RPGClassics.com - Sword of Vermilion

Once in Watling, you may notice that there are not any young people and that the town is full of old, senile people. Not entirely true. Go to the house at the upper right hand side and talk to the Old man there. He will tell you that he is only 21 years old and that the monster of Verlin's Cave is causing the people of Watling to grow old. He gives you a Map to Verlin's Cave.
	Avoid staying at the Inn if you can. Although it may be free now, keep in mind that nothing is ever truely free. Put it this way though, you can stay now and skip later to miss a huge payment that you have to make, or you can skip now and stay later and pay only 18 Kim a night. If you are too far from leveling up, and need it though, stay.
Before going to Verlin's Cave, I suggest you take a side route. There is a good shields over west in the mountains. That is the expensive Sapphire Shield. That shield is stronger than the Silver Shield, and when sold, it sells back for 2000 Kim! There is also a bit of money in these mountains.
	Take the left trail east of Watling. This leads you to Verlin's Cave. Did we forget something? Like, maybe a Lantern? Yes we did, and therefore, you should go here for a Free Lantern. Watch out for the Needlers (again, Phantasy Star?) they can poison you and the only thing that can cure poison, is a Poison Balm (back in Parma), or the Minister of the Church can use one. When ready, continue north from there into Verlin's Cave.
The map is here. For the full map of Verlin's Cave, click on the link. I recommend you take the stairs to right. That leads to where you want to go a lot quicker.
	Here is the map for the 2nd floor.
This is the guy you have to meet. Before talking to him, use Herbs to restore full HP. When you are ready, talk to the man. He says that he stole the youth from the villagers, and will do the same for Erik.
	You now fight Cyclops. He can be hard unless you have Super Strength. Approch him. When his hand moves back and lips move, back up, for it is going to cast a lightning spell. When it is done, move forward and slash away at him, remembering to move back when his hand moves back and lips move. When his right hand is gone, all that is left it the left one. Continue the strategy and he should soon die, leaving 1000 Exp. and 1000 Kim. Now return to Watling.
Talk to the man that gave you the map and he will say to ask the villagers about the rings. They will say that Deepdale is southwest of Watling. Talk to this guy and he will give you a Map to Deepdale.
	Now do you remember why I said stay away from the Inn ealier? He charges you 800 Kim (or it could be more, I don't know) for you to stay the night. After that, he only Charges 18 Kim a night. Oh well, don't say that I never warned you.
The road to Deepdale is full of harder and faster monsters. But it is also a short road, so it balances out.