Return to Mt. Belzend again. Keep climbing the mountain and you'll reach a cave. |
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The cave's path is pretty straightforward. Just be sure to grab all the treasure along the way. |
At the end of the cave, you'll reach Guard Forest North. |
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Continue along the forest path, and you'll encounter these strange guys blocking a path to the west. Don't worry about them for now. Head north of this area to reach the town of Zenobia. |
Take care of town business (checking for items, shopping), then head to the inn. Talk to Yura, the girl behind the counter, and she'll tell you of how a man named Ralph is being held captive at Necrude Castle. Being the good hero you are, offer to help her out. Then go to sleep. |
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That night, Yura will take you to a secluded area of forest, and explain to you about the Hyupas, those strange creatures you encountered earlier. |
Head north and you'll find a secret path. The secret path leads to... |
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...Necrude Castle. Imagine that! You'll start out in B1. Take the stairs and you'll reach 1F. |
In 1F, head south, then loop around to the north to find a TravelBell here. Now head back to the south to reach 2F. |
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In 2F, be sure to check this chest for a Surprise. After you've gotten it, head to the north and follow the path to find the stairs to 3F. |
On floor 3F, go south, then north, then east, then southeast, and you'll find stairs leading back down to Floor 2F. |
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You'll find that this door is locked, don't worry about it. Just continue to the north. |
Enter the cell to the north and you'll find Ralph...or not. Turns out he was just a dummy. |
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Looks like it was all just a trap! |
Sleep in the bed, and in the morning, you'll see you weren't the only one who gets caught... |
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Baru will help you escape from the cell and join your party. You'll also be able to go through the door that was previously locked. The stairs here lead back down to 1F. |
On 1F, be sure to head north first to grab some nice treasure (A bone, an herb and a tusk). Now head back south to some stairs leading to B1. |
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Here you'll find the real Ralph. Yay! |
Leave the castle (either the same way you entered, or by using a TravelBell). Now talk to Yura in the Tool Shop. During a story scene, you'll learn your next destination is the Selfrone Grasslands to the west of Zenobia. Ralph promises to make sure the Hyupas blocking the path will let you pass. |
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