Thomas's Introduction

Thomas's Intro

Sara's introduction begins with her and the rest of the Shinon Settlers talking about the monsters. They go inside the cafe, and Thomas and Sara go off to the side and begin talking about Thomas's grandfather. They are interrupted by a drenched Monica entering and asking for a horse. The team decides to help her after resting the night and set off to her brother, Mikhail's camp.
	The forest which you will travel through is very basic. In the first section travel as far north as you can then turn east. After going as far to the east as possible, head south then turn east once more when you reach the intersection. Now head north and attempt to exit this screen. Before you can, a bird swoops down to attack you.
Garuda Wing The Garuda Wing is the first boss in many of the quests you face. This battle is very simple, especially since you aren't given much time to gain any levels prior to the battle. Have Harid use Demi Rune and Ellen use Tomahawk. If Sara or Thomas have Shadow Sew, use it to paralyze the Garuda Wing. Everyone else should use regular attacks or any other wazas they might have already learned. In the Desert Lance formation, the Garuda Wing will be unable to do much damage, if any, against Harid. After killing Garuda Wing, Thomas wonders why the Garuda Wing is there. Is it true that the Abyss Gates have been reopened? Now he'll exit the screen to arrive at Mikhail's camp. Mikhail thanks everyone for escorting Monica to him so that he may receive the news of Godwin's treachery. He now asks everyone to escort her to Podol where the Vampire Earl Leonid is. Right before everyone leaves, Mikhail asks for Harid to travel with him to help in the fight against Godwin. Harid agrees and leaves with Mikhail. Mikhail also gives the party: 3 Small Shields, 1Broad Sword, 3 Leather Armors, 1 Spirit Stone scroll, and 3 Sand of Mars scrolls.
	In the next area, head all the way north until you reach the next screen. In this screen head west down the stairs and head north a bit. You now have an option: you can continue north and go around to get to the other side of the bushes, or you can fight your way through the snakes to get there. I recommend the snakes so you'll become more powerful but it doesn't really matter either way. After getting on the other side of the bushes, continue to the north. Most likely, the spirit near the exit will attack you. I'm not sure if its possible to dodge it or not.
Sub-Boss Strategy: Whirlwind This battle is very easy if you've been fighting your way through all the areas. The Whirlwind recovers 57 HP every round, which I believe is 10% of its max HP. Its Wind Dart attack can do a lot of damage and can kill people if you're not careful. Depending on whether or not you've been fighting and gaining many waza will determine your strategy. Basically, use your strongest waza against the Whirlwind and use your Salves to heal.
	In Podol, you can rest at the Inn or talk around the town to learn a bit more about Leonid. He likes to take some of the younger women from the town and turn them into vampires also... ick. Mikhail was concerned for good reason about this happening. Exit to the north once you've finished exploring Podol. Now to enter the castle head east across the bridge and go up the slopes. Now go back to the west and take the exit to enter the castle courtyard. From there just enter the castle and continue to the north to encounter Leonid. Leonid will talk about how beautiful Monica is for a while and then tell her to let things work themselves out with Mikhail. He tells you that your rooms are on the left (I'm guessing he meant his left so don't take the door to the left unless you enjoy getting hurt). You'll see a spirit fly off and enter the door to the right. Follow the spirit and enter your rooms to rest. No one is really able to sleep that night, especially not Monica who has the room to herself. She enters Julian and the rest of the party's room and asks to spend the night there. Tom and Julian stand guard while the girls rest.
The next day, talk to Leonid and he'll mention the treasure cave to the north. He doesn't care about any of the treasure and will let you keep whatever you want from there. So obviously head north towards the treasure cave. If you want, you can enter the cave, exit it, and return to Leonid to skip it. Otherwise: After finishing the cave, return and talk to Leonid, and he'll tell you that Mikhail has defeated Godwin's army and probably has retaken Loanne. You'll return there for the awards ceremony. Afterwards, Thomas must head on to Podol to meet his Grandfather.
	Thomas will now be told to head to Pidona by his grandfather via a ship in Mules. Head to Mules and take the ship to Pidona. Once you get there, an old man will escort you to the house of your Uncle. Talk to him, and he'll ask you to run some errands for him agree and leave the house. Go into south Pidona. Enter the each building from left to right starting with the Inn. After doing this, go to Old Pidona which is through the western exit. Enter the second house, and you'll meet Muse. Your introduction has ended.