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Liked this FAQ? Recommend it to others! =============================================================================== Suikoden Tierkreis FAQ/Walkthrough By: Cyril [Stephanie Nutter] Version: 1.15 Last Updated: April 7th, 2009===============================================================================

While I've done my best to avoid storyline spoilers, I cannot guarantee thatthis guide is entirely spoiler free. There will be no discussion of the plot,characters, or Suikoden Universe in this guide, it is meant to be used purelyas a means to help you through the game, finish quests, and recruit characters.

=============================================================================== Section 1: Frequently Asked Questions -s1faq- Section 2: Basics -s2bsc- Controls -bs1ct- Travel: Field and Menu -bs2tf- Days and Seasons -bs3ds- The Menus -bs4mu- Battle Basics -bs5ba- Section 3: Walkthrough -s3wkt- Quick Guide -wktqg- Chapter 1: Introduction -c1cv1- Chapter 2: Order -c2odr- Chapter 3: Defense -c3dfs- Chapter 4: Consorts -c4cnr- Chapter 5: Alliance -c5aln- Chapter 6: Tension -c6tns- Chapter 7: Changes -ch7cg- Chapter 8: Divine -ch8dv- Chapter 9: Despair -ch9rp- Chapter 10: Offensive -ch10o- Chapter 11: Collapse -ch11p- Chapter 12: Finale -ch12f- Section 4: Starbearers: Stars of Destiny -s5sod- Automatic Characters -arsod- Recruitable Characters -srcsd- Section 5: Quests -s5qst- Leader Quests -qssld- Party Quests -qsspq- Anya's Quests -qssay- Section 6: Marks of the Stars -mosgi- Section 7: Miscellaneous -s8mcs-===============================================================================

Thank you for choosing my guide! I hope my guide will be helpful to boththe casual players, who are just there to enjoy the ride, and those who arecompletionists that want every character, item, and quest completed.

Unfortunately, due to lack of available free time Online, I am unable toprovide my EMail address in my Walkthroughs to answer questions.

Due to FAQ size, I've added a Contol-F function. Though it's not necessaryto use it, you can just type in "Chapter #: [Name]" it will help you getaround in heavy list sections, such as Characters and Quests. You may needto search twice to find what you're looking for, since you may first be sentto the Quick Walkthrough section.

If you're looking for a guide to recruit the Stars of Destiny, please checkthe "Recruitable Characters" section under "Starbearers: Stars of Destiny."It is in chronological order an has a minimal amount of spoilers. The mainWalkthrough also has this information.

This guide is currently In-Progress and though the Walkthrough is complete,there is still much that is in the process of being added, fixed, andrewritten.

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--- Frequently Asked Questions ---

=============================================================================== -s1faq-In this FAQ section, I will briefly go over which questions I see asked mostfrequently about Suikoden Tierkreis.

-----------------------------------------------Question 1: What is Suikoden Tierkreis and how is it related to previousSuikoden titles? -q1wst-Question 2: What do the status icons in the menu mean? -q2stm-Question 3: What does the icon under a monster's name mean? -q3icm-Question 4: Can I change settings? Turn off the Voice Acting? -q4csv-Question 5: I'm having problems recruiting a character! -q5prc-Question 6: The Nakil/Hafin Problem -q6nkh-Question 7: Help! A Quest isn't appearing for me! -q7qia-Question 8: Who is the Assassin after Icas and how do I recruit him? -q8wia-Question 9: The Namna Problem -q9tnp------------------------------------------------

------------------------------Question: What is Suikoden Tierkreis and how is it related to previous Suikoden

titles? -q1wst-------------------------------Answer:Suikoden Tierkreis takes place in an alternate "world" in the same "universe"as the original Suikoden games. Don't expect to see any of your favoritecharacters, as they're not in this world. The Stars of Destiny remain, as doesheadquarter and army building, but the rest of the game is quite different.

Runes don't exist in this world, so no more of the True Runes are revealed.Blacksmiths don't raise your weapon level and instead you buy new weapons foreach character. Most characters are not restricted to one weapon type.

The main character is not a silent protagonist, unlike the other main entriesin the Suikoden series. This is not entirely new, though, as the Suikogaidensand Suikoden Tactics didn't have silent protagonists.

------------------------------Question: What do the status icons in the menu mean? -q2stm-------------------------------Answer:Not even the instruction booklet explains that, unfortunately. However, it'srather easy to deduce what they mean from previous Suikoden games.

Sword, top left: Total attack power, Strength+Weapon Attack powerShield, left: Physical Defense Power.Magic, top right: The wand represents magic power.Shield, right: Magical defense power.Hand, left: "Skill," or hit percentage and multiple attack potential.Running Man, right: "Speed/Agility" How quickly a character acts in battle.Star, left: Luck, it's believed to affect critical hit rates.

If you're looking for more information, see the Character Menu screen sectionof the Basics section.

------------------------------Question: What does the icon under a monster's name mean? -q3icm-------------------------------Answer:This denotes a monster's strength, weakness, and neutrality towards weapons.The Slash, which is Sword and some Axe-type weapons, is denoted by a crescent.A large, circular star-ish shape represents Strike, which is Fist and Clubtype weapons.The yellow shape that seems to be facing upwards, in something of a triangleor arrowhead shape, represents pierce, which is Spear and Bow type weapons.

If, when fighting a monster, the mark below said monster is blocked out andhas a line through it, it means the monster is resistant to that type ofattacks. For example, if the Slash icon has a line through it, then Swords

and Axes won't do damage as effectively.

If the monster has no mark by their name, they are neutral towards that typeof damage.

------------------------------Question: Can I change Settings? Turn off the Voice Acting? -q4csv-------------------------------Answer:Unfortunately, no, you are not able to change your game settings or turn offthe voice acting. If you're early and the game and the Hero's voice isannoying you, fear not! His voice gets slower over time. It's only a fewcharacters that actually speak like he does.

Later on you'll be able to change the "Window" type to a different colorand slightly different layout, but the controls, text speed, and othersettings cannot be changed.

------------------------------Question: I'm having problems recruiting a character! -q5prc-------------------------------Answer:Take a look in the Stars of Destiny section of this guide. That section isdevoted to the characters you recruit automatically and characters you mustgo out of your way to recruit. That section is meant to be as spoiler-freeas possible and the characters are presented in chronological order.

------------------------------Question: The Nakil/Hafin Problem -q6nkh-------------------------------Answer:Nakil and Hafin are rather confusing characters to rectuit because they can"switch places," so to speak. For example, if you find Hafin in the MislatoRiver early in the game, you'll see the events with Nakil at yourHeadquarters once the lake has appeared.

However, if you wait until later, Nakil will appear at the Mislato River andHafin's scene will trigger at the Headquarters.

No matter which order you do it, the method for recruiting them is the same.Bring Asad to the Mislato River for the first character. Chronologicallyspeaking if you go to recruit the characters as soon as possible, thecharacter you'll find there is Hafin. Once you have one of the two characters,later on in the game, once you've returned from Cragbark the first time, youcan recruit the second character. Put Asad into your party and walk aroundfor a few days, then enter the Headquarters by foot. If the scene doesn'ttrigger, exit the Headquarters and walk around some more.

Once the scene triggers, you need to pass, literally a few months game timeby walking around and when you re-enter your Headquarters, a scene willplay. This can be somewhat random and difficult to trigger, it seems. It

didn't seem season based, though.

Nakil and Hafin are both missable characters, so try and recruit them as soonas possible. If you're at the set of events right before the Mission where the desert appears, it's too late to recruit them! They need to be done assoon as possible.

------------------------------Question: Help! A Quest isn't appearing for me! -q7qia-------------------------------Answer:Having trouble getting a recruitment Quest started?

There are four reasons this will happen.1: You're in the middle of a story event or Mission.2: Having certain quests active will stop other Quests from appearing, so tryfinishing off other quests.3: Try speaking with the characters who trigger the quest again, usually onceor twice. You may have missed a conversation with one of them.4: Try going ahead one scene in the game if you're in-between Missions. Thiswill mostly happen if you're after an event and you can go into the GrandHall and have a Yes or No Option to continue the game.

Finally, make sure you've recruited all prerequisite characters and anyprerequisite quests.

------------------------------Question: Who is the Assassin after Icas and how do I recruit him? -q8wia-------------------------------Answer:After the events dealing with Icas and Morrin's recruitment, you met a large,bald man who is trying to kill Icas. This man's name is Ouragan and it ispossible to recruit him in what is Chapter 8 of this FAQ. I'd suggestlooking in the Stars of Destiny Section for more details.

------------------------------Question: The Namna Problem -q9tnp-------------------------------Answer:Namna seems to be causing quite a few people recruitment issues.The short answer to this problem is this:There are two chances to recruit him. If you can't get him at the earlierpoint, which is after rectreiving three of the Chronicles, try watching ascene in the Grand Hall. If the Grand Hall doesn't trigger the next eventswith him, wait until later in the game. It's as simple as that. You have notlost your chance to recruit Namna if you've missed recruiting him as soon aspossible, but there does seem to be a rather short window available for hisrecruit until the end of the game.

It is possible to recruit Namna at a later time once you've taken FortArc.

If you have no idea what I'm talking about and are still trying to recruitNamna, check the Stars of Destiny Section.

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--- Basics ---

=============================================================================== -s2bsc-The Basics section goes over the very basics of Suikoden, which are allnecessary to Master to beat the game with ease. Not only will this sectioninclude the very basics of information, such as travel, controls, and battlebasics, but it will go a bit more in-depth into menus, their usage, stats,and types of damage.

The instruction manual that comes with the game is terrible, so these sectionshad to be made.

If you've never played a Suikoden game before, I'd suggest looking over theMenu screen section, as that is where there are changes from other RPGs.The stats may also seem foreign, since Suikoden doesn't use traditional stats,such as "Hit Percentage."

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Controls ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -bs1ct-It is not possible to change the controls in this game, so you're stuck withusing the default controls.

Stylus Use:It is possible to use the Stylus in Suikoden Tierkreis, however it only worksin place of the "A" Button, which is generally used to choose Accept, Okay,Continue, anything that means "Yes," generally. You cannot control yourcharacter with the Stylus, but it does work during conversations, on themenu screen, and in Battle.

During conversations, you can skip ahead of dialogue by clicking the charactertext box.In the Menu and Battle, just click the option you wish to choose to initiate.---------------------------Control Pad: Move your character. Pressing right moves your Hero right, left

moves him left, etc. There's nothing special about the Control Pad controls.---------------------------A Button:Select, Okay, Choose selected Command, action button, however you wish torefer to this button. A Button is the main command button in SuikodenTierkreis. On the Field, use this to examine, open chests, and speak tonon-playable characters.---------------------------B Button:Cancel, Back, No, the opposite of A. If you chose the wrong command on a Menu,Quest, Battle, or other screen, Press B to cancel back out of it.---------------------------Y Button:This button opens the Menu screen. The menu screen cannot be opened while ona Town Menu, but it can be opened on the Field Screens and World Map screens.----------------------------L and R Buttons:These are used on the menu screen on the Equipment and Status screens. Theyallow you to switch between the characters you're viewing without having tocancel out of the screen and pick another character manually.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Travel: Field and Menu ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -bs2tf-The Field sceen in Suikoden Tierkreis is broken down into four types, World MapTown, Dungeon, and Menu:

World Map | --------- | | | Town Menu | Dungeon | Menu /| | | Town Field Battle Field/Event

A "Field" screen is defined as a screen you can run around, speak with people,examine object, or fight battles. It it different from the World Map andMenu screens because in those screens, you point and click the option youwant.

The World Map is first encountered once you clear the first series of eventsin the game. Travelling on the World Map takes "time" in the form of days andseasons. The World Map is a "Menu" type screen in that you cannot controlyour character directly.

From the World Map, you may enter a Town, Dungeon, or the Menu screens. The

Menu screen is opened by pressing the Y Button. Towns or dungeons depend onwhere your cursor is over and where your character is currently located. Ifyour Hero is currently in a Forest or Desert, he's more likely than not in adungeon.

Dungeon Screens have chests, random encounters and are generally areas youcan explore. In Dungeons, press the X Button to open the Menu and the A button to open the Menu Screen. Control your character by pressing left tohead left, right to head right, and the like.

Town Menus are encountered when you enter a town area. Town areas usuallyhave an Inn, Item Shop, Weapon Shop, and various other areas, such as aResidence or Town Square where you will visit when events occur. To choosewhich area to enter, press up and down on the control pad and press A toenter the area. When you select an area from the Town menu, you're broughtto a Town Field area, where you can control your character.

When trvaelling on Field Screens, do you notice the different colors on thedoors when you switch areas? They look like "dots" or even have a "Diamond"shape and only occur where the area changes.

Green:-------------------If the door color is Green, you're staying in the same area, but switchingscreens to a new portion of the same area. For example, in a dungeon movingfrom one level to another. If you're in Town, typically the only time you'llsee this Green "dot" is in an Inn, when you're visiting other rooms in thesame area. This is mostly seen in larger dungeons.

Red:-------------------This typically occurs in Towns. When you're exploring a field area in a town,you'll notice a red dot that signifies the exit to the Town Menu screen.Basically, what Red is saying is that you're heading back to the "Area Select"on the Town screens.

The only other time you'll find this is in a large field-type screen, such asCitro Plains. In an area like that, when you approach a town, you'll see ared dot signifying entrance to the area.

Yellow:-------------------Typically only seen in Dungeons and open field-type areas, this color meansyou're going to head onto the World Map. It basically signifies the exitto a dungeon or field.

Watching the colors will make your travels quite a bit easier.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Days and Seasons ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -bs3ds-Suikoden Tierkreis has system of seasons and days that determine when certainevents are shown. Each time you travel somewhere, a certain amount of dayspasses. Days do not pass while you're on the Field Map, but days DO pass whenyou spend the night at an Inn.

You'll notice the numbers at the top left corner of the screen, along with astrange icon. The game starts and it looks something like a dark blue face.as the game continues, the icon changes to what looks like a closed Rose.Finally, later on, the icon changes to a Flower open in full bloom. Thisis what significies what season you're in.

The blue/black, circular, face-like icon represents "Sprout" Season.The pink and green flower that looks like a Rose before it blooms is the "Bud"season.The open, pink and yellow, flower is "Flower" Season.

The order of seasons is simple:Sprout -> Bud -> Flower -> Sprout -> Bud -> Flower. . . . . .

Each "Season" lasts an in-game "month," which is 30 days long.

Feel free to spend as much time as you want running around on the world map,as you could spend years and years game-time running around and the story won'tbe altered.

The seasons alter:Certain character recruitment events.Trade Rumors.Encountering strong area "Boss" monsters in a normal random encounter.

To elaborate on "encountering strong area 'boss' monsters. . .," Jale commentsearly on about how a strong monster appears in Flesaria Forest during FlowerSeason. If you run around, you may eventually encounter this "area boss."The area bosses are typically large monsters.

To see if an area has an "Area Boss" in another season, you need to fight abit. If you encounter "baby" type enemies, such as Larva, Chick, Buds, oranything that signifies they're not a full-grown enemy, come back in a seasonor two and you can fight the adult version.

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--- The Menus ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -bs4mu-The Menu is a screen you will see quite often in Suikoden Tierkreis. Youwill manage your characters, items, formation, weapons, and armor on the menuscreen. There are quite a few types of Menu Screen, such as the Quest,Town, and Party Menu screens.

Town Menu:-------------------The Town Menu is encountered when you enter any normal town. Depending onthe Town, the order of each area changes, but typically there are three typesof "fields" to enter from a town: Event Area, Exploration, and Shop area.Event Areas are areas to progress through the game and you're almost alwaystold to go there by the story itself.Exploration areas are areas such as a "Residence" or "Plaza" that don't haveanything to do with the immediate story, but may be used later or have someinformation about the Story, World, or Characters you may find interesting.Shops usually involve spending or making Potch. Shops include Weapon/Armor/Accessories, an Inn, and a Trading center. Not all towns have all of theabove.

Quest Menu:-------------------You do not have immediate access to the Quest Screen. But once you can useMoana, you can start accepting quests from the Quest Menu.

The top option on the Quest Menu will allow you to see which Quests areavailable. Depending on the Icon on the Left side of the screen byeach Quest Name, the Quests are different types:

A quest with a exclamation point, "!," denotes a "Mission," which arerequired for the Storyline. Some Quests, are also required for the Storyline.

A Hero icon, with a Main Character head on it, means the Main Character mustgo personally. These are usually in character recruitment type quests.This type of quest is called a "Leader Quest."

A Flag Icon indicated a Dispatch quest, where you send a party of charactersfor a certain amount of "Dispatch" days in order to complete the Quest. SomeDispatch Quests require certain stats to be high, such as Physical AttackPower or Luck. You'll know if the character will do well in a Quest if theyreact enthusiastically through their text on the top screen.

Note that while a Character is "Dispatched" on a Quest, you cannot use themin battle or for events, so make sure they're back and have reported if yousend important characters out.

Once you have access to the Corridor, which occurs after a story event, youcan warp to the Corridor through the Quest Menu. The Corridor will allow

you to use Wi-Fi and do Quests with other players.

The "View Quest History" Icon allows you to read the descriptions ofpreviously completed quests.

By "Reporting" a Quest or Mission, you get the reward. In many cases, youcannot accept a new Story Mission or Quest until you've reported an old one.

Accepting a Quest will start a Quest and Viewing Quests will allow you toview your currently accepted and not-reported Quests.

Party Menu:-------------------

Items: Allows you to sort, view, and use your current Items, Key Items,Weapons, and Armor. Key Items usually have some relevance to the story,while Weapons and Armor are equippable by characters. Unlike in previousSuikoden games, you do not have to equip items to characters to be able to usethem in battle.

LVL Represents Current character level. The higher this goes, the higherthe character base stats get.EXP is the Experience into a level a character is. Once the EXP total hits1,000, the Character levels up to the next level and the counter is reset to0 again.The Heart Icon is "HP" or "Health/Hit Points."The shiny yellow star-like Icon represents "MP" or "Magic Points."

-------------------Equipment: This command allows you to change equipment for each partymember. Not every character can wear every type of weapon and armor. Somecharacter, such as the main character, can equip two one-handed weapons, suchas swords. Other characters, such as Marica, are stuck with single-wieldand a Shield. Picking weapons for pure attack power is not always the bestoption, especially on a Mage.

Also, you can check weapon types from the Equipment Screen. Different weaponsproduce different types of damage. In fact, the types of damage ispractically identical to Persona 3, if you've ever played that. For example,Hand-To-Hand type weapons deal Strike based damage, Spears and Bows dealPierce, while Axes and Swords deal Slash type damage. There will be moreabout types of damage in the Battle section.

Also important on this screen is Weapon Range, which is used in battle.When checking a weapon, be sure not only to look at the "type," but the"range" as well. For example, certain types of Mage Staff may not have a"type," but they do have a Range: L, which stands for Long.

S: Short Range, does best in the front row in battle. Cannot attack when inthe back row.M: Medium Range, can attack when in the front and back rows.L: Does best in the back row in battle, can attack from the front and backrows. Generally not as powerful as short range and medium range weapons.

The weapon equipped to your characters do not influence stat progression.Switch in-between weapons based on situation as much as you'd like.

-------------------Marks of the Stars: This command allows you to view your currently equippedMarks of the Stars. This command is not available right at the beginning ofthe game but unlocks slightly later on. And, even later, you'll be able tomanipulate your Marks in order to choose which ones you want to use on eachcharacter.

You can only Use a Mark out of battle if it's a Recovery type, such as onethat will restore your HP.

-------------------Quest:The Quest Command covers both Quests and Missions. Only Quests that you haveActive and are not reported to Moana are found in the Quest section. Ifyou forget where you are in the game after a break for a few days, you canselect your current Quest and press the A Button. This will give you the"Quest Details," which are basically hints on where to go next. You cannotcancel or accept new Quests from the Quest command in the party Menu.

-------------------Formation:This important command allows you to change the formation of the charactersyou use in battle. Weaker characters with less HP, mostly mages, usuallydo best in the back row where they'll take less damage. Stronger characterswho specialize in physical attacks and have decent defense generally stayin the Front Row.

Though there are six spaces, you can only use four characters maximum.

When placing your characters, it's important to remember not only their roles,but their weapon types. A Hand-to-Hand user will be unable to attack fromthe back row, since he is a "S," attacker as found on weapon descriptions onthe "Equipment" portion of the Menu Screen. The "S" means he's a shortrange attacker that can only attack physically from the front row. A "L" meansthat the character can attack physically from the back row, has greateraccuracy there, and will still do complete damage.

S: Short Range, does best in the front row in battle. Cannot attack when inthe back row.M: Medium Range, can attack when in the front and back rows.L: Does best in the back row in battle, can attack from the front and backrows. Generally not as powerful as short range and medium range weapons.

Because the front and back rows only have three slots, you're going to needat least one of a Short or Long range fighter no matter which characters youchoose to use.

-------------------Character Information:This section allows you to see your character stats and information about

the character, as well as their title. Some characters, such as the Hero andimportant story characters, sometimes change their character Title andDescriptions as the story progresses.

Here's a quick view at what each icon means and how they will affect yourperformance in battle.

Base Values are found when completely unequipped with gear.

Sword, top left: Total attack power.Strength+Weapon Attack Power=Total Attack PowerBase strength would be found by completely removing your weapons. If you'reDual Wielding weapons, both weapons are factored into the Total Attack Power.Accessories and Armor can also raise your Total Attack Power.Attack Power is how strong your physical attacks are.

Shield, left: Total Physical Defense Power or base Base Defense/Vitality+Equipment Defense.The higher this stat is, the less damage you'll take from physical attacks.Heavy armor is the best way to raise your Physical Defense Power. Robesgenerally give you less Physical Defense. If a character uses a one-handedweapon and a Shield, he is likely to increase his physical defense as well.

Magic, top right: The wand represents Total Magic Power. If you're using aStaff, this value will be Base Magic Power+Magical Staff Attack Power.Accessories and Robes can also raise Total Magical Attack Power.Magical Attack Power is how strong your Magical Attacks are.

Shield, right: Total Magical Defense Power, or Base Magical Defense+EquippedMagical Defense. Usually, Accessories, Shields, and some Robes grant MagicalDefense Power.Magical Defense is your resistance towards Magical Attacks. The higher it is,the less damage you'll take from magic.

Hand, left: Total Skill, or Base Skill+Equipped Skill.This is hit percentage and multiple attack potential.Skill is typically raised through Hand-to-Hand type weapons and accessories.

Running Man, right: Total "Speed/Agility." Or Base Speed/Agility+EquippedSpeed Agility.How quickly a character acts in battle and possibly their chance at evadingattacks.Shoe type Accessories are generally the best way to raise Speed/Agility.

Star, left: Total Luck, or Base Luck+Equipment LuckIt's believed to affect critical hit rates and possibly Escape rates.Typically, the only way to raise Luck is by levelling or through equipment.

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------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -bs5ba-Suikoden Tierkreis is a turn-based RPG that uses four members in battle.

HP and MP:--------------------------------

Enemies deal damage to your Health, or HP, and you deal damage to their healthin return. You can view your health for each member by looking at the topscreen of your DS.The Value by the Heart Represents Current Health/Total Health.

When HP falls to 0, the character falls unconscious, or is "KO'd," alsoknown as "Knocked Out." You can revive them with Revival Statue items, butthey also regain consciousness after the battle ends, but with only 1 HP.

There are six ways to recover HP:- Items, such as Medicine and Mega Medicine can be used by everyone.- Recovery Marks, which, in the Suikoden Tierkreis Worlds, is magic. If acharacter does not naturally have healing magic, such as Healing Gleam, he orshe cannot recover HP through Marks. Recovery-type Marks can be used oncharacters that are not - Support Marks. Unlike Recovery Marks, Support Marks are character-specificand their abilites will not transfer to others. Support Marks include a typeof Auto-Regeneration, for example.- Support Characters, such as Erin, can recover some HP to your active partyevery round.- By spending the night at an Inn, you will fully recover your HP and MP.- Certain story events will automatically recover your HP and MP.

Magic works the same way. Using special skills, which you do not initiallyhave at the beginning of the game, you can use your MP. MP is not damagedby enemies, however, but when you run out you will be unable to use any moreMagic-type abilities.

You can recover MP in three ways:- Items, such as Mint, can recover your MP.- Spending the night at an Inn will fully recover your HP and MP.- Certain story events will automatically recover your HP and MP.

The Flow of Battle:--------------------------------

At the start of battle, you will see three choices on the left side of yourscreen. The three commands stand for:

Sword: Individual CommandPerson holding a sword: Automatic BattlePerson Running: Flee the battle.

There are also more commands that you will obtain later on.

By choosing Auto-battle, the characters in your current battle party will onlyuse Physical attacks for a round, and you will not be able to determine whichenemy they target. Though this seems bad, this is actually a way to quicklyfinish off groups of enemies that are weak. This is also good if you're boredwith random encounters in each area and just want to pay the minimum amountof attention. Generally, you will not use this during boss fights.

By choosing "Individual Command," you can choose commands for your charactersyourself. These are more varied than the simple "Attack" command.

Attack: Allows you to attack Physically.--------------Marks of the Stars: A choice you get later in the game, Marks act as "Magic."Marks require MP to use and when you have no MP left, the names of the Markswill be grey. The required MP to use Marks is found in the bottom right ofeach option. --------------Cooperative Attacks: Signified by two hands holding each other, CooperativeAttacks require two or more specific party members in your group. For example,Jale and Selen have the Cooperative Attack "Martial Artists." Experiment withdifferent characters in battle together and --------------Defense: By Defending, your characters will take less damage per round. If aShort (S) ranged weapon is on a character in the back row and you choose to"Attack," the Short ranged character will automatically defend instead. You can tell when a Monster is defending by the Yellow marks surround them atthe beginning of the round.---------------Items: Allows you to use Items from your Bag. Unlike previous Suikoden titles,Items do not have to be equipped onto a character to use them in battle.

Once you've given commands to your party, you're given the option to confirmyou've chosen all of your actions correctly. Choose to continue and watchhow your actions and the enemy actions work for the round!

Typically, Battle Flow will look something like this:

Round 1 Commands -> Battle: Character/Monster Turns -> Support Character ->Round 2 Commands -> Battle. . .

And so on.

Be sure to watch your HP every round and use Items or Marks to heal it!

Damage:--------------------------------

Damage in Suikoden Tierkreis isn't as simple as "Attack Power vs DefensePower." While it's true that having a weapon with Higher Attack Power will,generally, do more damage, there are other factors that influence thedamage done to enemies.

First, and most importantly, Rows in battle and Weapon Range.When choosing a weapon for your characters, it is important to choose abalance of weapon ranges. You can tell the range of a weapon by checking iton the equipped weapon itself.

Short (S) Range: Fists/Hand-To-Hand, Hammers, Claws, Two-handed Swords, One-Handed SwordsMedium (M) Range: Axes, Spears, ClubsLong (L) Range: Throwing Knives, Bows, Boomerangs, Magical Staves, Guns

So a character with a Fist in the back row will be completely unable tophysically attack! Be sure that characters are in proper formation beforeeven beginning a battle.

It's true that a weapon with higher attack power is generally better, howeversome other factors can trump it.

First, some characters can dual wield weapons. The Hero is capable of dual-wielding one-handed weapons, no one can dual wield a two-handed weapon such asan Axe or Spear, such as Swords. Two One-handed swords will almost alwayshave a higher attack power than a single two-handed weapon. However, notevery character can Dual Wield and instead can only use Shields with one-handedweapons.

Next, Skill is an important part of dealing damage. When you attack, surelyyou notice how many times a character can attack each turn? Well not all ofthose attacks Hit. Skill will help determine how many times a charactercan attack each time they run up and how many of those total attacks willhit.

Weapon "Type" is very important. This is new to the Suikoden series and youshould master it before getting too far into the game.

There are three weapons "Types," Slash, Strike, and Pierce.You can tell a weapon type by checking the Equipped weapon. All weapons, except magical staves, have a "type."

Here's a basic list of weapons and their types:Slashing: One-Handed Swords, Two-Handed Swords, Axes, Throwing Knives/DaggersStriking: Clubs, Hammers, Bommerangs, Fists (NOT Claws)Piercing: Spears, Bows, Claws (NOT Fists), Guns

Certain enemies have certain strengths and weaknesses to weapons. You cansee an enemy weakness when targeting them in battle.

The Slash, which is Sword and Axe-type weapons, is denoted by a crescent.A large, circular star-ish shape represents Strike, which is Fist and Clubtype weapons. The yellow shape that seems to be facing upwards, in somethingof a triangle or arrowhead shape, represents pierce, which is Spear and Bowtype weapons.

If, when fighting a monster, the mark below said monster is blocked out andhas a line through it, it means the monster is resistant to that type ofattacks. For example, if the Slash icon has a line through it, then Swordsand Axes won't do damage as effectively. The icon is generally grey when thishappens.

If there is no sign of any of the types of weaknesses or strengths, themonster in question is neutral towards attacks and your attacks will do"normal" damage, rather than additional or resisted damage.

Status Effects:--------------------------------The game does very little to explain status effects to you and the instructionmanual doesn't bother to at all.

Status effects, both negative and positive, become frequent throughout thegame.

Also, unlike many, many RPGs using negative status effects on the enemy isactually useful in Suikoden Tierkreis. In particular, Sleep, Paralyze, andUnbalance will make your battles much easier. You can easily kill some minorarea bosses, the season bosses, by sleeping them and using the "Spark"command.

Negative Status Effects:

Poison: Denoted by a skull over a character's head, the character's HP willbe drained at the end of every battle round. Antidotes cure this status.

Unbalance: Denoted by a little circle over a character's head, Unbalancemeans that the character has fallen off balance, usually due to an enemyattack or from certain Marks. Unbalance is cured naturally after a few rounds,but it leaves your characters defenseless.

Sleep: Like Unbalance, your characters are completely defensless when slept,which is denoted by a "zzz" over a character's head. Characters will wakeup when physically attacked by an enemy.

Paralyze: Paralyze has a chance of stopping the actions of the character.When paralyzed, sometimes a character will get the action off and other timeshe won't. This wears off naturally aftera few rounds.

Silence: Represented with a ". . ." over a character's Head, Silence will notallow a character to use magic. However, Physical marks, such as Masterpiece,work just fine.

Heartbreak: A character inflicted with this status effect, signified by abroken and crying heart over the character's head, will be unable toparticipate in cooperative attacks.

Confusion: Signified by a black curly line over a character's head, aconfused character does not take direct commands from you and may even attackhis or her own allies.

Bucket: One of the rarest status effects, this seems to hinder your hitpercentage.

Positive Status Effects:

Barriers: There are two types of barriers that increase your resistance tophysical and magical damage, respectively.

Fury/Rage: Denoted by a red steam over a character's head, Rage raises theaffected character's attack power at the expense of some defense. Very usefulfor your physical damage dealers. The Mark "Ire" can cause Rage, as can twocharacters with a close relationship. If there are two close characters inbattle and one falls into critical health or falls unconscious, the secondwill become enraged automatically.

Spring of Life: This Mark of the Stars allows a character to recove a smallamount of HP every round. It's an automatic status effect and cannot beturned off.

Alert: Similar to the Rage/Fury effect, Alert instead increases the power ofmagical attacks. Certain Marks of the Stars can cause this effect onto acharacter.

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--- Walkthrough ---

===============================================================================-s3wkt-Here's a quick guide to this Walkthrough, and the game as a whole. The fullWalkthrough is just beyond this, this is just to help your searches in easedue to the Walkthrough size, as well as to give you a basic idea of whereyou're supposed to go in case you don't want a full, step-by-step walkthrough.

-wktqg-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapter 1: Introduction -c1cv1- - Mission 1: Get Rid of the Eastern Laggarts -c1m1l-

- Citro Plains -c1cip- - Eastern Hill -c1esh- - Flesaria Forest and Forest Ruins -c1ffr- - Mission 2: Track Down Marica's Double -c1m2d- - Flesaria Forest - South -c1ffs- - Fortress Ruins -c1ftr-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapter 2: Order -c2odr- - Mission 3: The World's Largest Library -c2m3l- - Flesaria Forest - North -c2ffn- - Grayridge -c2gv1- - Mission 4: Expose Macoute's Evil -c2m4e- - Grayridge Mines -c2grm- - Grayridge -c2gv2- - Mission 5: To the Library at Last! -c2m5l- - Fort Arc -c2fa1- - Cynas -c2cn1- - Mission 6: Escape from the Order -c2m6e-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chaptrer 3: Defense -c3dfs- - Grayridge and Grayridge Mines -c3ggm- - Mission 7: Warn Citro Village! -c3m7w- - Fortress Ruins -c3rv2- - Mission 8: Defend Citro Village! -c3m8d- - Mission 9: To the Magedom of Janam -c3m9j- - Mislato River -c3mlr- - El-Qaral -c3eq1- - Fortress Ruins -c3rv3- - Character Recruitment - Anya -c3cra- - Selen -c3crs-

------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapter 4: Consorts -c4cnr- - Quest 1: 1st Empress Consort Shairah -c4cq1- - El-Qaral -c4eq1- - Mission 10: Scout Out Ladzaa Fortress -c4m10- - Mislato River -c4ml2- - Mission 11: Get Cougar Back Home -c4103- - Headquarters -c4qhc- - Character Recruitment - Sisuca -c4css- - Tongatihi -c4ctg- - Quest 2: 2nd Empress Consort Rizwan -c4cq2- - El-Qaral -c4eq2- - Mission 12: Help Research Chronicles -c4m12- - Recruitment Quest: Arcane Academy Tour -c4rc1- - Quest 3: 3rd Empress Consort Kureyah -c4cq3- - El-Qaral -c4eq3- - Mission 13: Escort me to Salsabil -c4m13- - Mislato River -c4ml3- - Salsabil -c4sv1- - Mission 14: Defend the Castle! -c4m14- - Headquarters -c4cc3-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapter 5: Alliance -c5aln- - Mission 15: Ladzaa Fortress Seige -c5m15- - Headquarters -c5hq1- - Recruitment Quest: Find Somebody -c5rc1- - Ladzaa Fortress -c5ldf- - Mission 16: Make Allies of the Porpos -c5m16- - Headquarters -c5hq2- - Character Recruitment

- Gadburg -c5crg- - Gineh Valley -c5gv1- - Tehah Village -c5thv- - Character Recruitment - Luvais -c5crl- - Muro -c5crm- - Ch'olui Mountains -c5cm1- - Naineneis -c5nin- - Coastal Cave -c5coc-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapter 6: Tension -c6tns- - Headquarters -c6uhq- - Character Recruitment - Semias -c6crs- - Wustum -c6crw- - Recruitment Quest: Order Approaches Naineneis -c6rcn- - Mission 17: Ladzaa Fortress Seige Again -c6m17- - Ladzaa Fortress -c6lfa- - Mission 18: Rescue the Prisoners -c6m18- - El-Qaral -c6eqf- - Mission 19: Goodbye, Magedom -c6m19- - Mission 20: Journey to the West -c6m20- - Headquarters -c6hlk- - Recruitment Quest: Get Rid of Citro Monster! -c6rc1- - Character Recruitment - Nomno -c6rco- - Yadima -c6rcy- - Icas, Morrin, Yovel -c6rci- - Geschutz, Minen, Buchse -c6rcg- - Khemia -c6rck- - Hafin -c6rch-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Chapter 7: Changes -ch7cg- - Tehah Village -c7hhv- - Character Recruitment - Sotah -c7rcs- - Nhazu -c7rcn- - Dogha -c7rcd- - Maybelle -c7crm- - Sphiel -c7crp- - Marsinah Plains -c7mhp- - Cragbark -c7rgk- - Headquarters -c7qtr- - Character Recruitment - Balsam, Yod -c7rcb- - Nuzhat -c7rcz- - Rekareka, Tuhululu -c7rct- - Nakil -c7rck- - Numnu -c7rcu- - Dromon, Xebec, Felecca -c7rcx- - Gorno -c7rcg- - Mount Svatgol - Mission 21: Help the Furious Roar! -c7m21- - North Marsinah Hills -c7nmh-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapter 8: Divine -ch8dv- - Headquarters -c8hq1- - Character Recruitment - Autar -c8rca- - Chein -c8rch- - Mission 22: Pharamond Seige -c8m22- - Pharamond -c8pv1- - Headquarters -c8hq2- - Character Recruitment - Ouragan -c8rco-

- Mission 23: Nab the Intruders! -c8m23- - Pharamond -c8pd2- - Woodland Village -c8wlv- - Noslaw Woods -c8nlw- - Headquarters -c8hqr- - Mission 24: Defend Pharamond! -c8m24- - Wilds of Veile -c8wvl- - Headquarters -c8hq4- - Character Recruitment - Yula -c8rcy- - Mourgent -c8rcg- - Amaralicht, Quillard -c8rcq- - Bosche, Lathilda -c8rcl- - Lubberkin -c8rcb- - Hina -c8crh- - Savina -c8rcv- - Megion, Eusmel, Nictis -c8crg- - Mission 25: Engage the Archivists! -c8m25- - Character Recruitment: - Namna, Part 1 -c8cn1-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapter 9: Despair -ch9rp- - Mission 26: Hurry to the Magedom! -c9m26- - El-Qaral -c9eqf- - Desert -c9ds1- - Salsabil -c9lbk- - Mission 27: Find the Desert Chronicle! -c9m27- - Headquarters -c9qdc- - Character Recruitment - Taj -c9crj- - Tsaubern -c9cru- - Ramin -c9crr-

- Recruitment Quest: Get Rid of the Mislato Monster -ch9ml- - Recruitment Quest: One More Mission -ch9om- - Janam Desert -c9jd2- - Recruitment Quest: Mysterious Ruins - Desert - Buried Mage City -c9bmc- - Headquarters -c9hqd- - Character Recruitment - Misrach -c9crh- - Nofret -c9crf- - Mission 28: To the Tower of the Way -c9m28- - Tower of the Way -c9trw- - Heeadquarters -c9hoa-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapter 10: Offensive -ch10o- - Mission 29: Fort Arc Siege -c1029- - Fort Arc -c10ft- - Headquarters -c10h1- - Character Recruitment - Gilliam -10crg- - Mission 30: Make Allies of the Auster Folk -c1030- - Mount Svatgol -c10sv- - Lugenik -c10lk- - Headquarters -c10sm- - Mission 31: Rescue Sophia! -c1031- - Fort Arc -c10as- - Headquarters -c10s2- - Character Recruitment - Darrow -10crd- - Yomi, Chihaya -10cry- - Namna, Part 2 -10crm- - Mission 32: Showdown with Him! -c1032- - Character Recruitment - Tigre -10crt-

- Mun-Tsang -10cru- - Keflen, Belemuel -10crk-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapter 11: Collapse -ch11p- - Mission 33: Check out Rarohenga -c1133- - Rarohenga -c11rh- - Character Recruitment - Hao-Shi -11cro- - Zayin -11crz- - Headquarters -c11q2- - Character Recruitment - Kow-Low, Rufa -11crw- - Enumclaw -11cre- - Mission 34: Cynas Siege -c1134- - Cynas -c11ys- - Tower of the Way -c11tw- - Mission 35: Check Things Out -c1135- - Headquarters -c11rt-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapter 12: Finale -ch12f- - Mission 36: Find the 12th Chronicle! -c1236- - Other Cynas -c12oc- - Headquarters -c12nb- - Mission 37: The Final Battle -c1237- - Statue of the One King -c12ok-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Throughout the duration of the Walkthrough, I will refer to the main characteras "you," the "Hero" or the "Main Character."

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~~~ Chapter 1: Introduction ~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-c1cv1-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Citro Village ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ Characters: Main Character, Marica, Jale, LiuItems: Medicine x4Key Items: None

Item Shop: Weapon and Armor Shop: ----------------------- ------------------------| Medicine 50 | | Wooden Stick 50 || Mega Medicine 500 | | Bone Kukri 200 || Antitoxin 50 | | Cudgel 500 | ----------------------- | Bone Fists 300 | | Wooden Bow 150 | Accessories: | Boomerang 1,000 | ----------------------- | Bone Dagger 150 || Leather Helm 80 | | Corps Shield 100 || Pointy Hat 50 | | Stomach Band 100 || Sandals 80 | | Tunic 200 || Mittens 80 | | Leather Armor 700 | ----------------------- | Robe 60 | ------------------------

After the opening cutscenes and naming your character, you gain control.Check the glowing blue orb next to where you start to save your game. There'snothing else to do in the Gathering Spot, so exit the area and watch a shortscene. Enter the newely opened Town Square.

Speak with the first man you come to on the right, he's in blue, and you'llmeet Dirk. After a short scene, exit the Town Square and enter the newelyopened Elder's House.

Inside the Elder's House watch another scene. Speak with Sisuca and Rajim ifyou want to, but otherwise there's nothing else to do here exit to the GeneralStore. You receive MEDICINE x4 and now Jale joins the party. If you wish, takesome time to shop at the General Store, but there's not a lot you can buy atthis point with a measly 100 Potch to your name. The Village Woman in thisarea gives you a nice tip to start with: While trading, Cotton Threads sellwell in Citro Village.

Once you're ready, exit the General Store and head back to the Town Square.Watch another short scene. Dirk joins your party and you automaticallyaccept your first Mission. He gives you some brief information on Missions andtells you that they can be checked from the main menu.

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Get Rid of Eastern Laggarts

---------------------------------------------------Client: Mayor Rajim -c1m1l-Reward: 500 PotchDescription:The Laggarts from the Eastern Hill have been wreaking havoc near the villagelately. I want you to take care of them, but be careful! They've gotten reallyvicious.Information:- Citro Village Defense Corps outing.- Monster Hunting- Around the Eastern Hill- By the end of the day. At this point, the time limit doesn't matter.---------------------------------------------------

Exit the Town Square and then choose to "Exit Village." You may want to headback to the Gathering Spot and save your game before, though.

Note that from now on, you'll find someone at the Gathering Spot that asks youif you want to rest. Resting acts as an Inn and allows you to recover anylost health. Come back to the Gathering Spot if, at any time during yourmission, you're weakened.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Citro Plains ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c1cip-Enemies: Grass Squirrel, Laggart, X Bee

You actually have to get to the Eastern Hill before you can complete yourmission. Spend some time fighting on the world map before you continue to helplevel up your level 1 characters. You should also note the Cooperative attackthat requires all four members of your group.

You'll want to switch Dirk and Marica's positions in battle, since Maricastarts with a Bow.

Just to the south of the village and a bit to the east is a small area calledthe Farmer's House. Speak with the farmer, Yadima, and a short scene willplay. Though visiting Yadima is optional for now, he is a a recruitablecharacter later on and it's good to know where he is.

From the Farmer's House, continue east and then north. Ideally, you'll wantto fight around a bit and maybe hit level 2 or 3. Dirk gives you some adviceabout weapon effectiveness in a short scene next to your goal.

"There are three basic ways to attack: Slash, Pierce, and Strike. 'Slash' with

a one-handed swordm 'Pierce' with a Spear or arrows, and 'Strike' with a cudgelor fists."

This is very important, so make sure you remember it when choosing weapons foryour party members later on. Continue north and enter the area.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Eastern Hill ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c1esh-Characters: NoneItems: Mega Medicine, Cheery InscenceKey Items: NoneEnemies: Laggart, X Bee, Grass SquirrelBoss: None

After a short scene a quick battle automatically begins. It's the same enemiesyou've been fighting outside, so you shouldn't have any trouble. If you'renot having any problems with battles at this point, you may just want to chooseAuto-Battle to reduce the time spent fighting.

Follow the path east and then northwest. Press the circle button next to thatstrange blue chest and you'll receive a MEGA MEDICINE. At the intersection justto the north, go west. Open the chest up here and you'll get a CHEERY INCENSE,which will be a useful item for a boss.

Head back to the intersection and head east this time. A large and glowingblue orb, identical to the one found in the Gathering Spot, will act as a savepoint. Save if you desire, but otherwise head east onto the next screen. Headwest up the next short screen and you'll be in a rocky area. Follow the rockypath west, fight an encounter with some more Laggarts, and watch a scene. Thechoice doesn't matter, you'll just head back anyway since there's a dead end.

Backtrack to the east and watch a scene and you head back west automatically.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Flesaria Forest and Forest Ruins ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c1ffr-Characters: None

Items: NoneKey Items: Shining LegacyEnemies: Laggart, X Bee, Grass Squirrel, Googly Seed, Spider Hopper, ThornMushroomBoss: Skull Guts, Skull Guts x3

After a short scene, you gain control over the Hero. Head west onto the nextscreen for another scene. Now would be a good time to save your game and whenyou regain control, continue west.

Once you're in the Forest Ruins continue west for another scene.

============================================Boss: Skull GutsItems: Iron Orex1

This boss is quite a bit harder than the normal enemies in the area, withnormal attacks doing around 25-30 damage a hit. He also doesn't take a lotof damage from your attacks, usually only around 10-20. Fortunately, itdoesn't have a ton of hitpoints, and you'll probably be able to kill it intwo rounds of normal attacks or Cooperative attacks. Skull Guts is more of a"mid-boss." Just keep your HP around 50 and you'll be fine.============================================

After a short scene, you're pretty much forced to "Run the Other Way," andyou'll head west automatically. Continue west through two screens, there'snot much to do, and watch a scene on the third screen.

============================================Boss: Skull Guts x3Items: Iron Ore x3, Medicine x2

As the game suggests, you can now use Marks of the Stars. With three SkullGuts, you'd easy be overwhelmed with just physical attacks, so have everyoneuse their "Marks." Your hero has Breath of Flame, Marica has "Healing Gleam,"which is used to heal characters without using Medicine items, Jale has "BindFlash," and Dirk, unfortunately, doesn't have any.

Stick with normal attacks with Dirk and Marica while Jale and your Hero usetheir "Marks" on separate foes. The Marks should do over 100 damage each and,paired with Marica and Dirk's physical attacks, you should easily be able toclear out the first Skull Gut on the first round or, if you're lucky, the Hero's Breath of Flame might kill the first in one hit and your othercharacters will kill the second Skull Gut on thefirst round. Either way,on the second round, have the higher MP Hero, Jale naturally has 10 or so lessMP than the Hero, use Breath of Flame on the third Skull Gut and have everyonephysically attack. That should end the battle.

You probably won't need healing in this fight, but if you do, heal anyone whohas less than 50 HP with Marica's Healing Gleam.

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You receive the SHINING LEGACY. Your HP and MP have been completely restoredand now you need to walk out. Head south off the boss screen and then backeast through three screens and when you exit the ruins, watch another scene.

Head back east two more screens and watch a scene. Mission Accomplished!

Now back at the Eastern Hill, head east back to the larger screen and thenhead west to the intersection, where you should head back south. Continue backwest and onto the world map.

Head east first and enter the Farmer's House. Speak with Yadima here for ashort scene. You can come back here later, since Liu wants to head back toCitro, first. Head back to the World Map and go back north and re-enterCitro.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Citro Village ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c1cv2-Characters: NoneItems: NoneShop Inventories remain unchanged.

Watch a short scene and your new goal is presented.

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Track Down Marica's Double---------------------------------------------------Client: Marica -c2m2d-Reward: Bone AxeDescription:It's bad enough she's pretending to be me, but then she threatened thevillagers with a huge axe, too?! We've got to find this girl and see who sheis!Information:- Find Marica's Double.- Looks just like Marica, but is reportedly wielding a big axe.- Went off into the north forest.---------------------------------------------------

Since you probably have a ton of Laggart Pelts on you, Liu suggests you visitthe General Store before continuing. Listen to his recommendation and speakto the woman in pink near the back of the screen. Originally, when you spoketo her before, she told you about Cotton Threads. This time, she allows youto trade. Choose to sell Trade Goods and sell some of your Laggart Pelts. If

you were lucky enough to get any Cotton Threads to drop, sell some of those,too.

Now that you should have some money, I suggest upgrading your equipment.Buying a Leather Armor or two for your characters is a good idea. Please notethat the Robe is something of a waste for Marica, since her Mark is healing,which doesn't increase with Magic Power. If you lack the Potch for three sets of Leather armor, one for Jale, the Hero, and Marica, you might as wellget the Robe and the other two Leather armor. If you still have extra money,you may want to buy two Kukris for your Hero and have him dual wield overusing the Cudgel, but you'll lose 2 attack power that way. It's your choice.At the very least, I'd suggest getting one of them so you can dual-wield itwith a powerful sword you'll get later on.

Remember that you can save your game at the Gathering Spot, but otherwise,there's nothing more you can do in the town. As you exit the village, watcha scene. Dirk leaves your party.

You now have access to the full world map! If you want to run around in thearea you were before, choose to enter Citro Plains.

If you're feeling really lucky, you can do some risky levelling at this point.There's a pretty large chance that you will die doing it, but if you succeed,you'll get 5+ levels in your very first battle. It's certainly not necessary,but if you like being overlevelled, go for it. It takes away some of thechallenge for the next few areas, however.To do this, you need to enter the Citro Plains and head south beyond theFarmer's House. You'll see a lake and a dungeon to the east. Continue southand circle around the water to the east and enter the dungeon. In here, you'relooking for a set of two Ironripper Rats. Not any other groups of enemies,just two of them. Escape until you encounter them. Then, once you do, youmust have your Hero and Jale use their Marks of the Stars on the same enemyeach round until the first one is dead, while Marica uses Healing Gleamevery round. With the enemies doing 70 damage a hit, it requires a gooddeal of luck to survive, but once you kill one monster off, you should be ableto easily deal with the second. If you are successful in this battle, yourlevel will skyrocket and you'll be able to kill more enemies here for fastlevel building.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Flesaria Forest - South ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~

-c1ffs-Characters: NoneItems: Mint, Mega MedicineKey Items: NoneEnemies: Spider Hopper, Thorn Mushroom, Fanged Baboon, Googly Tree Bud, GooglySeed, Saw Kingfisher, Geldi MonkeyBoss: Saw Kingfisher

Head east on the first screen and watch a scene. Hotupa temporarily joins yourparty, but he isn't usable in battle. If you speak with the man on the right,he will let you rest to recover HP and MP.

There's nothing down the path to the south, so head east from the caravan.Shortly into the next screen, watch a scene. There are three paths here, butthe eastern and Northern paths lead to dead ends, so head down the south/south-eastern path. Follow this path east and northeast and watch another scene.

============================================Boss: Saw Kingfisher - LargeItems: None

This isn't your normal Saw Kingfisher! This is a pretty straightforward fight,considering your limited options. Use Breath of Flame with the Hero and BindFlash with Jale every round, while Marica attacks physically. Have Maricause Healing Gleam whenever someone takes damage. If you find your physicalattacks to be stronger than your Marks of the Stars, which is possibledepending on your level, stick with those, but otherwise the boss has veryhigh defense and you'll probably only be doing a tiny bit at a time.

After a few rounds, watch the scene.============================================

Marica? joins your group. If you need to rest after that boss, head down thefar southeastern path, which leads to the World Map. You can head out if youwant to rest at Citro village to resupply or to get some new gear. You mayhave some more Cotton Threads and Wool Yarns at this point, which will sellwell in Citro.

Otherwise, just head north from the boss location. At the next intersection,head west and follow the path west to the exit. Continue west through the nextscreen, where you should head east until you reach an intersection. At thisintersection, head up the northern path and you'll go west. Open the chestup here and you'll receive a MINT.

Head back to the intersection, this time taking the southeastern path. Aftera few steps, you'll encounter another small intersection. Take the path to

the south and at the end, open the chest for a MEGA MEDICINE. Head back to theintersection and continue east. Save your game at the glowing blue orb to thenorth and as you head east, watch a scene. Exit Flesaria Forest - South.

Once you're on the World Map again, enter the Fortress Ruins.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Fortress Ruins ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c1ftr-Characters: Hotupa, MoanaItems: NoneKey Items: NoneEnemies: NoneBoss: King Sawfisher - Renegade

Watch a scene and head southwest onto the next screen and continue west throughthe next screen. You can't go up the stairs to the northwest just yet, sohead south through the door. Continue west, and Marica? won't let you go allthe way, so go south for a scene.

After the scene, head back to the previous scene and head back east. Marica?still won't let you head west, so just follow the eastern path and watch yetanother scene. You'll find the monster at the entrance, which is about twoscreens to the east.

============================================Boss: Saw Kingfisher - RenegadeItems: Mega Medicine x1

As Marica? says, only she can kill the boss, but anyone can damage it. Thisis pretty much the same battle as the previous one. The Saw Kingfisher candeal a good amount of damage quickly, so make sure you heal when you get below60 or so HP with Marica's Healing Gleam. Otherwise, attack if your physicalattacks do a good amount of damage or use your Marks of the Stars.

If no one needs healing, Marica and Marica? can use a Co-op attack that doesan extremely large amount of damage, usually over 150! You may even want touse that every round and have your Hero use Medicines if anyone needs healingwhile Jale attacks and Marica and Marica? use Counterparts every round.

This is another pretty fast and straightforward battle.============================================

After the scenes, head back west and south through the screens until you reachthe Gateway again and Marica? eventually leaves your group.

Mission Accomplished! Hotupa joins your group and you can now use him to fightwith you. Moana also officially joins your group at this point, but you won'tbe able to use her for some time.

Now we have a new goal. From the Gateway, head west and watch a short sceneand Moana joins you, however she is unusable in battle. Before you continue,you may want to make sure you have some Antitoxins on you, since enemies canpoison you in the next area.

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~~~ Chapter 2: Order ~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-c2odr-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Flesaria Forest - North ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c2ffn-Characters: NoneItems: NoneKey Items: NoneEnemies: Geldi Monkey, Fanged Baboon, Mossball, Googly Seed, Googly Tree Bud,Saw KingfisherBoss: None

---------------------------------------------------Mission: The World's Largest Library---------------------------------------------------Client: Main Character -c2m3l-Reward: 500 PotchDescription:Hotupa said there's a huge library, biggest in the world, in a city calledCynas. Maybe we can find out something about those weird books there! Cynasis north, he said.Information:- Go to Cynas Library and find out about books.- Cynas is to the north.---------------------------------------------------

Head west from the entrance and you soon encounter an intersection. Ignorethe north path, as there isn't anything up there, and head west where you'll

encounter another intersection. Take the southern path onto the next screen.

Another intersection is immediately presented to you. Head up the northernpath and you'll soon reach a sign. Read the sign, and you'll know whichdirection you need to go if you've paid attention to the story. We'reheading for Grayridge, so head up the eastern path. On the next screen, headwest and then west at the intersection onto the world map.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Grayridge ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c2gv1-Characters: NoneItems: NoneKey Items: None

Item Shop: Weapon and Armor Shop: ----------------------- ------------------------| Medicine 500 | | Bone Mace 6,000 || Mega Medicine 5,000 | | Iron Mace 28,000 || Mint 20,000 | | Iron Sword 10,000 || Antitoxin 500 | | Bone GreatSword 15,000 || Cough Drop 500 | | Bone Spear 8,000 || Tranquilizer 500 | | Bone Talons 8,000 || Revival Statue 25,000 | | Bone Bow 5,000 | ----------------------- | Tree Staff 2,000 | | Wooden Shield 5,000 | Accessories: | Martial Arts Gi 7,000 | ----------------------- | Cloth Armor 12,000 || Bone Helmet 1,800 | | Bone Mail 15,000 || Cotton Hat 2,000 | | Wool Robe 5,000 || Sun Cape 6,000 | ------------------------| Cotton Shoes 1,500 || Leather Boots 4,500 | Inn: 10 Potch/Night| Gloves 1,600 || Copper Armband 4,000 | -----------------------

Watch a scene upon entry. Enter the Vendor/Trading Post for a scene and, asyou'll notice, prices are absolutely horrible. Don't bother buying anythingat all, but you needed to watch the scene triggered at the shop to continue.Though the weapons may be appealing and you may have enough Potch to affordthem, they all have an extra 0 attached so don't be tempted.

If you have any Herbal Medicine from your fights, this is a nice place tosell them. Laggart Pelts also sell extremely well here, you should probablysell the rest of them that you have since Grayridge buys them at one of thehighest prices in the game. Of course, you could always wait until the nexttown, which buys the pelts for 20 Potch more, but that's your decision.

Exit the shops and enter the Inn for another scene. There's a save point inthe northwestern portion of the Inn for you to use, but otherwise there'snothing in the rooms. Exit the Inn when you're done for another scene.

There's nothing terribly important at the alley, so head to "Outside Ch Hall."After the scene, head east and speak with Gilliam for your next scene.

Mission Accomplished! . . .Sort of.

Exit the Chapter Hall for another scene and listen to their advice. Head tothe Inn for your next scene, which is triggered by speaking to the Innkeeper.Logan and Erin temporarily join your party, replacing Hotupa in battle. Unfortunately, you can't remove him and use Hotupa at this point.

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Expose Macoute's Evil---------------------------------------------------Client: Erin -c2m4e-Reward: 5,000 PotchDescription:Macoute has been using the tax he took from the people to line his own pockets.I want you to help me find proof. Then I bet you'll get your pass right away!Information:- Get proof of Macoute's wrongdoing.- Check the nearby mine.---------------------------------------------------

Exit the Inn for another scene and enter the "Mine."

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Grayridge Mines ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c2grm-Characters: Logan, ErinItems: Iron Shield, Revival Statue, Iron Sword, Iron OreKey Items: Noble SteelEnemies: Shell Baboon, Poison Viper, Spiked Lizard, Armored Spider, GrayTurtle, Silkmoth LarvaBoss: Six-Eyed Worm, Gilliam, Cynas Conscript x2

The Poison Vipers in this area are particularly nasty, as their normal physicalattack hits your entire front row for 30-40 damage! Be careful when fightingthem and keep your HP up. They have quite a bit of HP and may cause someproblems at first.

After the opening scene, Logan and Erin officially join your group. Head north

and watch a short scene, the continue east and north and west until you reachyour first intersection. Head down the path to the south and follow this sidepath south and west and south again. Go down the ladder to the next screen.Down on the lower level, head east and south and at the very bottom of thescreen you'll find a chest containing an IRON SHIELD. head back north and westup the ladder to the previous screen. Go back to the intersection, where youwill want to head west. Soon you'll reach another intersection.

At the second intersection, head west and follow the path south until youreach what appears to be a dead end. It's not, however, and if you hugthe left wall where there's a light coming out of it. You'll be able towalk through the wall! Head south and you'll find a secret room with a chestthat contains a REVIVAL STATUE. Head back north and back to the intersection.

Head north, the path you didn't take last time, up this path until the verytop of the screen and you'll reach, guess what, another intersection. Headeast up here and follow the path until, once again, it appears to be a deadend. Fortunately, the hidden path should be somewhat obvious this time. Hugthe right wall near the top corner, where the light is, and walk through thewall to the hidden room where a chest containing an IRON SWORD awaits you.Head back north and west to the intersection.

Head west and climb down the ladder. Watch a scene. When you regain control,walk off the gateway platform to the north and head west. Hug the wall andexit to the southwest.

Now you should be in a green/yellow glowing area. Follow the southern path,ignoring the ladder you'll probably see to the west. That's the ladder wewent down to get the Iron Shield, so there's no hidden path. Continue eastuntil you reach an intersection, where you should continue east. Soon, you'llreach a second intersection. Ignore the southern path and continue east,following the path south until you reach a third intersection. Head southand open the chest at the dead end for an IRON ORE. Head back north up to theintersection.

This time, ignore the path to the south and head west, following this pathwest and then south until you reach another intersection. Ignore the southpath this time and continue back west. Follow this path north, west, and southand climb down the ladder at the end to reach the next level.

On B3, you'll immediately encounter a save point to the east. I suggestusing it. If Jale has been using fists, hand-to-hand, you may want to switchweapons, since he won't be doing a lot of damage to the boss.

Continue east until you trigger a scene.

============================================Boss: Six-Eyed WormStrength: StrikeItems: Gold Ore, Bone Club

You don't have any super powerful Cooperative attacks this time to kill thebioss quickly, so we have to fight him the old fashioned way. Fortunately,the boss only hits for around 30-40 damage a hit and now that you probablyhave over 150 HP, that much isn't a problem. Have Marica use Healing Gleamany time someone falls below 80 HP and health won't be too much of a problem,since the boss only gets one attack per round. However, that doesn't meanthe boss doesn't have a trick up his sleeve. He has an attack that hitsall four of your members and can cause Paralysis. The Paralysis will be aproblem, since it can hinder your damaging of the enemy.

Since the boss generally likes to use his area attack every round, Maricamay not be able to keep up healing after three or four rounds, so make sureyou watch your HP and use Medicines when necessary. You'll probably want Jaleto use the Medicines if necessary.

Don't bother with the Hero's Mark of the Star, as it probably won't break 50damage, meaning his physical attacks are stronger. You may want to try usingJale's, though, in order to paralyze the boss and increase the damage that youdo while reducing the amount you take.

Do you see the marks under the Six-Eyed Worm's name? This denotes his strengthand weakness. Jale's strike attacks aren't going to do much damage to the bossand, in fact, he'll probably end up doing half the amount of your Hero andLogan. If your Hero has an Iron Sword and Kukri equipped, he should easily break 120 damage per round!============================================

Head back to the save point so that you don't lose your progress and continueall the way to the east. After examining the lift here, watch a short scene.You won't go up just yet, but it will act as a shortcut later. Exit to theeast for a scene.

You receive the Key Item NOBLE STEEL and each of your characters have accessto new Marks of the Stars. Take a few minutes to check out your new Marks.The Hero's Mark is quite nice, and Marica will finally have a stronger attackto use her MP on. Check around the room if you want, but otherwise exit tothe west.

Head up the elevator and after a short scene, head south for another scene.

============================================Boss: Gilliam, Cynas Conscriptx2Strength: Gilliam: Slash, Pierce | Cynas Conscript: Slash, StrikeItems: Revival Statue, Broadsword, Iron Mail

The three sets of enemies have a good deal of strengths this time around!One weapon type just isn't going to work here, so I hope you have a variety.Remember, Swords are Slash, Bows and Lances are Pierce, and Fists are Strike.

If you have Swords equipped on your Hero, have him use Breath of Flame. Ifhe has his Cudgel still, have him use physical attacks paired with Masterpieceon Gilliam. At the start, Marica should use Rain of Spears in order todamage everything, while Jale uses Two-Way Strike on Gilliam. Logan shouldjust stick with normal physical attacks on the Cynas Conscripts, since helikely has a Lance equipped. Breath of Flame should do around 100 damageand Two-Way Strike should do around 200! Two-Way Strike does 10% HP damagein return to Jale though, so watch his HP.

If you use Breath of Flame, Logan's physical attack, and Marica's Rain ofSpears, one of the Cynas Conscripts should fall on the first round, and thesecond will fall on the next. With them gone, go all out on Gilliam. Aftertwo rounds, he should have at least 400 damage on him from Jale's Two-WayStrike.

Gilliam is rather powerful, doing around 50 damage a hit, but he unbalanceshimself with his attacks so he can't do it every round. If you can quickly killoff the Cynas Conscripts, damage shouldn't even be an issue unless it's Jale.Make sure you watch Jale's health because Two-Way Strike eats it up prettyquickly. Since Gilliam constantly unbalances himself, he's not particularlymuch of a threat.

Once only Gilliam is left, keep up with the Hero's Breath of Flame and use anyMP Jale might have left on Two-Way Strike. Logan, if using a spear, is prettyout of luck damage-wise, so have him act as a healer with Medicines whileMarica uses Rain of Spears every round. After the 600 or so damage fromJale, it should only take a round or two more to finish Gilliam's HP off.============================================

Watch a scene and Logan and Erin leave your group.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Grayridge ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c2gv2-Characters: NoneItems: NoneKey Items: Pass

After Chapter Hall Events: Item Shop: Weapon and Armor Shop: ----------------------- ------------------------| Medicine 50 | | Bone Mace 600 || Mega Medicine 500 | | Iron Mace 2,800 || Mint 2,000 | | Iron Sword 1,000 |

| Antitoxin 50 | | Bone GreatSword 1,500 || Cough Drop 50 | | Bone Spear 800 || Tranquilizer 50 | | Bone Talons 800 || Revival Statue 2,500 | | Bone Bow 500 | ----------------------- | Tree Staff 200 | | Wooden Shield 500 | Accessories: | Martial Arts Gi 700 | ----------------------- | Cloth Armor 1,200 || Bone Helmet 180 | | Bone Mail 1,500 || Cotton Hat 200 | | Wool Robe 500 || Sun Cape 600 | ------------------------| Cotton Shoes 150 || Leather Boots 450 | Inn: 0 Potch/Night| Gloves 160 || Copper Armband 400 | -----------------------

Shop prices are still extremely high in Grayridge, so don't bother buyinganything. You may be tempted to sell the Ores you received from the manyencounters in the Mines, but they sell rather low in Grayridge

You're automatically given a free night at the Inn for your troubles. Beforecontinuing, you may want to equip your party members with the new gear youreceived as spoils from the last fight. The Hero does well with the Broadswordand the Iron Sword found in the Mines and Marica will do well if you equip herwith the Bone Club, since it's a medium range weapon. With a Medium range,she can stay in the back row and still damage enemies with physical attacks.The Iron Mail should go on the Hero or Jale, since they usually stay in thefront line.

Exit the Inn and enter the "Outside Ch Hall" or, Outside the Grayridge OrderChapter Hall. Approach the gates to the east and watch a scene. You, finally,receive the PASS.

Mission Accomplished!

When you regain control, exit the Hall for another scene. Continue west foryet another scene. Exit the Chapter Hall.

Prices in the shops are finally back to normal at this point, so stock up!if you've sold all of your Laggart Pelts and Herbal Medicines, you shouldhave a good deal of Potch. Though Marica may be equipped with a Boneclub, you may also choose to get her a Tree Staff. This is a nice item thatis has a Long Range and will allow Marica to remain safe in the back row whilestill being powerful with Rain of Spears, but it comes at the sacrifice ofattack power. You may also want to get her the Bone Bow, just to have acharacter who can use piercing attacks, but I'll leave it up to you to decide.For Jale, you can upgrade his Fists. Please note that the Bone Talonsare a piercing attack, so to balance the Hero's Slash and Jale's pierce, youneed someone with a Strike, which the Bone Cudgel covers. Bone talons are

considers "Claws" over Fists.

Before you go all out, though, be sure you do save some money for the nexttown. You only want to buy a weapon or two here and spend most of your moneyat the next main area, where there will be upgrades. But certain weapons,like the cheap Tree Staff, are nice. Also, it's highly unlikely that you'llbe able to buy everything in the next town, so stocking up on at least somecheap weapons and armor is a good idea. I would suggest holding out on buyingany armor or accessories for now and instead waiting until later. You'llwant around 8,000 Potch on you.

Once you're ready, head into the Inn for another scene. Erin rejoins you.Immediately head back inside the Inn and choose to edit your party members.Put Hotupa back in your party and click "Edit - Sup." Erin has joined you, butshe isn't being used yet. Add her to your party to receive her Repose effect,which will restore one Ally's HP at the end of every round. Unlike battlemembers, you won't have to equip Erin with anything.

---------------------------------------------------Mission: To The Library at Last!---------------------------------------------------Client: Main Character -c2m5l-Reward: 50 PotchDescription:We can finally go to Cynas now that we got our pass! I don't like that Orderheadquarters is there, but we wanna find out about those books. And Erinwants to go, too.Information:- Go to Cynas Library and find out about the books.- Cynas is to the north.---------------------------------------------------

Once you have a full party and are regeared, exit town. Enter Fort Arc.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Fort Arc ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c2fa1-Characters: NoneItems: NoneKey Items: None

After th opening scene, head north and enter the Fort for another scene. Onceyou regain control, just head north. You can't go any other direction for now.Watch a scene and head all the way north to the next screen. Continue west andexit to the World Map.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Cynas ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c2cn1-Characters: NoneItems: NoneKey Items: NoneBoss: Fergus, Conon

Item Shop: Weapon and Armor Shop: ----------------------- ------------------------| Medicine 50 | | Broadsword 2,400 || Mega Medicine 500 | | Bone Axe 1,500 || Mint 2,000 | | Iron Spear 2.400 || Antitoxin 50 | | Bone Club 4,000 || Cough Drop 50 | | Iron Talons 2,000 || Tranquilizer 50 | | Iron Rod 1,600 || Revival Statue 2,500 | | Order Bow 3,200 | ----------------------- | Bone Boomerang 2,000 | | Thundergod Garb 1,200 | Accessories: | Feather Robe 1,000 | ----------------------- | Chain Mail 2,400 || Magical Hat 500 | | Iron Mail 3,200 || Silver Circlet 800 | | Full Plate 6,000 || Bone Boots 900 | ------------------------| Iron Boots 2,400 || Gauntlets 1,000 | Inn: 20 Potch/Night| Magic Armband 1,400 | -----------------------

After the opening scene, I suggest heading immediately for the Weapon Shop.If you upgraded weapons in Grayridge, you'll find more upgrades here, butinstead I recommend upgrading your armor and accessories. There are some niceaccessories for Marica's magical attack power, preferably the Magic Armband.You probably won't have enough money for a set of Full Plates, so stickwith an Iron Mail or two. If you still have money, upgrade Marica's armor, butshe shouldn't be getting hit as often if you have her in the back row.

There are no gear upgrades for Hotupa's Axe, but after buying armor, if youstill have money, you may want to buy another BroadSword or some Iron Talons.Keep Marica on a Tree Staff and a Bow and only upgrade her if you have excessPotch.

If you lack Potch for every upgrade you want, the Gold Ore from the last bossis good to sell in Cynas, as is the Laggart and Lizard Pelts. Glow Beads sellsomewhat well, but you'll be able to sell them for more later on. Iron Oresare nice to sell here, too. If you moderate your selling, you should be ableto make money now as well as later on.

Once you're finished at the shops and Trading post, it's time to continue.There's nothing in the Residence, Alley, and the Tower of the Way is closedfor now, so let's just heed the game's advice and go to the Inn. Speak withthe Innkeeper to trigger your next scene. Exit the room and approach the exitfor the scene. No matter which option you choose, head back to the man'sroom. Your decision in the following cutscenes doesn't alter anything, sochoose what you want.

Mission Accomplished!

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Escape from the Order---------------------------------------------------Client: Main Character -c2m6e-Reward: 5,000 PotchDescription:Those sinister-lookin' guys from the library might come after us, lookin' forthose books! We'd better get out of Cynas. Outta Order territory, actually!Information:- Escape from Order territory.- Go back to Grayridge.---------------------------------------------------

============================================Boss: Fergus, CononStrength: NoneWeak: Fergus: Pierce | Conan: SlashItems: None

It's not possible to win this battle, but you do need to survive for threerounds. Hotupa will help considerably in this, since he can knock eitherof the foes off balance with his second Mark of the Stars skill. Just haveMarica heal and otherwise just physically attack. ============================================

If you have any business left to do in Cynas, such as buying weapons andarmor, do it now, otherwise, exit the city.

Head back to Fort Arc and, after the scenes, just head south and exit toGrayridge.

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~~~ Chapter 3: Defense ~~~

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Recruitable Characters - Chapter 3:---------------------------------Anya -c3cra-Selen -c3crs----------------------------------~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~

~~~ Grayridge and Grayridge Mines ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c3ggm-Characters: NoneItems: NoneKey Items: NoneEnemies: Shell Baboon, Poison Viper, Spiked Lizard, Armored Spider, GrayTurtle, Silkmoth LarvaBoss: None

Shop Inventories remain unchanged.

Enter the Order Chapter Hall and, after the scene, enter the Inn. Logan rejoinsyour party. Mission Accomplished!

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Warn Citro Village!---------------------------------------------------Client: Main Character -c3m7w-Reward: 5,000 PotchDescription:Order troops are on their way to Citro Village! They wanna capture it and turnit into another Cynas. We gotta get the jump on them and warn the village!Information:- Let the village know about the Order troops.- Get a head start by going through the mine Gateway to the Fortress Ruins.---------------------------------------------------

Once you're done with the cutscenes, prepare your party and enter, onceagain, the Grayridge Mines. Head north for a short scene and use the elevatorto reach the cellar.

Once you're in the cellar, head west beyond the save point and head up theladder. On the greenish level, head north and east until you reach theintersection, where you should head north. Follow this path north and eastuntil you reach the next intersection, where you should head north. At thenext intersection, head west and at the next intersection, ignore the path tothe north and continue west. Head up to the next screen, where your sceneplays.

Marica and Jale leave and Mission Accomplished!

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Fortress Ruins ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c3rv2-Characters: NoneItems: 500 Potch, Bone Axe, 500 Potch, 5,000 Potch, 50 Potch, 5,000 Potch,5,000 Potch, 10,000 PotchKey Items: None

Enemies: Cynas Conscript - Staff, Cynas Conscript - Sword/ShieldBoss: Fergus, Conon

Head off the Gateway screen for another scene, where you should tell Moana totouch the book. Finally, Moana joins you even though she officially "joined"you a long time ago.

You start in the Fortress Ruins Tavern. You can explore a bit if you want.To the west is the second floor residence, but there's nothing there for now.Head to the right and exit the Tavern into the Entrance. Save your gameand exit to the north. Then follow the path all the way west and enter thewestern door, where a scene plays.

You're given some time to prepare, so exit the strategy room as you wish, saveyour game if necessary, explore, speak with Jale and Marica, and when you'reready, talk to Liu and tell him you don't need any more time to prepare.

For this, you have three parties of two each. Your Hero and Marica are thefirst Party, Jale and Hotupa are Party 2, and Logan and Dirk make up Party 3.

You'll probably want to change around Dirk and Hotupa's gear, since they'vebeen in and out. Be sure that Logan has some decent gear, as well. Finally,make sure both members of each group do different types of damage. When you'reready, choose to Head Out.

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Defend Citro Village!---------------------------------------------------Client: Main Character -c3m8d-Reward: 10,000 PotchDescription:The Order troops are here! We gotta stop 'em here in this forest or at thecastle! We ain't lettin' them any closer to our village!Information:- Engage the Order units.- Battle them at Flesaria Forest.---------------------------------------------------

After a few scenes, the Hero and Party 1 get into an encounter with two Cynasconscripts. This is just a normal fight and the enemies are the same onesyou encountered during the fight with Gilliam. They're strong to Slashing,so you'll want to use Marica's magic spells to help deal damage. In fact,Rain of Spears will probably kill off the weaker Conscript - Staff, whilephysical attacks on the second round will kill off the Sword/Shield.

After the next few scenes, you're forced into another boss fight.

============================================Boss: Fergus, CononStrength: NoneWeak: Fergus: Pierce | Conan: SlashItems: None

Like before, you're not going to be able to win this fight, but keep Maricaon healing duty, since damage is going to come pretty quickly with only twomembers in your group. Heal if you hit around 80 HP and on the third round,the battle ends. Don't waste MP, there's very little you can do to thesefoes.============================================

After a few more scenes, Jale, Marica, and Liu join your group for the nextevents. There's not going to be any fighting, so don't worry too much aboutpreparations.

Exit the strategy room and head east down the stairs into the entrance hallway.In here, save your game and, if necessary, head out two screens to the eastand speak with the Wanderer there. He will also let you add a Support Member,in this case, Erin. It's not really necessary at the moment, though. Headback to the Entrance Hall and exit south to the Plaza. Continue west throughthe Plaza to trigger the next events.

Mission Accomplished!

We're not done yet! Asad and Chrodechild give you some important information and are just east of the starting point. Exit the Strategy room and head eastdown the stairs into the Entrance Hall.

Before leaving, be sure you speak with Moana. She gives you the rewards forevery required story quest you've done so far. These include 500 Potch, aBone Axe, 500 Potch, 5,000 Potch, 50 Potch, 5,000 Potch, 5,000 Potch, and10,000 Potch! At the very least, you won't be having problems with Potchfor a bit. You can't accept any new quests at this time, unfortunately.

From the Entrance Hall, head east through two screens and watch a scene.Once it's over, head back up to the Strategy room and speak with Asad. Choose"Yeah." Asad and Chrodechilde temporarily join your party.

At this point, you get to name your Company. It's referred to as"[Name] Company." When you're done, be sure to put Chrodechild in the frontrow and move Marica to the back. You may want to put Asad in the front aswell.

---------------------------------------------------Mission: To the Magedom of Janam---------------------------------------------------Client: Main Character -c3m9j-Reward: 10,000 PotchDescription:The Magedom is sayin' we oughta fight the order together. Not a bad idea, but Iwanna see who I'm dealin' with. So I'm goin' to the Magedom to meet the topdog.Information:- Go to the Magedom of Janam.

- Head East.---------------------------------------------------

When you're ready to leave, head to the castle Entrance Hall and exit to theeast.

On the World Map, a short scene plays and the Mislato river is now available.

Note: If you haven't been exploring at all, you'll notice that the firstSeason Change occurs at this point. This is important because differentmonsters come out at different seasons and some quests have a seasonrequirement to do.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Mislato River ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c3mlr-Characters: NoneItems: Mislato SalmonKey Items: NoneEnemies: Raparo Bird, Stealth Bird, SkyfishBoss: None

After the short scene, head east. Ignore all of the side paths that go intothe river, as they all leads to dead ends. On the second screen, head eastuntil you reach the intersection. Most paths in this are are closed for now,so you can't explore the River completely. Just keep heading east and southeastuntil you run into the Save point.

Keep heading East to the next screen and you'll soon find a large open area.The first south exit is blocked, but the second southern exit, to the farsoutheast, leads to a new screen with a chest that contains a MISLATO SALMON.

Head back to the previous screen and exit to the northeast.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ El-Qaral ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c3eq1-Characters: NoneItems: NoneKey Items: Fierce Regalia

Item Shop: Weapon and Armor Shop: ----------------------- ------------------------| Medicine 50 | | Broadsword 2,400 || Mega Medicine 500 | | Magedom Sword 4,800 |

| Mint 2,000 | | Gold Mace 6,000 || Antitoxin 50 | | Iron GreatSword 4.000 || Cough Drop 50 | | Bronze Axe 4,000 || Tranquilizer 50 | | Silver Spear 6,000 || Revival Statue 2,500 | | Iron Fists 3,500 | ----------------------- | Ruby Rod 3,200 | | Iron Bow 4,200 | Accessories: | Iron Dagger 3,000 | ----------------------- | Adept's Singlet 2,000 || Winged Helm 700 | | Feather Robe 1,000 || Silver Boots 4,800 | | Chain Mail 2,400 || Gauntlets 1,000 | | Scale Mail 4,800 || Magic Armband 1,400 | ------------------------| Gauntlets 1,000 || Magic Armband 1,400 | Inn: 40 Potch/Night -----------------------

Watch a short scene and you have free reign. The Weapon shop should be yourfirst stop, as always. Buying two Magedom Swords for your Hero to dual-wieldwould be the strongest choice for him. If you're using Marica as a mage, youmay want to get her a Ruby Rod, but there's also a new Bow for her. Buy herwhatever you wish. The Adept's Singlet has decent defense and adds 4 attackpower. It's a good choice, but if you're looking for pure defense, theScale Mail is the best. If you haven't gotten at least one Magic Armband forMarica yet, now is a good time. A Gauntlet is good for your main character,who is probably a main source of physical damage.

For the rest of your gear, try to balance out Pierce and Strike. Don't buytoo much!

When you're done buying equipment, head to the Imperial Plaza and Chrodechildleaves your group. After the scenes, the Arcane Academy opens up on the citymap. Enter it for your next scenes, calling Rizwan "Her Bagship" is particularly amusing. You receive the key item FIERCE REGALIA. You learn somemore skills for your Marks of the Stars.

Afterwards, do as told and touch the red sphere. This allows you to manipulatethe Marks on each party member. For now, there's not a lot that you can do,but later on more will be available.

When you're done, exit the area. After a scene, you have access to new areasin the town, such as the Blade's Outpost. There's nothing important to dothere just yet and the Plaza isn't terribly important, so just exit the citywhen you're done exploring.

Head back to the Fortress Ruins and watch a short scene in Flesaria beforefinally arriving back.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Fortress Ruins ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c3rv3-Characters: Anya, SelenItems: 10,000 PotchKey Items: None

Once in the Fortress, head west into the Entrance Hall and watch a scene.Head upstairs and to the west into the Strategy Room/Great Hall. During thescene, you name the Fortress. It's called "Castle [Name]" by the game.

Mission Accomplished!

At this point, I'd like to point out something important. Since we don'thave Viki to teleport us around in Suikoden Tierkreis, we must use Gatewaysfor transportation. If you speak with the person outside of the Gateway inyour Headquarters, you can warp around without using up "days" per season. Atthis point, Grayridge is the only place you can visit through the Gateways.

Once you've finished the scenes, head east into the Entrance Hall. Moana givesyou some information about required quests. You must do all three to continuewith the game. But, before accepting any, we have some recruiting to do first!

Also, don't forget to pick up your 10,000 Potch reward from Moana.

Head into the Tavern and speak with Erin, who will allow you to change partymembers. Pick whoever you wish to bring and then head back over to theGateway.

---------------------------Character: Anya -c3cra-Location: Grayridge MinesPrerequisite: Having named your Headquarters.Description:After the scene with Atrie once you've finished the Magedom events, that is,once you've named your Headquarters, head to Grayridge. Enter the Mines fromthe town map. If you've not seen the inventor scene here, you'll see it now,but otherwise head just to the east and you'll see a character near the topof the screen. She's on the first screen, it's hard to miss her. Speak withAnya and ask her "You wanna work for us?" to recruit her.

If you're late in the game, you can find Anya in the Alley, which is accessedfrom the Town Map.---------------------------

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Character: Selen -c3crs-Location: HeadquartersPrerequisite: Flower SeasonDescription:Oh, Selen's not fun at all to recruit.After the scene with Atrie once you've finished the Magedom events, that is,once you've named your Headquarters, you need to walk around outside until it'sFlower Season. To tell which season is Flower, look at the top left corner.Flower Season is represented by an open flower, NOT the Flower that is closed.The first Flower season in the game occurs two months after the game starts.If you've not been wandering around and exploring, Flower Season should justbe starting by the time you name your Headquarters.

Enter your Headquarters during Flower Season and watch a scene. Once you'vewatched the scene and have been introduced to Selen, exit the castle and walkaround outside until the next Flower Season. That is, around 90 days throughthe three seasons. When it's Flower Season again, enter the Castle and youshould automatically get a scene. If you don't, try resting at the Inn orfinishing any storyline Missions you're currently on. It does not matter ifJale is in your party or not to encounter Selen.

Your second encounter with Selen is a real fight and, depending on your level,this is not an easy fight at all. If you're trying to fight Selen as early aspossible, it's going to take some luck to kill her. Jale should start offby using Bind Bolt and hope you Paralyze her. Selen will probably be doingover 100 damage a hit, so she's easily capable of killing you in two hits.You're just going to have to wait until she unbalances herself to damage her.You must absolutely keep your HP over 210 at all times or Selen will destroyyou in one hit. At low levels, this battle is highly luck based, so youmay want to wait until around level 25 or so to do it. That's not saying it'simpossible to beat her around level 17 or so, though. You need to be liberalwith Mega Medicines and Mints in order to beat Selen quickly. If the battledrags on too long, even if you have good luck you'll lose. If the battlegoes absolutely perfectly and Selen is paralyzed by the first Bind Bolt,use Two-Way Strike twice, then attack physically and heal until she dies.

I would suggest that, if you lose, you reset and try to beat her again, sincewalking around until Flower Season can be somewhat annoying. If you lose, youmust wait until another Flower season comes along.

Once you beat Selen, she joins you.

Storyline Missions can hinder your progress in this quest, so when you'rerecruiting Selen, be sure not to have one active.---------------------------

Now that we've spent some time recruiting the characters possible at thispoint, we should continue. You can do the three quests in any order you wish,but I am going to start with the First Empress Consort quest.

HUGE NOTE: Recruited characters, such as Selen, do not normally begin withtheir Marks of Stars. Instead, to give the characters their marks, you mustequip them by touching the large glowing Red Orb in the Headquarters EntranceHallway.

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~~~ Chapter 4: Consorts ~~~

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Chapter 4 is an interesting Chapter because the game splits off here intothree paths. Though you can eventually do them all, you only need to completeone of them to continue. This guide will be written in the the order ofConsorts, for example, First Consort will be written first, then Second Consortand then Third.

Recruitable Characters - Chapter 4:---------------------------------Sisuca -c4css-Tongatihi -c4ctg----------------------------------

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ El-Qaral ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c4eq1-Characters: NoneItems: NoneKey Items: NoneInventory remains unchanged.

---------------------------------------------------Quest: 1st Empress Consort Shairah---------------------------------------------------Client: Shairah -c4cq1-Reward: 5,000 PotchDescription:I have a request for you already. Nothing too hard. Just want you to go scoutand Order fortress. I'll give you the details when I see you, so please cometo El-Qaral.

Information:- Scout the Ladzaa Fortress.- Find out the details at the El-Qaral Imperial Palace.---------------------------------------------------

Note: If you've completed the other quests, you cannot start this one until theothers are completed and reported, which means every event that happens afterthe events must be completed, too.

A scene plays when you accept this quest from Moana. The goal is now El-Qaral,which is just a click away on the World Map. Enter the Imperial Plaza totrigger the scene.

You're required to pick party members at this point. Your Hero and Asad arerequired members, so just pick two more. Try to keep a nice balance ofweaponry at your disposal. Usually, 3 melee and a mage work best, but it'snot really imperative. I like to bring Marica and Jale with Erin along forsupport. Just use whoever you like, one character isn't going to make orbreak a battle, just be sure that you can access multiple weapon types.

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Scout Out Ladzaa Fortress---------------------------------------------------Client: Shairah -c4m10-Reward: 20,000 PotchDescription:Ladzaa fortress is north, up Mislato River. We're gonna be makin' an assault,and we want you to join us. But first, I want you to go get a feel for the layof the land there. Information:- Check out the area around Ladzaa Fortress.- Go North along the Mislato River.---------------------------------------------------

When you're done, exit El-Qaral and enter the Mislato River. Be sure that ifyou go exploring before you enter the river, you go back to El-Qaral first sothat you enter the river from the eastern side.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Mislato River ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c4ml2-Characters: NoneItems: Sapphire Rod, Magedom swordKey Items: NoneEnemies: Raparo Bird, Stealth Bird, Skyfish, Cynas Conscript - Sword, CynasArcherBoss: None

Follow the path west back one screen to where the save point is.When you can, head up the path to the north to an area that was previouslyblocked off. There's a four-way intersection here. Head over the bridge tothe west and you'll immediately reach another intersection. Go over the northern bridge and open the chest here for a SAPPHIRE ROD. Head back to theintersection and go west. Head over the next western bridge and open thechest here for a MAGEDOM SWORD. head back east two intersections untilyou reach the open area, where you should head northeast.

On the next screen, watch a scene. Head east onto the next screen and followthe path north, then east, and then southeast beyond the large open area.Continue north up the path until you reach an intersection. Actually,this is just another large open area, but it is disguised well by the largerocks impeding your path. The fastest way to the next screen is just tohead straight west. There are no items on this screen, so don't worry aboutthe side paths.

On the next screen, watch a scene.

You're immediately forced into an encounter with three Cynas Conscripts, twoConscript - Swords and one Cynas Archer. They're weak to Strike and strongto Slash and Pierce like in every other battle with them. Have Marica, ifyou brought her, use Rain of Spears to kill off the Archer and damage therest of the enemies, while the rest of your party uses physical attacks. It'sa required battle, that doesn't mean it has to be difficult.

Once again, you're forced to remake your party to include a character. Justpick who you want and head back to El-Qaral. Head all the way east and thenall the way south, and follow the path northwest, west, and south back to theprevious screen. Continue southwest through the next scren until you're backat the river. Keep going south here until you hit the bottom, then head eastto the next screen. Head to the northeastern corner of this screen and exit tothe World Map.

Enter El-Qaral.

Watch a scene upon entry and enter the Inn, where another scene plays. Exitthe Inn and both Missions are Accomplished!

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Headquarters ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c4qhc-Characters: Wahie, Zahra, Eunice, Sisuca, TongahitiItems: 10,000 Potch (Cougar), Water Dragn Claws, Argent ClawsKey Items: None

Enemies: NoneBoss: None

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Get Cougar Back Home---------------------------------------------------Client: Main Character -c4103-Reward: Wtr Drgn Claws, Argent FistsDescription:Turns out Cougar came to this world through a Ladzaa Fortress Gateway. But thatFortress is crawling with Order soldiers, so we're gonna have him use thecastle Gateway instead.Information:- Get Cougar back to his home world.- Use the Gateway in your Headquarters.---------------------------------------------------

Head back to your Headquarters, the Fortress Ruins, and watch a scene.

Wahie joins you as an ally. Mission Accomplished! Head back out of theGateway screen and watch yet another scene. Zahra and Eunice join your group,too.

Make sure that before you continue, you check the glowing Red Orb so thatZahra can learn his Marks of the Stars, which make him a very good healer.

In the Entrance Hall, watch a scene.

Pick your party, which much include the Hero and Liu. I suggest using Selen andJale if you've recruited Selen, as she and Jale's Cooperative attack will bequite useful.

When you're ready, head west of the Plaza to the main entrance.

============================================Boss: Porpos, Porpose Soldier x2Strength: NoneWeak: NoneItems: Mega Medicine x2, Trident

This isn't really much of a boss fight. The Porpos and Porpos soldiers areslow and will generally attack last. You'll probably be able to kill one, ifnot both, of the Soldiers off in one round with simple physical attacks.

The Porpos does hit rather hard, though, around 60 damage more of the time,so make sure you keep your characters around 100 HP. You may want to have Liuuse his defense increasing Mark, Defense Shield, on anyone, including himself,who has low defense in order to limit the damage taken.

If you're using Jale and Selen, you can probably break 600 damage on the mainPorpos. With that much damage, a few more attacks will finish him off. Thisisn't really much of a boss, more like a strong normal enemy.

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Head back into the Entrance Hall to trigger another scene. Head upstairs hereto continue the scene, then head through the eastern door.

You're not in Flesaria Forest - North. Follow the path west and at the splitcontinue west. Head south at the second intersection and head onto the nextscreen. Head north-northeast until you reach the split in the road, where youshould head east, towards Grayridge. On this next screen, a scene occurs.

============================================Boss: NovaStrength: NoneWeak: StrikeItems: None

Since Liu left your party and you haven't had a chance to add a fouthparty member, you may have some trouble here. Fortunately, this is anotherunwinable battle, so you just have to survive for a few rounds. You'llprobably end up using your main character as a healer while your othermembers just attack physically. The boss does around 70-80 damage with eachattack, so keep your HP up.

After three rounds, the battle ends.============================================

Watch the scenes. It's time to accept another of the Consort Quests at thispoint. But before doing so, we also have a few more characters that we canrecruit.

---------------------------Character: Sisuca -c4css-Location: Citro VillagePrerequisite: 10 members recruited into your Army.Description:After you've recruited 10 members into your army and after the events withDirk in the Headquarters you can recruit Sisuca. You first need to see ashort scene with her on the World Map, where she mentions that your army hasgotten quite large. Then, head to Citro Village and enter the Elder's House.

Watch a scene and Sisuca leaves. Head back to your castle and enter thebar for another scene with Sisuca, where she officially joins.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Tongatihi-c4ctg-Location: CorridorPrerequisite: NoneDescription:You must have finished the events in the Corridor and have access to it, soonce you've brought Cougar back to your Headquarters and watched the sceneswith him you can start this quest.

Once you're in the Corridor, head off the screen to the right and speak withthe Wanderer Man for a scene.

Head back to Moana and accept her Mission "Window Information," which shouldnow be open.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Window Information---------------------------------------------------Client: Tongatihi Reward: 100 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 10 DaysRank: 1Description:Please gather as much information about Windows as possible. Knowing yourCompany, I bet you can even search other worlds! Signed, Tongatihi.Information:- Gather window Information- From other worlds, too.

Just deploy anyone for this quest. You're not going to be able to succeed atit no matter which you do, so just send one person out and wander around forfive days and come back with a failed Mission report.---------------------------------------------------

Once you've failed the Mission, you need to accept it again later on. If youwalk around a bit and the quest isn't showing up, complete another quest orcontinue through the game a bit.

Soon, another Quest will show up from Tongatihi.---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Windows from Beyond the Gateway---------------------------------------------------Client: Tongatihi Reward: 100 PotchDescription:Please gather as much information about windows in other worlds as possible.Otherwise, my head is going to start hurting again. . .OWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!Ouch! Ouch!Information:- Gather window Information- From as many places in the Infinity as possible.- Deployment Period: 10 Days

Just deploy anyone for this quest. You're not going to be able to succeed atit no matter which you do, so just send one person out to wander around forten days and come back with a failed Mission report.---------------------------------------------------

After you've failed both Quests, Window Information and Windows from Beyondthe Gateway, head back into the Corridors and speak with Tongatihi. Ask him"Well, can you make us Windows?" and he'll join you.---------------------------

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ El-Qaral ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c4eq2-Characters: NoneItems: 5,000 Potch (Second Consort Reward), 10,000 Potch (Chronicle Reward)Key Items: Academy KeyEnemies: NoneBoss: Rock DragonInventory remains unchanged.

---------------------------------------------------Quest: 2nd Empress Consort Rizwan---------------------------------------------------Client: Rizwan -c4cq2-Reward: 5,000 PotchDescription:We'd like your help with some Chronicle research. Please bring Mubal, and afew of your people who have powerful Marks of the Stars, to the Academy. Information:- Help with Chronicle Research- Find out the details at the Arcane Academy.---------------------------------------------------

Note: If you've completed the other quests, you cannot start this one until theothers are completed and reported, which means every event that happens afterthe events must be completed, too.

A scene plays when you accept this quest from Moana. The goal is now El-Qaral,which is just a click away on the World Map. Enter the Imperial Plaza totrigger the scene. Make sure you take Rizwan's advice and bring your mostpowerful characters!

When you enter the Arcane Academy, a scene plays. Enter the Prince's Palce,which is now open on the world map. You receive the ACADEMY KEY. Exit thePalace and head back to the Arcane Academy. When you're ready, that is, whenyou have a full party that you feel is capable of taking on the enemy, tellRizwan that you want to continue.

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Help Research Chronicles---------------------------------------------------Client: Rizwan -c4m12-Reward: 10,000 PotchDescription:We want you to use your Marks of the Stars and let us watch you fight theDreambeasts we created via mage arts. That will help us better analyze theMarks of the Stars.Information:- Help with Chronicle Research.- Use the Marks of the Stars to fight Dreambeasts.

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============================================Boss: Rock DragonStrength: NoneWeak: Slash, PierceItems: Gold Ore, Revival Statue

This intimidating boss has a weakness to Slash attacks, meaning your Dual-Wielding Hero is probably the best choice for damage here. Have him use Masterpiece every round to break 375 damage! While Strike attackers aren'tstrong versus the boss, if you use Selen and Jale you can hit 600 with theirMartial Artists Cooperative attack, which is very nice. If you're using acharacter who can Unbalance the boss, with an attack such as Toppling Blow,the boss is quite easily unbalanced.

If you're strong, you can probably kill this boss in two rounds, possiblybefore it even has a chance to attack you. In fact, the Hero alone usingMasterpiece could probably kill it in four rounds, as long as his HP is upand he's Dual Wielding Magedom Swords.============================================

Don't listen to Rizwan and go back to the Inn. Instead, you need to examinethe door on the right side of the screen. The Hero will use his Key and thedoor opens. Head through the door and head east through two screens until youreach a room with a large staircase.

The doors on each floor don't actually lead anywhere, so just keep headingdown the stairs until you've gone down down to the bottom. Enter the doorand watch a scene. Head back upstairs and exit the Academy. Enter thePrince's Palace.

Mission Accomplished!

But we're not done with the Second Consort yet. After reporting your missionsto Moana, you can accept another request. However, this one is for characterCharacter recruitment.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Arcane Academy Tour---------------------------------------------------Client: Geschutz -c4rc1-Reward: 100Description:We'd like to tour the Magedom's Arcane Academy in El-Qaral. Could you arrangethat? We'll be waiting on the West side of the Mislato river. Signed, MageArts Students.Information:- Arrange an Arcane Academy Tour- Meet at Mislato River

This quest is rather easy, as you automatically head for the Mislato Riverand a scene plays out. Then the Quest is completed and you can go report itfor your reward of 100 Potch, since you pretty much failed it. You can't

succeed at it, so don't worry.

This is the first Quest in a series to recruit the set of characters Geschutz,Minen, and Buchse.---------------------------------------------------

After you finish the Second Empress Consort Quests and the Arcane Academy Tour,you're done with the Second Consort's questline and should move onto anotherConsorts.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ El-Qaral ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c4eq3-Characters: NoneItems: NoneKey Items: NoneInventory remains unchanged.

Note: If you've completed the other quests, you cannot start this one until theothers are completed and reported, which means every event that happens afterthe events must be completed, too. You can begin with the Third Empress if youwish, but will not be able to open up the First and Second quests until you'veReported the Third's Mission.

---------------------------------------------------Quest: 3rd Empress Consort Kureyah---------------------------------------------------Client: Kureyah -c4cq3-Reward: 5,000 PotchDescription:My name is Kureyah. I am Sham's mother. My son told me a lot about you, and I'dlike you to help me with something. I will be waiting at the El-Qaral Prince'sPalace.Information:- She seems to have some sort of request?- Find out the details at the Prince's Palace.---------------------------------------------------

Watch the acceptance scene and head to El-Qaral city, where you must enter thePrince's Palace on the town map. Accept her request. Exit El-Qaral and enterthe Mislato River from the eastern side, or the El-Qaral side.

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Escort me to Salsabil---------------------------------------------------

Client: Kureyah -c4m13-Reward: 10,000 PotchDescription:I want you to escort me to my hometown of Salsabil. I don't trust the Magedomforces and I can't ask the Blades of Night's Veil. You are the only ones Ican turn to!Information:- Act as the Third Empress Consort's bodyguard escorts.- Take her to the town of Salsabil.- Go southward along the Mislato River.---------------------------------------------------

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Mislato River ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c4ml3-Characters: NoneItems: Silver Spear, Bronze Axe, Iron GreatSword, 5,000 PotchKey Items: NoneEnemies: Raparo Bird, Stealth Bird, Skyfish, InpuBoss: Ruffian Head, Ruffian x2

While the First Empress Consort's Mission opens up the northern portion of theriver, the Third Empress Consort opens up the souther, previously blocked,portion. We're heading south in the river.

From the eastern entrance, head to the southwestern corner of the screen,where there was once a guard blocking the pathway. Head a bit west and openthe chest for a SILVER SPEAR. Head south and onto the next screen.

Follow the river all the way south until a small passage opens up to theeast. Head up the passage and over the bridge and open the chest for a BRONZEAXE in the chest. Head back south all the way and follow the path east.When you can, head north over the small bridge. Ignore the small bridge to thesoutheast and head back north. Hug the far eastern wall and pass over the nextbridge. Open the chest for an IRON GREATSWORD. head west over the set ofbridges, follow the shore north, and head east over the long bridge. Headeast onto the next screen.

Continue south and follow the path east and south until a scene plays.

============================================Boss: Ruffian Head, Ruffian x2Strength: NoneWeak: NoneItems: Mega Medicine x2, Revival Statue

Again, this isn't much of a boss fight, more like a set of strong monsters.if you're using Selen and Jale, Martial Artists will be able to kill theRuffian in one hit, but you may not want to bother, since they onl have around

400 HP and you can kill them with just plain physical attacks. The RuffianHead can hit for 70 damage, but with the combined force of your attacks,he shouldn't take more than a round or two to fall. Just watch your HP.Fortunately, he likes to unbalance himself so his ability to damage you islimited.============================================

When you regain control, head to the western bank and follow it south. Openthe chest for 5,000 Potch. Head back up and follow the eastern side down ontothe world map.

Enter Salsabil.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Salsabil ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c4sv1-Characters: NoneItems: 5,000 Potch, 10,000 PotchKey Items: None

Item Shop: Weapon and Armor Shop: ----------------------- ------------------------| Medicine 50 | | Magedom Sword 4,800 || Mega Medicine 500 | | Bone Scythe 4,800 || Mint 2,000 | | Strike Rod 5,200 || Antitoxin 50 | | Throwing Knife 5,500 || Cough Drop 50 | | Iron Shield 5,000 || Tranquilizer 50 | | Magic Robe 3,500 || Revival Statue 2,500 | | Silk Robe 5,000 | ----------------------- | Adept's Singlet 2,000 | | Silver Chain 6,000 | Accessories: | Silver Mail 8,000 | ----------------------- ------------------------| Wool Hat 800 || Clown Shoes 1,200 | -----------------------

You can't do anything until you bring Kureyah to the Viceroy's Mansion, sohead there for another scene.

I suggest your first stop be the Trade Harbor to make some money. If you haveany Gold Ore, it sells quite well here, as do Glow Beads. You'll be able tosell Glow Beads for more later on, but if you're in need of money now, this isa fine place to sell them. Herbal medicine sells for 20 more Potch in Grayridgeso, while you may have a few, sell them there instead. You can make some easymoney by buying Buttefly Wings for 3,600 and selling them for over 4,000 Potchin Grayridge. In contrast, you can buy Eternal Feathers in Grayridge and sell

them back in Citro Village for a nice profit. At this point, Salsabil isn'ta terribly good place to trade, but you can still make some profit.

The weapon and armor selection is somewhat limited, but there are some verynice armor upgrades for your characters. For your devoted mage, if he or sheuses magical attacks, I'd buy a Magic Robe and for your other characters,but them a nice Silver Mail upgrade, if you have the money. The Clown Shoesare decent, as well.

If you want to, speak with the Shady woman in the Residence, but otherwisejust head for the Inn, which you get to stay at for free for the night.After spending the night, head back to the Viceroy's Mansion and watch anotherscene at the back of the Mansion.

Exit town and head back to El-Qaral. Enter the Prince's Palace for your nextscene.

Mission Accomplished!

Remember to pick up your reward from Moana when you have the chance. Youreceive 5,000 Potch from meeting with the Third Consort and 10,000 Potchfor escorting her.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Headquarters ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c4cc3-Characters: NoneItems: Argent GrtSword, Sapphire RodKey Items: NoneEnemies: Cynas Conscript, Cynas ArcherBoss: None

As you exit El-Qaral, watch a scene with Nakil.

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Defend the Castle!---------------------------------------------------Client: Nakil -c4m14-Reward: Argent GrtSword, Sapphire RodDescription:Order troops have left Grayridge and are going to attach the Headquarters!Reinforcements are on the way from the Magedom, so let's engage the Ordertogether!Information:- Engage Order units. ---------------------------------------------------

When you enter the Entrance Hall, a scene plays. Head upstairs back to theGreat Hall/Strategy Room and watch a scene.

When you're ready, choose "You Bet!" When making parties, you won't have

enough members for full parties yet, so just stick Selen and Jale togetherand fill up Logan's party with your weaker members while the Hero gets thestronger group. Try to put someone with a Strike weapon in the Hero'sgroup, since he has a rather strong set of enemies to deal with comparedto the others.

Jale's group has the first fight, which is against three Cynas Conscripts.As always, they're weak to Strike, so Fists work well on them. Jale andSelen should be able to kill one each round with Martial Artsts, so they won'tbe too bad. Remember that Claws are not considered Strike damage.

Logan and his grouo has to fight next, this time with two Cynas Conscripts anda Cynas Archer. This group is slightly harder, but if you have a full party,killing them shouldn't cause too much trouble. If this is your weakest party,just put two or three mages into the group and they can easily take care ofthe enemies in a few rounds.

Next the Hero fights against three Cynas Conscripts. If you don't have someonewith hand-to-hand abilities, you're going to have to stick with magic and the ability to heal and outlast them. The Cynas Conscripts have a bad tendencyto defend often, so fighting can be annoying if you're at a low level.

With all three sets dead, the battle ends.

Mission Accomplished!

Head down to the Entrance Hall and watch a scene with Moana. Remember to reportyour Quests! You receive an Argent GrtSword and a Sapphire Rod for finishing the Defend the Castle! Mission.

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~~~ Chapter 5: Alliance ~~~

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Whew! After that confusing chapter, some form of linearity returns to thestory.

Recruitable Characters - Chapter 5:---------------------------------Gadburg -c5crg-Luvais -c5crl-Muro -c5crm----------------------------------

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~~~ Headquarters ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c5hq1-Characters: NoneItems: Any Rewards from previous Consort Quests.Key Items: None

If you haven't noticed, at this time you're capable of using the Wi-Ficonnection if you enter the Corridor and wpeak with Wahie. Ask him to acceptquests from Other Worlds and you'll be given the option to begin.

There are probably a few more Quests for you to do, if you choose, butotherwise, head to the Great Hall/Strategy Room and watch the scene. Choosethat you're ready when you are to continue the game.

You should also notice that you can also use Cougar in battle at this point,even though you couldn't before.

Before continuing, you may wish to complete one Quest that will help yourecruit a few characters later on.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Find Somebody---------------------------------------------------Client: Morrin -c5rc1-Reward: 1,000 PotchType: Leader QuestRank: 3Description:Could you find somebody for me? Your Company can do almost anything, theysay, so I'm hoping you can help me. Signed, Woman from East.Information:- Conduct a Manhunt.- Meet in person to get the details.- Go to the Inn in Salsabil.

This is the first in a set of quests that will allow you to recruit threecharacters later on in the game. Head to the Salsabil Inn and enter the roomin the far back. Watch the scene and head back to Moana. The Mission iscomplete at this point.---------------------------------------------------

You won't be able to complete Find Icas! At this point, but completing "FindSomebody" now will let you complete "Find Icas!" whenever you have anothergirl or two in your army.

When you're ready to continue the game, head into the Strategy Room/Great Halland tell Liu you're ready. Cougar is a required member, and he's a physicalattacker who uses unremovable Fists, so build your party around that.I'd suggest one more attacker and a mage who has some type of healing spelland, if possible, an attack spell. Sisuca is a decent choice, if you'verecruited and levelled her, but her gear choices are lacking. Selen or

Jale are good choices for the last member, since they both use Fist weapons,which are Strike. It will help in the next section.

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Ladzaa Fortress Seige---------------------------------------------------Client: Mage Lord -c5m15-Reward: 30,000 PotchDescription:I ordered the Magedom Army to drive away the Order of the One True Way fromLadzaa Fortress. And I want your best warriors to take part in the operationas well.Information:- Storm Ladzaa Fortress.- Get rid of the Order Troops.---------------------------------------------------

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Ladzaa Fortress ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c5ldf-Characters: NoneItems: NoneKey Items: NoneEnemies: Raparo Bird, Stealth Bird, Skyfish, Inpu, Cynas Captain, Cynas Archer,Cynas MageBoss: Vaslov, Resno

Before you reach Ladzaa Fortress, you must head through the Mislato River.Follow the path all the way north, southeast, and you'll fight in a scriptedand unescapable battle with the normal enemies Cynas Captain and two CynasArchers. Keep heading north and another scripted battle, this time with aCynas Captain, Cynas Archer, and Cynas Mage occurs. If you're using anyunderlevelled characters, they're quickly level during these battles, sincemost normal areas probably haven't given them great experience.

After the second battle, watch a scene. Just head directly west through thelarge open area, it attempts to look like it has a lot of paths but it'sactually just an open area with rocks, and exit to the Northwest into LadzaaFortress.

============================================Boss: Vaslov, ResnoStrength: Vaslov: Slash, Pierce | Resno: Slash, PierceWeak: StrikeItems: None

This is another one of those unwinable battles. Though you can do a goodamount of damage with characters who use Fists or Hand-to-Hand, it won't beenough. Just attack physically and use spells such as Healing Glitter orHealing Flow to keep yourself around 200 HP.

Both characters are extremely strong. Resno will be doing around 70 damagewith each attack while Vaslov will do 100 or so! Keep everyone as close tomaximum HP as you can with your healing Marks of the Stars. The Hero has anice Healing ability and, hopefully, your second Mage will have one too.============================================

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Headquarters ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c5hq2-Characters: GadburgItems: 30,000 PotchKey Items: None

Once you've recruited Gadburg: Weapon Shop: Armor Shop: ------------------------ -----------------------| Black Blade 7,000 | | Magic Robe 3,500 | | Katana 10,000 | | Silk Robe 5,000 || Gold Mace 6,000 | | Silver Chain 6,000 || Field Sword 12,000 | | Silver Mail 8,000 || Great Hammer 80,000 | | Warrior Armor 36,000 || Great Axe 20,000 | | Full Plate 6,000 || Iron Scythe 18,000 | | Crab Armor 30,000 || Trident 18,000 | -----------------------| Bone Club 4,000 || Sapphire Rod 4,800 || Iron Bow 4,200 || Hunter's Dagger 16,000 || Throwing Knife 5,500 || Kunai 10,000 || Wind Dance 16,000 || Anchor 20,000 || Iron Shield 5,000 || Scale Shield 20,000 | ------------------------

Watch a scene. Mission Accomplished! Go Report your Mission to Moana for30,000 Potch.

In the Entrance Hall, take the southern exit into the Plaza for another scene.Head to the Gateway for another scene. After this, exit the Gateway screenfor another scene with Liu. Head back up to the Great Hall/Strategy Roomfor the next scene.

Liu and Cougar are required members, so you may want to add another physicalattacker to balance out your group. Remember, you can always change memberslater at an Inn.

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Make Allies of the Porpos

---------------------------------------------------Client: Liu -c5m16-Reward: 10,000 PotchDescription:The best way to capture Ladzaa is to get the Porpos-kin to help. They mightseem like pawns of the Order, but if we can find out why, and help, I betthey'll help us!Information:- Negotiate with the Porpos-Kin.- Go through the Gineh Valley, Tehah Village and beyond the Ch'olui Mountains.---------------------------------------------------

After exiting the Strategy Room and watching a scene, head downstairs.

Let's recruit another character before we continue.

---------------------------Character: Gadburg -c5crg-Location: HeadquartersPrerequisite: NoneDescription:You can recruit Gadburg once you've begun the "Make Allies of the Porpos"Mission.

When you first exit to the World Map after accepting the Mission, you'llsee a scene with Gadburg. To trigger the scene, you need to exit from theNorth, or from the Plaza/Gateway side. If you warp to Grayridge, you canalso recruit him by heading to your Headquarters, since Grayridge is to thenorth.---------------------------

Now would be an -excellent- time to head back to your Headquarters and findGadburg. He has a very good inventory of items. They're expensive, butpretty much everything gets an upgrade. Buy two new swords for your Hero,I'd suggest the Black Blades, since you only lose 2 attack for 5 extra Speed.

The Warrior Armor is excellent armor for your Hero, not only in defense, butit adds Physical Attack power as well.

What you need to do to increase the Blacksmith's selection is trade, trade,trade! You're going to need to trade a ton from one village to another inorder to unlock new weapons and armor. Just selling a dozen won't work, itneeds to be a lot.

A good place to start would be buying Butterfly Wings in Salsabil andselling them in Grayridge. You need to, literally, sell 30 ButterflyWings to the Butterfly Robe to appear in the Armor section. Fortunatelyfor you, Butterfly Wings stack up to 10, so it only takes three trips fromCitro to Grayridge to fill that requirement. The Butterfly Robe costs80,000 Potch, but is a very nice item that not only has a defense of 60, butadds 10 Magical attack and 20 magical defense! At the very least, you maywant to spend some time trading and experimenting with, literally, hundredsof items in order to unlock new armor. You'll make a nice profit in theprocess. I'd suggest waiting until a bit later in the game, however, tospend a lot of time trading. It can be somewhat mind-numbing just wandering

back and forth between areas and you don't want to ruin the normal game foryourself.

Finally, be sure to head to Grayridge and enter the Chapter Hall. Thatwill get you a scene with Luvais, which will trigger a recruitment eventwith him later on.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Gineh Valley ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c5gv1-Characters: NoneItems: Mixed Herbs, Peach Juice, Healing Incense, Truffle StewKey Items: NoneEnemies: Venus Truffle, Bee Spider, Hammer Tongue, Water Boar, Inpumeleon,Sledge MantisBoss: None

If, for some reason, Gineh Valley isn't on your World Map, head into FlesariaForest - North from the Grayridge side. Remember that sign? Well, this timetake a left at the intersection and exit the area at the top, which leads toGineh Valley.

Once you're at Gineh Valley, follow the path west until you reach anintersection. Take the northwestern path onto the next screen and continuewest. Open the chest for some MIXED HERBS. Head back to the intersection onthe previous screen.

This time take the northeastern path up the slope and you immediately encounteranother intersection. Head southeast here and follow this path under the largemushroom and then head north when the path tilts north. As you head west,open the chest for a PEACH JUICE. Head back east, south and northwest to theintersection. Exit the screen to the northwest.

NOTE: There's quite a strong "mini-boss" enemy, the Sledge Mantis, to be encounteredin Gineh Valley. He's just found in a normal encounter, isn't particularlyspecial, and has no strengths and weaknesses. Unbalance him with Marks ofthe Stars for an easy win. The Hero's Masterpiece with dual-wielded BlackBlades can almost hit 500 damage. Liu can do around 350 with Silence Grit,too. With the boss taking that much damage, he should only last 3-4 rounds.Don't waste all of your MP on this sub-boss, since you can encounter him morethan once!The "boss" does hit for around 100 damage, so keep your HP up.The Mantis does have a small chance of dropping a rare Giant Bug Shell tosell at trading Posts.

Head west and you'll soon encounter another intersection. Take the southernpath, there's nothing up the northwestern one, and follow the map all theway west onto the next screen. Continue west until you hit the firstintersection. Ignore the southern path here, it just leads to a dead end,even if it is a nice looking dead end, and head west. At the next intersection,continue west and open the chest for a HEALING INCENSE. Go back to theintersection and take the north path up, and then take the eastern path at theintersection. Continue east to the enxt screen, which is hidden under theMushroom. Open the chest here for a TRUFFLE STEW.

Head back to the previous screen and hug the north wall as you head west.When you change areas, you'll reach the World Map.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Tehah Village ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c5thv-Characters: Luvais, MuroItems: NoneKey Items: None

Item Shop: Weapon and Armor Shop: ----------------------- ------------------------| Medicine 50 | | Saw 4,000 || Mega Medicine 500 | | Greater Hammer 80,000 || Mint 2,000 | | Great Axe 20,000 || Antitoxin 50 | | Hunter's Dagger 16,000 || Cough Drop 50 | | Winged Mail 5,200 || Tranquilizer 50 | ------------------------| Revival Statue 2,500 | Inn: 160 Potch/Night -----------------------

Accessories: -----------------------| Fur Mask 450 || Fur Cape 1,200 || Fur Shoes 800 | -----------------------

Compared to your Headquarters if you recruited Gadburg, Tehah village shopsare a bit dry and boring. But they're a good place to upgrade if you lackPotch, since Headquarters can be a bit pricey.

Head into the Plaza for a scene and exit it when you're done. The next areais now unlocked.

If you're interested, head into the Residence and speak with the man in theback of the area. He acts as an Index and lets you check out areas,characters, and game terms. He'll be recruitable later on. Speak with himand examine his information 4 times, then ask him to join you. He won'tjoin just yet, but it's good to have done this for now.

Before we continue, let's recruit two more characters.

---------------------------Character: Luvais -c5crl-Location: HeadquartersPrerequisite: Having seen the event in Grayridge Order Chapter Hall.Description:First, you need to watch a scene at the Chapter Hall in Grayridge that happenswith Luvais. Once you finish the events in Tehah, that is when Liu mentionsthe Ch'olui Mountains are available, you can recruit Luvais.

Head back to your Headquarters and immediately upon entry watch a scene. Ifyou've not seen the scene in Grayridge, go watch it and if the scene atHeadquarters does not immediately trigger, try progressing through the storyor staying the night at an Inn and coming back to the Headquarters.

If you're still having trouble, you may need to see Luvais in the town ofTehah.

When the scene triggers, your current party is forced into an encounter withthree "Cynas Man" type enemies. They're decently strong foes, but they haveno terribly dangerous attacks. After clearing the battle, Luvais joins yourarmy.---------------------------

Also at this point there should be another character we can recruit.

---------------------------Character: Muro -c5crm-Location: Gineh ValleyPrerequisite: NoneDescription:Once you've completed the events in the Tehah village you can recruit Muro. AParty Quest, called "Demon Hunting in Gineh" becomes available. We mustdo this Quest to recruit Muro.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Demon Hunting in Gineh---------------------------------------------------Client: Peddling WandererReward: 10,000 PotchType: LeaderRank: 1Description:There's a demon in Gineh valley! I'm not kidding! A big, horned thing! You'vegot to get rid of it for us! Signed, Peddling Wanderer.Information:- Monster hunting?- A huge horned man- Gineh Valley

Enter Gineh Valley from the Tehah Village side, the west side, and head all

the way down to the most southern portion of the screen to trigger the scene.Continue west and onto the waterfall screen. You'll see another scene here,and when given the option, choose "You wanna come with us?" to recruit Muro.---------------------------------------------------

Choosing "You wanna come with us?" during the scene will allow you to recruitMuro. Don't forget your reward from Moana!---------------------------

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Ch'olui Mountains ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c5cm1-Characters: NoneItems: Fur Cape, Ch'olui Cabbage, Janam Potion, Wool Hat, Fur Shoes, Wool RobeKey Items: NoneEnemies: Evil Laggart, Rock Bird, Sword Gazelle, Ball Pig, Snow Fenrir, RockBird ChickArea Boss - Flower: Rock BirdBoss: None

Note: Like in Gineh Valley, there's a nasty little "Mini-Boss," known as aRock Bird, that you can encounter in a normal battle. This one hits forover 100 damage an attack and also has an attack that hits everyone for around20 damage. While the Rock Bird is weak towards Slash Attacks and you'll killit quickly with just "normal" strategies, he can still deal a good amount ofdamage to you if you don't kill him fast. He also has an attack that can break200 damage, so don't run around with low HP! Not only that, but once youget further into the area, you can encounter a Snow Fenrir. This nastymonster only hits for about 30 normally and has an attack that does around200 damage, but he can put people to sleep. If your main attackers are asleep,you're in trouble. The Fenrir is also a bit more resiliant and will last abit longer than the Rock Bird. Please note that if you're doing this sectionwhile in Sprout or Bud you won't encounter the Rock Bird, he only appearsduring the Flower Season.

Head north until the intersection and then take the northwestern path. Followthis path until the next intersection. Take the eastern path and there'sanother intersection almost immediately. Follow this path west and open thechest at the end for a FUR CAPE. Head back east and then take the northeasternpath at the intersection. Follow this northwest onto the next screen.

Watch a scene. Fow now, at the large, open, intersection, take the northand slightly eastern path onto another screen. Follow this path northeastand at the intersection head south. Open the chest for a CH'OLUI CABBAGE.Head back north and when you're at the large open area, take the far westernpath and open the chest at the end of it for a JANAM POTION. Head back eastand approach the house to the north to trigger the next scene.

You can't enter the house, so we just need to head back. Head down thesouthwestern path and head south onto the large, open screen. Back here,at the intersection, take the northwestern path and then the southern pathat the intersection. Head west onto the next screen.

This is a nice confusing screen. It's pretty much a big circle. First, takethe north path and then go directly east. Open the chest for a WOOL HAT.Head back south and follow the path west until you reach another intersection.Continue west and follow this path to the next screen.

Continue south and head west, the eastern path is short and has nothing, foranother scene. Listen to Dogha's advice and take the northern path for thenext scene. Continue west onto the next screen.

At the intersection, take the northwestern path and open the chest at the endfor some FUR SHOES. Head back to the intersection and go south. At the nextsplit, take the eastern path off the screen. Open the chest for a WOOL ROBE.On the previous screen, go west and watch a scene as you head south.

Exit the mountains to the south.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Naineneis ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c5nin-Characters: NoneItems: NoneKey Items: None

Item Shop: Weapon and Armor Shop: ----------------------- ------------------------| Medicine 50 | | Gold Mace 6,000 || Mega Medicine 500 | | Trident 18,000 || Mint 2,000 | | Sapphire Rod 4,800 || Antitoxin 50 | | Seashell Shield 1,500 || Cough Drop 50 | | Stone Armor 6,000 || Tranquilizer 50 | | Shell Backplate 12,000 || Revival Statue 2,500 | ------------------------ ----------------------- Inn: 320 Potch/Night

Accessories:

-----------------------| Silver Helm 1,200 || Feather Hat 1,000 || Silver Boots 4,800 || Gauntlets 1,000 || Magic Armband 1,400 | -----------------------

After the scene, choose "Entry" from the Town Map for another. Head west tocontinue the scene. When possible, enter the Temple for another set of scenes.At this point, the fourt member in your party is automatically kicked outand you're stuck with the required party of Hero, Cougar, Liu, and Nimni.Unfortunately, that also means they kicked out your supporting character.Take some time at the Inn to replace him or her once you have the chance.

Exit the Temple. You also now have access to the rest of the town. There'snothing terribly exciting at the weapons and Armor shops, though the SilverBoots are decent if you're willing to sacrifice the Attack off of a Gauntlet.The Stone Armor is pretty terrible and if you have Silver Mails from yourHeadquarters, you'll want to keep them instead.

When you're done, Exit the town and head to the next dungeon.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Coastal Cave ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c5coc-Characters: NoneItems: Seashell Shield, Trident, 30,000 Potch, Shell Backplate, Mystic MedicineKey Items: Bds of Priestss, Cerulean FluxEnemies: Simurgh, Naineneis Turtle, Gelfish, Sahagin Head, Piercer Bird, SeaSerpent, Sea Scorpion, Simurgh ChickArea Boss - Flower: SimurghBoss: Bowing Crab, Conon

Like in the previous area, there's a few "Mini-Bosses" to deal with in theCoastal Cave. Once again, they're just strong normal enemies, but they'rethe ones most likely to kill you. The Simurghs have an attack that does 20damage to everyone as well as a normal physical attack. They're not terriblystrong. You'll only encounter Simurghs in Flower Season. In Sprout andBud you'll encounter Simurgh chicks.

This is an extremely annoying dungeon. Have fun! To make the journey easier,you'll probably want around 30 Medicines.

Before continuing, make sure you equip Nimni with some decent gear. Take offhis Stone Armor and replace it with something like a Silver Mail. If youhave a Trident, equip that onto Nimni, too.

Head straight up north for another scene. You receive the BDS OF PRIESTSS.Continue north and at the intersection head east. Ignore the northern pathand head south. Follow this path until you reach another intersection, whereyou should head north. Follow this path to the end and open the chest for aSEASHELL SHIELD. Head back to the intersection and ignore the path to thesouth. It just leads to a dead end with no hidden passage. Head back tothe previous intersection and head west, which should let you to the veryfirst intersection in the Cave.

Head north until you reach another intersection. Head west and south down thepath until you hit the next intersection. Ignore the path to the west andhead all the way south. At the very end of this path, there's a chest. Openit for a TRIDENT. If you didn't have a Trident equipped on Nimni before,you'll definitely want to equip this one. Head back up past the intersectionto the main pathway. Head north.

You'll find yourself in an extremely large room with Geysers. 3 2 41 5

To take each Geyser up, you need to just stand on top of it. I'm labelingthe geysers 1-5, starting from left to right. See the above image.

Up Geyser 1, the far lower left Geyser, is a chest to the west containing30,000 Potch. Ignore the other paths, they lead to dead ends.

Up Geyser 2, which is the geyser in the middle of the left side, is a deadend.

Geyser 3, the central Geyser, is the Geyser to take to continue through thedungeon.

Geyser 4, the Geyser in the middle side of the right, has a chest to the eastthat contains a SHELL BACKPLATE.

Up Geyser 5, the far lower right geyser, is nothing but dead ends.

When you've explored, head up Geyser 3, the central geyser in the group offive, and continue north to the next screen.

The screen color changes a bit here. Head north to the first intersection andtake the eastern path. Follow the path east and open the chest to the northfor some ADEPT'S SHOES. Then head back to the original intersection. Head allthe way north, ignoring the path to the west, and follow the map east. At theend of this path, open the chest for a MYSTIC MEDICINE. Head back south tothe second intersection and take the western path this time.

Note: Those Adept's shoes you just received? They're excellent. I suggestputting them onto the Hero immediately, since at this point he'll probably

be your strongest physical attacker in the group.

Follow the western path north, west, and north again onto the next screen.Head east across the screen and watch a scene.

============================================Boss: Bowing CrabStrength: NoneWeak: NoneItems: Giant Crab Meat, Rainbow Thread

This boss will be a bit harder than some of the previous ones, since yourcharacter options are rather limited. Your Hero is the only character with ahealing-type Mark and since it's likely he's one of your main attackers,you're stuck with using items to heal.

Cougar and the Hero can both breath 500 damage, with Two-Way Spear andMaterpiece respectively. Liu can do around 250 with his Mark Silence Grit,which leaves Nimni as the weakest link, therefore the best suited to actas a healer.

The Crab is quite strong, with an area magical attack that does from 50-60 toeveryone! That gets a bit overwhelming at times, so don't hesitate to putmore than one character on healing duty. Cougar is probably a good secondaryhealer, since he only has enough MP for two Two-Way Spear attacks. His normalattacks do around 60 damage, which isn't as bad. After two rounds, you shouldhave around 2,500 or so damage done to the boss, so that it only takes onemore round to kill it. If not, stick with Masterpiece and normal attacks withCougar.

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Watch a scene and approach the far eastern side of the map for another scene.You receive the CERULEAN FLUX, which unlocks some more Marks for yourcharacters when you visit the red orb in your Headquarters. If you haven't bynow, equip swords onto your Hero for a Slash bonus.

Exit the room to the west for another scene.

============================================Boss: CononStrength: NoneWeak: SlashItems: Ninja Garb, Revival Statue

While the game is kind enough to restore your HP and MP, you still have tofight Conon this time. It's not just a "wait three rounds and the battle ends"type fight.

As he's weak to Slash, the Hero should be your main offense in this battle.Have him use Materpiece every round, which does around 700 damage. For two

rounds, have Cougar use Two-Way Spear until he's out of MP, then have him helpNimni with healing. Nimni is the weaker link once again in this battle, sohave him act as a healer by using Medicines when necessary. Silence Gritshould do around 250 damage. With this strong offense, Conon shouldn'tlast more than three rounds.

Conon only attacks once per round and it's typically with a physical attackthat hits for 100 or so. He can also critical for around 120, but otherwisehe's not a terrible threat.

Try not to use too much MP in this battle, if possible. ============================================

Now you need to WALK out. Suikoden Tierkreis doesn't give you EscapeTalismans like the previous games, unfortunately.

From where you gain control, head south all the way, continuing south when youhit the intersection. Ignore the side paths and head down to the next screen.Continue south and drop down to the lower level.

In the Geyser area, just keep heading south and exit the Caves.

Back in Naineneis, enter the Temple and watch the scene.

Mission Accomplished! As you exit, watch another scene. Head back to yourHeadquarters.

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~~~ Chapter 6: Tension ~~~

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Before heading too far into this Chapter, be sure you've completed ArcaneAcademy Tour, as it will help you recruit characters.

Recruitable Characters - Chapter 6:---------------------------------Semias -c6crs-Wustum -c6crw-Nomno -c6cro-Yadima -c6cry-Icas, Morrin, Yovel -c6cri-Geschutz, Minen, Buchse -c6crg-Khemia -c6crk-Hafin -c6crh----------------------------------~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Headquarters ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~

-c6uhq-Characters: Nimni, Nemne, Semias, WustumItems: 10,000 PotchKey Items: None

Watch a scene upon entry. When the scene is over, head into the Entrance Halland speak with Moana to get your reward of 10,000 Potch. Also, be sure to checkthe red Orb and equip the new Marks to your characters.

Head up to the Great Hall/Strategy Room. If you're ready now, say that you'refine, otherwise, tell him you need more time.

Before continuing, I suggest recruiting two characters.

---------------------------Character: Semias -c6crs-Location: Naineneis, HeadquartersPrerequisite: NoneDescription:During the main storyline early in the game you once made a bet with thischaracter during the Grayridge mines events. Once you've finished the Mission"Make Allies of the Porpos" you can finally recruit him. Head to NaineneisInn and speak with him. he's the red-clothed character.

After the scene, head back to your Headquarters and enter the Tavern, which isjust to the left of the Entrance Hall. He should be near the stairs. Speakwith him and he joins you.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Wustum -c6crw-Location: Tehah Village, Ch'olui MountainsPrerequisite: Watch a scene in Tehah Inn.Description:First, you need to watch a scene in Tehah Inn. It has been said this scenehas a season requirement of Sprout, but I was able to trigger it during FlowerSeason just fine. What you just need to do it speak with the owner of theItem Shop, it doesn't happen automatically. The woman is the woman on the farleft of the screen.

Next, head back to your Headquarters. If you're doing this later in the game,you don't want Asad in your party for the follow events.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Find the Chef---------------------------------------------------Client: Shairah Reward: 100 PotchType: LeaderRank: 4Description:

Lemme get right to the point. Have you seen a chef named Wustum? If you have,haul him in here to the Mage City, would ya? Thanks. Signed, Shairah.Information:- Conduct a manhunt?- Ask Asad for more information.

If you're having problems triggering this quest, be sure you're not on anyother Leader Quests.

Without Asad in your party, head to El-Qaral and then enter the ImperialPlaza. In here, speak with Asad, who should be just on the left. Once you'vespoken with Asad, go back to Tehah Village and speak with the Innkeeper.

You must then enter Ch'Olui Mountains from the eastern side. Follow the pathnorth and at the second intersection take the eastern paths to the nextscreen. Here, you should be near the sign. Head completely west and slightlynorth towards the top of the mountain to trigger the scene.

You're forced to fight two Janam Soldiers and a Janam Mage as the level 10Wustum. Just use physical attacks and you'll win easily, since the enemiesare very low levelled, too.

This finished the Quest and Wustum joins you. You fail the Quest, however,and there's no way to complete it. ---------------------------------------------------

Wustum is a missable character. You must recruit him before the events withthe desert.---------------------------

You can also do two or three new Quests at this point. Other than "Sorry tokeep bugging you!" I'd suggest doing to prerequisite Quest for a large set ofcharacters later on.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Order Approaches Naineneis---------------------------------------------------Client: Porpos-kin -c6rcn-Reward: 30,000 PotchType: LeaderRank: 2Description:It looks like the Order troops are heading for Naineneis! Please help us!Signed, the Porpos-kin.- Rescue Nainenis- Nimni will go along.

Nimni is required for this quest and the game automatically brings you toNaineneis, which then sends you to the Coastal Cave. After the scenes, headback to Headquarters and report the quest.---------------------------------------------------

When you're ready, head out by choosing "Let's get going."

You're forced to make two parties, neither of which Include Liu. The secondparty has 3 out of 4 of the Porpos in it, so just add a fourth character anda support as you choose.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Ladzaa Fortress ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c6lfa-Characters: NoneItems: NoneKey Items: NoneEnemies: Raparo Bird, Stealth Bird, Skyfish, Inpu, Auster Soldier, CynasConscript, Cynas Captain, Cynas MageBoss: Valof, Resno

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Ladzaa Fortress Seige Again---------------------------------------------------Client: Nakil -c6m17-Reward: 30,000 PotchDescription:A Mage company got too eager and attacked Ladzaa. But they got thrashed, andnow many of them are POWs! Could you start early? But His Lordship wants tosee you first.Information:- Capture Ladzaa Fortress.- Go to the Imperial Palace first.---------------------------------------------------

First head to El-Qaral and enter the Imperial Plaza. Exit and watch anotherscene, then head to the Blades Outpost from the town menu. Once the scene'sdone, head back to the Imperial Plaza and speak with Asad When you're ready,tell him "I'm ready when you are!"

This path should look familiar, since you've taken it at least three timesat this point. head north onto the next screen for a scene and then head north,east, southeast, north, and then all the way west to enter Ladzaa Fortress.

Head west across the bridge into the Fortress and you'll fight a battle withthree Auster Soldiers. They're weak to Strike and strong to Slash and Pierce,so Cougar should be effective on them. They hit for around 50 damage each,so their damage can pile on quickly. Try to stick with physical attacks, sinceyou have a boss right after.

============================================Boss: Vaslof, Resno

Strength: Vaslof: Slash, Pierce | Resno: Slash, PierceWeak: StrikeItems: None

Once again, this is a timed encounter. You're not going to be able to killthe bosses in three rounds, but you can certainly try. This battle is rathereasy to survive, just have the Hero use Defense Barrier on everyone and healwith items or Marks whenever necessary. The bosses do hit for a good amountof damage, usually from 50-80, each time, so keep your HP up.============================================

After a short scene, your other group, which has the three Porpos in it, willencounter a group of three: A Cynas Mage, Cynas Conscript, and a Cynas Captain.You may want to use their Seafood Smack Cooperative attack, which damagesall enemies, but it's not necessary. You can kill them quickly with justAuto-Attacking.

Mission Accomplished!

Your characters have left your party temporarily. Head west and through thedoor. Continue west on the next screen and approach the far southwestern wall.There's no door mark there, so it's rather well hidden, but there is a door.Watch the scene and Cougar leaves your party.

If you feel that you're not ready, you can tell Asad "Let me think about it,"to stop the story events. This will allow you to do any non-storyline Questsyou might have missed, but otherwise, tell him you'll help and that will allowyou to continue the game.

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Rescue the Prisoners---------------------------------------------------Client: Asad -c6m18-Reward: 20,000 PotchDescription:The prisoners the Order took are being held at an encampment north of LadzaaFortress. Magedom forces are going to storm it, and we'd like you to help.Information:- Rescue the prisoners the Order is holding captive.- Wait for Shairah to arrive first.---------------------------------------------------

Watch a scene and head west onto the next screen. Head back east and approachthe door to the exit. Watch another scene. If you choose to evacuate thetroops, head back west for a short comment from Liu, but the goal is the sameno matter which you choose. Head east out of the Fortress and over the bridges

to watch the next scene.

Mission Accomplished!

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ El-Qaral ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c6eqf-Characters:NoneItems: NoneKey Items: NoneEnemies: Janam Soldier, Janam MageBoss: Rock DragonEl-Qaral Shop Inventory remains unchanged.

You're forced to pick a party that has Asad, Liu, and the Hero in it. SinceAsad and Liu are both mages, I'd suggest adding one of your strongest meleefighters.

Head east, south, northwest, and south along the familiar path of the MislatoRiver. Cotninue south through two screens until you cross the smallplank bridge, then head east. Head east through the next screen and exit theRiver to the northeast. Watch a scene as soon as you enter the World Map.

Enter the Inn at El-Qaral and speak with the Inn manager to trigger the nextscene. Though your choice doesn't matter, the correct answer is to help theBlades.

As you try to exit the Inn, another scene plays and you're instead forced tosplit into two groups. Tell Liu "Yeah, let's go!" When you're ready. Whenmaking your parties, be sure the Hero's party is the strongest.

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Goodbye, Magedom!---------------------------------------------------Client: Main Character -c6m19-Reward: 5,000 PotchDescription:I've had it with the Magedom! Our alliance is over! Asad's gonna go rescueChrodechild and the Blades, and I'm gonna go get Manaril. Besides, Shamsasked me to, too!Information:- Rescue Manaril from the Arcane Academy.- Gather at the Mislato River afterwards---------------------------------------------------

Head out of the Inn and enter the Arcane Academy. You can still enter theweapon shop if necessary, but otherwise head into the Academy.

Head east through two screens and as you enter the third screen you're forcedinto an encounter with three Janam Soldiers. They're pretty normal enemies,but they do hit decently hard. Head down the many fsets of stairs until youreach the bottom of the Academy. Enter the door at the bottom and as youhead west, watch a scene. Now just head back out of the room and head up thestairs. As you might have predicted, when you enter the room where youoriginally encountered the Dragon, watch a scene.

============================================Boss: Rock DragonStrength: NoneWeak: NoneItems: Revival Statue

Look familiar? Well, it should. Hopefully you have a healer in your group, butotherwise, like many other bosses, this strategy depends on who you have. Asalways, the Hero should use Masterpiece every round. If you're using Jale stick with Two-Way Strike, if you have Selen, use Shrike Strike. The boss iseasily unbalanced, so you can beat it before even taking damage if you canUnbalance it with an attack by Selen of someone who has a skill like TopplingBlow.

The boss does have a surprisingly high amount of HP, considering. Your maingoal would just be to keep it incapacitated with Unbalance and you can,possibly, kill the boss without taking any damage at all.

His main attack, and probably the most annoying, is a roll attack that doesaround 40 damage to each character. Just keep everyone around 170 HP and youshouldn't have many problems. Sisuca or Zarah make decent healers here, sincethey have healing spells that hit the entire group.============================================

Exit the Academy. Enter the Prince's Palace. When you're done and ready,exit the town.

The first battle has you with Chrodechild, Meruvis, and Roberto againsttwo Janam Soldiers and a Janam Mage. The three allies have a CooperativeAttack, Night's Veil, to use as you will. It's not really worth it, though,since it Unbalances two of your characters. I'd suggest just sticking tonormal attacks.

The second battle is against Asad's party and whoever is in it. His groupfights three Janam Soldiers. This battle is easier than the last, sinceeveryone has their magic to fall back on.

The third battle is against two Janam Soldiers and a Janam Mage in a differentformation. This time you're using the Hero's party, which should be easilycapable of taking out the enemies. The Hero himself could probably do it

alone.

Mission Accomplished!

Now you need to exit the Mislato River through the western exit. Just followthe river West and southwest and ignore the side paths. As you approach theexit, watch a scene.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Headquarters ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c6hlk-Characters: Chrodechild, Meruvis, Roberto, Asad, Mubal, Manaril, ZenoaItems: 30,000 Potch, 20,000 Potch, 5,000 PotchKey Items: None

After telling Chrodechild you'll help during the scenes, she, Meruvis, Roberto,and Asad will join your army. Chrodecild is easily one of the strongestcharacters in the game and, like the Hero, she is capable od Dual wieldingweapons. I'd suggest using her in your main parties often. Be sure to speakwith the Red Orb to set your new character's Marks.

Exit the Great Hall, which is no longer called the Strategy Room, and watchanother scene. From where you are now, the Entrance Hall where Moana regulatesQuests is three stories down, but that's not the goal for now.

Head down to the Third Floor Hallway and go through the far eastern door fora scene. Now Mubal and Manaril join you, too. Wow! Manaril is a decent mageand Mubal has some nice single target spells, including the ability to revivecharacters, which only Marica had previously.

Head down to the very first floor, where Moana is, and take the western exitinto the tavern area. Take the northeastern door, up the stairs, and watch ascene with Jale and Marica.

Head back to the Entrance Hall, east of the Tavern, and watch a scene withMoana. Head to the Gateway screen, which is just south of the Plaza, foranother scene. After that scene, head back up to the fourth floor and enterthe Great Hall, which is the western door.

Roberto is required for this next section, but otherwise just add whoeveryou want. You can't add Chrodechild or Meruvis, because they're off doingother things.

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Journey to the West---------------------------------------------------

Client: Main Character -c6m20-Reward: 20,000 PotchDescription:They say the west half of the Ch'olui Mountains has turned into plains! Andthere are some Furious Roar people there now! But I guess we won't know tillwe see!Information:- Check out the newly-appeared plains.- Go westof the Ch'olui Mountains---------------------------------------------------

You can speak with Moana now to accept quests. You should have a tonavailable!

Though you can do it later, you should head out of the Castle for a day andthen head back in. Watch the scene with Marica and you'll recruit Zenoa.This scene is actually a required event and if you don't do it now you'll seeit later.

Also, now is a good time to recruit some more characters. A lot of them.

Also, please note that whenever you get the quest "Get Rid of Citro Monster!"you should do it as soon as possible. It's one step in the process of recruiting a character. You may get it at this point or a bit later on.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Get Rid of Citro Monster---------------------------------------------------Client: Citro Defense Corps. -c6rc1-Reward: 30,000 PotchType: LeaderRank: 2Description:There's a black monster prowling around Citro Plain! We're afraid that it'sgoing to come into the village. Could you get rid of it? Signed, TheDefense Corps.Information:- Monster Hunting.- An unidentified black monster.- Go to Citro Plain.

Perhaps "Sorry to keep bugging you!" compeltion is required to begin thisquest, which is generally unlocked once your Headquarters has expanded and thelake has appeared.

You automatically head into the Flesaria Ruins for this Quest, which triggersa boss fight with the bird. Considering how early you do this fight in thegame, the boss his rather hard, from 80-100 points of damage. He also hasa good amount of HP and defense, so use your strongest attacks.

Once you weaken it enough, the battle switches over to Marica?, whereyou should just physically attack it in order to end the battle.

Unfortunately, the game is rather cruel and requires you to walk out of theForest Ruins and forest. Just follow the path east all the way and then

southwest and exit to the far southwest. Once on Citro Plain, head back northand exit to the World Map, where you should go report this quest.---------------------------------------------------

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Recruitment ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ Characters: Nomno, Yadima, Icas, Morrin, Yovel, Geschutz, Minen, Buchse,Khemia, HafinItems: Any Quest Rewards.Key Items: None

This is a section devoted to the current character recruitment spree. Thereare so many characters to recruit at this point that I've put them into anentirely separate section. If you're looking to continue the game and don'tcare about recruiting, you should skip to the next area.

---------------------------Character: Nomno -c6rco-Location: HeadquartersPrerequisite: Wustum is an ally.Description:You've actually used this guy during the Ladzaa events, but he never officiallyjoined you. To get him to join, you must be after the events with the Magedomand after Chrodechild has joined your army.

You'll find Nomno sleeping in the Dining Hall, which is found by taking the fareastern exit from the Trading Post, which is north of the Plaza. The Hero willtry, to no avail, to speak with Nomno. Now head up to the Third FloorResidence (west exit on the third floor) and enter the Porpos room. Speakwith the pink Porpos, Nemne for another scene.

Now head back to the Dining Hall and speak with Wustum, who is required torecruit Nomno. A short scene plays and Nomno joins your army.

Nomno is missable if you did not recruit Wustum by the time a desert appears.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Yadima -c6rcy-Location: HeadquartersPrerequisite: Expanded Headquarters.Description:You cannot recruit Yadima until after the events with the Magedom and afterChrodechild has joined your army.

you probably met Yadima early in the game in his house at the Citro Plains.If not, go speak with him there. Afterwards, you'll find him in your Castle

if you take the western exit from the Trading Post, which is north of thePlaza. This leads to the Farm. Speak with Yadima and he unlocks a quest fromMoana.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Plowin' the Field---------------------------------------------------Client: Yadima Reward: 5,000, Citro Tomato, Janam PotatoType: PartyDispatch: 1 DayRank: 1Description:I wanna get that field I found behind the castle plowed and ready to plant.Reckon you can send me a few strong types to help? Signed, Yadima.Information:- Help Yadima with Field Work- Needs somebody strong

You need a group of four characters that each have over 110 attack power. It'spossible that the minimum is 125, so just send high strength characters justin case. The value is based on your "Total" attack power, which is "Base"+"Equipped" Attack power. Early in the game, characters such as Jale, Selen,and Asad work well. For the last character, just make sure they're levelledproerly and give them a strong weapon. Nomno starts with over 100 TotalAttack Power, so he's another good choice. Just 100 won't work, though, itneeds to be at least 110, so upgrade his weapon.

You'll know you have good characters if they seem confident in their speechat the top of the screen.---------------------------------------------------

Once you clear the quest "Plowin' the Field," go speak with Yadima on thefarm in your Headquarters and you'll recruit him. ---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Icas -c6rci-Location: HeadquartersPrerequisite: Complete the Quests "Find Somebody," "Find Icas," and "BringIcas to me."Description:Completing the Quest "Find Someboy" is quite easy and just requires a trip tothe Salsabil Inn, however the other quest can be quite difficult.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Find Icas---------------------------------------------------Client: MorrinReward: 500 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 7 DaysRank: 1Description:

Please bring a man named Icas to me. He's in Cynas, but he won't be able tostand the Order rules long. You can catch him when he escaped Cynas. Signed,Morrin.Information:- Conduct a manhunt for Icas.- Around Grayridge?- use pretty women as bait?

This is the second in a set of recruitment quests, the first being "FindSomebody."

To successfully complete this quest, you must have a group of "cute" or"pretty" girls. It seems you need at least 4 in the main party, since threeand one in the Support didn't work for me. You actually will not have enoughgirls to complete the quest until after the events when Chrodechild jointhe party, so don't try to complete it until a bit after you actually getaccess to it.

Characters like Marica, Sisuca, Zenoa and Manaril work for this quest. ---------------------------------------------------

Watch a scene after you complete "Find Icas" and start the quest "BringIcas to me." After accepting "Bring Icas to me," Icas joins. However!We're not done yet.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Bring Icas to me---------------------------------------------------Client: MoanaReward: 1,000 PotchType: LeaderRank: 1Description:Morrin, was it? That woman that asked us to find Icas. Now she wants you tobring Icas to her.Information:- Take Icas to Morrin.- Morrin is in Salsabil Inn.

This one's pretty easy, once you've actually found Icas. Just allow Icasto join when he asks and the scenes will play automatically. You'reforced into a battle with "Assassin." He's rather strong because he cankill characters in one hit, but he lacks HP and will die quickly.---------------------------------------------------

After finishing this set of quests, you not only recruit Icas, but Morrin andYovel.---------------------------Morrin and Yovel join along with Icas once the quest "Bring Icas to Me" hasbeen completed.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Geschutz -c6rcg-Location: Mislato River

Prerequisite: Must complete the quests "Arcane Academy Tour" and "SpecialProposal."Description:After the events with the Magedom and Chrodechild had joined your army, you canfinally recruit this trio. Their first quest is covered earlier in the game,called Arcane Academy Tour. This Quest cannot be done successfully andfailing it is how you trigger the second quest, "Special Proposal."

To complete "Arcane Academy Tour," just enter the Mislato plains from theeast side. It's very possible that this quest becomes unavailable afterthe events where Chrodechild joins your army and the lake appears.

Basically, if you don't do "Arcane Academy Tour" early on, you may be introuble while recruiting these characters. I've tried to put some

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Special Proposal---------------------------------------------------Client: GeschutzReward: RifleType: LeaderRank: 1Description:Sorry to bother you again, but we'd like to talk again if you don't mind.We'll be waiting at the same place as before. Signed, Geschutz.Information:- Talk?- Meet at Mislato River.

Watch the scene that occurs automatically after you start this quest. Tellthem Yes, and the Quest will be complete and the trio joins your army.---------------------------------------------------

Geschutz joins your army.---------------------------Minen and Buchse join along with Geschutz.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Khemia -c6rck-Location: Citro VillagePrerequisite: Must have recruited the trio of Geschutz, Minen, and Busche.Description:

Bring either Geschutz or Minen to Citro Village and enter the Town Squarearea. The man is standing on the western side of the square and has a browncoat on. Speak with him and he automatically joins. He's a strange one.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Hafin -c6rch-Location: Mislato RiverPrerequisite: Asad Recruited.Description:Asad must be in your army for this, so you have to be after the events whenthe lake appears and after Chrodechild joins your army. Head to the Mislato

River and the scene should automatically occur without you even entering theriver.

If you don't get it immediately, it may require you to be in Flower Season.Asad must be in your party when you walk onto the Mislato River for the sceneto occur.

Hafin is a missable character and the chance to recruit him will be gone oncethe desert appears. You'll know when that is.

If you recruit Hafin before Nakil, Nakil will appear later. If you recruitNakil first, Hafin will appear later. The recruitment requirements switch,but you'll be able to do both if you know how. I have put Hafin beingrecruited first, as you can get him the earlier of the two, but you can alsoget Nakil in the same way, but later on in the game. ---------------------------

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~~~ Chapter 7: Changes ~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-ch7cg-There's quite a bit of annoying recruiting to be done in this chapter. Manycharacters require running through the same area over and over again. Thenagain, this chapter is all about Characters, Characters, Characters!

Recruitable Characters - Chapter 7:---------------------------------Sotah -c7rcs-Nhazu -c7rcn-Dogha -c7rcd-Maybelle -c7crm-Sphiel -c7crp-Balsam, Yod -c7rcb-Nuzhat -c7rcz-Rekareka, Tuhululu -c7rct-Nakil -c7rck-Numnu -c7rcu-Dromon, Xebec, Felecca -c7rcx-Gorno -c7rcg----------------------------------~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Tehah Village ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c7hhv-Characters: Sotah, Nhazu, Dohga, Maybelle, SphielItems: Wtr Dragn Claws (Ch'olui Mountains)Key Items:

Tehah Village is as far west as you can go at this point. There's nothingyou actually do here, just enter the area and leave. But there are a fewmore characters to recruit. Don't worry, it will be slowing down soon!

And get ready to spend a good amount of time in the Ch'olui Mountains.

---------------------------Character: Sotah -c7rcs-Location: Tehah VillagePrerequisite: NoneDescription:You can actually attempt to recruit Sotah before this point, but he'll alwaysdecline you. Sotah is found in the Residence in Tehah Village. Speak withhim and he shows you information about game terms, places, and people. Ask tosee his information about 4 times total and you can ask to recruit him.

Once you've recruited Chrodechild and the lake has appeared, Sotah willfinally accept when you ask him to join you.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Nhazu -c7rcn-Location: Tehah VillagePrerequisite: NoneDescription:You'll find Nhazu in the Tehah Village Plaza once the lake has appeared andyou've recruited Chrodechild into your army. Speak with him and then headto the Mountains.

Enter the Ch'olui Mountains and stick west at the first intersection and goeast twice at the second and third. On the large open screen, head towardsthe mountain peak, which is by going to the west. Continue west and the Herowill make a comment about the state of the mountains. Open the chest to thesouth for some WTR DRAGN CLAWS. and then you need to head all the way backdown the mountain. The plains area is a dead end for now.

Re-enter Tehah Village and speak with Nhazu. Tell Nhazu you'll help him andwatch a scene. Now you have to walk down the mountain. Again.

Head back to your Headquarters and accept the quest "Search for Nhazu!" Ifit doesn't show up at first, make sure you're not on any other Leader Questsor try to complete another Quest.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Search for Nhazu!---------------------------------------------------Client: Tehah ElderReward: 10,000 PotchType: LeaderRank: 1Description:We haven't seen Nhazu since yesterday. The villagers are searching themountains, but we can't find him. Could you help us? Signed, Tehah Elder.Information:- Conduct a manhunt.- Nhazu.- The Ch'olui Mountains.

This is just a sequence of events. Head south down the screen and enter thecave. Speak with Nhazu for another scene. ---------------------------------------------------

Watch the scenes and head back to your Headquarters and Nhazu joins you.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Dogha -c7rcd-Location: HeadquartersPrerequisite: Nhazu Recruited.Description:Oddly enough, Dogha doesn't join along with Nhazu.

Once you've finished the Nhazu recruitment Quests, Dogha will be at yourHeadquarters. You'll find him near the southern exit, which is the exitif you go east from the First Floor Entrance Hall. You don't even have toleave the Headquarters to find him. ---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Maybelle -c7crm-Location: Ch'olui Mountains/HeadquartersPrerequisite: Visited Ch'olui Peak once before.Description:At the peak of Mount Ch'olui, the Hero comments about the mountain.Exit the mountains completely, from the entrance, not the plains side, and head up the peak. This is the area where the Hero makes a comment about thestate of the Mountain. You'll find a woman at the top of this area duringyour second visit to the area.

You exit to the Plains. Head back to your Headquarters. Speak with Moana andaccept the Quest "Find My Fated Lover <3"

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Find My Fated Lover <3---------------------------------------------------Client: MaybelleReward: 10,000 PotchType: LeaderRank: 1Description:I am reborn from Warrior of the Light Raphelancia. 1000 years ago in our formerlives, Warrior of Light Ru'ukahthis and I swore our love. Please find hisreincarnation.Information:- Conduct a manhunt.- Fated Lover?

This quest begins after you've met Maybelle near the peak of the Ch'oluiMountains after you've left the area once and re-entered. To complete it,remove any females from your group and enter the Hero's room. His room is onthe Fourth Floor, east exit. Watch a scene.---------------------------------------------------

Put a female member in your group, it doesn't matter who, and exit your the

Headquarters on foot. Choose the option "That's IT! I can't take it any more!"Watch a scene and then turn around and head right back into your room.After another scene, Maybelle joins you if you say she can.

If you're having problems getting Maybelle to appear, try just taking everyoneout of your group. While it's possible to get the scene to trigger with somepeople in the group, you might as well take everyone out. Jale may be a keycharacter to take out of your party, since it seems the scene won't trigger ifhe's in it. ---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Sphiel -c7crp-Location: Ch'olui MountainsPrerequisite: Dogha Recruited.Description:To begin this quest, you need Dogha in your army. Dogha requires Nhazu.

The Quest "Get Rid of the Snow Fairy" should appear once you've recruitedDogha. It won't appear if you're on another Leader Quest, so finish off anyof those you have, first.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Get Rid of the Snow Fairy---------------------------------------------------Client: Tehah Youth GroupReward: Ch'olui CabbageType: LeaderRank: 3Description:There's a Snow Fairy in the Ch'olui Mountains! Several of us have gottensnow blasted at us up there! We need your help! Signed, Tehah Youth Group.Information:- Monster Hunting- Snow Fairy?- Go to the Ch'olui Mountains.

Without Dogha in your party, head to the Ch'olui Mountains. Head to the largeopen screen, which is the second screen, and take the northeastern exit upto Dogha's Cottage. Head up to the cottage area, and take the northeasternpath. Near where there is a chest, which should be empty if you cleared thearea originally, speak with the woman. You're forced into a battle, whichyou will lose.

Exit the Ch'olui Mountains and go back to your Headquarters. Speak with Dogha,who is near the southern, east from the Entrance Hall) exit. Now head -back-to the Ch'ouli Mountains to the same place where you originally found theFairy, which is west of Dogha's Cottage, and, when prompted, tell her "I'mFull."

Ask the woman to join and you'll recruit her.---------------------------------------------------

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~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Marsinah Plains ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c7mhp-Characters: NoneItems: NoneKey Items: NoneEnemies: Grass Laggart, Armored Gazelle, One-Eyed Spider, Vampire Bee, SandSerpentBoss: Pekklar

You may have entered this area on accident while recruiting a few charactersup at the top of Ch'olui Mountain, but it was a small area. This time we'revisiting the larger part. Like Citro Plains, this isn't a dungeon but a largeopen field area. If you've played previous Suikoden games, you'll notice thislooks very much like the World Map sections of I and II.

Watch a scene upon entry. Just head West until you're forced into battle.

============================================Boss: PekklarStrength: NoneWeak: PierceItems: Pekklar Meat

Throughout the plains, you'll encounter the boss, Pekklar. He's a prettynasty monster who has average defense and high attack. Stick with the Hero'sMasterpiece and Roberto's Two-Way Strike as a main source of damage.

If you're using Manaril or Sphiel you can put this "boss" to sleep with easein order to kill it before it has a chance to attack you. Another goodcharacter to bring is Minen, especially if she has the Prototype Guns fromthe "Mass Production of Guns?!" Quest. Her normal attacks will be quiteeffective if you level her up. This is quite the straightforward fight andis more of a strong normal encounter than an actual boss. Still, keep yourHP up. ============================================

Watch a scene. Keep heading west until you see a small forest in the middleof the plains, then head northwest and you'll see a clearing in the trees tothe north. The far western exit to the area is off limits for now, so ifyou hit that area, head directly south and slightly east. Near the riveryou'll find the village.

If you're lost, you'll notice that there are three exits in the northern part

of the area. A far northeastern, one in the center, and one in the farnorthwest. We entered from a far east exit, but not the far northeastern.The area we're looking for is most easily found by following the "road"from the far northeastern exit south at every intersection.

You'll find the village close to the southwestern corner of the area.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Cragbark ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c7rgk-Characters: NoneItems: NoneKey Items:Enemies: NoneBoss: Nova, Mysterious Girl

Item Shop: Weapon and Armor Shop: ----------------------- ------------------------| Medicine 50 | | Wtr Dragn Claws 4,800 || Mega Medicine 500 | | Argent Fists 90,000 || Mint 2,000 | | Iron Scythe 18,000 || Antitoxin 50 | | Gold Spear 140,000 || Cough Drop 50 | | Adept's Singlet 2,000 || Tranquilizer 50 | | Tai Chi Garb 12,000 || Revival Statue 2,500 | | Gold Chain 12,000 || Pekklar Steak 1,000 | ------------------------ -----------------------

Accessories: Inn: 640 Potch/Night -----------------------| Gold Helm 1,800 || Gold Boots 8,000 || Adept's Shoes 30,000 || Gauntlets 1,000 || Strength Sash 20,000 | -----------------------

Watch a scene.

You start in the Town Square. You may want to speak with all of thenon-playable characters here, since one of them will be recruited later. Also,you'll find a Trading Post. Glow Beads, if you have any left, sell amazinglywell here. If you have any Eternal Feathers, they sell very well, too, butyou'll find somewhere later on that you can sell for an even higher price.It's not until quite a bit later, but if you're patient you might as wellwait. You can buy Rainbow Threads here for 5,500 Potch and sell them lateron in another town that we haven't visited yet for 10,000 Potch!

Exit onto the Town Map.

The General Store has the Item, and Weapon Shops. Or particular interst is theaccessories. They are a strong improvement from everything we've seen before

for your physical characters, so be sure you buy some from everyone youplan on using for some time. I personally prefer the Adept's Shoes to theStrength Sash, but use whichever you prefer. Remember, the save point is inthe General Store for whenever you need to use it.

When you're ready, enter the Inn for a scene. The Inn is extremely expensive,so don't use it unless you must, and head out to the Town Map and watchanother scene. Enter the "Hse of the King" to continue, then head into theInn.

============================================Boss: Nova, Mysterious GirlStrength: NoneWeak: Nova: Strike | Mysterious Girl: SlashItems: None

With Roberto and the Hero, you probably have two Slash attackers, so hopefullyyou have a third character who has a different weapon type. A mage is bestin the last slot. This time you really must kill them, it's not a survivalbattle.

Nova's defense is quite high, but his magical defense is lower than average.Stick with the Hero's Masterpiece and Roberto's Two-Way Strike to do over500 damage each time, especially if Roberto is Dual Wielding. For your thirdcharacter use whichever attacks are most powerful and your mage should useMagical Attacks and heal your group when necessary. I like using Minen asthe third character, but whoever you like works. Jale would be a good choice,too.

Once you kill Nova, he has around 3,000 HP, the battle ends.============================================

Watch a scene.

Mission Accomplished!

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Headquarters ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c7qtr-Characters: Neira, Baslam, Yod, Nuzhat, Rekareka, Tuhululu, Dromon, Xebec,Felecca, Nakil, Gorno, NumnuItems: 20,000 PotchCoastal Cave - Revisited: Godspeed Talisman, Lazuli SpearKey Items: None

Though it doesn't matter which option you choose, "To the Castle forreinforcements!" is the "correct" option. Head back to Headquarters and enterthe Entrance Hall to speak with Moana. Before continuing, that is, beforeheading to the Great Hall, it's Recruitment time again!

Please note that while the game doesn't make a big deal about it, Neira hasjoined your army at this point. You can use her in battle if you change yourparty from Erin.

---------------------------Character: Balsam -c7rcb-Location: Grayridge Mines, HeadquartersPrerequisite: Must have vistsed him earlier in the game.Description:During any trip to Grayridge Mines after the Headquarters are named, you'llencounter this shady character. Watch the scene with him at this point andonce your Headquarters have upgraded, you can continue his Quest.

Once the Headquarters have upgraded, head to the rooftop, where the Hero willcomment on how large the Headquarters has become and that he remembers aninventor in Grayridge Mines. Head to Grayridge Mines when you have thechance and speak with the two. Then, bring them back to Headquarters. Theywon't join you just yet and instead stay standing in the Fourth Floor Hallwayuntil you bring them a Pump.

You can buy the Pump from the Naineneis Trade Center. Examine the openchest and the Hero will take the pump. Bring this back to Balsam and Yodand they'll join you, along with making an elevator for your Headquarters.You'll need to wait until after the first set of events in Cragbark tobuy the Pump, since then you'll access Naineneis again.

Head outside and wander around for 10 days. Speak with Balsam in the 4th FloorHall. He will join your group.---------------------------Yod joins along with Balsam.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Nuzhat -c7rcz-Location: Salsabil, HeadquartersPrerequisite: Balsam Recruited.Description:Once you've recruited Balsam and have an elevator, take the elevator down tothe Cellar. The Hero makes a comment about the area being empty. Put Mubal,he's an automatic recruit you should have gotten earlier, into your partyand head to Salsabil. Enter the Residence and speak with the woman in purpleto the east. Watch a scene. You'll see why the trip to the Cellar wasnecessary.

If you tell her yes during the cutscene, you'll be forced into a battle witha Blaze Dragon. It's strong to pierce but weak to Slash, so the Hero shoulddo a good amount of damage Dual-Wielding Swords on it. Masterpiece shouldbreak 700 damage on it! You can put it to sleep with Sleep Freeze, but itshouldn't be necessary.

The Dragon mostly uses a breath attack that does around 20 damage to everyone.Not too bad, at this point. He only has around 3,000 HP, so you should finishhim off after a few rounds.

After beating her Monster, she joins your army.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Rekareka -c7rct-Location: Naineneis, HeadquartersPrerequisite: NoneDescription: Speak with Rekareka in the Naineneis trading post once you have completed thefirst set of events in Cragback, where you're kicked out. The duo will leaveNaineneis. When you head back to your Headquarters, you'll notice the LeaderQuest "Make My Son a Man" is now available.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Make My Son a Man---------------------------------------------------Client: RekarekaReward: 100 PotchType: LeaderRank: 1Description:if you can make the Porpos open up to humans, you can do anything. Would youhelp me turn my son into a full-fledged Merchant? Signed, Rekareka.Information:- Get the details from Rekareka.- Meet at 2nd Floor Residence.

Head into your tavern and take the upper western exit, by Semias, into the2nd Floor Residence. Rekareka is up the stairs to the east. Speak with herand the Quest is complete.---------------------------------------------------

Speak with Moana and another quest has opened up.---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: I Need Laggart Pelts---------------------------------------------------Client: RekarekaReward: 30,000 Potch, Rainbow Thread, Silk Cloth, Rainbow ClothType: PartyDispatch: 5 DaysRank: 2Description: I'm sending Tuhululu out to buy Laggart Pelts. He needs thosebodyguards we talked about. They don't need business sense, just brawn.Signed, Rekareka.Information:- Help Tuhululu get some stock in.- Needs somebody brawny.

Though the game says you need someone Brawny, it seems like pretty much anycharacter works to finish this Quest. ---------------------------------------------------

After finishing the quests, Rekareka joins your army.---------------------------Tuhululu joins along with Rekareka.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Nakil -c7rck-Location: HeadquartersPrerequisite: Hafin Recruited.Description: Once you've completed the first set of events in Cragbark where you're kickedout, put Asad in your party. Leave HQ by walking and then enter it for a scenewith Asad and Moana. If it doesn't trigger, exit, walk for a few days, andre-enter. There may be a season requirement of Flower to trigger this scene,but it's more likely that you can get it at any time by chance. Just keepexiting, travelling, and entering in order to trigger it.

Asad will leave your group for a few days. Head outside and wander aroundfor a while, probably over two months/seasons in game time, and when youreturn to Headquarters, this scene will randomly trigger. You may have someproblems getting this scene at first, so just keep walking around for a weekor so at a time and then heading back to the Headquarters.

If you recruit Hafin before Nakil, Nakil will appear later. If you recruitNakil first, Hafin will appear later. The recruitment requirements switch,but you'll be able to do both if you know how. I have put Hafin beingrecruited first, as you can get him the earlier of the two, but you can alsoget Nakil in the same way, but later on in the game. ---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Numnu -c7rcu-Location: NaineneisPrerequisite: Possibly having completed the Quest "Order Approaches Naineneis."Description:Once you've finished the first events at Cragbark, enter Naineneis and chooseto go to the "Entry." Watch a scene with a pink Popos here. Once you've seenthis scene, head back to your Headquarters and get the Quest "Porpos Abducted"from Moana.

A possible requirement for this Quest is having completed the quest "OrderApproaches Naineneis" after the completion of the Coastal Cave.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Porpos Abducted---------------------------------------------------Client: WomanReward: TridentType: LeaderRank: 2

Description:In Naineneis, I heard a Porpos was abducted by Lonomakua pirates! I bet theyplan to sell this Porpos off. Please do something! Signed, Passing Through.Information:- Go rescue the abducted Porpos?- Go to Naineneis.

After a few scenes, you're forced into a battle with Xebec, Dromon, andFelecca. The Pirates are pretty fast characters and may act before you. Stickto targeting one, probably Dromon since he's the strongest and getting rid ofthem one at a time. Xebec and Felecca hit for around 40 damage each whileDromon can break 80. It piles up quickly. Go after Felecca next, since sheheals herself and the otehrs for 500 HP.

This can actually be a somewhat challenging battle if you come in unpreparedand not expecting it. You just have to strike hard and fast, or you'll takea good amount of damage.---------------------------------------------------

Watch a scene. Numnu joins you.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Dromon -c7rcx-Location: Coastal Cave, ResvisitedPrerequisite: Numnu Recruited.Description:Once you've finished the events with Numnu and the "Porpos Abducted" Quest,you can recruit the three pirates.

Heads to Coastal Cave and go straight until you reach the set of geysers. Take the central geyser up to the upper level and continue until you reachthe intersection. Go west and follow the path. Open the chest for theEXTREMELY important Godspeed Talisman. Head back to the intersection andhead straight. Follow this path until you reach the end and open the chestfor a LAZULI SPEAR. Head all the way back and drop down the geyser. You'llsee that you were actually on the third level! Back on the second level,head straight until you reach a path to the west. Take it and follow itall the way to the end.

You'll encounter the Pirates once again. Speak with Dromon in here andwatch a scene.

The battle is exactly the same as before. Once again, attack Dromon firstbecause of his strong attack, followed by Felecca. If you're doing this battlearound level 30, expect to take damage quickly. You'll definitely want tobring a healer for these fights.

After the battle, you recruit the three.---------------------------Xebec and Felecca join along with Dromon.---------------------------

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Character: Gorno -c7rcg-Location: Mount SvatgolPrerequisite: Balsam Recruited. Muro recruited.Description:This is going to be a fun little adventure at this point. Unless you'reup for a challenge, I'd suggest waiting a bit on this, though it is entirelypossible to do it at around level 30.

With Muro in your party, head into Grayridge Mines. Take the elevator, whichBaslam was working on before, down the the "Lowest Level." This leads to anew area.

Trying to recruit Gorno at this stage of the game is quite dangerous, sinceyou have to wander into Mount Svatgol underlevelled. I suggest that beforeattempting to bring Muro, especially if you never use him, you bring a partyyou're confident with to level them up a bit in the Mountain. The enemies hitvery hard around level 30-35, even with the best gear, so you'll definitelywant to bring a Healer. Manaril is nice, since she can also put enemies tosleep with her magic, but she doesn't have the ability to revive. It's yourchoice. You'll also want Gadburg as your support, so you can put thestrong, mini-boss monsters to sleep and then kill them with Spark.

If you don't want to risk this quest so early on, you can always wait untillater in the game when Mount Svatgol is actually a required place to go.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Mount Svatgol ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ Characters: GornoItems: Uncut Emerald, Emerald Ring, Moonlight Sword, Spun Silvr ArmrKey Items: NoneEnemies - Grayridge Mines, Lowest Level: Fanged Silkmoth, Winged CrabEnemies: Volcano Baboon, Svat Scorpion, Flame Ifrit, Volcano Turtle,Magma Balloon, Anemone WormArea Boss/Grayridge Mines - Flower: Fanged SilkmothBoss: None

Getting to Mount Svatgol is the problem at this point. You need to get there,with Muro, in one piece. Much easier said than done. Before beginning thequest to get this character, I HIGHLY suggest you prepare yourself well.If you go in expecting to do you'll probably do better.

During your trip through the lower levels of Grayridge mines, you'll likelyencounter some rough monsters called the Fanged Silkmoth and Winged Crabs.Winged Crabs hit hard, but aren't particularly dangerous because they usesignle target attacks. Fanged Silkmoths, however, are capable of wiping outa low level party. They're particularly nasty because their area attack does150 damage to everyone, as well as causing the sleep Status effect. I would

suggest running when you encounter a Silkmoth for now.

When you start the lower level, head all the way east and take the eastpath at the intersection. Head down the ladder to the next screen. Followthe path to the dead end and open the chest for an UNCUT EMERALD. There'salso a secret passage in the side of this room. press against the wall thathas light coming through it and open the chest in the secret room for anEMERALD RING. Head back to the main area and go back to the previous floor.

At the lift, take the western path this time. Go south through twointersections and follow the path to the end. There's a MOONLIGHT SWORD atthe end of this path. Head back north to the intersection and take thewestern path and head south at the next intersection. You should be in agreenish-yellow area at this point. When you encounter the next intersection,to the east, follow the path all the way to east. The path eventually tiltssouth. At the dead end, press against the eastern wall to find a hiddenpassage and a chest that contains some SPUN SILVR ARMR.

Follow the path back north and west back to the intersection and this timetake the southern path. Follow it to the end and go down the ladder.

Now just follow this path all the way east. The path soon turns red, whichshows that you're where you want to be.

You FINALLY reach the Mountain when you go up the ladder.

Please note that if you do go through this section early, you'll easilygain 4-5 levels in one fight and probably hit level 40 very, very quickly.Once you've gotten beyond 40, you should be "okay" for surviving. Have funwith the Flame Ifrits, though. They're weak to Slash so Chrodechild and theHero dual wielding do well, but they're going to be rather rough. They hit foraround 200 damage per physical attack, and they're fast. Your best bet itto try and put it to sleep with a character who has Sleep Freeze and thenWipe them out with the Spark party command from Gadburg.

Head north and east until you hit the first intersection. If you're early inthe game, you won't be able to pass the eastern intersection, so just headsouth.

With Muro in your group, Gorno will join your army.

. . .And you still have to walk back out.

Any Uncut Rubies you get from here can be sold in Salsabil for 6,000 Potch.---------------------------

Once you recruit Nuzhat, be sure you do Atrie's Quest "Something for You."The quest grants your Hero a very nice Sword.

In case you have no interest in recruiting, be sure you still head to theCoastal Cave depths (up the third geyser). They've rearranged themselves abit since your first visit. Pick up the GODSPEED TALISMAN by taking thewestern path on the first intersection up here. You'll also find some other

nice items, like a Lazuli Spear.

Now that we're finally done recruiting, it's time to continue.

Head into the Great Hall for a scene. Choose "Ready yourselves -- we'removin' out!"

There are two groups. Chrodehild and your Hero are leading. Try to balanceyour groups as well as possible. Meruvis and Roberto work well togetheras dual-sword wielders and are quite powerful. The Hero is one of the strongest characters on his own, so just use whoever you want to complimenthim. Remember that Liu is with the Hero, but he doesn't have any healingmagic. For Chrodechild's last spot, I'd suggest a balanced mage, such asManaril. Felecca may be a good choice for the last spot in the Hero's partyif you've used her. She has both healing and attack magic as well as decentphysical attack power with Dual Wielding.

It's not really a big deal who you pick, so just use who you want and watchthe scenes.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ North Marsinah Hills ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c7nmh-Characters: Diulf, Servillah, LyciaItems: NoneKey Items: Furious RoarEnemies: Cynas Conscript, Cynas Captain, Cynas Archer, Grass Laggart, ArmoredGazelle, One-Eyed Spider, Vampire Bee, Sand SerpentBoss: Fredegund

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Help the Furious Roar!---------------------------------------------------Client: Main Character -c7m21-Reward: 30,000 Potch, Argent FistsDescription:Order troops are movin' in the Marsinah Plains and they're gonna try to conquerthe Roar! It doesn't matter if the Roar think we're parwns of the Order now,We gotta save 'em!Information:- Engage the Order troops in the northern Marsinah Plains. ---------------------------------------------------

Follow the path northwest to be forced into a battle. I'm sure you rememberthese foes well, it's a Cynas Conscript, Cynas Captain, and a Cynas Archer.The enemies have gotten a good deal stronger. Focus on the Cynas Conscriptfirst, since that Captain likes to defend and waste your damage.

Head north and you'll soon reach an intersection. It doesn't matter whichdirection you go, since the area is actually a straight line disguised to look

like it has multiple paths. As you head north, you'll encounter a groupof Cynas enemies, including two Conscripts and a Captain. Watch the scene.You can't win the battle with Chrodechild or the Hero, so allow yourselfto be killed.

Mission Accomplished!

When you have control, exit the Residence for another scene. Head to theHse of the King to continue the scenes. Exit the area to continue for morescenes. Next, head to the Town Square. Diulf, Servillah, and Lycia join yourarmy. You also receive the FURIOUS ROAR, which will give all of your battlecharacters new Marks of the Stars.

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~~~ Chapter 8: Divine ~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-ch8dv-After Chapter 8, recruitment stops happening in big blobs. You won't get 5-6sets of characters at a time, instead sticking with 2-3. It looks much nicerto write this way, at least.

Recruitable Characters - Chapter 8:---------------------------------Autar -c8rca-Chein -c8rch-Ouragan -c8rco-Yula -c8rcy-Mourgent -c8rcg-Amaralicht, Quillard -c8rcq-Bosche, Lathilda -c8rcl-Lubberkin -c8rcb-Hina -c8crh-Savina -c8rcv-Megion, Eusmel, Nictis -c8crg-Namna(1) -c8cn1----------------------------------

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Headquarters ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c8hq1-Characters: Autar, CheinItems: 30,000 Potch, Argent FistsKey Items: None

Exit Cragbark and watch a scene. Head back to Headquarters and watch anotherscene. The goal is the Hero's room, which is in the 4th Floor Hall if youtake the eastern exit. The goal is the Blade's chamber, which is found in

the western exit off the Second Floor Hallway. Watch a scene. Exit the roomand you're given some free time. Perfect for a character recruitment run!

---------------------------Character: Autar -c8rca-Location: CragbarkPrerequisite: NoneDescription:The first chance you have to recruit Autar is right after Diulf and co. joinyour army. Though you might have done so on your first visit, speak withAutar in the Cragbark Town Square. He's near the back of the area.

Once you've spoken with him, accept the Quest "Gather Animals!"

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Gather Animals!---------------------------------------------------Client: AutarReward: 5,000 Potch, Pekklar MeatType: PartyDispatch: 15 DaysRank: 3Description:The Order might attack again, so we should go gather animals for food while wecan. But the warriors are all busy, and we kids can't go. Could you sendsomebody for me?Information:- Gather Animals at Marsinah Plains.- Need somebody agile and luck.

This quest can only be activated once you've come to an alliance with theFurious Roar. After speaking with Autar in Cragbark this opens up.

To clear this quest, you must have characters with a Speed/Agility Stat ofat least 80 and the same with a Luck Stat (Speed and Luck at 80+).

Just level a few characters to 20+, easily done at the Ch'olui Mountains andMarsinah Plains, and you should be fine. A decently levelled Marica workswithout adding gear, and Neira and Nemne work fine with the stats that they begins with. Decently levelled Minen, Liu, Zenoa, Jale and Sisuca work, too.Nimni has high luck but low Speed. If a character has close-but-not-quiteluck buy him a Gold Helm. Sapphire Rings, which you can buy from yourAccessory shop, run by Gorno, are good for a cheap 20 Speed/Agility, too.

You need to fill all of the slots with 80+ Luck/Speed characters. ---------------------------------------------------

Once the quest is completed, head out to Cragbark Town Square and speak withAutar again. ---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Chein -c8rch-Location: Marsinah PlainsPrerequisite: Lycia Recruited.

Description:With Lycia in your party, enter the Marsinah Plains from the southern,Cragbark, side. Circle around the village and head north up the "road."At the three-way split in the road, watch a scene.

You encounter this boss with Lycia alone. You don't have to win, just fighther and watch the scene after. Head back to Cragbark and enter the "Hse of theKing." Watch a scene and Chein joins you---------------------------

After you've recruited the two characters, it's time to continue with events.Head into the Grand Hall for the next scene. Head into the Plaza, south fromthe Entrance Hall, and then re-enter the Entrance Hall for a scene withMoana. If the scene doesn't trigger, try walking around on the World Map fora day or two.

Head up to the Third Floor and enter the eastern door. Watch a scene in here.To trigger the next scene, exit the Headquarters and walk around for a dayor two. Enter the headquarters again and enter the Entrance Hall and speakwith Moana. Head up to the Fourth Floor Grand Hall. When you're ready, choose"All Right! Let's get going now!"

You have two parties, one with your Hero and Chrodechild and the second withDiulf. The Hero and Chrodechild are both formidable on their own, so onlygive them a healer and another character of choice and you'll be fine. Youhaven't had access to Diulf for too long, so his group id probably going tobe the struggling one. Once again, it's not really a huge decision whenmaking the parties, just be sure that both are capable of surviving.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Pharamond ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c8pv1-Characters: Fredegund, GuntramItems: Twin: Flash, Twin: FlameKey Items: Twin BladesEnemies: Cynas ConscriptBoss: General Guts, Fredegund

After the events: Item Shop: Weapon and Armor Shop: ----------------------- ------------------------| Medicine 50 | | Black Blade 7,000 || Mega Medicine 500 | | Treasured Sword 10,000 || Mint 2,000 | | Scale Sword 150,000 || Antitoxin 50 | | Argent GrtSwrd 100,000 || Cough Drop 50 | | Sunlight Kunai 120,000 || Tranquilizer 50 | | Ninja Garb 12,000 || Revival Statue 2,500 | | Party Dress 12.000 |

----------------------- | Guardian Robe 30,000 | | Spun Silvr Armr 20,000 | Accessories: | Gold Mail 16,000 | ----------------------- | Dragon Armor 25,000 || Noble's Hat 2,000 | | Warrior Armor 36,000 || Gold Circlet 3,600 | | Argent Armor 36,000 || Warrior Mask 2,400 | ------------------------| Noble's Cape 8,000 | Inn: 640 Potch/Night| Noble's Shoes 4,000 || Knight's Boots 12,000 | | Ninja Gaiters 24,000 || Gauntlets 1,000 || Ninja Gloves 20,000 | -----------------------

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Pharamond Seige---------------------------------------------------Client: Main Character -c8m22-Reward: 50,000 PotchDescription:Pharamond troops seem vulnerable right now. This is our chance! TheAstrasian citizens are gonna rise up with us, so I know we can do this! And wehave to rescue Fredegund!Information:- Capture Pharamond---------------------------------------------------

Diulf's party fights the first encounter here, which is against three CynasConscripts. As you know by now, they have moderate HP and defense but theirattacks are generally rather powerful. Watch your HP if they attack the samecharacter each round, especially since Diulf may be rather low levelled. Diulfhas Masterpiece, like the Hero, and is quite strong against the Conscripts,who are weak to Strike.

Controlling the Hero, head east and watch a scene, then continue east. In theCellar area, head down the stairs, ignore the side doors for now, and watchanother scene.

============================================Boss: General Guts x2Strength: NoneWeak: NoneItems: Moonlight Stone x2

This is another strong normal-type enemy. They have no strengths orweaknesses, so any normal strategy you've been using that you find effectiveworks. If you have a Dual-Wielding Hero and Chrodechild, their physicalattacks alone can kill an enemy in one round. The Guts are susceptible toboth Sleep and Paralyze, so using status attacks can finish the battle offbefore you're even damaged. ============================================

There are two eastern exits. For now, take the far east, not the northeast,

and watch the scene.

============================================Boss: FredegundStrength: NoneWeak: StrikeItems: None

Well, the weakness towards Strike doesn't particularly matter, as Chrodechilduses Swords. Chrodechild fights alone in this duel.

Fredegund hits hard, around 60 damage per attack, which will bringChrodechild's HP down quickly. You'll want to stick with Bind Bolt on thefirst few rounds in order to Paralyze your foe and reduce the damage youtake. Don't bother with Strike-Back and instead focus on normal physicalattacks once Chrodechild has Paralyzed Fredegund. If Chrodechild is dual-wielding, she should be able to kill the boss quickly. If she gets below 150HP, heal.

If you're having problems surviving, equip Chrodechild with some Warrior'sArmor, from Gadburg. Give her a Moonlight Sword, from the lowest level inGrayridge Mines, and some Adept's Shoes. Chrodechild should be Dual Wielding.============================================

Mission Accomplished!

Exit the room to the southeast and enter the far eastern door where you justwatched the events. Fredegund and Guntram join your army. You receive theTWIN BLADES, which unlocks some more Marks on each character. You alsoreceive the swords TWIN: FLASH and TWIN: FLAME.

Exit the Royal Chamber.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Headquarters ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c8hq2-Characters: OuraganItems: 50,000 PotchKey Items: None

After the scenes the game tells you to go to the Great Hall. But there's onemore character we can recruit at this point. At some point, you may alsowish to head back to Pharamond and examine the shop inventory there. Theymay have some new weapons or armor for your characters, especially if youhaven't been trading to increase Gadburg's selection.

If you do decide to go shopping in Pharamond, be sure to head to the TradingPost. Gold ore and Uncut Emeralds sell extremely well in Pharamond. Youcan buy Rainbow Threads in Cragbark, for 5,500 Potch and sell them in

Pharamond for 10,000! Naineneis also sells Rainbow Threads for 5,000 Potch,so by doing one trip, holding 10 threads, you make 50,000 Potch. You'llneed it to afford all of that armor. You can also make some profit offof Scorpion Hides you buy from Naineneis, bought for 500 Potch, and sell themin Pharamond for 1,000. They stack to 99, so you're making 50,000 a tripthere, too. If you buy 10 Rainbow Threads and 99 Scorpion Hides from theNaineneis Trade Center, you can make 100,000 Potch per trip to Pharamond.

Because of the new trading area opened, now is a good time unlocking someitems in Gadburg's shop. Certain items, such as as Netherlion Horn onlyrequire one sale to unlock the weapon/armor, in this case a Beast Kng Swrd,others take quite a bit of effort to unlock. If you haven't already, theButterfly Cloak from selling Butterfly Wings is a very nice piece of armor.

---------------------------Character: Ouragan -c8rco-Location: Naineneis, Headquarters, CragbarkPrerequisite: Morrin and Icas Recruited.Description:Once you have access to Naineneis again, when you enter it you'll see a scenewith an "Assassin." The assassin has a part in the Morrin recruitment events,so you must have Icas and Morrin recruited in order to ally with him. Onceyou've seen the scene with him, go to your Headquarters for another scene.

Once you've finished the second set of events with the Furious Roar andCragbark is again open to you, head to the General Store for another scenewith the mysterious assassin.

Once you've completed the first set of events in Pharamond, exit yourHeadquarters and re-enter them for the final scene where Ouragan joins yourarmy.---------------------------

When you feel that you're done, enter the Grand Hall. Choose "Yeah. Let's getmovin'!"

Travel to Pharamond for a scene.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Pharamond ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c8pd2-Characters: NoneItems: NoneKey Items: NoneEnemies: NoneBoss: Fergus, Cyclops, Nova, Diadora, Sophia

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Nab the Intruders!---------------------------------------------------Client: Main Character -c8m23-

Reward: 1,000 PotchDescription:We just moved to Pharamond and we have intruders already?! Aw, man! What dothey want?! Anyway, let's go find 'em and nab 'em!Information:- Find the intruders who broke into the castle.- Go to the Chronicle Room. ---------------------------------------------------

Watch the scenes. Exit the room and head east. Head up the northeastern exitin the larger room and watch the scene. For this next set of events, trynot to use up all of your MP in one or two of the fights, since there arequite a few boss battles.

============================================Boss: FergusStrength: NoneWeak: PierceItems: None

Though Fergus is weak to pierce, there's no need to worry about changing theHero's weapon to a piercing weapon before the battle. Just stick withwhatever you were using. Use Masterpiece each turn and you should kill theboss in two-three rounds. Don't bother with the Hero's support spells unless,for some reason, you're very weak.============================================

Continue along the outer path and head east onto the next screen. Beforechanging areas, you may want to put Liu in the back row.

============================================Boss: CyclopsStrength: NoneWeak: SlashItems: Moonlight Stone

The strategy for this battle is almost identical to the previous. Have theHero use Masterpiece every round. Since the Cyclops is weak to slashattacks, and you're probably using dual-swords, the Hero will do extremelylarge amounts of damage. Liu should stick with Silence Sand every round andheal if your characters get below 100 HP. The boss can hit a low-levelledLiu for around 70 damage, so don't get his HP drop too far if you haven'tbeen using him.

The boss can be problematic if you're unlucky and he Paralyzes both of yourcharacters with his attacks, which can not only slow down your damage butstop you from healing. He does have a good amount of HP, perhaps around 4,000,but with the amount of damage you do to him, he falls quickly. Try to keepyour HP up, since right after this you fight a second battle.============================================

============================================Boss: Nova, Diadora, SophiaStrength: NoneWeak: Nova: Strike | Diadora: Slash | Sophia: SlashItems: None

This is not a battle that you have to win. It's rather strange, consideringthat this time you actually do full damage to your enemies. You're stuckwith Nova in the front and you won't be able to damage Diadora, the dangerousone without long range weapons or magic.

Diadora is quite strong, doing 70 or more damage to each party member withher magic. On Liu's first round, use Magic Canopy and have him focus onhealing. Use Silence Grit whenever you have time. Diadora can also Paralyzeyou, which is dangerous. You'll probably find this to be the hardest battle inquite some time, even if you've been actively using the Hero, Chrodechild,and Liu.

After a few rounds, the battle ends.============================================

Mission Accomplished!

You should be in the Ravine of Infinity at this point. Head north to watcha scene. Then just press against any wall to trigger the next scene. Afterthat, press against another wall. Watch the scenes.

At this point, if you go back to the Red Orb, whenever you have the chance,you may notice some of your skills are gone. This is NOT a glitch and itdoes involve the events that just happened in the storyline.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Woodland Village ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c8wlv-Characters: Luo-Tao, Len-LienItems: NoneKey Items: Tatau CouncilEnemies: Mage Art GadgetBoss: None

Item Shop: Weapon and Armor Shop: ----------------------- ------------------------| Medicine 50 | | Moonlight Sword 36,000 || Mega Medicine 500 | | Old Tree Spear 180,000 || Healing Incense 1,500 | | Topaz Rod 100,000 || Mint 2,000 | | Sprite Bow 200,000 || Mixed Herbs 12.000 | | Moonlight Kunai 70,000 || Antitoxin 50 | | Dragon Shield 6,000 || Cough Drop 50 | | Mystery Poncho 24,000 || Tranquilizer 50 | | Spun Silvr Armr 20,000 || Revival Statue 2,500 | | Windspun Armor 70,000 | ----------------------- ------------------------ Accessory Shop:

----------------------- | Sage's Hat 12,000 || Magical Cape 5,000 || Unicorn Armband 8,000 | -----------------------

This place, like Pharamond, is another great place to trade. Unfortunately,we won't be able to do any extensive trading quite yet. The shops have somenew items. Of particular interest is the Mixed Herbs for bosses, but they'rerather expensive. In the shop, the Sage's Cap is an extremely good item forany Mage and the Topaz Rod is a nice improvement for any mage who doesn't aBroom, from the Clean the Tablet Quest, equipped. The swords really dependon which characters your using. The Hero has a powerful God-Beast Sword givenby Atrie through the Quest "Something For You," but a Moonlight Sword may begood in his other hand if he doesn't have it already.

Enter the Vacant House from the Town Map for a scene.

Note: As I mentioned before, you may find that you're losing abilities atthis point. It's completely normal and they will come back once you progressthrough the story. I'd suggest not messing around with your skills toomuch. You won't lose the ones you have equipped, but when you unequip them,you won't be able to get them back until later.

Exit back to Town and watch a scene. Enter the Pth to Grt Tree. Head northeastto the intersection and take the western path. At the next intersection, headnortheast for the scene. Continue along the path and enter the building.

When you regain control, you'll notice Luo-Tao is in your party. You maywant to give him some gear and put him into the back row of your Formation.Exit the house.

You fighting a battle with strong normal enemies. The Mage Art gadgets arestrong to strike, which is unlikely to be used by anyone in your party atthe moment, and weak to Pierce. Have the Hero stick with Masterpiece, Liustick with Silence Sand, and Chrodechild and Lou-Tao with normal physicalattacks. The enemies are quite strong and can posin you, so don't let yourHP drop too far.

Exit the forest and you receive the TATAU COUNCIL. Luo-Tao joins your army.

Exit the area through the village exit and Len-Lien will join, too.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Noslaw Woods ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c8nlw-Characters: None

Items: Sky-Rend Bow, Master's RobeKey Items: NoneEnemies: Flat Bird, Moldy Mossball, Jungle Mantis, Raflessian Bud, Noslaw Horn,Psychedelerfly larvaArea Boss - Flower: Psychedelerfly, RafflesianBoss: None

This entire section is made out of nasty Area-Bosses type enemies. Ofpartcular worry to your HP are the Noslaw Horns, which hits for over 100 perattack, and the Rafflesians, who can do 50 to everyone with an added effectof poison. The poison will drain your HP, so kill off the Rafflesiansquickly. Another area boss appears in Flower Season that is a giant butterfly.They constantly use a nasty area attack that hits everyone for around 70damage and also causes confusion. You might suffer a few casualties ifyour stronger characters get confused, so kill them off quickly. If youwant an easy journey through the forest, don't go during Flower Season!

At the start of this area, ignore the path to the south and head northwest.At the next intersection keep going west. You'll reach another intersection,where you should take the southeastern path. At the end of this small path,open the chest for a SKY-REND BOW. You may want to equip this onto Luo-Taofor the time being. The bow itself has very nice stats on it. Head back tothe intersection and continue west.

At the split, ignore the northwestern path and take the southwestern onto thenext screen. Keep heading west and at the first real intersection head north-west. Just keep heading west for a long time until you reach the next screen.

At the intersection, take the southwestern path. At the next, take the north-eastern path and open the chest to the far northeast for a MASTER'S ROBE. headback and continue northwest. You exit onto the World Map.

As you approach Naineneis, watch a scene. Head to Pharamond, watch the scenes,and you'll be back at your Headquarters.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Headquarters ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c8hqr-Characters: NoneItems: 1,000 PotchKey Items: None

Shockingly enough, there aren't any characters to recruit at this point. Butyou can bet that after the next set of events you're going to have a ton!Speak with Moana and get your 1,000 Potch reward and then gead up to the GrandHall on the fourth floor. Choose "Yeah! Let's gear up and move out!"

Your Hero and Liu are in one group, while Chrodechild and Fredegund are thesecond. Chrodechild's group is strong with just the two of them, but adda healer and another attack of your choice for good measure. For the Hero'sgroup, I'd suggest a healer and a strong physical attacker. I like a stongChein and Manaril for the Hero's party and for Chrodechild, Minen and Marica.Once again, it doesn't really matter, just use who you like. Most anycharacter can be used and still be useful.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Wilds of Veile ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c8wvl-Characters: NoneItems: NoneKey Items: NoneEnemies: Pygmy, Rocket Bird, Demon Corn Bud, Pincer Bee, Veile Boar, AusterSoldierArea Boss - Flower: Demon CornBoss: Cynas Conscript, Beardsley, Auster Soldier, Vaslof

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Defend Pharamond!---------------------------------------------------Client: Main Character -c8m24-Reward: 30,000 PotchDescription:The Order is targeting Pharamond again! The Auster Folk are apparently withthem, too. But it ain't gonna happen, now that we're back.Information:- Engage the Order troops north of Pharamond.---------------------------------------------------

Ignore the path to the north and instead take the southeastern path to thenext intersection. Take the northeastern path this time to trigger a scene.You fight with three Auster soldiers. These enemies have a good deal ofHP, physical defense, and attack power, so keep the HP of your frontlinefighters above 200.

Chrodechild's party fights next.

============================================Boss: Cynas Conscript x2, BeardsleyStrength: Conscript: Slash, Pierce | Beardsley: Slash, PierceWeak: Conscript: Strike | Beardsley: StrikeItems: Revival Statue, Old Tree Spear

Fredegund and Chrodechild are strong enough to easily kill one enemy off a

round by using their Cooperative attack, Divine Edge. I suggest using thatwhile having a ranged user, through either magic or weapons, attack Beardsley.The Conscripts will cause trouble at the start if you don't kill them offquickly, since they like to defend. Even defending, they shouldn't survivea Divine Edge, though.

Beardsley himself is decently strong and can do over 120 damage to characters.Have your healer focus on keeping characters alive, since at the beginning ofthe battle, the Conscripts and Beardsley can take your HP down quickly. Keepyourself over 200 for everyone.

Once only Beardsley is left, keep us with using Divine Edge and any normalattacks. Beardsley falls quickly and has little HP.============================================

The scene switches back to the Hero. Head up the path until you reach the openarea. Stick east and head to the next screen. Continue east and at the split,take the southeastern path.

============================================Boss: Auster Soldierx2, VaslofStrength: Auster Soldier: Slash, Pierce | Vaslof: Slash, PierceWeak: Auster Soldier: Strike | Vaslof: StrikeItems: Mega Medicine x2, Beetle Axe

Like in the battle with Beardsley, you must go through Vaslof's guardiansbefore you can reach him. Unlike the battle with Beardsley, we don't havean "instant win" Cooperative attack. Kill one Auster Soldier at a time usingthe Hero's Masterpiece and Liu's Silence Sand. The Auster Soldiers don't takea lot of damage from physical attacks, but magical attacks will be veryeffective. using Manaril in this battle makes it quite easy because not onlydoes she have very strong healing spells at this point, but her Sleep Freezewill break 500 damage as well as landing the sleep effect. The Sleep canreduce the damage you take considerably. If you don't have Manaril with you,try to land Paralyze on one of the Auster Folk, since they can deal damagequickly. Liu should probably be doing 700+ with his Silence Sand attacks,so he's a strong offensive character in this battle.

The Auster Soldiers can hit for around 80 damage each while Vaslof does around130, so you need to incapacitate, through killing, Sleeping, or Paralyzing,the normal Auster Soldiers as soon as you can. Keep your HP up and oncethe Soldiers are gone, Vaslof falls quickly.============================================

Mission Accomplished!

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~~~ Headquarters ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c8hq4-Characters: Yula, Mourgent, Amaralicht, Quillard, Bosche, Lathilda, Rajim,Lubberkin, Hina, Savina, Megion, Eusmil, Nictis, Namna(1)Items: 30,000 Potch, 10,000 PotchKey Items: Cerulean Flux, Noble Steel, Fierce RegaliaEnemies: NoneBoss: Wtr Dragn Conon, StlGiant Fergus, Nova, Sophia, Demon Beast

You have no obligations story-wise until you head to the Grand Hall, so nowit's time to do some more recruiting. Most of the recruiting in this sectionrevolves around Pharamond and Chrodechild.

Also, at this point, you may want to walk around until it's Sprout of BudSeason and then head to the Third Floor Hallway. From there, take the westerndoor and enter the third door to the west, which is the Porpos-Kin room.During the seasons, you'll see a scene with Namna.

---------------------------Character: Yula -c8rcy-Location: PharamondPrerequisite: None.Description:After completing the boss events at Wilds of Veile, put Chrodechild into yourgroup and enter Pharamond. Enter Pharamond Castle and head all the way tothe east on the first screen. Watch a scene and then speak with her a secondtime. Allow Chrodechild to go speak with Yula and a battle begins.

You only use Chrodechild during the battle, so make sure she's decently gearedbefore trying to win. Use True Falcon, the 100 MP Mark, and you should killYula in one hit. If not, just attack her again and she'll fall. If youdon't have True Falcon equipped for some strange reason, try to Paralyze herand stick with normal physical attacks.

After the scene, Yula joins.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Mourgent -c8rcg-Location: HeadquartersPrerequisite: Yula recruited. Gadburg Recruited.Description:After the boss events in the Wilds of Veile, remove Yula and Chrodechildfrom your party and head to the second floor of your Headquarters. Enter thewestern door, the Blade's room, and watch a scene. If the scene doesn'ttrigger, try taking out Fredegund as well.

Now head back to Moana and accept the new Quest, "Request from Gadburg."

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Recquest from Gadburg---------------------------------------------------Client: GadburgReward: 50,000 Potch, Evil-Eye SwordType: LeaderRank: 5Description:Could you take me to the ruins that appeared in Citro Plain, but keep it asecret from the Princesses and the Blades? Awaiting your reply. Signed,Gadburg.Information:- Go to Citro Plains.- Take Gadburg

Without Chrodechild, Fredegund, and possibly Roberto and Meruvis, accept thequest and watch the scenes. You head into the Mysterious Ruins inside CitroPlains, where you fight a battle with Yula alone. You don't have to win thisfight, so just watch the scenes afterwards in which you recruit Mourgent.

If for some reason you haven't exploring this area before, you can head intothe depths and open a chest that holds a Unicorn Armband and a MysticMedicine. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

---------------------------Character: Amaralicht -c8rcq-Location: PharamondPrerequisite: NoneDescription:After completing the boss events at the Wilds of Veile, head into PharamondCastle with Chrodechild and Fredegund in your party. Head into the CastleInterior, the eastern screen off the main castle, and speak with the twocharacters on the left side of the screen.

You automatically enter the Wilds. Take the southeastern path at the firstintersection and the northeastern at the second. Follow the path east untilyou hit the second screen. Continue directly east onto the next screen.

A scene plays here where you fight a battle with three Cynas Conscripts.They're the normal Conscripts, so just treat them the same way you treateverything else, and the battle ends.---------------------------Quillard joins along with Amaralicht.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Bosche -c8rcl-Location: Noslaw WoodsPrerequisite: NoneDescription:After completing the boss events in the Wilds of Veile, enter PharamondCastle. Head east through two screens and enter the Throne Room. Speak withGuntram here. Now remove Liu, Luo-Tao, and Len-Lien from your group if you'reusing them. Put Fredegund into your party and enter the Noslaw woods from

the southwest, Naineneis, side.

Follow the path east through the first screen. Keep heading east for a longtime, about 2/3 of the screen, and a scene plays. When you regain control,keep heading east. Another scene should automatically play.

Chrodechild and Guntram may also trigger this scene. If you bring bothChrodechild and Fredegund, Fredegund's scene will show.

After the scenes, Lathilda and Bosche join your army.---------------------------Lathilda joins along with Bosche. ---------------------------

That's all the characters you can recruit for now.

When you're ready to continue, head into the Grand Hall on the HeadquartersFourth Floor. Walk down to the first floor Entrance Hall and watch a scene.Rajim joins your army.

You go to speak with Zenoa at this point. You're required to ask Zenoa all ofthe questions in order to continue. Exit the room to continue

Unfortunately, after that set of events, you're allowed to recruit even morecharacters.

---------------------------Character: Lubberkin -c8rcb-Location: GrayridgePrerequisite:Possibly having completed Quest "Sorry to Keep Bugging you!"or "Something for you."Description:After the scenes when Rajim joins your army, speak with Moana and you'll seea few new quests. To recruit this character, we must finish Marica?'s quest.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: The Other Marica's World---------------------------------------------------Client: MaricaReward: Crescent AxeType: PartyRank: 1Dipatch: 10 DaysDescription:Liu told me when you got sent to the Ravine of Infinity, you saw the other me?And she and her allies were fighting something, right? Can I go look intothat?Information:- Go to the other Marica's world.- Find out what's going on there.

It's possible that a requirement for this Quest is the completion of theMarica? Quest "Sorry to Bother you!" This quest isn't available until afterthe events with Rajim joining your army.

You can just send whoever you wish on this quest. It doesn't seem to matter.---------------------------------------------------

Alternatively, you can also do "Atrie's World." Both work as a way toactivate the scene to recruit this character.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Atrie's World---------------------------------------------------Client: JaleReward: Scale ShieldType: PartyDispatch: 10 DaysRank: 1Description: I bet you're wondering what's going on in Atrie's world, right?I can go look for you if you want.Information:- Go to Atrie's World.- Find out what's going on.

A requirement for this quest is possibly having completed Atrie's Leaderquest "Something for you." This quest will also not show up until after you'vefinished the events with Mayor Rajim joining your army.

This is one of two quests that will allow you to recruit Lubberkin. ---------------------------------------------------

After you trigger the scene in either way, go to the Inn and put Logan intoyour party. Head into the Alley, in Grayridge, and speak with the man on thefar right of the screen.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Hina -c8crh-Location: HeadquartersPrerequisite: Dromon, Felecca, Xebec Recruited. Possibly Maybelle required.Description:After the events with Rajim joining your army, speak with Dromon andXebec. Dromon mentions academy and the Hero has a conversation with Xebec.If it doesn't trigger at first, try speaking with Xebec another time. If itstill doesn't, you've probably already spoken with him and gotten theconversation. The conversation you want mentions Lonomakua Academy.If you're having trouble finding the pirates in your Headquarters, they're inthe Trading Post, which is just north of the Plaza.

Head over to Moana and accept your next Quest.

Maybelle may also be required to begin this Quest, since she is mentioned inthe scene.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Letter from Lonomakua---------------------------------------------------Client: Hina

Reward: 10,000 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 40 DaysRank: 1Description: Islands suddenly vanished here in Lonomakua. I heard the samehappened on your continent. I'm hoping we can perhaps exchange information.Signed, Hina Aumakua.Information:- Go talk to the person who wrote the letter from Lonomakua.- Dispatch the three Dromon Pirates "Dromon" "Felecca" "Xebec."

As the game says, you must dispatch the three Pirates, Dromon, Felecca,and Xebec to successfully complete this Quest. Just head outside and walkaround for fourty days until the pirates come back.---------------------------------------------------

After wandering around for fourty days and reporting the Quest, watch a scene.Tell Hina "Welcome aboard!" and she joins. ---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Savina -c8rcv-Location: PharamondPrerequisite: Icas recruited.Description:You can recruit Savina after the short series of events when Rajim joinsyour army.

Speak with Icas in your Headquarters. After a conversation or two, Icasmentions that Order members sometimes had relationships with women in secret.Then, just head out to Pharamond. Enter the Inn/Genrl Store and walk up tothe second floor. Up here, approach the far side of the screen and you'llsee a woman standing by the window. Speak with her and choose "Okay. We'llhelp him!" Savina will join.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Megion -c8crg-Location: Marsinah Plains/Mysterious RuinsPrerequisite: NoneDescription:After the short series of events where Rajim joins your army, you canfinally recruit this set of characters.

Head to the Ch'oliu Mountains and climb to the very top. That's west at thefirst intersection, east at the second two, and head northwest on the secondscreen until you reach the peak. Once you hit the peak, hug the southwesternwall and go down the rope.

You'll be in the Marsinah Plains. Enter the ruins just to the south for ashort scene. Now head all the way back to your Headquarters, by walking backacross the Mountains and accept Moana's quest, "The Return of Megion."

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: The Return of Megion

---------------------------------------------------Client: TigreReward: Wtr Drgn ClawsType: LeaderRank: 3Description:Messengers from Megion have arrigves here in Cragbark. Could you please askKing Diul if he would return? Signed, Tigre.Information:- Meet with Megion's Messengers.- Go to Cragbark.

Watch the scenes in Cragbark and then go back to the Ch'olui Mountain peak.Exit into the plains through the peak and enter the Mysterious Ruins.

Follow the path south until you hit the intersection, where you shouldcontinue south. At the next intersection, head west and open the chest upthe path to the north for a LAZULI ROD. Head back east and north to thefirst intersection, then take the western path. Head north at the next splitand open the chest at the end for some MYSTIC MEDICINE. Head back south andgo west at the intersection. At the next one, head north and follow thispath west and south to trigger the scene.

Diulf, Servillah, and Lycia are required to fight against the trio. Theydon't have to win, and the next battle is with Megion and your group. Megionhas surprisingly high physical defense and also uses Rage on himself, whichraises his attack power. He has around 4,000 HP.---------------------------------------------------After the scenes, the trio joins you.---------------------------Eusmil and Nictis join along with Megion. ---------------------------

Now it's finally time to continue. So many characters! After speaking withZenoa, head back to the third floor Chronicle Room and speak with Luo-Tao.---------------------------------------------------Mission: Engage the Archivists!---------------------------------------------------Client: Main Character -c8m25-Reward: 10,000 PotchDescription:Those archivists are gonna attack our castle, and they're bringin' theChronicles they stole with 'em. They can use the Marks of the Stars even ifthey ain't Starbearers.Information:- Engage the archivists- The archivists have four Chronicles.---------------------------------------------------Head back to the Grand Hall on the fourth floor.

You now split your party into four groups. The Hero and Liu are required inthe first group, Logan and Jale in the second, Asad, Manaril, and Chrodechildin the third, and Neira and Nimni in the fourth. The only two parties you'llneed to be very strong are Neira's and Logan's, so make sure you put your

most powerful attackers into those parties.

Asad's party is already well balanced if you use Manril as a healer. Just adda second physical attacker to the group. This group is naturally powerful.Roberto might be a good choice, here.

Logan's party needs a healer, I like Marica, and whoever else you want. Jaleis a strong character on his own, so just fill the last slot.

Neira's party already has a healer, Neira, and a Slash attacker, so add onemore melee character and a fourth character of choice. Fredegund might be agood character for this party if you don't have her with Asad. If yourgunners, I like Minen, are levelled, they are another excellent choice forthis group. Of course, if you want to be extra cautious, bring a characterwho can heal the entire party at once.

The Hero and Liu are formidable on their own Luo-Tao may be a good addition tothis party, since he naturally uses bows, is probably decently high levelled,starts with a piercing weapon, and has Healing Wave. He's nice and balanced.

You want to make sure each group is self-sufficient and capable of taking downa boss. If necessary, you should spend some time levelling your characters upto 30+ each while also giving them the best gear. If you're -still- havingproblems, you can always go hit level 40 by heading into Mount Svatgol fromthe elevator in Grayridge Mines.

The fist battle is with Neira's group.

============================================Boss: Wtr Dragn CononStrength: NoneWeak: PierceItems: Evil-Eye Sword, Dragon Hide

The Water Dragon is very fast and powerful. He uses a nasty water basedattack that does over 150 damage to everyone! If your characters aren'tlevelled, you will take damage very quickly. His physical attacks only doaround 130 damage each, so as long as he sticks to those, you should be fine.

Your strategy here really depends on who your brought, but the goal is thesame no matter what. You must do enough damage quickly before he kills yourgroup off. Neira will be healing every round and I'd suggest having Nimnihelp. You're in deep trouble if the boss uses Downpour twice in a rowand you don't have yourselves healed, so keep everyone above 200 HP, even ifthat means using two characters with Mega Medicine every round.

A strong assault would be Fredegund's True Falcon and Minen, paired with Ire,since Minen's guns are piercing. Both characters should be able to hit forclose to or more than 1,000 damage with each attack. If you're still having

trouble, try to buy some magic defense gear for your characters and bringa second healer who has Healing Wave to use every round. Mubal, Zarah, andSisuca are examples. Sisuca might be nice, she she uses Bows, piercing, andcan also use Healing Wave. ============================================

You receive CERULEAN FLUX. Your next battle is with Jale and Logan's group.

============================================Boss: StlGiant FergusStrength: NoneWeak: NoneItems: Uncut Sapphire, Giant's Armor

As you likely expect, Fergus generally sticks to physical attacks. Have Jalestick with Two-Way Strike and use whichever other physical skills you haveon your last character. Logan works well as a tank-type in this battle ifhe's decently levelled. Have your healer keep everyone above 200 HP at alltimes.

The only terribly dangerous thing this boss can do is deal 90-100 damage toall of your characters. This attack isn't too bad compared to Conon's 150.Just have someone with Healing Wave use it after each attack and you'llsurvive. Because this boss isn't very fast, you should have no problemshealing your characters. This boss also seems to have a bit less HP than theWater Dragon, though he does take damage a bit more slowly due to higherdefense and no weakness.

I like to use a strong Chein and Marica in this battle.============================================

You receive NOBLE STEEL. Asad is next.

============================================Boss: Nova, SophiaStrength: NoneWeak: Nova: Slash | Sophia: SlashItems: None

Manaril should be your healer here, but when you have a chance, have herattack Nova with Sleep Freeze, which should do a decent amount of damage.Asad will probably be best sticking with Flame Vortex. Chrodechild is a bithard to use here because though she is powerful, Nova likes to defend. Youdon't want your 100 MP True Falcon defended against. Still, if you can get itoff, you'll take a good 1/3 of Nova's HP away. The easiest thing to dowould just to go all out from the start and wish for the best.

Your last character should use his or her strongest attacks, but with anonslaught from Manaril, Asad, and Chrodechild, they probably won't have a lotleft to do. Keep your attacks focused onto Nova and completely ignore Sophia.

Once Nova falls, the battle ends. Perhaps it ends if one of your charactersfalls or after three rounds, too.============================================

Boss: Nova, SophiaStrength: NoneWeak: Nova: Slash | Sophia: SlashItems: None

This time, it's the Hero's turn. Once again, you'll want to focus primarilyon Nova until he falls. The Hero should use Masterpiece and Liu should useSilence Sand every round. Have your healer heal whenever anyone falls below200 HP and your last character attack however you please.

Nova hits for about 150 damage and Sophia can match that with her criticalattack damage. Sophia has the advantage, though, since she can attack yourback row without a problem. You may want someone with Healing Wave in yourparty, since two characters will probably be taking 150 damage per round in this battle. Otherwise, this is exactly the same as before.

This battle ends either when you defeat Nova or after three rounds.============================================

You receive FIERCE REGALIA.

You regain control on the fourth floor. You should save, and head down tothe first floor Entrance Hall. Now would be a good time to heal into theInn to rest and edit your party as you choose. When you're ready, takethe southern exit out to the Plaza. Continue west for the next scenes.

Note: At this point, you'll have gained some of your Marks back, so if youaccidentally removed someone's important skill, you may be able to get itback.

============================================Boss: Demon BeastStrength: NoneWeak: NoneItems: Demon Horn

Once again, since the Hero and Liu are required, stick with Flame Vortex andSilence Sand as your main forms of attack. The Demon Beast has very highphysical defense and somewhat high magical defense, so magical attacks areyour best bet here. Silence Sand should probably do around 800 damage witha decently geared Liu. Oddly enough, you'll find that Hero does better withhis magic attacks than With Masterpiece. Masterpiece will probably do around600 damage while his fire attacks, namely Flame Vortex, will hit for 800-900.

This boss does around 120 with his normal physical attacks, but can hit 200or so wth a magical attack. Just keep everyone around 320 HP with yourdevoted healer/mage and you shouldn't have too many problems surviving,considering this boss is rather slow. The boss only has around 4,000 or so HP,so if you can do 800 with two characters per round, you'll kill him quickly.============================================

Mission Accomplished!

-HOWEVER-

At this point there is a short window to recruit Namna. Don't worry, if youmiss this short window now, you can always recruit him later on.

---------------------------Character: Namna -c8cn1-Location: HeadquartersPrerequisite: Must see his visits in Sprout and Bud Seasons.Description:There are two chances to recruit Namna.

Namna is a bit touchy. First, you must wander around until Sprout seasonand then enter the Porpos-Kin room. The room is found on the third floorhallway of the Headquarters by taking the western exit. You'll find himspeaking with Neira, who is an automatic recruit. After the first scene withhim, you must actually speak with him. He's the green Porpos in the room,the one standing next to Neira. You'll find him in Bud Season, this time.

Once you've finished the events where you recover the three Chronicles, you can trigger the next scene with Namna. Once again, wait until BudSeason and then enter Neira's room. Speak with him and ask him to join. He maydecline for now. It is possible to recruit him at this point, but it won'talways work if you didn't speak with him early.

What you can try to do is head into the Grand Hall and watch the first scenethere.

If you don't get Namna after the first events, there is a second chance toget him later on that is a bit easier and less touchy. I'd suggest waitinguntil then, personally. Not all is lost.---------------------------

Enter the Plaza for the next scene. Then head up to the Grand Hall for anotherscene.

Mission Accepted!

HUGE NOTE: If you're trying to rectuit Hafin and Nakil, and possibly Wustumtoo, you're too late, even if you're right before accepting the Mission.

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~~~ Chapter 9: Despair ~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-ch9rp-Don't head too much further if you haven't recruited all of your characters!While it's true that you're too late to recruit Nakil and Hafin at this point,this is also the time where Wustum and Geschutz and company.

Recruitable Characters - Chapter 9:---------------------------------

Taj -c9crj-Tsaubern -c9cru-Ramin -c9crr-Misrach -c9crh-Nofret -c9crf----------------------------------

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ El-Qaral ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c9eqf-Characters: NoneItems: NoneKey Items: None

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Hurry to the Magedom!---------------------------------------------------Client: Liu -c9m26-Reward: 10,000 PotchDescription:The Magedom is about to make an all-out attack, but the Order's retreating! Didthey predict another earthquake or something?! Better warn the Magedom fast!Information:- Warn the Magedom about the danger.- Go to El-Qaral.- Have the Magedom people go, too.---------------------------------------------------

Your Hero's party is pretty much forced on him. Asad and Mubal are required,so give yourself a strong short range attacker to fill in the last slot.Chrodechild works well, but use anyone you like.

Also, if you've not used Mubal much, you may want to level him a bit, or atleast get him some decent gear. You can level him up quickly in the Cellarif you rectuired Nuzhat.

Heal to El-Qaral, but as you walk through Flesaria Forest - South you'llswitch areas.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Desert ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c9ds1-Characters: None Items: ChakramKey Items: NoneEnemies: Balloon Lizard, Sand Spider, Club Cactus, Janam Scorpion, Fairy Mouse,One-Eyed Cobra

Area Boss - Bud: Dust FishBoss: None

The desert is a large, field-like area like the two Plains in the game. Asyou may have expected, there aren't a whole lot of landmarks, but you'llnotice mountains to the north. It's probably best to hug those as you headto the east.

From the entrance, follow the wall all the way south, not going east at all.At the very bottom, enter the Oasis and you'll obtain a Chakram. Once you getthis, head back north to the entrance.

Keep heading east until you notice the short set of mountains in the northtilts south and opens into another section of the desert. If you head northtowards the world map exit, Asad will mention that you need to keep going toEl-Qaral.

From where the mountain starts its decline, the exit that Asad won't let youtake is just to the northeast, head directly south. To your west should be red dot, which is what you're looking for. This should be just to thesouthwest of the lone mountain range in the center of the desert.

Watch the scenes when you enter the town.

When you regain control, head directly south. When you hit the mountaianrange to the far far south, there should be a yellow dot to the east. Exit thedesert and watch a scene.

Note: Any Uncut Topaz you may have gotten as drops in this area can be soldfor 6,000 Potch, the high, in Tehah Village. If you sell a few, you can buySapphire Rods from Gadburg at Headquarters. Also, if you happen to have anyMoonlight Stones from some bosses previously, you can sell those in theWoodland village. After selling a few, you can buy a Moon Necklace fromGorno, which is a great accessory for any mage.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Salsabil ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c9lbk-Characters: ShamsItems: NoneKey Items: Ancient CovenantEnemies: NoneBoss: Demon Beast

Note: While the shop inventories remain relatively unchanged, the weapon shophas a new weapon to buy for 70,000 Potch, the Chakram.

Salsabil has changed. Head into the Royal Palace, since the Viceroy's Mansion

isn't an option anymore. Head west for another scene. Exit the Palace andenter the Inn. Shams joins your army and you receive the ANCIENT COVENANT.

Mission Accomplished!

Exit Salsabil and head back to your Headquarters. Watch the scenes.

============================================Boss: Demon BeastStrength: NoneWeak: NoneItems: NoneThe low levelled Taj is required for this battle. He will replace your fourthcharacter.

The bosses attacks are the same as before. He has the magical attack thatdoes around 200 damage and his physical attacks that hit for ~130 or so. It'snot too bad if Mubal focuses on healing every round while the Hero and Asaddo around 1,800 per round.

This is a three round battle where the goal is just to survive. You canattempt to damage him, of course, Flame Vortex works well for around 900damage, but otherwise, just wait it out.============================================

This time, the journey back to Headquarters won't be hindered.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Headquarters ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c9qdc-Characters: Taj, Tsaubern, RaminItems: 10,000 PotchKey Items: None

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Find the Desert Chronicle!---------------------------------------------------Client: Main Character -c9m27-Reward: 10,000 PotchDescription:The 10th Chronicle has gotta be somewhere in that desert world. We gottafind it before the Order does, or our castle is gonna disappear next!Information:- Find the 10th Chronicle- Go to the Janam Desert- Have Luo-Tao go, too. ---------------------------------------------------

Though you automatically accept the next Mission, we can still recruit a fewcharacters.

---------------------------Character: Taj -c9crj-

Location: HeadquartersPrerequisite: NoneDescription:After you've received the Key Item Ancient Covenant, head up to the secondfloor residence in your Headquarters, which is upstairs in the tavern. Enterthe first door to the left and speak with Taj in here. He joins. ---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Tsaubern -c9cru-Location: HeadquartersPrerequisite: Geschutz Recruited.Description:After you've completed the events where you receive the Key item AncientCovenant and have accepted the next mission, head to Salabil and enter theTrade Harbor to trigger a scene. After the scene, exit to the town map andwatch another scene. Geschutz is required in your army to trigger this scene.

Head back to your Headquarters and speak with Moana, accept the quest "ThePromised Visit."

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: The Promised Visit---------------------------------------------------Client: Tsaubern Reward: 10,000 PotchType: LeaderRank: 1Description:Hello, how have you been? I'm thinking about coming to visit your castle, aspromised. What do you think? Signed, Tsaubern.Information:- Meet with Tsaubern.- Talk on the rooftop.

Watch the scenes, speak with him in private, and choose "That's fine with me."---------------------------------------------------After completing the Quest, you're done.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Ramin -c9crr-Location: Salsabil, Naineneis, CragbarkPrerequisite: NoneDescription:After you've completed the events where you receive the Key item AncientCovenant and have accepted the next mission, head to Salabil and enter theTrade Harbor to trigger a scene. When you finish watching the scene, headback to Headquarters, where a new quest should be available.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Discordant Countermeasures---------------------------------------------------Client: Naineneis PorposReward: 5,000 PotchType: LeaderRank: 2

Description:Hello, everybody. Lately, a wierd human has been making a horrible racket inthe streets. Could you make him stop? Signed, Naineneis PorposInformation:- Make the racket stop- Go to Naineneis

Head to Naineneis, where a scene plays. Enter the Main Street to continue.---------------------------------------------------

After finishing up the quest in Naineneis, head to Cragbark. Enter the TownSquare for the last scene.

You have to fight two Pekklars, but you have the advantage that all of yourcharacters are given Rage status, which increases your attack. I'd suggestfocusing on one of them, as they do have around 1,800 HP, but they're rathernormal enemies. Ramin joins you.---------------------------

Now that we've recruited a few characters, there are still some quests to dothat will let us recruit characters later on.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Get Rid of the Mislato Monster---------------------------------------------------Client: Salsabil Housewife -ch9ml-Reward: 40,000 Potch, Darkness CapeType: LeaderRank: 3Description:I saw a scary, pitch-black monster on the bank of Mislato River! I'm stillshaking! Please, you've got to do something! Signed, Salsabil HousewifeInformation:- Monster Hunting- An unidentified black monster- Go to Mislato River

This is the second in a set of three quests required for recruiting acharacter. This one happens after you've completed the Get Rid of CitroMonster quest, as well as having completed the events where you receive theKey Item "Ancient Covenant."

This mini-boss has surprisingly high defense, but it easily unbalanced. Youshould be able to kill it before it even damages you if you land Paralyze,Sleep, or Unbalance. At most it should last three rounds.---------------------------------------------------

Also, after you finish the quest, as you notice, like with Coastal Cave, thereare new items now that the Mislato River has changed. Open the chest to thesouth for some Fish Guts. You'll also encounter some new enemies, such as anElephant Jelly, which gives a good deal of experience to any low levelcharacters.

Also, once you've recruited Tsaubern, you should do another prerequisite questfor recruiting some characters later on.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: One More Mission---------------------------------------------------Client: Tsaubern -ch9om-Reward: 100 PotchType: LeaderRank: 4Description:I actually have another mission. But I hate to sneak around people's backs. Iwant to carry it out openly, with you present. Won't you accompany me?Information:- Talk to a certain person- Accompany Tsaubern

Once you've recruited Tsaubern and Yula, this quest shows up. Head up to thesecond floor hall and enter the western door to the Blade's room. Speak withYula in here. This is actually quite an interesting scene that gives somemore information about the Tierkreis world.---------------------------------------------------

Before we continue, I'm going to lead you on a short side quest that willhelp recruit a set of characters later on.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Janam Desert ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c9jd2-Characters: None Items: Iris Blade, Mystic MedicineKey Items: NoneEnemies: Balloon Lizard, Sand Spider, Club Cactus, Janam Scorpion, Fairy Mouse,Dust Fish(Bud), One-Eyed Cobra, Leosaurus, Scythe Spider, Flower Mossball, BicornArea Boss - Bud: Dust FishBoss: None

Enter the Janam desert from the Salsabil side. We're going to do a shortside-quest that will help us recruit a character later, but then we'll moveonto the required portion.

Make sure you've enter the desert the Salsabil side, and then head east. You'll be heading slightly north if you follow the river east. You'll sooncome to a ruin. This is the area for helping us recruit a character later on.

Hotupa works well on the nasty, high HP and attack, Leosaurus in this smalldungeon. Just have him use Toppling Blow to unbalance them and then useSpark with Gadburg as support. This will reduce the amount of damage you take

from these nasty monsters.

After the initial cutscene, head south from the entrance and then go west atthe intersection. Head west at the second intersection and at the very end of this path, you'll trigger a scene. While Keflen agrees to staywith you, he hasn't joined your army yet. When you enter the Headquarterson will, not automatically brought there, you'll see another scene with him.Unfortunately, that's all we can do for now.

There are still some items to get in the area. Head back to the previousintersection and go directly south. In the chest down here you'll find anIRIS BLADE, which is an excellent weapon. Head all the way back north to thefirst intersection. Take the eastern path at the next two intersections and atthe end, open the chest for MYSTIC MEDICINE. Head back south to the intersection and go north back to the first intersection. Exit the ruins tothe north.

Once you're done in the Mysterious Ruins, head back west to the Salsabil entrance. From the Salsabil entrance, head directly north and enter the reddotted area. This triggers a scene.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Buried Mage City ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c9bmc-Characters: None Items: NoneKey Items: NoneEnemies: Balloon Lizard, Sand Spider, Club Cactus, Janam Scorpion, Fairy Mouse,Dust Fish(Bud), One-Eyed CobraBoss: General Guts, Diadora

This area is treated like a town. There's nothing in the Plaza Ruins or theImp Palace Ruins, so enter the Arcn Acadmy Rns. Head east in here and enterthe eastern door. You should now be in an area that's at least minimallyfamiliar to you. Continue east and walk down the many sets of stairs. Atthe bottom, enter the western door and watch a scene.

============================================Boss: General Guts x2, DiadoraStrength: NoneWeak: Diadora: SlashItems: Moonlight Stone x2, Mystic Medicine

You've encountered the General Guts-type enemies before in Pharamond. Thistime, they have Diadora as backup, and she's strong. Focus on one of theGuts at a time with every character other than your healer. The beginningof the battle is the hardest part, so you want to get the first enemy down

quickly.

Diadora likes to use magic that hits everyone for around 100 damage, so haveLuo-Tao use Healing Wave every round and act as a healer. The main problemwith this battle is that the Guts and Diadora are both very fast and will actbefore your characters, including Luo-Tao's Healing Wave. Fortunately, theGuts should only be hitting for 40 or so damage, but if you don't use HealingWave every round, you're going to be taking damage very quickly. Diadora alsohas a single target attack that hits for around 175 damage. Arguably, thisis less dangerous than her multi-target attack because it's unlikely theGuts can do enough damage quickly enough to kill a character that is hit byit.

Any gear that raises your magical defense will help considerably here, sincethe main threat, Diadora, is purely a mage. Diadora only has around 2,500 to3,000 HP, so she shouldn't take long to kill. With the Hero using a dual-wielded Masterpiece, he should be breaking 900 damage with every attack.============================================

Mission Accomplished!

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Headquarters ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c9hqd-Characters: Diadora, Misrach, NofretItems: 10,000 PotchKey Items: Endless Travels

Next we need to speak with Liu. Remember to get your reward from Moana, andhead to the Fourth Floor Grand Hall. Talk to Liu and then head back tothe second floor physician's office, which is the eastern door. Head backdown to the first floor and enter the Plaza. Go to the Gateway screen.

You receive ENDLESS TRAVELS. Also, your new character is one of the bestmages in the game. She not only has Sleep Frost, which is excellent and willallow her to replace Manaril, but strong healing and offensive spells.

I suggest telling the game to wait a bit, since there are still a fewcharacters to recruit.

---------------------------Character: Misrach -c9crh-Location: SalsabilPrerequisite: None Description:Once you've received Endless Travels, you can recruit Misrach. He's veryeasy to recruit, just head to Salsabil and enter the Royal Palace. Speakwith the man on the right side of the screen and choose "Well, sure -- but

before that. . ." and after the scene, Misrach will join you.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Nofret -c9crf-Location: Buried Mage CityPrerequisite: None Description:After receiving the key item Endless Travels, making sure Shams or Manaril arenot in your party, and go to the Buried Mage City. Enter the Arcn Acadmy Rnsand walk all the way down five or so levels. Earlier in the game, all of theside rooms were closed off, but this room, to the right, will not be open.It's one of the side rooms on their stairs screens. Watch a scene in here.

Go back to your Headquarters and this time bring Shams and Manaril with youto the same location. Head back to your Headquarters, where a new questawaits you.---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Help Them Dig---------------------------------------------------Client: NofretReward: 10,000 Potch, Noble's Shoes, Magic ArmbandType: PartyDispatch: 25 DaysRank: 4Description:The Mage City was huge! Me and my men cant handle it all alone. Can you sendme some more hands? People with some oomph, and no kids!!! Signed, Nofret.Information:- Help them dig up the Mage City- Needs somebody strong

You need characters with high Total Attack Power (Base Attack+Weapon Attack)for this quest. Two whole teams of them! Anything above 125 should work forall of your characters. If you don't have 8 characters with 125 attack,give them the best weapons and accessories you can. Some accessories add30 Strength, which should easily push some characters over the tier. Ifyou still don't for some strange reason, send them into a battle or two in theDesert, which will bring their level up very quickly.

Note that everyone, no matter their strength, will be enthusiastic about thisquest, but that doesn't mean they will all be able to complete it properly.---------------------------------------------------After you finish the quest, head back to the Academy again with Shams andManaril and you'll recruit Nofret.---------------------------

That's all for now. When you're ready, head over to the gateway screen andspeak with Diadora. Tell her that you'll go. Be sure you're prepared, sinceyou can't exit until you're done with the events.

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~~~ Tower of the Way ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c9trw-Characters: NoneItems: NoneKey Items: None

---------------------------------------------------Mission: To the Tower of the Way!---------------------------------------------------Client: Diadora -c9m28-Reward: 10,000 PotchDescription:I can open up a Gateway in the Tower of the Way. We could go in and get the10th Chronicle back. Or do you want to try and defeat Valfred and get the TrueChronicle?Information:- Get the 10th Chronicle back- Storm the Tower of the Way via Diadora's Gateway---------------------------------------------------

You start out on the fourth floor. This area is absolutely huge, but,fortunately, there are no encounters.

Head south from the entrance and at the intersection go east. Walk all theway around the screen, east and north, until you reach another intersection,Head north up and watch the scene.

Mission Accomplished!

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Headquarters ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c9hoa-Characters: NovaItems: 10,000 PotchKey Items: None

Once you regain control, exit the Physician's Office. Surprisingly, there areno more characters to recruit yet, so once you've done everything you want to,head up to the Fourth Floor Grand Hall and watch the scene. Remember to getyour reward from Moana! Exit the Grand Hall and head down to the First FloorEntrance Hall. Head into the Plaza and enter the Gateway screen for the nextscene.

Head back to the Fourth Flood Grand Hall and speak with Liu. If he's not

there, you need to wander around outside for a few days or go explore the FortArc area.

Tell him "Let's go to Fort Arc!" when you're ready.

You have three groups, the Hero and Nova, Asad and Logan, and Diulf, Nimni,and Chrodechild. Unfortunately, none of these are terribly balanced groups soyou'll have to add your own characters.

Diulf's group needs a healer, I'd send Manaril, since she's a decent healer aswell as magical attacker.

Asad's group needs a strong short range attacker and a healer. Marica andChein are who I chose, but if your Logan is fully levelled, you can use him asa tank-type and have three backlines, with two mages and a ranged attacker.It's really your choice.

Ths Hero's party needs a mage and a third character of choice. Nova is ashort-ranged physical attacker, so you may want to add someone with adifferent type of damage, the long range gunsmans, such as Minen, work well,or a mage. I'd use Diadora here, since she's a nice, balanced mage. I'd alsogive Nova some new gear, since the gear he starts off with is pretty terrible.Nova can't dual-wield, so it's best to set him up as a strong defensivecharacter or a "tank." You may want to bring a character with Strike, such asfists, but it's not necessary.

When you're ready, head out.

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~~~ Chapter 10: Offensive ~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-ch10o-Recruitable Characters - Chapter 10:---------------------------------Gilliam -10crg-Darrow -10crd-Yomi, Chihaya -10cry-Namna -10crm-Tigre -10crt-Mun-Tsang -10cru-Keflen, Belemuel -10crk----------------------------------~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Fort Arc ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~

-c10ft-Characters: NoneItems: NoneKey Items: NoneEnemies: Cynas Captain, Cynas Mage, Dust MinionBoss: Vaslof, Resno

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Fort Arc Siege---------------------------------------------------Client: Main Character -c1029-Reward: 30,000 PotchDescription:Even if they're gonna erase our castle with the 10th Chronicle, we still gottime. So we're gonna attack Cynas and crush Valfred! Gotta get through FortArc first, though.Information:- Break through Fort Arc---------------------------------------------------

A battle automatically begins with a Cynas Captain and two Cynas Mages and theHero's party. As you probably know by now, the Cynas Captains can be veryannoying with their defending which doubles the amount of time it takes to killthem. If you brought a long range attacker, such as as Mage and a gun orbowman, they should be able to kill both of the Mages by the time that Novaand the Hero kill the Captain.

Enter the Fort and just head straight. Nova won't let you go any other wayfor now. Watch the scene and you'reforced into a battle with Diulf's group.Like before, it's a battle with a Cynas Captain and two Cynas Mages. Longrange attackers with piercing and mages will get rid of the mages quickly,while Diulf and Chrodechild can take down the captain.

Keep heading north with the Hero until you pass the second intersection. Asad'sand Logan's group fight this time. It's the same battle as the last two times.Asad's Spear Downpour will do a good amount of damage to each enemy, so useto weaken every foe and kill them off with your normal attacks.

Keep heading north with the Hero to watch a scene with our old friend.

============================================Boss: Vaslof, ResnoStrength: Vaslof: Slash, Pierce | Resno: Slash, PierceWeak: StrikeItems: Order Armor, Crescent Axe

You've fought them before, so you should know what to expect. High physicaldamage and defense are what these two excel at, so hopefully, for a fasterbattle, you have a magical attacker. Diadora works well because she acts asa strong attacker as well as having excellent healing spells. Of course, youcan use the Main Character as a healer now that he has learned Healing Tide

and leave Diadora for damage. The Hero and Nova probably won't be able todo much damage with physical attacks and skills unless the Hero has some fistsequipped.

I suggest that along with a strong magical assault you use the Hero's FlameVortex over physical attacks. Start damaging Resno first, since she doesn'tdefend as often as Vaslof does. She also only has around 2,500-3,000 HP, sowith strong magical attacks she should fall quickly.

Vaslof is about twice as strong as Resno, with his attacks doing 150 comparedto Resno's 70-80. Not only that, but he has a bad tendency to defend, whichlowers the total amount of damage you do to him. Though he's stronger, I'dleave him until after you've killed off Resno. 150 on its own can't killyour characters, but it's Resno's additional damage that can. Vaslof,fortunately, takes more damage from magical attacks than Resno. Vaslof, too,only has around 2,700-3,000 HP, so with strong Strike or magical attacks, hewill fall.============================================

Continue north onto the next screen. The next battle with four Dust Minionsis a normal encounter, but not only are the enemies very strong, around 80damage per attack, but they don't take damage quickly. I'd suggest havingsomeone who can sleep enemies to reduce the damage you take every round.

After a few rounds, watch a scene.

Mission Accomplished!

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Headquarters ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c10h1-Characters: Gilliam, Vaslof, ResnoItems: 30,000 PotchKey Items: None

There's one more character we can recruit. Also, if you've not recruited Anyaat this point, you'll find her in the Grayridge Alley instead of the mines.

---------------------------Character: Gilliam -10crg-Location: GraryridgePrerequisite: NoneDescription:After the events with the Dust Minions in Fort Arc, head to Grayridge withLogan in your party. Enter "Outside Ch Hall" and watch a scene. Head eastinto the office and speak with Gilliam in there. Ask Gilliam to join and hewon't just yet. Head back to your Headquarters. Moana now has a new quest

available, "Defend Grayridge."

Be warned, you absolutely must be successful in this Quest or you won't recruit him at this point. This Quest doesn't reappear again like otherquests. You will receive a different quest later in the game if you fail thisto help recruit Gilliam, but you'll only receive "Defend Grayridge!" once.Be sure you save before doing the quest and make sure you succeed at it beforesaving again.---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Defend Grayridge---------------------------------------------------Client: GilliamReward: 50,000 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 10 DaysRank: 4Description:The sand creatures from Fort Arc have been approaching Grayridge. If theyattack, I'm afraid I'm not sure we have the manpower to fend them off.Request for assistance.Information:- Defend Grayridge- Stop the Sand creatures

You need three full parties of high-strength characters. This one's a bitdeceiving since some characters will be enthusiastic even if they don't havethe required amount of strength. Each and every character needs 110 totalattack power, equipment power+base strength, so give them all strong weaponsand accessories.---------------------------------------------------

After successfully completing the quest, head back to Grayridge Chapter hall.This time you don't need Logan, just speak with Gilliam and he'll join.

Please note that if you do fail Defend Grayridge and are doing the questlater on, the second quest has a different, and more difficult, set ofrequirements, so 110 Total Attack Power won't work.---------------------------

After recruiting Gilliam, head to the Second Floor Residence, which is rightabove the Tavern. Watch the scene in here. Head back up to the Fourth FloorGrand Hall. Vaslof and Resno finally join you. Vaslof is a required memberfor the next events, so remember to head to the red orb and give him someMarks!

Exit the Grand Hall for a scene.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Mount Svatgol ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~

-c10sv-Characters: Gorno (if you didn't recruit earlier)Items: Silver Ore, Demon Hammer, Mystic Medicine, Sterling Armor, Roasted Corn,Dragon HelmKey Items: NoneEnemies: Magma Balloon, Anemone Worm, Volcano Baboon, Svat Scorpion, Rockfish,Medusan, Volcano Turtle , Flame Ifrit, Phoenix Chick, Blaze DragonArea Boss - Flower: PhoenixBoss: None

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Make Allies of the Auster Folk---------------------------------------------------Client: Vaslof -c1030-Reward: 30,000 Potch, Hell FistsDescription:We Auster Folk seem to be able to handle those creatures. I want to help you,but I have to get my Tribe's consent. Come with me to the Auster Folk city ofLugenik.Information:- Win over the Auster Folk- Go to Lugenik---------------------------------------------------

The problem we encounter here is actually getting to the Mountain. TheGrayridge Mines entrance doesn't work, so we need to take the long way toSvatgol.

Enter the Janam Desert from the Mislato River side. Hug the north wall andhead east. The exit to the desert is just to the northeast of where themountains descend south. Once you go through the exit, you'll be back on theWorld Map, where the Mountain has opened up for you.

After the scene, follow the path north and west until you hit the firstintersection. Head north.

Note: If you have not recruited Gorno at this point, just head west at the very first intersection and then south. This will bring you right up to Gorno.If Vaslof doesn't trigger the scene with him, bring Muro.

Another Note: To easily kill the high HP Flame Ifrits in this area, put themto sleep with a mage or unbalance them, then just use Gadburg's Spark command.This also works on Blaze Dragons. Just have everyone defend on the firstround except your sleeper, and then hope Sleep lands.

Follow the long path north as it tilts east. You'll eventually encounter asecond intersection. Head east here and follow the path south. Open the chestat the end for a SILVER ORE. Head back north to the intersection and take thenorthern path this time. Soon, you'll reach another intersection. Ignore the

northern path and take the western path to the next screen.

Follow this screen north as it snakes around. It's qute a long walk, so aftersome time and enter the next screen. Follow the path west to the first split,where you should head east. Follow this path all the way east and then southonto the previous screen. Open the chest here for a DEMON HAMMER. Head backto the intersection and take the northern path this time.

As you head north , right before the path tilts west, press against the north-eastern wall. I mean right at the northeastern corner where the path tilts.you should be able to cross right through the wall and at the end you'll finda chest containing MYSTIC MEDICINE. Go back to the secret wall and continuewest. Ignore the intersection to the north and continue west along the path.You'll probably note, though it doesn't matter, there's a hidden passage inthe northeastern corner when the screen tilts west here, too, but this timeit doesn't lead to anything good, so just ignore it. head west onto the nextscreen.

Keep heading west and at the intersection head southeast. You'll soon reachanother screen. While this appears to be a dead end, press against thenorthastern wall and follow the hidden path south. There's a chest in ahidden room at the end of the ptah that has a STERLING ARMOR. Head back northup the hidden passage and go back to the previous screen.

Head back to the intersection and take the western path. Follow it to the nextintersection, where you should head northwest onto the next screen.

Head west and south at the intersection once you're inside again. Follow thispath to the next screen and open the chest at the end of the path for someROASTED CORN. Head back west to the previous screen and right as the pathstarts tilting north, press against the southwestern wall to find anotherhidden passage. This one is a shortcut about halfway across the screen tosave you a few encounters.

Head south at the intersection onto the next screen. Down here, followthe intersection west and you'll see two northern paths. Take the fareastern northern path and follow this path quite some time until you reach asecond intersection. Take the southern path and open the chest for a DIAMOND.head back to the intersection and go north. While it appears to be a dead end,there's another hidden passage here. Follow this long passage to the end,which is mostly south and east, and you'll find a chest containing a GIANT'SARMOR.

Head back north and to the intersection and head back east until you hit theprevious intersection. There's nothing else on this screen, head head backeast and then north to the previous screen.

At the intersection, go north and continue all the way north at the nextintersection. Press against the western wall at the dead end to find anotherhidden path. This one's a bit difficult to make your way down, but at the endyou'll reach that chest, which contains a DRAGON HELM. head back out of thehidden passage and back south to the intersection. Head west and take thefirst path north. Take the yellow-dotted exit out of the Mountain.

Note: It's highly likely I missed a few items going through the mountain,since the place is littered with hidden passages. I'll go through it againlater, but as I write this, the area becomes increasingly frustrating with thetedious random encounters. I've attempted to do my best finding most of theitems for you, though.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Lugenik ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c10lk-Characters: Ordovic, KashgarItems: NoneKey Items: NoneEnemies: Magma Balloon, Anemone Worm, Volcano Baboon, Svat Scorpion, Rockfish,Medusan, Volcano Turtle , Flame Ifrit, Phoenix Chick, Blaze DragonBoss: Oracle Soldier A, Oracle Soldier B

Item Shop: Weapon and Armor Shop: ----------------------- ------------------------| Medicine 50 | | Giant God Fist 200,000 || Mega Medicine 500 | | Demon Hammer 420,000 || Mint 2,000 | | Giant's Sword 200,000 || Antitoxin 50 | | Crescent Axe 200,000 || Cough Drop 50 | | Twin Scythe 200,000 || Tranquilizer 50 | | Battle Torch 180,000 || Revival Statue 2,500 | | Silver Dragon 40,000 | ----------------------- | Order Armor 50,000 | | Sterling Armor 90,000 | Accessories: | Gilded Armor 120,000 | ----------------------- ------------------------| Dragon Helm 32,000 || Knight's Cape 14,000 | Inn: 640 Potch/Night -----------------------

Watch the scene upon entry. the Shops in this area are all in the Inn/Tavern.of particular note are Eternal Feather prices, which is up to 10,000 Potch.

But some from the Woodland Village and sell them here for around 7,000 Potchprofit each. Silver Ores also sell well here, for the game-high of 1,000Potch.

Gear of particular interest in this area is the Silver Dragon armor and theGiant God Fist Club. The Giant Fist God has not only high attack power, buteach one you equip adds 100 HP! Your characters, even low HP ones, willeasily survive attacks with these. While they aren't the best weapons in thegame, they make surviving bosses with powerful attacks much easier. You maynot want to dual-wield them, but putting one of them onto a lower HP characteris a good idea.

When you're done shopping, head to the Chief's Room. After the scene, exitthe room and watch another scene. Enter the Ancestral Altar.

============================================Boss: Oracle Soldier Male, Oracle Soldier FemaleStrength: Slash, PierceWeak: StrikeItems: Mystic Medicine, Revival Statue

These two should be approaced in much the same way you fought Vaslof and Resno.As you may expect, they're strong physically and have high defense, but theyare weaker towards magic.

Oracle Soldier - Female, "A," is the faster of the two, but they're bothabout the same strength. Their attacks should each do around 120 damage,so make sure everyone has over 240 HP at all times. Definitely target thefemale first, since she is probably the more dangerous of the two and can break150 damage.

Though "A" is stronger, the Male, "B" heals her for 300 damage once she hitsaround 1/3 health, she has around 3,000 HP, so you'll need to kill her fast. 300 shouldn't be a huge amount if you're sticking with strong magical attacks,but it might make her last a round or two extra.

The Hero does best with Flame Vortex, Vaslof does extremely well if you havehim set with the Marks Equilibrium and Earthspasm. He'll do 700 damagewith each attack while the Hero does around 450-500. if the Hero doesn't haveFists on, you may do a bit better if you have your Hero with Healing Wave actas a healer. That way your mage can focus on damage. The male, too, hasaround 3,000 HP.============================================

After the first set of scenes, Ordovic joins you. Head back west for anotherscene. Enter the Chief's Room. Kashgar joins you, too.

Mission Accomplished!

After you finish the scenes, exit the area and head back to your Headquarters.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Headquarters ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c10sm-Characters: Indrik, DiiwicaItems: 30,000 Potch, Hell FistsKey Items: None

Watch the scenes. Enter the Plaza and take the south exit onto the Gatewayscreen for a scene with Hotupa. Enter the Fourth Floor Grand Hall for thenext scene. As you exit the Grand Hall, another scene plays. Indrik and Diiwica join you.

When you're ready to continue, speak with Liu in the Grand Hall and tell him"Let's do it!" Remember to set any new character's marks before you use them.

There are three groups. The Hero's group has, by default, the two Oracles butyou can remove them and add any character. I like Marica in thisgroup, but the default group works well. Indrik has a nice set ofskills that allow him to heal, Healing Wave, and attack, Sand Crumbler.If anyone, I'd replace Diiwica since she lacks Sand Crumbler and add anothermage with water based attacks.

Neira's group only has she an Nimni. Neira is a decent healer but she lacksany area healing spells. She'll probably act better as an offensive mage.Nimni is a medium range attacker, so to this group you'll want a short rangeattacker and either a healer or another attacker of your choice. Neira andNimni are a rather balanced duo on their own, so just add whoever you thinkwill improve their chances of survival. Marica works well to help complimentNeira's magic and Ordovic works nicely as another attacker.

Valof and Resno are the third group and both are purely physical attackers.Resno has Healing Flow, but she doesn't have a lot of MP to use it, so it'syour decision to bring a healer with this group or not. Still, a mage anda long ranged attacker work well in this group. Admittedly, I just like tobring a group of physical attackers and someone with the ability to heal.This group has the easiest time.

When choosing characters, pick ones that have Spear Downpour and Sand Crumbler.Both of these abilities will effectively damage the Sand Monsters.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Fort Arc ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c10as-Characters: NoneItems: 10,000 Potch, 3,000 PotchKey Items: NoneEnemies: Dust MinionBoss: Dust Sophia

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Rescue Sophia!---------------------------------------------------Client: Main Character -c1031-Reward: 40,000 PotchDescription:With the help of the Auster Folk and the Porpos, we're gonna wipe out the sandcreatures and break through Fort Arc! And we're gonna rescue Sophia, too.We promised Nova!Information:- Break through Fort Arc- Rescue Sophia---------------------------------------------------

Head North into the Fort. Each of the Sand Monsters has around 1,500 HP andthe only effective ways to damage them are with Sand Crumbler and water-basedmagic. Please note that Ice Magic, like Manaril and Sphiel use, is notconsidered Water magic and will be resisted.

The first group that fights is Neira's. Neira does well with Spear Downpourand Nimni should stick with Sand Crumbler. The enemy magical attacks willsilence your characters and do around 130 damage, so watch yourself. Nimnishould use Sand Crumbler every round while Neira uses Spear Downpour. Yourother characters should help in any way they can.

After Neira's group vaslof's group goes. Vaslof and Renso will absolutelydestroy the Sand creatures with Earthspasm and Sand Crumbler, respectively.This battle shouldn't last more than two rounds.

Once you control the Hero, we'll do some exploring before we continue. Head tothe south and take the eastern exit out of the main hallway. Follow this path,ignoring the north fork, and take the southern path at the intersection.There's a chest down here that contains 10,000 POTCH.

Once you've picked up the Potch, head back west to the main hallway. Fromthere, head to the southwest of the screen and enter the western door. Followthis path north at the intersection and you'll hit the second floor. Follow two screens east and after you've crossed the upper bridge you'll reach ascreen with an intersection. Ignore the northern path and continue east.Open the chest for 3,000 POTCH. Head back downstairs to the main hallway.

That's all there is for now, so head north through the Main Street until youtrigger a scene.

============================================Boss: Dust SophiaStrength: NoneWeak: StrikeItems: Uncut Topaz

As with the other Sand Minions, Sophia takes a good deal extra damage fromWater Magical attacks - they can break 600 damage, so bring characters whohave strong water based magic, such as Spear Downpour. The default group,with the two Oracles, works surprisingly well for this battle. Diiwica can do800 or so with a normal attack and Indrik can break 1,200 with SandCrumbler. Just use the Hero to heal every round.

If you didn't bring the default group, I really hope you brought characterswith Spear Downpour and Sand Crumbler, or at least brought Ordovic.Otherwise, this battle is going to take a long, long, time.

Sophia hits hard and is considered a long range attacker, so she can hityour back row characters for full damage, which can almost hit 200 on weakerdefense characters. Keep everyone's HP way up. She also has magical attacksthat can hit 300 damage. Because your choices for this battle are limited,have your weaker character, extremely likely to be Nova, focus on healingwhile everyone else attacks with their most effective skills.

Sophia has 3,000-3,500 HP.============================================

Watch the scenes. Mission Accomplished!

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Headquarters ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c10s2-Characters: Darrow, Yomi, Chihaya, Namna, Sophia, Tigre, Mun-Tsang, Keflen,BelemuelItems: 40,000 Potch, Demon SpearKey Items: Boundless Amber, Furious RoarBoss: [Spoiler Boss]

You start in your Headquarters. Before continuing, there are four morecharacters we can recruit.

---------------------------Character: Darrow -10crd-Location: Fort ArcPrerequisite: Savina Recruited.Description:Once you've taken Fort Arc, bring Savina there. If you're entering from the

south, you need to take the second passage to the east. if you're enteringfrom the north, Cynas side, take the first eastern passage. Follow the patheast and you'll eventually go up two sets of stairs. Watch a scene here.After the scene, Darrow joins.

A possible requirement for this character would be the completion of Anya'squest "News of Darrow."---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Yomi -10cry-Location: Prerequisite: Yula Recruited. Tsaubern Recruited, having completing the LeaderQuest "One More Mission."Description:Once you've recruited both Yula and Tsaubern, as well as having completedTsaubern's Leader Mission, and have taken Fort Arc, you can recruit thisset of characters.

Go to Lugenik and watch the scene. Speak with the duo if you wish, and thenhead to the Inn in Lugenik and put Tsuabern into your party. Head back ontoMain Street to speak with the two. They will leave. Now head over toGrayridge. Enter the area Outside the Chapter Hall and you'll find the duoonce again. Speak with them, they're halfway across the screen, and ask"Maybe. . .you'd like to help us out?" Both characters then join.---------------------------Chihaya joins along with Yomi.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Namna -10crm-Location: HeadquartersPrerequisite: Must see his visits in Sprout and Bud Seasons.Description:There are two chances to recruit Namna.

Namna is a bit touchy. First, you must wander around until Sprout seasonand then enter the Porpos-Kin room. The room is found on the third floorhallway of the Headquarters by taking the western exit. You'll find himspeaking with Neira, who is an automatic recruit. After the first scene withhim, you must actually speak with him. He's the green Porpos in the room,the one standing next to Neira. You'll find him in Bud Season, this time.

Once you've finished the events where you recover the three Chronicles, you can trigger the next scene with Namna. Once again, wait until BudSeason and then enter Neira's room. Speak with him and ask him to join. Hemay decline for now.

If Namna doesn't join you after the Three Chronicles events, you can alwaysrecruit him later one, so not all hope is lost.

After you've taken Fort Arc, travel until it's Bud Season once again andspeak with Namna. This time, his dialogue will change and ask him to join.he will, with a little, er, friendly persuasion.---------------------------

After recruiting the characters, it's time to continue. Head up to thePhysician's Room from the Second Floor Hall. Watch a scene. You receive

BOUNDLESS AMBER, exit the room and watch the scenes.

Choose "Fine, Just let Liu go." and. . .

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Showdown with Him!---------------------------------------------------Client: Main Character -c1032-Reward: Demon SpearDescription:He took Liu hostage and said he wanted to me. Why does it have to be like this?But if it's a fight he wants. . .Information:- Face off- At the Castle Plaza---------------------------------------------------

============================================Boss: [Spoiler Boss]Strength: Slash, PierceWeak: StrikeItems: Beast Armor

This battle is alone with the Hero. The Hero has no Marks at his disposalduring this battle, so you'll have to go completely off of physical strength.It may help if you buy a Giant God Fist from Lugenik to raise the Hero'sHP by 100 points each. This also helps since the boss is weak to strike andClubs are considered Strike-type weapons.

It helps if you have food items, such as Roasted Corn for Fury or a DragonPatty for physical and magical defense improvements. Don't use themimmediately, since the first battle is very short.

The boss hits very hard, for over 130 points, considering it's a duel and heis surprisingly fast. Fortunately, he Unbalances himself with his mostpowerful attacks, giving you a free round to damage him.

The battle is in two parts. After two rounds, the first battle ends, andthe second portion of the battle begins with the Hero having access to hisMarks. You'll probably want to stick with Flame Vortex this time, since theboss has rather high physical defense. Heal whenever you hit 150 HP with aMega Medicine. The boss seems to have around 1,500 to 2,000 HP, so it'lltake a few rounds to take him down.============================================

Watch the scenes. Mission Accomplished! You receive FURIOUS ROAR and Sophiajoins you.

There are now a good deal more characters we can recruit.

---------------------------Character: Tigre -10crt-Location: CragbarkPrerequisite: Chein Recruited. Leader Quest "Order Soliders in the Plains" a

possible requirement?Description:Once you've received "Furious Roar" for the second time, put Diulf in yourparty and go to Cragbark. Go to the Town Square and speak with Tigre, who isin the center of the area. Watch the scene and Tigre joins.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Mun-Tsang -10cru-Location: Gineh Valley, Fort ArcPrerequisite: NoneDescription:After receiving "Furious Roar" a second time, go to Gineh Valley without Liuin your party. If you enter from the east, Forest side, follow the pathalong normally and you'll find her as you reach the second screen. If you'reapproaching from the Tehah Village side, you must go back one screen to theeast and follow the path. Gineh Valley is somewhat linear, so the charactershouldn't be too difficult to find.

After watching the scene with her, tell her about the Elder and then go backto your Headquarters. Speak with Moana and accept her new quest.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: I Want to See the Elder---------------------------------------------------Client: Mun-TsangReward: 100 PotchType: LeaderRank: 2Description:I'd like to meet with the Elder of the Scribes. I'll be waiting in FlesariaForest, outside of the Castle's entrance.Information:- Meet with this person?- Go to northern Flesaria Forest.- Accompany Liu.

Though you can do this Quest earlier in the game, you cannot recruit thecharacter until after you've taken Fort Arc and received "Furious Roar" for asecond time.

Watch the scene.

Liu must fight Mun-Tsang alone. Stick with Silence Sand, and if Liu has decentgear and moderatly high levels, he can kill Mun-Tsang in one hit. ---------------------------------------------------

With Liu in your party once again, Head to Fort Arc and enter from the Cynas,north, side. You'll find Mun-Tsang right there waiting for you. Speak withher and she'll join this time.---------------------------

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Character: Keflen -10crk-Location: Mysterious Ruins - JanamPrerequisite: NoneDescription:You can only complete the Keflen recruitment quest once you've obtained the"Furious Roar" for a second time, though it is possible to begin it earlier.The Quest is started by entering the Mysterious Ruins in the Janam Desert,which is to the northeast of the Salsabil entrance. In the ruins, watch ascene and head to the depths. Ask Keflen to come with you, and while he willcome and stay at the Castle, he won't actually join you yet.

However, once you receive "Furious Roar" for a second time, speak to him. He'sthe man in the blue hat in the Castle Plaza. Tell him "Okay, sure. I'll gowith ya."

Now enter the Janam Desert from the southern side and follow the river to theeast to enter the Ruins. Follow the western paths until you reach the far end.Watch the scene.---------------------------Belemuel joins along with Keflen.---------------------------

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~~~ Chapter 11: Collapse ~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-ch11p-This is the last chapter where you will recruit characters. Things startgetting crazy as the story reaches its climax.

Recruitable Characters - Chapter 11:---------------------------------Hao-Shi -11cro-Zayin -11crz-Kow-Low, Rufa -11crw-Enumclaw -11cre----------------------------------~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Rarohenga ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c11rh-Characters: Hao-Shi, ZayinItems: NoneItems - Ruins: Darkenss Stone, Hell FistsKey Items: NoneEnemies: Pawn, Ancient Whale(Sprout?), Hell Lamp, Rarohenga Eye, AkephaloiEnemies - Ruins: Scorch Minion, Inpu Zombie, Scorch Queen, BicornBoss: Akephaloi, Valfred

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Check Out Rarohenga---------------------------------------------------Client: Sophia -c1133-Reward: Iris Shield, Iris AxeDescription:If the 11th World has appeared, what Diadora called "Rarohenga," then the 11thChronicle must be there. The Chancellor is sure to look for it himself. I'mgoing to go stop him. Information:- Check out Rarohenga- Find the 11th Chronicle- Northwest of Pharamond---------------------------------------------------

Watch the scene upon entry. Like Citro Plains and the Desert, this is a large,though rather linear, field-type screen.

Note: If you want to recruit another character slightly leater on, bringBalsam and Yod with you. You'll miss the Spark ability, but the only enemyyou're likely going to use it on here is the Ancient Whale, which takes quitesome time to kill without Sleep/Unbalance and Spark. Everything else is weaktowards physical attacks, so you'll be fine without Spark.

============================================Boss: AkephaloiStrength: NoneWeak: StrikeItems: Death Skull

Now that you're back to using whichever characters, this battle can be veryfast. The Hero has a new attack, Called Two-Way Thrust, which is verypowerful, and Sophia is an excellent mage for both damage and healing. Alsointeresting is that Paralyze lands on this boss. Try to land a Paralyze onhim in order to save yourself some damage.

The boss likes to buff himself up and increase his phsyical and magicaldefense, and he needs it. The Hero should be pulling out Two-Way Thrusts forover 1,500 damage. If you're using Chrodechild or Fredegund, their TrueFalcon should also break 1,700. Mage isn't as effective on the boss, so youmay want to have Sophia act as a healer.

The boss has around 4,000-4,500 HP. The Hero alone can deal that much damagein four rounds, so don't expect this to be terribly challenging. This is moreof a beginning boss. If you use all of your MP here, though, you'll want to gorecover it. This boss becomes a regular monster after this.============================================

Now that you've actually entered the dungeon, if you exit at this point youcan recruit another character.

---------------------------Character: Hao-Shi -11cro-Location: Woodland VillagePrerequisite: NoneDescription:Though you can do Hao-shi's recruitment events throughout the game, it'seasiest if you do them all at once, the earliest time you can complete themis once you've entered Rarohenga once and defeated the boss Akephaloi at theentrance. Just exit the area after the battle.

Go to the Woodland Village enter the Path. Speak to the second man from theright with Liu in your party. Speak with Hao-Shi a total of three times andthen head back to your Headquarters.

A new Quest should be available.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Clean Up the Woodlands---------------------------------------------------Client: Porpos GrannyReward: 50,000 PotchType: LeaderRank: 3Description:Might not be any of my beeswax, but I saw some mighty odd creatures fromRarohenga going into Noslaw Woods. Somebody'd better do something. . .Signed, Porpos Granny.Information:- Monster Hunting- Rarohenga Monsters- Go to the Noslaw Woods

After you've spoken with Hao-Shi three times and you've entered Rarohengaonce, this quest will appear.

You automatically begin a battle with three Pawns, who are weak to strike andstrong to Pierce. They're just normal enemies who have around 1,300 HP, sodon't worry too much.

Watch the scenes and you fight a battle with three more of the Pawns. Oncethey're dead, kill another three and you're done.---------------------------------------------------Hao-Shi joins your army.---------------------------

Once Hao-Shi has joined you, re-enter Rarohenga.

From the entrance, follow the path northwest. You'll soon reach a large openarea that serves as an intersection.

From the first intersection, hug the left wall all the way to the westernside of the screen, then head south. At the end of this path is a green dotthat signifies entry to the next zone. Watch the scene here.

============================================Boss: ValfredStrength: None

Weak: NoneItems: None

You can't damage him no matter what, but you do need to stay alive. Valfredis very powerful and can do over 200 damage with each attack, so keep everyoneabove 250 HP with Sophia. Just defend or attack physically until three roundsare complete.============================================Boss: ValfredStrength: NoneWeak: NoneItems: NoneThe second part of the battle is virtually identical to the first, but inthe second part you can actually damage the boss. Just attack him physicallyand the battle ends.============================================

With these scenes complete, we can now finish recruiting every character!Mission Accomplished!

Head back to the previous screen.

Follow the western wall all the way north and enter the building.

---------------------------Character: Zayin -11crz-Location: Mysterious Ruins - RarohengaPrerequisite: Baslam and Yod recruited. Description:After the battle in the Crater, you can recruit Zayin. It may be possible torecruit him before the events, too. You must bring Balsam and Yod with youinto Rarohenga and then take a left at the entrance. At the secondintersection, you must go north to enter to the ruins. The enemies in thisarea are dangerously strong, so be very careful.

Once you're in the ruins, continue north. At the intersection, ignore thenorthern path and continue east. At the next intersection, head South andopen the chest for a DARKNESS STONE. Head back and continue east. Go northat the next intersection and open the chest for some HELL FISTS. Head backand keep going east, ignore the southern intersection, and follow the path along way around north and then west. At the end of the path, examine theperson.

With Balsam and Yod in your party, you can recruit Zayin.---------------------------

After recruiting Zayin, exit back to the main area. Head back eastand then south. Exit this annoying area.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Headquarters ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~

-c11q2-Characters: Kow-Low, Rufa, EnumclawItems: Iris Shield, Iris AxeKey Items: None

Before heading to the Grand Hall, it's time to recruit the final charactersin the game.

---------------------------Character: Kow-Low -11crw-Location: Woodland Village, RarohengaPrerequisite: NoneDescription:After clearing the events in the Crater of Rarohenga you can finally recruitthis character. You may have spoken to him earlier in the game, but you can'trecruit him until the very end.

Enter the Woodland Village and the choose the "Path." On the far left of thepath is a Scribe you should speak with. Both the Hero and Liu give differentscenes you speak with him, one with and one without Liu, so try both.

When you head back to Headquarters, a new Quest pops up.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Find Somebody in Rarohenga---------------------------------------------------Client: Scribe FemaleReward: . . .30,000 Potch?Type: LeaderRank: 1Description:One of the Scribes left the woods and hasn't returned. We think he went tothat fearful place you call Rarohenga. Do you think you could find him andbring him back?Information:- Conduct a manhunt- One of the Scribes- In Rarohenga

This quest only becomes available after you've spoken with Kow-Low in theWoodland Village and after you've cleared the events in the Crater ofRarohenga, just entering Rarohenga isn't enough.

Exit the Castle and enter Rarohenga. Follow the path to the intersection, take a left, and then at the next intersection go up. Enter the MysteriousRuins. Watch a scene in here and kill off the set of three Pawns. They'renormal enemies in Rarohenga, so don't expect anything spectacular from them.

After killing the enemies, the Quest is complete.---------------------------------------------------

Follow the path north and east and go east at the first two intersections.Watch a scene and fight two more Pawns. These ones are a good deal stronger

that the other ones, with higher HP and physical attack power, but you'll stillkill them easily. Kow-Low joins your army. ---------------------------Rufa joins along with Kow-Low.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Enumclaw -11cre-Location: Noslaw ForestPrerequisite: Having completed the Quests "Get Rid of Citro Monster" and "GetRid of Mislato Monster."Description:Throughout the game you'll be given quests that require you to kill a monster.There are three total, "Get Rid of Mislato Monster," and "Get rid ofCitro Monster" are two of the quests required to recruit this character. Afteryou've completed those, a third quest will appear once you've finished theevents in the Rarohenga Crater. Just entering Rarohenga isn't enough.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Get Rid of Woodland Monster---------------------------------------------------Client: Scribe GirlReward: 50,000 Potch, Death HelmType: LeaderRank: 4Description:There's a black monster in the woords! I'm so scared! They told me not toask humans for help, but I can't stand it anymore! Signed, Scribe Girl.Information:- Monster Hunting- An Unidentified black monster- Go to the Noslaw Woods

After the events in Rarohenga and after completing "Get Rid of Citro Monster!"And "Get Rid of Mislato Monster!" this quest shows up. Watch the scenes andyou're forced into battle with a Formless Demon. It's rather slow and haslow defense, but its HP and attack power are surprisingly high. Expect attacksthat hit for around 150 damage. It seems to have over 5,000 HP, so just keepattacking and using your moster powerful attacks, such as Two-Way Thrust, andit will fall. It doesn't have any extremely dangerous attacks, just normalmoves.

After the monster is dead, watch the scenes. Enumclaw joins you.------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Watch the scene in the Grand Hall. After a short scene, you may have a hunchwhere to go, but if not, head into the Plaza, south from the Entrance Hall,and enter the Gateway screen to speak with Atrie.

After that, go into the Tablet Room where Zenoa usually resides, it's just

to the south of the inventor's room. There's another scene in here.

Another scene occurs in the third floor Chronicle Room, take the east exitfrom the main hall.

After seeing these three scenes, speak with Liu and you can trigger the nextset of events. Watch the scene and then head to the Grand Hall.

HUGE NOTE: This will be your point of no return. The game practically forcesthe information down yuor throat with Moana saying "Let's finish everythingup now" every time you speak with her. Be sure you've recruited all of thecharacters you want to before finishing the scene in the Grand Hall.

In capitals for those who skim:YOU MUST RECRUIT ALL OF YOUR CHARACTERS BY THIS POINT.

You need four parties, one with the Hero and Liu and the rest each only comewith one. As you'll expect, the Hero needs the strongest party, but eachother group needs to be able to take care of themselves as well.

If you bring Diadora with the Hero, you'll get some extra text in some events.Also, physical attackers and character that can sleep enemies works well inthe Hero's party.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Cynas ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c11ys-Characters: NoneItems: NoneKey Items: NoneBosses: Akephaloi, Angel Macoute

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Cynas Siege---------------------------------------------------Client: Main Character -c1134-Reward: 30,000 PotchDescription:Valfred said he was gonna use the 11th book to finish the tirual. The 12thWorld is gonna come! We gotta storm Cynas and get that True Chronicle beforethat happens!Information:- Storm Cynas- Go to the top level of the Tower of the Way- Defeat Valfred and take the True Chronicle---------------------------------------------------

After a few scenes. . .

============================================Boss: Akephaloi x2

Strength: NoneWeak: StrikeItems: Death Skull

This battle is almost identical to the battle in Rarohenga, except this timeyou encounter two of them. As with before, they're slow and Sleep and Paralyzestick on them, as does Silence. Sleep the second Boss and focus all of yourattacks on the first one to save yourself some damage every round. Physicalattacks generally work better than Magic does, so focus on that. The Hero'sTwo-Way Thrust is very nice, as always. Liu should stick with Silence Sand andyour other characters use whichever attacks in their arsenal.

They have around 4,000 HP each, but don't use up all of your MP on this onebattle. That's the hard part. You must kill them without taking too muchdamage, but also without using too much MP.============================================

Recover any lost HP and MP, then head west out of the alley to continue thescenes.

============================================Boss: Angel MacouteStrength: NoneWeak: NoneItems: Death Skull, Darkness Stone

This isn't going to be fun. Macoute has a nasty ability that sleeps andsilences all of your party members as well as dealing 100 damage to all ofthem. if your main attackers and healers get slept, this battle can becomedangerous and quite long. His other attack is a physical attack that doesaround 160 damage, which isn't too bad.

Be sure you have status recovery items and Medicines when you head into thisbattle, as you never know who sleep will stick on. For this battle, a groupof strong physical attackers works best, since Silence doesn't hinder physicalMarks of the Stars.

Fortunately, though the boss is annoying and can take a good amount of time,he has weak defense and the Hero should easily break 1,800 damage with everyTwo-Way Thrust. Magic should only be hitting for 500 or so, though. HavingLiu act as a healer whenever he's silenced will ease things up a bit.

Angel Macoute has around 8,000 HP.============================================

At this point, you can exit onto the Town Menu by heading west. I wouldsuggest you start by heading to the Inn to recover any lost HP and MP andto change the Hero's party around a bit.

The weapon shop inventory hasn't changed at all, so whenever you're done,head into the Tower of the Way.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Tower of the Way ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c11tw-Characters: NoneItems: Crazed ShieldKey Items: NoneEnemies: Pawn, Bishop, Clay Doll, Cynas Mage, Horn Guts, One-King Pawn, HellGatekeeper, Dullahan, Rook, Horn GutsBosses: Dullahan, Rook, Angel Beardsley, Fallen Angel, Valfred, Gigas Arm,The One King

In the tower Entrance, ignore the path to the North and continue west to theTower, 1F. There are enemies in the area this time, so be careful.

At the first intersection head west and follow the path. Ignore the northernpath at the second intersection and coninue west. Watch a scene. You getinto an encounter with two Cynas Mages and a Horn Guts. The Cynas mages havearound 1,100 HP, which is enough that you can kill them in a turn or two withmagic. They only hit for around 60 damage each, so you shouldn't have toomuch problem. The Guts isn't too bad, either.

Continue north to the next intersection. keep heading north all the way totrigger a battle with Asad's party.

============================================Boss: Dullahan x2Strength: StrikeWeak: SlashItems: Death Skull?

This is fought with Asad's party. Depending on your character's levels, theenemies will do about 80-130 damage per attack. You can sleep them with Icemagic to reduce the damage you take. I would highly suggest using this tactic,especially if you have low levelled characters in the party. They don'tdo a lot of damage a fully levelled party, though.

Have Asad stick with Flame Vortex and have a character devoted to healing everyround. They only have around 2,000 HP each, so their low HP means that you'llkill about one every round or two. ============================================

Asad's part is done.

Once you reach 2F, head south. Continue all the way south to the bottom of the path and open the chest for a CRAZED SHIELD. Go back north, ignoring the

path to the east to where you entered the second floor. Head directly east,ignoring the southern path. Soon, you're forced into another battle, but this time with three One-King pawns. They're easy enemies, probably easierthan some of the normal encounters here, but they can silence you.

Continue east and another scene plays. This time Chrodechild's party fights.

============================================Boss: Rook x2Strength: PierceWeak: StrikeItems: Uncut Topaz x2

Though the bosses are weak to Strike, the neutrality towards Slash means thatboth Chrodechild and Fredegund will do extremely well here. Chrodechild shoulduse True Falcon and if you have Fredegund in this group, she should too.Because the bosses only have 1,500 HP or so, you'll kill them off quickly.

They aren't really even strong enough to be called bosses, if you stick withphysical attacks and target one at a time you'll kill them in a few rounds.============================================

Chrodechild is done.

Once you hit 3F, you'll notice that previous bosses, such as a Dullahan and aRook have become normal enemies. Ignore the southern path all together onthis floor and instead head west. At the intersection go south and followthis path until you meet an old friend.

============================================Boss: Angel BeardsleyStrength: NoneWeak: SlashItems: Death Skull, Darkness Stone

Be careful to moderate your MP use in this battle, as you still have encountersand the rest of the dungeon to clear. Fortunately, beardsley is weak toSlash, so a Hero using Dual-Wielded Swords will do well with Two-Way Thrust.Magic does extremely high damage to Beardsley. Liu's Silence Sand will easilybreak 800 damage with mediocre gear.

Beardsley's main trick is an attack that can unbalance all of your charactersas well as do 70-80 damage to everyone. If your main attackers are unbalanced,then the battle can last quite a bit longer than necessary. He also has astrong physical attack that does around 150 damage. The damage isn't thathard to overcome if you have plenty of Mega Medicines and more than one Mage.

Beardsley is a decently easy boss to kill because he has low HP, around 7,000,

and defense. The main problem is killing him quickly without taking toomuch damage and eating too much MP.============================================

Head north at the Intersection and soon another scene plays. This time,it's Diulf's group that fights.

============================================Boss: Fallen AngelStrength: StrikeWeak: SlashItems: Death Skull, Darkness Stone

Diulf's fists won't be incredibly effective in this battle, but anyone witha Sword, Spear, or Axe works nicely. Magic works nicely on this boss, sohopefully you have a few magical damage dealers with you. While it's notpossible to sleep the boss, you can paralyze it. Diulf naturally has aParalysis ability, so try to get that to land on the Fallen Angel. Thatwill reduce the damage you take.

The boss is decently powerful, but he sticks with strong physical attacksthe only hit one of your characters. As long as someone acts as a healerwhenever someone hits 200 HP or so, you'll suffer no casualties. The boss onlyhas around 3,000 HP, so if you brought a mage or two and have a way toeffectively damage the boss, it will be okay. This is probably the longestof the battles the three groups deal with.============================================

You'll automatically ride to 4F.

This floor should be somewhat familiar to you, since you came here earlier inthe game. Ignore the eastern path and head all the way south down the screen,ignoring the second eastern path as well. At the bottom of the screen, headeast and ignore the path to the north. The screen tilts north. Take theeastern path when you can. Remember to heal your party before heading to thenext screen, where another boss fight happens.

It's not really a boss fight, but you're required to fight two Dullahan's atthis point. They only have around 1,500 HP so you should kill them before youknow it, but be sure you don't use too much magic. There's still more to go!

============================================Boss: Valfred, Gigas ArmsStrength: NoneWeak: NoneItems: Old Vestments, Revival Statue, Demon Hammer

Valfred only has moderate defense, but you can't attack the Gigas Arm withshort range attacks until you've gotten rid of him, first. In this battle,the Gigas Arm is the stronger foe and will do around 120 damage a hit, whileValfred generally hits 100. Have your healer keep everyone over 250 HP toremain safe. Valfred can paralyze your characters and at the same time do

around 200 damage. You'll find this to be his most annoying move, sinceparalyze can slow your battle down considerably. To reduce the damage, youmay want to have Liu use Magic Canopy.

The dangerous part of this battle is the very beginning. The Gigas Arm isn'ttoo bad on his own, but paired with valfred's powerful attacks, which canalso paralyze you, your characters will be taking damage very quickly.While Valfred has the more HP of the two, around 5,000, he's also easierto target. The Gigas Arm only has around 3,500 HP but can't be hit by yourshort range attackers. If you broughta long range character, you can set himor her to attack the Gigas every round while your Mages use strong spells,like Silence Sand, on him to kill it after two or so rounds. However youchoose, just keep your HP high.============================================

After the scenes. . .

============================================Boss: The One KingStrength: NoneWeak: NoneItems: None

Your HP and MP have been restored, but it's impossible to damage this boss.Just survive three rounds. I'd stick with normal physical attacks witheveryone until the battle ends.

During the second portion of the battle, continue sticking with normalattacks, as you still can't damage him effectively. After three rounds, parttwo ends.============================================

Head out of the Gathering Spot and enter the Town Square. After the scene,walk over to the east to continue your scenes. Head back into the Town Square.When prompted, answer ". . . . . .", "Dirk, but I thought you. . ." and". . . . . .". Eventually, after three or so times, you'll get some newoptions. "It's all the same. . ."

Head into the Entrance Hall and go up to the Fourth Floor Grand Hall.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Headquarters ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c11rt-Characters: NoneItems: 30,000 Potch, 10,000 PotchKey Items: Resonant Horror

Mission Accomplished! You receive RESONANT HORROR, which gives everyone a newmark.

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Check Things Out---------------------------------------------------Client: Main Character -c1135-Reward: 10,000 PotchDescription:The One King is definitely here, but I dunno what that did to this world. We'restill alive, so I don't think it's the One King's World. . .Better go checkaround and see!Information:- Check around to see what's going on.- Diadora will come along.---------------------------------------------------

Set your party with Erin at the Inn and head to Cynas first. After the scene,just exit the area and head back to your Headquarters, where another sceneplays.

Mission Accomplished!

Head to the Grand Hall for the next scene. When you're done, exit, and watchanother scene. Head to the third floor and enter the eastern doorway. Speakwith Mubal.

Be sure to tell your party "No." when they ask if you'll want to use theirmethod.I REPEAT: BE SURE TO TELL YOUR CHARACTERS NO DURING THIS SCENE. You will get apremature "Bad" ending if you don't. Though, in my opinion, it's worth itto see the scene at least once so that you understand the story a bit more.Luo-Tao is required for the next section.

Exit the Headquarters once again and head to the new area that has unlocked.It's right next to the real Cynas.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~ Chapter 12: Finale ~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-ch12f-Things haven't gone entirely as planned, have they? It's time to put an end tothe One King once and for all.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Other Cynas ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c12oc-

Characters: NoneItems: Death Helm, Soul Reaper, Crimson CapeKey Items: Peaceful EndEnemies: Dark Bishop, Darkness Pawn, Darkness Queen, Darkness Rook, DarknessKnightBoss: Queen

---------------------------------------------------Mission: Find the 12th Chronicle!---------------------------------------------------Client: Manaril -c1236-Reward: 50,000 PotchDescription:A ritual to fuse 12 worlds brought the One King. If we can gather 12 Chronicles, too, we might be able to oppose him. Please find the one me weneed in the 12th World.Information:- Find the 12th Chronicle- The 12th World is west of Cynas- Luo-Tao will go along---------------------------------------------------

Note: Beware the Darkness Knight in this area. He can confuse all of yourcharacters at once! Not only will a battle with one of them be long, but alsodangerous. Kill them off with your most powerful attacks as soon as you seeone.

After the scene, head west and onto the next screen, where another scene plays.Head east and south until you reach the intersection. Just up the northernpath is a chest that contains a DEATH HELM. Head back and go southeast at theintersection. Follow this twisting path to the next screen.

Just keep heading north and go down the stairs. Continue east and south andthen west at the end of the path. At the intersection, circle around to thesouth and open the chest for a SOUL REAPER. Keep heading south, you'll need togo a bit west to find the path, and continue back outside.

Follow the path west and north for some time. Head west over the bridge whenyou can and open the chest to the south for a CRIMSON CAPE. Continue northto the next screen. Keep heading north, ignoring the path to the west.

Watch a scene.

============================================Boss: QueenStrength: NoneWeak: PierceItems: Uncut Diamond, Goddess Breath

The Queen is the first nasty boss in some time. She has an attack that hitsthe entire front row for 250 damage! You'll definitely want a healer who

uses Healing Wave or Healing Tide every round. She also has a strong singletarget physical attack, and to make things worse for you, she is very fast.

This battle is more about being absolutely sure to heal every round thanactually being challenging. If you've brought Fredegund or Chrodechild theirTrue Falcon will do a good 2000 damage. The Hero's Two-Way Thrust is alsopowerful, but somewhat risky to use since it eats up his HP. When the bossis hitting as hard as it is, it's dangerous to take off that much HP of yourcharacters at once.

Luo-Tao will probably a good healer here, so you don't have to bring anothercharacter along to do the job. That way, the other two characters you bringcan act as damage dealers, either through magic or physical skills.

The Queen has around 10,000 HP.============================================

You receive PEACEFUL END, which gives everyone their final mark. The Heroget Ire, which is particularly useful.

Mission Accomplished!

Now we have to walk out. Follow the paths south through two screens, thenhead north and east, north some more, and west onto another screen. Keepheading south and then head east through the last screen to exit the area.

Head back to your Headquarters.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Headquarters ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c12nb-Characters: NoneItems: 50,000 PotchKey Items: None

Enter the Plaza and head south onto the Gateway screen. When you're ready,head to the Grand Hall. When you're ready to continue, choose "Nope," sinceLiu is asking if there's anything you need done. If you say "Yeah," the sceneends and you can go back to exploring.

if you do decide to explore to know, please note that there's a minortranslation error when speaking with Liu. If you tell him "You Bet [I'mready]!" the game considers it a decline. If you choose "Not Quite [Ready]"the game will continue.

Whenever you feel you're ready, you can watch some scenes if you choose to"Talk to some people around the castle." A scene with Maybelle playsimmediately. Chrodechild and Fredegund are found in the Grand Hall. Minen,

Buchse, and Geschutz have a scene in their room if you've recruited Tsaubern.You'll see a scene with Icas after you exit the third floor residence.After you exit the Chronicle room, Morrin has a scene, too. Icas' scenecontinues once you exit the Blade's Room, Morrin's continues when you exit thePhysician's office.

If you speak with Rajim, on the first floor, you'll learn a hint about theHero's ancestry. Put that together with what Atrie told you before Cynas saidand you'll probably understand who he is and where he comes from.

Speaking to pretty much any character gives you either more information on theworld, their personality, or past events. Hao-Shi gives some interesting information about the Scribes and Nakil gives some information about Luvais.Zenoa has some interesting information about Stars. Dogha tells you why Sphielwon't appear before him.

When you're done speaking to everyone, head to your room and go to sleep.Watch the scenes.

Your main party for this section includes an unremovable Marica and Jale.Storywise, Liu balances this party off well, but you may want to bring anotherphysical attacker, since Marica is proficient in both healing and damagingwith decent gear. You may want to set Rufa as your Support to help you escapefrom encounters.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Statue of the One King ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -c12ok-Characters: NoneItems: Ultimate Fists, Gungnir, Totem Pole, Star Armor, Hero's Cape, Hero'sArmor, Master's Gloves, Goddess RaimentKey Items: NoneEnemies: One-King Rook, One-King Bishop, One-King Queen, Darkness Knight,Hell Gatekeeper, Darkness Pawn, One-King Pawn, Hell Knight,Bosses: Death Valfred

---------------------------------------------------Mission: The Final Battle---------------------------------------------------Client: Main Character -c1237-Reward: NoneDescription:We got 12 Chronicles! Now we can erase those 12 pillars around Cynas, climbthe tower, and take out the One King! This is gonna be the final battle!here we go!!!Information:- Break into twelve teams and get rid of the twelve pillars.

- The goal is to take down the One King.---------------------------------------------------

You begin in Cynas Alley. As with before, you can explore the area and speakwith anyone. The weapon shop has nothing new, but you can change your lastparty member at the Inn.

When you're ready, enter the Front Plaza. You can change teams completely atthis point, so just add your best group. A strong group would be the Hero,Chrodechild, Fredegund, and either Sophia or Diadora. Once again, just addanyone you like, they don't have to be the strongest characters.

Head west off the map. Enter the new area, Statue of the One King for somescenes.

============================================Boss: Death ValfredStrength: NoneWeak: SlashItems: Robe of Death, Beast King Swrd

Your strategy for this battle entirely depends on your characters. I'd suggestgoing all out right at the start, since you can exit the Statue and go to theInn to heal.

Heave the Hero use Ire and then Two-Way Thrust over and over. Have yourphysical attacker(s) use their strongest attacks, and have your mage(s)damage the boss and then act as healers whenever necessary. Watch the Hero'sHP, though, since it will be drained by Two-Way Thrust. An Ire'd Two-WayThrust can break 4,000 damage! The Hero alone should be able to take the bossdown in four rounds without anyone helping his damage (Ire+Two-Way Thrustx3).

Death Valfred isn't particularly fast, but his physical attack is decentlypowerful. It will probably hit for around 180 or so damage. Keep everyonehealthy with your mage and then

Death Valfred has around 9,500-10,000 HP.============================================

After the battle, head back to the Cynas Inn and rest. If you enter the FrontPlaza, you can change characters with Moana and save your game. I wouldhighly suggest bringing Rufa with you if you get annoyed by random encounters.

Note: Like in the Other Cynas, the Darkness Knights are still extremelydangerous monsters. Kill them off as quickly as you can before they causeconfusion and you kill yourself.

Another Note: Though I'll lead you through the dungeon to all of the items,if you just want a fast way through generally you'll want to avoid anypaths going downstairs. There are a few that you have to take, but most ofthem lead to items. Also, if you plan on getting all of the items, expect

to get bored of random encounters at around the third floor and you'll justend up escaping from everything. You may want to try to hit level 60, butother than that don't even bother with all of the encounters. Rufa isespecially recommended if you want all of the items.

Final Note: I'd suggest setting the Hero with Two-Way Thrust, Ire, and theHealing Wave abilities. This will make your final battles much, mucheasier.

In the Statue head north to the intersection. Head west and follow the path tothe end. In a chest is some ULTIMATE FISTS. Head back to the intersectionand go east. At the very end of this path, you'll find two sets of stairsthat lead to the next screen.

Start with taking the eastern/right stairway. Follow the path east and southand then open the chest at the end. The chest contains a GUNGNIR. Head backnorth and west and back to the previous screen. This time, take the western/left set of stairs to the second floor.

Follow this path south and at the intersection go west down the stairs. Thispath is very long and twists north and west and finally south, but at theend you'll find a powerful GODDESS BREATH Staff. Head back the long path tothe previous screen.

At the intersection go south and follow the path up the stairs onto the nextscreen. On 3F, follow the path west and north until you hit anotherintersection. Start by heading west and taking the path north and backdownstairs to 2F. Head straight south and open the chest for a TOTEM POLE.Go back north to the previous screen and head back to the intersection.

Head east and as you head up the stairs you'll watch a scene. There's asave point in here for you to use. The chest also contains an excellentSTAR ARMOR. Exit at the top of the stairs.

On 5F head north to the intersection head east and down the stairs. Back on 4Fjust follow the path to the end. You'll find a chest containing a HERO'SCAPE. Head back to 5F and take the southern intersection to the end, whereyou'll hit 6F.

On 6F,just follow the path south and east until you hit the intersection,where you should taken the western path back to 5F. There's a chest downhere that contains a HERO'S ARMOR. This one's not as good as the Star Armor,unfortunately. Head back to the previous screen and take the north path atthe intersection. Take the stairs going south.

Head south at the intersection immediately on this second area of 5F. Followthis path through three screens back down to 3F. At the very end you'll finda chest that contains some MASTER'S GLOVES. Head back north through thescreens and back to 5F, where you should head north at the intersection this

time. Follow the path and you'll soon come across a chest containing aGODDESS RAINMENT. Head up the stairs at the end.

Back on 6F, follow the passage all the way down the screen and take the westernexit to the next screen.

You should now be on the "Path to Throne." You should know what that means,so heal up any lost MP and HP. Head west through three screens. When thelast screen turns yellow, you'll know you're there. Watch the scene.

============================================Boss: The One KingStrength: NoneWeak: NoneItems: None

The boss typically uses strong single target physical attacks that can break200 damage. That's not too bad on its own, but he's very fast. He'll probablyget a turn off before your healer, so you need to make sure you keep everyoneat maximum HP.

On the first Round, you'll want to spend time raising your character's offensethrough Ire and if you're using characters with defensive abilities, such asMagical Canopy, start with those. The Hero's Two-Way Thrust is excellent, andany strong physical attackers should use their best physical skills. The Heroshould do around 3,000 damage with each Two-Way Thrust, while Chrodechildand Fredegund can hit 2,500 damage with each True Falcon. Characterslike Vaslof who can do 250% damage and have a Mark granting immunity tounbalance are excellent here, too. Don't go all out just yet, but if you do,make sure you have the MP items to heal.

A solid strategy might just be to use your most powerful attacks every rounduntil you run out of MP and then just use Herbs to recover it. That is thefastest and safest way to finish this and the next battle.

This is only the first battle. The One King has around 11,000 HP.============================================Boss: The One KingStrength: NoneWeak: NoneItems: None

Recover any lost HP immediately and rebuff your characters with Ire and theFury Status.

The One King is a bit slower this time, but he's more powerful. This time heuses row attacks, so your backline fighters will be hit as well as yourfrontline fighters. The main attack does around 200 damage to two people,

so you'll want to have your healer use Healing Wave every round. he also hasa slightly weaker attack that hits everyone for 130 damage, which onlyreinforces using Healing Wave. Everyone should be over 300 HP at all times.

Once again, your Hero is probably going to be a main damage dealer here. ATwo-Way Thrust with Ire will break 3,000 damage. As with before, a solidstrategy will be to just go all out with your most powerful attacks anduse Herbs to heal them at the beginning of every battle. Fredegund willprobably end up being more powerful thn Chrodechild here because of herinnate Ire skill, while Chrodechild must rely on Roasted Corn to get theeffect.

When a character runs out of MP, have them heal their own MP, don't make thehealer do it. Keep the healer healing every round, even if only onecharacter is wounded.

This form of The One King has around 14,000-15,000 HP.============================================Boss: The One KingStrength: NoneWeak: NoneItems: None

Start this battle by having every character use Herbs to recover their ownMP while the healer heals any remaining wounds from the second form. On thesecond round have your characters who can Ire and Buff up your defense do so.

This boss will take quite a bit longer than the others, since he will buffhis physical defense and you probably won't be attacking with your Mage(s)since they'll be healing. Magic should be able to do around 800 damage, butthat won't match your most powerful physical attackers, even with the Kingbuffed. If for some reason you do have time, throw out a strong singletarget attack that doesn't cost a lot of MP.

This time, The One King will almost always act before your characters so thereis no time for being lenient on healing. As with before, have someone healingevery round.

This battle gets dangerous when the One King starts using his ultimate attack.This attack can break 350 damage on every character! I would suggest defendingwith most of your characters after this round until you can get a HealingTide or some Mega Medicines and a Healing Wave off to reduce the damage youtake and help you survive. If you're having problems surviving it, youcan always get a Giant God Fist Club so you can add 100 HP to a character.These can be dual wielded for an extra 200 HP. With that, some characterscan hit 700-800 HP. Be warned, once the King starts using this attack he mayuse it over and over as many times as he wants! Make sure everyone alwayshas more than 400 HP, even if that means only attacking with one characterper round. Once he starts doing this, you're in danger.

If you're having trouble surviving, set another character with healing

abilities. The Hero naturally has Healing Tide which will completely restoreyour party, but also stop him from acting as a main damage dealer. Again,raise your HP with Giant God Fists, and finally defend. Don't even risk itwith this and have everyone defend if they're under 300 HP.

Other than his ultimate attack and self-buffs, the one king can do singletarget damage for around 350 HP. After the ultimate attack, that's nothing,though.

It's good to note that how easy this boss is does require some luck. If youare hit by two of the bosses Ultimate Attacks in a row if he takes anextremely fast turn, and it does happen, before your characters can heal,you're not going to survive. it's also purely luck based if he buffs himselfor not. If he buffs himself, expect the battle to take qute a bit longer thanif he does not.

Expect this battle to take a while, the boss has around 24,000 HP.============================================

Congratulations! Sit back and enjoy the ending.

If you collected all 108 Stars of Destiny, you will get the "true" ending,which is an added cutscene to the normal ending.

Unfortunately, there is no New Game+.

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--- Starbearers: Stars of Destiny ---

===============================================================================-s4sod-One staple of the Suikoden series is that it has always had a large varietyof quirky characters to recruit. Suikoden Tierkreis is no different. Likepast Suikoden games, if you get all 108 Starbearers, you get the "true"ending to the game.

Unlike in past Suikoden games, the characters are not called "Stars of Destiny,"but instead are called Starbearers.

Note that though you may use some story characters before you recruit them,until you actually get the "Message," or until the game says, with a chime:

"[Name] is now an ally."

The characters have not officially joined you. This is not always the case,however. Many characters can still be used even if you never get the message,such as the first group of the game. The game is actually surprisinglyinconsistent when it comes to this.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Automatic Characters ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -arsod-This is the list of all of the characters in the game who automatically joinyour army. It is written in the order which you recruit the characters in themain game. This section does not include characters who you must go out ofyour way to recruit.

Please be aware that this list also does not mention the "temporary" joiningthat happens throughout the game, just when a character officially joins.

There WILL be spoilers in this section, this is just meant as a list to helpyou keep track of when your stars were recruited.

Total Amount of Automatic Characters: 39

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Chapter 1:>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Citro Village:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~HeroMaricaJaleLiu

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Fortress Ruins:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~HotupaMoana

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Chapter 2:>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Grayridge Mines:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~LoganErin

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Chapter 4:>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Headquarters:

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~WahieZahraEunice

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Chapter 6:>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Headquarters:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~NimniNemneChrodechildMeruvisRobertoAsadMubalManarilZenoa

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Chapter 7:>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Headquarters:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~NeiraDiulfLyciaServillah

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Chapter 8:>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Pharamond:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~FredegundGuntram

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Woodland Village:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Luo-TaoLen-Lien

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Headquarters:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Rajim

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Chapter 9:>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Headquarters:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ShamsDiadoraNova

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Chapter 10:>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Headquarters:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~VaslofResnoIndrikDiiwicaSophia

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Lugenik:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~OrdovicKashgar

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recruitable Characters ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -srcsd-These are characters that you must go out of your way, by either doing quests,speaking to them, or bringing other party members to them to recruit.

This same information can be found in the main Walkthrough of the game, butif you're looking purely for Stars of Destiny and want as little help in themain game as possible, this is the place for you!

I'd like to point out that Suikoden Tierkreis is rather unbalanced when itcomes to character recruitment. If you plan on recruiting everyone, be sureyou expect to spend time after every major story event recruiting. Recruitmentstarts off very light, gets extremely heavy through the middle of the game, andfinally slows down a bit near the end.

Total Amount of Recruited Characters: 69

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Chapter 3: -ch3rc- - Anya -rc3an- - Selen -rc3sn-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Chapter 4: -ch4rc- - Sisuca -rc4sc- - Tongatihi -rc4tg-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Chapter 5: -ch5rc- - Gadburg -rc5gb- - Luvais -rc5vs- - Muro -rc5ro-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Chapter 6: -ch6rc- - Semias -rc6sm- - Wustum -rc6wt- - Nomno -rc6nm- - Yadima -rc6yd- - Icas -rc6cs- - Morrin -rc6mn- - Yovel -rc6yv- - Geschutz -rc6gz- - Minen -rc6in- - Buchse -rc6bh- - Khemia -rc6kh- - Hafin -rc6hf-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Chapter 7: -ch7rc- - Sotah -rc7th- - Nhazu -rc7nz- - Dogha -rc7dg- - Maybelle -rc7mb- - Sphiel -rc7hl- - Balsam -rc7ls- - Yod -rc7yd- - Nuzhat -rc7zt- - Rekareka -rc7rr- - Tuhululu -rc7tt- - Nakil -rc7kl- - Numnu -rc7nu- - Dromon -rc7dr- - Xebec -rc7xb- - Felecca -rc7fl- - Gorno -rc7gr-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Chapter 8: -ch8rc- - Autar -rc8ar- - Chein -rc8ch- - Ouragan -rc8og- - Yula -rc8yl- - Mourgent -rc8mg- - Amaralicht -rc8al- - Quillard -rc8qd- - Bosche -rc8bh- - Lathilda -rc8ld- - Lubberkin -rc8bk- - Hina -rc8hn- - Savina -rc8sv- - Megion -rc8mg- - Eusmel -rc8el- - Nictis -rc8nt- - Namna(1) -rc81n-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Chapter 9: -ch9rc- - Taj -rc9tj-

- Tsaubern -rc9ub- - Ramin -rc9rn- - Misrach -rc9mh- - Nofret -rc9of-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Chapter 10: -ch10c- - Gilliam -r10gl- - Darrow -r10dw- - Yomi -r10ym- - Chihaya -r10ch- - Namna(2) -r10nm- - Tigre -r10tg- - Mun-Tsang -r10mt- - Keflen -r10kf- - Belemuel -r10bl-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Chapter 11: -ch11r- - Hao-Shi -r11hs- - Zayin -r11zn- - Kow-Low -r11kl- - Rufa -r11rf- - Enumclaw -r11ec-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Chapter 3:>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>-ch3rc----------------------------Character: Anya -rc3an-Location: Grayridge MinesPrerequisite: Having named your Headquarters.Description:After the scene with Atrie once you've finished the Magedom events, that is,once you've named your Headquarters, head to Grayridge. Enter the Mines fromthe town map. If you've not seen the inventor scene here, you'll see it now,but otherwise head just to the east and you'll see a character near the topof the screen. She's on the first screen, it's hard to miss her. Speak withAnya and ask her "You wanna work for us?" to recruit her.

If you're late in the game, you can find Anya in the Alley, which is accessedfrom the Town Map.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Selen -rc3sn-Location: HeadquartersPrerequisite: Flower SeasonDescription:Oh, Selen's not fun at all to recruit.After the scene with Atrie once you've finished the Magedom events, that is,once you've named your Headquarters, you need to walk around outside until it'sFlower Season. To tell which season is Flower, look at the top left corner.

Flower Season is represented by an open flower, NOT the Flower that is closed.The first Flower season in the game occurs two months after the game starts.If you've not been wandering around and exploring, Flower Season should justbe starting by the time you name your Headquarters.

Enter your Headquarters during Flower Season and watch a scene. Once you'vewatched the scene and have been introduced to Selen, exit the castle and walkaround outside until the next Flower Season. That is around 90 days throughthe three seasons. When it's Flower Season again, enter the Castle and youshould automatically get a scene. If you don't, try resting at the Inn orfinishing any storyline Missions you're currently on. It does not matter ifJale is in your party or not to encounter Selen.

Your second encounter with Selen is a real fight and, depending on your level,this is not an easy fight at all. If you're trying to fight Selen as early aspossible, it's going to take some luck to kill her. Jale should start offby using Bind Bolt and hope you Paralyze her. Selen will probably be doingover 100 damage a hit, so she's easily capable of killing you in two hits.You're just going to have to wait until she unbalances herself to damage her.You must absolutely keep your HP over 210 at all times or Selen will destroyyou in one hit. At low levels, this battle is highly luck based, so youmay want to wait until around level 25 or so to do it. That's not saying it'simpossible to beat her around level 17 or so, though. You need to be liberalwith Mega Medicines and Mints in order to beat Selen quickly. If the battledrags on too long, even if you have good luck you'll lose. If the battlegoes absolutely perfectly and Selen is paralyzed by the first Bind Bolt,use Two-Way Strike twice, then attack physically and heal until she dies.

I would suggest that, if you lose, you reset and try to beat her again, sincewalking around until Flower Season can be somewhat annoying. If you lose, youmust wait until another Flower season comes along.

Once you beat Selen, she joins you.

Storyline Missions can hinder your progress in this quest, so when you'rerecruiting Selen, be sure not to have one active.---------------------------

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Chapter 4:>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>-ch4rc----------------------------Character: Sisuca -rc4sc-Location: Citro VillagePrerequisite: 10 members recruited into your Army.Description:

After you've recruited 10 members into your army and after the events withDirk in the Headquarters you can recruit Sisuca. You first need to see ashort scene with her on the World Map, where she mentions that your army hasgotten quite large. Then, head to Citro Village and enter the Elder's House.It's possible that you may have to have compleed the First Empress Consortseries of quests before Sisuca becomes available.

Watch a scene and Sisuca leaves. Head back to your castle and enter thebar for another scene with Sisuca, where she officially joins.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Tongatihi -rc4tg-Location: CorridorPrerequisite: None.Description:You must have finished the events in the Corridor and have access to it, soonce you've brought Cougar back to your Headquarters and watched the sceneswith him you can start this quest.

Once you're in the Corridor, head off the screen to the right and speak withthe Wanderer Man for a scene.

Head back to Moana and accept her Mission "Window Information," which shouldnow be open.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Window Information---------------------------------------------------Client: Tongatihi Reward: 100 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 5 DaysRank: 1Description:Please gather as much information about Windows as possible. Knowing yourCompany, I bet you can even search other worlds! Signed, Tongatihi.Information:- Gather window Information- From other worlds, too.

Just deploy anyone for this quest. You're not going to be able to succeed atit no matter which you do, so just send one person out and wander around forfive days and come back with a failed Mission report.---------------------------------------------------

Once you've failed the Mission, you need to accept it again later on. If youwalk around a bit and the quest isn't showing up, complete another quest orcontinue through the game a bit.

Soon, another Quest will show up from Tongatihi.---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Windows from Beyond the Gateway---------------------------------------------------

Client: Tongatihi Reward: 100 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 10 DaysRank: 1Description:Please gather as much information about windows in other worlds as possible.Otherwise, my head is going to start hurting again. . .OWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!Ouch! Ouch!Information:- Gather window Information- From as many places in the Infinity as possible.

Just deploy anyone for this quest. You're not going to be able to succeed atit no matter which you do, so just send one person out to wander around forten days and come back with a failed Mission report.---------------------------------------------------

After you've failed both Quests, Window Information and Windows from Beyondthe Gateway, head back into the Corridors and speak with Tongatihi. Ask him"Well, can you make us Windows?" and he'll join you.---------------------------

Note: Be sure to complete the quest "Arcane Academy Tour" as soon as you can,as it will be important for recruiting a set of characters later on.

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Chapter 5:>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>-ch5rc----------------------------Character: Gadburg -rc5gb-Location: HeadquartersPrerequisite: NoneDescription:You can recruit Gadburg once you've begun the "Make Allies of the Porpos"Mission.

When you first exit to the World Map after accepting the Mission, you'llsee a scene with Gadburg. To trigger the scene, you need to exit from theNorth, or from the Plaza/Gateway side. If you warp to Grayridge, you canalso recruit him by heading to your Headquarters, since Grayridge is to thenorth.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Luvais -rc5vs-Location: HeadquartersPrerequisite: Having seen the event in Grayridge Order Chapter Hall.Description:First, you need to watch a scene at the Chapter Hall in Grayridge that happenswith Luvais. Once you finish the events in Tehah, that is, when Liu mentionsthe Ch'olui Mountains are available, you can recruit Luvais.

Head back to your Headquarters and immediately upon entry watch a scene. If

you've not seen the scene in Grayridge, go watch it and if the scene atHeadquarters does not immediately trigger, try progressing through the storyor staying the night at an Inn and coming back to the Headquarters. StorylineMissions don't seem to hinder the scene in the Headquarters, as you can getthis scene easily during the "Make Allies of the Porpos" Mission.

If you're still having trouble, you may need to see Luvais in the town ofTehah.

When the scene triggers, your current party is forced into an encounter withthree "Cynas Man" type enemies. They're decently strong foes, but they haveno terribly dangerous attacks. After clearing the battle, Luvais joins yourarmy.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Muro -rc5ro-Location: Gineh ValleyPrerequisite: NoneDescription:Once you've completed the events in the Tehah village you can recruit Muro. AParty Quest, called "Demon Hunting in Gineh" becomes available. We mustdo this Quest to recruit Muro.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Demon Hunting in Gineh---------------------------------------------------Client: Peddling WandererReward: 10,000 PotchType: LeaderRank: 1Description:There's a demon in Gineh valley! I'm not kidding! A big, horned thing! You'vegot to get rid of it for us! Signed, Peddling Wanderer.Information:- Monster hunting?- A huge horned man- Gineh Valley

Enter Gineh Valley from the Tehah Village side, the west side, and head allthe way down to the most southern portion of the screen to trigger the scene.Continue west and onto the waterfall screen. You'll see another scene here,and when given the option, choose "You wanna come with us?" to recruit Muro.---------------------------------------------------

Choosing "You wanna come with us?" during the scene will allow you to recruitMuro. Don't forget your reward from Moana!---------------------------

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Chapter 6:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>-ch6rc-Note: Before going too far into Chapter 6, be sure you've completed the quest"Arcane Academy Tour," which appeared some time after you finished the SecondConsort Quests.

---------------------------Character: Semias -rc6sm-Location: Naineneis, HeadquartersPrerequisite: NoneDescription:During the main storyline early in the game you once made a bet with thischaracter during the Grayridge mines events. Once you've finished the Mission"Make Allies of the Porpos" you can finally recruit him. Head to NaineneisInn and speak with him. he's the red-clothed character.

After the scene, head back to your Headquarters and enter the Tavern, which isjust to the left of the Entrance Hall. He should be near the stairs. Speakwith him and he joins you.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Wustum -rc6wt-Location: Tehah Village, Ch'olui MountainsPrerequisite: Watch a scene in Tehah Inn.Description:First, you need to watch a scene in Tehah Inn. It has been said this scenehas a season requirement of Sprout, but I was able to trigger it during FlowerSeason just fine. What you just need to do it speak with the owner of theItem Shop, it doesn't happen automatically. The woman is the woman on the farleft of the screen.

Next, head back to your Headquarters. If you're doing this later in the game,you don't want Asad in your party for the follow events.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Find the Chef---------------------------------------------------Client: Shairah Reward: 100 PotchType: LeaderRank: 4Description:Lemme get right to the point. Have you seen a chef named Wustum? If you have,haul him in here to the Mage City, would ya? Thanks. Signed, Shairah.Information:- Conduct a manhunt?- Ask Asad for more information.

If you're having problems triggering this quest, be sure you're not on anyother Leader Quests.

Without Asad in your party, head to El-Qaral and then enter the ImperialPlaza. In here, speak with Asad, who should be just on the left. Once you'vespoken with Asad, go back to Tehah Village and speak with the Innkeeper.

You must then enter Ch'Olui Mountains from the eastern side. Follow the pathnorth and at the second intersection take the eastern paths to the nextscreen. Here, you should be near the sign. Head completely west and slightlynorth towards the top of the mountain to trigger the scene.

You're forced to fight two Janam Soldiers and a Janam Mage as the level 10Wustum. Just use physical attacks and you'll win easily, since the enemiesare very low levelled, too.

This finished the Quest and Wustum joins you. You fail the Quest, however,and there's no way to complete it. ---------------------------------------------------

Wustum is a missable character. You must recruit him before the events withthe desert.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Nomno -rc6nm-Location: HeadquartersPrerequisite: Wustum is an ally.Description:You've actually used this guy during the Ladzaa events, but he never officiallyjoined you. To get him to join, you must be after the events with the Magedomand after Chrodechild has joined your army.

You'll find Nomno sleeping in the Dining Hall, which is found by taking the fareastern exit from the Trading Post, which is north of the Plaza. The Hero willtry, to no avail, to speak with Nomno. Now head up to the Third FloorResidence (west exit on the third floor) and enter the Porpos room. Speakwith the pink Porpos, Nemne for another scene.

Now head back to the Dining Hall and speak with Wustum, who is required torecruit Nomno. A short scene plays and Nomno joins your army.

Nomno is missable if you did not recruit Wustum by the time a desert appears.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Yadima -rc6yd-Location: HeadquartersPrerequisite: Expanded Headquarters.Description:You cannot recruit Yadima until after the events with the Magedom and afterChrodechild has joined your army.

You probably met Yadima early in the game in his house at the Citro Plains.

If not, go speak with him there. Afterwards, you'll find him in your Castleif you take the western exit from the Trading Post, which is north of thePlaza. This leads to the Farm. Speak with Yadima and he unlocks a quest fromMoana.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Plowin' the Field---------------------------------------------------Client: Yadima Reward: 5,000, Citro Tomato, Janam PotatoType: PartyRank: 1Dispatch: 1 DayDescription:I wanna get that field I found behind the castle plowed and ready to plant.Reckon you can send me a few strong types to help? Signed, Yadima.Information:- Help Yadima with Field Work- Needs somebody strong

You need a group of four characters that each have over 110 attack power. It'spossible that the minimum is 125, so just send high strength characters justin case. The value is based on your "Total" attack power, which is "Base"+"Equipped" Attack power. Early in the game, characters such as Jale, Selen,and Asad work well. For the last character, just make sure they're levelledproerly and give them a strong weapon. Nomno starts with over 100 TotalAttack Power, so he's another good choice. Just 100 won't work, though, itneeds to be at least 110, so upgrade his weapon.

You'll know you have good characters if they seem confident in their speechat the top of the screen.---------------------------------------------------

Once you clear the quest "Plowin' the Field," go speak with Yadima on thefarm in your Headquarters and you'll recruit him. ---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Icas -rc6cs-Location: HeadquartersPrerequisite: Complete the Quests "Find Somebody," "Find Icas," and "BringIcas to me."Description:Completing the Quest "Find Someboy" is quite easy and just requires a trip tothe Salsabil Inn, however the other quest can be quite difficult.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Find Icas---------------------------------------------------Client: MorrinReward: 500 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 7 DaysRank: 1

Description:Please bring a man named Icas to me. He's in Cynas, but he won't be able tostand the Order rules long. You can catch him when he escaped Cynas. Signed,Morrin.Information:- Conduct a manhunt for Icas.- Around Grayridge?- use pretty women as bait?

This is the second in a set of recruitment quests, the first being "FindSomebody."

To successfully complete this quest, you must have a group of "cute" or"pretty" girls. It seems you need at least 4 in the main party, since threeand one in the Support didn't work for me. You actually will not have enoughgirls to complete the quest until after the events when Chrodechild jointhe party, so don't try to complete it until a bit after you actually getaccess to it.

Characters like Marica, Sisuca, Zenoa and Manaril work for this quest. ---------------------------------------------------

Watch a scene after you complete "Find Icas" and start the quest "BringIcas to me." After accepting "Bring Icas to me," Icas joins. However!We're not done yet.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Bring Icas to me---------------------------------------------------Client: MoanaReward: 1,000 PotchType: LeaderRank: 1Description:Morrin, was it? That woman that asked us to find Icas. Now she wants you tobring Icas to her.Information:- Take Icas to Morrin.- Morrin is in Salsabil Inn.

This one's pretty easy, once you've actually found Icas. Just allow Icasto join when he asks and the scenes will play automatically. You'reforced into a battle with "Assassin." He's rather strong because he cankill characters in one hit, but he lacks HP and will die quickly.---------------------------------------------------

After finishing this set of quests, you not only recruit Icas, but Morrin andYovel.---------------------------Morrin and Yovel join along with Icas once the quest "Bring Icas to Me" hasbeen completed.----------------------------rc6mn- -rc6yv-

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Character: Geschutz -rc6gz-Location: Mislato RiverPrerequisite: Must complete the quests "Arcane Academy Tour" and "SpecialProposal."Description:After the events with the Magedom and Chrodechild had joined your army, you canfinally recruit this trio. Their first quest is covered earlier in the game,called Arcane Academy Tour. This Quest cannot be done successfully andfailing it is how you trigger the second quest, "Special Proposal."

To complete "Arcane Academy Tour," just enter the Mislato plains from theeast side. It's very possible that this quest becomes unavailable afterthe events where Chrodechild joins your army and the lake appears.

Basically, if you don't do "Arcane Academy Tour" early on, you may be introuble while recruiting these characters. I've tried to put some

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Special Proposal---------------------------------------------------Client: GeschutzReward: RifleType: LeaderRank: 1Description:Sorry to bother you again, but we'd like to talk again if you don't mind.We'll be waiting at the same place as before. Signed, Geschutz.Information:- Talk?- Meet at Mislato River.

Watch the scene that occurs automatically after you start this quest. Tellthem Yes, and the Quest will be complete and the trio joins your army.---------------------------------------------------

Geschutz joins your army.---------------------------Minen and Buchse join along with Geschutz.----------------------------rc6in- -rc6bh-

---------------------------Character: Khemia -rc6kh-Location: Citro VillagePrerequisite: Must have recruited the trio of Geschutz, Minen, and Busche.Description:Bring either Geschutz or Minen to Citro Village and enter the Town Squarearea. The man is standing on the western side of the square and has a browncoat on. Speak with him and he automatically joins. He's a strange one.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Hafin -rc6hf-Location: Mislato RiverPrerequisite: Asad Recruited.Description:Asad must be in your army for this, so you have to be after the events when

the lake appears and after Chrodechild joins your army. Head to the MislatoRiver and the scene should automatically occur without you even entering theriver.

If you don't get it immediately, it may require you to be in Flower Season.Asad must be in your party when you walk onto the Mislato River for the sceneto occur.

Hafin is a missable character and the chance to recruit him will be gone oncethe desert appears. You'll know when that is.

If you recruit Hafin before Nakil, Nakil will appear later. If you recruitNakil first, Hafin will appear later. The recruitment requirements switch,but you'll be able to do both if you know how. I have put Hafin beingrecruited first, as you can get him the earlier of the two, but you can alsoget Nakil in the same way, but later on in the game.---------------------------

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Chapter 7:>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>-ch7rc----------------------------Character: Sotah -rc7th-Location: Tehah VillagePrerequisite: NoneDescription:You can actually attempt to recruit Sotah before this point, but he'll alwaysdecline you. Sotah is found in the Residence in Tehah Village. Speak withhim and he shows you information about game terms, places, and people. Ask tosee his information about 4 times total and you can ask to recruit him.

Once you've recruited Chrodechild and the lake has appeared, Sotah willfinally accept when you ask him to join you.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Nhazu -rc7nz-Location: Tehah VillagePrerequisite: NoneDescription:You'll find Nhazu in the Tehah Village Plaza once the lake has appeared andyou've recruited Chrodechild into your army. Speak with him and then headto the Mountains.

Enter the Ch'olui Mountains and stick west at the first intersection and goeast twice at the second and third. On the large open screen, head towardsthe mountain peak, which is by going to the west. Continue west and the Herowill make a comment about the state of the mountains. Open the chest to thesouth for some WTR DRAGN CLAWS. and then you need to head all the way backdown the mountain. The plains area is a dead end for now.

Re-enter Tehah Village and speak with Nhazu. Tell Nhazu you'll help him and

watch a scene. Now you have to walk down the mountain. Again.

Head back to your Headquarters and accept the quest "Search for Nhazu!" Ifit doesn't show up at first, make sure you're not on any other Leader Questsor try to complete another Quest.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Search for Nhazu!---------------------------------------------------Client: Tehah ElderReward: 10,000 PotchType: LeaderRank: 1Description:We haven't seen Nhazu since yesterday. The villagers are searching themountains, but we can't find him. Could you help us? Signed, Tehah Elder.Information:- Conduct a manhunt.- Nhazu.- The Ch'olui Mountains.

This is just a sequence of events. Head south down the screen and enter thecave. Speak with Nhazu for another scene. ---------------------------------------------------

Watch the scenes and head back to your Headquarters and Nhazu joins you.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Dogha -rc7dg-Location: HeadquartersPrerequisite: Nhazu Recruited.Description:Oddly enough, Dogha doesn't join along with Nhazu.

Once you've finished the Nhazu recruitment Quests, Dogha will be at yourHeadquarters. You'll find him near the southern exit, which is the exitif you go east from the First Floor Entrance Hall. You don't even have toleave the Headquarters to find him. ---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Maybelle -rc7mb-Location: Ch'olui Mountains/HeadquartersPrerequisite: Visited Ch'olui Peak once before.Description:At the peak of Mount Ch'olui, the Hero comments about the mountain.Exit the mountains completely, from the entrance, not the plains side, and head up the peak. This is the area where the Hero makes a comment about thestate of the Mountain. You'll find a woman at the top of this area duringyour second visit to the area.

You exit to the Plains. Head back to your Headquarters. Speak with Moana andaccept the Quest "Find My Fated Lover <3"

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Find My Fated Lover <3---------------------------------------------------

Client: MaybelleReward: 10,000 PotchType: LeaderRank: 1Description:I am reborn from Warrior of the Light Raphelancia. 1000 years ago in our formerlives, Warrior of Light Ru'ukahthis and I swore our love. Please find hisreincarnation.Information:- Conduct a manhunt.- Fated Lover?

This quest begins after you've met Maybelle near the peak of the Ch'oluiMountains after you've left the area once and re-entered. To complete it,remove any females from your group and enter the Hero's room. His room is onthe Fourth Floor, east exit. Watch a scene.---------------------------------------------------

Put a female member in your group, it doesn't matter who, and exit your theHeadquarters on foot. Choose the option "That's IT! I can't take it any more!"Watch a scene and then turn around and head right back into your room.After another scene, Maybelle joins you if you say she can.

If you're having problems getting Maybelle to appear, try just taking everyoneout of your group. While it's possible to get the scene to trigger with somepeople in the group, you might as well take everyone out. Jale may be a keycharacter to take out of your party, since it seems the scene won't trigger ifhe's in it. ---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Sphiel -rc7hl-Location: Ch'olui MountainsPrerequisite: Dogha Recruited.Description:To begin this quest, you need Dogha in your army. Dogha requires Nhazu.

The Quest "Get Rid of the Snow Fairy" should appear once you've recruitedDogha. It won't appear if you're on another Leader Quest, so finish off anyof those you have, first.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Get Rid of the Snow Fairy---------------------------------------------------Client: Tehah Youth GroupReward: Ch'olui CabbageType: LeaderRank: 3Description:There's a Snow Fairy in the Ch'olui Mountains! Several of us have gottensnow blasted at us up there! We need your help! Signed, Tehah Youth Group.Information:- Monster Hunting- Snow Fairy?

- Go to the Ch'olui Mountains.

Without Dogha in your party, head to the Ch'olui Mountains. Head to the largeopen screen, which is the second screen, and take the northeastern exit upto Dogha's Cottage. Head up to the cottage area, and take the northeasternpath. Near where there is a chest, which should be empty if you cleared thearea originally, speak with the woman. You're forced into a battle, whichyou will lose.

Exit the Ch'olui Mountains and go back to your Headquarters. Speak with Dogha,who is near the southern, east from the Entrance Hall) exit. Now head -back-to the Ch'ouli Mountains to the same place where you originally found theFairy, which is west of Dogha's Cottage, and, when prompted, tell her "I'mFull."

Ask the woman to join and you'll recruit her.------------------------------------------------------------------------------

---------------------------Character: Balsam -rc7ls-Location: Grayridge Mines, HeadquartersPrerequisite: Must have vistsed him earlier in the game.Description:During any trip to Grayridge Mines after the Headquarters are named, you'llencounter this shady character. Watch the scene with him at this point andonce your Headquarters have upgraded, you can continue his Quest.

Once the Headquarters have upgraded, head to the rooftop, where the Hero willcomment on how large the Headquarters has become and that he remembers aninventor in Grayridge Mines. Head to Grayridge Mines when you have thechance and speak with the two. Then, bring them back to Headquarters. Theywon't join you just yet and instead stay standing in the Fourth Floor Hallwayuntil you bring them a Pump.

You can buy the Pump from the Naineneis Trade Center. Examine the openchest and the Hero will take the pump. Bring this back to Balsam and Yodand they'll join you, along with making an elevator for your Headquarters.You'll need to wait until after the first set of events in Cragbark tobuy the Pump, since then you'll access Naineneis again.

Head outside and wander around for 10 days. Speak with Balsam in the 4th FloorHall. He will join your group.---------------------------Yod joins along with Balsam.----------------------------rc7yd-

---------------------------Character: Nuzhat -rc7zt-Location: Salsabil, HeadquartersPrerequisite: Balsam Recruited.Description:

Once you've recruited Balsam and have an elevator, take the elevator down tothe Cellar. The Hero makes a comment about the area being empty. Put Mubal,he's an automatic recruit you should have gotten earlier, into your partyand head to Salsabil. Enter the Residence and speak with the woman in purpleto the east. Watch a scene. You'll see why the trip to the Cellar wasnecessary.

If you tell her yes during the cutscene, you'll be forced into a battle witha Blaze Dragon. It's strong to pierce but weak to Slash, so the Hero shoulddo a good amount of damage Dual-Wielding Swords on it. Masterpiece shouldbreak 700 damage on it! You can put it to sleep with Sleep Freeze, but itshouldn't be necessary.

The Dragon mostly uses a breath attack that does around 20 damage to everyone.Not too bad, at this point. He only has around 3,000 HP, so you should finishhim off after a few rounds.

After beating her Monster, she joins your army.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Rekareka -rc7rr-Location: Naineneis, HeadquartersPrerequisite: NoneDescription: Speak with Rekareka in the Naineneis trading post once you have completed thefirst set of events in Cragback, where you're kicked out. The duo will leaveNaineneis. When you head back to your Headquarters, you'll notice the LeaderQuest "Make My Son a Man" is now available.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Make My Son a Man---------------------------------------------------Client: RekarekaReward: 100 PotchType: LeaderRank: 1Description:if you can make the Porpos open up to humans, you can do anything. Would youhelp me turn my son into a full-fledged Merchant? Signed, Rekareka.Information:- Get the details from Rekareka.- Meet at 2nd Floor Residence.

Head into your tavern and take the upper western exit, by Semias, into the2nd Floor Residence. Rekareka is up the stairs to the east. Speak with herand the Quest is complete.---------------------------------------------------

Speak with Moana and another quest has opened up.---------------------------------------------------

Recruitment Quest: I Need Laggart Pelts---------------------------------------------------Client: RekarekaReward: 30,000 Potch, Rainbow Thread, Silk Cloth, Rainbow ClothType: PartyDispatch: 5 DaysRank: 2Description: I'm sending Tuhululu out to buy Laggart Pelts. He needs thosebodyguards we talked about. They don't need business sense, just brawn.Signed, Rekareka.Information:- Help Tuhululu get some stock in.- Needs somebody brawny.

Though the game says you need someone Brawny, it seems like pretty much anycharacter works to finish this Quest. ---------------------------------------------------

After finishing the quests, Rekareka joins your army.---------------------------Tuhululu joins along with Rekareka.----------------------------rc7tt-

---------------------------Character: Nakil -rc7kl-Location: HeadquartersPrerequisite: Hafin Recruited.Description: Once you've completed the first set of events in Cragbark where you're kickedout, put Asad in your party. Leave HQ by walking and then enter it for a scenewith Asad and Moana. If it doesn't trigger, exit, walk for a few days, andre-enter. There may be a season requirement of Flower to trigger this scene,but it's more likely that you can get it at any time by chance. Just keepexiting, travelling, and entering in order to trigger it.

Asad will leave your group for a few days. Head outside and wander aroundfor a while, probably over two months/seasons in game time, and when youreturn to Headquarters, this scene will randomly trigger. You may have someproblems getting this scene at first, so just keep walking around for a weekor so at a time and then heading back to the Headquarters.

If you recruit Hafin before Nakil, Nakil will appear later. If you recruitNakil first, Hafin will appear later. The recruitment requirements switch,but you'll be able to do both if you know how. I have put Hafin beingrecruited first, as you can get him the earlier of the two, but you can alsoget Nakil in the same way, but later on in the game. ---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Numnu -rc7nu-Location: NaineneisPrerequisite: Possibly having completed the Quest "Order Approaches Naineneis."Description:

Once you've finished the first events at Cragbark, enter Naineneis and chooseto go to the "Entry." Watch a scene with a pink Popos here. Once you've seenthis scene, head back to your Headquarters and get the Quest "Porpos Abducted"from Moana.

A possible requirement for this Quest is having completed the quest "OrderApproaches Naineneis" after the completion of the Coastal Cave.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Porpos Abducted---------------------------------------------------Client: WomanReward: TridentType: LeaderRank: 2Description:In Naineneis, I heard a Porpos was abducted by Lonomakua pirates! I bet theyplan to sell this Porpos off. Please do something! Signed, Passing Through.Information:- Go rescue the abducted Porpos?- Go to Naineneis.

After a few scenes, you're forced into a battle with Xebec, Dromon, andFelecca. The Pirates are pretty fast characters and may act before you. Stickto targeting one, probably Dromon since he's the strongest, and getting rid ofthem one at a time. Xebec and Felecca hit for around 40 damage each whileDromon can break 80. Damage piles up quickly. Go after Felecca next, since sheheals herself and the others for 500 HP.

This can actually be a somewhat challenging battle if you come in unpreparedand not expecting it. You just have to strike hard and fast, or you'll takea good amount of damage.---------------------------------------------------

Watch a scene. Numnu joins you.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Dromon -rc7dr-Location: Coastal Cave, ResvisitedPrerequisite: Numnu Recruited.Description:Once you've finished the events with Numnu and the "Porpos Abducted" Quest,you can recruit the three pirates.

Heads to Coastal Cave and go straight until you reach the set of geysers. Take the central geyser up to the upper level and continue until you reachthe intersection. Go west and follow the path. Open the chest for theEXTREMELY important Godspeed Talisman. Head back to the intersection andhead straight. Follow this path until you reach the end and open the chestfor a LAZULI SPEAR. Head all the way back and drop down the geyser. You'll

see that you were actually on the third level! Back on the second level,head straight until you reach a path to the west. Take it and follow itall the way to the end.

You'll encounter the Pirates once again. Speak with Dromon in here andwatch a scene.

The battle is exactly the same as before. Once again, attack Dromon firstbecause of his strong attack, followed by Felecca. If you're doing this battlearound level 30, expect to take damage quickly. You'll definitely want tobring a healer for these fights.

After the battle, you recruit the three.---------------------------Xebec and Felecca join along with Dromon.----------------------------rc7xb- -rc7fl-

---------------------------Character: Gorno -rc7gr-Location: Mount SvatgolPrerequisite: Balsam Recruited. Muro recruited.Description:This is going to be a fun little adventure at this level. Unless you'reup for a challenge, I'd suggest waiting a bit on this, though it is entirelypossible to do it at around level 30.

With Muro in your party, head into Grayridge Mines. Take the elevator, whichBaslam was working on before, down the the "Lowest Level." This leads to anew area.

Trying to recruit Gorno at this stage of the game is quite dangerous, sinceyou have to wander into Mount Svatgol underlevelled. I suggest that beforeattempting to bring Muro, especially if you never use him, you bring a partyyou're confident with to level them up a bit in the Mountain. The enemies hitvery hard around level 30-35, even with the best gear, so you'll definitelywant to bring a Healer. Manaril is nice, since she can also put enemies tosleep with her magic, but she doesn't have the ability to revive. It's yourchoice. You'll also want Gadburg as your support, so you can put thestrong, mini-boss monsters to sleep and then kill them with Spark.

If you don't want to risk this quest so early on, you can always wait untillater in the game when Mount Svatgol is actually a required place to go.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~ Mount Svatgol ~~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ Characters: GornoItems: Uncut Emerald, Emerald Ring, Moonlight Sword, Spun Silvr ArmrKey Items: NoneEnemies - Grayridge Mines, Lowest Level: Fanged Silkmoth, Winged Crab

Enemies: Volcano Baboon, Svat Scorpion, Flame Ifrit, Volcano Turtle,Magma Balloon, Anemone WormArea Boss/Grayridge Mines - Flower: Fanged SilkmothBoss: None

Getting to Mount Svatgol is the problem at this point. You need to get there,with Muro, in one piece. Much easier said than done. Before beginning thequest to get this character, I HIGHLY suggest you prepare yourself well.If you go in expecting to do you'll probably do better.

During your trip through the lower levels of Grayridge mines, you'll likelyencounter some rough monsters called the Fanged Silkmoth and Winged Crabs.Winged Crabs hit hard, but aren't particularly dangerous because they usesignle target attacks. Fanged Silkmoths, however, are capable of wiping outa low level party. They're particularly nasty because their area attack does150 damage to everyone, as well as causing the sleep Status effect. I wouldsuggest running when you encounter a Silkmoth for now.

When you start the lower level, head all the way east and take the eastpath at the intersection. Head down the ladder to the next screen. Followthe path to the dead end and open the chest for an UNCUT EMERALD. There'salso a secret passage in the side of this room. press against the wall thathas light coming through it and open the chest in the secret room for anEMERALD RING. Head back to the main area and go back to the previous floor.

At the lift, take the western path this time. Go south through twointersections and follow the path to the end. There's a MOONLIGHT SWORD atthe end of this path. Head back north to the intersection and take thewestern path and head south at the next intersection. You should be in agreenish-yellow area at this point. When you encounter the next intersection,to the east, follow the path all the way to east. The path eventually tiltssouth. At the dead end, press against the eastern wall to find a hiddenpassage and a chest that contains some SPUN SILVR ARMR.

Follow the path back north and west back to the intersection and this timetake the southern path. Follow it to the end and go down the ladder.

Now just follow this path all the way east. The path soon turns red, whichshows that you're where you want to be.

You FINALLY reach the Mountain when you go up the ladder.

Please note that if you do go through this section early, you'll easilygain 4-5 levels in one fight and probably hit level 40 very, very quickly.Once you've gotten beyond 40, you should be "okay" for surviving. Have funwith the Flame Ifrits, though. They're weak to Slash so Chrodechild and theHero dual wielding do well, but they're going to be rather rough. They hit foraround 200 damage per physical attack, and they're fast. Your best bet itto try and put it to sleep with a character who has Sleep Freeze and thenWipe them out with the Spark party command from Gadburg.

Head north and east until you hit the first intersection. If you're early inthe game, you won't be able to pass the eastern intersection, so just headsouth.

With Muro in your group, Gorno will join your army.

. . .And you still have to walk back out.

Any Uncut Rubies you get from here can be sold in Salsabil for 6,000 Potch.---------------------------

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Chapter 8:>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>-ch8rc----------------------------Character: Autar -rc8ar-Location: CragbarkPrerequisite: NoneDescription:The first chance you have to recruit Autar is right after Diulf and co. joinyour army. Though you might have done so on your first visit, speak withAutar in the Cragbark Town Square. He's near the back of the area.

Once you've spoken with him, accept the Quest "Gather Animals!"

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Gather Animals!---------------------------------------------------Client: AutarReward: 5,000 Potch, Pekklar MeatType: PartyDispatch: 15 DaysRank: 3Description:The Order might attack again, so we should go gather animals for food while wecan. But the warriors are all busy, and we kids can't go. Could you sendsomebody for me?Information:- Gather Animals at Marsinah Plains.- Need somebody agile and luck.

This quest can only be activated once you've come to an alliance with theFurious Roar. After speaking with Autar in Cragbark this opens up.

To clear this quest, you must have characters with a Speed/Agility Stat ofat least 80 and the same with a Luck Stat (Speed and Luck at 80+).

Just level a few characters to 20+, easily done at the Ch'olui Mountains andMarsinah Plains, and you should be fine. A decently levelled Marica workswithout adding gear, and Neira and Nemne work fine with the stats that they begins with. Decently levelled Minen, Liu, Zenoa, Jale and Sisuca work, too.Nimni has high luck but low Speed. If a character has close-but-not-quiteluck buy him a Gold Helm. Sapphire Rings, which you can buy from yourAccessory shop, run by Gorno, are good for a cheap 20 Speed/Agility, too.

You need to fill all of the slots with 80+ Luck/Speed characters. ---------------------------------------------------

Once the quest is completed, head out to Cragbark Town Square and speak withAutar again. ---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Chein -rc8ch-Location: Marsinah PlainsPrerequisite: Lycia Recruited.Description:With Lycia in your party, enter the Marsinah Plains from the southern,Cragbark, side. Circle around the village and head north up the "road."At the three-way split in the road, watch a scene.

You encounter this boss with Lycia alone. You don't have to win, just fighther and watch the scene after. Head back to Cragbark and enter the "Hse of theKing." Watch a scene and Chein joins you---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Ouragan -rc8og-Location: Naineneis, Headquarters, CragbarkPrerequisite: Morrin and Icas Recruited.Description:Once you have access to Naineneis again, when you enter it you'll see a scenewith an "Assassin." The assassin has a part in the Morrin recruitment events,so you must have Icas and Morrin recruited in order to ally with him. Onceyou've seen the scene with him, go to your Headquarters for another scene.

Once you've finished the second set of events with the Furious Roar andCragbark is again open to you, head to the General Store for another scenewith the mysterious assassin.

Once you've completed the first set of events in Pharamond, exit yourHeadquarters and re-enter them for the final scene where Ouragan joins yourarmy.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Yula -rc8yl-Location: PharamondPrerequisite: None.Description:After completing the boss events at Wilds of Veile, put Chrodechild into yourgroup and enter Pharamond. Enter Pharamond Castle and head all the way tothe east on the first screen. Watch a scene and then speak with her a secondtime. Allow Chrodechild to go speak with Yula and a battle begins.

You only use Chrodechild during the battle, so make sure she's decently gearedbefore trying to win. Use True Falcon, the 100 MP Mark, and you should killYula in one hit. If not, just attack her again and she'll fall. If you

don't have True Falcon equipped for some strange reason, try to Paralyze herand stick with normal physical attacks.

After the scene, Yula joins.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Mourgent -rc8mg-Location: HeadquartersPrerequisite: Yula recruited. Gadburg Recruited.Description:After the boss events in the Wilds of Veile, remove Yula and Chrodechildfrom your party and head to the second floor of your Headquarters. Enter thewestern door, the Blade's room, and watch a scene. If the scene doesn'ttrigger, try taking out Fredegund as well.

Now head back to Moana and accept the new Quest, "Request from Gadburg."

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Recquest from Gadburg---------------------------------------------------Client: GadburgReward: 50,000 Potch, Evil-Eye SwordType: LeaderRank: 5Description:Could you take me to the ruins that appeared in Citro Plain, but keep it asecret from the Princesses and the Blades? Awaiting your reply. Signed,Gadburg.Information:- Go to Citro Plains.- Take Gadburg

Without Chrodechild, Fredegund, and possibly Roberto and Meruvis, accept thequest and watch the scenes. You head into the Mysterious Ruins inside CitroPlains. You must fight a battle with Yula alone. You don't have to win thisfight, so just watch the scenes afterwards. You recruit Mourgent.

If for some reason you haven't exploring this area before, you can head intothe depths and open a chest that holds a Unicorn Armband and a MysticMedicine. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

---------------------------Character: Amaralicht -rc8al-Location: PharamondPrerequisite: NoneDescription:After completing the boss events at the Wilds of Veile, head into PharamondCastle with Chrodechild and Fredegund in your party. Head into the CastleInterior, the eastern screen off the main castle, and speak with the twocharacters on the left side of the screen.

You automatically enter the Wilds. Take the southeastern path at the firstintersection and the northeastern at the second. Follow the path east untilyou hit the second screen. Continue directly east onto the next screen.

A scene plays here where you fight a battle with three Cynas Conscripts.They're the normal Conscripts, so just treat them the same way you treateverything else, and the battle ends.---------------------------Quillard joins along with Amaralicht.----------------------------rc8qd-

---------------------------Character: Bosche -rc8bh-Location: Noslaw WoodsPrerequisite: NoneDescription:After completing the boss events in the Wilds of Veile, enter PharamondCastle. Head east through two screens and enter the Throne Room. Speak withGuntram here. Now remove Liu, Luo-Tao, and Len-Lien from your group if you'reusing them. Put Fredegund into your party and enter the Noslaw woods fromthe southwest, Naineneis, side.

Follow the path east through the first screen. Keep heading east for a longtime, about 2/3 of the screen, and a scene plays. When you regain control,keep heading east. Another scene should automatically play.

Chrodechild and Guntram may also trigger this scene. If you bring bothChrodechild and Fredegund, Fredegund's scene will show.

After the scenes, Lathilda and Bosche join your army.---------------------------Lathilda joins along with Bosche. --------------------------- -rc8ld-

---------------------------Character: Lubberkin -rc8bk-Location: GrayridgePrerequisite:Possibly having completed Quest "Sorry to Keep Bugging you!"or "Something for you."Description:After the scenes when Rajim joins your army, speak with Moana and you'll seea few new quests. To recruit this character, we must finish Marica?'s quest.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: The Other Marica's World---------------------------------------------------Client: MaricaReward: Crescent AxeType: PartyRank: 1Dipatch: 10 DaysDescription:Liu told me when you got sent to the Ravine of Infinity, you saw the other me?And she and her allies were fighting something, right? Can I go look intothat?Information:

- Go to the other Marica's world.- Find out what's going on there.

It's possible that a requirement for this Quest is the completion of theMarica? Quest "Sorry to Bother you!" This quest isn't available until afterthe events with Rajim joining your army.

You can just send whoever you wish on this quest. It doesn't seem to matter.---------------------------------------------------

Alternatively, you can also do "Atrie's World." Both work as a way toactivate the scene to recruit this character.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Atrie's World---------------------------------------------------Client: JaleReward: Scale ShieldType: PartyDispatch: 10 DaysRank: 1Description: I bet you're wondering what's going on in Atrie's world, right?I can go look for you if you want.Information:- Go to Atrie's World.- Find out what's going on.

A requirement for this quest is possibly having completed Atrie's Leaderquest "Something for you." This quest will also not show up until after you'vefinished the events with Mayor Rajim joining your army.

This is one of two quests that will allow you to recruit Lubberkin. ---------------------------------------------------

After you trigger the scene in either way, go to the Inn and put Logan intoyour party. Head into the Alley, in Grayridge, and speak with the man on thefar right of the screen.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Hina -rc8hn-Location: HeadquartersPrerequisite: Dromon, Felecca, Xebec Recruited. Possibly Maybelle required.Description:After the events with Rajim joining your army, speak with Dromon andXebec. Dromon mentions academy and the Hero has a conversation with Xebec.If it doesn't trigger at first, try speaking with Xebec another time. If itstill doesn't, you've probably already spoken with him and gotten theconversation. The conversation you want mentions Lonomakua Academy.If you're having trouble finding the pirates in your Headquarters, they're inthe Trading Post, which is just north of the Plaza.

Head over to Moana and accept your next Quest.

Maybelle may also be required to begin this Quest, since she is mentioned in

the scene.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Letter from Lonomakua---------------------------------------------------Client: HinaReward: 10,000 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 40 DaysRank: 1Description: Islands suddenly vanished here in Lonomakua. I heard the samehappened on your continent. I'm hoping we can perhaps exchange information.Signed, Hina Aumakua.Information:- Go talk to the person who wrote the letter from Lonomakua.- Dispatch the three Dromon Pirates "Dromon" "Felecca" "Xebec."

As the game says, you must dispatch the three Pirates, Dromon, Felecca,and Xebec to successfully complete this Quest. Just head outside and walkaround for fourty days until the pirates come back.---------------------------------------------------

After wandering around for fourty days and reporting the Quest, watch a scene.Tell Hina "Welcome aboard!" and she joins. ---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Savina -rc8sv-Location: PharamondPrerequisite: Icas recruited.Description:You can recruit Savina after the short series of events when Rajim joinsyour army.

Speak with Icas in your Headquarters. After a conversation or two, Icasmentions that Order members sometimes had relationships with women in secret.Then, just head out to Pharamond. Enter the Inn/Genrl Store and walk up tothe second floor. Up here, approach the far side of the screen and you'llsee a woman standing by the window. Speak with her and choose "Okay. We'llhelp him!" Savina will join.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Megion -rc8mg-Location: Marsinah Plains/Mysterious RuinsPrerequisite: NoneDescription:After the short series of events where Rajim joins your army, you canfinally recruit this set of characters.

Head to the Ch'olui Mountains and climb to the very top. That's west at thefirst intersection, east at the second two, and head northwest on the secondscreen until you reach the peak. Once you hit the peak, hug the southwesternwall and go down the rope.

You'll be in the Marsinah Plains. Enter the ruins just to the south for a

short scene. Now head all the way back to your Headquarters, by walking backacross the Mountains and accept Moana's quest, "The Return of Megion."

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: The Return of Megion---------------------------------------------------Client: TigreReward: Wtr Drgn ClawsType: LeaderRank: 3Description:Messengers from Megion have arrigves here in Cragbark. Could you please askKing Diul if he would return? Signed, Tigre.Information:- Meet with Megion's Messengers.- Go to Cragbark.

Watch the scenes in Cragbark and then go back to the Ch'olui Mountain peak.Exit into the plains through the peak and enter the Mysterious Ruins.

Follow the path south until you hit the intersection, where you shouldcontinue south. At the next intersection, head west and open the chest upthe path to the north for a LAZULI ROD. Head back east and north to thefirst intersection, then take the western path. Head north at the next splitand open the chest at the end for some MYSTIC MEDICINE. Head back south andgo west at the intersection. At the next one, head north and follow thispath west and south to trigger the scene.

Diulf, Servillah, and Lycia are required to fight against the trio. Theydon't have to win, and the next battle is with Megion and your group. Megionhas surprisingly high physical defense and also uses Rage on himself, whichraises his attack power. He has around 4,000 HP.---------------------------------------------------After the scenes, the trio joins you.---------------------------Eusmil and Nictis join along with Megion.----------------------------rc8el- -rc8nt-

---------------------------Character: Namna -rc81n-Location: HeadquartersPrerequisite: Must see his visits in Sprout and Bud Seasons.Description:There are two chances to recruit Namna.

Namna is a bit touchy. First, you must wander around until Sprout seasonand then enter the Porpos-Kin room. The room is found on the third floorhallway of the Headquarters by taking the western exit. You'll find himspeaking with Neira, who is an automatic recruit. After the first scene withhim, you must actually speak with him. He's the green Porpos in the room,the one standing next to Neira. You'll find him in Bud Season, this time.

Once you've finished the events where you recover the three Chronicles, you can trigger the next scene with Namna. Once again, wait until Bud

Season and then enter Neira's room. Speak with him and ask him to join. He'lldecline for now. It is possible to recruit him at this point, but it won'talways work if you didn't speak with him early.

What you can try to do is head into the Grand Hall and watch the first scenethere.

If you don't get Namna after the first events, there is a second chance toget him later on that is a bit easier and less touchy. I'd suggest waitinguntil then, personally, when the recruitment isn't so touchy.---------------------------

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Chapter 9:>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>-ch9rc----------------------------Character: Taj -rc9tj-Location: HeadquartersPrerequisite: NoneDescription:After you've received the Key Item Ancient Covenant, head up to the secondfloor residence in your Headquarters, which is upstairs in the tavern. Enterthe first door to the left and speak with Taj in here. He joins. ---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Tsaubern -rc9ub-Location: HeadquartersPrerequisite: Geschutz Recruited.Description:After you've completed the events where you receive the Key item AncientCovenant and have accepted the next mission, head to Salabil and enter theTrade Harbor to trigger a scene. After the scene, exit to the town map andwatch another scene. Geschutz is required in your army to trigger this scene.

Head back to your Headquarters and speak with Moana, accept the quest "ThePromised Visit."

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: The Promised Visit---------------------------------------------------Client: Tsaubern Reward: 10,000 PotchType: LeaderRank: 1Description:Hello, how have you been? I'm thinking about coming to visit your castle, aspromised. What do you think? Signed, Tsaubern.Information:- Meet with Tsaubern.- Talk on the rooftop.

Watch the scenes, speak with him in private, and choose "That's fine with me."

---------------------------------------------------After completing the Quest, you're done.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Ramin -rc9rn-Location: Salsabil, Naineneis, CragbarkPrerequisite: NoneDescription:After you've completed the events where you receive the Key item AncientCovenant and have accepted the next mission, head to Salabil and enter theTrade Harbor to trigger a scene. When you finish watching the scene, headback to Headquarters, where a new quest should be available.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Discordant Countermeasures---------------------------------------------------Client: Naineneis PorposReward: 5,000 PotchType: LeaderRank: 2Description:Hello, everybody. Lately, a wierd human has been making a horrible racket inthe streets. Could you make him stop? Signed, Naineneis PorposInformation:- Make the racket stop- Go to Naineneis

Head to Naineneis, where a scene plays. Enter the Main Street to continue.---------------------------------------------------

After finishing up the quest in Naineneis, head to Cragbark. Enter the TownSquare for the last scene.

You have to fight two Pekklars, but you have the advantage that all of yourcharacters are given Rage status, which increases your attack. I'd suggestfocusing on one of them, as they do have around 1,800 HP, but they're rathernormal enemies. Ramin joins you.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Misrach -rc9mh-Location: SalsabilPrerequisite: None Description:Once you've received Endless Travels, you can recruit Misrach. He's veryeasy to recruit, just head to Salsabil and enter the Royal Palace. Speakwith the man on the right side of the screen and choose "Well, sure -- butbefore that. . ." and after the scene, Misrach will join you.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Nofret -rc9of-Location: Buried Mage CityPrerequisite: None Description:After receiving the key item Endless Travels, making sure Shams or Manaril are

not in your party, and go to the Buried Mage City. Enter the Arcn Acadmy Rnsand walk all the way down five or so levels. Earlier in the game, all of theside rooms were closed off, but this room, to the right, will not be open.It's one of the side rooms on their stairs screens. Watch a scene in here.

Go back to your Headquarters and this time bring Shams and Manaril with youto the same location. Head back to your Headquarters, where a new questawaits you.---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Help Them Dig---------------------------------------------------Client: NofretReward: 10,000 Potch, Noble's Shoes, Magic ArmbandType: PartyDispatch: 25 DaysRank: 4Description:The Mage City was huge! Me and my men cant handle it all alone. Can you sendme some more hands? People with some oomph, and no kids!!! Signed, Nofret.Information:- Help them dig up the Mage City- Needs somebody strong

You need characters with high Total Attack Power (Base Attack+Weapon Attack)for this quest. Two whole teams of them! Anything above 125 should work forall of your characters. If you don't have 8 characters with 125 attack,give them the best weapons and accessories you can. Some accessories add30 Strength, which should easily push some characters over the tier. Ifyou still don't for some strange reason, send them into a battle or two in theDesert, which will bring their level up very quickly.

Note that everyone, no matter their strength, will be enthusiastic about thisquest, but that doesn't mean they will all be able to complete it properly.---------------------------------------------------After you finish the quest, head back to the Academy again with Shams andManaril and you'll recruit Nofret.---------------------------

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Chapter 10:>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>-ch10c----------------------------Character: Gilliam -r10gl-Location: GraryridgePrerequisite: NoneDescription:After the events with the Dust Minions in Fort Arc, head to Grayridge withLogan in your party. Enter "Outside Ch Hall" and watch a scene. Head eastinto the office and speak with Gilliam in there. Ask Gilliam to join and hewon't just yet. Head back to your Headquarters. Moana now has a new questavailable, "Defend Grayridge."

Be warned, you absolutely must be successful in this Quest or you won't

recruit him at this point. This Quest doesn't reappear again like otherquests. You will receive a different quest later in the game if you fail thisto help recruit Gilliam, but you'll only receive "Defend Grayridge!" once.Be sure you save before doing the quest and make sure you succeed at it beforesaving again.---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Defend Grayridge---------------------------------------------------Client: GilliamReward: 50,000 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 10 DaysRank: 4Description:The sand creatures from Fort Arc have been approaching Grayridge. If theyattack, I'm afraid I'm not sure we have the manpower to fend them off.Request for assistance.Information:- Defend Grayridge- Stop the Sand creatures

You need three full parties of high-strength characters. This one's a bitdeceiving since some characters will be enthusiastic even if they don't havethe required amount of strength. Each and every character needs 110 totalattack power, equipment power+base strength, so give them all strong weaponsand accessories.---------------------------------------------------

After successfully completing the quest, head back to Grayridge Chapter hall.This time you don't need Logan, just speak with Gilliam and he'll join.

Please note that if you do fail Defend Grayridge and are doing the questlater on, the second quest has a different, and more difficult, set ofrequirements, so 110 Total Attack Power won't work.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Darrow -r10dw-Location: Fort ArcPrerequisite: Savina Recruited.Description:Once you've taken Fort Arc, bring Savina there. If you're entering from thesouth, you need to take the second passage to the east. if you're enteringfrom the north, Cynas side, take the first eastern passage. Follow the patheast and you'll eventually go up two sets of stairs. Watch a scene here.After the scene, Darrow joins.

A possible requirement for this character would be the completion of Anya'squest "News of Darrow."---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Yomi -r10ym-Location:

Prerequisite: Yula Recruited. Tsaubern Recruited, having completing the LeaderQuest "One More Mission."Description:Once you've recruited both Yula and Tsaubern, as well as having completedTsaubern's Leader Mission, and have taken Fort Arc, you can recruit thisset of characters.

Go to Lugenik and watch the scene. Speak with the duo if you wish, and thenhead to the Inn in Lugenik and put Tsuabern into your party. Head back ontoMain Street to speak with the two. They will leave. Now head over toGrayridge. Enter the area Outside the Chapter Hall and you'll find the duoonce again. Speak with them, they're halfway across the screen, and ask"Maybe. . .you'd like to help us out?" Both characters then join.---------------------------Chihaya joins along with Yomi.----------------------------r10ch----------------------------Character: Namna -r10nm-Location: HeadquartersPrerequisite: Must see his visits in Sprout and Bud Seasons.Description:There are two chances to recruit Nama, this will be the second chance.

Namna is a bit touchy. First, you must wander around until Sprout seasonand then enter the Porpos-Kin room. The room is found on the third floorhallway of the Headquarters by taking the western exit. You'll find himspeaking with Neira, who is an automatic recruit. After the first scene withhim, you must actually speak with him. He's the green Porpos in the room,the one standing next to Neira. You'll find him in Bud Season, this time.

Once you've finished the events where you recover the three Chronicles, you can trigger the next scene with Namna. Once again, wait until BudSeason and then enter Neira's room. Speak with him and ask him to join. He maydecline for now.

If Namna doesn't join you after the Three Chronicles events, you can alwaysrecruit him later one, so not all hope is lost.

After you've taken Fort Arc, travel until it's Bud Season once again andspeak with Namna. This time, his dialogue will change and ask him to join.he will, with a little, er, friendly persuasion.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Tigre -r10tg-Location: CragbarkPrerequisite: Chein Recruited. Leader Quest "Order Soliders in the Plains" apossible requirement, All Furious Roar recruited?Description:Once you've received "Furious Roar" for the second time, put Diulf in yourparty and go to Cragbark. Go to the Town Square and speak with Tigre, who isin the center of the area. Watch the scene and Tigre joins.

If you're having problems recruiting Tigre, it's possible that a requirement

would be all the Furious Roar, including Autar and Megion's group, must berecruited.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Mun-Tsang -r10mt-Location: Gineh Valley, Fort ArcPrerequisite: NoneDescription:After receiving "Furious Roar" a second time, go to Gineh Valley without Liuin your party. If you enter from the east, Forest side, follow the pathalong normally and you'll find her as you reach the second screen. If you'reapproaching from the Tehah Village side, you must go back one screen to theeast and follow the path. Gineh Valley is somewhat linear, so the charactershouldn't be too difficult to find.

After watching the scene with her, tell her about the Elder and then go backto your Headquarters. Speak with Moana and accept her new quest.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: I Want to See the Elder---------------------------------------------------Client: Mun-TsangReward: 100 PotchType: LeaderRank: 2Description:I'd like to meet with the Elder of the Scribes. I'll be waiting in FlesariaForest, outside of the Castle's entrance.Information:- Meet with this person?- Go to northern Flesaria Forest.- Accompany Liu.

Though you can do this Quest earlier in the game, you cannot recruit thecharacter until after you've taken Fort Arc and received "Furious Roar" for asecond time.

Watch the scene.

Liu must fight Mun-Tsang alone. Stick with Silence Sand, and if Liu has decentgear and moderatly high levels, he can kill Mun-Tsang in one hit. ---------------------------------------------------

With Liu in your party once again, Head to Fort Arc and enter from the Cynas,north, side. You'll find Mun-Tsang right there waiting for you. Speak withher and she'll join this time.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Keflen -r10kf-Location: Mysterious Ruins - JanamPrerequisite: NoneDescription:

You can only complete the Keflen recruitment quest once you've obtained the"Furious Roar" for a second time, though it is possible to begin it earlier.The Quest is started by entering the Mysterious Ruins in the Janam Desert,which is to the northeast of the Salsabil entrance. In the ruins, watch ascene and head to the depths. Ask Keflen to come with you, and while he willcome and stay at the Castle, he won't actually join you yet.

However, once you receive "Furious Roar" for a second time, speak to him. He'sthe man in the blue hat in the Castle Plaza. Tell him "Okay, sure. I'll gowith ya."

Now enter the Janam Desert from the southern side and follow the river to theeast to enter the Ruins. Follow the western paths until you reach the far end.Watch the scene.---------------------------Belemuel joins along with Keflen.----------------------------r10bl-

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Chapter 11:>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>-ch11r----------------------------Character: Hao-Shi -r11hs-Location: Woodland VillagePrerequisite: NoneDescription:Though you can do Hao-shi's recruitment events throughout the game, it'seasiest if you do them all at once, the earliest time you can complete themis once you've entered Rarohenga once and defeated the boss Akephaloi at theentrance. Just exit the area after the battle.

Go to the Woodland Village enter the Path. Speak to the second man from theright with Liu in your party. Speak with Hao-Shi a total of three times andthen head back to your Headquarters.

A new Quest should be available.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Clean Up the Woodlands---------------------------------------------------Client: Porpos GrannyReward: 50,000 PotchType: LeaderRank: 3Description:Might not be any of my beeswax, but I saw some mighty odd creatures fromRarohenga going into Noslaw Woods. Somebody'd better do something. . .Signed, Porpos Granny.Information:- Monster Hunting- Rarohenga Monsters

- Go to the Noslaw Woods

After you've spoken with Hao-Shi three times and you've entered Rarohengaonce, this quest will appear.

You automatically begin a battle with three Pawns, who are weak to strike andstrong to Pierce. They're just normal enemies who have around 1,300 HP, sodon't worry too much.

Watch the scenes and you fight a battle with three more of the Pawns. Oncethey're dead, kill another three and you're done.---------------------------------------------------Hao-Shi joins your army.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Zayin -r11zn-Location: Mysterious Ruins - RarohengaPrerequisite: Baslam and Yod recruited.Description:After the battle in the Crater, you can recruit Zayin. It may be possible torecruit him before the events, too. You must bring Balsam and Yod with youinto Rarohenga and then take a left at the entrance. At the secondintersection, you must go north to enter to the ruins. The enemies in thisarea are dangerously strong, so be very careful.

Once you're in the ruins, continue north. At the intersection, ignore thenorthern path and continue east. At the next intersection, head South andopen the chest for a DARKNESS STONE. Head back and continue east. Go northat the next intersection and open the chest for some HELL FISTS. Head backand keep going east, ignore the southern intersection, and follow the path along way around north and then west. At the end of the path, examine theperson.

With Balsam and Yod in your party, you can recruit Zayin.---------------------------

---------------------------Character: Kow-Low -r11kl-Location: Woodland Village, RarohengaPrerequisite: NoneDescription:After clearing the events in the Crater of Rarohenga you can finally recruitthis character. You may have spoken to him earlier in the game, but you can'trecruit him until the very end.

Enter the Woodland Village and the choose the "Path." On the far left of thepath is a Scribe you should speak with. Both the Hero and Liu give differentscenes you speak with him, one with and one without Liu, so try both.

When you head back to Headquarters, a new Quest pops up.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Find Somebody in Rarohenga

---------------------------------------------------Client: Scribe FemaleReward: . . .30,000 Potch?Type: LeaderRank: 1Description:One of the Scribes left the woods and hasn't returned. We think he went tothat fearful place you call Rarohenga. Do you think you could find him andbring him back?Information:- Conduct a manhunt- One of the Scribes- In Rarohenga

This quest only becomes available after you've spoken with Kow-Low in theWoodland Village and after you've cleared the events in the Crater ofRarohenga, just entering Rarohenga isn't enough.

Exit the Castle and enter Rarohenga. Follow the path to the intersection, take a left, and then at the next intersection go up. Enter the MysteriousRuins. Watch a scene in here and kill off the set of three Pawns. They'renormal enemies in Rarohenga, so don't expect anything spectacular from them.

After killing the enemies, the Quest is complete.---------------------------------------------------

Follow the path north and east and go east at the first two intersections.Watch a scene and fight two more Pawns. These ones are a good deal strongerthat the other ones, with higher HP and physical attack power, but you'll stillkill them easily. Kow-Low joins your army. ---------------------------Rufa joins along with Kow-Low.----------------------------r11rf-

---------------------------Character: Enumclaw -r11ec-Location: Noslaw ForestPrerequisite: Having completed the Quests "Get Rid of Citro Monster" and "GetRid of Mislato Monster."Description:Throughout the game you'll be given quests that require you to kill a monster.There are three total, "Get Rid of Mislato Monster," and "Get rid ofCitro Monster" are two of the quests required to recruit this character. Afteryou've completed those, a third quest will appear once you've finished theevents in the Rarohenga Crater. Just entering Rarohenga isn't enough.

---------------------------------------------------Recruitment Quest: Get Rid of Woodland Monster---------------------------------------------------Client: Scribe GirlReward: 50,000 Potch, Death HelmType: LeaderRank: 4Description:

There's a black monster in the woords! I'm so scared! They told me not toask humans for help, but I can't stand it anymore! Signed, Scribe Girl.Information:- Monster Hunting- An Unidentified black monster- Go to the Noslaw Woods

After the events in Rarohenga and after completing "Get Rid of Citro Monster!"And "Get Rid of Mislato Monster!" this quest shows up. Watch the scenes andyou're forced into battle with a Formless Demon. It's rather slow and haslow defense, but its HP and attack power are surprisingly high. Expect attacksthat hit for around 150 damage. It seems to have over 5,000 HP, so just keepattacking and using your moster powerful attacks, such as Two-Way Thrust, andit will fall. It doesn't have any extremely dangerous attacks, just normalmoves.

After the monster is dead, watch the scenes. Enumclaw joins you.------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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--- Quests ---

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Missions are not included in this section, as they're covered in the mainwalkthrough.

What's the difference between a Quest, Mission, Party, and Leader Quest?Well, a Mission is a required event through the storyline. Only threeQuests throughout the game are actually required.

Quests are usually optional and they come in two forms: Party and Leader.Leader quests involve the Main Character himself, be it through a scene or abattle.Party Quests do not involve the main character and also require you to"dispatch" characters for a certain number of days. Some of these questsrequire certain characters to be sent and others require every character sentto have a specific stat beyond a certain point.

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Leader Quest List:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Sorry to keep Bugging You! -lqskb-Something For You -lqsfy-Order Soldiers in the Plains -lqosp-The Green Stone -lqtgs-Something I Want to Check -lqstc-Let Me Perform! -lqlmp-SHOWDOWN!!! -lqsd!-Oracle Quarrel?! -lqocq-North Star Cuisine -lqnsc-A Monster Like Zayin? -lqmlz-I Can't Take My Mask Off! -lqcmf-Corner the Sticky Criminal! -lqcsc-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Sorry to Keep Bugging you! -lqskb-Client: Marica?Reward: 50,000 PotchType: LeaderRank: 2Description:I saw another Renegare go from my world to yours! I'm coming over to takecare of it. Do you think you could fight with me?Information:- Renegade Hunting.- Wants Hero to go, too.

After completing the Quest "Order Approaches Naineneis" you can do this quest.You may need to do a Quest or a storyline mission in-between to start this.This is a very easy quest, just kill the, very weak, monster with your group.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Something For You -lqsfy-Client: AtrieReward: God-Beast Sword, Crescent AxeType: LeaderRank: 5Description:Hero, I've got something I want to give you. Will you accept it? But I guessyou won't know until you see it, right? Can I come over?Information:- Atrie has a gift?- Meet in person to get the details.

To begin this quest, you must have recruited Nuzhat. Speak with Nuzhut tobeing the battle. Atrie joins you as your fourth member during this fight.he comes at level 30 and has a Cooperative Attack with the Hero called"Double Leaders." use it every round, since it does around 1,500 damage!You can sleep the boss with Sleep Freeze, so use that, too, to avoid damage.With Atrie and the Hero using Double Leaders every round, the boss reallyshouldn't last more than than three rounds. You can probably do it in twoif the other characters with you are strong.

The Quest is complete when you beat the Dragon.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Order Soldiers in the Plains -lqosp-Client: TigreReward: 50,000 PotchType: LeaderRank: 3Description:The Order is prowling northern Marsinah Plains. Attack doesn't seem imminent,but we'd like King Diulf's judgement. Could you please ask His Highness toreturn?Information:- Order soldiers are prowling around the Marsinah Plains.- Find out the enemy's intention.- Go to Cragbark.

This quest first becomes available after the first set of events in Pharamond.Chein and Ouragan may also be requirements to do this quest. Watch the scenes.You're forced into an encounter with three Cynas Conscripts. You're notrequired to use the group of companions that you were forced to bring withyou, which may be a good thing for you. The Conscripts are quite strong anddo around 60-70 damage with their attacks while also taking a minimal amountof damage, but a strong party should have no problem with them.

Follow the screen north and at the intersection of the second screen watcha scene. This time you fight with a Cynas Conscript and two Cynas Archers.This one's a bit easier than the last one because the Archers don't like todefend themselves constantly. With no break in-between you're forced into anencounter with a Cynas Captain, Cynas Mage, and a Cynas Archer. If youhave any ranged attackers, have them focus on the Mage, since the Captainsare rather resilitant with their constant defending.

That finishes the quest.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest:The Green Stone -lqtgs-Client: LiuReward: 100 PotchType: LeaderRank: 2Description:Did you see a pretty little green stone lying around the castle? Not a gem oranything, just an ordinary stone. . .But if you see it, could you let meknow?Information:- Look for Green Stone?

This quest opens up after you've finished the events around Rajim's joining.It's a quick little scene.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Something I Want to Check -lqstc-Client: WustumReward: Salted Guts, Roasted CornType: LeaderRank: 3Description:There's something I want to check. Could you please bring the Magedom princeand princess to me?Information:- Meet with Wustum- Bring Shams and Manaril

After the events where you receive the Ancient Covenant and you have Wustumrecruited, this quest appears. This quest is just a fun little scene that'seasy to complete.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Let Me Perform! -lqlmp-Client: RaminReward: 100 PotchType: LeaderRank: 3Description:The commander in my world is a low-born that tries to stop every one of myperformances! Aren't there any open-minded leaders out there who will let meplay?!Information:- Wants to play to his heart's content

After recruiting Ramin this quest becomes available. Watch the scene and youcomplete the mission. It is impossible to finish successfully.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: SHOWDOWN!!! -lqsd!-Client: GornoReward: Sun necklace, Moon Necklace, Venus OrnamentType: LeaderRank: 2Description:There's a me in your world, isn't there?! I challenge him to a showdown!!Let's see who's the better artisan of us two!Information:- Showdown between Artisans

After you've finished the second set of events in the Desert, this quest willbecome available. You must also have Gorno recruited. Just watch the scene.For such an easy quest, this one has very nice rewards.

According to the Japanese Wiki, http://tierkreis.half-moon.org, it may bepossible for this Quest to fail randomly. Just retry it when it appears.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Oracle Quarrel?! -lqocq-Client: AnyaReward: Hell FistsType: LeaderRank: 4Description:You know those Auster Folk oracle soldiers? There's a rumor they were havinga big argument! As leader, maybe you'd better go mediate, don't you think?Information:- Rumored quarrel between the oracle soldiers?- Go find out more information directly

This quest shows up once you've recruited the automatic recruits Indrik andDiiwica. This is just an interesting scene to watch and you complete thequest.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: North Star Cuisine -lqnsc-Client: WustumReward: Dragon Patty, Crab StewType: LeaderRank: 3Description:More of those North Star people joined us lately, eh? Might not be a badidea to have the Prince try some North Star cuisine. Think you could help me?Information:- Part of the campaign to fix Shams's taste in food.- Wants a North Star person to help.

Once you've recruited the Yomi/Chihaya duo and Wustum, and having finishedWustum's Leader Quest "Something I want to Check," this quest becomesavailable. It's just a fun little scene.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: A Monster Like Zayin? -lqmlz-Client: GuntramReward: Giant God FistType: LeaderRank: 3Description:Lookouts in Rarohenga report seeing a monster diferent from all the othersthere. From a distance, it appears to be a giant that looks like Zayin. Whatshould we do?Information:- A mysterious giant is wandering around Rarohenga- It looks like Zayin?- Go to Pharamond

Once you've recruited Zayin and Rufa this quest becomes available. After ascene, you automatically enter the Wilds of Veile. At the entrance, take thesoutheastern path and then the northeastern path at the second intersection.Head onto the scren screen. Shortly into the second screen a scene plays.

You're forced to fight a battle with Lamade. He's not extremely difficulty,but he does have somewhat high HP, over 3,000.

After killing him, head northwest and follow the short path to the northand watch a scene in Pharamond. The mysteries just keep piling up. . .---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: I Can't Take My Mask Off! -lqcmf-Client: YovelReward: 100 PotchType: LeaderRank: 3Description:I don't know what's going on, but when I woke up this morning, I couldn't getmy mask off! What do I do?! Signed, Yovel.Information:- Find a way to get the mask off?- Meet in person to get details

This quest will appear when you're speaking to characters in your army. Youmust have Yovel, Balsam, Morrin, Numnu, and Autar recruited to begin this quest.After the scene, the quest is complete and you must then do the Party quest"Seek the Squidcreeper Sap" to continue the set. It's five quests total.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Corner the Sticky Criminal! -lqcsc-Client: MoanaReward: 100 PotchType: LeaderRank: 4Description:We have to ask Autar about that Yovel mask incident if we want to find out whothe true culprit is!Information:- Talk to Autar

Once you've finished the four previous quests in this set, "I can't take myMask Off," "Seek the Squidcreeper Sap," Find the Sticky Criminal!" and" FlushOut the Criminal," speak with Autar and this quest should show up.

During the scene, choose "I bet it's. . ." and everything unfolds.---------------------------------------------------

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Party Quest List:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Taking Care of the Tablet -pqtct-Furious Roar Goods -pqfrg-Astrasian Goods -pqasg-Lugenik Goods -pqlgg-Seek the Squidcreeper Sap -pqsss-Find the Sticky Criminal! -pqfsc-Flush Out the Criminal! -pqflh-Help Them Dig Again -pqhda-Gateway to Infinity -pqgti-Mass Production of Guns?! -pqmpg-Secret of the Black Blades -pqsbb-My Husband's Birthplace -pqmhb-Magedom's Two Chronicles -pqm2c-Pay Back Time! -pqpbt-War is an Offering? -pqwao-The World in the Ravine -pqwir-Correcting Our Error -pqcre-Correcting Our Error Again -pqcea-Looking For Action! -pqlfa-Rarohenga? -pqrrh-The Wanderer's World -pqtww-About Fierce Regalia -pqafr-Formless Demon Hunting -pqfdh-News of Darrow -pqndr-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Taking Care of the Tablet -pqtct-Client: ZenoaReward: Broom, 10,000 PotchType: Party QuestDispatch: 5 DaysRank: 4Description:You lot can make yourselves useful by polishing up the Tablet of Promise.Spotless, you hear? I wanna be able to see my reflection in it. And you canthink of it as an honor.Information:- Polish the Tablet of Promise.

Send Sisuca on this quest alone. She'll finish it up for you.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Furious Roar Goods -pqfrg-Client: TuhululuReward: 1,000 Potch, Pekklar MeatType: PartyDispatch: 35 DaysRank: 3Description:Um. . .I want to go see if the Furious Roar has any trade goods we can sellfor a good price. Would that be okay? My mom can't leave the shop, but I cango in her place.Information:- Find new trade goods.- Around Cragbark

After the second events in Cragbark, the Furious Roar goods Quest becomesavailable. You must have Tuhululu to trigger this quest.

Send Hotupa alone in the second team and fill the first team, Tuhululu's,with a group of three characters that have over 100 Luck. The second grouponly needs Hotupa so you'll only need characters with high luck in Tuhululu'sgroup. Sisuca and Marica are decent characters with high luck early on.Nakil, if he's recruited, or Lathilda work well, too. You may want to waituntil level 30 or 40 to do this quest when higher luck characters areavailable. You should also have a wider variety of luck equipment once youhave access to the shops in Pharamond, including a Treasured Sword and aNoble's Cape.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Astrasian Goods -pqasg-Client: TuhululuReward: 3,000 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 35 DaysRank: 4Description:Um. . .I want to go see if Astrasia has any trade goods we can sell for agood price. would that be okay? My mom can't leave the shop, but I can go inher place.Information:- Find New Trade Goods- In Astrasia

Once you've completed the events in Astrasia this quest opens up. You donot need to complete "Furious Roar Goods" to unlock it. Tuhululu must alsobe recruited.

In Tuhululu's team, add characters with more than 120-125 luck. Sinceyou should have access to Astrasia when this quest appears, buy some TreasuredSwords and Nobles Boots from there to help raise your luck. Noble's Capesraise your luck by 20 points and Treasured Swords by 30.

In the second team, send Hotupa alone. ---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Lugenik Goods -pqlgg-Client: TuhululuReward: 3,000 Potch, Netherlion HornType: PartyDispatch: 40 DaysRank: 5Description:Um. . .I want to go see if Lugenik has any trade goods we can sell for a goodprice. Would that be okay? My mom can't leave the shop, but I can go inher place.Information:- Find New Trade Goods- Around Lugenik

Once you've completed the events in Lugenik this quest becomes available. Itis not required for you to complete the other "Goods" quests before this,though Tuhululu is required to begin.

In Tuhululu's party, you need characters with more than 145 Luck. Sisuca,Amaralicht, Nakil, Hina, and Lathilda at high levels work well for this. Buysome luck gear, Noble's Cape and Treasured Swords, from Pharamond to helpboost up the rest of your characters.

Send Hotupa alone in the second party.

Though it's said that 150 is the luck requirement, I was able to succeed witha character at 148 and 149 Luck, so I believe the requirement is actually 140or 145 Luck.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Seek the Squidcreeper Sap -pqsss-Client: YovelReward: 50,000 Potch, Fish Guts, Whale Tusk, Prismatic PeachType: PartyDispatch: 5 DaysRank: 2Description:I need the sap of a Squidcreeper to get this mask off. I have to go to anotherworld to get this monster. Could you send somebody with me? Signed, Yovel.Information:- Gather Squidcreeper Sap- Go to another world- Squidcreepers live in the sea

After you've recruited Yovel, Morrin and Balsam, Numhu, and Autar, andcompleted the first quest, "I can't get my Mask off!" this one becomesavailable. The three pirates, Dromon, Xebec, and Felecca will get this questdone for you.

Completing this quest opens up the next quest, "Find the Sticky Criminal!"---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Find the Sticky Criminal! -pqfsc-Client: MoanaReward: 5,000 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 5 DaysRank: 2Description:Guess we'd better find the culprit that glued that mask to Yovel's face withthe adhesive. Of we just let him go free, he might do something worse.Information:- COnduct a manhunt for the culprit who glued the mask onto Yovel- Guess it's not Morrin?

After completing the Quest "Seek the Squidcreeper Sap," you can do this one.Send Luvais alone onto this quest and he will succeed.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Flush Out the Criminal! -pqflh-Client: MoanaReward: 5,000 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 5 DaysRank: 2Description:The person that took the adhesive from Balsam'd research room was apparentlysmaller than Yod. Pretty good lead, I'd say. That should narrow down thesuspects.Information:- Conduct a manhunt for the culprit who glued the mask on Yovel?- The culprit is smaller than Yod?

After completing the three quests before this, "I Can't Get my Mask off!,""Seek the Squidcreeper Sap," and "Find the Sticky Criminal!," this is unlocked.Send Luvais alone and he'll get the quest done for you.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Help Them Dig Again -pqhda-Client: NofretReward: 30,000 Potch, Uncut TopazType: PartyDispatch: 30 DaysRank: 3Description:Got a message from my men back in the Mage City. They found some spots thatlook really promising. Can I borrow a few hands? I'm going too, of course.Information:- Help them dig up the Mage City- Around Lugenik

Once you've recruited Nofret this quest becomes available.

You need to send 3 people along with Nofret who have 150 Total Attack Powerand 150 Luck. Sisuca is an excellent choice for this, as is a levelledLathilda with a Treasured Sword, from Pharamond. Nictis, if he's around level47, works well too. Give a decently geared Marica a Treasured Sword and anaccessory that raises her attack, such as a Strength Sash, Adept's Shoes,or a Ruby Ring to raise her strength and you'll be fine.

Hina has the Luck, but lacks the Strength Stat unless you equip her withEndless Travels or a Broom. Equip any dual-wielder who can equip Swords andhas decent luck, as in anyone but Chrodechild - she has terrible luck, withtwo Treasured Swords and a Noble's Cape, which adds a total of 80 points andyou should be able to clear this easily. Luvais, if decently levelled, with aNoble's Cape shoould also work.

The problem with this Quest is that you need to level Nofret up, too. Youcan have three characters with 150 in both stats, but if Nofret is level 12,you're going to fail. Around level 40 she'll hit 150 Luck if she has aTreasured Sword, but she'll be lacking in the Strength Department. Give heran accessory that raises strength to balance her out.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Gateway to Infinity -pqgti-Client: WahieReward: 10,000 PotchType: Party QuestDispatch: 10 DaysRank: 1Description: Yes, yes. You're going to check it out right away, eh? No needto worry! I'll be sure to bring them back when the time is up!

There doesn't seem to be any special requirements to complete this Quest.Just make sure everyone is enthusastic when you send them out. It's an easy10,000 Potch.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Mass Production of Guns?! -pqmpg-Client: KhemiaReward: Prototype Guns, Prototype Rifle, 50,000 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 1 DayRank: 2Description:As you know, it takes a great deal of time and money to make a gun. But eachof that Geschutz Trio has a gun! Don't tell me Ritterchild can mass-producethem?!Information:- Check out mass gun production theory.- Share findings with Sotah.

You need to have Khemia and Sotah recruited to start this quest. it's anInformation-type quest, so any set of characters should be able to complete it.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Secret of the Black Blades -pqsbb-Client: BalsamReward: Black BladeType: PartyDispatch: 5 DaysRank: 2Description:I'd like to know more about the manufacturing process of Night's Veil's blackblades. Perhaps I can apply it to my inventions. But I hesitate to askGadburg directly.Information:- Find out about the black blades.

Baslam and gadburg must be recruited to start this quest. You must have completed the first set of events in Pharamond. Just send whichever charactersout on the quest, as you won't fail it.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: My Husband's Birthplace -pqmhb-Client: LathildaReward: 1,000 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 1 DayRank: 1Description: My husband very sweetly tells me that my hometown is hishometown. He must have one, too, but he won't say where. I hate to check upon him, but could you find out?Information:- Find out where Bosche was born.

Lathilda and Bosch must be recruited to start this quest. Just send anyone,since it's an automatic, information quest. This is something like Anya'squests.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Magedom's Two Chronicles -pqm2c-Client: LiuReward: 1,000 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 1 DayRank: 1Description:janam created mage arts via Chronicle research, right? I thought that meantthat Fierce Regalia, but Ancient Covenant is Janam's Chronicle, right? Can Ilookinto all that?Information- Find out about the Magedom's two Chronicles.

This quest opens up once you've finished the events where you receive the"Ancient Covenant." As this is an information quest, just send any character.and you'll succeed.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Pay Back Time! -pqpbt-Client: LubberkinReward: 100 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 10 DaysRank: 1Description:I told you how horribly I was treated in that world I got sent to, right? Itstill makes my blood boil! Nobody would blame me if I went and told them off,right?!

Information:- Wants to go back to the world he was sent to- Wants to tell them off

This quest will always fail, so send anyone. I guess you could say failure issuccess?---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: War is an Offering? -pqwao-Client: MaricaReward: 1,000 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 1 DayRank: 1Description:I heard the Empire of the North Star believes war is an offering to the Gods.Wouldn't that make them pretty dangerous? I want to check it out. You know,ask around the castle.Information:- Ask people about the Empire of the North Star

This quest actually has quite a few requirements. First, you need to haveYula and Tsuabern recruited, and then you must have the quest "One MoreMission" completed. This unlocks after "One More Mission."

As it is an information quest, like Anya's, you may send anyone and succeed.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: The World in the Ravine -pqwir-Client: LiuReward: 100 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 10 DaysRank: 1Description:Remember when we got sent to the Ravine of Infinity and saw that Scribe-likeworld? I wanna go visit there again. Maybe they can tell us more about theOne King and Stuff.Information:- Go to the world seen from the Ravine of Infinity- Gather information

After the events in Fort Arc, this quest appears. It's an information quest,so sending anyone works.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Correcting Our Error -pqcre-Client: KashgarReward: 10 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 10 Days

Rank: 1Description:Perhaps other Auster Folk worlds in the Infinity are unwittingly cooperatingwith the One King, just as we did. I want to go and help them rectify thatmistake.Information:- Go into another world where the Auster Folk live- If they are cooperating with the One King, dissuade them

This quest becomes available after the events in Lugenik. It's not possibleto succeed, so just send anyone.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Correcting Our Error Again -pqcea-Client: KashgarReward: Large RubyType: PartyDispatch: 10 DaysRank: 1Description:That tribe was clearly on the wrong path. I can't just give up because theywon't listen. I must go to that world again and convince them, just as youdid for us!Information:- Convince the Auster Folk in the other world- Make them stop cooperating with the One King

Once you've failed the quest "Correcting our Error," this one shwos up.This time, just send anyone you want and you'll succeed.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Looking for Action -pqlfa-Client: IcasReward: 10 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 10 DaysRank: 1Description:Please! Let me go to another world! My heart, my very soul, longs to meetthe beautiful ladies of foreign worlds! I can't suppress my feelings anylonger! I beg you!Information:- Wants to meet women of another world

Icas and Morrin are required for this quest. Just watch the scene and don'tbother setting characters, you'll always fail. In this case, failure issuccess.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Rarohenga? -pqrrh-Client: HotupaReward: 1,000 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 10 Days

Rank: 1Description:Diadora said that "Rarohenga" meant "hell" in her world's language, but that'swhat it means in Wanderer language, too. . .Do you mind if I look into herbackground a bit?Information:- Find out about Diadora's background.

This is an information quest that becomes available after you've cleared theCrater events in Rarohenga. Just send any character you want.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: The Wanderer's World -pqtww-Client: MoanaReward: 1,000 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 1 DayRank: 1Description:Our ancestors came to this world with a fusion, so part of our original worldshould be here somewhere, right? But we have no idea where! I really wonderabout that. . .Information:- Find the land from the original Wanderer's world.

After you clear the quest "Rarohenga?" this one opens up. Any characters workas this is an information quest and will always succeed.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: About Fierce Regalia -pqafr-Client: MinenReward: 1,000 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 40 DaysRank: 1Description:Fierce Regalia was in Order hands before being taken by the Magedom? Would youlike me to look into this? I'd have to go to Ritterschild and back, so itmight take some time.Information:- Find out about the Chronicle of Fierce Regalia- The Order had it at some point?

After receiving Fierce Regalia again, speak with Minen in her room. She'llmention the Chronicle and then this quest will appear. It doesn't matter whoyou send, Minen will succeed alone no matter what.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Formless Demon Hunting -pqfdh-Client: EnumclawReward: Darkness Stone, 3,000 Potch

Type: PartyDispatch: 30 DaysRank: 5Description:A Formless Demon has appeared again, near Fort Arc. I could've just gone totake care of it myself, but I thought I'd better get your okay first now thatI'm a member.Information:- Formless Demon Hunting- Near Fort Arc

This quest becomes available once you've recruited Enumclaw.

160 Total Attack Power seems to be the requirement for this Quest with Luck,Skill or Speed not included. Characters with 157 and 158 won't succeed, butcharacters with 161 will. Just look for their reactions and make sure theyare confident before sending them.

Though you succeed at this Quest, it will show up another time. You cantell you succeeded though, since it's on your Completed Quest List, as wellas receiving a positive review from Enumclaw.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: News of Darrow -pqndr-Client: AnyaReward: 100 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 35 DaysRank: 2Description:She puts on a brave face, but Savina must be worried about her boyfriendDarrow. We should at least try to find out if he's still alive! Anything toease Savina's mind. . .Information:- Try to get news of Darrow.- Anything at all would help.

You can only do this quest after recruiting Savina and Anya.

This one's a bit iffy on the requirements. You can easily complete it byjust sending Luvais, but the game seems to have another set of recruirementsthat will allow for success without Luvais. For example, some charactersreact to this quest positively and others negatively. If the quest wasn'tpossible by other characters, they wouldn't have different reactions.

However, for an easy clear just send Luvais. This one is one of the fewAnya quests you can fail, which is why it's in the Party Section over Anya'ssection. ---------------------------------------------------

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--- Anya's Quests -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------qssay-Once you've recruited Anya, she'll give you quests periodically about yourrecruited characters. Because Suikoden Tierkreis doesn't have a detective,Anya's results act as a way to get to know your characters a bit. HerQuests are mostly impossible to fail and only give a reward of 1,000 Potch.

Minen's Background will generally be the most problematic of her Quest set.

This section is currrently In-Progress.

Anya's Quest List:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Minen's Background -aqmnb-Sisuca and Nemne -aqssn-Chancellor's Age -aqcha-Playacting Priestess -aqpap-Scribe Names -aqscn-Zenoa Interview -aqzni-Manaril and Hina -aqmrh-Taj's Secret -aqtjs-servillah and Eusmil -aqshe-The Seven Imperial Generals -aqsig-Chancellor's Age, Revisited -aqchr-North Star Women -aqnsw-Keflen's World -aqkfw-Belemuel Interview -aqbli-How Vaslof and Resno Met -aqvrm-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Minen's Background -aqmnb-Client: AnyaReward: 1,000 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 1 DayRank: 1Description:I wonder why Minen looked into Fierce Regalia for us and not Geschutz? She hasconnections, maybe? I can't go into Ritterschild to find out, so I'll askaround the castle.Information:- Find out about Minen's connections

After completing Minen's party quest "About Fierce Regalia," this quest willappear. Only characters with extremely high luck need apply, since you need170 on everyone! You'll probably need to wait until very late in the game tocomplete this quest, since most of your characters will need to be aroundlevel 50 to even approach 170 Luck.

Through accessories, Luck is a pretty nasty stat to Raise. Gold Helms willnet you 6 points. Some Hammers, such as the Great Hammer, add 5. Becauseyou're limited in gear choices, you have to stick with characters who can

naturally hit 160+. The Noble's Cape give you 20 points, too, and you canget those from Pharamond. The only truly "Fast" way to raise your luck isthrough Treasured Swords, also from Pharamond, which add 30 points to yourluck. If a character can dual wield, even someone with low luck and highlevels, such as Fredegund, can complete the quest.

The Hero works, but you can't send him.Amaralicht hits 160 at around level 50.Sisuca hits 160 around level 45 and 170 around 48.Nictis hits 160 around level 55.Marica, too, hits it, but she will a bit later than the others, but shecan equip a Treasured Sword to make her journey a bit easier.Autar, Hina, and Nakil are also possiblities.

A general rule of thumb when levelling is that if they don't hit 100 Luck bylevel 30, they'll be out of the question for fast levelling during this quest.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Sisuca and Nemne -aqssn-Client: AnyaReward: 1,000 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 3 DaysRank: 1Description:Did you know that Sisuca and Nemne are sometimes seen going off together?Hmm. . .I want to know, but I kinda don't want to know. I guess I'll check itout, though.Information:- Check out Sisuca and Nemne.- Find out about their mysterious behaviour.

Just send Anya on the Quest. Obviously, to do this quest you need bothSisuca, a recruited character, and Nemne, an automatic character, in yourarmy. The earliest time to do this quest seems to be after the events wherethe Headquarters expand. It doesn't seem to matter who you send, as thisis an information Quest and only Anya is necessary. ---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Chancellor's Age -aqcha-Client: AnyaReward: 1,000 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 8 DaysRank: 2Description:Did you know there was a rumor that the Order Chancellor hasn't appeared toave aged at all in decades? Decades! It's all very odd. Maybe I should askabout it.Information:- Ask around about the Order Chancellor's Age.- Share the findings with Sotah.

It seems you must have both Anya and Sotah required to begin this quest.It doesn't seem to matter who you send, as the quest will succeed even witha half-full party.

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---------------------------------------------------Quest: Playacting Priestess -aqpap-Client: AnyaReward: 1,000 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 1 DayRank: 2Description:The Porpos god is supposed to take over the priestess and speak through her,right? But lots of people think she's just faking. . .Mind if I try to findout the truth?Information:- Find out if the priestess is just playacting.- Share findings with Sotah.

Sotah and Anya required to begin this quest.

Just send whoever you like, it doesn't seem to matter. You can send a halffilled party, if you choose.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Scribe Names -aqscn-Client: AnyaReward: 1,000 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 1 DayRank: 1Description:The Scribes always use full names, like "Luo-Tao." Maybe "Luo" is his givenname and "Tao" is his family name? Can we just use "Luo?" I want to check intoScribe names.Information:- Ask around about Scribe names.

Once you've recruited Anya, Sotah, Luo-Tao, and Len-Lien, this will open up.just send whoever you want, this one seems to be one you succeed at no matterwhat.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Zenoa Interview -aqzni-Client: AnyaReward: 100 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 1 DayRank: 2Description:As leader, aren't you curious about who Zenoa really is? Me, too! It mightbe hard to get her to talk, but do you mind if I give it a shot with my giftof gab?Information:- Ask Zenoa about her background.

There's no way to succeed at this quest. Send whoever you like, it willalways fail.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Manaril and Hina -aqmrh-Client: AnyaReward: 1,000 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 1 DayRank: 2Description:I heard a rumor that Manaril and Hina don't get along. As leader, you want toknow what's going on, right? Let me get to the bottom of this for you!Information:- Check out the rumor about Manaril and Hina.

This quest becomes available once you've recruited Hina. It's anotherinformation quest, so just send anyone to succeed.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Taj's Secret -aqtjs-Client: AnyaReward: 1,000 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 30 DaysRank: 1Description:Taj is awfully dedicated to the Prince, isn't he? It's like selfless devotion.I wonder if there's a story behind it? I can't really ask them, but maybeNakil knows something.Information:- Find out why Taj is so devoted.- Ask Nakil.

To begin this quest, Shams, Nakil, and Taj must be in your army. This isan information Quest and shouldn't require anyone special to succeed.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Servillah and Eusmil -aqshe-Client: AnyaReward: 1,000 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 1 DayRank: 1Description:Those two SERIOUSLY don't get along, huh? Lycia said there wasn't reallyanything behind it, but I wonder. Guess it's time to put my gift of gab towork!Information:- Find out about Servillah and Eusmil- Find out why they don't get along

You can do this quest as soon as you've recruited Eusmil. It's a simpleinformation quest, so just send anyone.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: The Seven Imperial Generals -aqsig-Client: AnyaReward: 1,000 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 1 DayRank: 1Description:So the Empire of the North Star has "Seven Imperial Generals," huh? Soundspretty cool! Can I look into it some more? Don't worry. I'm just going toask around the castle.Information:- Find out about the Seven Imperial generals- Share findings with Sotah

This quest actually has quite a few requirements. First, you need to haveSotah, Yula, and Tsuabern recruited, and then you must have the quest "OneMore Mission" completed. This unlocks after "One More Mission."

As it is an information quest, just send any character you like.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Chancellor's Age, Revisited -aqchr-Client: AnyaReward: 1,000 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 1 DayRank: 3Description:I checked out that rumor about the Order Chancellor not aging, right? Well, Iwant to check into it some more. I mean, I'll just feel all weird until Iknow for sure!Information:- Find out about the Order Chancellor's age- Share findings with Sotah

Once Sotah has been recruited and you've finished the events in the Tower ofthe Way this quest shows up. You also have to have completed the first Anyaquest of "Chancellor's Age."

Any character works to send, as it's an information quest.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: North Star Women -aqnsw-Client: AnyaReward: Silk ClothType: PartyDispatch: 1 DayRank: 1Description:Yula and Chihaya are so ladylike and polite. Everytbody in the castle iswondering if all North Star women are like that. Mind if I ask around?Information:- Ask about Empire of the North Star women

After recruiting both Yula and Chihaya this quest opens up. It's aninformation quest, so send anyone and you'll succeed.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Keflen's World -aqkfw-Client: AnyaReward: 1,000 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 1 DayRank: 1Description:Only a chunk of desert came with the 10th World. I wonder what the originalworld was like? People lived there, so it couldn't have been ALL desert. MaybeI'll ask Keflen.Information:- Ask about Keflen's World

After you recruit Keflen, this quest becomes available. It doesn't matter whoyou send, anyone will complete the quest successfully.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: Belemuel Interview -aqbli-Client: AnyaReward: 100 PotchType: PartyDispatch: 1 DayRank: 1Description:There sure are a lot of mysterious characters here. That Belemuel especially!I think I'll ask him about his back-ground. Actually, I just want to get himto speak!Information:- Ask Belemuel about his background.

After you've recruited Keflen and Belemuel, this quest becomes available.There's no one that you can send to make this quest successful, so send anycharacter. Failure is success.---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------Quest: How Vaslof and Resno Met -aqvrm-Client: AnyaReward: 1,000 PotchType: Party QuestDispatch: 1 DayRank: 1Description:I'll prove it to you that I'm not afraid to talk to the Auster Folk! I'mgoing to find out how Vaslof and Resno first met!Information:- Check out Vaslof and Renso- Find out how they first met

After speaking with Resno on the castle roofm and she mentions her relationship

with Vaslof in a short scene, this quest appears. It's an information questand cannot be failed, so send anyone.---------------------------------------------------

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--- Marks of the Stars ---

===============================================================================-mosgi-This section is meant as a list to each Mark of the Stars ability.

The first thing you'll notice is that most Physical and Magical skills havethree "Tiers" to them. For example, Heavy Tremor, Crush Quake, and Earthspasm.All of the skills are similar, but the strength increases with each level.

In this section I have attempted to list all Marks and the characters thatcan use them.

Quick Navigation:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Physical Marks -mospm-Magical Marks -mosmm-Support Marks -mossm-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Physical Marks -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------mospm-Physical Marks of the Stars are Marks that are Total Attack Power based. Theygenerally say "Physical Attack" or "Physical Damage."

When an attack says "###%" Physical Damage, it is signifying the damage whencompared to a character's normal physical attacks. For example, if a normalphysical attack will hit for 700 on a Monster, then an attack that does "200%Physical Damage" will do 1,400.

--------------------------------Mark: MasterpieceMP Cost: 8Description: Physical Attack w/ 100% probability of Critical Hit.Characters: Hero, Diulf, Chein, Bosche, Dromon, Fredegund, Xebec, Nova, Asad,Mourgent, Roberto

--------------------------------Mark: First Form FalconMP: 8

Description: Causes from 20% to 200% Physical Damage.Note: Different from Basic Falcon in that there's a lower damage range.Characters: Resno, Indrik, Yomi, Quillard, Taj, Servillah, Roberto, Numnu,Icas

--------------------------------Mark: Basic FalconMP: 16Description: Causes from 50% to 250% Physical Damage.Characters: Hero, Enumclaw, Marica, Luvais, Luo-Tao, Chein, Tsaubern,Chrodechild, Felecca, Fredegund, Yomi, Meruvis, Mourgent, Amaralicht, Yula,Servillah, Roberto, Nimni, Yovel, Autar, Darrow

--------------------------------Mark: Advanced FalconMP: 32Description: Causes from 80% to 300% Physical damage.Characters: Luo-Tao, Meruvis, Mourgent, Amaralicht, Quillard, Yula, Guntram,Roberto

--------------------------------Mark: True FalconMP: 100Description: Causes 300% Physical Attack Damage.Characters: Chrodechild, Fredegund, Mourgent

--------------------------------Mark: Heavy TremorMP: 20Description: Causes 200% Physical Damage. Unbalance to Self.Characters: Diulf, Dogha, Rajim, Dromon, Gilliam, Yadima, Nomno, Lycia, Kashgar,Nofret, Minen, Autar, Muro, Diiwica, Logan

--------------------------------Mark: Crush QuakeMP: 40Description: Causes 250% Physical Damage. Unbalance to Self.Characters: Diulf, Resno, Dogha, Dromon, Keflen, Zahra, Yula, Kow-Low, Guntram,Nofret, Minen, Diiwica

--------------------------------Mark: EarthspasmMP: 80Description: Causes 300% Physical Damage. unbalance to Self.Characters: Diulf, Ordovic, Vaslof, Marica, Neira, Resno, Dogha, Dromon, Nova,Gilliam, Chihaya, Zahra, Nomno, Nictis, Kashgar, Lubberkin, Nofret, Ouragan,Morrin, Wustum, Diiwica, Logan, Numnu, Mun-Tsang

--------------------------------Mark: Toppling BlowMP: 32Description: Causes 100% Physical Damage+Unbalance to enemy. Medium Probability.Characters: Marica, Belemuel, Dogha, Selen, Xebec, Nova, Misrach, Amaralicht,

Zahra, Kow-Low, Guntram, Kashgar, Hotupa, Nofret, Len-Lien, Ouragan, Nemne,Yovel, Autar, Wustum, Buchse, Diiwica, Mun-Tsang, Tuhululu

--------------------------------Mark: Shrike StrikeMP: 60Description: Causes 200% Physical Damage+Unbalance to enemy. High probability.Characters: Selen, Jale

--------------------------------Mark: Two-Way StrikeMP: 30Description: Uses HP (5%?) to cause 200% Physical Damage.Characters: Ordovic, Megion, Chein, Nhazu, Jale, Keflen, Yula, Roberto,Lubberkin, Sisuca, Morrin, Mun-Tsang, Tuhululu

--------------------------------Mark: Two-Way SpearMP: 60Description: Uses HP (10%?) to cause 250% Physical Damage.Characters: Megion, Rajim, Gilliam, Misrach, Quillard, Taj, Roberto, Nimni,Lubberkin, Yod, Morrin, Wustum, Logan

---------------------------------Mark: Two-Way ThrustMP: 90Description: Uses HP (10%) to cause 300% Physical Damage.Characters: Hero, Megion, Vaslof, Nhazu, Bosche, Shams, Nova, Misrach, Asad,Taj, Lycia, Kow-Low, Eusmil, Nictis, Nimni, Lubberkin, Yod, Hotupa, Sisuca,Nemne, Yovel, Muro, Darrow, Tuhululu

--------------------------------Mark: Melt AttackMP: 5Description: Causes 60% Physical Damage+No Element during turn.Characters: Nofret, Minen, Muro, Logan, Savina

--------------------------------Mark: Melt StrikeMP: 10Description: Causes 80% Physical Damage+No Element during turn.Characters: Luvais, Kashgar, Tuhululu

--------------------------------Mark: Melt TempestMP: 20Description: Causes 100% Physical Damage+No Element during turn.Characters: Enumclaw, Nhazu, Dogha, Nova, Nictis, Len-Lien, Autar, Muro,Diiwica, Logan, Darrow

--------------------------------Mark: Swift BlowMP: 5Description: Causes 80% Physical Damage at the start of the turn.Note: This move always attacks first.Characters: Indrik, Meruvis, Amaralicht, Lubberkin, Len-Lien, Yovel, Darrow

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Mark: Rapid StrikeMP: 12Description: Causes 100% Physical Damage at the start of the turn.Note: This move always attacks first.Characters: Eusmil, Yovel, Hao-Shi, Lathilda

--------------------------------Mark: Blitz AttackMP: 20Description: Causes 120% Physical Damage at the start of the Turn.Note: This move always attacks first.Characters: Chein, Tsaubern

--------------------------------Mark: Good MeasureMP: 15Description: Causes 120% Physical Damage at the end of the Turn.Note: This move always attacks last.Characters: Luvais, Xebec, Amaralicht, Kashgar, Nemne, Tuhululu

--------------------------------Mark: Extra BlowMP: 25Description: Causes 140% Physical Damage at the end of the Turn.Note: This move always attacks last.Characters: Luvais, Bosche, Shams, Minen, Len-Lien, Nemne, Wustum, Buchse

--------------------------------Mark: Parting ShotMP: 40Description: Causes 160% Physical Damage at the end of the Turn.Note: This move always attacks last.Characters: Enumclaw, Resno, Luvais, Belemuel, Geschutz, Nhazu, Jale, Rajim,Xebec, Nova, Meruvis, Yadima, Nomno, Nictis, Len-Lien, Morrin, Buchse, Lathilda

--------------------------------Mark: Paralysis BlowMP: 10Description: Causes 100% Physical Damage and adds Paralysis effect with amedium probability.Characters: Luvais, Xebec, Quillard, Zahra, Roberto, Nictis, Kashgar, Ouragan,Autar, Hao-Shi

--------------------------------Mark: Poison BlowMP: 10Description: Causes 100% Physical Damage and adds Poison effect with a mediumprobability.Characters: Belemuel, Xebec, Eusmil, Kashgar, Minen, Ouragan

--------------------------------Mark: Sting GambleMP: 15Description: Causes Instant Death if the attacks hits the target. Very lowaccuracy.Characters: Ouragan

--------------------------------Mark: Stab GambleMP: 30Description: Causes Instant Death if the attack hits the targtet. Low Accuracy.Characters: Ouragan, Lathilda

--------------------------------Mark: Slash GambleMP: 50Description: Causes Instant Death if the attack hits the target. Moderatelylow Accuracy.Characters: Ouragan

--------------------------------Mark: Bull's EyeMP: 4Description: 100%-accurate Physical AttackCharacters: Megion, Tsaubern, Chrodechild

--------------------------------Mark: Sand CrumblerMP: 40Description: 200% Physical Attack Damage. Even more effective on Sand Enemies.Note: Sand Enemies are an event-type enemy near the end of the game.Characters: Ordovic, Vaslof, Resno, Luvais, Indrik, Yadima, Nomno, Nimni,Nofret, Muro, Hao-Shi

--------------------------------Mark: Rocket PunchMP: 30Description: Long-range attack that causes 150% Physical damage to one enemy.Note: Yod only.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Magical Marks -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------mosmm-Unlike Physical Marks, Magical Marks have different elements to them and arebased off of Total Magical Attack Power, rather than Physical.

Magical damage comes in two elements, Fire and Water. Lightning based attackscause Paralysis, Wind based attacks cause Silence, and Ice based attacks causeSleep.

There are also Magical Marks that heal your character's HP or staus effects.Finally, there are support Marks that act as spells to increase an attribute,such as defense or attack.

Generally, when it comes to Magic if a status spell is of higher "tier,"for example Silence Grit and Silence Dust, the higher tier, in this case it'sDust, will do more damage. --------------------------------MarK: Breath of FlameMP: 6Description: Causes a little Fire Elemental Magical Damage to one enemy.Characters: Hero, Belemuel, Sphiel, Maybelle, Wustum, Numnu

--------------------------------Mark: Flame ExplosionMP: 18Description: Causes a lot of Fire Elemental Magical Damage to one enemy.Characters: Hero, Zenoa, Ordovic, Belemuel, Chein, Sphiel, Felecca, Fredegund,Yomi, Asad, Hina, Quillard, Lycia, Roberto, Maybelle, Minen, Sisuca, Nakil,Wustum, Lathilda, Savina, Numnu, Mun-Tsang

--------------------------------Mark: Flame VortexMP: 48Description: Causes an extra lot of Fire Elemental Magical Damage to one enemy.Characters: Hero, Ordovic, Belemuel, Zayin, Chein, Sphiel, Felecca, Fredegund,Sophia, Asad, Hina, Khemia, Quillard, Zahra, Taj, Lycia, Maybelle, Hotupa,Minen, Sisuca, Nakil, Wustum, Lathilda, Numnu, Mun-Tsang

--------------------------------Mark: Rain of SpearsMP: 12Description: Rains Water Elemental Spears to cause Magical Damage to allenemies.Characters: Marica, Sphiel, Nimni, Namna

--------------------------------Mark: Spear DownpourMP: 32Description: Causes some Water Elemental Magical Damage to all enemies.Characters: Zenoa, Neira, Sphiel, Dromon, Asad, Hafin, Amaralicht, Nimni,Len-Lien, Nemne, Muro, Numnu

--------------------------------Mark: Spear TorrentMP: 64Description: Causes heavy Water Elemental Magical Damage to all enemies.Characters: Marica, Neira, Diadora, Zayin, Sphiel, Chihaya, Hafin, Hina, Khemia, Namna, Len-Lien, Muro, Numnu

--------------------------------Mark: Sleep ChillMP: 8Description: Causes Magical Damage and adds a sleep effect with a lowprobability.Characters: Sphiel, Morrin, Hao-Shi

--------------------------------Mark: Sleep FreezeMP: 25

Description: Causes Magic Damage and adds a Sleep effect with mediumprobability.Characters: Megion, Luo-Tao, Tsaubern, Sphiel, Manaril, Yomi, Morrin, Hao-Shi

--------------------------------Mark: Sleep FrostMP: 60Description: Causes Magical damage and adds a Sleep effect with highprobability.Characters: Zenoa, Megion, Diadora, Zayin, Luo-Tao, Nhazu, Tsaubern, Dogha,Sphiel, Manaril, Sophia, Zahra, Taj, Nimni, Morrin, Hao-Shi

--------------------------------Mark: Silence DustMP: 6Description: Causes Magical Damage and adds a Silence effect with lowprobability.Characters: Liu, Geschutz, Selen, Misrach, Taj, Kow-Low

--------------------------------Mark: Silence GritMP: 24Description: Causes Magical Damage and adds a Silence effect with mediumprobability to one enemy.Characters: Liu, Enumclaw, Geschutz, Misrach, Yomi, Kow-Low, Nofret, Logan

--------------------------------Mark: Silence SandMP: 64Description: Causes Magical Damage and adds a Silence effect with highprobability to one enemy.Characters: Liu, Enumclaw, Geschutz, Zayin, Selen, Sophia, Misrach, Keflen,Kow-Low, Nofret

--------------------------------Mark: Bind FlashMP: 8Description: Causes Magical Damage and adds a Paralysis effect with lowprobability to one enemy.Characters: Jale, Buchse, Darrow

--------------------------------- Mark: Bind BoltMP: 36Description: Causes Magical Damage and adds a Paralysis effect with mediumprobability to one enemy.Characters: Diulf, Jale, Chrodechild, Shams, Hina, Maybelle, Lubberkin, Nakil,Yovel, Buchse, Darrow

---------------------------------Mark: Bind LightningMP: 72Description: Causes Magical Damage and adds a Paralysis effect with highprobability.Characters: Diulf, Neira, Zayin, Jale, Rajim, Chrodechild, Shams, Sophia, Yomi,Yula, Servillah, Maybelle, Lubberkin, Nakil, Yovel, Buchse, Darrow

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Mark: Taint DropsMP: 8Description: Causes Magical Damage and causes the Poison effect with lowProbability.Characters: Khemia, Eusmil

---------------------------------Mark: Taint TrickleMP: 24Description: Causes Magical Damage and causes the Poison effect with Mediumprobability.Characters: Gilliam, Mubal, Eusmil, Autar, Logan

---------------------------------Mark: Tain RainMP: 64Description: Causes Magical Damage and causes the Poison effect with highprobability.Characters: Gilliam, Mubal, Hafin, Khemia, Eusmil, Autar

---------------------------------Mark: Healing GleamMP: 5Description: Restores a little (200) HP to one ally.Characters: Marica, Hina, Eusmil, Maybelle

---------------------------------Mark: Healing GlitterMP: 10Description: Restores a lot(500) of HP to one ally.Characters: Hero, Enumclaw, Neira, Resno, Luvais, Rajim, Felecca, Tigre, Mubal,Yomi, Chihaya, Hafin, Keflen, Zahra, Taj, Servillah, Guntram, Hotupa, Namna,Nakil, Morrin, Logan, Savina, Numnu, Tuhululu

---------------------------------Mark: Healing LightMP: 20Description: Fully(999) restores the HP of one ally.Characters: Marica, Diadora, Luo-Tao, Rajim, Manaril, Tigre, Mubal, Hafin,Yadima, Hina, Kow-Low, Hotupa, Minen, Namna, Len-Lien, Lathilda, Logan,Tuhululu

---------------------------------Mark: Healing FlowMP: 16Description: Restores a little(50) HP to all allies.Characters: Resno, Kow-Low, Namna, Sisuca, Nakil, Yovel, Savina

---------------------------------Mark: Healing WaveMP: 32Description: Restores some(200) HP to all allies.Characters: Marica, Neira, Diadora, Luvais, Luo-Tao, Nhazu, Tsaubern, Felecca,Manaril, Sophia, Tigre, Mubal, Indrik, Chihaya, Hafin, Yadima, Hina, Khemia,Amaralicht, Zahra, Taj, Servillah, Kow-Low, Maybelle, Minen, Namna, Sisuca,Yovel, Lathilda, Icas, Tuhululu

---------------------------------Mark: Healing TideMP: 50Description: Restores a lot(500) of HP to all allies.Characters: Hero, Liu, Geschutz, Felecca, Manaril, Sophia, Tigre, Mubal, Asad,Hafin, Nakil, Len-Lien, Savina

---------------------------------Mark: CourageMP: 10Description: Restores some HP to Self.Note: Self Only.Characters: Vaslof, Belemuel, Dogha, Jale, Dromon, Gilliam, Meruvis, Mourgent,Yula, Nomno, Lycia, Roberto, Nimni, Lubberkin, Autar, Diiwica

---------------------------------Mark: Revival RayMP: 40Description: Cures the Unconscious Effect of one ally.Note: Cures KO only and recovers the ally to full HP.Characters: Marica, Neira, Luvais, Manaril, Sophia, Tigre, Mubal, Hafin, Hina,Zahra, Nictis, Minen, Len-Lien, Morrin, Hao-Shi, Lathilda, Diiwica, Savina

---------------------------------Mark: Cure TwinkleMP: 8Description: Recovers the negative status effects ailing one ally.Note: Does not include Unconscious.Characters: Dogha, Manaril, Tigre, Gilliam, Indrik, Chihaya

---------------------------------Mark: Cure GlowMP: 16Description: Recovers the negative status effects of all allies.Note: Does not include Unconscious.Characters: Marica, Nhazu, Sophia, Zahra

---------------------------------Mark: ReleaseMP: 10Description: Lifts(removes) the (positive)Status Effects off all enemies.Note: Hotupa only.

---------------------------------Mark: Defense ShieldMP: 5Description: Ups Physical Defense of one ally for 5 rounds. Effect cumulative.Note: Can be used multiple times on a character to increase the effect.Characters: Liu, Geschutz, Chrodechild, Kashgar, Hotupa

---------------------------------Mark: Defense BarrierMP: 10Description: Ups the Physical defense of all allies for 3 rounds. EffectCumulative.Note: Can be used multiple times to increase the total effect.

Characters: Hero, Fredegund, Tigre, Chihaya, Khemia, Amaralicht, Guntram, Yod,Namna

---------------------------------Mark: Defense CanopyMP: 20Description: Ups the Physical Defense of all allies for 5 rounds. Effectcumulative.Note: Can be used multiple times to increase the total effect.Characters: Liu, Zenoa, Diadora, Indrik, Asad, Nakil, Savina, Icas

---------------------------------Mark: Magic ShieldMP: 5Description: Ups Magical Defense of one ally for 5 rounds. Effect Cumulative.Note: Can be used multiple times to increase the total effect.Characters: Liu, Kashgar

---------------------------------Mark: Magic BarrierMP: 10Description: Ups the Magical Defense of all allies for 3 rounds. EffectCumulative.Note: Can be used multiple times to increase the total effect.Characters: Fredegund, Tigre, Chihaya, Khemia, Servillah, Guntram, Namna

---------------------------------Mark: Magic CanopyMP: 20Description: Ups the Magical Defense of all allies for 5 rounds. Effectcumulative.Note: Can be used multiple times to increase the total effect.Characters: Liu, Zenoa, Neira, Diadora, Zayin, Indrik, Asad, Nakil, Savina,Icas

---------------------------------Mark: FortifyMP: 30Description: Ups own Physical and Magical Defense for 5 turns.Note: Self Only.Characters: Ordovic, Megion, Resno, Jale, Shams, Misrach, Mubal, Keflen,Khemia, Yula, Nomno, Kow-Low, Guntram, Maybelle, Yod, Morrin, Muro, Hao-Shi,Logan, Numnu, Icas

---------------------------------Mark: Life AbsorbMP: 10Description: Restores own HP by 10% of the damage caused to an enemy;Note: If you do 250 damage, your HP is restored by 25.Characters: Enumclaw, Belemuel, Geschutz, Zayin, Dromon, Yadima, Nictis,Hotupa, Nofret, Ouragan, Buchse

---------------------------------Mark: Fuse DomeMP: 120Description: Causes a lot of Magical Damage to all enemies.Characters: Liu, Zenoa, Manaril, Hina, Icas

---------------------------------Mark: Havoc CycloneMP: 72Description: Causes an extra lot of Magical Damage to one enemy.Characters: Marica, Zayin, Tsaubern, Sphiel, Sophia, Tigre, Indrik, Asad,Keflen, Khemia, Zahra, Guntram, Len-Lien, Savina

---------------------------------Mark: Dark DisasterMP: 80Description: Causes a lot of Magical Damage and adds a random negative statuseffect to one enemy.Characters: Zenoa, Zayin, Eusmil, Maybelle

---------------------------------Mark: Tattoo of SealMP: 32Description: Causes the Silence effect to all enemies with 100% probability.Note: Event Spell. Liu only.

---------------------------------Mark: Gate to NowhereMP: 80Description: Causes Magical Damage and has a medium chance of Instant Death toone enemy.Characters: Event Spell. Diadora only.

---------------------------------Mark: Dying WishMP: 100Description: Causes an extra lot of Magical Damage to all enemies.Note: Event Spell. Hero only, replaces Breath of Flame.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Support Marks -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------mossm-Support Marks generally, with a few exceptions, cost no MP and are constantlyactive during battle. For example, a Mark that prevents the Unbalance Statuseffect will work constantly without you having to use it in battle.

---------------------------------Mark: IreMP: 40Description: Causes Fury Status to Self.Note: Self Only. Fury raises Physical Attack Power.Characters: Hero, Ordovic, Resno, Chein, Dogha, Felecca, Fredegund, Yomi,Meruvis, Asad, Eusmil, Lubberkin, Nofret, Minen, Ouragan, Muro, Hao-Shi,Diiwica, Mun-Tsang

---------------------------------Mark: Eyeopener

MP: 40Description: Causes Alert Status to Self.Note: Self Only. Alert raises Magical Attack Power.Characters: Neira, Luo-Tao, Tsaubern, Sphiel, Chrodechild, Manaril, Sophia,Mubal, Chihaya, Asad, Hina, Khemia, Taj, Servillah, Eusmil, Maybelle, Namna,Nakil, Hao-Shi, Savina

---------------------------------Mark: Strike-BackMP: 20Description: When used in battle, counters all short-range Physucal attackswith a 100% probability.Characters: Diulf, Ordovic, Megion, Vaslof, Bosche, Selen, Jale, Rajim, Dromon,Chrodechild, Shams, Nova, Gilliam, Misrach, Yomi, Meruvis, Yadima, Mourgent,Amaralicht, Yula, Nomno, Servillah, Kow-Low, Nictis, Lubberkin, Yod, Sisuca,Morrin, Wustum, Muro, Diiwica, Logan, Darrow

---------------------------------Mark: Finishing TouchDescription: For Normal Attacks: Action at the end of turn will make yourattack 100% accurate.Note: This one's a bit misleading. What it's saying is that sometimes, whenthis triggers, your attack will automatically go last, but the attack willnever miss when this happens.Characters: Bosche, Selen, Dromon, Nova, Gilliam, Meruvis, Keflen, Quillard

---------------------------------Mark: Early BirdDescription: During a Normal Attack, can sometimes attack at the start ofthe turn.Note: Exactly the opposite of Finishing Touch. When this triggers, onlyduring normal attacks, your attack may sometimes act before anyone else in theround.Characters: Bosche, Selen, Xebec, Nova, Chihaya, Mourgent, Amaralicht,Quillard, Lycia, Namna, Buchse

---------------------------------Mark: Weapon MasterDescription: Makes Max # of Normal Attacks regardless of Skill Stat.Note: Typically, Skill will determine how many hits a character has eachround. With this, no matter the Skill, the character will get the maximum number of hits. It's actually quite a powerful ability, but it is rare.Characters: Enumclaw, Nhazu, Rajim, Sisuca

---------------------------------Mark: WakingDescription: Start battle in sleep. Fury when awaken.Note: Nomno only.

---------------------------------Mark: VengeanceDescription: Raises Counter RateCharacters: Hero, Diulf, Ordovic, Vaslof, Marica, Belemuel, Dogha, Bosche,Selen, Jale, Shams, Misrach, Mourgent, Taj, Nomno, Servillah, Guntram, Roberto,

Nimni, Lubberkin, Yod, Hotupa, Nofret, Ouragan, Nemne, Morrin, Autar, Wustum,Muro, Diiwica, Mun-Tsang

---------------------------------Mark: Mind's EyeDescription: Raises Critical Hit RateCharacters: Megion, Resno, Dogha, Selen, Chrodechild, Xebec, Shams, Meruvis,Mourgent, Amaralicht, Taj, Yula, Nomno, Guntram, Kashgar, Yod, Sisuca, Ouragan,Nemne, Buchse, Darrow, Icas

---------------------------------Mark: AcrobatDescription: Raises Evasion.Characters: Hero, Diulf, Resno, Luo-Tao, Chein, Nhazu, Tsaubern, Bosche,Felecca, Xebec, Misrach, Chihaya, Quillard, Servillah, Lycia, Roberto, Eusmil,Nimni, Yovel, Autar, Buchse, Darrow

---------------------------------Mark: AnticipationDescription: Raises AccuracyCharacters: Chein, Selen, Felecca, Fredegund, Chihaya, Meruvis, Mourgent, Yovel,Wustum, Icas

---------------------------------Mark: CharismaDescription: Raises the likelihood of being attacked.Note: Similar to the Firefly Rune. Only use this on high defense characters.Characters: Diulf, Vaslof, Selen, Rajim, Chrodechild, Fredegund, Misrach

---------------------------------Mark: StealthDescription: Lowers the Likelihood of being targeted by the enemy.Characters: Zenoa, Diadora, Luvais, Geschutz, Xebec, Yomi, Chihaya, Khemia,Taj, Yula, Servillah, Lycia, Namna, Savina, Icas, Mun-Tsang

---------------------------------Mark: Full of LifeDescription: Restores own HP a little(5%) at the end of every turnCharacters: Diulf, Ordovic, Megion, Vaslof, Chein, Bosche, Shams, Yadima,Quillard, Zahra, Nemne, Muro, Diiwica

---------------------------------Mark: DesperationDescription: Self can sometimes suddenly recover when Unconscious.Note: Sometimes revives a character when he or she hits 0 HP.Characters: Vaslof, Tsaubern, Dogha, Bosche, Jale, Keflen, Yula

---------------------------------Mark: Magic AbsorbDescription: Restores own MP by 5% of damage caused to enemy.Characters: Zenoa, Enumclaw, Neira, Diadora, Luvais, Zayin, Sphiel, Mubal,Meruvis, Yadima, Maybelle, Minen, Len-Lien, Autar, Buchse, Mun-Tsang

---------------------------------Mark: Immunity

Description: Prevents the Poison Status Effect.Characters: Zenoa, Vaslof, Enumclaw, Resno, Luo-Tao, Chein, Tsaubern, Bosche,Rajim, Dromon, Xebec, Shams, Nova, Tigre, Gilliam, Indrik, Hafin, Keflen,Yadima, Quillard, Nomno, Servillah, Kow-Low, Eusmil, Yod, Nakil, Diiwica,Savina, Numnu, Icas, Tuhululu

---------------------------------Mark: Clear-HeadedDescription: Prevents the Confusion Status.Characters: Diadora, Geschutz, Rajim, Nova, Tigre, Yomi, Meruvis, Mourgent,Yula, Guntram, Nictis, Kashgar, Namna, Ouragan

---------------------------------Mark: LimberDescription: Prevents the Paralysis Status.Characters: Diadora, Belemuel, Luo-Tao, Chein, Dromon, Felecca, Xebec, Manaril,Tigre, Keflen, Yadima, Amaralicht, Nomno, Lycia, Nimni, Maybelle, Lubberkin,Yod, Hotupa, Nakil, Nemne, Lathilda, Numnu, Icas, Mun-Tsang

---------------------------------Mark: EquilibriumDescription: Prevents the Unbalance Status Effect.Note: This works extremely well when paired up with skills like Earthspasm.Characters: Zenoa, Vaslof, Geschutz, Luo-Tao, Selen, Chrodechild, Felecca,Fredegund, Mourgent, Lycia, Guntram, Yod, Hotupa, Sisuca, Nemne, Yovel,Lathilda, Darrow, Numnu, Icas, Mun-Tsang, Tuhululu

---------------------------------Mark: Burning SpiritDescription: Sometimes causes the Fury Status to self at the start of battle.Note: Self Only, does not always occur.Characters: Diulf, Ordovic, Megion, Vaslof, Neira, Belemuel, Nhazu, Bosche,Jale, Rajim, Dromon, Shams, Nova, Misrach, Keflen, Yadima, Quillard, Lycia,Roberto, Nictis, Nimni, Kashgar, Yod, Hotupa, Autar, Wustum, Buchse, Logan

---------------------------------Mark: EnlightenmentDescription: Sometimes causes Alert Status to self at the start of battle.Note: Self Only, does not always occur.Characters: Liu, Zenoa, Megion, Diadora, Belemuel, Felecca, Shams, Mubal,Indrik, Yomi, Hafin, Keflen, Mun-Tsang

---------------------------------Mark: AutobarrierDescription: Sometimes raises Magic Defense at the start of battle.Note: Self Only, does not always occur.Characters: Liu, Enumclaw, Geschutz, Zayin, Nhazu, Fredegund, Manaril, Sophia,Gilliam, Mubal, Indrik, Asad, Hafin, Hina, Lycia, Nictis, Sisuca, Nemne,Hao-Shi, Lathilda, Tuhululu

---------------------------------Mark: AutoshieldDescription: Sometimes raises Physical Defense at the start of battle.Note: Self Only, does not always occur.Characters: Liu, Ordovic, Enumclaw, Neira, Geschutz, Zayin, Luo-Tao, Nhazu,

Tsaubern, Chrodechild, Manaril, Sophia, Gilliam, Indrik, Hafin, Hina, Nictis,Nofret, Sisuca, Nemne, Wustum, Hao-Shi, Lathilda, Darrow, Tuhululu

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--- Miscellaneous ---

===============================================================================-s8mcs-Thank you for reading my Suikoden Tierkreis Guide. I hope it was helpful toyou! As of now, this guide is nowhere near the level of completion that I'dlike it to be, but because of demand, I find that I am forced to post itearly in its development.

To be done:Finish Quests SectionProofread/Complete Rewrite of Main WalkthroughCooperative Attacks Section?Basic Character information section?

If you're interested in using my guide on your site, everything in theoriginal version, found on GameFAQs, must remain intact and all credit must begiven to the original author, "Cyril" or Stephanie Nutter.

If you're a reader and wish to contact the author of this guide, UnfortunatelyI no longer give my EMail in my guides due to a busy schedule in real life.I apologize for this inconvenience.

Credits:http://www.suikosource.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=59&t=10449For some information on how to recruit certain Stars.http://tierkreis.half-moon.orgThe Japanese Tierkreis Wiki, which gave me some hints on how to complete someQuests.

Version Information:

Version 0.75 - March 29th, 2009: Initial Release. About 75% of the main gamecomplete and some Quests written, but unsorted.Version 1.0 - April 1st, 2009: Main Walkthrough Complete, Stars of DestinySection complete. More Quests Added, but still unsorted. Added information tothe Basics section. Version 1.1 - April 3rd, 2009: Quests sorted, "Marks of the Stars" Sectionadded.Version 1.15 - April 7th, 2009: A few typos fixed, Namna information added,and a few questions added to the FAQ.

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