VIII) ABOUT THE GUIDE

This walkthrough is broken down into chapters based on the enemies of the region. It will begin with a listing of the locations. Next to the name is the recommended level to travel to the location. You can get there at lower level, but with the advised level you should be able to handle the enemies without frustration. Under the location will be a listing of the various items to find and a listing of the stores and what they have followed by what you objectives are in this place. This will occasionally be interrupted by a Boss section containing notes how to fight the boss of a given place. Also a Secrets section may punctuate this section, revealing game spoilers. These will be noticeably marked to allow you to avoid reading them if you don't want major spoilers. Next will be a listing of all non-boss enemies. Lastly, a Tips and Tactics section that is meant to give you some good strategies against the enemies in the region and other odds and ends will appear.

IX) GUIDE

Chapter 1

LEMELE - 1

Inn: 4/8

Apprentices: none are here except in the beginning of the game

Find: Antidote,Potion,1 Magic Herb,1 Opal (x2),Mirror

Weapon Shop:Armory,Psytech Sword,Psytech Armor,Animity Sword,Cotton Robe,Fire Axe

Item Store:Potion1,Opal,Potion 2,Pearl,M Herb,1 Topaz,Antid,Bottle of Power

This is where you begin your quest. Just collect the items and outside to build your level.

RABLESK - 3

Inn: 6/12

Apprentices: no apprentices show up here

Find: Potion 1,Protection Seed,Whistle (special)

Weapon Shop:Armory,Psytech Sword,Psytech Armor ,Animity Sword,Cotton Robe,Psytech Axe,Xtrite Shield,

Petrified Staff,Light Dagger

Item Store:Potion1,Opal,Potion2,Pearl,M Herb1,Topaz,Antid,Bottle of Protection

Head to Rablesk to get information and to upgrade your equipment. Here you'll find out a few things. Romus has taken the Earth Key, so travelers cannot get through the Cave of Earth to go west. Also, you'll be offered a deal by Gain. He'll give you a map if you retrieve the key.

ARAN CASTLE - 5

Find: Psytech Sword,Topaz,Potion 1 (x2),Power Seed,Opal

You're here to kill Romus, but take your time to explore the castle. After he's dead, all the enemies will vanish, allowing you to search without interruption.

Boss:Romus HP: 300 MP: ? G: 240 EX: 528

Abilities: HP Catcher, MP Catcher

Build your level up to 8 before tackling Romus. Start the fight using Defense 1 or B Protect. Then if you're a warrior use a B Power then begin attacking it. If you are using Esuna, Valsu, or Lejes use Ice 1 or Fire 1. Replenish your MP with a M Herb 1. Heal yourself as needed. Victory nets you the earth key.

***************SECRET***************

If you want to slay Romus with ease,

let him kill you (transfer all you money to gems first).

Then go seethe man in Rablesk with an upset wife.

He'll give you the Whistle.

Use this in the fight against Romus and

he'll die immediately.

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ENEMIES

Hermit: HP: 18 MP: 0 G: 12 EX: 26

Abilities: none

Wyvern: HP: 21 MP: 0 G: 15 EX: 33

Abilities: none

Demon: HP: 30 MP: 30 G: 15 EX: 33

Abilities: Poison, Defense 2, Heal 1

Statue: HP: 50 MP: 0 G: 14 EX: 30

Abilities: none

Chimera HP: 40 MP: 30 G: 16 EX: 35

Abilities: MP Catcher

TIPS & TACTICS

* In the beginning, Wyverns can take you out with ease. Use Ice 1 or Fire 1 if available against them. Otherwise running may be your best strategy.

* In Aran Castle, Chimera can drain you MP. Use Ice 1, Fire 1, or Laser 1 to kill them fast to avoid losing too many MPs for the fight against Romus.

* The Defend-Attack strategy works well here, however, as you advance in level a strait attack may eliminate a foe. Also, Power, B Power, and the Moon Rune double your strength. This is a better alternative to the Defend-Attack strategy, especially late in the game.