanks.
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Liligue Town When You Arrive And The Gate is Unlocked
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-Please note: This town is very, very large. To make my
life easier I am only doing the specific houses in which
you will find people. Thank you.
House One: Man: Not Arum Root Again!! I cant stand this
stuff anymore!
Ryudo: If its that bad, why do you even bother to stick
around. Get the hell of out of here if you're so unhappy.
Man: Are you nuts. We're making money hand over fist. I'm
not leaving because of some bad food.
House Two: Man: We are getting weaker and weaker with every
passing day from eating that arum root. It is even harder
on the elderly and the kids. I thought if I developed some
sort of tranquilizer to numb the hunger. But I couldn't
come up with anything.
Roan: Oh, I see. Well, there is sure a lot of Sarbia nuts
here. I believe your preparation method is rather odd.
House Three: Woman: How did it come to this? I thought
things would start looking up when Gadan became the skyway
manager.
Ryudo: Call me crazy, but have you considered leaving? I
know it may sound radical and all, but at least you could
eat again.
Woman: Ive been thinking of leaving, but my husband cant
practice his skills anywhere else, it would be asking too
much of him.
House Four: Empty.
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Liligue Town After You Defeat the Tongue
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House One: Man: Its no good that the food is no good, but
what's really bad is not caring about bad stuff, that's
worse than the bad food.
Ryudo: Huh? You want to run this past me one more time
there nutball?
Roan: I believe he recognized that the real problem is not
about bad tasting food, right?
Man: Right! That's it! Oh man, I sure blew it, going to
work without eating.
House Two: Man: Suddenly, people have been getting sick
after eating various foods. Everyone needs medicine, so I'm
really busy.
Elena: Harrumph? Still? You seem to be rather happy about
it.
Man: I don't know why, of course, but their illness has
been cured. I'm very happy about it.
House Three: Woman: It's been a long time since I've made
home cooking. My husband, he'll have one bite of it, then
he'll suddenly look downward.
Ryudo: What, does he get sick to his stomach or something?
Woman: No, no. While he's still looking downward, he'll
just quickly say "delicious." That makes me so happy.
House Four: Empty.
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Section XV: Maps
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Incomplete
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Section XVI: Do you wish to contact me?
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-Hi. Do you wish to contact me at all about this guide?
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-Please follow the above guidelines to make my life easier,
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Section XVII: Final Notes
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What to Expect in the Next Update:
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-Continue on the Game Story: 50 Percent
-Continue on the Game Script: 35 Percent
-Start the Item Lists: 25 Percent
-Start the Skill Lists for Characters: 100 Percent
-Start Maps: 0 Percent
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