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PHANTASY STAR III: GENERATIONS OF DOOM
Because of the unique feature of this game to choose one of four different
storylines, I am listing the quests for each of the seven possible "main
characters" separately. The showdown in the city of Lashute is listed at the
end of this walkthru.
PROLOGUE
=========
Legends of the past shape our lives, and those of our children. One such
legend is of a bitter world-sweeping war that almost wiped out the world.
The names of Orakio and Laya stir up intense feelings of love, hatred, and
fear even now, 1000 years after their conflict. The warrior Orakio and his
army of cyborgs fought to prevent the sorceress Laya and her great horde of
monsters from gaining dominion over the world of Landen. A mighty, final
battle ensued in which all combatants were killed, although the bodies of
Orakio and Laya were never found. The survivors of the war were left in a
torn world of mutated creatures and warring pockets of men.
Passageways between the Orakian and Layan worlds were sealed. People soon
forgot that there were other worlds besides Landen.
Two months ago, a young woman washed up on the shore near Landen. The girl
remembered nothing of her life prior to waking up on the beach. The noble
prince Rhys nursed the woman, Maia, back to health, and they soon fell in
love, starting a chain of events that would change the worlds forever....
GENERATION I: RHYS
===================
You find yourself at the entrance to the town of Landen. Walk around town
to learn its layout, and speak to all the townspeople. Walk into the shops
and houses to speak to the people in them. Many people can be found on the
second floors, so go upstairs in any house or shop you go into. The people
are all excited about your upcoming wedding to Maia, and nudge you toward
the castle gate.
In the castle, speak to the guards, who will urge you to hurry and escort
your bride to the throne room. Maia is waiting in your chamber. When you
enter it, the following sequences proceed automatically:
Maia tells you that she's honored you want to marry her, and maybe someday
she will regain her memory. You lead Maia into the throne room, and stand
before the king. The wedding begins, and you start the exchange of vows.
With a cry of "Filthy Orakians! Maia will not be yours!" a dragon swoops
down into the castle and carries Maia away. Rhys becomes furious and shouts
that he will raise the army to bring Maia back from the Layans. But cooler
heads prevail: Rhys' father, the king of Landen, says that Layans have not
been seen in centuries, and starting a war is not rational. He instructs
the guards to place his son into the dungeon for a while to cool off.
You regain control of your character after the dungeon gate lowers behind
you. Open the three chests you find. They contain 300 mesetas, a Knife and
a Monitor. The Monitor will show you (via a white dot) what world you are
in, and your position in it.
Go back to the gate and you will find a girl standing there. Push button A
to speak to her, and another sequence will proceed automatically:
The girl will tell you that her name is Lena and she will help you escape.
The gate raises, and Lena leads you down a passage. She tells you to arm
yourself well and find Maia. After a second's pause, Rhys goes down the
passage, up a set of stairs, and out the back door of a shop. You cannot
reenter this back door.
You are now free to walk around town once again. Pertinent info you'll now
get from the townspeople includes the mention of a Sapphire that lets you
enter an eastern cave; this gem was stolen by a monster (or was it by a
man?) who went south to an island. You'll be told that a port town named
Yaata lies to the south, and advised to remember Orakio's Law: "Kill no
living thing."
Go to the weapon shop. You can attack twice per round if you buy a second
Knife and hold one in each hand, but you're actually better off selling
your Knife and buying a Short Sword. The sword hits harder than two Knives
put together, and has a good defense bonus, even better than Hunting Armor.
Save the game at the inn. You regain all hit points and technique points
here when you check in. Checking in costs 5 meseta for each member in the
party; you do not have to save your game when you check in, but since it
costs nothing extra, you should.
Go to Yaata. You'll meet an old man there who has a ship, but he is very
superstitious and believes it is bad luck to sail without a cyborg aboard.
You will also be told about a town called Ilan. Go there and talk to the
people. You'll learn something really important: a Layan woman was spotted
near a lake to the northeast!
Find this lake; use the Monitor as a guide. Talk to the woman. She'll tell
you that she is not a Layan; she is a combat cyborg, designation Mieu type.
She's been waiting 1000 years at the lake for a descendant of Orakio. Mieu
may not be commanded by anyone else.
Return to Ilan. Ignore the people who act suspicious of Mieu, but pay close
attention to the man who now says he saw a dragon take a woman into a cave
to the east. Maia? Entering the cave will let you find out, but to enter,
you have to secure the Sapphire.
Return to Yaata. Buy a second Claw in the weapon shop for Mieu. Then talk
to the old man. He will welcome you aboard, and mention that someone has
holed up in the island cave with a stolen gem.
You can now board the ship outside of town. As you sail, the man will point
out a sunken palace in the water. An archaic legend claims that the evil
Dark Force is trapped there by the Sword of Orakio.
Don't enter the cave yet. Hunt some monsters on the island surface to get
experience and money. When both Rhys and Mieu rise a few levels, and you
can afford to purchase some healing medicines and an Escapipe, you'll be
ready to enter the cave. While you're on the island, the ship will stay on
one of its shores, so you can travel back and forth between Yaata and the
island as often as you want.
Use Antidotes only when you run low on hit points; some of the monsters
in the cave spit poison repeatedly, and you cannot be healed by any means
while poison is in your system. So if you don't need to heal, don't cure
poison. Poison will do no damage by itself, and you might be re-poisoned
almost immediately.
Find as many of the treasure chests in the cave as you can. You will find
useful items, like extra medicine and a Shield. Your goal is to find a man
at the rear of the cave. He tells you that his name is Lyle, and he has the
Sapphire. He will politely give it to you, and then take his leave. If you
like, you can "equip" the Sapphire, placing it in your buckle. Your stats
will not be affected if you do this.
When you get the gem, return to Yaata and save the game. If you found the
Shield, _hang on to it!_ Replace used medicine and buy Rhys some Hunting
Armor and a Hunting Helm. Go hunting to work yourself up a few more levels
so you'll be ready to explore the eastern cave.
Map the dungeon, and open any chests you find. If you do not have to make
a retreat, you should find a stairway up to someplace beyond the cave. You
will emerge in another world, frozen in ice and snow.
There is a town to the east. Go over and talk to the people. The town is
called Rysel; its people are starving because the sudden winter has frozen
the sea, and they can no longer fish. Vital clues include the mention of a
tower in Aridia that is supposed to hold the solution; and to the south,
a hidden gateway lies among ruins of Orakio's fortresses. Being the noble
prince you are, you can't ignore them when they beg you for help.
Talk to the woman minstrel who you'll find at the right side of town. She
will tell you her favorite legend of the people fleeing a great evil known
as Dark Force. The legend also claims that all people are descended from a
race that sailed among the stars.
Hunt Buzzgulls in the vicinity of the town, and maybe a few Lashgulls down
to the south. Get enough money to buy Mieu two Hunting Claws, Force Boots,
and a Hunting Vest. If you still have trouble with the monsters, buy Rhys
Steel Armor. When you feel ready, go to the ruins southeast of the bridge.
South of one ruined fort is the gate entrance. Take an Escapipe when you
go there in case you have to retreat. Try to find the treasure chests in
the gateway, since they hold extra medicine. If you are strong enough to
defeat the monsters, you will find the exit and emerge in Aridia.
Aridia is a desert planet, so common sense will remind you that a village
would be located near water. Use the Monitor as a guide to reach the town
at the north end of the river.
The town is called Hazatak. There are several cyborgs in the streets. Talk
to them for information. You'll learn that the weather control system needs
adjusting. To fix it, find Wren in a western cave. One of them will tell
you that a cyborg that has gone crazy wanders the desert north of the town.
Hunt monsters near the town. Acquire enough money to buy Rhys a standard
Sword. Neither Rhys nor Mieu can use a Hunting Shot, but buy one anyway if
you have the money (if you don't have it, get it). If you walk north, you
will find a cyborg of Mieu's design. Her name is Miun; if you talk to her,
she will ask you where Orakio is. She says that it's been 1000 years, but
she'd know his black sword anywhere.
When you have the equipment mentioned above and some more medicine, go to
the west and you will find two caves. Enter the one on the right. There are
a couple of chests in the cave with a spare Dimate and an Escapipe. In a
large chamber in the southwest part of the cave, you will find a cyborg.
His name is Wren; he is a combat and technical systems specialist, and he
is programmed to serve you. Wren has no items except an Escapipe. Give him
the Hunting Shot as soon as you find him. Wren will now be able to fight.
You can either walk out of the cave, or use Wren's Escapipe. Then return
to town. If you gained enough meseta in the cave, buy Wren a Head Gear and
a Protector. If you didn't, save the game and go hunting to get the money
you need. When you have the meseta, buy the armor and more supplies. Save
the game again, and find the weather control tower. It's located southeast
of Hazatak.
In the tower, go north, then walk as far east as you can. You'll find Lyle
in the passageway. Lyle will ask for your help in thawing out his world.
People are dying of cold and hunger, and he needs your help to save them.
The weather controls are nearby; Wren can repair them easily. Lyle offers
to join your party to help you out.
You will probably be very suspicious of Lyle because he can use techniques
and carries a Staff -- these make him smack of Layan origin. Worry about it
later; Lyle's desire to save Aquatica is genuine.
If you have the Shield from the cave where you first met Lyle, give it to
him. Lyle only needs one hand to use his Staff, so he can hold the Shield
in the other. Go a little further to the east and then south. You'll find
the weather controls. Push button A, and Wren will fix them. Lyle will say
he is in your debt, and invite you to come with him to see his land.
Return to Hazatak, and buy a Cape and Bandanna for Lyle if you have enough
money. Then hurry back to Rysel. You will be welcomed as heroes, and a man
there will offer you the use of his ship. You'll also learn that a dragon
flew east with a woman, and that some people across the sea worship Laya.
Buy Lyle a Hunting Staff, then sail across the sea with the ship. Go into
the southern town. The town, which is named Agoe, battles Shusoran, Laya's
land. The castle folk will tell you that they are no match for the forces
of Shusoran, and worry that they will be crushed if Shusoran attacks. The
townspeople will tell you of a story that monsters are found in Shusoran's
fountains, and a young woman has been taken to Shusoran's fortified castle.
Buy a Steel Gear for Wren and a Steel Vest for Mieu. Then go to the town to
the north of Agoe. Right away, you'll know something is amiss. The musical
tune has a sinister undertone, and no people are in the streets. You will
find a couple of people upstairs in houses, and talking to them will let
you know that you're walking in Layan territory. One of the people, if you
check the right house, will tell you that a sand bar connects the island
to Cille during low tide, but the bar will only rise from the water if the
moon returns.
It is imperative that you get Wren a Ceramic Shot. Get the money to buy it
as soon as possible. Then walk around the fountain. When you stand in the
right spot below it, you will find a secret door to a dungeon. You'll find
strong nasties inside so stay close to the exit until you acquire enough
money to get a Hunting Ribbon and two Steel Claws for Mieu. If you need it,
buy Wren a Steel Protector. Leave and reenter the dungeon as many times as
needed to learn the layout and build up enough strength to fight off enemy
attacks. You will eventually emerge in a room of the Shusoran castle with
a passage leading to the throne room.
As you travel down the passage, you spot a girl near a back exit from the
throne room. Continue going down the passage; suddenly, Rhys will realize
that the girl isn't Maia, but Lena. Rhys will ask Lyle how she got here,
and Lyle will say he found her. When Rhys asks Lyle to help him take her
out of the castle, Lyle will pull a shocker. He will tell Rhys that if he
wants Lena back, he should fight for her. Lyle then says he has to leave
your group, and he'll explain later, if things work out.
A guard now appears, blocking retreat back down the passage, so go forward
into the throne room, where Lyle has positioned himself in front of Lena.
When you speak to him, Lyle says that it is time to see you really fight.
Rhys must now engage Lyle in single combat. Lyle has more hit points than
Rhys, and his Zan technique is pretty strong, so you might have to use one
Dimate in the battle in order to beat him. When you beat Lyle, he will say
that you are tougher than he thought, and someone wants to speak with you.
Lyle will rejoin your group, and let you talk to Lena.
Lena will tell you that you have come a long way since you last met, and
before rescuing Maia, you'll have to backtrack. She must go to Aridia and
adjust the satellite control system. This will bring the moon back to its
proper position so the sand bar will rise from the water. Doing this will
require her Moonstone and Lyle's Moon Tear.
Everybody will regain all hit points and technique points after Lena joins
your party. The castle gate will now be raised so you can reenter town.
You won't encounter any more enemies. Guards will be standing near the gate
and if you speak to them, one of them will tell you to be grateful that you
are with Prince Lyle. That's right: _Prince_ Lyle, the ruler of Shusoran!
When you leave the castle, you'll now find several people walking around.
One of them will recall a legend that the Moonstone and Moon Tear belong in
a tower in Aridia. It sounds like the tower with the weather control system
also contains the satellite control system.
Buy Lena a Steel Chest, and either a Ceramic Needler or a Steel Knife. Now
go back to Aridia and buy her a Steel Emel in Hazatak. One of the cyborgs
in Hazatak will say that Orakio once took the Moonstone and Moon Tear out
of the Satellite control device, and this caused the moons to drift apart.
The control panel is on the second floor of the weather control tower.
Go to the tower and find the control panel for the moons. Push button A,
and the stones will be put back into the panel, returning the two moons to
their proper positions. Immediately exit the tower when this is done, and
return to Shusoran.
In Shusoran, buy Lyle a Steel Staff, and save the game. Use the rear exit
of the castle's throne room, and walk right. You will exit the castle, and
be on the north side of the town.
It shouldn't be too hard to see just where on the coastline to stand. When
you stand on the right spot, the sand bar will rise. Cross it and enter the
town of Cille. Talk to the people. A man will tell you that "the people of
Cille are insulted that you want the hand of Maia, our fair princess." So
this is why that dragon snatched her away from you! Maia is the princess
of Cille, an obviously Layan town!
A Cille woman says you're lucky that Laya's law forbids killing; "Kill no
living thing" was Laya's last message to her people. This is the exact same
law Orakians live by! Could the Layan and the Orakian people have more in
common than they think?
The castle gate is closed, but there are eight fountains in front of the
gate. The third one from the left is the only one that leads to the Cille
castle. It's a long hike, so bring a supply of Dimate and Antidote. Also,
before you enter, redistribute Lyle's technique strength in the Technique
Distribution shop to maximize his Foi technique to full power. Then power
up Wren's Tsu technique to maximum. Combining their techniques will help
you against some of the stronger foes in the dungeon, like the Blotter.
When you emerge in the Cille castle, you'll have to take a long route all
the way around the castle in order to enter. Then you must go to the throne
room where the King of Cille stands protectively in front of his daughter
Maia. Walk up to the King, but before talking to him, heal everybody in the
party. The King tells you that he'll show you how he handles Orakian spies
in his country.
Six Dryad monsters will spring up to help King Cille fight you. The King's
Zan technique can hit everyone for 20 damage or so. In the first round, if
Lena has a Ceramic Needler, have her attack the Dryads on the right. Use
Lyle's Foi technique on the King for the _first round only._ Once the six
Dryads are all taken out, finish off the King hand-to-hand.
When you defeat the King, he will say that he yields to your strength, and
perhaps his nephew Lyle was correct about you. Lyle doesn't give you any
explanations of his actions, such as why he helped you to fight and defeat
his own uncle; he simply did what he did "for personal reasons."
You have won the right to marry Maia, but now Lena has fallen in love with
you, and secretly hopes that you will marry her. King Cille will explain to
you that you will become heir to his throne if you marry Maia; if on the
other hand, you choose to marry Lena, you will remain king of Landen, and
become king of Lena's homeland, Satera.
If you choose to marry MAIA, you will begin Generation II with AYN.
If you choose to marry LENA, you will begin Generation II with NIAL.
Don't worry about which of Rhys' two sons is stronger. Ayn, having Layan
blood, can use techniques, including healing techniques; Nial is pureblood
Orakian and can't use any techniques. However, Nial has more starting hit
points, and seems to gain more hit points faster. Both Ayn and Nial will
begin their quests with a Steel Helm, Steel Sword, Ceramic Armor and Force
Boots. They can both fight well.
GENERATION II: AYN
===================
Rhys and Maia have ruled the peaceful land of Cille justly for many years.
Prince Ayn grew into a man, watching his land flourish. Now, evil stalks
the worlds once more.
A guard walks into the throne room of the Cille castle and announces that
Cille is under attack by cyborgs. The cyborgs have overpowered and killed
all the Layan monsters sent to defend against them. Shusoran is also under
attack; Lyle, now king of Shusoran, begs for help.
Rhys asks Ayn to venture forth on a vital quest. Rhys has heard legends
of a place called Satellite; a place of true peace. He feels a sanctuary
may be needed shortly. Ayn's quest is to find Satellite. Rhys sends Mieu
and Wren with Ayn to help him.
Venture out and walk around the isle. You will be attacked by cyborgs. You
should note that all enemy encounters in this quest are with cyborgs. Build
up levels and money so that you will be prepared for the task ahead. Your
land is in trouble, but they can hold out infinitely until you perform a
specific action.
Here's a special little trick, which you can benefit from greatly in the
third generation, if you have enough patience. Acquire enough money to buy
two vials of Star Mist in the Cille Supply Shop. Have Mieu carry one, and
Wren carry one. Save the game as soon as you have the Star Mist. But, most
important: _never use them, no matter what, not even if it means the entire
party will die!!_ When you begin the third generation, Mieu and Wren will
still have everything that they were carrying at the end of this quest,
including the Star Mist.
When you're ready, cross the sand bar and enter Shusoran. In the castle's
throne room, you will learn that Lyle has lost one of his eyes in a recent
battle. Lyle will say that he wants to go with you, but of course, as the
king, he has a responsibility to his people. You will meet Lyle's daughter
Thea as well. Remember her; you will meet again.
The people in the castle are worried about the cyborgs, but they feel sure
that Lyle's strength will eventually see them through. But why does one of
the townspeople refer to Lyle as the "dragon-knight?"
Enter neighboring Agoe if you desire. You will be welcomed, since Agoe no
longer battles Shusoran and has lived in peace for many years. Nobody knows
who is leading the cyborgs, but some of the townspeople feel that neither
Rhys nor Lyle can defend their lands for much longer.
When you cross the sea and enter the town of Rysel, you learn from one of
the townspeople that a messenger from your land has been in the town. Cille
and Shusoran are under attack again, and they need you desperately!
You hurry back to Shusoran, and find it deserted. All of the shops are now
empty. In fact, when you walk through the castle, you will once again have
hostile encounters. When you reach Cille, there will be only one person
left. He'll tell you that the cyborgs were too powerful to be resisted this
time. Everyone fled to Aridia, except him. If you visit Agoe at this point,
the townsfolk will say that Cille and Shusoran are in flames, but some of
the population escaped. One woman who told you that Satellite was only a
legend will now be sympathetic, and say she hopes you find it.
If you enter the west cave to travel to Landen, you'll find a guard there,
blocking your passage. He'll tell you that Lune prohibits entry. You don't
know who Lune is, nor do you have the time to find out.
Go to Aridia and speak to the cyborgs in Hazatak. You will learn that your
family fled to a cave far to the west of town. They have the Twins' Ruby,
the key to Landen. This is important because, as the cyborgs will mention,
you can reach Satellite from a world to the east, but you have to have the
Power Topaz. This gem is the property of Lena's daughter, who is said to be
living in Landen.
Go to the cave where you found Wren. A guard is near the entry passage; he
will say that your family awaits you inside. In the area where you first
met Wren, you will find Rhys, Maia, Lyle, two guards, a woman and a boy.
They are among the survivors of Cille and Shusoran. You'll also learn some
dreadful news. Lyle was wounded, and may not live long. His daughter Thea
was kidnaped and taken to a world to the east. Lyle and Rhys will entreat
you to rescue her. Lyle will give you the Dragon's Tear, a gem you need to
enter this world.
Return to Hazatak. Buy some medicine and an Escapipe. Save the game, then
head directly east until you reach a cave. A Force Ribbon, Laser Shot, and
Ceramic Helm are in chests here, if you're willing to look for them.
When you emerge in Draconia, you will find a town a short distance to the
southeast. Only one villager can be found; he's in the equipment shop. He
will tell you that Techna, far to the southeast, knows about Satellite.
Don't buy any items in this town yet. Save the game and go east. Continue
east and then north. You will walk up a pincer-shaped peninsula, cross a
bridge, and head north again, until you reach another town.
The town is called Endora. Here, you will learn that to reach Techna, you
must travel down Cape Dragon Spine to
the east, and cross the sea. You will also learn that in the town of Lensol
far to the southwest, a princess is being held against her will deep in
the castle dungeon. A man in Endora says he tried to rescue the princess,
but the monsters were too strong for him. He opened the gate for you, and
asks you to save her.
Buy a Laser Sword for Ayn, two Laser Claws for Mieu and a Ceramic Gear for
Wren. If you have enough money after making these purchases, buy a Cannon
for Wren. If not, buy him a Laconian Shot back in Lensol. In Lensol, buy
a Ceramic Protector for Wren, plus a Ceramic Vest for Mieu and Force Armor
for Ayn. Hunt cyborgs until you get the money if you need to.
When you're properly equipped, you'll be ready to rescue Thea. Replace used
medicine at the Supply Shop and enter the castle. In the west part of the
castle is the stairs leading down to the dungeon. It's a very long walk to
Thea's cell; the cyborgs don't intend to let you reach her.
When you reach Thea, she will ask you to take her to her father right away.
She has the Twins' Ruby on her. Exit the dungeon and buy Thea a Robe. Then
return to Endora, and get her a pair of Laser Slicers. Don't bother buying
a Royal Bandanna. It costs more money than you can spend. Keep Thea in the
back of the party, and she should be fine. Thea starts out weak, but she
will gain in levels and strength very quickly.
Return to Hazatak in Aridia. Save the game at the inn, then see your family
at the west cave. You will be hailed as heroes, and Lyle will tell you to
use the Twins' Ruby to go to Landen.
North of the cave where your family is hiding, you will find the cave to
Landen. You will find a Force Sword, Force Claw, and Force Knife in chests
if you look for them. When you reach the exit, you'll emerge in the south
part of Landen.
There won't be any townspeople around in Ilan or Yaata, so there's no need
to enter the towns unless you need to check into the inn. The Ilan Weapon
Shop sells Force Slicers, but these aren't sufficiently stronger than the
Laser Slicers to warrant spending the money they cost.
In Landen, get some more medicine if you need it, and save the game at the
inn. The castle gate is down, but the Technique Distribution Shop is empty
now, so you have access to the secret stairway leading down to the dungeon.
There's extra medicine in the dungeon in chests if you're willing to make a
short side-track now and then. At the end of the dungeon, near the stairway
out, is a woman. Heal all damage you sustained before speaking to her.
The woman will tell you that her name is Sari, and she is Lena's daughter.
She is the ruler of Landen, and she has the Power Topaz. But Sari is not
willing to simply hand over the gem. She'll tell you that if you want it,
you must fight her for it.
Sari packs a good wallop, and she has the assistance of three Commsat and
three Zarachne cyborgs. Ayn and Mieu should attack the Zarachne; have Thea
attack the Commsat. The cyborgs might get a few licks in but will go down
quickly. Wren will be able to aim at Sari directly. Two shots should be
enough to take her down.
When you defeat Sari, she will agree to let you use the Power Topaz, but
true to her bossy nature, she'll also insist that you let her come with you
so she can keep an eye on it. Snatch the contents of the chest behind her,
then exit the dungeon. You will be in Landen's castle, which is as empty as
its streets. The gate will now be up so you can exit.
Sari is extremely powerful. She has more hit points and a higher defense
strength than anyone else. Give her the Force Knife you found; put it in
her left hand while keeping her Steel Knife in her right hand. Rearrange
the party lineup so she is second in the marching order (behind Ayn).
Pass through Aridia en route back to Draconia. If you stop by your family
one more time, Lyle will tell you to hurry to Cape Dragon Spine. Stop by
Hazatak, Lensol, and/or Endora if you need to heal.
When you get to the southern end of Cape Dragon Spine, you will encounter
a very familiar-looking dragon. When you speak to him, he will tell you to
climb on his back, and he will take you over to Techna.
When the dragon lands near Techna, he will suddenly change into a man. It's
Lyle. He will tell you that at last, he can reveal his long-held secret:
Lyle has the power to transform into a dragon. He will confide in you that
he's the one who stole Maia away from Rhys so long ago. Remember that Lyle
and Maia are cousins; Lyle originally did not want his cousin marrying a
'filthy Orakian'. Lyle will ask you to please not tell Rhys, and to guard
Thea well. He'll bid a last farewell to his daughter, and then he will die.
You should save the game immediately in the Techna inn, since you will not
be able to get off the island where the town is located. Hunt cyborgs as
needed around the island so you can get the following equipment: a Force
Vest and two Laconian Claws for Mieu,
a Pulse Cannon for Wren, a Steel Robe for Thea, and a Laconian Knife for
Sari (put it in her left hand; switch the Force Knife to her right). Sari
will not need a Royal Chest; nor will Ayn require any equipment upgrade.
The people in Techna will reveal the secret of Satellite: it's Azura, the
blue moon. The castle will lead you to Satellite, but you are warned that
only in tales is it a place of peace. In fact, the plague of cyborgs comes
from Satellite!
The cyborgs have taken over the town castle; you'll have enemy encounters
there as well as in the dungeon under the castle. Bring some extra medicine
when you enter. A spare Trimate is in a chest to the west of the dungeon's
entrance. After you pick it up, find your way to a passage guarded by an old
man.
The man will tell you that you're the first of your people to visit them.
Because you have the Power Topaz, you are worthy to know the truth and see
the world as it really is.
The man will step aside, letting you board the space jet. It will lift off
into space, and a voice will tell you to see your true world: it is a giant
spaceship built by your ancestors. (Remember the minstrel in Rysel your
father met?)
When you land on Satellite, you will see that it is also a spaceship, and
it's guarded by the strongest cyborgs you will encounter. You must fight
your way through them to make it to the stairway leading to the dungeon.
A Force Bandanna and Force Boots are in the dungeon if you're willing to
go a little out of your way to pick them up. If you choose to get these,
equip Thea with them. Then find your way onto the end of the middle path,
to the right of the broken tiles. At the end of this path, you will find a
cyborg that looks like Wren, except he has red hair. Heal all damage with
medicine or healing techniques, then speak to the cyborg.
The cyborg's name is Siren. He served Orakio long ago as his general, until
Laya forced him onto the moon, then somehow moved it far away. He's been
waiting 1000 years for revenge, which is at hand now that the moon has been
brought back to its proper position. How will you tell daddy that his own
actions enabled the destruction of his people?
The three Mech cyborgs that will help Siren fight you can absorb a lot of
damage. Have Ayn, Mieu and Sari all attack them. Thea's Slicers should be
enough to take out the trio of Flash cyborgs next to the Mechs. Aim Wren's
Pulse Cannon directly at Siren. Siren can cast Tsu techniques for 20 damage
or so to everyone, or he can attack one person for 35 to 40. Use a Gires
or two if you need it. It will take a good stiff fight to beat Siren, but
with proper equipment, you should be okay.
When Siren is defeated, he will tell you that you have won only a single
battle, and he will return one day. Then he will escape.
Ayn's quest will be completed. He has liberated Satellite, and his people
are safe. They move to Azura to begin a new life there. King Rhys, now old,
decrees that it will soon be time for Ayn to get married. Two women step
forward to offer him their hand.
If you choose to marry THEA, you will begin Generation III with SEAN.
If you choose to marry SARI, you will begin Generation III with CRYS.
Again, do not be concerned with which son is stronger. Crys cannot use any
healing techniques like Sean can, nor does he gain as many technique points
as Sean; however, he starts out with more hit points, and gains them more
quickly. Both Crys and Sean will have a Laconian Helm, Sword and Armor, and
Force Boots. Both of them fight well.
GENERATION II: NIAL
====================
After finding Maia, Rhys realized he would actually be happiest if he were
to marry Lena. Landen was thus united with Lena's homeland, Satera, across
the river to the west. Lena soon gave birth to a son, who was named Nial.
Peace settled across the land as Nial grew up, but trouble soon rose again.
A messenger arrives from Satera. The messenger informs Queen Lena that an
army of monsters has invaded Satera. Lena's father has been killed in the
fighting, and help is needed badly.
King Rhys calls Nial before him, and explains that Lena's land is becoming
overrun. Rhys asks his son to journey westward and find out who is invading
Satera. Mieu and Wren will go with him.
The people in the castle say that the monsters came from the west, and they
are led by someone named Lune. Lune's army has wiped out Satera, and Landen
will be next if Lune isn't stopped.
Go through the Landen castle dungeon, and pick up the medicines found there
in chests. There will be no hostile encounters in the dungeon. Then speak
with the girl near the town entrance. She'll tell you that the Twins' Ruby
is the key to another world beyond a cave to the south.
The townsfolk of Ilan are astonished that Lune is behind the attacks. They
say he would be over 1000 years old if he was still alive. In fact, Lune
used to be Laya's general, as you'll learn in Yaata.
If you try to enter the cave leading to Aquatica, you'll learn that Lune,
1000 years old or not, is very much alive and well. His guards will block
you from using the cave. They'll also block entry to the Layan Palace next
to it, not that you know what it is for, anyway.
Save the game in Yaata's inn. You may want to get a few extra Antidotes in
the Supply Shop when you are ready to cross the bridge to Satera. You will
encounter many poison-happy monsters there.
A single guard roams Satera's castle. He will warn you to run before Lune's
monsters find you; even now, they are pouring out of a cave to the south.
Head all the way south until you find a cave entrance. The structure of the
dungeon is not too difficult, though you may make a few wrong turns along
the way. A Ceramic Ribbon, Laser Shot and Ceramic Shield can be found here
in chests.
When you emerge in the western world of Divisia, go southwest. If you come
to a line of trees blocking further passage west, follow it south. You'll
reach Divisia-town quickly.
Divisia-town is divided in two. North Divisia is where you enter. To reach
Southern Divisia, you must go through the castle and its dungeon.
The people in North Divisia will tell you that Lune survived the past 1000
years by way of cryogenic sleep. They also tell you that Lune has a sister
named Alair who was also in cryogenic sleep with him. Alair has recently
been kidnaped by the Divisia castle guards and imprisoned in the dungeon!
Lune must be quite angry about it!
The castle guards will be very cocky and smug over their capture of Alair.
The king, however, is not sure they are doing the right thing. Since Nial
is Orakian, the castle folk will be hospitable to him.
A stairway in the eastern part of the castle leads to a room with a Trimate
in a chest. You can pick it up later. Go down the west stairway to get to
Southern Divisia. Monsters infest the dungeon; perhaps trying to free Alair
from her prison.
If you feel like making a short side trip, there's an Antidote in a chest
which you can pick up along the way. To reach Southern Divisia, you have
to pass through Alair's prison. Alair blocks the rear gate, so you have to
rescue her to get past. Alair will be very gracious toward you. She thanks
you for rescuing her, and tells you that her brother has gone crazy after
being exiled for 1000 years. He only wants to kill Orakians and cyborgs.
Alair promises to hurry back to him, and try to convince him to stop.
When you emerge in South Divisia, the townsfolk there will tell you that an
army of rebels trains in a cave far to the west; they want to travel to
Aridia, meaning they would have to go through a cave southeast of Landen.
Buy a suit of Force Armor for Nial, a Ceramic Vest and one Ceramic Claw for
Mieu, and a Laconian Shot and Ceramic Protector for Wren. Then stop by the
inn and save the game.
When you exit South Divisia, you will be on the south side, and able to go
past the line of trees. If you walk south, you will find a large body of
water not shown on the map or on the monitor.
Find your way to the northwest part of Divisia, then follow the mountains
south until you find the cave. There are no Escapipes for sale in either
North or South Divisia-town, so take some extra medicine with you. Go up
and left to get the Force Helm, then return to the fork and go right. You
will pass a guard who will tell you that all enemies of Lune are welcome.
When you find a chest with a Hunting Bandanna, head south, then west. When
you enter the large chamber with the guards, the following sequences will
proceed automatically:
You will walk up to a tall man in a green outfit. He'll tell you that his
name is Ryan, and he leads the rebel band. Then he will become hostile to
you. Ryan knows that you've rescued Alair from imprisonment, causing him
to believe that you were sent by Lune to infiltrate his group!
Just when you think Ryan is about to attack you, Lune himself appears in
the chamber! You are not told how he does it; in fact, Ryan turns on Lune
and demands to know how he got here. Instead of giving him an answer, Lune
orders him to abandon the revolt, or be slain. After Lune disappears, Ryan
will turn back toward you, apologize, and join up with you to help defeat
Lune. Ryan also tells you he has some parts for Wren in one of his chests.
Open the chests. They contain a Laser Sword, Laser Claw, and Sub Parts. Now
talk to the guards. They'll tell you that Lune's army is seeking something
in Aridia; the rebels also want to go to Aridia, but don't know how. They
think the Twins' Ruby, which Ryan is carrying, might get them there. They
will also say that Orakio jailed Lune and Alair on the purple moon, Dahlia.
They awoke because somebody brought the moon back. How will you tell your
father that his actions brought about the attack on his wife's homeland?
There's a Ceramic Gear in the rear of the cave. Grab it if you can. Return
to South Divisia, and buy a Laconian Cape for Ryan. You must pass through
the castle dungeon again to Northern Divisia. The townsfolk there, and the
castle guards, have found out by now that Alair is free, and they are all
terrified that Lune will soon trample them underfoot in retaliation.
When you reach North Divisia, pick up some more medicine if you need it and
go back through the cave and through Satera to the town of Yaata. Save the
game there, and go to the cave in the southernmost part of Landen. You will
find a Force Sword, Force Knife, and Force Claw in the passageway if you
look for the chests holding them. You will emerge in Aridia, to the north
and a little west of Hazatak.
When you reach Hazatak, chat with the cyborgs. They will tell you about an
amazing whirlpool to the southeast; you can explore it when you have the
Sub Parts for Wren.
Save the game in Hazatak, then go to the right side of the river. When you
stand in the correct spot (right near the northern tip of the river), Wren
will transform into a submersible. The Sub Parts need not be "equipped"
or "used;" the transformation will be automatic as long as you have the Sub
Parts and you stand in the right spot along the river.
Wren will dive into the whirlpool and emerge in a hidden world beneath the
world of Aridia. He will then change back to his normal form. You will not
have any hostile encounters in this hidden world. Walk west, then south,
and you will find a Layan Palace. You will have found many such Palaces on
all the worlds you've been to, but so far, going into them has only gotten
you a quick order to leave.
This Palace has several priests near the entrance. Go over and speak with
them. They will tell you that they've been protecting Laya for 1000 years.
No, not _the_ Laya of ancient legend. As it turns out, the woman is Laya's
sister; curiously, her name is also Laya. She has been in cryogenic sleep
for the last 1000 years. Now, she is ready to learn the secret of Mystoke,
in the world of Frigidia. The priests ask you to return to the desert with
Laya and go southwest, where the portal to Frigidia is.
Go to the blue square in the back of the temple. Laya will appear before
you. She will say that she was very young when her sister fought Orakio,
but she remembers Laya leaving with a knight who carried a black sword. She
needs to know the truth, and asks you to take her with you.
Now you know something really strange is happening. Orakio carried a black
sword, as you learned from Miun. Laya and Orakio traveling together? You
must find out the truth, meaning you must take Laya to Mystoke.
Go back to where you emerged in this hidden world. Wren will change into a
submersible form and transport all of you back to the Aridia surface. Save
the game, then go hunting to build up Laya's strength. Laya starts out very
weak but she will gain in levels and strength very quickly.
Southwest of town, you will find the portal-cave to Frigidia. Laya carries
the Mystery Star, which will let you enter the cave. If you don't have an
Escapipe, get one in Hazatak. It's always a good idea to carry at least
two of them (one for backup, in case you're going to a town that doesn't
sell them in its supply shop).
The dungeon structure is a bit tricky and some of the monsters can be quite
troublesome. Try to grab the Ceramic Crown, Ceramic Bow, Laser Knife, and
Force Staff contained in chests here. Laya carries her sister's legendary
bow, but this bow will not be strong until the end of the game. Have her
carry it and use the Ceramic Bow if you find it.
You will emerge in the northeast part of Frigidia. You have a pretty long
walk ahead of you. Use the monitor to guide you through the mountains and
down to Frigidia's southern portion. Your goal is a long peninsula in this
area. The town of Mystoke is here.
In Mystoke, sell used items, then buy a Laconian Staff for Ryan. Don't sell
his Force Staff; Ryan can wield both staffs at the same time (Laconian in
his left hand, Force in his right). Also buy Wren a Cannon. You probably
won't be able to afford any of the Royal/Planar protective gear, but you
probably won't need it until the third generation, anyway.
Speak to the women walking around the town. They are all excited at your
arrival; their people have waited for centuries for one of Laya's kin to
reach Mystoke, the Castle of Silence. They will urge you to hurry into the
castle; if you can pass the tests in there (meaning the monsters), you'll
find Laya's Pendant, and all of the doors to her palace will open to you.
They also tell you to use the Pendant to hear Laya's final words, then go
to Aerone, south of Divisia.
Get some more medicine, and save the game. The castle will not be easy to
navigate. Merely finding the entrance to the dungeon is tricky, and you'll
meet powerful monsters inside. You'll find a couple of extra medicines in
chests, but don't waste time looking for them now. Bring your own instead.
When you emerge in the castle throne room, open the chest and you will get
Laya's Pendant. Use it right away to hear Laya's final words:
"Sister, it is time for you to know the truth. Though Orakio and I have
fought for many years, we finally realize that we've been deceived. An
evil force from times beyond legend is using us to satisfy its desire for
pain and suffering. We are joining forces to fight this ancient evil. In
case we never return, I leave you the pendant; you will hear this when you
are ready. Farewell!"
Now you know the secret of Orakio and Laya, lost for over 1000 years. They
became allies to battle an ancient evil force seeking the destruction of
all people. This is why they gave the law, "kill no living thing," to their
respective peoples.
Use an Escapipe to leave the castle when you have the pendant (if you did
not get one, you'll have to walk out, and that will be hard!). Find your
way to a Layan Palace nestled amongst the mountains in the northwest part
of Frigidia. Laya's Pendant will now allow you to make use of the Palaces
for what they are: gateways between the worlds. Touch the blue square in
the rear of the temple, and you will gate to the corresponding Palace in
an adjacent world. If you found the correct palace in Frigidia, you will
be transported to the southern region of Divisia. Go northwest and you will
find the town of Aerone. Don't try to reach Aquatica or the worlds to the
east and southeast of Aridia through the Layan Palaces. Lune's guards will
stop you from entering.
The people in Aerone will reveal that the moons, Dahlia and Azura, are not
real moons; they're actually man-made satellites orbiting your home world of
Alisa III. Follow the bottom pathway east, and board a rocket shuttle to
reach Dahlia, and to see the "real" Alisa III.
Work up enough money to buy Mieu two Laconian Claws and a Force Vest. If
you can afford it, get a Pulse Cannon for Wren. Then go to the Technique
Distribution shop and power up Laya's Gires technique to maximum.
Follow the path as far as it goes. At the end of it is a hidden gateway to
an underground hangar. Walk north as far as you can, and grab the Monomate
in the chest. Then move west to board the space jet to Dahlia.
As the jet nears Dahlia, Nial will be surprised to see what his world looks
like. It's a spaceship! (Remember the minstrel in Rysel your father met?)
You'll land on Dahlia; Laya will note that it's also a spaceship.
Get ready to fight when you disembark from the space jet. Lune's strongest
monsters guard the way to the dungeon underneath. If you need to heal, use
Mieu's techniques and/or some of the medicine you have. Try not to use any
of Laya's techniques yet.
When you enter the dungeon, you will find chests containing a Force Crown
and Force Gear. Get them, then walk a little to the west. You will see Lune
nearby. Go south a few steps to cross over to the walkway Lune is standing
on. When you reach him, heal everyone completely. Then -- this is extremely
important -- give Laya's Ceramic Bow to Mieu or Wren. Make sure the cyborgs
are holding both the Ceramic Bow and the Force Crown. Laya should reequip
her sister's bow. Also make sure that Nial is holding the Sub Parts.
When you are ready, speak to Lune. He will warn you that you have invaded
his domain, then explain how he was exiled here by Orakio, and waited in
cryogenic sleep for the right time to take revenge. When Lune is finished
talking, he'll summon three Murafire and three Clique monsters. They will
form a line in front of Lune to help him fight you.
Wren can fire directly at Lune; have everyone else concentrate on taking
out the monsters. Lune can cast Tsu for 25 damage, but Laya can heal the
damage right away with a single Gires technique. If Laya is strong enough,
she will have enough technique points to continue healing until you defeat
Lune. It takes a real stiff fight to bring Lune down but you can do it.
When you defeat Lune, he will say he is surprised you do not kill him; he
apparently never knew anything of the Orakian/Layan law. Suddenly, he will
see Laya's Pendant and recognize Laya for who she is. Not wishing to fight
her, Lune will agree to recall his armies and live in peace.
Nial's quest will be finished. He has made friends with Lune, and thereby
stopped the threat of Lune's monster army. Lune will thank Nial for saving
Alair, and tell him he has one more tough choice to make: both Alair and
Laya want to marry him.
If you choose to marry LAYA, you will begin Generation III with ADAN and
GWYN.
If you choose to marry ALAIR, you'll begin Generation III with ARON.
Aron starts out with a Laconian Helm, Laconian Sword, Laconian Armor, and
Force Boots. Adan will have the same equipment, except he will have Royal
Boots instead of Force Boots. Adan is a bit stronger than Aron, but do not
let this influence your decision in any way. Both characters fight well.
GENERATION III: SEAN
=====================
Ayn and Thea became king and queen of Azura after Rhys and Maia passed on.
Peace and prosperity come from their rule. But evil arose once more after
their son, Sean, grew up; Sean would soon have to fight for his people.
King Ayn is alerted to something that is happening on Alisa III. The guard
speaking to Ayn thought that he saw a flash of light go past. Suddenly, one
of these flashes hits the moon, and causes explosions. Everybody realizes
to their horror that the satellite is going to explode.
Ayn calls Sean before him, and says that their moon is being destroyed.
He and Thea can't bear to leave their home. He orders Sean to save himself
via the space jet, and journey to his grandfather's homeland, Landen. Thea
says she is staying with Ayn, but she also wants Sean to go. She sends Mieu
and Wren to go with him and help him reach Landen.
Wren and Mieu hurry Sean to the space jet, and escape Azura just as it is
vaporized by another blast. The space jet crashes in Aridia; Sean, Mieu and
Wren barely escape with their lives. Mieu reminds Sean that they must try
to make it to Landen.
Use the monitor, and you'll see that you are not far from Hazatak. Go over
there and talk to the cyborgs. You'll learn the following new info: just to
the southeast of town is an amazing whirlpool; if you can find the "sub
parts" for Wren, you can explore it.
Both cyborgs and monsters will attack you on your way to Landen. Beware of
the extremely deadly Gnashers, which are capable of dealing out automatic
deathblows. If you are hit, you die automatically, regardless of how many
hit points you have left at the time.
In Ilan and Yaata, you'll learn some disturbing news. Some of the cyborgs
are attacking Orakians, and monsters are fighting Layans. A strange power
seems to be directing them; no Layan or Orakian can do it.
Worse news awaits you in Landen. The townsfolk will tell you about Lune,
Laya's general, who was banished to Dahlia (the purple moon) by Orakio.
Nobody knows how he survived for this long, but his monster army has made
periodic attacks on Landen.
Go into the castle. The people there will tell you that Lune's army built
a bridge across the river separating Landen from Satera; Lune is seeking
Laya's treasure in Aridia. Sari, now Queen of Landen, has put up a defense
against Lune which has proven to be impregnable so far.
However, Sari does not enjoy having to fight. She wants to put an end to
the war before more die. She'll tell you that if she had Laya's treasure,
perhaps the fighting could be stopped once and for all. She asks you to go
to a world to the southwest, where an ancient machine can be used to find
Laya's treasure.
Pick up some medicine, if necessary, at the Supply Shop, and save the game
at the inn. Cross the bridge into the western lands of Satera. If you enter
the town, you will find it destroyed and empty. Your goal is to find the
cave entrance in the southernmost region of Satera.
The dungeon structure of the passage is not too difficult, though you may
make a few wrong turns along the way. A Laser Shot, a Ceramic Ribbon, and a
Ceramic Shield can be found here in chests.
When you emerge in the western world of Divisia, go southwest. If you come
to a line of trees blocking further passage west, follow it south. You'll
reach Divisia-town quickly.
Divisia-town is divided in two. North Divisia is where you enter. To reach
Southern Divisia, you must go through the castle and its dungeon.
One of North Divisia's townsfolk will say that pilots can be found past the
bay beyond the town. In the castle, you learn that the ancestors of these
townspeople used to pilot the Alisa III, but over the years, much of the
knowledge they had has been lost ever since the pilots left. You'll also be
given an obscure reference to a man named Rulakir, and one piece of vital
information: Wren-designation cyborgs are capable of transforming. With the
right accessory parts, they can fly, swim, and even dive.
Go through the castle dungeon to get to South Divisia. You won't have any
hostile encounters in the dungeon. A couple of chests with extra medicine
can be found if you look for them. In South Divisia, you'll learn that the
town of Aerone may have pilots even now, but to reach it, you must obtain
Laya's Pendant. You will also be told about a band of rebels that has made
use of a cave far to the west; these rebels have stored Sub Parts for Wren
in the cave. You can use them to find Laya's treasure in Aridia.
When you exit South Divisia, you will be on the south side, and able to go
past the line of trees. If you walk south, you will find a large body of
water not shown on the map or on the monitor.
Find your way to the northwest part of Divisia, then follow the mountains
south until you find the cave. There are no Escapipes for sale in either
North or South Divisia-town, so take some extra medicine with you. Items
in the cave for the taking include a Laser Sword, Laser Claw, Force Helm,
Ceramic Gear, and a Hunting Bandanna. But what you really want to find is
the Sub Parts. It's in the chamber with the Laser Sword and Laser Claw.
When you have the Sub Parts, and any other items you were able to take out
of the cave, hurry back to Southern Divisia-town. Heal, sell whatever you
don't need, and go through the castle dungeon to North Divisia. Save your
game there before going through the passage to Satera. You'll have to go
through Satera and Landen to get to Aridia. Heal at the inns at Yaata or
Ilan if you need to.
Save the game in Hazatak, then go to the right side of the river. When you
stand in the correct spot (right near the northern tip of the river), Wren
will transform into a submersible. The Sub Parts need not be "equipped"
or "used;" the transformation will be automatic as long as you have the Sub
Parts and you stand in the right spot along the river.
Wren will dive into the whirlpool and emerge in a hidden world beneath the
world of Aridia. He will then change back to his normal form. You will not
have any hostile encounters in this hidden world. Walk west, then south,
and you will find a Layan Palace. You will have found many such Palaces on
all the worlds you've been to, but so far, going into them has only gotten
you a quick order to leave.
This Palace has several priests near the entrance. Go over and speak with
them. They will tell you that they've been protecting Laya for 1000 years.
No, not _the_ Laya of ancient legend. As it turns out, the woman is Laya's
sister; curiously, her name is also Laya. She has been in cryogenic sleep
for the last 1000 years. Now, she is ready to learn the secret of Mystoke,
in the world of Frigidia. The priests ask you to return to the desert with
Laya and go southwest, where the portal to Frigidia is.
Go to the blue square in the back of the temple. Laya will appear before
you. She will say that she was very young when her sister fought Orakio,
but she remembers Laya leaving with a knight who carried a black sword. She
needs to know the truth, and asks you to take her with you.
Now you know something really strange is happening. Orakio carried a black
sword, as you learned from Miun. Laya and Orakio traveling together? You
must know the truth, meaning you must go with Laya to Mystoke on Frigidia.
Go back to where you emerged in this hidden world. Wren will change into a
submersible form and transport all of you back to the Aridia surface. Save
the game, then go hunting to build up Laya's strength. Laya starts out very
weak but she will gain in levels and strength very quickly.
When you have built Laya's strength up, stop by Rysel in Aquatica. Get a
pair of Royal Boots for Sean. Don't sell his Force Boots; instead, give
them to Laya and sell her Boots. Then go back to Hazatak and save the game
before the next step.
Southwest of town, you will find the portal-cave to Frigidia. Laya carries
the Mystery Star, which will let you enter the cave. If you don't have an
Escapipe, get one in Hazatak. It's always a good idea to carry at least
two of them (one for backup, in case you're going to a town that doesn't
sell them in its supply shop).
The dungeon structure is a bit tricky and some of the monsters can be quite
troublesome. Try to grab the Ceramic Crown, Ceramic Bow, Laser Knife, and
Force Staff contained in chests here. Laya carries her sister's legendary
bow, but this bow will not be strong until the end of the game. Have her
carry it and use the Ceramic Bow if you find it.
You will emerge in the northeast part of Frigidia. You have a pretty long
walk ahead of you. Use the monitor to guide you through the mountains and
down to Frigidia's southern portion. Your goal is a long peninsula in this
area. The town of Mystoke is there.
In Mystoke, sell used items, and, if you can afford it, buy Laya a Royal
Fiblira (just don't ask what the heck a Fiblira is; it isn't listed in the
dictionary). Other items you can get, if you can afford them, are a Royal
Vest, a Royal Protector, and Planar Armor. Chances are you won't be able
to afford all of these; get what you can now and get the rest later.
Speak to the women walking around the town. They are all excited at your
arrival; their people have waited for centuries for one of Laya's kin to
reach Mystoke, the Castle of Silence. They will urge you to hurry into the
castle; if you can pass the tests in there (meaning the monsters), you'll
find Laya's Pendant, and all of the doors to her palace will open to you.
They also tell you to use the Pendant to hear Laya's final words, then go
to Aerone, south of Divisia.
Get some more medicine, and save the game. The castle will not be easy to
navigate. Merely finding the entrance to the dungeon is tricky, and you'll
meet powerful monsters and even more powerful cyborgs inside. There's some
extra medicine to be found in chests, but don't waste time looking for them
right now. Bring your own instead.
When you emerge in the castle throne room, open the chest and you will get
Laya's Pendant. Use it right away to hear Laya's final words:
"Sister, it is time for you to know the truth. Though Orakio and I have
fought for many years, we finally realize that we've been deceived. An
evil force from times beyond legend is using us to satisfy its desire for
pain and suffering. We are joining forces to fight this ancient evil. In
case we never return, I leave you the pendant; you will hear this when you
are ready. Farewell!"
Now you know the secret of Orakio and Laya, lost for over 1000 years. They
became allies to battle an ancient evil force seeking the destruction of
all people. This is why they gave the law, "kill no living thing," to their
respective peoples.
Use an Escapipe to leave the castle when you have the pendant (if you did
not get one, you'll have to walk out, and that will be hard!). Find your
way to a Layan Palace nestled amongst the mountains in the northwest part
of Frigidia. Laya's Pendant will now allow you to make use of the Palaces
for what they are: gateways between the worlds. Touch the blue square in
the rear of the temple, and you will gate to the corresponding palace in
an adjacent world. If you found the correct palace in Frigidia, you will
be transported to the southern region of Divisia. Go northwest and you will
find the town of Aerone.
Speak to the townspeople in Aerone. They will know about the destruction
of Azura, which lit up their sky. One woman will tell you that the beam
that destroyed Azura came from a dome that is said to be a barren land of
horror. Don't go rushing off to this dome yet. Another woman standing on a
certain path tells you that by going east on it, you will be able to reach
Dahlia, the purple moon.
Follow the path as far as it goes. At the end of it is a hidden gateway to
an underground hangar. Walk north as far as you can and grab the Monomate
in the chest. Then move west to board the space jet to Dahlia.
You won't have any hostile encounters on Dahlia, so you can take your time
finding the observatory/throne room of Lune. The guards there will warn
you that Lune is depressed; then they will tell you that they have the Aero
Parts for Wren in their dungeon. You can use these to find a sky-city on
Frigidia, where you can find the strength to fight evil.
Walk over to Lune and talk to him. He will explain that he bided his time
in cryogenic sleep when he was jailed on the moon by Orakio, and recently
awoke to take revenge. But now, for reasons he does not disclose, he has
come to regret the trouble he caused.
To the left of Lune is Alair. She is Lune's sister, and has also been in
cryogenics for the past 1000 years. Shortly after they awoke, Alair was
kidnaped by Orakians, which made her brother furious. They destroyed the
land of Satera, but Alair will insist that she and Lune are not behind the
recent monster attacks. She hopes she and Lune can be forgiven for their
recent erroneous actions.
Now speak to the other girl standing beside Lune. She is Lune's daughter,
Kara. She will explain that Lune has become too weak to fight, so she will
do it. She will borrow her father's legendary Lune Slicer, and join you.
(This Kara is different from the Kara who joins you when you use either of
Nial's children. She starts out with good strength and hit points, but she
gains level slowly, and can't use any healing techniques. She begins with a
Force Bandanna, a Steel Robe, Lune's Slicer, and Force Boots.)
Enter the dungeon. Chests containing a Force Crown and Force Gear are next
to the staircase. Have Laya and Wren equip these immediately. The dungeon
structure is tricky. You must go to the left, then up, then all the way
to the right, then down, and left to find your way to the middle where the
Aero Parts are stored. Along the way, you'll find a Laconian Gear, Laconian
Bandanna, and Laconian Crown.
Exit the dungeon with an Escapipe as soon as you get the Aero Parts. Walk
back to the space jet and fly back to Aerone. Sell gear no longer needed,
and save the game.
Time to learn how to use Wren's Aero Parts. These do not need to be "used"
or equipped; you only need to touch a nearby airstrip. Wren will transform
into an aerojet that can fly quickly to anywhere on the world-dome you are
in, flying over mountains, trees, and any other obstacles that would get in
your way while walking. There is an airstrip right near Aerone; touch it
and get the feel of flying around. To land, touch any airstrip again.
If you don't have an Escapipe, land at the airstrip to the northeast of
Divisia-town. Gate to Satera via the Layan Palace nearby. There will be an
airstrip in Satera near the Palace; fly to Ilan and buy an Escapipe. Also
get Kara a Force Slicer while you're there. Then return to Aerone, and go
southeast on foot to the Layan Palace that will take you back to Frigidia.
From there, a short walk southwest, and you'll find an airstrip. Fly over
to an island on the western edge of Frigidia. New Mota town is there.
Save the game, and look into the town Weapon Shop. See if you can get Mieu
one Planar Claw. The Pulse Vulcan for sale can hit every enemy on screen in
an encounter, but it does not do any more damage than a Laconian Shot, so
overall, it's not really that strong.
Speak to the people standing between the two pools. They will tell you the
history of the Alisa III: your people are descended from the inhabitants of
a planet called Palm, which orbited a star called Algo. Palm was destroyed
by a great spirit of evil that haunts them every 1000 years; a being called
Dark Force. The Palm people were able to learn Dark Force's plans, and when
it last stirred 1000 years ago, they built a great armada of 400 starships
to escape Palm and find a new planet to settle on. They thought that they
had at last escaped Dark Force, but it managed to slip aboard a ship, and
proceeded to destroy every spaceship one by one, except two ships: yours,
the Alisa III, and the Neo Palm. Laya and Orakio succeeded in defeating and
imprisoning Dark Force on Alisa III.
Fly over to Mystoke now. If you have the money, get whatever Royal/Planar
protective gear you still don't have. Save the game at the inn.
Touch the airstrip near Mystoke, and fly a short distance to the north.
This is where the sky-city is. Touch it to land. You will be welcomed to
Skyhaven. Take your time in finding your way to where the Skyhaven Elder
Council is; there are no encounters until you go into the dungeon.
The Elders will say that the ultimate evil dwells in a floating city in the
barren dome-world of Terminus. A word of ultimate power, lost for ages, can
empower the weapons of legend used by the ancient heroes. The Sages on Sage
Isle in Aquatica will reveal the word of ultimate power only after you have
collected all five weapons of legend: Orakio's Sword, Miun's Claw, Siren's
Shot, Laya's Bow, and Lune's Slicer. The Aqua Parts for Wren are contained
in the Skyhaven dungeon; you can use them to wrest Orakio's Sword from its
watery tomb and visit Sage Isle.
The nasties in the dungeon are quite powerful; make sure you have a supply
of medicine to supplement the healing techniques you have. In addition to
the Aqua Parts, you will find a Royal Crown, Laconian Ribbon, Hunting Bow,
Moon Dew, and Star Mist, if you find the chests holding them.
If you can't get everything, exit the dungeon and return to Mystoke to heal
at the inn. Then go back as necessary to get the other items. When you have
the Aqua Parts, hurry to Landen. You can get any other items still in the
Skyhaven dungeon later.
Remember the sunken palace that the old man pointed out to Rhys? There is
a dock where the lake borders Satera on the south, near the Layan Palace
that leads to Divisia. An airstrip is right near it. Save the game in Ilan,
then fly over to this airstrip. Land, and walk over to the dock. Wren will
transform into an aquaskimmer. Steer over to the sunken palace; Wren will
transform into a submersible and dive into the palace. Find the altar that
holds the Sword of Orakio.
When you pull Orakio's Sword from the altar, you unknowingly release Dark
Force from its prison! The master of evil will mock you, and disappear to
tend to matters elsewhere. Sean will now gain a special technique called
Megido. This is used automatically at the end of the game.
Swim out of the palace; Wren changes back into an aquaskimmer. Dock, touch
the airstrip and fly to Ilan. Now go to Hazatak in Aridia. Save the game
in the inn, and go north to find Miun.
When Miun sees Orakio's black sword, she thinks Sean is Orakio. Overjoyed
at seeing him one last time, she can finally die in peace. Open the chest,
and you will get Miun's Claw.
Gate to Aquatica; touch the airstrip nearby and fly over to Agoe. Pick up
some more medicine if you need it and then save the game. Go to the dock;
Wren transforms into an aquaskimmer. Steer east and a little north until
you find an island with a cave. Dock here and go in.
The monsters found here (they are not found anywhere else) are a good deal
stronger than anything else you have encountered. Go north, then all the
way east, and then south. You'll find a Royal Emel and a Vulcan. Equip Wren
with the Vulcan and continue south.
You will encounter your father's arch enemy, Siren. Go over to him and talk
to him. Here on Sage Isle, Siren has learned that the Layan people are not
his true enemies, and he is repentant for his mistake. After Siren explains
this to you, he will die of a broken heart. Open the chest, and you will
get his Siren Shot. You now have all five weapons of ancient legend!
Go west and you'll find a Royal Sword in a chest. Get it and go north, then
all the way west until you find the chest with the Royal Shield. Near the
chest are three passages south. Take the middle one down to the chamber of
the ancient Sages. Talk to them one by one.
The Sages will say that for the first time in 1000 years, the five weapons
of legend have been gathered, and you are worthy to hear the ancient word
of power spoken. The bottom Sage will speak the word: "Nei." He will then
give Mieu a special technique called Grantz. (Nei. Sound familiar?)
Speak to the Sages again and they'll tell you to return to Skyhaven to get
your weapons empowered. They'll also say that Orakio's twin brother turned
into an evil fiend.
All that remains now is the ENDGAME.
GENERATION III: CRYS
=====================
Ayn married Sari; together they ruled Landen. Despite Sari's bossiness, the
marriage proved most beneficial for Landen: Ayn and Sari defended against
enemies for the next 20 years without fail. Then, as their son Crys reached
manhood, a messenger from Azura comes to see them with the news they have
long dreaded....
The messenger tells Ayn and Sari that Siren has returned to exact revenge.
He plans to propel the Alisa III into the sun! Ayn calls Crys before him,
and explains how he and Sari had been shown how their world is actually a
giant spaceship. Ayn asks Crys to go find someone who can help him destroy
Siren and return the Alisa III to its proper course.
The townspeople and castle guards are not concerned with Siren; they are
more worried about Lune, general and leader of Laya's monster army. Lune
is reportedly approaching Landen from the west. Some of the townsfolk think
that even Lune cannot defeat Ayn and Sari, but others aren't so sure.
If you stop by Ilan and Yaata, you'll learn some disturbing news. Cyborgs
and monsters are fighting both Layans and Orakians. Some power seems to be
directing the monsters and cyborgs; no Orakian or Layan can do that.
Pick up some medicine, if necessary, at the Supply Shop, and save the game
at the inn. Cross the bridge into the western lands of Satera. If you enter
the town, you will find it destroyed and empty. Your goal is to find the
cave entrance in the southernmost region of Satera.
The dungeon structure of the passage is not too difficult, though you may
make a few wrong turns along the way. A Laser Shot, a Ceramic Ribbon, and a
Ceramic Shield can be found here in chests.
When you emerge in the western world of Divisia, go southwest. If you come
to a line of trees blocking further passage west, follow it south. You'll
reach Divisia-town quickly.
Divisia-town is divided in two. North Divisia is where you enter. To reach
Southern Divisia, you must go through the castle and its dungeon.
One of North Divisia's townsfolk will say that pilots can be found past the
bay beyond the town. In the castle, you learn that the ancestors of these
townspeople used to pilot the Alisa III, but over the years, much of the
knowledge they had has been lost ever since the pilots left. You'll also be
given an obscure reference to a man named Rulakir, and one piece of vital
information: Wren-designation cyborgs are capable of transforming. With the
right accessory parts, they can fly, swim, and even dive.
Go through the castle dungeon to get to South Divisia. You won't have any
hostile encounters in the dungeon. A couple of chests with extra medicine
can be found if you look for them. In South Divisia, you'll learn that the
town of Aerone may have pilots even now, but to reach it, you must obtain
Laya's Pendant. You will also be told about a band of rebels that has made
use of a cave far to the west; these rebels have stored Sub Parts for Wren
in the cave. You can use them to find Laya's treasure in Aridia.
When you exit South Divisia, you will be on the south side, and able to go
past the line of trees. If you walk south, you will find a large body of
water not shown on the map or on the monitor.
Find your way to the northwest part of Divisia, then follow the mountains
south until you find the cave. There are no Escapipes for sale in either
North or South Divisia-town, so take some extra medicine with you. Items
in the cave for the taking include a Laser Sword, Laser Claw, Force Helm,
Ceramic Gear, and a Hunting Bandanna. But what you really want to find is
the Sub Parts. It's in the chamber with the Laser Sword and Laser Claw.
When you have the Sub Parts, and any other items you were able to take out
of the cave, hurry back to Southern Divisia-town. Heal, sell whatever you
don't need, and go through the castle dungeon to North Divisia. Save your
game there before going through the passage to Satera. You'll have to go
through Satera and Landen to get to Aridia. Heal at the inns at Yaata or
Ilan if you need to.
When you reach Hazatak, chat with the cyborgs. They will tell you about an
amazing whirlpool to the southeast; you can explore it when you have the
Sub Parts for Wren.
Save the game in Hazatak, then go to the right side of the river. When you
stand in the correct spot (right near the northern tip of the river), Wren
will transform into a submersible. The Sub Parts need not be "equipped"
or "used;" the transformation will be automatic as long as you have the Sub
Parts and you stand in the right spot along the river.
Wren will dive into the whirlpool and emerge in a hidden world within the
world of Aridia. He will then change back to his normal form. You will not
have any hostile encounters in this hidden world. Walk west, then south,
and you will find a Layan Palace. You will have found many such Palaces on
all the worlds you've been to, but so far, going into them has only gotten
you a quick order to leave.
This Palace has several priests near the entrance. Go over and speak with
them. They will tell you that they've been protecting Laya for 1000 years.
No, not _the_ Laya of ancient legend. As it turns out, the woman is Laya's
sister; curiously, her name is also Laya. She has been in cryogenic sleep
for the last 1000 years. Now, she is ready to learn the secret of Mystoke,
in the world of Frigidia. The priests ask you to return to the desert with
Laya and go southwest, where the portal to Frigidia is.
Go to the blue square in the back of the temple. Laya will appear before
you. She will say that she was very young when her sister fought Orakio,
but she remembers Laya leaving with a knight who carried a black sword. She
needs to know the truth, and asks you to take her with you.
Now you know something really strange is happening. Orakio carried a black
sword, as you learned from Miun. Laya and Orakio traveling together? You
must know the truth, meaning you must go with Laya to Mystoke on Frigidia.
Go back to where you emerged in this hidden world. Wren will change into a
submersible form and transport all of you back to the Aridia surface. Save
the game, then go hunting to build up Laya's strength. Laya starts out very
weak but she will gain in levels and strength very quickly.
When you have built Laya's strength up, stop by Rysel in Aquatica. Get a
pair of Royal Boots for Crys. Don't sell his Force Boots; instead, give
them to Laya and sell her Boots. Then go back to Hazatak and save the game
before the next step.
Southwest of town, you will find the portal-cave to Frigidia. Laya carries
the Mystery Star, which will let you enter the cave. If you don't have an
Escapipe, get one in Hazatak. It's always a good idea to carry at least
two of them (one for backup, in case you're going to a place that doesn't
sell them in the supply shop).
The dungeon structure is a bit tricky and some of the monsters can be quite
troublesome. Try to grab the Ceramic Crown, Ceramic Bow, Laser Knife, and
Force Staff contained in chests here. Laya carries her sister's legendary
bow, but this bow will not be strong until the end of the game. Have her
carry it and use the Ceramic Bow if you find it.
You will emerge in the northeast part of Frigidia. You have a pretty long
walk ahead of you. Use the monitor to guide you through the mountains and
down to Frigidia's southern portion. Your goal is a long peninsula in this
area. The town of Mystoke is there.
In Mystoke, sell used items, and, if you can afford it, buy Laya a Royal
Fiblira (just don't ask what the heck a Fiblira is; it isn't listed in the
dictionary). Other items you can get, if you can afford them, are a Royal
Vest, a Royal Protector, and Planar Armor. Chances are you won't be able
to afford all of these; get what you can now and get the rest later.
Speak to the women walking around the town. They are all excited at your
arrival; their people have waited for centuries for one of Laya's kin to
reach Mystoke, the Castle of Silence. They will urge you to hurry into the
castle; if you can pass the tests in there (meaning the monsters), you'll
find Laya's Pendant, and all of the doors to her palace will open to you.
They also tell you to use the Pendant to hear Laya's final words, then go
to Aerone, south of Divisia.
Get some more medicine, and save the game. The castle will not be easy to
navigate. Merely finding the entrance to the dungeon is tricky, and you'll
meet powerful monsters and even more powerful cyborgs inside. There's some
extra medicine to be found in chests, but don't waste time looking for them
right now. Bring your own instead.
When you emerge in the castle throne room, open the chest and you will get
Laya's Pendant. Use it right away to hear Laya's final words:
"Sister, it is time for you to know the truth. Though Orakio and I have
fought for many years, we finally realize that we've been deceived. An
evil force from times beyond legend is using us to satisfy its desire for
pain and suffering. We are joining forces to fight this ancient evil. In
case we never return, I leave you the pendant; you will hear this when you
are ready. Farewell!"
Now you know the secret of Orakio and Laya, lost for over 1000 years. They
became allies to battle an ancient evil force seeking the destruction of
all people. This is why they gave the law, "kill no living thing," to their
respective peoples.
Use an Escapipe to leave the castle when you have the pendant (if you did
not get one, you'll have to walk out, and that will be hard!). Find your
way to a Layan Palace nestled amongst the mountains in the northwest part
of Frigidia. Laya's Pendant will now allow you to make use of the Palaces
for what they are: gateways between the worlds. Touch the blue square in
the rear of the temple, and you will gate to the corresponding palace in
an adjacent world. If you found the correct palace in Frigidia, you will
be transported to the southern region of Divisia. Go northwest and you will
find the town of Aerone.
Speak to the townspeople in Aerone. Since the Alisa III's pilots live in
this town, they know that Siren has locked the ship on a collision course
with the sun. Something is preventing the pilots from changing course; you
must find out what. A woman tells you that going east along the path she's
on leads to the purple moon, Dahlia; maybe the answer is there.
Follow the path as far as it goes. At the end of it is a hidden gateway to
an underground hangar. Walk north as far as you can and grab the Monomate
in the chest. Then move west to board the space jet to Dahlia.
You won't have any hostile encounters on Dahlia, so you can take your time
finding the observatory/throne room of Lune. The guards there will warn
you that Lune is depressed; then they will tell you that they have the Aero
Parts for Wren in their dungeon. Use them to find a sky-city on Frigidia
where you can find the strength to fight evil.
Walk over to Lune and talk to him. He will explain that he bided his time
in cryogenic sleep when he was jailed on the moon by Orakio, and recently
awoke to take revenge. But now, for reasons he does not disclose, he has
come to regret the trouble he caused.
To the left of Lune is Alair. She is Lune's sister, and has also been in
cryogenics for the past 1000 years. Shortly after they awoke, Alair was
kidnaped by Orakians, which made her brother furious. They destroyed the
land of Satera, but Alair will insist that she and Lune are not behind the
recent monster attacks. She hopes she and Lune can be forgiven for their
recent erroneous actions.
Now speak to the other girl standing beside Lune. She is Lune's daughter,
Kara. She will explain that Lune has become too weak to fight, so she will
do it. She will borrow her father's legendary Lune Slicer, and join you.
(This Kara is different from the Kara who joins you when you use either of
Nial's children. She starts out with good strength and hit points, but she
gains level slowly, and can't use any healing techniques. She begins with a
Force Bandanna, a Steel Robe, Lune's Slicer, and Force Boots.)
Enter the dungeon. Chests containing a Force Crown and Force Gear are next
to the staircase. Have Laya and Wren equip these immediately. The dungeon
structure is tricky. You must go to the left, then up, then all the way
to the right, then down, and left to find your way to the middle where the
Aero Parts are stored. Along the way, you'll find a Laconian Gear, Laconian
Bandanna, and Laconian Crown.
Exit the dungeon with an Escapipe as soon as you get the Aero Parts. Walk
back to the space jet and fly back to Aerone. Sell gear no longer needed,
and save the game.
Time to learn how to use Wren's Aero Parts. These do not need to be "used"
or equipped; you only need to touch a nearby airstrip. Wren will transform
into an aerojet that can fly quickly to anywhere on the world-dome you are
in, flying over mountains, trees, and any other obstacles that would get in
your way while walking. There is an airstrip right near Aerone; touch it
and get the feel of flying around. To land, touch an airstrip again.
If you don't have an Escapipe, land at the airstrip to the northeast of
Divisia-town. Gate to Satera via the Layan Palace nearby. There will be an
airstrip in Satera near the Palace; fly to Ilan and buy an Escapipe. Also
get Kara a Force Slicer while you're there. Then return to Aerone, and go
southeast on foot to the Layan Palace that will take you back to Frigidia.
From there, a short walk southwest, and you'll find an airstrip. Fly over
to an island on the western edge of Frigidia. New Mota town is here.
Save the game, and look into the town Weapon Shop. See if you can get Mieu
one Planar Claw. The Pulse Vulcan for sale can hit every enemy on screen in
an encounter, but it does not do any more damage than a Laconian Shot, so
overall, it's not really that strong.
Speak to the people standing between the two pools. They will tell you the
history of the Alisa III: your people are descended from the inhabitants of
a planet called Palm, which orbited a star called Algo. Palm was destroyed
by a great spirit of evil that haunts them every 1000 years; a being called
Dark Force. The Palm people were able to learn Dark Force's plans, and when
it last stirred 1000 years ago, they built a great armada of 400 starships
to escape Palm and find a new planet to settle on. They thought that they
had at last escaped Dark Force, but it managed to slip aboard a ship, and
proceeded to destroy every spaceship one by one, except two ships: yours,
the Alisa III, and the Neo Palm. Laya and Orakio succeeded in defeating and
imprisoning Dark Force on Alisa III.
Fly over to Mystoke now. If you have the money, get whatever Royal/Planar
protective gear you still don't have. Save the game at the inn.
Touch the airstrip near Mystoke; fly a short distance north of the town.
This is where the sky-city is. Touch it to land. You will be welcomed to
Skyhaven. Take your time in finding your way to where the Skyhaven Elder
Council is; there are no encounters until you go into the dungeon.
The Elders will say that the ultimate evil dwells in a floating city in the
barren dome-world of Terminus. A word of ultimate power, lost for ages, can
empower the weapons of legend used by the ancient heroes. The Sages on Sage
Isle in Aquatica will reveal the word of ultimate power only after you have
collected all five weapons of legend: Orakio's Sword, Miun's Claw, Siren's
Shot, Laya's Bow, and Lune's Slicer. The Aqua Parts for Wren are contained
in the Skyhaven dungeon; with them, you can wrest Orakio's Sword from its
watery tomb and visit Sage Isle.
The nasties in the dungeon are quite powerful; make sure you have a supply
of medicine to supplement the healing techniques you have. In addition to
the Aqua Parts, you will find a Royal Crown, Laconian Ribbon, Hunting Bow,
Moon Dew, and Star Mist, if you find the chests holding them.
If you can't get everything, exit the dungeon and return to Mystoke to heal
at the inn. Then go back as necessary to get the other items. When you have
the Aqua Parts, hurry to Landen. You can get any other items still in the
Skyhaven dungeon later.
Remember the sunken palace that the old man pointed out to Rhys? There is
a dock where the lake borders Satera on the south, near the Layan Palace
that leads to Divisia. An airstrip is right near it. Save the game in Ilan,
then fly over to this airstrip. Land, and walk over to the dock. Wren will
transform into an aquaskimmer. Steer over to the sunken palace; Wren will
transform into a submersible and dive into the palace. Find the altar that
holds the Sword of Orakio.
When you pull Orakio's Sword from the altar, you unknowingly release Dark
Force from its prison! The master of evil will mock you, and disappear to
tend to matters elsewhere. Crys will now gain a special technique called
Megido. This is used automatically at the end of the game.
Swim out of the palace; Wren changes back into an aquaskimmer. Dock, touch
the airstrip and fly to Ilan. Now go to Hazatak in Aridia. Save the game
in the inn, and go north to find Miun.
When Miun sees Orakio's black sword, she thinks Crys is Orakio. Overjoyed
at seeing him one last time, she can finally die in peace. Open the chest,
and you will get Miun's Claw.
Gate to Aquatica; touch the airstrip nearby and fly over to Agoe. Pick up
some more medicine if you need it and then save the game. Go to the dock;
Wren transforms into an aquaskimmer. Steer east and a little north until
you find an island with a cave. Dock here and go in.
The monsters found here (they are not found anywhere else) are a good deal
stronger than anything else you have encountered. Go north, then all the
way east, and then south. You'll find a Royal Emel and Vulcan. Equip Wren
with the Vulcan and continue south.
There he is! You've found Siren, your father's arch-enemy! You walk over to
him, ready to fight. But Siren is no longer vengeful. He's learned here on
the isle that the Layan people aren't his true enemies, and he is repentant
for his mistake. Siren explains this, then dies of a broken heart. Open the
chest; you'll get his Siren Shot. You now have all five weapons of legend!
Go west and you'll find a Royal Sword in a chest. Get it and go north, then
all the way west, until you find the chest with the Royal Shield. Near the
chest are three passages south. Take the middle one down to the chamber of
the ancient Sages. Talk to them one by one.
The Sages will say that for the first time in 1000 years, the five weapons
of legend have been gathered, and you are worthy to hear the ancient word
of power spoken. The bottom Sage will speak the word: "Nei." He will then
give Mieu a special technique called Grantz. (Nei. Sound familiar?)
Speak to the Sages again and they'll tell you to return to Skyhaven to get
your weapons empowered. They'll also say that Orakio's twin brother turned
into an evil fiend.
All that remains now is the ENDGAME.
GENERATION III: ADAN
=====================
The marriage of Nial and Laya brought the Orakian and Layan people together
and ended the centuries of hatred and war between the two peoples. In time,
Queen Laya had twins; a boy, who was named Adan, and a girl, who was named
Gwyn. Everyone prospered as the twins grew up. But then Gwyn began to have
dreadful nightmares: she would dream of falling into a dark hole, and not
being able to get back out. Then, one day, a powerful earthquake shook the
entire kingdom. Nial turns toward his son Adan, and asks him to learn the
cause of the tremor. Nial tells Adan to take Wren and Mieu with him. Just
as Adan is ready to leave, Gwyn will insist on going along as well.
Talk to Nial once more before leaving the castle. He will suggest that you
visit Lune on Dahlia; he might have seen the cause of the earthquake.
Several of the Landen townspeople are in agreement that Lune may have seen
the cause of the earthquake. But pay attention to a woman in the castle,
who believes that Gwyn's dream is a premonition of great danger.
If Mieu is carrying the Ceramic Bow, give it to Gwyn now. It will do more
damage right now than Laya's Bow. You can sell Wren's Ceramic Gear if you
took the Force Gear from the Dahlia dungeon. Since Gwyn starts out with a
Force Crown, you can sell the one you took from Dahlia also.
In Ilan and Yaata, you will hear some disturbing news. Cyborgs and monsters
have been attacking everybody, Layan and Orakian alike. It appears as if
the cyborgs and monsters are directed by someone or something; no Orakian
or Layan can do it.
Pick up a Force Slicer in Ilan (even though nobody can use it), and save
the game in Yaata. Cross the bridge into Satera and pass through the land
to reach the Layan Palace that gates you to Divisia. There will not be any
more hostile encounters in the castle dungeon of Divisia-town. The people
in the castle have no information of interest except that their ancestors
once piloted the spaceship, but most of the knowledge has been lost since
the pilots left; however, somebody named Rulakir is still around.
Exit South Divisia, and go around the trees surrounding the northern end of
the river. Go south and use the Layan Palaces to gate across the river.
In Aerone, the people will give you a horrifying interpretation of Gwyn's
dreams; they believe it is a warning that the Alisa III has been locked on
a collision course with a black hole! Something is blocking the pilots from
changing course; the blocking must be stopped or everyone will die.
Go to the space jet and fly to Dahlia to speak to Lune. His guards saw what
happened: a spaceship looking exactly like the Alisa III appeared; the two
ships exchanged laser fire, and the other ship was destroyed! A laser hit
the Alisa III, knocking it off course and causing the earthquake. One guard
thinks the wise folk of a city called Skyhaven, in Frigidia, might know why
the ships fought. The Dahlia dungeon holds parts that will allow Wren to
fly; you can use them to reach the city.
Talk to Lune and Alair. They will ask you to take Lune's daughter Kara with
you. Kara has Lune's weapon, the Lune Slicer; Lune thinks you may need it.
Talk to Kara, and take her into your group. Give her the Force Slicer you
bought in Ilan; she can wield both of the slicers, one in each hand.
(This Kara is different from the one who joins you when you use either of
Ayn's children. She starts out weak, but rises in levels and strength very
quickly. She can also use healing techniques; the other Kara cannot.)
Now go into the dungeon. The dungeon structure is tricky. You must go to
the left, then up, then all the way to the right, then down, and left to
find your way to the middle where the Aero Parts are stored. Along the way,
you'll find a Laconian Gear, Laconian Bandanna, and a Laconian Crown. You
could not have gotten these while you were adventuring with Nial; the only
correct path leading to these items is the pathway Lune was standing on
when you fought him.
Exit the dungeon with an Escapipe as soon as you get the Aero Parts. Walk
back to the space jet and fly back to Aerone. Sell gear no longer needed,
and save the game.
Time to learn how to use Wren's Aero Parts. These do not need to be "used"
or equipped; you only need to touch a nearby airstrip. Wren will transform
into an aerojet that can fly quickly to anywhere on the world-dome you are
in, flying over mountains, trees, and any other obstacles that would get in
your way while walking. There is an airstrip right near Aerone; touch it
and get the feel of flying around. To land, touch any airstrip again.
If you don't have an Escapipe, land at the airstrip to the northeast of
Divisia-town. Gate to Satera via the Layan Palace nearby. There will be an
airstrip in Satera near the Palace; fly to Ilan and buy an Escapipe. Then
return to Aerone, and go southeast on foot to the Palace that will gate you
back to Frigidia. From there, a short walk southwest, and you will find an
airstrip. Fly over to the island on the western edge of Frigidia. You'll
find New Mota town there.
Save the game, and look into the town Weapon Shop. See if you can get Mieu
one Planar Claw. The Pulse Vulcan for sale can hit every enemy on screen in
an encounter, but it does not do any more damage than a Laconian Shot, so
overall, it's not really that strong.
Speak to the people standing between the two pools. They will tell you the
history of the Alisa III: your people are descended from the inhabitants of
a planet called Palm, which orbited a star called Algo. Palm was destroyed
by a great spirit of evil that haunts them every 1000 years; a being called
Dark Force. The Palm people were able to learn Dark Force's plans, and when
it last stirred 1000 years ago, they built a great armada of 400 starships
to escape Palm and find a new planet to settle on. They thought that they
had at last escaped Dark Force, but it managed to slip aboard a ship, and
proceeded to destroy every spaceship one by one, except two ships: yours,
the Alisa III, and the Neo Palm. Laya and Orakio succeeded in defeating and
imprisoning Dark Force on Alisa III.
Now you know that the other surviving spaceship, the Neo Palm, was the ship
that was destroyed. Dark Force is the culprit that forced the Alisa III to
open fire on the Neo Palm, resulting in its destruction.
Fly over to Mystoke now. See if you can buy one or more of the following
protective items: A Royal Fiblira for Gwyn, a Royal Robe for Kara, a Royal
Vest for Mieu, a Royal Protector for Wren, and/or Planar Armor for Adan.
Save the game at the inn.
Touch the airstrip near Mystoke, and fly a short distance to the north.
This is where the sky-city is. Touch it to land. You will be welcomed to
Skyhaven. Take your time in finding your way to where the Skyhaven Elder
Council is; there are no encounters until you go into the dungeon.
The Elders will say that the ultimate evil dwells in a floating city in the
barren dome-world of Terminus. A word of ultimate power, lost for ages, can
empower the weapons of legend used by the ancient heroes. The Sages on Sage
Isle in Aquatica will reveal the word of ultimate power only after you have
collected all five weapons of legend: Orakio's Sword, Miun's Claw, Siren's
Shot, Laya's Bow, and Lune's Slicer. The Aqua Parts for Wren are contained
in the Skyhaven dungeon; with them, you can wrest Orakio's Sword from its
watery tomb and visit Sage Isle.
The nasties in the dungeon are quite powerful; make sure you have a supply
of medicine to supplement the healing techniques you have. Try to find all
the chests; in addition to the Aqua Parts, you'll find a Laconian Ribbon,
Royal Crown, Hunting Bow, Moon Dew, and Star Mist.
If you can't get everything, exit the dungeon and return to Mystoke to heal
at the inn. Then go back as necessary to get the other items. When you have
the Aqua Parts, hurry to Landen. You can get any other items still in the
Skyhaven dungeon later.
Remember the sunken palace that the old man pointed out to Rhys? There is
a dock where the lake borders Satera on the south, near the Layan Palace
that leads to Divisia. An airstrip is right near it. Save the game in Ilan,
then fly over to this airstrip. Land, and walk over to the dock. Wren will
transform into an aquaskimmer. Steer over to the sunken palace; Wren will
transform into a submersible and dive into the palace. Find the altar that
holds the Sword of Orakio.
When you pull Orakio's Sword from the altar, you unknowingly release Dark
Force from its prison! The master of evil will mock you, and disappear to
tend to matters elsewhere. Adan will now gain a special technique called
Megido. This is used automatically at the end of the game.
Swim out of the palace; Wren changes back into an aquaskimmer. Dock, touch
the airstrip and fly to Ilan. Now go to Hazatak in Aridia. Save the game
in the inn, and go north to find Miun.
When Miun sees Orakio's black sword, she thinks Adan is Orakio. Overjoyed
at seeing him one last time, she can finally die in peace. Open the chest,
and you will get Miun's Claw.
Gate to Aquatica; touch the airstrip nearby and fly over to Agoe. Pick up
some more medicine if you need it and then save the game. Go to the dock;
Wren transforms into an aquaskimmer. Steer east, and a little to the north
until you find an island with a cave. Dock here and go in.
The monsters found here (they are not found anywhere else) are a good deal
stronger than anything else you have encountered. Go north, then all the
way east, and then south. You'll find a Royal Emel and Vulcan. Equip Wren
with the Vulcan, and continue south.
You'll find a cyborg that looks a bit like Wren, except he has red hair. Go
over and talk to him. It's Siren, the last of the ancient heroes. He'll say
that he fought Laya long ago; he then nursed a bitter hatred, and attacked
Layan people. But here on Sage Isle, he has learned that the Layans aren't
his enemies, and he is sorry for his mistake. Siren dies of a broken heart
after telling you his story. Open the chest; you'll get his Siren Shot, the
last of the five weapons of legend.
Go west and you'll find a Royal Sword in a chest. Get it and go north, then
all the way west until you find the chest with the Royal Shield. Near the
chest are three passages south. Take the middle one down to the chamber of
the ancient Sages. Talk to them one by one.
The Sages will say that for the first time in 1000 years, the five weapons
of legend have been gathered, and you are worthy to hear the ancient word
of power spoken. The bottom Sage will speak the word: "Nei." He will then
give Mieu a special technique called Grantz. (Nei. Sound familiar?)
Speak to the Sages again, and they'll tell you to return to Skyhaven to get
your weapons empowered. They'll also say that Orakio's twin brother turned
into an evil fiend.
All that remains now is the ENDGAME.
GENERATION III: ARON
=====================
Nial and Alair married, and Lune made them king and queen of Dahlia. Nial
and Alair soon had a son, and named him Aron. Lune married, and fathered
a daughter whom he named Kara. They all strove to spread peace across all the
worlds of the Alisa III. But one day, when Aron and Kara were grown up, the
long years of peace came to a sudden end....
A guard rushes into the throne room, and urges everyone to look out of the
window. As everyone does so, they see another spaceship that looks exactly
like the Alisa III. Suddenly, the two ships open fire on each other! After
several exchanges, the other ship is destroyed, but the Alisa III is hit,
and knocked off course.
Talk to Nial; he will ask you to take Mieu and Wren with you, and find out
what has happened. Lune will ask you to take Kara along; not that Kara is
offering you a choice. Nial and Lune are worried that more trouble may be
in the works; possibly even a renewal of war.
Talk to the four guards. One of them will suggest that you visit Laya, who
has gone back to sleep in her palace, and ask her for help. Another guard
will mention a story of wise folk in a sky-city that floats over a world
of ice and snow. You can reach it by using a device in Dahlia's dungeon,
which will enable Wren to fly.
Since Kara starts out weak, you will be better off going to Aridia to see
Laya before going into the dungeon to get the Aero Parts. Fly to Aerone and
gate to the other side of the river, via the Layan Palaces. Pass through
Divisia-town, and go southeast to the Layan Palace. Gate to Aridia and walk
to Hazatak. Beware of the Gnashers in Aridia!! If one of them strikes you,
you will die automatically no matter how many hit points you have at the
time. Fortunately, Gnashers are slain easily.
Stand in the right spot on the river. Wren transforms into a submersible,
and dives to the hidden world. Go to the palace and talk to Laya. She will
explain how she came here to return to sleep after Nial decided to marry
Alair; after 18 years of rest, she is eager for a little adventure. There's
just one problem: Laya is first level again, and must regain her strength
from absolute scratch. She will also have nothing she was carrying at the
end of Nial's quest, only her Mystery Star gem, her sister's bow, a Fiblira
and Boots. Oddly enough, Aron has a "copy" of the Mystery Star gem also.
There is no way whatsoever to avoid having two Mystery Stars, nor any way
to get rid of either.
If Mieu or Wren have the Force Crown and/or Ceramic Bow from Nial's quest,
switch them back to Laya so she can use them again. Laya's Bow is a weak
weapon until the end of the game.
Return to the Aridia surface and save the game in Hazatak. Buy an Escapipe,
then gate to Aquatica. Stop by Rysel, and get Royal Boots for Aron. Switch
his Force Boots to Laya and sell her regular Boots. Also buy Force Boots
for Kara. On the second floor of the technique distribution shop is a girl
with shocking news: Laya's lands across the sea are now gone.
Gate to Landen and buy a Force Slicer for Kara in Ilan. The people in Ilan
and Yaata will tell you that cyborgs and monsters are out of control; they
have been attacking everyone, Orakian and Layan alike. Someone or something
seems to be directing them; no Layan or Orakian can do that.
The town of Landen will not have any useful information, except an opinion
that somebody on the Alisa III caused the battle with the other spaceship.
The castle is now empty except for a guard; when Nial accepted sovereignty
of Dahlia from Lune, Landen was left without an heir to its throne.
Save the game in Yaata, then go back through Satera to reach Divisia-town.
You'll have no more enemy encounters in the castle dungeon. In the castle,
you will be told about someone named Rulakir, who was presumably once a
great pilot.
Go to Aerone and save the game. Board the space jet to Dahlia. By now, both
Laya and Kara will have become strong enough to take through the dungeon.
Go into the dungeon now. The dungeon structure is tricky. You must go to
the left, then up, then all the way to the right, then down, and left to
find your way to the middle where the Aero Parts are stored. Along the way,
you'll find a Laconian Gear, Laconian Bandanna, and a Laconian Crown. You
could not have gotten these while you were adventuring with Nial; the only
correct path leading to these items is the pathway Lune was standing on
when you fought him.
Exit the dungeon with an Escapipe as soon as you get the Aero Parts. Walk
back to the space jet and fly back to Aerone. Sell gear no longer needed,
and save the game.
Time to learn how to use Wren's Aero Parts. These do not need to be "used"
or equipped; you only need to touch a nearby airstrip. Wren will transform
into an aerojet that can fly quickly to anywhere on the world-dome you are
in, flying over mountains, trees, and any other obstacles that would get in
your way while walking. There is an airstrip right near Aerone; touch it
and get the feel of flying around. To land, touch any airstrip again.
If you don't have an Escapipe, land at the airstrip to the northeast of
Divisia-town. Gate to Satera via the Layan Palace nearby. There will be an
airstrip in Satera near the Palace; fly to Ilan and buy an Escapipe. Then
return to Aerone, and go southeast on foot to the Palace that will gate you
back to Frigidia. From there, a short walk southwest, and you will find an
airstrip. Fly over to the island on the western edge of Frigidia. You'll
find New Mota town there.
Save the game, and look into the town Weapon Shop. See if you can get Mieu
one Planar Claw. The Pulse Vulcan for sale can hit every enemy on screen in
an encounter, but it does not do any more damage than a Laconian Shot, so
overall, it's not really that strong.
Speak to the people standing between the two pools. They will tell you the
history of the Alisa III: your people are descended from the inhabitants of
a planet called Palm, which orbited a star called Algo. Palm was destroyed
by a great spirit of evil that haunts them every 1000 years; a being called
Dark Force. The Palm people were able to learn Dark Force's plans, and when
it last stirred 1000 years ago, they built a great armada of 400 starships
to escape Palm and find a new planet to settle on. They thought that they
had at last escaped Dark Force, but it managed to slip aboard a ship, and
proceeded to destroy every spaceship one by one, except two ships: yours,
the Alisa III, and the Neo Palm. Laya and Orakio succeeded in defeating and
imprisoning Dark Force on Alisa III.
Now you know that the other surviving spaceship, the Neo Palm, was the ship
that was destroyed. Dark Force is the culprit that forced the Alisa III to
open fire on the Neo Palm, resulting in its destruction.
Fly over to Mystoke now. See if you can buy one or more of the following
protective items: A Royal Fiblira for Laya, a Royal Robe for Kara, a Royal
Vest for Mieu, a Royal Protector for Wren, and/or Planar Armor for Aron.
Save the game at the inn.
Touch the airstrip near Mystoke, and fly a short distance to the north.
This is where the sky-city is. Touch it to land. You will be welcomed to
Skyhaven. Take your time in finding your way to where the Skyhaven Elder
Council is; there are no encounters until you go into the dungeon.
The Elders will say that the ultimate evil dwells in a floating city in the
barren dome-world of Terminus. A word of ultimate power, lost for ages, can
empower the weapons of legend used by the ancient heroes. The Sages on Sage
Isle in Aquatica will reveal the word of ultimate power only after you have
collected all five weapons of legend: Orakio's Sword, Miun's Claw, Siren's
Shot, Laya's Bow, and Lune's Slicer. The Aqua Parts for Wren are contained
in the Skyhaven dungeon; with them, you can wrest Orakio's Sword from its
watery tomb, and visit Sage Isle.
The nasties in the dungeon are quite powerful; make sure you have a supply
of medicine to supplement the healing techniques you have. Try to find all
the chests; in addition to the Aqua Parts, you'll find a Laconian Ribbon,
Royal Crown, Hunting Bow, Moon Dew, and Star Mist.
If you can't get everything, exit the dungeon and return to Mystoke to heal
at the inn. Then go back as necessary to get the other items. When you have
the Aqua Parts, hurry to Landen. You can get any other items still in the
Skyhaven dungeon later.
Remember the sunken palace that the old man pointed out to Rhys? There is
a dock where the lake borders Satera on the south, near the Layan Palace
that leads to Divisia. An airstrip is right near it. Save the game in Ilan,
then fly over to this airstrip. Land, and walk over to the dock. Wren will
transform into an aquaskimmer. Steer over to the sunken palace; Wren will
transform into a submersible and dive into the palace. Find the altar that
holds the Sword of Orakio.
When you pull Orakio's Sword from the altar, you unknowingly release Dark
Force from its prison! The master of evil will mock you, and disappear to
tend to matters elsewhere. Aron will now gain a special technique called
Megido. This is used automatically at the end of the game.
Swim out of the palace; Wren changes back into an aquaskimmer. Dock, touch
the airstrip and fly to Ilan. Now go to Hazatak in Aridia. Save the game
in the inn and walk north to find Miun.
When Miun sees Orakio's black sword, she thinks Aron is Orakio. Overjoyed
at seeing him one last time, she can finally die in peace. Open the chest,
and you will get Miun's Claw.
Gate to Aquatica; touch the airstrip nearby and fly over to Agoe. Pick up
some more medicine if you need it and then save the game. Go to the dock;
Wren transforms into an aquaskimmer. Steer east, and a little to the north
until you find an island with a cave. Dock here and go in.
The monsters found here (they are not found anywhere else) are a good deal
stronger than anything else you have encountered. Go north, then all the
way east, and then south. You'll find a Vulcan and Royal Emel. Equip Wren
with the Vulcan and continue south.
You'll find a cyborg that looks a bit like Wren, except he has red hair. Go
over and talk to him. It's Siren, the last of the ancient heroes. He'll say
that he fought Laya long ago; he then nursed a bitter hatred, and attacked
Layan people. But here on Sage Isle, he has learned that the Layans aren't
his enemies, and he is sorry for his mistake. Siren dies of a broken heart
after telling you his story. Open the chest; you'll get his Siren Shot, the
last of the five weapons of legend.
Go west and you'll find a Royal Sword in a chest. Get it and go north, then
all the way west until you find the chest with the Royal Shield. Near the
chest are three passages south. Take the middle one down to the chamber of
the ancient Sages. Talk to them one by one.
The Sages will say that for the first time in 1000 years, the five weapons
of legend have been gathered, and you are worthy to hear the ancient word
of power spoken. The bottom Sage will speak the word: "Nei." He will then
give Mieu a special technique called Grantz. (Nei. Sound familiar?)
Speak to the Sages again, and they'll tell you to return to Skyhaven to get
your weapons empowered. They'll also say that Orakio's twin brother turned
into an evil fiend.
All that remains now is the ENDGAME.
ENDGAME
========
TECH NOTE: In addition to Mieu, Wren, and your main character, your party
will have Laya (or Gwyn, if you use Adan) and Kara (Lune's daughter). The
Kara who goes with Sean and Crys is different from the Kara who goes with
Adan and Aron. To differentiate, I'll refer to the Kara who goes with Sean
and Crys as Kara I; the other Kara will be referred to as Kara II.
At this point in the game, you should have the five weapons of legend, and
received the word of power (Nei) from the Sages in Sage Isle. You are ready
for the final stages of the game.
Exit Sage Isle, and touch the dock so Wren transforms into an aquaskimmer.
Steer back to Agoe, dock, and go into town. Sell the Royal items taken out
of Sage Isle, along with Wren's Pulse Cannon and Vulcan, Mieu's Laconian
Claw, and your Laconian Sword. Save the game, then hurry to Frigidia.
Save the game in New Mota. Touch the airstrip and fly to the eastern part
of Frigidia. Land on the airstrip you will find inside of a mountain ring
shaped like a backward C. Walk out of the ring, and then east to the Layan
Palace, which gates you to Terminus. Just to the northeast of where you'll
emerge is another airstrip. Go over to it, but before you touch it, check
your monitor. You will see that this dome-world has three lakes, connected
by a stream so that the water bodies are shaped like a W. Get airborne and
fly to the middle lake. You will find a floating city; touch it to land.
You will be welcomed to the city of Lashute. You will not have any enemy
encounters here, so you can go where you like at leisure. Look for all the
people to learn a surprising story: Lashute is ruled by Rulakir, the twin
brother of Orakio. Rulakir has stayed alive the past millennium by force of
hatred and anger, brought about the loss of his family in the Orakio-Laya
war. Be sure to map Lashute while you wander through it. If you locate the
throne of Rulakir, he won't talk with you, but "waves of blackness" will
"wash over you." Escapipes won't work in Lashute, so walk out and return to
Frigidia. Save the game in Mystoke.
Touch the airstrip just to the south of Mystoke; fly to Skyhaven. Go over
to the Elder Council and talk to them one by one. The first member praises
your work. The second member speaks the word of power. The other members
will say to equip the Nei weapons and use them to destroy Dark Force. Their
task is over; yours truly begins now.
When the second Council member speaks the ancient word of power (Nei), the
weapons of legend will transform into Nei weapons -- Nei Sword, Nei Claw, Nei
Shot, Nei Bow, and Nei Slicer. You'll have to reequip them after they are
empowered. Leave Skyhaven and return to New Mota. Laya (or Gwyn, if you're
using Adan) will not need the Ceramic Bow anymore, so sell it.
Use the eastern Layan Palace to gate to Terminus. Walk around and hunt the
monsters there to advance a few more levels, and gain more meseta. By the
time you're ready to face Dark Force, everyone in the party should have the
following equipment:
For your MAIN character (Sean, Crys, Adan, or Aron): Laconian Helm, Nei
Sword, Planar Armor, Royal Boots.
For MIEU: Laconian Ribbon, Nei Claw, Planar Claw, Royal Vest, Force Boots.
For WREN: Laconian Gear, Nei Shot, Royal Protector. (Wren can't wear any
kind of footgear.)
For LAYA (or GWYN, if you use Adan): Royal Crown, Nei Bow, Royal Fiblira,
Force Boots.
For KARA (either): Royal Bandanna, Nei Slicer, Planar Slicer, Royal Robe
and Force Boots.
Some Royal items might seem useless, because they only raise defense power
by a few points over Laconian items. But sometimes, these few points can
actually make a big difference, so be sure to get the Royal/Planar armors.
You should also have the Monitor, the Sapphire, the Twins Ruby, the Mystery
Star, Laya's Pendant, the Sub Parts, the Aero Parts and the Aqua Parts. If
you are using Sean or Crys, you will also have the Dragon Tear and Power
Topaz; if you are using Adan, you'll have the Moonstone; if you are using
Aron, you'll have the Moonstone and a second Mystery Star.
Distribute the gems so that everybody is carrying only one. Have Wren hold
the Parts. Laya (or Gwyn) should hold Laya's Pendant. Your Main character
character should hold the Monitor.
When you're ready to face Dark Force, get the Star Mist and Moon Dew out of
Skyhaven dungeon if you haven't done so already. Give them to Wren or your
Main character. Then go to the Supply Shop and buy everyone at least seven
Trimates. Now go into the Technique Distribution Shop. Raise Mieu's Rever
technique to maximum power. If you're not using Adan, raise Laya's Gires
technique to maximum power. If you're using Adan, power up Kara II's Gires
technique to maximum power; Gwyn will have the lowest technique strength in
the party. Power her Res technique up to maximum strength, or else leave
her technique strength distribution unchanged.
(It's easiest to finish with Adan or Aron, since you will have four party
members with healing techniques, your main character, Laya/Gwyn, Mieu, and
Kara II. Kara I, who goes with Sean and Crys, has no healing techniques;
she also will have fewer hit points than Kara II by the time you're ready
to face Dark Force, and she won't hit as hard as Kara II. This is because
Kara I rises in levels so much more slowly than Kara II. It's hardest to
finish with Crys: he has no healing techniques, while Sean does.)
When everyone is high enough in level and has their optimum equipment, plus
proper supplies, save the game in New Mota and go to Lashute. Now that you
are carrying the Nei weapons, Lashute will reveal its true colors. None of
the people will be friendly anymore; instead, they will tell you of their
nefarious plans: they wanted the war to be started up again by Siren and
Lune, but Rhys was needed to return the Satellites to proper orbit, which
is what Rhys did. They also succeeded in getting you, your father, and Rhys
to reopen the sealed gateways among the domes of the Alisa III, so they
could spread evil once more. You have done everything they wanted, and now
Dark Force brings your doom.
The enemies you will now encounter in Lashute are the most powerful you'll
find anywhere. Beware especially of the Guardian, Defender, Punisher, and
Malific. The Nei weapons will destroy them quickly, but they'll frequently
get in a few blows that pack a lot of power.
Remember that Escapipes will not work in Lashute. You must be very powerful
to fight your way to Rulakir's throne without using too many techniques or
Trimates. When you reach him, he will now let you learn that the death of
his family in the Orakian-Layan war, 1000 years ago, caused his heart to
turn black. He will then say that the Dark Force owns his soul, and it will
now own yours as well.
A line of three Murafires and three Azufires spring up before Rulakir to
help him. Kara can take them out with one throw of her Slicers; if you are
lucky, she'll get them all right away so that your Main character and Mieu
can attack Rulakir instead of one of the monsters. Laya (or Gwyn) and Wren
can aim directly at Rulakir, and they should do so. Rulakir casts a deadly
Tsu technique that does 40-60 damage. Heal with a Gires technique or two if
you have to; otherwise, continue your assault on Rulakir without letup.
When you conquer Rulakir, he will be freed from Dark Force's grip. He will
urge you to destroy Dark Force; then his heart gives out under the strain
of his exorcism, and he dies.
Use one Trimate for each party member so that you are healed. Then go down
the stairway behind the throne.
Guess what? You're in another dungeon maze! The chests near you hold a few
Laconian protective gear items, which you don't really need. Navigate the
correct path along the unbroken tiles to the right side of the dungeon.
There are four chests on this side of the dungeon. At the top corner, you
find one chest with Star Mist. At the bottom corner, you'll find two chests
right next two each other. One holds a Royal Gear for Wren (equip this at
once), and the other holds Moon Dew. MAKE SURE YOU ARE AT THE CORNERS OF
THE DUNGEON; that can't be emphasized enough! You'll find out why when you
reach the chest between the Star Mist and the Moon Dew.
Before you open this last chest, heal everyone in the party up to full hit
points with Gires techniques or with Trimate. Redistribute your items so
that Wren and your main character are holding the Star Mist and Moon Dew.
If you're using Sean or Crys, and you were able to use the trick with Ayn
(mentioned in his quest) to get two Star Mist before the annihilation of
Cille and Shusoran, you'll have four Star Mist and two Moon Dew. If you're
using Adan or Aron, you will not have been able to use this trick, and so
you will only have two Star Mist; the one taken from Skyhaven and the one
taken from the top right chest here in the Lashute dungeon.
Open the last chest. Everything turns pitch black for a moment; then a dark
fog will cover the ground. Rising out of the fog is a hump with a number of
evil heads. The voice of Dark Force will give you a whole song-and-dance
about how it is going to waste you. As it speaks, the hump will sink into
the fog. When Dark Force tires of its boasting, it will rise from the fog,
taking the shape of a giant, hideous creature, with evil heads sprouting
from its loins, knees, and shoulders, and the hump, which is its back. Mieu
and your main character cannot attack Dark Force's body until its left hand
is disabled. Dark Force's right hand, left hand, and body are treated as
three independently functioning entities.
So what powers does Dark Force have? The body is the most dangerous, which
is to be expected. It has the highest hit points (around 8000!!), does the
most damage, and can cast a murderous Tsu technique for 50-70 damage. The
right hand can attack for about 30 or so, or cast a Foi technique for about
40 to 50 damage. But the left hand is the one to watch. Its rare attacks do
little damage but it can heal itself, plus the right hand and body, with a
Gires technique that can restore up to 200 hit points to each. So it's a
good idea to focus all attacks on the left hand until it is disabled; you
will hear a sharp, telltale crackling noise when you disable the left hand.
This prevents Dark Force from healing itself anymore. The left hand will be
disabled after taking about 300-350 hit points; the right hand can take
1200 before it's disabled. Dark Force can therefore take a whopping grand
total of close to 10,000 hit points!
When the left hand is taken out, you can attack the body. You do not need
to attack the right hand at all, but its attacks can become annoying, so
you may want to consider dividing up your attacks between the right hand
and the body. I like to do it this way:
MAIN CHARACTER (Sean, Crys, Adan, or Aron): attack right hand.
MIEU: attack right hand with Nei Claw; body with Planar Claw.
WREN: attack right hand.
LAYA (or GWYN if you're using Adan): attack the body.
KARA (either): attack body with Nei Slicer; right hand with Planar Slicer.
(TECH NOTE: remember, when any party member wields two weapons, one weapon
in each hand, the _left_ hand always strikes first!)
You will have to heal frequently. Use healing methods carefully. Sometimes,
only one or two people need healing; this can be done with Trimate. If at
least three party members need to be healed, make use of one or two Gires
techniques. Don't hesitate to have two party members simultaneously cast
a Gires; your lives may depend on it. If everybody in the party is reduced
to half their maximum hit points or less, use a Star Mist. Remember that
you will only have two of them (four if you use Sean or Crys).
If you're using Crys, only Laya will be able to heal you with a high-power
Gires technique; you will need Mieu's Rever technique raised to its maximum
power to revive anyone disabled, and this has the side effect of reducing
her Gires to near-zero effect. If you have to, use Laya's Gires technique
several rounds in succession.
Don't use the "continuous mode" icon when fighting Dark Force. You have to
constantly monitor everyone's current hit points to see if any healing must
be used. Laya (if you are not using Adan) and Kara II should cast most of
the Gires techniques you have to use, since they usually do not hit as hard
as Mieu, Wren or your main character.
When the body is reduced to zero hit points, Dark Force will be defeated,
even if the right hand still has hit points remaining. The manifestation
will sink into the fog and dissipate.
When Dark Force is defeated, it will give a few parting comments to you,
which vary depending on the character you're using. However, one thing Dark
Force will say to everyone is a vow to return again in 1000 years to pick
up where he left off (a PHANTASY STAR IV game...yay!)
The following sequence then proceeds automatically (for all characters):
When Dark Force disappears, your main character will fly into a rage, and
scream that he cannot let so evil a city remain standing. His anger will
trigger the Megido technique. Megido will begin tearing Lashute apart, and
Wren will shout that the party cannot hope to get out in time. Mieu comes
to the rescue, reflexively using the Grantz technique which teleports the
party to a place of safety far from the falling city. Lashute will scream
a hideous cry as it explodes, falls from the sky, and sinks in the lake.
The four ending sequences were rather disappointing, unfortunately. The two
endings for Adan and Crys are exactly the same, except that with Crys, you
barely avoid going into the sun, and with Adan, you barely avoid entering
a black hole. Either way, you get the exact same message of gratitude from
Aerone, as you approach a planet that orbits a nearby star: "the third one
out from the star." Three guesses which planet this is.
The ending for Aron is a bit better: you go into the black hole, emerging
in the past. But once again, you end up near Earth.
Only the ending with Sean is really different. The starship Neo Palm will
arrive, having been attracted by the explosion of Azura. They know Dark
Force will arise again in 1000 years, and are committed to helping get rid
of it for good next time.
After you finish the game with one of the third-generation main characters,
you will find it significantly easier to play the other three characters;
their goals, although different, are accomplished through virtually the
exact same sequence of actions.
PHANTASY STAR III: GENERATIONS OF DOOM is published and distributed by Sega
of America.
This walkthru is copyright (c) 1992 by Voltron. All rights reserved.
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