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Jade Empire - Strategy Guide (Page 01)

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            1 .................. Table of Contents
             2 .................. Introduction
              3 .................. Legal, Contact, and Version History
               4 .................. Game Overview
                                         A)  Controls
                                         B)  Starting Characters
                                         C)  Combat
                5 .................. Walkthrough: The Way of the Open Palm
                 6 .................. Walkthrough: The Way of the Closed Fist
                  7 .................. Quests
                   8 .................. Appendices
                                          A)  Styles
                                          B)  Techniques
                                          C)  Followers
                                          D)  The Dragon Amulet
                                          E)  Literary Works
                    9 .................. Credits



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                      Excerpt from the Jade Empire Manual:
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              "The  Jade  Empire. Fashioned from  the  Void by the
              will  of  the  Great  Dragon  and  blessed from  its
              creation,  the  empire  stands  at the  heart of the
              civilized world -  a cultural wellspring in a sea of
              barbarity.

              The majesty of the Sun dynasty has guided our people
              for generations,  preserving our prosperity through-
              out the ages. The peace of the realm was broken only
              when nature itself rebelled, withering the land in a
              decade of thirst.  But even this the Emperor Sun Hai
              would  not allow.  For  when  he  declared  the Long
              Drought at an end, it was so.

              Though you were raised  far from the benevolent gaze
              of the  Emperor,  you  have learned much here in Two
              Rivers  -  including  control over your body and the
              mastery  of your  mind.  But the end of your time at
              this  borderland  school draws near. Now, experience
              will  replace  lessons  as  you  travel  beyond  the
              shelter  of  Two Rivers.  Remember  that  though the
              reach of the Empire  stretches far, powerful spirits
              lurk just  beneath  the  surface,  and the threat of
              chaos is ever present.

              It is natural that,  as  an  orphan,  you would have
              many  questions.  And, while your inquiries  to this
              points  have  been met with silence, perhaps on this
              day, answers at last will find you."

  It is with these words that the Jade Empire manual greets you, and you have to
  admit that it is a fairly promising, mysterious intro. It sets the scene for
  Bioware's newest creation, the highly expected, Wuxia-inspired game that many
  enthusiastic previewers already deemed candidate for Game of the Year. It is,
  in my opinion, indeed a great game, if not a bit short, and I'd love to share
  my thoughts on the strategy incorporated in the Chinese world of myth with
  you. Which is why I am writing this FAQ. I aim to offer detailed solutions on
  all the main- and sidequests, as well as provide you with the locations of the
  different treasures (gems, books, etc.) found in the game.

  My name is BWillemsen, which is just an abbrevation of my real name, which is 
  Barry Willemsen. I have wrote some FAQs up to now, but this is my first try at a 
  true RPG, so bear with me if the document suffers from beginner flaws. I will try 
  to correct them as I find them. Typos, of course, are inevitable in a walkthrough 
  of this size, but the I will try to make as few as possible.

  If you wish to place this FAQ (or part of it) on your site, please read the
  conditions stated in section three, "Legal, Contact and Version History", to
  keep everything going smoothly. I doubt anyone is reading this part of the
  FAQ at all, but I still urge you to play the game and solve the quests
  yourself if it's your first time through. It really isn't that hard.


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                    Copyright 2005 and after Barry Willemsen
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  Before you read anything of the FAQ, please read this and make sure you agree
  with the terms and conditions included in the text below:
  
    All trademarks and copyrights contained in this document are owned by their
    respective trademark and copyright holders. This may not be reproduced under
    any circumstances except for personal, private use. It may not be placed on
    any web site or otherwise distributed publicly without advance written
    permission. Use of this guide on any other web site or as a part of any
    public display is strictly prohibited, and a violation of copyright.

  In other words, just mail me for permission before placing this FAQ or pieces 
  of it on your site. You can find my e-mail adress in the Contact Info section 
  below.


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                                  Contact Info
                                 --------------

  If you discover a major error in this FAQ, would like to submit a strategy
  that isn't included in here, or have a question about the game that isn't
  answered  in this FAQ, you can e-mail me at the following adress:

    kryptondragon(at)hotmail(dot)com

  Of course, there are some restrictions on e-mailing me:
  
    - Don't send me SPAM
    - Make sure the subject line is recognizable. Weird topics will not be read
      and deleted immediately.
    - E-mails with questions that are answered (or soon will be) in the FAQ will
      not be replied to.
    - Don't ask for cheats or any other strategies: all tactics I know are in
      this FAQ
    - If you have negative things to say about this FAQ you can always send them
      to me, as long as the mails remain polite and have a normal topic. I'll 
      rewrite some parts of the FAQ if I have to, and credit the one who has
      located the error in the Credits section.

  If you have some original strategies, to submit or you know easier methods 
  to beat all those fights, e-mails will be gladly accepted. I will put the
  strategy/hint/tip in a highlighted spot with your name above it in the update.
  Just remember that e-mails probably won't be replied to the first day
  afterwards. I still have lots of things to do myself and I won't be able to
  read my mail every day.


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                                Version History
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    Version 0.05 -  Submitted on 04/29/2005
                    Just couldn't wait to release it. Only a skeleton as of
                    now, but I'm definitely working on it. Quests and Appendix
                    are still heavily under construction, I haven't started
                    an Open Palm walkthrough yet, and Closed Fist walkthrough
                    is done up to the beginning of Chapter 2. Wowzers.

    Version 0.1  -  Submitted on 05/03/2005
                    It seems that, even though just a skeleton frame, this FAQ
                    has gotten a lot of attention, both from other sites and
                    readers. I am grateful for all of your opinions, and you
                    should have been properly credited in the Credits section
                    by now. Don't stop contributing, but please consider that
                    the FAQ is far from complete and I need to add a lot of
                    things, which will happen in the near future.

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                                      _____
                                     /  A  \
                                  ------------
                                    Controls
                                  ------------

  =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
  PRE-GAME MENU CONFIGURATION
  =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
    D-Pad            --  Highlight different options (1)
    Left Thumbstick  --  Highlight different options (2)
    A Button         --  Confirm a highlighted option (1)
    START            --  Confirm a highlighted option (2)
    B Button         --  Cancel a previously selected option
    BACK             --  Return to previous menu

  =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
  ADVENTURE MODE CONFIGURATION
  =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
    Left Thumbstick  --  Move your character
    Right Thumbstick --  Control camera (click for 1st-person view)
    START            --  Display in-game menu
    BACK             --  Pause game (then press X to display controls)
    A Button         --  Action (talk, pick up object, etc)
    X Button         --  Toggle mini-map (small/large/off)
    Y Button         --  Toggle run in Focus Mode
    B Button         --  Forward Tumble
    White Button     --  Chi Heal
    Left Trigger     --  Switch targets counterclockwise
                         Cycle through in-game menus
    Right Trigger    --  Switch targets clockwise
                         Cycle through in-game menus

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  COMBAT MODE CONFIGURATION
  =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
    Left Thumbstick  --  Move your character
    Right Thumbstick --  Control camera
    START            --  Display in-game menu
    BACK             --  Pause combat
    A Button         --  Basic Attack
    X Button         --  Power Attack
    Y Button         --  Toggle Focus Mode
    B Button         --  Block
    White Button     --  Chi Heal
    Black Button     --  Toggle Chi Strike
    Left Trigger     --  Switch targets counterclockwise
    Right Trigger    --  Switch targets clockwise
    D-Pad            --  Switch between styles

    A, A, A          --  Basic attack combo
    A + X            --  Area attack
    L + R            --  Free Target Mode
    B + Up           --  Flip towards opponent
    B + Down         --  Flip away from opponent
    B + Left         --  Roll to the left
    B + Right        --  Roll to the right

  NOTE: The button configuration in the In-Game Menu is displayed in the bottom
        of the screen, since it is different for every distinct submenu.


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                             -----------------------
                               Starting Characters
                             -----------------------


  You can choose six (seven in the Limited Edition) characters to start the game
  with. Instead of choosing the most attractive model or textures, you should
  try to pick one which fits your playing style best. There are four kinds of
  characters: Fast, Strong, Magic, and Balanced. In my opinion, it is best to
  choose a Balanced character if it's your first time through. But it really
  remains your choice. The default characters are these (though you can change
  their name if you wish):


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    [MALE]   Furious Ming
    [FEMALE] Radiant Jen Zi
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      TYPE:             Fast
      STARTING STYLES:  Thousand Cuts
                        Heavenly Wave

      A fast character may not be the strongest, but he can maintain
      Focus in battle longer than others, easily sidestepping strikes
      and delivering counterattacks with blinding speed.

        130 Health           -  Body    3
        120 Chi              -  Spirit  2
        150 Focus            -  Mind    5


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    [MALE] Tiger Shen
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      TYPE:             Strong
      STARTING STYLES:  White Demon
                        Heavenly Wave

      A strong character trades speed and magical aptitude for raw
      strength and power, enabling him to dish out and withstand much
      more damage than other warriors.

        150 Health           -  Body    5
        120 Chi              -  Spirit  2
        130 Focus            -  Mind    3


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    [MALE]   Monk Zeng [Limited Edition unique]
    [FEMALE] Scholar Ling
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      TYPE:             Magic
      STARTING STYLES:  Leaping Tiger
                        Heavenly Wave

      Though not as physically strong as others, a magic character is
      the best at channelling Chi to enhance physical strikes and fuel
      powerful elemental magics.

        120 Health           -  Body    2
        150 Chi              -  Spirit  5
        130 Focus            -  Mind    3


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    [MALE]   Lu the Prodigy
    [FEMALE] Wu the Lotus Blossom
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      TYPE:             Balanced
      STARTING STYLES:  Legendary Strike
                        Heavenly Wave

      While not the fastest or strongest of warriors, the balanced
      character is the most versatile. The balanced character excels
      at adapting to exploit his enemies' weaknesses.

        140 Health           -  Body    4
        130 Chi              -  Spirit  3
        130 Focus            -  Mind    3


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                                   ----------
                                     Combat
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  In a game like Jade Empire, encounters with hostile entities are, of course,
  completely inevitable. Combat is sudden and plentiful, ranging from martial
  combat with normal, human opponents to fighting the Greater Demons of the
  Underworld. The combat controls have been listed above, but I still want to
  give some tips on fighting in general:

    - Always target the enemy closest by you.
    - Never walk around, always move by rolling or flipping by using the B
      button in conjunction with the Left Thumbstick. This way, you will
      avoid getting caught up in an enemy combo.
    - Charge into an opponent by doing a forward tumble, they will be stunned
      for a small period of time. Use this to get in a combo, and then repeat
      it. This works especially well on big demons, as you can usually dive
      through their legs (!).
    - Never start an attack from the front. Always use B + Up to flip over
      your opponent, then charge them from behind.
    - Don't block too much. Evading and staying on the offensive is much more
      efficient and enjoyable.
    - Unless you're facing a particularly tough opponent or boss, refrain from
      using your weapons too much. They cost Focus, and Focus is much better
      spent on Focus Mode.
    - Practice on using Harmonic Combos to obliterate your opponents much more
      quickly.
    - Chi Strike is useless and a waste of spiritual energy. Don't use it.
        --> Read section about Chi Strike below and tell me what you think.
    - If you find yourself surrounded and wounded, use an Area Attack (A+X) to
      knock adversaries back, and then use Chi Heal (white button).
    - Remember that you can always use Chi Heal, also when OUT of combat.
    - Support styles are better than magic styles, since they cost you know Chi
      to perform, and they are usually easier to set up Harmonic Combos with.
    - Switch between different styles to keep your opponent guessing.
    - Transformations are fun to do every once in a while, but don't spend
      any points on upgrading them. They're not very useful.
    - When a targetted opponent is blocking, quickly switch to another opponent
      and start picking on that one until your previous quarry has dropped his
      shield.

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     HARMONIC COMBOS
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   The most stylish and gorish of all attacks are the Harmonic Combos. It can
   be quite fun to pull off, especially because of the "splatter-effect" it
   gives, but also because it saves you time in combat. Most Support and Magic
   styles can set up opponents for an harmonic combo, but you'll have to read
   their description (in the Appendices) to see which attack you should use.

   An example: Heavenly Wave's Power Attack can set adversaries up for your
   Harmonic Combo. We would first cast the ranged power attack of Heavenly
   Wave (the ripple which slows your opponent). When this attack connects,
   a circle will form around the opponent's feet, quickly fading away clockwise
   indicating that you can do a Harmonic Combo.

   Your aim is to switch to a Martial Style and land a Power Attack on your
   slowed opponent before the small timer runs out. If you do it right, the
   enemy should burst into an explosion of blood, bone, and intestines. A
   fairly satisfying sight, especially since you're doing it with your bare
   hands... ;)


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     A GLOBAL STRATEGY by PAUL WALKER
     =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
   "This is something I took advanatge of throughout my runs in Jade Empire. If
   you boost both your Focus and Chi, you can obliterate ANY majore enemy with
   extreme ease. Just use Focus Mode to slow things down, and then transform
   into your most powerful transformation style. The sheer power of the forms,
   combined with the fact that you have Matrix-like abilities allows you to
   mow down enemies easily... Combine this with a gem that increases the rate
   of Chi and Focus boosts, and you're nearly unbeatable. Especially useful if
   you jack up the transformation styles Damage Increase and Chi Cost Reduction
   stats."

     --> Thank you Paul. I, myself, am not very fond of the Transformation
         styles, but this is a strategy that will work just as well as the ones
         I've described in my FAQ. Do remember that the gems that increase the
         chance of a Focus/Chi drop also DIMINISH your Mind/Spirit stat, so
         if you're going for this one you'll also have to concentrate on
         buying Mind and Spirit-increasing techniques.


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     CHI STRIKES AND TRANSFORMATIONS by JULIUS
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   I've stated that I dislike these two features of Jade Empire, mainly because
   I don't rely on Chi too much. Still, Julius suggested that Chi Strikes can
   be very helpful in taking down mobs of opponents (I'd agree on the higher
   difficulty levels). To use the strikes effectively, though, you'd need a
   high Spirit stat and perhaps some Chi-boosting techniques. If someone wants
   to contribute to this discussion, send me an e-mail with your thoughts and
   I will add it here.

   On the Transformation Styles, Julius mentioned that they may cost a big
   amount of Chi, but they also do a lot of damage. So, even if you upgrade
   the Chi Cost Reduction only, the transformations can be helpful, since no
   enemy is immune to them. While that may be true, you have to consider the
   sacrifice in agility you make by transforming into such a big creature.
   Plan your attacks carefully, for interruptions are common in the latter part
   of the game. As with Chi Strikes, you will also need a good amount of Chi
   to keep the Transformations up. Want to add to the discussion? Mail me to
   put it up here.


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  Before anything else, you get a small combat tutorial which walks you through
  the basic actions you need to prevail over opponents. There's nothing hard
  about it. First, there is a dialogue with one of your fellow students, named
  Jing Woo. Since we're Closed Fist (evil) we'll just play bugger. As long as
  you don't adapt your behaviour in real-life, there's nothing wrong with
  insulting people here. :P


        >  "I doubt it. You strike with the grace of a cow."
        >  "Show your skill with your hands, not your words."


  Now, first you have to land some basic strikes on Jing Woo. Simply close
  the distance between you two and press the A button a couple of times. Then,
  you'll have to block some of Jing Woo's attacks. Stand still and hold the B
  button to do this (be careful to not touch the Thumbstick, or you will do
  an evade move, which is not what is needed here). After that, a small
  cutscene takes place. Jing Woo breaks through your guard with one of his
  Power Attacks.

  Getting hit is inevitable. Once it's done, keep some distance between your
  character and Jing Woo by pressing B + Down, and hold the White Button to
  refill your Health with Chi. Next, Jing Woo starts blocking. Walk over to
  him and press X to do a Power Attack and break through his guard. After
  that, you have to do some evading moves by pressing B in conjunction with
  tilting the Left Thumbstick a couple of times. It shouldn't be hard.

  And now, you have to defeat Jing Woo, using all that you've learned in the
  small tutorial. Simply use B to flip behind him, land a couple of quick
  blows, and then retreat. Repeat and you should KO him without taking any
  damage yourself. Once it's done, you get to speak to Jing Woo again. Time
  to piss him off some more.


        >  "Each bruise is a mark of your failure to learn our Master's
           teachings."
        >  "Why didn't you tell me earlier?"



           ___________
          / Chapter 1 \
      =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
    Wherein a Master foretells of doom.
    A rival challenges for station,
    And the past haunts the present.

    Your training nears its completion in the idyllic
    setting of Two Rivers. Master Li promises that soon
    you will know more about how you came here and
    where your future will lead. All the while, strange
    tales begin to spread of ghosts that will not rest and
    shadowy assassins who heed no law.
      =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=


      +---------------------+
        Main Quest Received
      +---------------------+
        A Master's Teachings
         -> Speak With Master Li

       Your earliest memories are of the town of Two Rivers, the
       school you call your home, and of Master Li, the man who
       raised and trained you from birth. Now, as your lessons draw
       to a close, you can only wonder what the future has in store.
      +----------------+


  Right now you're in the middle of the practice arena. You should go and speak
  with Master Li, according to your objectives. The master's chambers are to the
  left of the school gates, which you should see upon leaving the ring. As you
  approach, a man named Gao the Lesser comes out. He seems to be as Closed Fist
  as a man could possibly be, yet there is no reason to talk to him. Simply
  navigate past him into Master Li's quarters, and a cutscene should commence.


        >  "I long to leave this tiny place. I am meant for great things."
        >  "Why would you do that?"
        >  "I will fight them! Let me come with you!"
        >  "Is that all? Am I an errand boy/girl? I'm better than that."


  Your conversation is roughly interrupted by a messenger. It seems that a
  bunch of bandits have attacked the village, and a student named Kia Min
  got injured. Master Li has commanded you to grab a weapon from Gujin the
  Weapon Master, but first, you'll have to find one of your colleagues, a
  woman named Dawn Star.


      +-------------------+
       Main Quest Updated
      +-------------------+
        A Master's Teachings
         -> Find Dawn Star

       Master Li was about to tell you something important, but word
       of a student injured by bandits interrupted your conversation.
       With no other town near, it seems likely Two Rivers is their
       destination.
      +----------------+


  Before you head anywhere, take a look around Master Li's quarters to find
  a big, black chest. It has three figurines on it. Now interact with the big
  lion statue. Approach the altar. First set the blue figurine on it, then the
  red, and then the yellow for ONE silver piece. Now exit the building and
  make your way to the grassy area BEHIND Master Li's chambers. You'll find a
  humble grave. Place a coin in it and you get the Lion Head Token.

  Return to the big lion statue and place the Lion Head Token upon it. Now,
  first place the BLUE and YELLOW figurines on it. Then REMOVE BLUE and place
  the RED figurine. Then REMOVE YELLOW and place the BLUE figurine on the
  altar again. You should gain the "Gaze of the Lion" technique and 75 XP
  points for your efforts. This concludes the "Lions of Two Rivers" sidequest.

  Exit the building and turn to the left to find the school gates. Interact
  with them (A) to open a path to Dawn Star's garden. Run down the path and
  cross the bridge, and you'll see Gao the Lesser and Dawn Star in a dialogue.
  The woman obviously doesn't seem to pleased, but she seems to like your
  interruption.

  NOTE: For gameplay's sakes, it's better not to behave mockingly towards
        your followers. It won't get you any Open Palm points anyway, so it's
        best to be polite when dealing with them. Otherwise... let it all
        out :)


        >  "It sounds like Dawn Star would like you to leave, Gao."
        >  "You know about the bandits. Master Li said to get a
           weapon from Gujin."
        >  "No. I have a bad feeling, Dawn Star."
        >  "I'm sure nothing is going to happen."
        >  "And well you should. I am bound for great things."
        >  "Let's go together. I could use the company."


  You've just gained a Follower, Dawn Star. It simply means that the woman will
  follow in your wake and help you deal with any onassaulters. Through the
  submenu "Followers" of the In-Game Menu, you can set Dawn Star to Attack or
  Support. Attack is default, and I suggest you keep it that way until you've
  acquainted yourself with the game some more.


      +-------------------+
       Main Quest Updated
      +-------------------+
        A Master's Teachings
         -> Acquire Your Weapon

       You found Dawn Star in discussion with Gao the Lesser, who
       was his usual arrogant self. Having already heard about the
       bandits from Master Li, Dawn Star has joined you to aid with
       the defense of the town.
      +----------------+


  Time to head to Two Rivers. Run past the garden, Dawn Star should follow you
  automatically, and open the gates to go into the next area. There, you will
  find two bandits picking on the townspeople. They've obviously haven't seen
  your martial prowess. These bandits are weak, so just get behind them and
  finish them off with a combo or two.


      +-------------------+
       Main Quest Updated
      +-------------------+
        A Master's Teachings
         -> Acquire Your Weapon

       The bandit threat is clearly very real; two of them have already
       made their way to the town square. You dealt with them, but
       that was only a small group. It's all the more imperative that
       you arm yourself before the main group arrives.
      +----------------+


  From the entrance, turn right into the grassland, then look in the left part
  of the small square for a Bamboo Cask with 25 Silver once you open it. Now
  return to the town square and head up the white staircase. Proceed until
  Dawn Star mentions Gujin's shop, then turn to the right and speak to the
  weaponsmith. He'll give you two choices: you can either have the longsword
  Fortune's Favorite, or the staff Golden Star (Tien's Justice in the Limited
  Edition). I will assume that you pick Fortune's Favorite.



        >  "Don't waste my time speaking in Tho Fan, Gujin."
        >  "I don't have time to waste. You have something for me?"
        >  "Is there anything special about these weapons?"
        >  "Tell me about the long sword, Fortune's Favorite."
        >  "I should go."
        >  "Unless you have something else to give me, I'm finished
           with you."
        >  "How many are there?"
        >  "Run back to the school and warn everyone else. I'll deal
           with these thugs."


    STYLE GAINED: Fortune's Favorite

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       Main Quest Updated
      +-------------------+
        A Master's Teachings
         -> Stop the Bandit Attack

       Not long after you acquired your weapon, word arrived that
       the bandits' main force had arrived on the beach. Master Li
       hasn't returned, so it falls to you te help defend the town.
      +----------------+

  You can now choose to fight with your weapon, in addition to the damage you
  can deal with your fists. Beware though, attacking with Fortune's Favorite
  will drain your focus. It'd be a good idea to stick to your martial style,
  until you have to deal with the big wave of bandits. Exit the shop and go
  back the way you came. You will encounter several bandits along the way to
  the town square, but they're easily disposed of.

  Run down the steps and beat the bandits on the town square. One of them
  has longer reach with a spear, so make sure you evade him from a distance,
  then kill him. Head into the grasslands once again to find another peasant
  being attacked by thugs. Same story. Once they're all dead, open the
  chest in clear sight for a big fat 200 silver pieces. Now return the path
  you came.

  Upon entering the town square, turn right and head into the dirt path. The
  game autosaves, but don't forget to also MANUALLY SAVE here. As you tread
  upon the beach, a cutscene triggers. A weird man stands atop a giant boat,
  and there is a pack of bandits lingering around it. The strange leader
  demonstrates the cannons of his ship by bombarding some hapless peasants
  into dust. It isn't long before your battle with the bandits starts.

  Don't recklessly charge in here or you'll be dead in no time. Instead, let
  the bandits come to you, and keep rolling around, even if there's no
  opponent you need to evade. Pay heed to Dawn Star's warnings, for she will
  tell you when the cannon is about to fire. If you get hit by such a shot,
  it will almost always spell out your doom. Keep rolling and flipping to
  make sure this doesn't happen. Sometimes, the cannon will hit the bandits
  themselves, helping you in the process of beating them. Once the first
  wave of bandits is dead, a second wave spawns from the ship.

  This is slightly harder. The bandits have more health this time, but they
  still shouldn't hurt you much. Thing you have to watch out for is the Bandit
  Leader that is with them. This thug possesses the quick Leaping Tiger style
  and can kick your ass if you linger in front of him. Get to his back and
  take out Fortune's Favorite to deal with him. Fortunately, his health bar
  isn't that large.

  Now, the man on the ship is surprised. Surprised enough to test you with
  some of his magics. In a movie, he summons three Spirits to deal with you,
  and they're sorcerors as well. Now, these spirits aren't much of a pain as
  long as you keep strafing and rolling to the sides to evade the ice bolts
  they send at you. Slowly close in and use your Martial Style to disperse
  them. Notice that they are IMMUNE to Fortune's Favorite or Heavenly Wave,
  so don't even bother. They should die fairly painlessly as long as you keep
  these things in mind.

  The man himself descends from his ship. He looks dangerous. Fortunately,
  Master Li comes to the rescue and kills the man with a simple combo, after
  having annihilated the Assassin's ship. It seems that he isn't only a Master
  by title, eh?


        >  "Why did you step in? I could have fought him."


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       Main Quest Updated
      +-------------------+
        A Master's Teachings
         -> Return to Master Li

       The bandits have been driven back, but their leader seemed to
       recognize Master Li. The recognition leaves you with many
       questions that only Master Li seems able to answer.
      +----------------+

  You're automatically brought to the Character submenu. Press the A button to
  level your character up. Choose whatever skills you wish, but I suggest you
  spend your style points on your Martial Arts style. It will help you in the
  long run. Make sure you don't invest in Chi Strikes as you shouldn't be
  making use of them. Take Damage Increase or Speed Increase instead. Next,
  Dawn Star talks to you. We're Closed Fist, so there's no need for character
  interaction.

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