The Frontier

	The monsters in the Dark Cave aren't that much different from those in Grimzol's Cave. From the fountain, head straight up to the stairs going down. None of the chests in here are worth getting, and you want to quickly get out of here. On the 5th basement, go down, right, and up to the stairs going back up to the 5th floor. Head directly left to another set of stairs. On the 3rd basement, head left to another stairway.
On the 2nd basement, head left to a stairway going down. Head left again until you find a stairway going back up. Now go down, right, and up to another stairway going up. On the last floor, go down and take the 1st left all the way, and then up to the exit to the Frontier. From the Dark Cave, head southwest until you reach the town of Cadin. Talk to everyone in town and you will find out that the Black Dragon Cave is near this town. You will also learn some of Ghaleon's evil plots.
	Rest up at Althena's Shrine and warp back to Cadin. Head east along the south side of town and you will soon reach the Black Dragon Cave. This part of the cave is only 1/2 of the actual cave. From the entrance, head right along the upper wall until you can't go any further. Head all the way down to recieve some Holy Clothes. Give these to Nash. Go back up and take a right. Go up and take the path on the right to the stairway.
The monsters in this cave are a bit tougher so don't be afraid to use some Magic here. Head left, down, left and take the first path going down. Just follow around until you reach another stairway. On the 3rd floor, go down and take a right. Hang around the upper wall and you will eventually, you will reach an old man. Tell him that you do wish to become a Dragonmaster and he will give you the Hero's Crest and everybody gains 500 Exp.
	Grab Dyne's Sword from the chest. Give it to Alex. Now exit the cave. Warp to Althena's Shrine to heal, then warp back to Cadin. From Cadin, head south to the Orange Lake, then head west around the lake and east through the narrow pieces of land. When you reach a blue lake, head north around it then southeast down the side of the mountain. You should eventually reach the town of Talon. Save and enter.
Talon is a mining town. You will learn that each person was kidnapped to work in the mines to gather Iron Ore. On person mentions that the entire town of Burg is working in the mines. People will also talk about how powerful Ghaleon has become. Some people also talk about soldiers that are made totally from steel and iron and that are impossible to stop. Head to the highest point in Talon and enter the Talon Mines.
	The Mines are not too tough to navigate, and the monsters are not as tough as they were in the Black Dragon Cave. From the entrance, head left, down, right, down, and follow left to the end. Go up to the stairs. Follow until you hit a fork. Follow up and go up again. Follow to some stairs. On the next floor, just follow the same path without taking any side-routes. Go down the stairs. Go down and take the 2nd right. Follow this path until you reach a big room.
Here you will meet Alex's Parents. Talk to them for a bit. Alex's dad will tell that at one time, Master Dyne brought a baby and a strange pet for him to take care of. The baby is Luna, and the pet is Nall. Hmmm. Could be interesting. Head through the 2nd door from the left and to the stairs. Follow to two more sets of stairs. From these stairs, head left and take the 3rd path going down. Follow this path until you reach the Commander. Talk to him twice.
	Since he cannot let anybody pass, he will have to kill you. But not without a fight. This fight is realatively easy, though the Commander can shell out 100 HP damage to even Alex. Have Nash cast Thunder Thrust while the rest physically attack the Commander. Just keep up the attacks and the Commander will fall. After he falls, he credits you on your strength, but then gives you the real test, a fight against one of Taben's Dragon Tanks!
The Dragon Tank is tough, but is pretty weak to Magic. To keep it away from the rest of the party, have Alex attack it up front. Kyle should use the Insane Sword on Alex then use Sybillium. Nash should use Thunder Thrust, Jessica Camp Defender, and Mia should cast Flameria (or any other stronger magic). Have Jessica heal when needed as well. After about 1800 HP, the Dragon Tank will fall.
	The commander gives you credit and says that Alex might be strong enough to defeat Ghaleon. He steps aside and lets Alex pass. Talk to him again and he will say that he is going to free the slaves and send them home, even though Ghaleon will probably kill his family. He hopes that Alex can defeat Ghaleon before then. Follow the path and exit the mines.
Head northwest of the mines until you reach the town of Marke. Enter town and the fly to Althena's Shrine to rest up. Fly back. Marke is a town Loyal to Althena. In town you will hear a few stories, like the one that Dyne and Ghaleon fought to see who would become Dragonmaster, in which Ghaleon barely lost. But they were stll friends afterward. Ghaleon now hates the Goddess for asking Dyne to risk his life.
	Enter the Elder's house on the northwest side of town. Talk to him and he will take the Hero's Crest from you. Follow the guy he sends to the Black Dragon Shrine. Talk to him and he will heal you. Enter the shrine and pick up the Saint Clothes and the Silver Claw (both for Jessica). Save up and enter the Black Dragon Cave.

Alex:
	Dyne's Sword	Steel Armor	Iron Gauntlet	Dragon Shield	Dragon Helmet
Kyle:
	Insane Sword	Steel Armor	Steel Helmet	Iron Gauntlet
Jessica:
	Silver Claw	Saint Clothes	Tiara	Bracelet	Holy Shield
Nash:
	Pixie's Bow	Holy Clothes	Charm	Cascade Ring
Mia:
	Recovery Cane	Sage's Clothes	Tiara	Bracelet