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Magna Carta: Tears of Blood
Written by: Gerald Guess
Email: double_g@sbcglobal.net
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| Introduction |
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Thank you for reading this guide. This is a guide that will help you get
through the game from beginning to end. The Training section will not cover
everything because that info is in the instruction manual. I have decided to
cover the items that I feel are important. Some of the info that is missing
are item descriptions, Equipment Stats, and Talisman Combinations. I would
like to have a full list in this guide so if people want to help out, just
pick one Talisman as a starting one and combine it with all of the others. If
it is destroyed then don't worry about it. I have a partial equipment list. If
you have the info for a piece of Equipment, just send it to me and I will
place your name in the credits. Throughout the Walkthrough there will be no
boss tips. I will provide the info but it's up to you to determine how you
want to take on the boss. I have already played this game enough and I will
update a little at a time.
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I. Training
II. Walkthrough
01 Mission at Mt. Aremori
02 Escape from the Cave
03 Rendezvous at Lester
04 Lester at Last
05 Rescue Reith
06 Recapture the Yason Spy
07 Rescue Reith at Mt. Rhyde
08 Hurry to Amabat
09 Journey to Remie
10 Journey to Notia
11 The Azure Wings
12 To the Pnosen Library (Calintz's Party)
13 Joshua's Memoirs (Calintz's Party)
14 Mt. Feissen (Calintz's Party)
15 Notia (Reith's Party)
16 Journey to Fuget (Reith's Party)
17 To Reith's Aid (Calintz's Party)
18 Lehas's Birthday (Calintz's Party)
19 The Ice Fields of Nordon (Calintz's Party)
20 Escort Mistress Ladrinne (Reith's Party)
21 The Flaron in Lester Woods (Calintz's Party)
22 Bayrux (Calintz's Party)
23 Pnosen Library (Reith's Party)
24 The Water Shard (Calintz's Party)
25 The Floating Castle (Reith's Party)
26 The Mysterious Assassin (Calintz's Party)
27 Rianna's Search (Reith's Party)
28 Search for the Fugitive (Calintz's Party)
29 The Garden of Light (Reith's Party)
30 The Turibo Hideout (Calintz's Party)
31 The Secret Meeting (Reith's Party)
32 Escape from Yason-Roven (Calintz's Party)
33 The Road to Epentar (Reith's Party)
34 Find Reith (Raul's Party)
35 The Celestial Shard (Raul's Party)
36 The Ice Shard (Calintz's Party)
37 Search for Calintz (Raul's Party)
38 Orha's Trial (Orha's Party)
39 The Crimson Scar (Calintz's Party)
40 Battle at the Great Temple
41 The Hero of Wind
42 The Ultimate Showdown
III. Item Lists
IV. Equipment Lists
V. Monster List
VI. Styles
VII. Credits and Legal
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I. Training
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| Exploration |
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Exploration in Magna Carta is simple because of the Linearity of this game.
Make sure that when you are in towns and in the field you are looking for
chests and people. Occasionally you may find items that aren't on the map or
in a chest. Those items are usually shown by a sparkle. When you are in the
field there are three modes. Those are Detect Mode, Dash Mode and Rest Mode.
While on the battle maps you can switch between Dash and Detect Modes by
pressing the R1 button. If you press the square button you will be in rest
mode.
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| Detect Mode |
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This is the mode that you will want to be in when you are looking for monsters
or treasure on the map. The advantage of being in Detect Mode is that you have
a wider range of vision. On the maps, people will appear as a yellow dot,
chests appear as a white dot, and monsters will be a red dot. In addition to
seeing the monsters you can also see their field of vision. Battles are
initiated when the enemy sees you or if you can get behind the enemy and slash
them using the X button. You will know that you are in range of an enemy
because they will turn red.
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| Dash Mode |
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This is a faster way of getting around but it's not recommended for fighting
because of the small range of vision. If an enemy spots you in this mode or
rest mode you will be caught by surprise. Only use this mode after you have
cleared an area of monsters.
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| Rest Mode |
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Press the square button to get into this mode. The reason that you want to
rest is if your Hit Points are depleted. Only rest when there are no enemies
around otherwise you will be susceptible to a Surprise Attack.
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| What is Chi? |
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Chi is the force all around you in the world of Magna Carta. Chi influences
how powerful certain attacks are for both you and the enemy. One thing about
Chi is that it is universal meaning that it is always the same no matter what.
When you attack in Magna Carta you will use the X button (Yin) and the O
button (Yang) to perform moves. You press the correct buttons on the Trinity
Circle as it goes around. Here is the Chi in the world of Magna Carta;
Celestial O O O
Wind X O O
Ice O O X
Water X O X
Mountain X X O
Earth X X X
Fire O X O
Lightning O X X
Remember these button combinations because these will be helpful later in the
game. Whenever you enter an area, it will have a certain level of Chi. For the
purposes of this guide I have used the following conversion;
+0 No Chi +1 1/3 Chi +2 2/3 Chi +3 Maximum Chi
Remember to take note of the available Chi in a new area when deciding which
characters to use. If you are at a disadvantage when you reach a new area, you
can always change the Chi Lanterns using Talismans. The Lanterns are usually
that of a Chi that is at it's maximum. When you change a Chi Lantern, the Chi
that the lantern was will be reduced by 1 and the new Chi will increase by 1.
i.e. If the Celestial Chi in the area is +3 and the Lightning Chi in the area
is +1 with a Celestial Lantern. Place a lightning Talisman in the lantern
and the Lightning Chi will increase to +2 while the Celestial Chi will
decrease to +2. Beware though because if you place a Chi that contradicts
the Chi of the lantern then the lantern will be destroyed. Here is a list
of Contradictory Chi.
Celestial <> Mountain
Wind <> Earth
Ice <> Fire
Water <> Lightning
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| Fighting |
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Once you have engaged in battle, you need to take note of a couple of things.
There is the Leadership Meter, The Chi, and the Trinity Drive. The main thing
is the Leadership Meter. In Magna Carta you will notice two meters in the top
right hand corner. These are the Leadership meters and one is for you while
the other is for the enemy. As the meters go up you will see an arrow. When
the meter reaches the arrows then you can act. Everyone shares the same
Leadership meter and only one person can go at a time. The meter will only go
up when you are standing still. This goes for the enemies as well. If you are
moving then the meter will not increase. Some people think that this is stupid
but actually it's the same as any other RPG except that you have the freedom
to choose who attacks.
When you are in a battle, you want to use the time that the enemies meter is
charging to situate your fighting group. A good strategy is to place a healer
in the back and someone with High HP up front. You can switch the active
character by pressing the R1 or L1 button. An easier but slower way is to
press the triangle button to bring up the menu and then switch the active
characters while the action is stopped.
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| Trinity Drive |
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The Trinity Drive is a way of doing more damage during the fight. To increase
the Trinity Drive you must get three Greats when doing an attack. When this
happens the Trinity Drive will increase by 5%. The fastest way to increase the
Trinity Drive is to do combos. A combo can increase the Trinity Drive from
between 20% and 30%. You must be careful though because if you miss time the
button presses, the gauge will return to 0%. You can activate the Trinity
Drive by pressing the square button before you perform an attack. This can
only be done when the Trinity Drive is at 30% or more.
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| Trinity Circle |
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The Trinity Circle will spin when you do an attack. When performing a normal
attack you will see the first button. After you press the button the circle
will spin. Press the correct button when it reaches the empty circle at the
top. If it is a perfect hit you will see the word Great. The others are Good,
Miss and Fail. A Fail or a Miss will result in the move failing and the
Trinity Drive being reduced to 0%. One thing about the Trinity Circle is that
it spins at different speeds depending on the style. The better the style the
faster the circle spins.
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| Styles |
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A Style is the way a certain character fights. Each style is unique and use
different Chi. You can equip up to three styles at once. When you first obtain
a style you will only have one move available. To perceive a new move, you
must use the move below it and get Greats on all three button presses. Once
you have perceived a new move it is yours for good. After you have perceived
all of the moves for a particular style you will master that style. One thing
you must know about attacking is that even though you may know all of the
moves for a style, you still must do them from the lowest to highest. If you
fail at any point during a battle you will have to start over. To learn a new
style you must use a style scroll. These scrolls can be found by defeating
bosses or by passing Dojo Tests. Dojos can be found throughout the world of
Efferia. They will not be present at the start of the game, but when you
return to areas that you have been to previously you will see a Dojo Trainer
on the map. They are not difficult to find. Just look for the yellow dot
indicating a person.
For the various styles there are three modes, Standard, Combo and Counter
Mode. You can only use Combo and Counter modes once you have mastered that
style. To switch between modes wait until the Leadership meter reaches the
arrow and then press down using the D-pad. This doesn't cost count as an
attack so you can switch modes and then switch to another character.
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| Standard Mode |
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Standard Mode is the most basic mode but it provides the most protection
because of the shield. If you look at your characters HP bar in battle you
will notice dots underneath the life bar. These represent the shield. The
number of shields will reduce the damage done by physical attacks for each
hit. Some enemies have attacks that hit many times but at least you won't take
full damage if you are in this mode. One thing that you must know is that
magic and projectile attacks bypass the shields defenses. Keep this in mind
when fighting enemies.
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| Combo Mode |
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This is a mode that once mastered can be used to do many hits. The advantage
to using Combo Mode is that you can tear through an enemy's shield. The bad
thing is that while in this mode you have no shields yourself therefore you
are susceptible to more damage. One thing that I use combo mode for is to
increase my Trinity Drive. The way a combo works is simple. Once you have
mastered all of the abilities you can use it. The main problem that people
have trouble with is starting the combo. Here is the secret.
Example: Let's say that you have mastered the Fuget Style for Calintz. When
you activate Combo Mode and attack the enemy you will have a normal
ring.
1. Input the first attack on his list "Rush Blade" X O O
2. After inputting the commands successfully, you will go into Crazy Mode. All
that Crazy Mode is all of the attacks in that style being used one after
another. Before you press the first button during Crazy Mode, WAIT until
the circle goes around one time and then start your button presses.
I recommend using Combos to finish off bosses or to build up your trinity
drive. If you are relying on this all game then you will find yourself in bad
shape near the end of the game.
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| Counter Mode |
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This is the best mode out of the three because with it you can deal the most
damage to enemies. When you first get this mode you will think it is useless
because you have to guess the Chi that an enemy is using. This is far from the
truth and once you have a healer, it becomes easy. While you are in counter
mode, the Leadership Meter will not decrease at all and the enemy will have no
shields when you are successful. Later in the game you will fight a monster
with 8 shields. Counter the enemy attack and it will have 0 shields. If you
miss a counter it will reduce the Trinity Drive to 0%. The counter attack will
always be the attack that is selected meaning that you have to be successful
in the lower attacks to get to the better ones. Remember how Chi is universal
(Check the What is Chi section); this applies to an enemy as well.
i.e. If you are fighting an enemy that is using a short ranged Earth Attack
then you will counter with X X X (Earth Chi).
Here are a few tips that will help you become better at countering:
1. To use a counter you must be in Counter Mode.
2. The Character that you want to counter must be selected. If you are in
Counter Mode when an enemy attacks you but you don't have that character
selected, you will be hit.
3. When an enemy attacks, three circles with ? will spin. Just like in Combo
Mode, wait until the first circle goes back to the starting point before
pressing the buttons.
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The Ultimate Countering Tip
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Most enemies have only a few moves ranging from short range to long range. If
an enemy has two short range moves it will be difficult to read the Chi. While
it may seem like a guessing game the enemy actually is giving itself away when
he attacks. No, I am not talking about the Chi flash. That happens when the
enemy attacks. I am talking about the Leadership Meter for the enemy.
Lets say the an enemy has two attacks, one for Earth and one for Mountain Chi.
Let it hit you (or guess) with one of its attacks. For this situation it will
be the Earth Attack. Now that you know that it has done an Earth Attack, watch
the Leadership Meter for the enemy. When the bar reaches the turn marker for
the enemy, the Trinity Ring to counter will come up almost immediately or the
bar will continue past a bit. If it goes past then the enemy is going to use
its other Chi Attack. It is difficult to be 100% but once you know what to
look for you will be pretty close.
Another tip is to look for a telegraphed attack. Some enemies will turn their
back on you before performing a certain Chi attack or they will step back. A
step back usually indicates a longer range. If an enemy has only one Short-
range attack then it should be pretty easy to counter.
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II. Walkthrough
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| 01 Mission at Mt. Aremori |
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a. The game begins at the Headquarters of the Tears of Blood. Walk around to
familiarize yourself with the place and collect all of the items here.
After speaking to Haren, Azel and Eonis, General Agreian will call you. You
can speak to him using the Communication Sphere.
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| Headquarters |
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Items Found: W:A Small Thank You
Magic Wear
Rusty Necklace
Silver Pendant
500 Sid
b. Enter into Camp Mode at the Save Point and build some trust amongst your
party members. By increasing your trust your members will perform better in
battle.
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| Trust Building |
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Eonis
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"In Bayer, they tell fortunes the night before a big event by studying the
stars. Tonight, the stars look rather ominous."
1. You actually believe in that stuff?
2. I can see why people seek their fortunes, but--
Azel
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"Captain, what are we supposed to do for the mission?"
1. I'm afraid I can't tell you yet.
2. It's a secret mission from General Agreian.
"Captain, don't you have a girl you wanna say good bye to? Chris said he has
three!"
1. I'm busy with work. I don't have time for that.
2. I'm more at home on the battlefield.
Haren
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"We get to kick some Yason ass in this mission, right?"
1. If we're successful, it could be the deciding battle.
I can't reveal that information yet.
c. Leave the Headquarters area and you will be taken to Mt. Aremori. Collect
all of the items in this camp area and take a look at what the merchants
hold. You can also get your fortune told here.
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| Mt. Aremori Base |
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Items Found: Telescope
F:A Heart Reborn
300 Sid
Item Merchant
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H: Break Free 90 Sid
H: Broken Stone 90 Sid
I: Poison Creeps In 90 Sid
F: A Heart Reborn 270 Sid
W: A Small Thank You 90 Sid
W: Fading Poison 90 Sid
M: Paralyzed by Fear 90 Sid
E: Eye of the Beholder 90 Sid
E: Flawless Execution 90 Sid
"Geography of Efferia" 450 Sid
Gold Pendant 450 Sid
Silver Triangle 450 Sid
Watermelon 270 Sid
Equipment Merchant
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Autumn Sword 720 Sid
Leather Armor 630 Sid
Magic Wear 540 Sid
Rusty Necklace 900 Sid
Silver Ring 1080 Sid
Thunder Bracelet 900 Sid
Earrings of the Sky 1440 Sid
d. After getting ready at the camp, you will start your first mission on the
mountain itself. You must buy time for the mages to use the forbidden
magic. Make sure that you walk around in Detect Mode otherwise you will be
surprised every time. You will want to increase trust with your party right
now.
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| Trust Building |
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Eonis
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"The mission is important. But, everyone coming back safe should be our top
priority."
1. I realize that.Sometimes you worry too much.
2. Don't worry. I'll make sure of that.
"If we attack the Yason with the Forbidden Magic, Epentar might be destroyed.
I wonder if attacking Epentar is the right thing to do. There are so many
civilians there."
1. .We're no different from the Yason, you say?
2. We're just returning the favor.
Azel
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"I hope that the operation is a success. For the sake of the Tears of Blood,
as well."
1. We'll make it succeed. We will end this war.
2. Either way, the Alliance will still get the credit.
"What so you think about this mission, Captain?"
1. Of course I think it's important.
2. It doesn't seem to have much to do with us.
Haren
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"We just have to protect the mages, right? Let's just get this over with."
1. Never underestimate the enemy.
2. With you this pumped, we'll be done in no time.
"Do you think Headquarters will be alright?"
1. Heh.I didn't think you cared.
2. Anyone who tries to get in will end up lost.
e. After speaking to General Tazma, make sure that you switch to Detect Mode.
When you reach a Chi Lantern part of the way up the mountain. Use a Talisman
to change the Chi in an area.
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| Mt. Aremori Path |
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Celestial +2 Wind +2 Ice +1 Water +1
Mountain +3 Earth +3 Fire +2 Lightning +2
Enemies: Cactra
Battles: 5
Items Found: Boiled Egg
Thunder Bracelet
W:Fading Poison
Enemy Drops: Rose Thorns
A:Breath of the Wind
f. After speaking to Agreian, move forward and you will find yourself at the
Magic Circle. The enemies are a bit tougher but the main thing is that you
need to get all of the items in this area because you will never come back
here. Talk to the Alliance soldiers only if you are ready to advance the
story.
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| Magic Circle |
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Celestial +2 Wind +2 Ice +1 Water +1
Mountain +3 Earth +3 Fire +2 Lightning +2
Enemies: Cactra
Ungoliant
Battles: 5
Items Found: Gold Pendant
F:Dry Ice
E:Imprisoned Wind
Enemy Drops: Rose Thorns
Poison Mushroom
H:High Spirits
W:Fading Poison
g. Speak to the Alliance Soldiers. After watching the story unfold you will
have to fight a boss. The battle will end when you do damage to one of the
Blast Worms. If you die in this battle then the game ends. I used this
battle to master styles. If you can get the Blast Worms to attack you then
you can master the styles.
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| Boss Battle |
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- Boss: Orha -
Chi Attack Range Counter Status
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Earth Short X X X Poison
Water Short X O X Poison
Celestial Short O O O Poison
Shield: *****
- Boss: Blast Worm x2 -
Chi Attack Range Counter
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Lightning Short O X X
Fire Long O X O
Shield: ****
h. After the battle with Orha head back to the base of operations. Before you
do that you can build trust by talking to your party members.
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| Trust Building |
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Eonis
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"Let's hurry. I can't believe the Forbidden Magic failed."
1. The Alliance is full of good-for-nothings.
2. I'm sorry. Our efforts were for nothing.
Azel
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"Captain. Are you alright?"
1. Yeah. What about you?
2. Yeah, I'm fine.
Haren
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"Dammit. Those Yason bastards.!"
1. Amila. She's even more powerful than they say.
2. Calm down.
i. When you reach the bridge you will have to battle Steelheart. After
Steelheart is defeated Calintz will find himself in the cave. Before you
fight Steelheart, change the Chi Lantern to Celestial.
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| Boss Battle |
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Note: The battle ends when Steelheart's HP drops below 50%
You only get the items if it's HP drops to zero.
- Boss: Steelheart -
Chi Attack Range Counter
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Lightning Long O X X
Fire Short O X O
Shield: ***
Items: Shadow Sword
?????
Gold Ring
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| 02 Escape from the Cave |
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a. Following the battle with Steelheart, Calintz will find himself in a cave
alone. You will meet Reith. You and Reith must escape the cave to reach
Lester. Before you do that Save your game and talk to Reith.
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| Trust Building |
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Reith
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"I don't know what's going on. I'm so worried.I should try to get back my
memory as soon as possible."
1. I hope you do. I can't protect you all the time.
2. It's not good to rush things. Don't worry about it.
"Calintz. What are we going to do now?"
1. Everything will be alright if you follow me.
2. What do you think?
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| Cave |
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Celestial +2 Wind +2 Ice +3 Water +3
Mountain +2 Earth +2 Fire +1 Lightning +1
Enemies: Betta
Battles: 5
Items Found: ?????
H:Break Free
Silver Ring
Sei'un Scroll
Enemy Drops: Fish Tail
F:A Heart Reborn
W:A Small Thank You
b. After getting the style scroll in the empty chamber, go back to the fork in
the path and continue until you reach two Blast Worms. Defeat them and then
proceed to the exit of the cave.
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| Boss Battle |
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- Boss: Blast Worm x2 -
Chi Attack Range Counter
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Lightning Short N/A
Fire Long N/A
Shield: ****
Items: Mithril
Boiled Egg
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| 03 Rendezvous at Lester |
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a. Now that you are out of the Cave you will find yourself in Amrond Woods.
Take the time to ask Reith some questions and build trust before going through
the woods.
