Dragon Quest 6- The Trials of Holstock


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The Trials of Holstock

Now where should you go you might ask? Take your new island-boat-thing southwest of Jamiras's castle, and you'll arrive at this island.
	Talk to the old man, and he'll tell you that you need the 4 Legendary Armaments to get to the castle of the gods. It all begins in an island in the southern sea where the stairs descend. Interesting eh? Make sure to nab the Small Medal out of the pot in his house.
Now sail south until you reach the island seen in the picture. The island is just north of the huge desert in the center of the Dream World. Head down those stairs.
	Head southeast then east and go through the checkpoint.
Talk to the guard to learn of his dream. He was on the way to the Land of Happiness but was saved by adventurers. Heh. Stop by the inn and grab the Small Medal from the pot. Continue on through the check point.
	Head south to the small village of Holcotta.
Holcotta is a quiet little town. Search around to find Small Medal x2 and a Full Moon Herb.
	The boy in the stable mentions how he used to play with Prince Holse alot.
You'll learn that Prince Holse needs to go through a ritual baptism, but he keeps running away. After talking to everyone, you're finished here.
	Head west to the Castle Holstock.
Once inside the castle, talk to the soldiers. The King needs some help with some task. Search the castle to find a Small Medal and an Wisdom Seed.
	During your exploration of the castle, you'll probably run into the arrogant Prince Holse.
The King is needing some brave adventurers to escort his son to the Baptismal Cave to the south. It's been overrun with monsters, and, of course, not even the best soldiers could fight them off. After you agree, King Holten asks the Minister to go bring Holse in.
	As luck would have it, Holse isn't around.
Now you have to find Holse in his little hide-and-seek game.
	Head to Holse's room first. Talk to the kid in there, and he'll tell you that he hid in a barrel the other day during hide-and-seek, and the Prince was very impressed.
Search the barrel on the far right, and Holse will pop out of it. He says he's going to see father. Now head upstairs.
	The King apologizes for Holse and asks you to take good care of him. 4 soldiers come inside the throne room to see Holse off. Right when you arrive downstairs, Holse says he has to get something and to wait there. Of course, now he's run off.
Head downstairs and follow the tunnel to the southern end. Holse will be standing on the ledge. He says that he knows if he runs away he can't be baptized and suceed his father, but if he's killed by monsters, he can't suceed him either. Holse gives in and joins you.
	Now head south to the Baptismal Cave.
Before you can get really anywhere in the cave, Holse turns and flees. Head back to Holcotta to the stables where the Small Medal was.
	Once you talk to Holse, he'll rejoin the group. This time, he won't flee again. However, if you go anywhere other than the cave, Holcotta, or Holstock, Holse will flee back to Holstock and will wait for you there. If you die, you can also find him there. Now head back to the Baptismal Cave.
Once you're back in the Baptismal Cave, head all the way north and go down the stairs.
	On the next floor, head north and then take the northeastern path to get a chest with a Chain Cross inside. Head back south then go take the northwestern path.
Since Holse is with you, the demon blocking the way will challenge you to a battle.
	First Trial: This battle will be very easy if you have a Level 6 Dancer. If you do, have he/she begin the battle by using Stillness to seal the First Trial's dances. If not, you can use StopSpell to seal it's magic- do NOT do both. If you seal off both it's weak magic ( Blaze, Infernos, Firebal etc) then you'll have to deal with it doing around 80 damage to everyone each round. Use Spirit Punch and regular attacks to make short work of the First Trial.
After winning the battle, you'll notice Holse ran over to the tunnel with the treasure chest in it. Proceed over there and talk to him. Holse said he didn't want to get in the way and get hurt so he ran over there. Now exit by walking north then east and having Holse open the previously sealed door. Walk down the stairs.
	First, head to the northwestern corner of the cavern to get a chest with a Small Medal inside.
Head back south then east. Go north as seen in the picture and cross the bridge. Head east then north to meet up with the Second Trial.
	Second Trial: The Second Trial is more annoying than difficult. It has a permanent Magic Reflection Barrier so spells will always hit you if cast. The Second Trial mainly uses Physical Attacks and Wind Slash with the occasional ChargeUp or Hypnosis to put one of your characters to sleep. Spirit Punch works very nicely here. Make sure to heal with Healmore/Gent Cane when needed.
After the battle, Holse ran off to the south so head over there and grab him. Holse will apologize for running away and realizes that you truly are strong. He says he won't run away this time, and he means it. Head north with him to open the door then go down the stairs.
	On the next floor, first head south for 3 treasure chests that are a Man-Eater, Small Medal, and a Half Plate. Now turn around and head north.
Head north to reach the 3rd and final Trial that challenges you to battle.
	Third Trial: The Third Trial is another battle that's more annoying than it is difficult. Every round, the Third Trial will cast Defense and then attack you. Later, the attack may be replaced by Reflect. When Reflect is being used, have someone use a very weak spell (Blaze, Infernos, etc) to cancel the Reflection. The next round, the Third Trial will most likely waste time putting the Reflection back up. Spirit Punch misses here so you're stuck with Berserk.
After defeating the Third Trial, have Holse open the last door and walk through it. Now the uh... local Baptismal Cave Priest will preform the baptismal ceremony. Holse stands under the waterfall and is baptised. He rejoins the group and asks you to take him home. Now leave the Baptismal Cave and return to Holstock.
	When you arrive at Holstock, head up to see the King immediately. Everyone congratulates Holse for completing the trials. He can now take the throne whenever he's ready. Holse says he wishes to learn more before he does that though.
A celebration is thrown that night.
	The next morning, the King says you can keep any of the treasures you looted from the Baptismal Cave. Talk to him again, and he'll give you the Magic Key. Now put this key to good use and get the Small Medal from the courtyard. Return to Arcbolt and open the door there for a Poison Needle and a Small Medal.
Now head southwest of Holstock to this small hut.
	Open the hut with the Magic Key and examine the well. Kill the Well Mimic, and you'll be transported to the Dream World.