Make your way downstairs, and follow the path, walk (or run) underneath the center purple platform, and into the doorway with the torches. Inside here, approach the purple flame on the pedestal, and use X (or your action button) on it. Doing this will cause the flame to die out and disappear. Leave the room and go back into the main room with the large center platform.
Run up the nearby stairs and follow the path again, and make your way over to the center circular platform. Use the action button again. You, Kid, and whoever will be warped to another area. After the conversation, approach the large doors, and watch the strange cinema...
It was just a dream! You find this out once Serge's mother wakes him up. Once Serge (also-known-as you) is awakened, search the bed to find Serge's Secret stash--200g to be exact. Now search the dark area near the doorway to find the Tablet Element. Head out of the bedroom, and speak with Serge's mother. She'll tell you that you had slept in until high noon, and that Leena was looking for you, and that you should go and meet her. Do as she says (she IS your mother you know!), and leave the house.
Once outside, speak with the first man to the left, and he'll tell you about a swordfish. Run to the left and speak with the second man, and he'll ask you if you think the swordfish is the largest you've ever seen. Say yes (agree with him), and he'll thank you and hand you a Komodo Scale for being so nice to him.
Now head to the east, and speak to the old ladies if you please. Run to the right some more, and speak with the girl in Red. She sells Elements and Weapons/Armor. Use her to buy any element or to forge a piece of armor or a weapon that you would like, although she doesn't carry everything. Run up the small wooden ramp that is to the north of her, and speak with the small child. He'll explain to you that necklaces made out of Komodo scales are "all the rage". Give him your Komodo Scale for free, and he'll give you the Uplift Element in return for your kindness.
Go into the house that is to the right of your house, and search the empty pot next to the large green plant. You will find the Photon-Ray Element inside! Exit the house, and enter the next house to the right, just past the Pier Entrance. Talk to the Komodo Expert inside to find some tips from him. Now head down the stairs to the right, and speak with the old fisherman. He'll tell you about his life, and about his wife and daughter. After the conversation, he'll give you a Shark Tooth Amulet.
Leave the house, and run right and head into the next house to the right. Speak with everyone in here to learn about some soup, a stripper, and some nasty ñRadical Dreamerî thieves. Head out the door that is to the very right of the room, and enter the next room. Approach the bed near the window, and you'll find a Heckran Bone. Head right and search the chest to find the Ivory Helmet. After getting the items, leave the house.
Once outside, head back to the girl in red, and search her little cart to get the Shellfish Frame. Pretty cool. Head back up the small wooden ramp, and head on over to the Pier to meet Leena. When you meet her, she'll chew you out for being late, and be angry with you. She'll ask you to make a Komodo Necklace, and tell you to go and collect Komodo Scales for her...3 to be exact. She says to meet her at Opassa Beach when you get them all. In the meantime...head off to Lizard Rock!
Now leave and head back past your house to the west, and run past the Giant Swordfish, and onto the next screen to the far left. Here you will meet Radius, an old man who knows TONS about Elements and such. Listen to him, and agree to learn about Elements from him. This starts a pretty long tutorial on how to fight with Elements, and will teach you a lot on how to use them. When the tutorial is done, speak to Poshul (that pink dog thing running around), and give ñitî the Heckran Bone as a gift. Poshul will be so happy and thankful for the gift that "it" will join your party!
Speak to the locales around here if you wish, then head into the house near Radius. In here you will learn how to save your game, and what to use to save. You'll learn about the Record of Fate, which is a green crystal that lets you save your game. Exit the house, and run to the very right of the screen, and onto the World Map.
Save your game here, then head southwest to Lizard Rock. Push the pink rock out of your way at the beginning, and head south, then right. There is a treasure chest just beyond some enemies. The chest contains Fireball. If you want this Element, then go ahead and fight the 3 monsters blocking the path to get to the chest.(I would get it if I were you) If not, then skip this chest. Now take the southeast path to the next screen. Either avoid or fight the monster here, then follow the path all the way until you get to an area on the far west, a spot with a hole in the ground. Hop into the hole to come out on an island not too far from here. This island has a treasure chest on it. Inside is a @Bone. Take it, then get off the island, and into the surrounding water.
Fight the monsters that appear in front of the small hole in the side of the island to the north, then run through it to get to the other side. Here you will find another Treasure Chest, this one containing an Ivory Helmet. Also, all around this island you will find Komodo pups running about. They are hard to catch, since they run away whenever you get near them. You'll have to catch them, then fight them in order to get their Komodo Scales. Here is how to catch all of the Komodo Pups:
(In order of when you see them):
1.) For the first one, run over to it so that it runs into the small cave opening. Now push the pink rock over the hole it just ran into to block it's path. Ok, now just run over to where the Pup is, and force it to run into the cave again. Surprise! The Komodo Pup is trapped inside the cave, since you blocked off the other exit with the rock. Run into the cave and fight the Pup, along with 2 other monsters. After the battle, you will find a Komodo Scale!
2.) This is for the second Pup, the one that is on the Southeast screen. This pup runs into the southern pond if it sees you. For now, just ignore it. Instead, fight the Beach Bums that are to the west of the pond. After the fight, push the pink rock into the pond. This will cause the Treasure Chest to rise to the surface, and will allow you access to it's contents. Open it to find Silver Loupe! Now it's time to get that second pup. Head north a bit, and run up the green plant that has a Beach Bum on it. Fight the Beach Bum and continue up the plant. At the top, fight the second Beach Bum. Now run to the edge of the cliff to see the Pup running around below you. Now when the pup gets near you, press X to jump on it and catch it. This may take a few tries to get the Pup though. Once again, after the battle, you will find a Komodo Scale!
3.) This is one of the easier Pups to get. This one is located in the area with the hole in the ground. Just start chasing the Komodo Pup around in a circle until you finally catch it. Fight it and win to find a Komodo Scale! Oh, and you'll have your first boss fight as well after you beat the 2 Komodo Pups...
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BOSS: MAMA KOMODO
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This first boss fight isn't really all that hard, but you might need to use one Cure Element, and possibly two if you suck and didnÍt fight all monsters like I advise. She uses water-based attacks, so keep at her with plenty of Fire-based Elements like Fireball or just be tough and slash her to death, both work unless you are low on life.
After the fight, you'll receive the last Komodo Scale! Now exit to the World Map, and go south of Lizard Rock, to Opassa Beach to meet Leena. Once there, Leena will arrive after a short wait, and take the Komodo Scales from you. Now you'll watch a long conversation, and a short but sweet cut-scene. You'll find yourself laying in the sand alone, and that Leena disappeared or something. Head back to the village.
On your way back, on the second screen you enter, look near the pond where you first found a floating treasure chest, and you'll find a new chest near the pond. Open it to find @Bone. Now back on the first screen where you found the first chest and the first Komodo Pup, you'll see another chest, this one being guarded by a Komodo Pup. Defeat the Pup to gain access to the chest, and to get another Ivory Helmet! Ok, now return to Arni Village to find Leena.
Once back at the village, you should find Leena back where you first met her--on the Pier. Speak to Leena to discover a bizarre twist...but I'll let you find out what, since I don't like spoiling a good story for people. ; )
If you need some rest for yourself, then head back to your house, and you can get some much needed rest upstairs...but beware that you'll be forced to pay 100G! Search the room up here to find a Magma Bomb as well. Leave the Village and head onto the World Map again. Head northwest to Cape Howl.
Ok, once here, avoid the steaming geysers, and run over to the first treasure chest to the left to find Electro Jolt. Climb the ladder that is to the northeast of it to find another Chest, this one containing @Bone. Now just run north to the next screen. Run north and examine the tombstone/rock...
After some talk, Kid (or "Girl" as she's referred to right now) will enter, and get on your side when the hoodlums come to take you away.
_RANDOM QUOTE TIME:_
"I'm gonna kick yer sorry arses so hard you'll kiss the moons!"
Ahem. Time for a Boss Fight of sorts...
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BOSS: KARSH (As well as Peppor and Solt)
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This boss fight is a bit harder than the first one, but still pretty easy. Your main focus should be on Karsh, the leader, since he's more dangerous, and can take a lot more damage than the other two. Normal attacks don't work so well on Karsh, so pound him into the ground with tons of Elements, Fireball works pretty good, but almost any Element Attack is fine. Keep note that Kid is now fighting along side with you, but Poshul is not.
After the fight, Karsh, Peppor and Solt all run away in fear. Kid will talk with you for a while, then ask if she can join you. Here is where some serious thinking must come into play. Two things can happen here:
A) You can let her join you NOW, but then Leena will never be able to join your party for the rest of the game...
B) Or you can deny her acceptance into your party, and she'll run away and join you later. This way, Leena will be able to join your party
I definitely say go with option B, since if you do this, Leena will be able to join you, as will Kid later on in the game and LeenaÍs magic kicks butt. You'll get the best of both worlds if you are patient. When she runs off, Poshul will come back to you. You'll end up back in your old house, and Leena will enter and speak with you a bit. After some talk, she'll join your party! She'll also tell you that you should head over to Fossil Valley. Leave the house, but instead of going back to the World Map, go into the house where you met the fisherman in the basement earlier (the first house to the right of the Pier). Head into the basement and speak with him. You'll learn about Mojo, and the ways of his life now. Hand him the Shark Tooth, and he'll freak out. Start to leave, but as you leave, Mojo will come to life!
He'll join your party as well. Select your 3 party members (I have Serge, Leena, and Poshul right now because Mojo Sucks), then go out to the World Map and save your game.
Head to the north, and into Fossil Valley. Your main goal as of right now is to get to Termina, but you can only get there by heading through Fossil Valley first. Run past the two men near the entrance, and head around the bend to the west. Speak to the man blocking the ladder to the north, and he'll ask you if you are the Exorcists they were expecting. Say yes, and he'll let you pass and climb the ladder. Do this. Run north some more, and you should find a Bell flower on a peak. Pick it, then run back to the other side of the area, and run north some more to find a lonely skull. Agree to help him find his parts.
Run south a bit and get near the tent that is set up. Climb down the side of the cliff, and the man at the top will warn you about a monster that is down there. Ignore him, and continue down to the bottom, and you should spot a rather large bird to the left of the screen. Run over to the un-hatched egg near the bird, then run off fast so the mother bird doesn't see you. You know have the Big Egg! Return to the first screen with the ladder.
Climb down the ladder, and head west. At the end of the path is none other than Solt and Peppor, who are blocking your path to Termina. You'll hear them arguing about the recent fight, then Solt spots you. Uh oh...(yeah right)
RANDOM QUOTE TIME:
Lets Shake it...(the words of a moron) ; )
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BOSS: SOLT AND PEPPOR
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This fight is just like the previous fight with Solt and Peppor, but this time they are alone. Remember that Peppor has Red Elements as his main weapon, and Solt has some Yellow Elements. Just pound them with some Green Elements if you have any, and just try to defeat them both at the same time (almost, but Peppor has a higher HP number than Solt, so he can take longer to defeat than Solt).
After the fight, your party members should have leveled up. Now continue north to reach the World Map. Run to the northwest, and to the large City of Termina.
Right when you enter Termina, and before you can do anything, you will find that Glenn (a dragoon) is looking for a Bell flower, and the merchant will tell him that they are out of Bell flower because of the "ruckus" at Fossil Valley. Hmmm... Anyways, after he leaves, run right, and head into the Inn. Either stay the night to heal up, or don't, it's up to you. There is also a Record of Fate in here. Save your game pronto. Leave the Inn.
Outside, head up the stairs, and enter the Shop. The clerk will speak with Leena for a bit, then she'll offer some Elements. Buy up as much as you can for later, because you'll need it. Now leave the Shop, and run up the next set of stairs. At the top you will find the Statue Shiner talking to the giant statue. Talk to him and he'll tell you about Lord Viper's manor, and how the guards are very powerful, the ones who guard his manor that is.
Right after the conversation, Kid will come running in again, and tells you that "we" have to sneak into Viper Manor. She'll offer to join your party again. This time it is good to let her join, since (to my knowledge), this doesn't affect anything at all. After letting her join, she'll give you the Tele-Porter! This is a great gadget that lets you switch party members from afar without finding them! The catch? You can only use it at a Record of Fate, or on the World Map...the same requirements for saving your game.
Examine the corner that is to the left of the statue to find a hidden person trying to cool off. "Understand" him, and he'll give you a new frame--the "Tea for Three" frame. Go down the stairs again, and head right onto the next screen. In here, run to the right and some kids will come running in, and the merchant will show you a mermaid! After some talk, Korcha will come running in, and ruin the show. Once he leaves, continue to the right, and run downstairs.
Head on past the house, and make your way around the bend near the water, until you reach the people on the small island. You will overhear them speaking about the Bell flower. He will ask you for the Bell flower you have. You can charge anything, and they will pay it. I charged 99G, and he payed it. Now return the way you came, and run down to Korcha. To get there,run northwest, and underneath the house. Speak with him, and he'll tell you that he will take you to Viper Manor if you have a guide.
Time to choose a guide: Either Guile, Pierre, or Nikki. I personally like Guile, but it's your choice:
GUILE: Just go to the bar to find him, and allow him to join your party.
PIERRE: After Kid has said you must go to Viper Manor to find out what is going on, head into ZappaÍs Black Smith shop. Go into the back room and talk to Pierre. After that, go out the door in the same room and talk to the kid running around in circles. After he gives you the medal, go back in and use the medal by Pierre. He will then join your party. Then go to the Manor and choose pretend sick after the guards turn you away. then fight everything. DonÍt forget that chest behind the Gate.
NIKKI: Just go to the west from where you came into Termina, and you will see a boat. Run into his dressing room to find some guy, and he'll ask you to find Nikki in Shadow Forest. You see him pretty quick. Now just follow him and save him from those stupid bird things?!
Now after getting Guile, (or whoever, but these next few paragraphs are for Guile only) return to Korcha and he will take you to Viper Manor Bluffs. Oh, and on your way back, speak to the Churro seller, and tell him that his Churros are too expensive, and recommend that they be cheaper. Give him a lower price, and they'll start to sell. Now you can speak to him whenever you need to heal up, since he gives you free churros!
Once you get to the Bluffs, it's time to climb some rocks. Soon after you reach the second screen, someone starts to toss rocks and boulders down at you. Make your way up the mountain, avoiding the rocks as you go. You can also try to reach the Treasure Chests that you find as you go along, but beware, they are hard to get. Another thing to avoid are the steam geysers that shoot out of the rocks as well. Avoid these, or you will fall to the bottom again. NOTE: sometimes you will use this to get treasure chests!
When you get to the area with only 3 different paths to go up, take the left-most path to find a chest containing Meteorite! Return to the other paths, and take one of them up. Beware of the Lock Nest monsters that are hiding within the mountain as you climb, for they will jump out at you at any moment.
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BOSS: ACACIA PUTS (Privates: in other words: Wusses!)
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This fight, once again, isn't too tough, just as long you use the proper techniques when fighting the two Acacia puts. First of all, use tons of Green Elements, since they take lots of damage from these type of attacks. Pounding them with Tech Skills helps also. ; )
When the fight has ended, a large bird will come flying in, and take care of the Acacia puts for you, after he misses you ; )...unfortunately, you will now have to fight another boss: this bird...
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BOSS: KING MOAMAN & MOAMANS
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This fight might seem hard at first, but it really isn't. The trick is to use White Elements to beat King moaman first, then slaughter the other two Moamans after he is gone. Use plenty of Elements on them, and use Magma Bomb or Meteorite for some great results, as well as Photon Ray. Just make sure you get rid of KING MOAMAN FIRST!, and you should do ok for the rest of the fight with the Moamans.
As the battle ends, Guile says that you should wait until nighttime comes around to enter the Manor. You will then watch a kick- butt movie showing the Viper Manor.
Immediately run through the door where you start to find a Treasure Chest containing Turn Blue! Leave out the door, and head north to the dragon stables to find a Record of Fate, and some Dragons. Make sure you avoid the guards as well as the green spotlight in order to avoid fights with the guards, unless you want to fight them, hmmm, this isnÍt a bad idea
Once inside the barn, save your game, then talk to the old man at the top. He'll ask you if you are the helpers, and say yes. He'll explain how to feed the dragons, and that you will need to feed them 10 times to get the Manor Key that you need. Feed them more times to get special items. Once you have done this 10 times, you will receive the Manor Key from the man. Oh, and he'll also give you the KneePad! Here are what else he gives you for feeding the Dragons:
_____________________________ | | | | Times | Reward | |_________|___________________| | | | | 10 | KneePad | | | | | 20 | Bronze Helmet | | | | | 30 | Bronze Mail | | | | | 40 | Recover All | | | | | 100 | Iron Vest | | | | |_________|___________________|
Grab the Key from the cupboard, then leave the barn.
Head west to the second screen, then northwest to the third screen to find the Manor Gates. Make sure to avoid the guards as well as the green spotlight in order to avoid fights with the guards again. Listen to the guard's conversation, and take the Turn Yellow from the chest near the main gate. Use the Manor Key on the gate, and now you will have to fight the four guards on the other side.
Once inside, approach the statue that is to the north, and try to input a code. No matter what you put in, you will fall into a hole in the ground. The Dragoons will mess with you and your party, and after a bit of conversation, you will be forced to fight them. Once the fight is over with (it's an easy fight), your party members will disguise themselves as Dragoons. Run down the nearby stairs. At the foot of the stairs, turn left, and talk with the guard here. He'll say something about hiding the Parlor Key. DonÍt forget the chest in the bottom right, its a boxer boys and well youÍll get after you try it. so return back upstairs, then go through the door to the left, then the first door to the north, which is the eating area. Speak to Glenn here to find the code for the door upstairs. Follow him There is a Record of Fate here, as well as Glenn. Examine the wall to the north of Glenn to find "This Week's Code", which is the code to the snake statue. BE SURE TO WRITE THIS CODE DOWN Get the Dragoons Honor from the Treasure Chest in the dining room, then leave the area. Return back through the door you entered through, then run past your cell, and through the door to the right of it. Speak to the guards here, and they'll ask for the password. DO NOT say anything at all,(if you don't want to fight them, I suggest you do because they are wusses!) just sit there. The password is silence according to the guards. They will move and let you enter the room.