Chapter 1: The Beginning

BACK TO THE BASICS

          Before you get started, there are somethings to keep in mind. This game can be extremely hard, more than it already is, if something goes awry. Therefore, Rule Numero Uno - Save Often. This is just common sense. Also, be advised that when you purchase new armor and weapons, the things that are the most expensive are not necessarily the strongest. And of course, you always want to be as high-leveled as possible. That next level just may have that new spell you need for that Boss fight you keep losing. Also, explore everything. You never know what could be hidden and waiting for you.

DROGEN

          The Epic begins as our Hero, Ryu, is awakened by the Dragon God Ladon warning him of immediate danger. Upon awakening, Ryu finds himself surrounded by flames. Before leaving with the Old Woman, check the chest across from Ryu's bed to obtain a V.Ptn. Follow the Old Woman downstairs and talk with all the Villagers. Upon talking to the last Villager, a scence erupts and you quickly find out from Ryu's sister Sara, that the Dark Dragons are attacking the village. The Villagers are quick to jump into battle, but not before Sara turns everyone into stone. She tells you that you will bring peace once you are a true Warrior. A scene follows with Sara fighting Zog's lieutenant Jade. She quickly loses...............

          When everyone comes out of the petrification, they want to save Sara, but the Old Woman "convinces" them that they need to think of rebuilding Drogen. The Elder then tells you that you are the only one who can save your sister and defeat Zog. He then gives you a treasure chest with 300 GP. Don't buy any equipment in Drogen. Only buy 18 Herbs and 9 Antdt, you will get some new equipment very soon, for free! Walk around outside Drogen and get used to fighting and build Ryu to at least Level 4. You can return to the Elder's house and talk to the Old Woman to rest and restore your health. Also, remember to save at the Dragon Shrine by talking with Ladon's Statue. When you get to Level 4, travel North to find Camlon.

CAMLON

          When you arrive, you find that Camlon Castle is in ruins. The Dark Dragons have demolished the entire village as well except for the Dragon Shrine. Take the opportunity to save and then go talk with the King. He asks you to rid his castle of the monsters and being the Hero he is, Ryu accepts.

          This board is very straightforward. From the entrance, follow the path until you come to a pool of water. This is a healing spring, it will recover all HP/AP and status. If you continue on the path, you will see two treasure chests. Each one has 70 GP ripe for the taking. Stop at the second spring to heal.The area here is great spot to level-build and heal, especially with the presence of P.Bugs that can poison you. Also, don't forget to buy Antdt's to heal poisoning when a Healing Spring or White Magic user is not available. I would suggest getting to Level 6 before proceding. From the second Healing Spring, walk South, follow the bend and walk North taking the stairs at the end of the hallway.

          Upon emerging in the passage, head for the first vault door, open it, and obtain an Herb and the BronzSD. Equip this right away! Continue to the left and open the second vault door to obtain another Herb and the Gauntlet. Equip this also. Aren't you glad you saved your GP in Drogen! Continue up the next set of stairs, and follow the hallway south and take the staircase down to another passage with two more vaults. Pilfer the treasure chests to obtain 2 more Herbs, a SuedeCP and the Visor. Equip these and continue onward up the stairs.

          When you come up the stairs, you will come across two treasure chests. Open the second one first, and the first one second - trust me! Before walking up the staircase in between the two chests, please be at least  Level 6 or 7, it will make your life much easier when you fight your first Boss - Frog.

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Boss Alert: Frog

The castle is ruled by a giant frog with a nasty temper and a long tongue! Just attack and heal with Herbs whenever your life meter turns orange color. If you do this, you should have no problem defeating him.

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          When you defeat Frog, the air clears from the castle and the enemies inside dissapear. Grab the 2 treasure chests for an Herb and 150 GP. Procede to walk out of the castle, stopping to heal at a spring on the way. Talk with the King and then save at the Dragon Shrine before heading to Nanai.

NANAI

          To get to Nanai, you must walk some distance from Camlon. Follow the shoreline North and cross both bridges you come across. After crossing the second bridge, walk down the steep slope just before the mountains head southeast. If it is not nighttime, walk around until it is. You must enter at night to get past the guards. Be carefull, if a guard spots you, you'll have to start all over again. From the entrance, walk into the Dragon Shrine and save your game.

          From the Dragon Shrine walk left and enter the Inn. Search the Cabinets to get a S.Ptn. Exit the Inn and follow the wall north until you see a garden with 2 trees. Walk East and then North just to the left of the first house and then east again and enter the last house before the moat to claim 2 treasure chests for 300 GP! Leave and walk south against the moat edge until you come to 2 buildings. Walk between them and follow the wall until just after the pier entrance. Walk North to find a weapon shop. Buy and equip the LongSD and sell any spare equipment you don't need. Forget about going North any farther than this. There are only 2 Herbs in the house two up from the weapons shop. Instead, retrace your steps to the two houses you passed between earlier. Walk North starting at the right side of biggest house and enter the Palace.

          Once inside, there is nothing of interest except the staircase leading to the dungeon. Take it and go down until you emerge in a room with boiling lava and platforms. From the staircase, go east over the rope bridge and grab the Antdt from the chest. Go back to the steps and take another rope bridge south. After crossing, go left and head north to get 650 GP. Return and walk to the far right to obtain a B.Stn. Backtrack slightly and climb the rocks to follow a path to a staircase. Follow it down for two flights and emerge in a room similar to the first.

          Again, walk east (to the right) and claim an ArmPad and 70 GP. Equip the ArmPad right away. Travel back west and then south crossing 2 rope bridges. From the second rope bridge, go west to get a F.Stn and then travel east again , collecting the treasure chest along the way containing a Cure.  Follow the double staircase down and follow the hallway northward. Make sure you are at least Level 10 and prepare to fight the Knight.

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Boss Alert: Knight

The Knight is a tough boss. He can cast magic spells that do up to 20 HP of damage, so make sure you have a least 9-12 herbs to heal with. Use the same technique as you did against Frog, until he gets down to the T in Knight on his life meter. Then unleash on him with the B.Stn and the F.Stn you found earlier. Now for the clincher: Most every boss has a second wind and keeps fighting after their life bar reads zero, so get used to it now. He should only last 2 or 3 more rounds after his second wind. Just keep healing with Herbs.

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          After defeating thte Knight, examine the Stone altar and elect to take the key. Run to the glowing sphere in the floor and step on it. You will be warped outside and then met by one of the attendants of the Camlon King. You will then cut to a scene in Camlon. After the story unfolds, save your game and prepare to travel to Winlan.

On to Chapter 2:  Winlan's Dilema