________                    .__                                     
    /  _____/______  ______  _  _|  | _____    ____   ______ ___________ 
   /   \  __\_  __ \/  _ \ \/ \/ /  | \__  \  /    \ /  ___// __ \_  __ \
   \    \_\  \  | \(  <_> )     /|  |__/ __ \|   |  \\___ \\  ___/|  | \/
    \______  /__|   \____/ \/\_/ |____(____  /___|  /____  >\___  >__|   
           \/                              \/     \/     \/     \/       
   ________                                   __  .__                      
  /  _____/  ____   ____   ________________ _/  |_|__| ____   ____   ______
 /   \  ____/ __ \ /    \_/ __ \_  __ \__  \\   __\  |/  _ \ /    \ /  ___/
 \    \_\  \  ___/|   |  \  ___/|  | \// __ \|  | |  (  <_> )   |  \\___ \ 
  \______  /\___  >___|  /\___  >__|  (____  /__| |__|\____/|___|  /____  >
         \/     \/     \/     \/           \/                    \/     \/ 
 ____________________________________________________________________________ 
|~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~|
|                   Author: A I e x                                          |
|                   Began: December 15th, 2004                               |
|                   Completed: December 28th, 2004                           |
|____________________________________________________________________________|
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|                              Table of Contents                             |
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** In order to navigate this guide I have implemented a Ctrl+f system, which 
means you press ctrl+f in your browser or word processer to bring up the 
search menu, then enter the letters in brackets on the right of the section 
that you're looking for.

1. Version History.....................................................(Vh000)
2. Legal...............................................................(Lg000)
3. Credits and Thanks..................................................(Cd000)

O=============================== Growlanser II ==============================O

1. Controls............................................................(Cntrl)
2. Burnstein Capital Archives (Game Mechanics).........................(Archs)
     i - Warriors of Merit.............................................(Arc01)
     ii - The Continent................................................(Arc02)
     iii - The Status Screen...........................................(Arc03)
     iv - Rings........................................................(Arc04)
     v - Featherian....................................................(Arc05)
     vi - Growsians....................................................(Arc06)
     vii - Era of Growsian Rule........................................(Arc07)
     viii - Military Structure.........................................(Arc08)
3. Characters..........................................................(Chara)
4. Full Walkthrough....................................................(Fw000)
     i - Burnstein Military Command Center.............................(Fw001)
     ii - Practical Skills Exam........................................(Fw002)
     iii - Burnstein Military Command Center...........................(Fw003)
     iv - Burnstein W Capital..........................................(Fw004)
     v - Starkberg.....................................................(Fw00?)
     vi - West Starkberg Ruins.........................................(Fw0??)
     vii - Burnstein Capital...........................................(Fw005)
     viii - Rottenbaum Village.........................................(Fw006)
     ix - N Rottenbaum Village.........................................(Fw???)
     x - Magic Academy.................................................(Fw007)
     xi - North Agriss Village.........................................(Fw008)
     xii - Border Mountain Interior....................................(Fw009)
     xiii - Agriss Village.............................................(Fw00A)
     xiv - Comsprings..................................................(Fw00B)
     xv - Ruins........................................................(Fw00C)
     xvi - West Starkberg Ruins........................................(Fw00D)
     xvii - Schwarzfals Village........................................(Fw00E)
     xviii - Ruins.....................................................(Fw00F)
     xix - Fort Rargin.................................................(Fw010)
     xx - South Grandshill.............................................(Fw011)
     xxi - Time & Space Tower..........................................(Fw012)
     xxii - Comsprings.................................................(Fw013)
     xxiii - Control Facility Ruins....................................(Fw014)
     xxiv - Ruins......................................................(Fw015)
     xxv - NW Rottenbaum Village.......................................(Fw016)
     xxvi - Mercenary Storehouse.......................................(Fw017)
     xxvii - North Lost Forest.........................................(Fw018)
     xxviii - Time & Space Tower.......................................(Fw019)
5. Maximillian's Path..................................................(witMX)
     i - Time & Space Tower............................................(Fw100)
6. Wolfgang's Path.....................................................(wlfGN)
     i - Southern Checkpoint...........................................(Fw200)
     ii - Grasslands...................................................(Fw201)
     iii - NW Rottenbaum Village.......................................(Fw202)
     iv - N Rottenbaum Village.........................................(Fw203)
     v - Time & Space Tower............................................(Fw204)
     vi - South Starkberg..............................................(Fw205)
     vii - Starkberg...................................................(Fw206)
     viii - Burnstein W Capital........................................(Fw207)
7. Secret Arena........................................................(Aren4)
     i - Beginner Class................................................(Ana01)
     ii - Normal Class.................................................(Ana02)
     iii - Master Class................................................(Ana03)
     iv - Tips for Winning.............................................(Ana04)
8. Student's Story.....................................................(StSty)
     i - Tippi- Introduction...........................................(St001)
     ii - Sandra- Uncertain Failure....................................(St002)
     iii - Louise- Thoughts............................................(St003)
     iv - Wallace- Beliefs.............................................(St004)
     v - Karene- After the Incident....................................(St005)
     vi - Julian- Wandering............................................(St006)
     vii - Xenos- Dark Flames..........................................(St007)
     viii - Misha- Someday.............................................(St008)
     ix - Eliotte- At Dawn.............................................(St009)
     x - Ariost- Smiling Face of the Sun...............................(St00A)
     xi - Julia- Incantation...........................................(St00B)
     xii - Kenshin- Oath...............................................(St00C)
     xiii - Richard- Inner Voice.......................................(St00D)
     xiv - Lyell- Determination........................................(St00E)
     xv - Gina- Exasperation...........................................(St00F)
     xvi - Gavel- Rebirth..............................................(St010)
9. Tippi's Diary.......................................................(TipDi)
10. Endings............................................................(En000)
     i - Hans/Xenos....................................................(En001)
     ii - Charlone.....................................................(En002)
     iii - Riviera.....................................................(En003)
     iv - Arieta.......................................................(En004)
     v - Ernest........................................................(En005)
     vi - Carmaine.....................................................(En006)
     vii - Brett.......................................................(En007)
11. Hints, Tips and FAQs...............................................(HtFAQ)
     i - FAQ...........................................................(Ht001)
     ii - Tips.........................................................(Ht002)


O=============================== Growlanser III =============================O

1. Controls............................................................(Ct000)
2. Ring Weapon and Gem Documents (Game Mechanics)......................(Rw000)
     i - About Ring Weapons............................................(Rw001)
     ii - Attaching Gems...............................................(Rw002)
     iii - Ring Weapon Effects.........................................(Rw003)
     iv - Obtaining Ring Weapons.......................................(Rw004)
     v - Ring and Gem Advice...........................................(Rw005)
3. Characters..........................................................(Ch000)
4. Full Walkthrough....................................................(3g000)
     i - Voltone City..................................................(3g001)
     ii - Empire Border................................................(3g002)
     iii - Schwartzhaas................................................(3g003)
     iv - Falkenfreuk..................................................(3g004)
     v - Bibliostock...................................................(3g005)
     vi - Bornia Village...............................................(3g006)
     vii - Cave........................................................(3g007)
     viii - Tzaitstein.................................................(3g008)
     ix - Mine.........................................................(3g009)
     x - Tzaitstein....................................................(3g00A)
     xi - Featheria Isle...............................................(3g00B)
     xii - Reactor Core................................................(3g00C)
     xiii - Mine.......................................................(3g00D)
     xiv - Generator No.3..............................................(3g00E)
     xv - Bornia Village...............................................(3g00F)
     xvi - Schwartzhaas................................................(3g010)
     xvii - Voltone City...............................................(3g011)
     xviii - Mountain Path.............................................(3g012)
     xix - Falkenfreuk.................................................(3g013)
     xx - Taoberia Village.............................................(3g014)
     xxi - Prisoner Tower..............................................(3g015)
     xxii - Taoberia Village...........................................(3g016)
     xxiii - Schwartzhaas..............................................(3g017)
     xxiv - Voltone City...............................................(3g018)
     xxv - Guard Ruins.................................................(3g019)
     xxvi - Mountain Path..............................................(3g01A)
     xxvii - Falkenfreuk...............................................(3g01B)
     xxviii - Voltone City.............................................(3g01C)
     xxix - Schwartzhaas...............................................(3g01D)
     xxx - Bibliostock.................................................(3g01E)
     xxxi - Imperial Library...........................................(3g01F)
     xxxii - Bibliostock...............................................(3g020)
     xxxiii - Voltone City.............................................(3g021)
     xxxiv - Lake Biene Ruins..........................................(3g022)
     xxxv - Voltone City...............................................(3g023)
     xxxvi - Bibliostock...............................................(3g024)
     xxxvii - North Delfinia Cave......................................(3g025)
     xxxviii - Port Delfinia...........................................(3g026)
     xxxix - Dark Mountain.............................................(3g027)
     xl - East Checkpoint..............................................(3g028)
     xli - Voltone City................................................(3g029)
     xlii - Bornia Village.............................................(3g02A)
     xliii - Bibliostock...............................................(3g02B)
     xliv - Dark Mountain..............................................(3g02C)
     xlv - Dark Study Cave.............................................(3g02D)
     xlvi - Lindenberg.................................................(3g02E)
     xlvii - Lake Bottom Tunnel........................................(3g02F)
     xlviii - James' Castle............................................(3g030)
7. Trial Cave..........................................................(Tc000)
8. Voltone Well........................................................(Vw000)
9. Voltone Races.......................................................(Vr000)
10. Battle Arena.......................................................(Sa000)
     i - Damage Competition............................................(Sa001)
     ii - Upper Class Tournament.......................................(Sa002)
     iii - Silver Class Tournament.....................................(Sa003)
     iv - Gold Class Tournament........................................(Sa004)
     v - Platinum Class Tournament.....................................(Sa005)
     vi - Free Battle ~ 1 on 1.........................................(Sa006)
     vii - Free Battle ~ 2 on 2........................................(Sa007)
     viii - Free Battle ~ 4 on 4.......................................(Sa008)
     ix - Exhibition Match.............................................(Sa009)
11. Best Equipment.....................................................(Be000)
     i - Slayn.........................................................(Be001)
     ii - Annette......................................................(Be002)
     iii - Hugh........................................................(Be003)
     iv - Monika.......................................................(Be004)
     v - Viktor........................................................(Be005)
     vi - Yayoi........................................................(Be006)
     vii - Growlanser II...............................................(Be007)
12. Character Specific Quests..........................................(Cq000)
     i - Annette.......................................................(Cq001)
     ii - Hugh.........................................................(Cq002)
     iii - Monika......................................................(Cq003)
     iv - Viktor.......................................................(Cq004)
     v - Yayoi.........................................................(Cq005)
13. Importing Characters...............................................(Ic000)
14. Underworld Gate Locations..........................................(Ug000)
15. Bibliostock Imperial Library.......................................(Bs000)
     i - 2F ~ General Interest.........................................(Bs001)
     ii - 3F ~ Technical Books.........................................(Bs002)
     iii - 7F ~ Top Floor..............................................(Bs003)
16. Federal Investigation Bureau.......................................(Fi000)
17. Hints, Tips and FAQs...............................................(Fq000)
     i - FAQ...........................................................(Fq001)
     ii - Tips.........................................................(Fq002)

O=================================== Lists ==================================O

1. Growlanser II.......................................................(GII00)
     Magic Spells......................................................(MagSp)
       i - Magic Stats.................................................(Mag01)
       ii - Magic Descriptions.........................................(Mag02)
     Gem List..........................................................(GemLt)
       i - Gem Prices..................................................(Gem01)
       ii - Gem Descriptions...........................................(Gem02)
2. Growlanser III......................................................(GIII0)
     Magic Spells......................................................(Mc000) 
       i - Magic Stats.................................................(Mc001)
       ii - Magic Description..........................................(Mc002)
     Gem List..........................................................(Gm000)
       i - Gem Prices..................................................(Gm001)
       ii - Gem Descriptions...........................................(Gm002)



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*                         ~ The Sense of Justice ~                           *
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|                                  Controls                          (Cntrl) |
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----- On the Map -o

D-Pad        - Moves your cursor around on the map and cycles through menus
Left Analog  - Moves your cursor around on the map and cycles through menus
Right Analog - Moves your cursor around on the map and cycles through menus
Select       - Displays the entire map
Start        - N/A
L1           - Move between locations
R1           - Move between locations
L2           - N/A
R2           - N/A
L3           - N/A
R3           - N/A
Triangle     - Cancel out of a menu or out of a move
Square       - Open the menu screen
X            - Confirm or select location
Circle       - Turn off cursor lock

----- In Battle -o

D-Pad        - Moves the cursor between menus and the field
Left Analog  - Moves the cursor between menus and the field
Right Analog - Moves the cursor between menus and the field
Select       - Displays the entire map
Start        - N/A
L1           - Cycle between characters and change ranges of spells
R1           - Cycle between characters and change ranges of spells
L2           - Change power of spells
R2           - Change power of spells
L3           - N/A
R3           - N/A
Triangle     - Cancel to previous
Square       - Open the menu screen
X            - Confirm
Circle       - Turn off radar


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|                 Burnstein Capital Archives (Game Mechanics)        (Archs) |
O============================================================================O

The following is all the information found in the tutorial archives at 
Burnstein Capital for convenience, and for reference at the beginning of the 
game when it is unavailable.

The written portion of this section is Copyright 2004 Working Designs.

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|                              Warriors of Merit                     (Arc01) |
o----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

The peace we now all enjoy was defended in the most recent war by Rolandia's 
Knights working with a Growsian firl named Louise, a mercenary named Wallace, 
a swordsman named Xenos, and a young scholar named Ariost.  They were 
supported by King Eliotte and Lord Douglas of Burnstein.

o----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
|                                The Continent                       (Arc02) |
o----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

The neighbors to our Sovereign Kingdom of Burnstein are Rolandia to the west 
and Ranzack to the south.  The Magic Academy located between Burnstein and 
Rolandia was jointly developed to research, regulate, and control magic 
technology...to the benefit of both kingdoms.

o----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
|                              The Status Screen                     (Arc03) |
o----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

                         o---------------------------------------------------o
                         | Name                                              |
                         | Class                                             |
                         o------------------------------o--------------------o
      Portrait           | Condition                    | Next Exp           |
                         |                              | Wealth             |
                         o------------------------------o--------------------o
                         |    Resistance           MHP             ATK       |
                         |                         MMP             DEF       |
                         |                         STR             MOV       |
                         |                         INT             HIT       |
                         |                         DEX             ATW       |
o----------------------o o---------------------------------------------------o
| First Name           | | Armor                                             |
o----------------------o | Ring                                              |
|           Lv         | | Gem                                               |
|           HP         | | Gem                                               |
|           MP         | | Gem                                               |
o----------------------o o---------------------------------------------------o

Portrait   - A picture of the character
Name       - The full name of the character
Class      - The job class of the character
Condition  - What status ailments you are suffering from
Next Exp   - Is the amount of experience necessary to increase the Lv.
Wealth     - How much money you have (in Elm)
Resistance - Represent character's resistance to each magic attribute.
MHP        - Maximum HP
MMP        - Maximum MP
STR        - Is the physical power behind a character's attack.
INT        - Affects the power of magic attacks.
DEX        - Is the dexterity or quickness of a character performing actions.
ATK        - Represents a character's attack power.
DEF        - Represents a character's defensive power.
MOV        - Represents a character's point to point movement speed.
HIT        - Represents a character's hit ratio.
ATW        - Represents a character's attack wait.
Armor      - Represent's which armor is currently equipped.
Ring       - Represent's which ring is currently equipped.
Gem        - Represents which gems are currently equipped.
First Name - First name of character
Lv         - Is a character's experience level
HP         - Represents the character's hit points, or life force.
MP         - Represents a character's magic point, or magic force.

By gaining experience and increasing levels, a character grows stronger and 
more skilled.  Experience can be gained by defeating enemies or using magic, 
with a few exceptions.

When leveling up, only the STR, INT, and DEX stats are increased.  The amount 
of increase varies by character.  STR directly affects ATK, DEF, and HP.  Each 
armor has a minumum STR value.  Equipping with insufficient strength will 
cause movement or evasion panelties.  While INT directly affcts MP, DEX 
influences movement ability, Aria length, evasion and hit probability.

Each time a character receives damage, their HP is reduced.  If it reaches 
zero, they are defeated.  HP can be recovered in battle by using magic, 
skills, or equipped items.  After battles, HP is recovered automatically.

MP is decreased every time a magic is cast.  The amount depends on the spell 
and character.  When MP is empty, no more spells can be cast.  MP can be 
recovered with skills and equipped items.  Staying at an Inn will also recover 
MP.

ATK us the main factor in how much damage one character will inflict on 
another.  It's affected by the character's STR and Lv.

DEF relates to how much damage is decreased from an enemy attack.  This is 
affected by the character's STR and equipped armor.

MOV is affected by the character's DEX.

HIT is the numeric representation of how well a character will strike enemies.  
This is influenced by the character's DEX value.

ATW affects the delay after an attack before another command may be executed.  
A lower number means less delay.  This stat can be lowered by various means, 
including equipping certain items.

ATK and DEF are important for fighters.  If a fighter's ATW is high, the 
number of attacks is decreased.  If MOV is low, it will take longer to reach 
enemies before engaging them.  For magic users, INT and DEX are important.  
Magic users rely on MP to battle effectively.  They are less valuable if their 
MP runs out in battle.

For resistance, there are 8 values, 0 (critical) through 6 (no effect) and 
absorbtion.  The standard value for magic resistance is 2.  When there are 
many enemies, it is a good idea to increase ME beforehand by equipping an 
item.

Equip armor to raise DEF.  Each armor has a minumum STR value.  Equipping with 
insufficient strength will cause movement or evasion penalties.

There are different types of rings to be aware of when choosing which to 
equip.  They are: A Unknown, B Fighter's, and C Gran.  Types A and B increase 
rank, while type C increases parameters.  Judge which ring will be most useful 
for a specific character by studying the parameter window as each ring is 
highlighted.

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|                                   Rings                            (Arc04) |
o----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

            o------------------o
            | First Name       |
            o------------------o--------------------------------o
            | Armor                                    3-2-1    |
            | Ring                                              |
            | Gem                                               |
            | Gem                                               |
            | Gem                                               |
            o---------------------------------------------------o
            |    Resistance           MHP             ATK       |
            |                         MMP             DEF       |
            |                         STR             MOV       |
            |                         INT             HIT       |
            |                         DEX             ATW       |
            o-----------------------o-------------o-------------o
            |                       | MHP         |   ATK       |
            |    Ring Portrait      | MMP         |   DEF       |
            |                       | STR         |   MOV       |
            |                       | INT         |   HIT       |
            |    Value              | DEX         |   ATW       |
            o-----------------------o-------------o-------------o

First Name - First name of character
Armor      - Represent's which armor is currently equipped.
Ring       - Represent's which ring is currently equipped.
Gem        - Represents which gems are currently equipped.
3-2-1      - Maximum gem levels equippable
Resistance - Represent character's resistance to each magic attribute.
UpperSTATS - Represent characters max stat values
LowerSTATS - Represent changes to the character's stats from equipped ring
Value      - Sale value of current ring (in Elm)

Ring Weapons are said to have been popular in ancient times.  They transform 
from rings into weapons by reacting to the inner fighting ability of the one 
who wears it.  The form the weapon takes is determined by the Ring Master's 
ability.  Attaching special power gems to the ring adds special effects and 
powers not present in regular weapons.  Ring Weapons have been collected and 
spread across the world by Ring Merchants.  Special knowledge is required to 
change the ring's attributes, and shops specializing in this will be opening 
kingdomwide soon.

Adding a Gem to the hollow areas of a Ring Weapon will assign a special 
ability or effect to that weapon.  Each Gem holds a specific power level.  The 
amount within each Gem is shown by a level number preceding each name.

A Ring Weapon has two effects.
 - Changing Abilities
 - Controlling Gem Power

You can judge the effects of a particular ring by its name once you get used 
to the system.  The parameters next to the ring will provide guidance for the 
less-skilled however.

Occasionally, when there is bloodshed, a new Ring Weapon will emerge.  
Therefore, battling is an easy way for a Ring Master to obtain new, more 
powerful rings.  Of course, to obtain the strongest rings involves an element 
of certain danger to the Ring Master in battle.  The stronger the opponent 
slain, the stronger the ring that may emerge.  However, the risk of death to 
the Ring Master also increases proportionally.

Rings are useful for fighters, because STR will also affect ATK and DEF stats.  
Advanced fighters must balance not only stat increases, but also control value 
concerns.  Rings with control power of 0 are useless for attaching Gems, so 
should only be kept if they give a significant stat increase.  Since only 50 
rings can be kept at a time, it is therefore prudent to sell rings that are 
less powerful than those currently equipped as soon as possible.

Unlike rings, you should keep as many Gems on hand as possible because each 
may affect rings yet to be obtained in interesting and useful ways.  There is 
no way of knowing what the effects will be until the Gems are matched to 
specific rings, so it is useful to have as many Gems as possible on hand at 
all times.

o----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
|                                 Featherian                         (Arc05) |
o----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

The Featherian tribe led the way in our journey across the space-time 
continuum to this blessed new world.  They do not command magic, but rather 
are skilled in the ways of science.  The Control Tower that bridges the space-
time continuum was a result of their efforts.

o----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
|                                  Growsians                         (Arc06) |
o----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

In this world, there is no evidence of Grow elements.  Since Grow is the 
source of our magic power, immense magics that were cast routinely in the old 
world cannot be summoned here.   Growsians can still make limited use of their 
abilities here by tapping the tiny amounts of Grow that leak through the crack 
created by the bridge in the space-time continuum.

o----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
|                             Era of Growsian Rule                   (Arc07) |
o----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

Because the Growsians channeled power greater than the inhabitants of this 
world possessed, they ruled vast areas for generations.  However, without 
warning, these rulers vanished suddenly one day.  The ruins of their great 
kingdoms still exist even now.

o----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
|                              Military Structure                    (Arc08) |
o----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

Burnstein Army is organized as follows:  Squadrons of 5, Platoons of 10, 
Companies of 5 Platoons, Battalions of 5 Companies, and Regiments of 5 
Battalions.  Each General commands 3 Regiments normally, but in battle the 
power structure is flexible out of necessity.

O============================================================================O
|                                 Characters                         (Chara) |
O============================================================================O

Character descriptions can also be found very close by in the instruction 
manual, unless of course you rented the game and didn't get one, in which case 
the following may benefit you.

 ----- Wein Cruz -o

"Since he was a young boy adventuring with his father, Wein admired the skill 
and stature of the imperial knights.  Knowing that just one knight had the 
ability of 100 soldiers and the admiration of an entire kingdom made them an 
irresistable fascination."

"One day, Wein imagined he, too, would become an Imperial Knight, serving the 
king and providing inspiration for others.  Turning that dream into a reality 
will prove more treacherous than he ever imagined."

 ----- Maximillian Schneider -o

"Still mourning for the father that was lost to him in the last great war, 
Maximillian enrolls in the academy to fufill his father's last wish.  His 
understandable distaste for war in all its forms is in strong contrast to the 
Academy teachings, and so he intends to graduate to a life of politics rather 
than a military career."

"Unfortunately, life is about to throw him another curve ball..."

 ----- Hans Bearnt -o

"There is a nagging sense of urgency to everything Hans does.  Perhaps it is 
his nature, or perhaps it is related to being an orphan, alone in a world torn 
by war.  Though his childlike "enthusiasm" can become wearisome at times, no 
one can deny that he puts his all into whatever assignment he is given."

"When he joins Wein after crossing paths in a chance encounter, his life will 
be changed forever.  The burden of deciding whether that path will lead to 
good or evil is left to you."

 ----- Charlone Claudius -o

"Born to a life of wealth and privilege, but longing for more adventure than 
her assigned place in society allows, Charlone Claudius enrolls in the Academy 
with the intention of one day becoming an Imperial Knight."

"Unfortunately, before her intended journey even begins, it is derailed into a 
plot of deception, murder, and intrugue that will force her to quickly become 
the knight she desperately wants to be... or just another overreaching 
casualty of misguided ambition."

 ----- Sereb -o

"Arieta and Sereb are seemingly inseparable.  He is of the Silver Fox Tribe 
and a descendant of the old world tribe."

"He is extremely protective of his friend, and will not allow any harm to come 
to her while he is at her side.  Because of his lineage, he has learned to 
communicate in human tongue if he so chooses."

 ----- Wolfgang -o

"His face scarred during a conflict shrouded in mystery, Wolfgang has become 
one of the best-known mercenaries in the three kingdoms.  His skill and 
ambition have pushed him to the top of the heap in cheap, mobile killers-for-
hire."

 ----- Carmaine Fallsmyer -o

"This is the one person who can fully understand what Wein will experience as 
he grapples with his destiny, because Carmaine was also thrust into a position 
of power and responsibility unexpectedly and at a rather young age was forced 
into maturity."

"His help can prove to be invaluable to Wein... if the correct path is 
chosen."

 ----- Arieta Lyuis -o

"Her sweet appearance and soft voice are seemingly at odds with her tough 
determination and battle-hardened skills.  The mystery of her past only 
deepens when Wein finds her again after ten years have passed, yet her 
appearance is unchanged."

"At times, it seems as if there are two arietas -- one kind and compassionate, 
and the other harsh and demanding."

"Finding her true self and a happy ending will not be easy."

 ----- Xenos Langley -o

"Strong and decisive, Xenos has a history as both a Mercenary and servant of 
the King.  Despite his dark past, or perhaps because of it, he has become 
Champion of the Arena near Grandshill, raising his profile in both Rolandia 
and Burnstein Kingdoms."

"At the height of his popularity, he decided to retire from the Arena a 
Champion, rather than continue to defend the title.  This puzzling choice only 
hints at the painful secrets this complicated warrior shelters."

 ----- Riviera Marius -o

"A shroud of mystery clouds the past of this woman.  Xenos knows more than he 
is telling, but that is the only thing that is certain when it comes to 
Riviera."

"Her skills are impressive... far beyond what a woman protecting a remote 
village should be able to master.  Only time will tell what her true mission 
is..."

----- Ernest Lyell -o

"This mysterious outsider has a story that many in the kingdom could never 
guess."

"His support of an imposter vying for succession of the King of Burstein 
should have resulted in immediate execution, but mercy was shown and he was 
sent into exile instead."

"He can help Wein... if he can be found."

----- Brett Varner -o

"Brett's role in this story is quite minor, he is extra help in a tough 
situation.  However, his connections to the overall story arc become apparent 
when the Side Game "Sandra's Quest" is unlocked and played.  This game 
provides backstory and connects some of the events of Growlanser I to 
Growlanser II."


O============================================================================O
|                              Full Walkthrough                      (Fw000) |
O============================================================================O

 ----- Starting a New Game -o

When you start a new game the first thing you will be asked is whether you 
wish to adjust the game settings.  Assuming you do, the following options are 
available (press L1 or R1 to cycle between the two menus.)

~* System *~                       ~* Battle *~

- Sound Mode                       -  Battle Speech
- Sound Effects                    -  Focus on Action
- Event Speech                     -  Confirm Range
- Background Music                 -  Select Magic Lv
- Cursor Memory                    -  Display Magic
- Vibration                        -  Auto Magic
- Color Windows                    -  Confirm All-Auto
- Auto Save


-----------------------------------\
 Burnstein Military Command Center |--------------------------------(Fw001)-o
-----------------------------------/

The game begins with a scene between a man and the main character.  You are 
given many options ot dictate what kind of person you are, they are as 
follows:

"So then, Wein, did you fare well on your written exam?"

 - I am confident I did well.............................................MP+12
 - I did all right...................................................HP+6 MP+6
 - I didn't do very well.................................................HP+12

You will now receive your very first weapon.  Weapons for you main character 
in this game is based on the physical manifestation of a weapon from the ring.  
It is a very powerful tool.

"What quality is most important in a commander?"

 - Charisma..............................................................CHA+7
 - Battle Experience.........................................STR/DEX+10 INT+30
 - Decision Skills...........................................STR/INT+10 DEX+30
 - Courage...................................................DEX/INT+10 STR+30

"What else is important?" (Chose Charisma)

 - Appearance...................................................CHA+1 FRIEND+5
 - Empathy......................................................CHA+3 FRIEND+3
 - Super Human Ability....................................STR/DEX/INT+5 HOLY+5
 - Kindness...........................................................ASSIST+5

"Tell me, how would you deal with a surprise attack?" (Chose Battle Experience 
 or Decision Skills)

 - Retreat and regroup..................................................MOV+12
 - Counterattack immediately.................................DEF/SPIRIT/DARK+4
 - Defend and prepare to counter...................................MAGIC SHELL
 - Judge size and strength of your attackers.........................ASSIST+12

"So then, what kind of person is courageous?" (Chose Courage)

 - One who protects loved ones.........................................HOLY+12
 - One who sticks to his convictions...................................DIS+50%
 - One who endures great hardship..........................................N/A
 - One who fears not death.....................................DARK/DARK DEF+6

"How do you feel about heaidng to the front lines?"

 - Tense, with all sense heightened..ONE OF SPIRIT/DEF/MOV/ASSIST/DARK/HOLY+10 
 - Pround to fight for my kingdom.......................................MOV+20
 - Calm and collected...............................................SPIRIT+25%
 - Full of fighting spirit.......................................DEF/SPIRIT+10
 - Lusting for the scent of the kill..........................DARK/DARK DEF+10

"Now tell me, why do you wish to enroll at this academy?"

 - Increase Might
   - Strength...................................DIS+50% STR GROW+40-60 STR+3-5
   - Endurance................................................DIS+50% HP+25-37
   - Agility...................................................DIS+50% AGI+2-3
   - Attack Skill...............................DIS+50% DEF+14-21 DARK DEF+6-9
   - Defensive Skill.........................................MOV+14-21 DEF+6-9
 - Increase Intelligence
   - Attack Magic...................................SPIRIT DEF+12-18 DARK+8-12
   - Defensive Magic...................................ASSIST+10-15 HOLY+10-15
   - Combat Tactics..............................DIS+50% INT GROW+4--60 INT+35
 - Increase fitness
   - Movement......................DIS+50% STR/INT/DEX+8-12 MP+10-15 MOV+26-39
   - Evasion.......................DIS+50% STR/INT/DEX+8-12 MP+10-15 EVA+18-27
   - Precision.....................DIS+50% STR/INT/DEX+8-12 MP+10-15 HIT+30-45
   - Dexterity................DIS+50% STR/INT/DEX+8-12 MP+10-15 DEX GROW+40-60

"In what area do you feel you are lacking?"

 - Physical Might
   - Strength...........................................................STR-20
   - Endurance...........................................................HP-13
   - Agility.............................................................DEX-1
   - Attack Skill.............................................DEF-7 DARK DEF-3
   - Defensive Skill.....................................................MOV-7
 - Intelligence
   - Attack Magic..........................................SPIRIT DEF-6 DARK-4
   - Defensive Magic...........................................ASSIST-5 DARK-4
   - Combat Tactics.....................................................INT-20
 - Physical Fitness
   - Movement...........................................................MOV-13
   - Evasion............................................................EVA-10
   - Precision..........................................................HIT-15
   - Dexterity..........................................................DEX-20

"Which element protects you?"

 - Ground........SPIRIT+25% SPIRIT DEF+12-15 DEF+12-15 MOVE+12-15 ASSIST+12-15
   .......................................DARK+10-12 DARK DEF+10-13 HOLY+10-13
 - Water............SPIRIT+25% SPIRIT DEF+6-20 DEF+2-3 MOVE+14-17 ASSIST+20-25
   ...........................................DARK+4-5 DARK DEF+2-3 HOLY+20-25
 - Fire............SPIRIT+25% SPIRIT DEF+10-13 DEF+10-25 MOVE+16-20 ASSIST+6-8
   ...........................................DARK+4-5 DARK DEF+18-22 HOLY+2-3
 - Wind............SPIRIT+25% SPIRIT DEF+20-25 DEF+6-8 MOVE+20-25 ASSIST+10-13
   ............................................DARK+8-10 DARK DEF+6-7 HOLY+6-8

"What is your favourite gemstone?"

 - Onyx...................................SPIRIT DEF+10 MOV+5 ASSIST+5 HOLY+10
 - Amethyst...............................SPIRIT DEF+10 MOV+5 ASSIST+5 DARK+10
 - Ruby......................................SPIRIT DEF+5 MOV+5 DEF+10 HOLY+10
 - Emerald...................................SPIRIT DEF+5 MOV+5 DEF+10 HOLY+10
 - Topaz.......................................SPIRIT DEF+6 MOV+5 MOV+6 HOLY+6
 - Aquamarine....................................MOV+5 DEF+10 ASSIST+5 HOLY+10
 - Obsidian.........................SPIRIT DEF+10 ASSIST+5 DARK+10 DARK DEF+10
 - Sugilite..................................DEF+10 ASSIST+5 DARK+5 DARK DEF+5
 - Garnet.................................SPIRIT DEF+5 MOV+10 DEF+10 ASSIST+10
 - Malachite..................................DEF+10 MOV+5 DARK+10 DARK DEF+10
 - Agate................................SPIRIT DEF+10 MOVE+5 ASSIST+10 HOLY+10
 - Sapphire..........................SPIRIT DEF+5 MOV+5 DEF+5 ASSIST+5 HOLY+10


-----------------------\
 Practical Skills Exam |--------------------------------------------(Fw002)-o
-----------------------/

Following the first scene you arrive at the site of your first test and get to 
meet a new character named Maximillian.

"But enough of that.  The exam is about to begin.  Do you know the rules?"

 - Yes
 - No

"We've only just met, but I wonder if I might ask you a few questions... Is 
 that alright?"

 - Yes
 - No

"Do you need battle advice?"

 - Yes
 - No

If you select yes there's a scene in which Maximillian teaches you the basics 
of the combat system.  You have two primary options, attack (ATK) or move 
(MOV) in the command window.  They can be used obviously to attack and move 
your position.  More detail will be used later.

~* Officer Field Exam *~

   Completion Conditions:               Game Over Conditions:

 - All enemies destroyed              - None

The battle begins, there are a total of eight people on the field and six of 
them are your enemies.  Current options available to Wein are ATK, DEF, MOV, 
and EQP.  Use the attack command to choose one of the six targets to attack.  
Maximillian has all the same options available plus the MAG command.  If at 
any point either of your characters become hurt Max can cast cure magic and 
select a target to be healed.  For now it is best to choose ATK, attack the 
same character with Max as you did with Wein to keep them together.  ThHe same 
tactic applies to the rest of the battle, you should have no problem winning 
with simple ATK commands and the occasional heal.  Also don't forget that at 
any time if you wish to cancel a command you already made, simply hit square 
and your menu will appear at the end of the next turn.

It is a good idea to learn early there are three type of battle-end 
contingencies, Mission Failed, Mission Clear and Mission Complete.  Getting 
all Mission Complete ratings will open up a special choice for you later in 
the game and while this practice battle does not count towards this event it 
is still possible to get a Mission Compelte here, you must kill all six 
enemies with Max and Wein, they cannot kill each other.  To do this allow the 
mage who is fighting to damage the enemies and use Max to finish them off with 
his magic.  After a couple of rounds kill the mage in one hit with Max's magic 
and then finish the enemies manually with normal attacks.  Always target the 
enemies who have the least amount of HP and are just about to be killed by a 
different opponent, it is very possible to do.

 ~* End of Battle *~


-----------------------------------\
 Burnstein Military Command Center |---------------------------------(Fw003)-o
-----------------------------------/

Just a scene to watch here.

"Ah, yes.  Your dream of becoming an Imperial Knight, right?"

 - Yes, it's been my goal for so long!
 - That is only the beginning
 - Yes, but what about you, Max?

"Commander..."

 - I would like to postpone the final exam
 - Why not just give us a passing grade now?
 - I know these are diffucult times...

Soon after you'll find yourself on the world map.  The X button selects a 
destination to move to.  Press circle to unlock your cursor and move freely 
between areas, also press L1 or R1 to quickly move to the next available area.  
Select the Burnstein W Capital.


---------------------\
 Burnstein W Capital |----------------------------------------------(Fw004)-o
---------------------/

Watch the scene here.

"Just as soldiers are needed once war breaks out, I feel there is a greater 
 need for those who can prevent was from even beginning.  Don't you agree?"

 - Yes
 - No

Back on the world map you now have some new options.  Square will display your 
menu, be sure to do so and save your game.  Pressing X on the location you are  
standing on brings up some options as well.  There range from Gather 
Information, Go to Inn, Go to Shop and usually some special area of that 
particular location.  Gathering information can be an important tool to help 
you progress in the game.  In this particular case you need to go to Gather 
Information at the Burnstein W Capital and talk to the officer.  When you do a 
new route will open up to your next destination.  The North Clain Village 
which is located to the South is only a checkpoint you can't pass so don't 
bother going there.  If you return to Burnstein Capital you can access the 
shop.

 Burnstein Capital Inn

 - Rest............... 10 Elm

 Burnstein Capitol Armor Shop

 - Clothes............ 30 Elm
 - Heavy Clothes...... 80 Elm

You can probably afford one set of heavy clothes at this time.  Buy some and 
equip them on Wein and then select Starkberg as you next destination.


-----------\
 Starkberg |--------------------------------------------------------(Fw00?)-o
-----------/

There's a scene right when you enter.

Choose action:

 - Comply obediently
 - Comment excitedly
 - Let actions say it all

Saying "Let actions say it all" is the best choice.

~* Steeling Starkberg *~

   Completion Conditions:               Game Over Conditions:

 - All enemies destroyed              - Civilian Casualties
                                      - Maximillian is defeated
   Enemies:                           - Wein is defeated

 - Master Brainiac (Lv11)             - Slime (Lv1)
 - Slime (Lv1)                        - Hyde (Lv9)
 - Imp (Lv3)                          - Slime (Lv1)
 - Demi Yung (Lv4)                    - Yung (Lv15)
 - Slime (Lv2)                        - Slime (Lv2)

Notice that the two enemies nearest to the child both have very high levels, 
it is not your responsibility to fight these enemies.  Move both of your 
characters just South of the child but don't have them attack at this point.  
Soon a couple of slime enemies will appear at the South.  These are the 
enemies you will want to battle.  As soon as they appear open the menu and 
have both Max and Wein attack them.  Once one is dead go after the other.  
Following this it should be time for everyone to flee into the town.  Watch 
out because the imp will cast magic on the child, the moment the child takes 
damage heal him using a cure spell from Maximillian.  You will probably 
experience a level up during this battle, when you level up you the L1 and R1 
triggers to cycle between available skills and distribute points to them as 
you see fit.  If you think you're strong enough you can go after the Yung 
enemy, but watch out because it heals HP every turn.  Killing it will almost 
guarantee a level up though.  As long as you and Max kill the majoirty of the 
weak enemies, and no civilians are hurt you should get the Mission Complete.

 ~* End of Battle *~

After the fight watch the scene.  You'll find yourself back on the world map 
once again.  Now would be a good time to upgrade your equipment.  When you 
select the Ring Artisan you will ahevt he option of reading a book.  Do so, it 
will teach you many things about how rings work in this game.  As an added 
bonus when you finish reading you will find a Lv2 Blood Blade gem between the 
pages.  Pick up a Fur Coat for Wein and equip his Heavy Clothes on 
Maximillian.

 Starkberg Inn:

 - Rest............... 10 Elm

 Starkberg Armor Shop:

 - Clothes............ 30 Elm
 - Heavy Clothes...... 80 Elm
 - Fur Coat........... 235 Elm

Head South to South Starkberg and select it with X for a quick little scene.  
Next proceed to Schwarzfals Village and another event occurs.  Also check out 
South Starkberg.  Continue to the West Starkberg Ruins.


----------------------\
 West Starkberg Ruins |---------------------------------------------(Fw0??)-o
----------------------/

~* Ruin Nation *~

   Completion Conditions:               Game Over Conditions:

 - All enemies destroyed              - Maximillian is defeated
                                      - Wein is defeated
   Enemies:                           - Hans is defeated

 - Demi Yung (Lv4)                    - Demi Yung (Lv4)
 - Imp (Lv3)                          - Bone Golem (Lv3)
 - Bone Golem (Lv3)                   - Bone Golem (Lv3)

There are many changes that occur in this battle as you play through it.  
Start by setting Max and Wein to attack the nearby Yung, be sure no matter 
what you do that you perform an action that will involve you moving Northeast, 
the reasoning will become clear soon.  Within one or two turns all of a sudden 
Hans appears, as well as three new enemies and a moving spike wall, this is 
the reason you are trying to move up so fast.  While it isn't too hard to 
finish this battle without the wall coming anywhere near you, it is easier if 
you just fight your way up.  If an enemy gets behind you ignore him, and don't 
worry much about healing until you are in a safe area.  Use Hans' ranged 
attacks and Maximillian magic from a safe distance if an enemy still remains 
in the danger zone, but don't risk going back in yourself!  Remember to keep 
everyone's HP up, anyone's death means game over.  A Mission Complete on this 
map simply means killing all the enemies without taking any casualties.

 ~* End of Battle *~

Watch the scene after the battle.  Back on the world map make your way to 
Starkberg.

"Is that all there is?"

 - We're both knights!  That's great!
 - I'm glad we made it!
 - We can't relax... this is just the start.

Afterwards you'll find yourself on the world map again.  You probably got a 
new ring that is superior to whichever you had equipped in the last battle so 
head to the Starkberg Artisan.  Also don't forget to equip any gems you may 
have.  Now go back to Schwarzfals Village if you wish to view another scene.  
Your primary destination is Burnstein Capital.

-------------------\
 Burnstein Capital |------------------------------------------------(Fw005)-o
-------------------/

A number of events will occur when you arrive.  During the scene at the cliff 
you receive a Lv8 Hyper-Attack.  Following the scene you're taken to the 
command center, a lengthy time in the future.

"Charlone?"

 - (But, she's my junior!)
 - (I don't know about this.)
 - (Whoo! She's kind of cute!)

"Hans Bearnt?"

 - Is this some kind of joke?
 - (What's with the finger/nose thing?)
 - Congratulations on qualifying!

The last option for Charlone will increase your relationship meter with her, 
and the last option for Hans does the same with him.
 
Another length of time passes.  At this point you learn of your new mission.  
On the world map you're granted 500 Elm to help upgrade with any equipment you 
may need.  At this point the Gem Shop has become available as well.

 Burnstein Capital Inn                 Starkberg Gem Shop

 - Rest............... 15 Elm          - Lv1 Flame Shield... 75 Elm
                                       - Lv1 Wind Shield.... 75 Elm
 Burnstein Capitol Armor Shop          - Lv1 Thunder Shield. 75 Elm
                                       - Lv1 Water Shield... 75 Elm
 - Heavy Clothes...... 80 Elm          - Lv1 Ground Shield.. 75 Elm
 - Fur Coat........... 235 Elm         - Lv2 Fire Weapon.... 150 Elm
 - Soft Leather....... 460 Elm         - Lv2 Water Weapon... 150 Elm

 Burnstein Gem Shop

 - Lv1 Skill Lv....... 80 Elm
 - Lv1 HP Recovery.... 150 Elm
 - Lv2 Magic Lv....... 150 Elm
 - Lv2 Wind Weapon.... 150 Elm
 - Lv2 Thunder Weapon. 150 Elm
 - Lv2 Ground Weapon.. 150 Elm

Pick up a couple of those cheap Lv1 gems for everyone that has an open slot.  
When you're ready go to Burnstein W Capital.

(Oh, great.  What do I do?)

 - Call her CC, too!
 - Tell the Runt to stop it.
 - Reason with Hans.

The first option increases your relationship with Hans, and decreases it with 
Charlone.  The second does the opposite and the third does nothing.

On the world map head West to Starkberg.  Select it and enter the Claudius 
Mansion.  There's a number of events that occur in her mansion.  Afterwards 
select Starkberg and speak with Hans.  Speak with Charlone as well, at 
Schwarzfals Village.

Your final destination still remains to be Rottenbaum Village, regardless of 
how you get there.  Also note that at this point in the game, random battles 
start occurring.  You can level up as much or as little as you wish.


--------------------\
 Rottenbaum Village |-----------------------------------------------(Fw006)-o
--------------------/

Watch the scene when you enter.

"What should we do?"

 - Check outside the village
 - Force the investigation ahead
 - There's nothing to do really

The first option increases your relationship with the two of them, the other 
two decrease it dramatically.

Following that you are returned to the world map.

 Rottenbaum Village Inn                  Rottenbaum Village Gem Shop

 - Rest............... 12 Elm            - Lv1 Gather Enemy... 70 Elm
                                         - Lv1 Gather Enemy... 70 Elm
 Rottenbaum Village Armor Shop           - Lv2 Fire Weapon.... 150 Elm
                                         - Lv2 Wind Weapon.... 150 Elm
 - Heavy Clothes...... 80 Elm            - Lv2 Thunder Weapon. 150 Elm
 - Fur Coat........... 235 Elm           - Lv2 Water Weapon... 150 Elm
 - Soft Leather....... 460 Elm           - Lv2 Ground Weapon.. 150 Elm
 - Leather Suit....... 780 Elm           - Lv2 Holy Weapon.... 150 Elm
                                         - Lv2 Dark Weapon.... 150 Elm
                                         - Lv2 Spirit Weapon.. 150 Elm
                                         - Lv2 Indirect Range. 150 Elm

Select N Rottenbaum Village now.  There's a scene when you arrive.  Head to 
Schwarzfals Village and go to gather information, speak with the Student and 
agree to help him, he will give you Story #1.  After that speak with Charlone 
as one of the options.  Go North to Starkberg and speak with Hans.  Talk to 
the Editor in the gather information section.  Once you give him the story you 
can read the first chapter you have.  Head to Clain Village and speak to Hans.

"Hans..."

 - Why don't we help investigate?
 - Hatred will only consume you
 - Hatred can give you a rush!

Choose to help investigate.  Go to gather information and talk to the child, 
he will give you Story #2.  Now return to N Rottenbaum village.  Assuming 
you've done all this it will bring you into a series of events.


----------------------\
 N Rottenbaum Village |----------------------------------------------(Fw???)-o
----------------------/

~* Haute Mail *~

   Completion Conditions:               Game Over Conditions:

 - All enemies destroyed              - Wein is destoryed
                                      - The Mysterious Soldier escapes
   Enemies:

 - Mysterious Soldier (Lv6)           - Mysterious Soldier (Lv6)

When this battle begins the first thing you should do is take the advice and 
run Northeast to the raised area.  Position your three characters on the hill 
so that Wein is in front, as he is the only one with a short ranged attack.  
Use three Attack up spells on Wein to pump up his strength so that he can take 
on the two soldiers by the time they arrive.  They will hit hard so switch 
Charlone to healing duty from here.  Have Wein attack one of the soldiers with 
Hans, just focus on a single enemy the whole time.  They have a fair amount of 
health, approximately 150 each.  Once one goes down the objective of the 
battle changes, however it becomes much easier.  you must prevent the soldier 
from escaping.  Where you currently are on the map is a good position for 
this, simply switch everyone to targeting the soldier for attack.  Since he 
won't attack at this point only run away, it's a free kill assuming you don't 
let him get too far.  As long as he doesn't escape you'll get the Mission 
Complete.

 ~* End of Battle *~

"Perhaps it was a sand golem?"

 - That sounds reasonable
 - I don't think that's it
 - No, I think it was ghosts

The first option changes nothing, the second increases your relationship meter 
with Charlone and the third will decrease it with Charlone if you choose the 
second following option.

After the fight you'll receive the Marauder's Remains.  On the world map head 
West and then North to the South ruins.  Select them for a scene between Wein 
and Charlone, afterward you'll receive Story #3.  Now go West to Grassland.

"Did you promise to meet her that day?"

 - Yes, I did
 - I just couldn't keep it.
 - ...

The first and third options raise your relationship meter with Charlone, the 
second lowers Hans'.

Continue along the path on the map.  When you come to a fork you need to make 
a decision.  Either way will net you a character later in the game, but they 
are two different characters.  The one you get for going West to South Lost 
Forest is far more important than the one you get for going North so if it's 
you first playthrough I strongly recommend going to South Lost Forest.


Go to the East Lost Forest and select it for a scene.

"Well..."

 - Okay, but hurry
 - We're on a mission remember?
 - We'll go with you Hans

The first and third raise your relationship with Hans, the second lowers it.  
The first raises it with Charlone, the others lower it.

Go to Agriss village and talk to the soldier.  When he asks if you've seen the 
dam select 'no' and a new path will appear.

Agriss Village Gem Shop                  Agriss Village Inn

- Lv1 Skill Lv....... 80 Elm             - Rest............... 12 Elm
- Lv1 Flame Shield... 75 Elm
- Lv1 Wind Shield.... 75 Elm             Agriss Village Armor Shop
- Lv1 Thunder Shield. 75 Elm
- Lv1 Water Shield... 75 Elm             - Heavy Clothes...... 80 Elm
- Lv1 Ground Shield.. 75 Elm             - Fur Coat........... 235 Elm
- Lv1 Holy Shield.... 75 Elm             - Soft Leather....... 460 Elm
- Lv1 Dark Shield.... 75 Elm             - Leather Suit....... 780 Elm
- Lv1 Spirit Shield.. 75 Elm             - Studded Leather.... 1100 Elm
- Lv1 HP Recovery.... 80 Elm
- Lv1 Gather Enemy... 70 Elm
- Lv2 Poison Attack.. 150 Elm
- Lv2 Indirect Range. 150 Elm
- Lv2 Deft Wind...... 150 Elm
- Lv2 Skill Effect... 150 Elm
- Lv2 Sonic Blade.... 150 Elm
- Lv3 Critical Hit... 350 Elm

Head North to the dam.  Satisfy your curiosity by selecting "Ignore the sign 
and enter."  There's a scene here, after it you'll receive the Lv3 Angel's 
Hand gem.  From here head to Fort Rargin, North of the Lost Forest.  You can 
go to the Time & Space Tower now, the fee to enter is 15 Elm.  Be sure to talk 
to everyone under the gather information section too.  You'll meet someone 
familiar here.

"What? Isn't that... it IS!"

 - Talk to her
 - Snub her

Back on the world map continue your trek North to Grandshill.  When you arrive 
go to general information and speak with Arena Fan, he will bestow upon you 
Story #4.  Head up to South Rachel and select it, a student will come and talk 
to your and end the conversation by giving you Story #6.  Now head to the 
Control Facility Ruins and examine it, then it's finally time to go to the 
Magic Academy.


---------------\
 Magic Academy |-----------------------------------------------------(Fw007)-o
---------------/

Magic Academy Gem Shop                   Magic Academy Bistro

- Lv2 Magic Lv....... 150 Elm            - Eat................ 15 Elm
- Lv2 Fire Weapon.... 150 Elm
- Lv2 Wind Weapon.... 150 Elm            Magic Academy Armor Shop
- Lv2 Thunder Weapon. 150 Elm
- Lv2 Water Weapon... 150 Elm            - Soft Leather....... 460 Elm
- Lv2 Ground Weapon.. 150 Elm            - Leather Suit....... 780 Elm
- Lv2 Holy Weapon.... 150 Elm            - Studded Leather.... 1100 Elm
- Lv2 Dark Weapon.... 150 Elm            - Mystic Robe........ 1180 Elm
- Lv2 Spirit Weapon.. 150 Elm            - Apron.............. 980 Elm
- Lv2 Magic Range.... 160 Elm
- Lv2 Deft Wind...... 150 Elm
- Lv2 Skill Effect... 150 Elm
- Lv2 Blood Blade.... 150 Elm
- Lv2 Blood Magic.... 150 Elm
- Lv3 Angel's Hand... 350 Elm
- Lv3 Sandman........ 350 Elm
- Lv3 MP Recovery.... 350 Elm
- Lv3 HP Recovery.... 350 Elm
- Lv3 Magic Might.... 370 Elm
- Lv3 Quickness...... 350 Elm
- Lv3 Dispel Magic... 350 Elm
- Lv3 MP Conservation 350 Elm
- Lv3 Vampire........ 350 Elm
- Lv3 Soul Smasher... 350 Elm
- Lv4 Magic Lv....... 800 Elm
- Lv5 Art of Thievery 1550 Elm

Go to the gather information menu and speak to everyone, espeically the 
Braided Girl.  Make sure to buy the Art of Thievery Gem and equip it on 
someone.  Now enter the Magic Academy Library.  After a scene you'll be told 
of your new destination.  However on you way there you'll be stopped at North 
Grandshill.

~* Feline Fascination *~

   Completion Conditions:               Game Over Conditions:

 - Enemies destroyed                  - Wein destoryed

   Enemies:

 - Werecat (Lv7)                      - Imp (Lv4)
 - Imp (Lv4)                          - Bone Golem (Lv6)
 - Bone Golem (Lv6)                   - Bone Golem (Lv6)
 - Giant Bat (Lv4)                    - Will o' Wisp (Lv5)
 - Bone Golem (Lv6)                   - Bone Golem (Lv6)
 - Bone Golem (Lv6)                   - Bone Golem (Lv6)

There's more enemies here than you've ever fought before.  Start the battle by 
focusing everyone on one of the three congregated groups of enemies, 
preferably the ones at the South corner.  At same point no matter how hard you 
try you're going to be surrounded by enemies for a few turns, at this point it 
is wise to convert either Hans or Charlone to a full time healer to keep your 
HP up.  Save the boss for last, because you don't want to have little enemies 
picking at you while you're trying to focus on one character.  Soon enough two 
more Bone Goelms will join the fray but they come in near the top, at this 
point you can have Charlone pick them off before they even have a chance to 
attack.  

 ~* End of Battle *~

Now head to the Southern checkpoint and go to general information.  Speak with 
the Time Bandit.  He'll cast a spell on you that will allow you to see in a 
battle how much time you have left to obtain special rings.  The more 
challenging the enemy the better the ring they carry so if you encounter a 
very challenging enemy it may be a good idea to defeat them before the timer 
runs out.  Go North to Agriss Village.  After the scene contine North to the 
Dam.  Following a scene you'll next find yourself in North Agriss Village.


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 North Agriss Village |----------------------------------------------(Fw008)-o
----------------------/

~* Escape *~

   Completion Conditions:               Game Over Conditions:

 - Avoid killing soldiers and escape  - Any party member destroyed
                                      - More than 4 soldiers killed
   Enemies:

 - Fiend Soldier (lv3)                - Fiend Soldier (lv4)
 - Rolandia Soldier (Lv6)             - Rolandia Soldier (Lv6)
 - Rolandia Soldier (Lv5)             - Rolandia Soldier (Lv5)
 - Rolandia Soldier (Lv5)             - Rolandia Soldier (Lv5)
 - Rolandia Soldier (Lv5)             - Rolandia Soldier (Lv5)
 - Fiend Soldier (Lv3)

Despite what you are told about splitting up I recommend sending everyone 
downward right at the beginning.  Use Dash with any characters who have it, 
the tech will be a lifesaver.  Run South and get as close to the South border 
as you can, you'll have to contend with two soldiers however if you kill them 
to get them out of your way, you'll still fall within your 4 soldier grace for 
this mission.  Many more soldiers will appear soon after, but if you head 
straight for the bottom you should be able to escape before they even appear.  
If you're going for a Mission Complete it isn't going to be easy.  I still 
recommend the same strategy I just outlined however there's one important 
detail.  When moving South you may think it best to make a path as short as 
possible, cutting the corners tightly however this will only hinder you later.  
There's are two soldiers who will be coming up to meet you and if you're 
moving right past the corner of the rock, you'll meet them face to face and 
get stuck there.  To avoid this send your characters a little ways off the 
corner of the rock South of you so that while the path is a bit longer you 
should be able to make it there uninterrupted.  It is very important to update 
your path often depending on changes in enemy movement.  Never take the time 
to heal, this is just a mad dash.  If you Charlone is anything like mine she 
doesn't have Dash which will make it very hard for her.  More important than 
anyone else is Charlone's route, be absolutely sure she never has an enemy in 
her way.

 ~* End of Battle *~

There are three outcomes of this battle, Mission Complete, Mission Clear and 
Mission Failed.  Mission Complete occurs if you kill no soldiers, Mission 
Clear if you kill a couple and Mission Failed if you kill four or more 
soldiers.  I was able to get past the soldiers without killing them so the 
walkthrough will continue under that assumption.

"Charlone..."

 - I apologize for getting you into this
 - (If she talks it out, maybe she'll feel better)
 - How is this my fault?

The first will raise your relationship with Charlone, the second does nothing 
and the third lowers it.

You'll automatically be taken to your next destination.

"Well..."

 - That sounds great!
 - I told you not to worry!
 - (She's so selfish... what about Karene?)

The first raises your relationship with Charlone and Xenos, the second lowers 
it with Charlone and the third does nothing.

Once you're on the world map again, select Grandshill and confer with Xenos.  
Head to the Magic Academy and you can confer with Xenos again.  There's a 
scene up North at South Rachel.

"What should I do?"

 - Shout "Stop hiding and show yourself!"
 - Ask "What do you want?"
 - Ignore the feeling and move on.

If you choose the second two nothing happens, if you choose the first it says 
you can hear footsteps but nothing happens again, you're returned to the world 
map.  You can talk to Xenos a third time at the Time & Space Tower.  Proceed 
to Forth Rargin and watch the scene, then onward to Agriss Village.  After the 
scene go to gather information and talk to the Field Worker to receive Story
#5.  Contonue North to the Border Mountain Interior.


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 Border Mountain Interior |------------------------------------------(Fw009)-o
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~* Hostage *~

   Completion Conditions:               Game Over Conditions:

 - Rescue Karene                      - Attack the Bounty Hunters
                                      - Get too close to Karene
                                      - Xenos is defeated
                                      - Hans is defeated
   Enemies:                           - Wein is defeated

 - Champion Swordsman (Lv9)           - Battalion Commander (Lv10)
 - Spearman (Lv8)                     - Magician (Lv6)
 - Archer (Lv6)                       - Archer (Lv6)
 - Spearman (Lv8)                     - Spearman (Lv8)

If you have Thievery you can steal a decent gem from Xenos.  After a couple of 
turns in battle Xenos will whisper to you.  Your goal becomes to have Hans 
escape from battle.  In order to trigger his escape you must send Wein over to 
him, this will start a conversation and Hans will run away.  During this time 
set Wein and Charlone to Defend.  AFter a few turns Hans will show up once 
again at the top of the cliff, now is when the battle really begins.  Hans 
will be all by himself for awhile but he should be able to kill the spearman, 
to ensure this have someone cast Cycle on him to speed up his turns.  Send 
everyone up towards the top and begin taking out all the enemies as you go, 
focus everyone (except Hans) on one specific character at a time as you go to 
eliminate them as quickly as possible.  The main enemy has a surprisingly low 
amount of HP so if you want to eliminate him sooner rather than later there's 
nothing wrong with that.  The battle ends when all the mercenaries are dead.  
For Mission Complete simply do not allow any casualties.

 ~* End of Battle *~

Watch the scene after the fight.  The shops have been restocked in the time 
you were busy so check them out.

Grandshill Gem Shop                      Grandshill Inn

- Lv3 Magic Lv....... 380 Elm            - Rest............... 20 Elm
- Lv3 Knock Out...... 350 Elm
- Lv3 Angel's Hand... 350 Elm            Grandshill Armor Shop
- Lv3 Sandman........ 350 Elm
- Lv3 HP Recovery.... 350 Elm            - Studded Leather.... 1100 Elm
- Lv3 Quickness...... 350 Elm            - Buff Coat.......... 1700 Elm
- Lv3 Dispel Magic... 350 Elm            - Protector Jacket... 1300 Elm
- Lv3 Vampire........ 350 Elm            - Battle Vest........ 2950 Elm
- Lv3 Soul Smasher... 350 Elm            - Mystic Robe........ 1180 Elm
- Lv3 Critical Hit... 350 Elm            - Wizard Robe........ 2000 Elm
- Lv4 Skill Lv....... 800 Elm
- Lv4 Faint Guard.... 700 Elm
- Lv4 Venom.......... 680 Elm
- Lv4 All Attrib Def. 750 Elm
- Lv4 Arms Might..... 700 Elm
- Lv4 Parry.......... 700 Elm
- Lv5 Art of Thievery 1550 Elm

Talk to everyone in the gather information section of Grandshill again.  
Return to the Magic academy and speak to the Braided Girl as well as the 
Xenobiologist.  Now head North to South Rachel.  The same circumstance will 
occur again, but this time with a new option.

"What should I do?"

 - Shout "Stop hiding and show yourself!"
 - Ask "What do you want?"
 - Shout "Are you from the Academy?"
 - Ignore the feeling and move on.

Select to shout "Are you from the Academy?" to trigger an event.  Nothing to 
do at this point except return to Agriss Village.


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 Agriss Village |----------------------------------------------------(Fw00A)-o
----------------/

~* Hungry Yung *~

   Completion Conditions:               Game Over Conditions:

 - All enemies destroyed              - More than 2 villagers destroyed
                                      - Brave woman is destoryed
   Enemies:                           - Wein is destroyed

 - Yung (Lv10)                        - Yung (Lv10)
 - Yung (Lv10)                        - Yung (Lv10)
 - Demi Yung (Lv6)                    - Demi Yung (Lv6)
 - Yung (lv10)

There are quite a few enemies who won't go down too easily here.  Your primary 
goal is to protect the villagers so utilize the following technique.  Don't 
worry too much about support magic, set everyone to attack the Yung that is 
closest to the villagers except for Charlone, have her attack the Demi Yung 
that is closest, within a couple of turns she should have it taken care of and 
then she can start attacking the normal Yung that everyone else is aiming for.  
Once you have elimanted the two cloests Yungs set you party to move right up 
to the path leading to the shelter, but don't block it as there is still one 
more girl coming.  By now an additional Yung has probably joined the battle, 
this Yung as well as the one at the upper left corner run the risk of 
attacking the remaining girl so focus your attacks on the one who most 
currently holds the most dangerous position.  Soon enough another woman will 
join the battle, you cannot attack her don't worry about it but some of her 
attacks can be absolutely devastating.  Change Hans from an attacker to a 
healer to keep yourself alive, once all the Yungs are dead the battle ends and 
the villagers are safe.  Assuming none of them died you get the Mission 
Complete.

 ~* End of Battle *~

Watch the scene after the battle.

(What do we do?)

 - I think we can protect her well enough
 - We can't guarentee her safety
 - It's too dangerous to consider

The first two options will increase your relationship with Riviera, the last 
will decrease it.

Obviously I'd say agreeing is a good choice.  Back on the world map select 
Agriss Village and speak with Riviera and Xenos.  Head to Fort Rargin and 
select it for a scene with  Riviera.  You can speak with her yet again at 
Grandshill, and once again at the dam North of Agriss Village.  

"It's completely destroyed isn't it?"

 - Yes I can't believe such cruelty...
 - I shall find the party responsible
 - Your concern for your people is admirable

Every option you choose will increase your relationship with Riviera.

If you too kthe South Lost Forest path the first time and stayed in the cabin, 
return there now to speak with Ernest again.

"What, shall we bow and acknowledge you a Growlanser?"

 - I will be called Growlanser
 - You can call me that if you like
 - That's not appropriate
 - I'm not even in that league

Choose "I will be called Growlanser" if you wish to recruit him (eventually.)

When you are ready to proceed select the Border Mountain Interior.  Watch the 
scene here.

"There's only one pill left, and Charlone needs to go to the Unicorn Knight 
 Ceremony.  What now?"

 - Stay and regain my strength
 - Tell Charlone to go on ahead
 - Press onward to Comsprings

Select to pres onward for best results.  On the world map again select the 
Mountain Interior for a scene.  Go to the Mountain Depths and speak to the 
hunter there, agree to test his energy topic and in the morning he'll give you 
Story #7.  Go North to Comsprings.


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 Comsprings |--------------------------------------------------------(Fw00B)-o
------------/

Witness the events that occur here.

~* Death Trap *~

   Completion Conditions:               Game Over Conditions:

 - Enemies destroyed                  - Wein Destroyed

   Enemies:

 - Secretary (Lv15)                   - Commander (Lv14)
 - Archer (Lv11)                      - Archer (Lv11)
 - Battle Wizard (Lv10)               - Battle Wizard (Lv10)
 - Thug (lv9)                         - Thug (Lv9)
 - Thug (lv9)

Now this battle is far from easy, there's so many enemies and you really have 
to go out of your way to hit them.  Fortunately Riviera and Charlone are not 
bound by the envirnoment and should start fighting right off the bat, have 
Riviera chant some powerful magic and get Charlone to aim her bow up to those 
obnoxious wizards.  With a combination of Charlone's bow and Riviera's magic 
you should be able to take down the two wizards quickly.  While you're doing 
all this use Dash with your other characters and send them West towards the 
stairs.  Around this time some thugs will appear, two on the West and one near 
you ranged attackers.  Turn your ranged attackers toward these thugs and your 
melee attackers toward the two to the west (this includes Hans.)  The thugs 
are incredibly proficient at defending against your attacks, the ability "Hit 
Up" may prove very useful for this battle.  Once they're dead turn your ranged 
attacers back towards the top, focus on the commander who is very powerful as 
well as the archers.  Finally you need to take aim at the Secretary with what 
little strength you have left.  In order to get the Mission Complete here, you 
cannot have any villagers or characters die, the Messenger will run away, but 
that is part of what has to happen.

 ~* End of Battle *~

After the battle you can talk to Xenos and Riveriera at Comsprings.

Grandshill Gem Shop                      Hot Springs Inn

- Lv3 Magic Lv....... 380 Elm            - Rest............... 30 Elm
- Lv3 Knock Out...... 350 Elm
- Lv3 Angel's Hand... 350 Elm            Grandshill Armor Shop
- Lv3 Sandman........ 350 Elm
- Lv3 MP Recovery.... 350 Elm            - Buff Coat.......... 1700 Elm
- Lv3 HP Recovery.... 350 Elm            - Battle Vest........ 2950 Elm
- Lv3 Quickness...... 350 Elm            - Cyber Jacket....... 4650 Elm
- Lv3 Dispel Magic... 350 Elm            - Wizard Robe........ 2000 Elm
- Lv3 MP Conservation 350 Elm            - Chain Mail......... 4300 Elm
- Lv3 Vampire........ 350 Elm
- Lv3 Soul Smasher... 350 Elm
- Lv3 Critical Hit... 350 Elm
- Lv4 Flame's Fire... 700 Elm
- Lv4 Flame's Wind... 700 Elm
- Lv4 Flame's Thunder 700 Elm
- Lv4 Flame's Water.. 700 Elm
- Lv4 Flame's Ground. 700 Elm
- Lv4 Flame's Holines 700 Elm
- Lv4 Flame's Darknes 700 Elm
- Lv4 Flame's Spirit. 700 Elm
- Lv4 All Attrib Def. 750 Elm
- Lv4 Arms Might..... 700 Elm

Go to gather information and talk to the woman in white. Now off to the Ruins.


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 Ruins |-------------------------------------------------------------(Fw00C)-o
-------/

~* Pillage *~

   Completion Conditions:               Game Over Conditions:

 - Enemies destroyed                  - Wein Destroyed

   Enemies:

 - Mysterious Girl (Lv18)             - Yung (Lv14)
 - Yung (Lv14)                        - Yung (Lv12)
 - Yung (Lv12)                        - Yung (Lv13)
 - Yung (Lv13)                        - Yung (Lv12)
 - Demi Yung (Lv7)                    - Demi Yung (Lv7)

This battle will be easier to beat than the last, and a lot harder to get a 
Mission Complete on.  You'll notice there are many chests all around the 
ruins, well all the Yungs i nthis battle have one goal, to run to the treasure 
and then escape, this means of course that if you want to win easily simply go 
after Arieta and let all the Yungs escape.  This however isn't an option for 
those who want to complete the mission fully.  Every enemy you defeat will 
give you a piece of trasure that they got from the chests so it really is a 
good idea.  In order to get perfect here though you'll have to follow some 
very specific rules.  First of all set your melee fighters to attack the 
nearest Yung.  Have Charlone aim her bow at one of the two Demi Yungs, she 
should be able to kill it in one hit.  Have Riviera cast some level 2-3 magic 
on as many enemies as you can.  Once Arieta starts attacking you'll need 
Riviera as a full time healer.  It's debatable whether you should kill Arieta 
first, she doesn't have too much HP but your attacks will only give the Yungs 
more time to run.  Personally I killed Arieta before all the Yungs solely 
because her attacks are so powerful, you still have time.  Each time you 
defeat a Yung go after the ones that are at most risk of getting away.  The 
typical tactics of focusing all your attacks on one enemy at a time has no use 
here, you'll really have to spread out in order to stop them all.  Wein should 
have that Lv8 Hyper attack gem on at this point in the game, there have been 
at least 1-2 rings capable of holding the gem.  Assuming you are able to 
defeat all the enemies without them escaping, or you suffering any casualties 
you will get a congratulatory Mission Complete.

 ~* End of Battle *~

(How can I make her understand?"

 - I'm doing you a favor
 - You need to keep the promise to your brother
 - This is my order as Captain

If you choose the second option, your relationship increases with Charlone, 
the third choice decreases and the first does nothing.

Head to Starkberg and speak with Hans.  If you head to NW Rottenbaum Village 
and select it there's a fun little comment from Hans.  If you go to Clain 
Village you'll see the merchant's daughter has finally convinced her father to 
let her open a gem shop there, you may remember a comment from her earlier 
saying she wanted to.  Her inventory is rather pathetic though.  Return to 
Burnstein Capital and watch the scene.  Afterwards speak with Charlone there.

If you pressed on and Charlone made it into the Unicorn Knights, go visit her 
house in Starkberg.

"I think..."

 - Charlone had better stay here
 - Charlone can do as she pleases
 - You need to convince your father

Choose the first or second option to increase your relationship points with 
Charlone.  Speak with her again at Starkberg.

"I'm sorry captain, my fater is opinionated but he often comes off as rude."

 - You can say that again
 - Don't worry about it
 - I'm more concerned with you

Select the second or third option here for best relationship results.


     *** Very Important ***

During the next few events there will be scenes that occur at certain times 
when you walk around on the map.  At one point a scene involving Wolfgang will 
trigger, when it does an entire different branch in the game becomes 
available.  Continue playing up to the point, if you wish to take this branch 
scroll all the way down to the Wolfgang section or Ctrl+f search for (wlfGN).  

     ***

The stores at Burnstein have restocked, be sure to check them out.

Burnstein Capital Gem Shop               Burnstein Capital Inn

- Lv5 Technique Lv... 1700 Elm           - Rest............... 25 Elm
- Lv5 Soul Blizzard.. 1500 Elm
- Lv5 Soul Wildfire.. 1500 Elm           Burnstein Capital Armor Shop
- Lv5 Soul Thunderclp 1500 Elm
- Lv5 Soul Moonlight. 1500 Elm           - Battle Vest........ 2950 Elm
- Lv5 MP Recovery.... 1500 Elm           - Cyber Jacket....... 4650 Elm
- Lv5 Muscular Growth 1500 Elm           - Wizard Robe........ 2000 Elm
- Lv5 Mind Growth.... 1500 Elm           - Big Ground Robe.... 4000 Elm
- Lv5 Nerve Growth... 1500 Elm           - Leather Gauntlet... 6000 Elm
- Lv5 Skill Effect... 1500 Elm           - Chain Mail......... 4300 Elm
- Lv5 Magic Shield... 1500 Elm
- Lv5 Art of Evasion. 1600 Elm
- Lv6 Angel's Secret. 3000 Elm

Now make your way to Burnstein W Capital.  After the event, you can confer 
with Xenos down at Clain Village.  The village chief also has something new to 
say.  Go to N Rottenbaum Village and select it, you should get a message from 
Wein:

"It's getting late.  Should we..."

 - Prepare Camp
 - Investigate Further

"What will you do, Captain?"

 - Help Xenos
 - Help Riviera

Your relationship will go up with whomever you choose.

There's a scene with whomever you choose.  Go South to Rottenbaum Village and 
speak to the Starving Boy, then North to Schwarzfals Village to speak with 
Hans.  You'll soon be sent into an event in the village.  You'll get some 
Sweet Potatoes as well.  On the world map again go to the gather information 
section and speak to the Student, he'll give you Story #8.  Return to 
Startberk and speak to Hans, he'll give away the Sweet Potatoes to the 
orphans.  Check the gather information section in Starkberg and read the sign.  
Return to Rottenbaum Village and tell the Starving Boy about the job 
oppurtunity there.  Continue North to the Ruins.  Speak to the Peddler and a 
new path will open up leading to Zauerberg.  Go there and talk to the Affluent 
Girl, here's another oppurtunity to tell someone about the shop oppurtunities 
at Starkberg.  Speak to the Suspicious Man:

"Hey there, buddy, you look like you got money to burn.  If you pay me, I'll 
 tell you a secret:"

 - Go on...
 - You're wasting my time!

Choose "Go on..." and then talk to him again.  Exit the menu for a 
conversation between your characters.  At this point when you check your 
available options again at this town you can now visit the Secret Arena.  Go 
to the shop menu and choose 'Search.'  For 20 Elm you can buy Story #10 here.

At this point head directly to (it's either the Central Checkpoint or the 
Magic Academy) and talk to the people there.  One of them should give you 
Story #11 but the window for getting it is very small.

Zauerberg Gem Shop                       Zauerberg Inn

- Lv2 Blood Blade.... 150 Elm            - Rest............... 25 Elm
- Lv2 Blood Magic.... 150 Elm
- Lv3 Secret Step.... 350 Elm            Zauerberg Armor Shop
- Lv4 Magic Range.... 700 Elm
- Lv5 Technique Lv... 1700 Elm           - Battle Vest........ 2950 Elm
- Lv5 Soul Blizzard.. 1500 Elm           - Cyber Jacket....... 4650 Elm
- Lv5 Soul Wildfire.. 1500 Elm           - Wizard Robe........ 2000 Elm
- Lv5 Soul Thunderclp 1500 Elm           - Big Ground Robe.... 4000 Elm
- Lv5 Soul Moonlight. 1500 Elm           - Leather Gauntlet... 6000 Elm
- Lv5 MP Recovery.... 1500 Elm           - Chain Mail......... 4300 Elm
- Lv5 Muscular Growth 1500 Elm           - Breastplate........ 12,200 Elm
- Lv5 Mind Growth.... 1500 Elm
- Lv5 Nerve Growth... 1500 Elm           Zauerberg Secret Arena
- Lv5 Skill Effect... 1500 Elm
- Lv5 Magic Shield... 1500 Elm           - Beginner Class..... 1500 Elm
- Lv5 Art of Evasion. 1600 Elm           - Normal Class....... 6000 Elm
- Lv5 Light's Destrct 1500 Elm           - Master Class....... ----    
- Lv5 Light's Shield. 1500 Elm           - Battle Statistics.. Free
- Lv5 Light's Resistn 1500 Elm           - Smile.............. Priceless

Don't worry about the arena for now.  Be sure you visit Comsprings and talk to 
Inn Guest under the gather information heading, she'll give you Story #9.  
Talk to the White Robed Woman as well.  Try staying at the inn, a scene might 
trigger when you do involving Riviera and Charlone talking about taking a bath 
in the hot springs together.  Check out the Central Checkpoint and then confer 
with Xenos at Valmie Mining Town to the North.  Speak to the people in the 
gather information section and some new options will appear.  Talk to Charlone 
about the mysterious lookalike, then confer with Xenos again.

Valmie Mining Town Gem Shop              Valmie Mining Town Inn

- Lv4 Magic Lv....... 800 Elm            - Rest............... 20 Elm
- Lv4 Skill Lv....... 800 Elm
- Lv4 Faint Guard.... 700 Elm            Valmie Mining Town Armor Shop
- Lv4 Venom.......... 680 Elm
- Lv4 Parry.......... 700 Elm            - Studded Leather.... 1100 Elm
- Lv4 Dispel......... 700 Elm            - Buff Coat.......... 1700 Elm
- Lv4 HP Recvery Seal 700 Elm            - Protector Jacket... 1300 Elm
- Lv4 Quickness...... 700 Elm            - Battle Vest........ 2950 Elm
- Lv5 Empower........ 1700 Elm           - Mystic Robe........ 1180 Elm
- Lv5 Epiphany....... 1500 Elm           - Wizard Robe........ 2000 Elm
- Lv5 Art of Thievery 1550 Elm

Leave the town and return to Starkberg, talk to the New Guard.  Head West to 
the ruins from the beginning of the game:

"Hmm... there have been strange sightings here..."

 - Investigate
 - Leave

Investigate these "sightings" in the ruins.


----------------------\
 West Starkberg Ruins |----------------------------------------------(Fw00D)-o
----------------------/

~* Feline Fascination *~

   Completion Conditions:               Game Over Conditions:

 - Enemies destroyed                  - Any Party Member Destroyed

   Enemies:

 - Werecat (Lv18)                     - Reptilian (Lv17)
 - Reptilian (Lv17)                   - Reptilian (Lv17)
 - Piranhatazoa (Lv17)                - Piranhatazoa (Lv17)
 - Armor Crab (Lv18)                  - Armor Crab (Lv18)
 - Bone Golem (Lv17)

Another very challenging battle bere.  The werecat has three reptile enemies 
with her, these enemies get two attacks per turn and have a special attack 
capable of targeting more than one party member.  You must eliminate these 
enemies first before they have a chance to kill anyone.  There are also quite 
a few enemies up top, this will be Riviera's job.  The Piranhatazoa's are 
immune to physical attacks, so have her start a Lv3 Blizzard spell, when you 
use it on them not only will it kill them in one hit, but also any of those 
armor crab enemies in range as well since they are weak to ice, you can 
devastate the entire upper area of the map with this spell.  During all this 
you need to have someone use the Dash tech and begin running up.  Watch out 
for the moving wall and try and lure the werecat away from it, you don't want 
her being killed.  Get your fastest character to the switch and pull it to 
stop the spike wall.  Once it's gone and all the enemies are eliminated have 
Wein defeat the werecat, if all goes well you should get a speech bubble.

"What now?"

 - Ask to give her a name
 - Ask her to be friends
 - Let her

Select "Ask her to be friends" for best results.

 ~* End of Battle *~

Around this point (or maybe before this) you'll be interrupted with a scene at 
a random location, just watch it.

I believe there is a path branch here, instead of going to Clain Village at 
this point head to Schwarzfals Village and stay at the inn.  There will be a 
scene with an injured man who speaks of your father.  From there you can go 
off to some other towns and locations speaking to people, and then return 
later to the inn to speak with the man again.  When he says something about 
Wolfgang make your way to the Southern checkpoint to continue... at this time 
the guide will contine assuming you do not follow this route, and that you now 
hear to Clain Village instead of Schwarzfals.

Make your way to Clain Village and go to the Mansion.  Return to Starkberg and 
speak to the guard.  Now head to Burnstein Capital and speak with Riviera.  Go 
to gather information and talk to the senior officer.  He'll give you Story 
#12.  Now select to go to the castle, you'll get a new mission and a new 
character, Carmaine as well as the item 'Letter to the Front' and 10,000 Elm.  
Return to Starkberg and speak with the two people you told to try and find 
jobs here.  Also choose to go to the Claudius mansion:

"Will you come to my home?"

 - Accept the invitation
 - Not time to dally, rush ahead!

You'll notice that because of these two people, the stores have been 
completely restocked with new armor and gems.

Starkberg Gem Shop                       Starkberg Inn

- Lv5 Soul Blizzard.. 1500 Elm           - Rest............... 30 Elm
- Lv5 Soul Wildfire.. 1500 Elm
- Lv5 Soul Thundrclap 1500 Elm           Starkbeg Armor Shop
- Lv5 Soul Moonlight. 1500 Elm
- Lv5 Empower........ 1700 Elm           - Metal Jacket....... 10,100 Elm
- Lv6 Paralysis Atack 3200 Elm           - Big Ground Robe.... 4000 Elm
- Lv6 Warrior's Skill 3000 Elm           - Holy Robe.......... 4800 Elm
- Lv6 New Horizons... 3000 Elm           - Leather Gauntlet... 6000 Elm
                                         - Mirage Gauntlet.... 14,200 Elm
                                         - Breastplate........ 12,200 Elm

Go North to North Starkberg and you'll decide to set up camp.

(He just laughed, I think...)

 - Did I give bad directions?
 - What's the matter?
 - Laughing at people is rude!

There's a new person to talk to under gather information at Zauerberg.  Same 
deal at Comsprings as well, talk to the Inn Guest and Irene.  Following that 
speak to Riviera.

"What's on your mind?  Do you wish to bathe in the hot springs together?"

 - Are you kidding? Yes!
 - Please don't tempt me

Go North to Valmie Mine Town and speak with everyone in the gather information 
section, and then Carmaine.  Make your way all the way back to Burnstein W 
Capital and go to the Outlook.  There is a flashback scene here.

"Doesn't that seem... wrong to you?"

 - Yes, I see your point
 - I disagree
 - I don't see it as black and white

You can talk to Riviera and some Street Urchin at Burnstein, same deal at 
Clain Village with Carmaine and the Village Chief.  Now move to Rottenbaum and 
speak to both people in the gather information section, especially the Angry 
Farmer.  After doing so stay the night at the inn, there's a scene involving 
the catgirl from the ruins before.  Talk to the Angry Farmer again in the 
morning.  There's a quick message from Carmaine at the NW Rottenbaum Field, 
and one from Wein at the Southern Ruins.  Afterwards select the Grasslands 
which will trigger an event.

"I know you're protecting her,"

 - Don't worry, I won't hurt her
 - I'm in a hurry, I must pass!
 - You're in the way, move!

Regardless of which choice you pick, the actions and outcome of the scene that 
follows is the same.  Go all the way North to the Magic Academy now for a 
scene.

"...I just hope Misha hasn't caused too much trouble for them."

 - Is your sister still here?
 - Is Misha the girl with the pigtails?
 - She has a strong demeanor

It's time to return to Schwarzfals Village.


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 Schwarzfals Village |-----------------------------------------------(Fw00E)-o
---------------------/

~* Rural Raid *~

   Completion Conditions:               Game Over Conditions:

 - Enemies Defeated                   - All Villagers Destroyedyed
                                      - Wein Defeated
   Enemies:

 - Mysterious Girl (Lv20)             - Yung (Lv17)
 - Yung (lv17)                        - Yung (Lv16)
 - Yung (Lv16)                        - Yung (Lv14)
 - Yung (Lv14)

This battle will not be easy to achieve a mission complete on.  In order to do 
so you need to focus your attacks on the Yungs and protect the villagers, 
Arieta will not attack the villagers so do not worry about her at all.  Before 
the battle go to Starkberg and in the new Gem shop there is a gem called New 
Horizons, this gives ranged attack an infinite range, equip one on Hans and 
possibly Charlone as well (Also equip an Art of Thievery one one of them and 
attack Arieta.)  Midway through the battle when you know that all the 
villagers are no longer at risk, even if there are still some Yungs remaining 
you must start attacking Arieta.  She will move slowly West to the shack 
housing the magic artifacts, once she reaches it it will take her one turn to 
cast a magic lock opening spell, and another turn to escape with it.  If you 
want Mission Complete do NOT let her escape.

"But...!"

 - I'm positive you're not Arieta!
 - A... are you the real Arieta?
 - Well, that's another way of looking at this

 ~* End of Battle *~

On the world map again select Schwarzfals Village and opt to go to the 
treasure storehouse.

"Uh...n...nothing.  I just wanted to get something for my friend."

 - Who is your friend?
 - Does it belong to you?
 - Can I give you a new name yet?

The option you want to choose is "Does it belong to you?"  Following this 
another conversation will occur.

"I've been looking for my mother ever since, hoping she's still alive..."

 - So, why don't you have a name?
 - Can we help you look for your mother?

Choose "So why don't you have a name?" for best results.  Select Schwarzfals 
Village again and talk to the student to receive Story #13.  Go to Starkberg 
and choose "See city at night" for another catgirl event.  There's also a 
brand new scene at the West Starkberg Ruins.  Afterwards make your way to the 
Grasslands to the Southwest.

"In the last encounter with Arieta, didn't it seem like she was two different 
people?

 - I don't want to think that was her
 - So it's as I suspected?
 - I'm still not sure

Watch the rest of the scene.  

There's an optional battle now, at the Southern Checkpoint, it is also where 
you can choose to branch to Woflgang's path found below.  If you head to the 
Southern checkpoint you'll fight the following battle if you turn Wolfgang 
down.  You must win this battle if you wish to get Ernest later.

Note: Wolfgang will only ask you join join him if you have received
"Mission Complete" on every battle up to this point (excluding the
very first training battle.)

~* Independence Day *~

   Completion Conditions:               Game Over Conditions:

 - Escape to lower right of map       - Wein Destroyed
 - Enemies destroyed

   Enemies:

 - Battalion Commander (Lv18)         - Fencer (Lv15)
 - Fencer (Lv15)                      - Fencer (Lv15)
 - Spearman (Lv17)                    - Spearman (Lv17)
 - Magician (Lv17)                    - Magician (Lv17)
 - Archer (Lv14)                      - Archer (Lv14)

You have the option of escaping, but you must defeat all the enemies to 
complete the battle.  Protect your spellcasters by moving them in with your 
stronger characters.  There are two magicians who can only be targetted by 
magic at the top.  Once all the ground troops are eliminated, two more archers 
will appear near the gate.  Defeat all of these enemies to get the Mission 
Complete.

 ~* End of Battle *~


Now head North of Starkberg to the ruins and you'll be brought into an event.


-------\
 Ruins |-------------------------------------------------------------(Fw00F)-o
-------/

~* Feline Fascination *~

   Completion Conditions:               Game Over Conditions:

 - Enemies destroyed                  - Wein Destroyed

   Enemies:

 - Litch (Lv26)                       - Piranhatazoa (Lv17)
 - Piranhatazoa (Lv17)                - Hellhound (Lv22)
 - Hellhound (Lv22)                   - Gargoyle (Lv21)
 - Gargoyle (Lv21)

To get a Mission Complete here you will have to keep Storm#3 alive.  Begin the 
battle by casting a Lv3 infinite range ice spell with Riviera, and have 
everyone else who has it use Dash.  Target the Litch for attack and begin 
running toward him.  Use Hans and Charlone to target those imps and eliminate 
them before they can reach Storm#3.  She will take lots of damage no matter 
how good you are, use the ice spell on one of the Pirahnatazoas to kil it in 
one hit, then immediately change to a cure spell.  Have Riviera continually 
casting Cure spells for the rest of the battle.  Kill the Hellhounds first as 
they are dangerous, and afterwards aim all your attacks at the Litch.  When 
you heal Storm#3 she'll begin talking to you, soon after the next time she's 
attacked you'll have some choices.

"Oh no, I'm not ready to die!"

 - No, leave her be
 - Tell her to defend herself
 - Tell her to get over here
 - Tell her to run to the southwest

Send her Southwest to keep her safe and continue to attack all the enemies.  
The most dangerous part of this battle is a spell the Litch has which he does 
not use very often, but when her does it deals around 90 damage to every 
single one of your characters, it's the Quake spell.  It's so devastating you 
may even have to reload your game until a battle where he doesn't cast it.  
Once all the enemies are dead and Storm#3 remains alive, you get a Mission 
Complete.

 ~* End of Battle *~

This marks the end of the catgirl sidequest, your reward is a very nice Lv9 
Transport Wings gem, which gives infinite range for ranged attacks, and does 
not allow any obstacles to impede it.

Return to Burnstein Capital and enter the shop to trigger a scene.

"Riviera?"

 - Try getting her attention
 - She just needs some alone time
 - Butt out

"What's wrong Riviera?"

 - Are you meeting your sister?
 - Aren't you going with the others?

Head up to the Magic Academy and choose to check on Armor Analysis, after a 
conversation a new option to go to Ariost's Lab appears, choose it.

"Hmm... 5,000 Elm?"

 - That's too much to waste on a thoery
 - It's a bargain if you're hypothesis is true!

Might as well fun his operation assuming you have the Elm.  Go to gather 
information and talk to Misha.  This finally concludes all the optional stuff 
in this area.  It's finally time to proceed further, make your way to North 
Granshill.

"Is that so hard to understand?"

 - No, I understand your despair
 - There is always another way
 - Leadership is the key to peace, Max

Confer with Xenos and Maximillia at North Grandshill.  Don't forget to visit 
the shops as well and gather information.

North Grandshill Gem Shop                North Grandshill Armor Shop

- Lv5 MP Recovery.... 1500 Elm           - Cyber Jacket....... 4650 Elm
- Lv5 Paralysis Atack 1550 Elm           - Metal Jacket....... 10,100 Elm
- Lv5 Warrior's Skill 1500 Elm           - Big Ground Robe.... 4000 Elm
- Lv5 New Horizons... 1500 Elm           - Holy Robe.......... 4900 Elm
- Lv5 Light's Dstrctn 1500 Elm           - Leather Gauntlet... 6000 Elm
- Lv5 Light's Shield. 1500 Elm           - Breastplate........ 12,200 Elm
- Lv5 Light's Rstance 1500 Elm
- Lv5 Art of Evasion. 1600 Elm
- Lv6 Magic Range.... 3000 Elm
- Lv6 Angel's Secret. 3000 Elm
- Lv6 Warrior's Skill 3000 Elm
- Lv6 Wind Shield.... 3000 Elm

Now select North Granshill and choose to join the campaign.

"Once the operation commences, it will be impossible to return here.  Commence  
 mission?"

 - Not yet, preparations aren't complete
 - Yes, begin the mission


-------------\
 Fort Rargin |-------------------------------------------------------(Fw010)-o
-------------/

~* Escort *~

   Completion Conditions:               Game Over Conditions:

 - Pack animals kept alive            - Four or more animals destroyed
 - Enemies destroyed                  - Wein destroyed

   Enemies:

 - Archer (Lv17)                      - Archer (Lv17)
 - Magician (Lv16)                    - Magician (Lv16)
 - Magician (Lv16)                    - Spearman (Lv18)
 - Spearman (Lv18)                    - Battalion Commander (Lv20)

When this battle begins you may find yourself a bit confused, there are no 
enemies on the field at all.  Begin walking towards the centre of the map and 
soon non-surprisingly an ambush occurs, however only with two archers.  This 
means you need to start targeting them with your ranged attackers and begin 
charging some cure spells with Riviera, the supply bird might-as-well-be-a-
Chocobo things have very little HP, so you will need to heal them constantly.  
After the archers of defeated it is only a short time before you are ambushed 
again by six enemies.  Three powerful melee attackers and three mages, the 
mages will die in two long range hits no problem and will cause trouble when 
their magic gets around to resolving.  Keep all the other enemies away from 
your supply birds if you wish to solidify your Mission Complete, make sure 
everyone who can has used Dash to minimize the delay between fighting one 
enemy to the next and whatever you do, spread out.  Send one person after each 
enemy individually, just make absolutely sure they're all occupied with your 
party and not your animals.

 ~* End of Battle *~

Speak to Riviera at Fort Rargin and then do some shopping.

Fort Rargin Gem Peddler                  Fort Rargin Inn

- Lv5 Soul Blizzard.. 1500 Elm           - Rest............... 18 Elm
- Lv5 Soul Wildfire.. 1500 Elm
- Lv5 Soul Thundrclap 1500 Elm           Fort Rargin Armor Shop
- Lv5 Soul Moonlight. 1500 Elm
- Lv5 Skill Effect... 1500 Elm           - Metal Jacket....... 10,100 Elm
- Lv5 Magic Shield... 1500 Elm           - Holy Robe.......... 4900 Elm
- Lv5 Art of Evasion. 1600 Elm           - Vitt's Robe........ 10,000 Elm
- Lv6 Hyper-Attack... 3000 Elm           - Mirage Gauntlet.... 14,200 Elm
- Lv6 Magic Range.... 3000 Elm           - Breastplate........ 12,200 Elm
- Lv6 Angel's Secret. 3000 Elm
- Lv6 Warrior's Skill 3000 Elm
- Lv6 Wind Shield.... 3000 Elm
- Lv6 New Horizons... 3000 Elm
- Lv6 Deft Wind...... 3000 Elm
- Lv6 Destroy Balance 3200 Elm
- Lv6 Sun Flame...... 3000 Elm
- Lv6 Quickness...... 3000 Elm

Head to the East Lost Forest and select the icon, you'll receive Tippi's 
Diary.  Now proceed to South Grandshill.

Note: If you are trying to get Ernest in your party, head to the South Lost 
Forest at the next chance you have to go there, this is the final thing you 
need to do assuming you have done what is required to recruit him.  I will not 
go into the exact details because I myself did not recruit him, but this is 
what you need to do.


------------------\
 South Grandshill |--------------------------------------------------(Fw011)-o
------------------/

~* Escort *~

   Completion Conditions:               Game Over Conditions:

 - Enemies Destroyed                  - 5 or more Enemies Escape
                                      - Wein destroyed
   Enemies:

 - Fencer (Lv15)                      - Spearman (Lv15)
 - Archer (Lv13)                      - Archer (Lv13)
 - Magician (Lv14)                    - Fencer (Lv15)
 - Spearman (Lv15)                    - Archer (Lv13)
 - Archer (Lv13)

It's nice to have an easy battle once in awhile, well at least I assume you'll 
find this easy.  First of all don't go into this battle without the Lv8 Hyper 
Attack gem you got from max at the beginning of the game, you'll be fighting 
this one all by yourself.  With the Hyper Attack gem and a couple others that 
boost strength you should be able to kill every one of these enemies in one 
turn, meaning at the beginning of the battle use your Dash tech and just keep 
attacking from person to person.  You shouldn't take much more than double 
digit damage here, forget heal spells.  Now when you've killed about seven 
people your objective will change to returning back to the top of the map, 
this however is the coward's way out.  If you want the Mission Complete you 
need to stay and kill every single enemy that appears (there's only about 9 of 
them) it's not too hard at all.

 ~* End of Battle *~

You don't exactly have many destination options here, head to the Time & Space 
tower.  You'll see someone familiar here and be brought to a different kind of 
looking world map.  You can rest at the very first area if you wish.  Proceed 
to Control Tower Center.


--------------------\
 Time & Space Tower |------------------------------------------------(Fw012)-o
--------------------/

~* Black Reign *~

   Completion Conditions:               Game Over Conditions:

 - Gevas Destroyed                    - Wein Destroyed

   Enemies:

 - Gevas (Lv26)                       - Yung (Lv18)
 - Yung (Lv18)                        - Yung (Lv18)
 - Yung (Lv18)                        - Yung (Lv18)
 - Yung (Lv18)

This will be your hardest battle thus far.  At the moment I'm not even sure 
how to get a Mission Complete on this fight so unless you can figure it out 
you'll have to settle for a Mission Clear.  There's one giant enemy at the 
North side, I would estimate he has upwards of 2000 HP.  You'll need to begin 
the battle by casting Cycle Up and Attack Up on all your characters.  Ignore 
the Yungs, go on a complete offensive and destroy the boss before they are 
even able to reach you.  The battle starts off with 8 Yungs and 3 more will 
going the battle every few minutes, finally ending with about 18 total before 
they stop.  I have killed every last Yung that appears and then the boss and 
the rating is no different, so I don't recommend you try it.  Use everything 
you have on the boss, use your most powerful magic and attacks, equip your 
most powerful gems.  None of his attacks are too devastating, his breath will 
deal about 50 damage to everyone but he rarely uses it.  Destroy the boss to 
end the battle.

It has come to my attention that there are different options for this fight is 
you have witnessed the scenes necessary for Arieta's ending.  The following 
strategy was submitted very generously by Vendetta Morendo:

1. Try to equip everyone with some form of HP Recovery Gem. You might consider 
MP recovery gems as well for Riviera and Charlone, but they probably won't be 
necessary. HP is more important, considering the damage that can be dished out 
here and the amount of waiting you have to do before Arieta can be revived. 
You may also consider equipping a gem that saps HP from the enemy with your 
attacks (like Blood Blade, I think) to your fighters if you don't have enough 
HP recovery items. Hans should have a Hyper Attack equipped, which will be 
very valuable. He usually has the shortest ATW, and thus can get more attacks 
in than the others.

2. Equip Xenos, Carmaine, and Ernest (if you have him) with the heaviest, 
toughest armor you have available. (You may consider Hans, but it may also be 
nice to have him be able to move in on Gevas later for a quick kill) They 
shouldn't be moving too much except at the beginning of the fight, so it is 
more important for them to have endurance regardless of movement cost. If they 
must move fast, then use Dash wisely.

3. At the beginning of the fight, clear out everyone away from the center so 
that that fire attack can't hit very many targets. I recommend sending Xenos 
straight down at Gevas along with Sereb, then Ernest/Brett and Charlone to the 
left, and then Carmaine, Hans, Riviera (and of course Wein) to the right.

4. You can begin attacking Gevas whenever you wish with Xenos, just remember 
that you can't kill him until you revive Arieta. Be careful about that.

5. Wein should be dashing at all times. Ernest/Brett and Carmaine should be 
doing nothing but attacking Yungs coming from their respective sides for the 
entire fight. Hans should be assisting Carmaine at the start of battle.

6. Once in position Riviera ought to be constantly casting shield and Charlone 
ought to be constantly casting cure/healing. Even if no one is injured, at 
least have cure charging and ready to use as soon as you are out of the 
central area and on one of the ramps. Riviera needs to boost Sereb's defense 
as fast as possible (remember, a single character can only take up to three 
cumulative), then Carmaine and Ernest/Brett, and the rest at your disgression. 
If you have everyone with shields up you can either start casting attack up 
spells, or start up another shield spell and hold it until Arieta is revived 
and Wein returns, then cast it on them.

Charlone should never, ever stop casting recovery spells for any reason 
whatsoever.

7. If Carmaine and Ernest/Brett aren't killing Yungs fast enough and you think 
they'll get past them and start beating up Charlone and Riviera, be sure to 
have someone use Bait so that they will ignore the women and they can continue 
pumping out the spells uninterrupted.

8. Once Wein returns, get him over to Gevas ASAP and start whooping on his 
ass. Get Hans over to him as fast as possible too and within range - Carmaine 
should be alright by himself by now anyways.

9. Move Arieta into the left or right ramp as soon as possible. Get shields 
casted on her as soon as possible. Then, what you do with her at that point 
depends on the state of the battle. If things are going well and the Yung are 
being well supressed, just have her defend and stay put. If you really need 
the help, though, have her cast attack spells.

 ~* End of Battle *~

After the fight there is a scene.  On the world map select the Grasslands 
location.  There are small conversations at both NW Rottenbaum Village and 
South Ruins.  You can talk to Brett Varner at Schwarzfals Village.  If you 
wish you can go all the way up to the Magic Academy and read Tippi's Diary, 
but there's no rush.  Your primary destination is Burnstein Capital.  Head 
there and watch the scene, you will receive 15,000 Elm.

There will be a new scene now available at the West Starkberg Ruins assuming 
you have the right party members.  Now make your way back to Zauerberg, if you 
finished the catgirl sidequest there will be a person in the gather 
information section called Gentle Uncle, speak to him.

"If you don't mind, can you tell me how you got it?"

 - I defeated a monster
 - I got it from a cat girl
 - I'll never tell

Tell the man the truth and it will trigger a scene.  Now head to Comsprings.


------------\
 Compsrings |--------------------------------------------------------(Fw013)-o
------------/

~* Comsternation *~

   Completion Conditions:               Game Over Conditions:

 - Enemy Defeated                     - 3 Civilians Destroyed
                                      - Logan Destroyed
   Enemies:                           - Wein Destroyed

 - Mysterious Soldier (Lv19)          - Mysterious Soldier (Lv19)
 - Mysterious Soldier (Lv19)          - Mysterious Soldier (Lv18)
 - Mysterious Soldier (Lv18)          - Mysterious Soldier (Lv18)
 - Mysterious Soldier (Lv18)          - Mysterious Soldier (Lv18)
 - Mysterious Soldier (Lv18)          - Mysterious Soldier (Lv18)

There's quite a few enemies here, and a fat lot of civilians so you need to 
gain the upper hand as quickly as possible.  Someone at the beginning of the 
battle should be the dedicated stat booster, to cast spells like Attack Up and 
Cycle Up.  I used Charlone.  Have Hans and Charlone when she's finished take 
aim at the enemies on the lower level beside the guards and attack them for 
the entire battle, as well have all your magic casters tageting those enemies 
as well, except one who should be a dedicated healer and keep all your troops 
as well as battle allies alive.  Send maybe one melee attacker down the stairs 
to help, but no more.  You should have at least two sent to the Northwest 
corner of the map because very soon three more soldiers will appear there, as 
well as one from the Southwest at the bottom of the stairs.  Once you've 
eliminated about five or so of them, they'll switch to a retreat tactic.  I'll 
tell you now that in order to get a Mission Complete on this map you do not 
need to kill them all, two of them escaped from the battle and I still 
received a Mission Complete (with the sword as well.)  The important thing is 
that every party member, battle ally and civilian remain alive, so focus on 
keeping their HP above dangerous levels.

 ~* End of Battle *~

Head North to North Comsprings and you'll be brought into a scene if you have 
Brett Varner in your party.

"Planting crops?"

 - But what would you do here?
 - Do you know how to farm?
 - I have no interest in that

From here make you way to the Magic Academy and go to Ariost's Lab.  After the 
scene the Control Facility Ruins to the North will be unlocked for you.  


------------------------\
 Control Facility Ruins |--------------------------------------------(Fw014)-o
------------------------/

~* Rotten Luck *~

   Completion Conditions:               Game Over Conditions:

 - Enemies Destroyed                  - Party Members Fall Through Floor
 - Antenna Retrieved                  - Antenna Not Retrieved
                                      - Wein Destroyed
   Enemies:

 - Misery Golem (Lv25)                - Spectre (Lv23)
 - Spectre (Lv23)                     - Spectre (Lv23)
 - Spectre (Lv23)                     - Spectre (Lv23)
 - Spook (Lv20)                       - Spook (Lv20)
 - Spook (Lv20)                       - Spook (Lv20)
 - Gargoyle (Lv21)                    - Gargoyle (Lv21)

Every single enemy here with the exception of one is a prominent magic user, 
so head up to Valmie Mining Town and purchase Dispel gems for your entrie 
party.  Without the use of their magic the enemies will be very hard pressed 
to hurt you.  The ground on this map begins to disappear as you go, you only 
need to kill all the enemies to get a mission complete, you don't need to move 
anyone to specific spots so focus on that.  Anyone who is a ranged attacker or 
magic user should never leave the starting stone platform in order to remain 
safest, just snipe the main armor enemy through the little crack the whole 
time and have the magic users pick off those Spook orbs with Lv4 Ice Barrages.  
Split your attackers into two groups, use Dash, and send them in both 
direction, killing all the enemies as you go along, you should be able to stay 
ahead of the floor.  Make your way around to the middle in the end, when you 
defeat the armor the battle ends and you get the Mission Complete.

 ~* End of Battle *~

Head to North Grandshill and speak with Max, Carmaine, and Soldier.  Walk to 
Compsrings now and you'll be brought into an event.  Select Comsprings and 
check out the gather information secion, talk to Logan.

"If you'll walk with me, I can tell you more."

 - Okay
 - I don't have time

Afterwards try staying at the Comsprings Inn, you'll get another scene with 
Carmaine.

"Well..."

 - What are we waiting for?
 - I don't think so
 - I don't really like women

Head down to South Starkberg for a scene with someone familiar.  Now return to  
Zauerberg and visit Luga at the inn.  For accomplishing this you receive 
Sandra's Story.  Now return to Ariost's lab.  Go to the RUins East of the 
Magic Academy and use your device there.  This would also be a good time to 
upgrade your equipment if you wish, there's some nice stuff available.

Starkberg Gem Shop                       Starkberg Inn

- Lv6 Hyper-Attack... 3300 Elm           - Rest............... 40 Elm
- Lv6 Magic Range.... 3000 Elm
- Lv6 Angel's Secret. 3000 Elm           Starkberg Armor Shop
- Lv6 Paralysis Attck 3200 Elm
- Lv6 Warrior's Skill 3000 Elm           - Holy Robe.......... 4900 Elm
- Lv6 Mage's Aria.... 3200 Elm           - Vitt's Robe........ 10,000 Elm
- Lv6 Magic Might.... 3200 Elm           - Mirage Gauntlet.... 14,200 Elm
- Lv6 Wind Shield.... 3000 Elm           - Dragon Gauntlet.... 21,000 Elm
- Lv6 Healing Secret. 3000 Elm           - Dark Armor......... 27,800 Elm
- Lv6 New Horizons... 3000 Elm           - Feather Robe....... 18,000 Elm
- Lv7 All Attrib Def. 6500 Elm           - Shield Mantle...... 12,400 Elm
- Lv7 Magic Lv....... 6500 Elm           - Black Garment...... 20,000 Elm
- Lv7 Technique Lv... 6500 Elm           - Elven Leotard...... 23,200 Elm
- Lv7 Skill Lv....... 6500 Elm
- Lv7 Bellow Colction 6000 Elm

Burnstein Capital has also had a complete overhaul.

Burnstein Capital Gem Shop               Burnstein Capital Inn

- Lv6 Hyper-Attack... 3300 Elm           - Rest............... 40 Elm
- Lv6 Magic Range.... 3000 Elm
- Lv6 Angel's Secret. 3000 Elm           Burnstein Capital Armor Shop
- Lv6 Paralysis Attck 3200 Elm
- Lv6 Wind Shield.... 3000 Elm           - Holy Robe.......... 4900 Elm
- Lv6 New Horizons... 3000 Elm           - Vitt's Robe........ 10,000 Elm
- Lv6 Deft Wind...... 3000 Elm           - Mirage Gauntlet.... 14,200 Elm
- Lv6 Destroy Balance 3200 Elm           - Dark Armor......... 27,800 Elm
- Lv6 Arms Might..... 3200 Elm           - Shield Mantle...... 12,400 Elm
- Lv6 Parry.......... 3200 Elm
- Lv6 Blood Blade.... 3000 Elm
- Lv6 Blood Magic.... 3000 Elm
- Lv6 Counter Swing.. 3200 Elm
- Lv6 Thrust Away.... 3000 Elm
- Lv6 Soul Focus..... 3000 Elm
- Lv6 Sun Flame...... 3000 Elm
- Lv6 Quickness...... 3000 Elm
- Lv7 Magic Barrier.. 6000 Elm
- Lv7 HP Recovery.... 6000 Elm


-------\
 Ruins |-------------------------------------------------------------(Fw015)-o
-------/

"Uh, Wein...um...uh...what did Carmaine mean by that?"

 - Ask Carmaine yourself
 - We need news of our strength to spread
 - To test the neural radar's tracking

~* Deja Vu *~

   Completion Conditions:               Game Over Conditions:

 - Enemies Destroyed                  - All Armored Marauders escape
                                      - Wein Destroyed
   Enemies:

 - Battallion Commander (Lv22)        - Spearman (Lv19)
 - Spearman (Lv19)                    - Archer (Lv20)
 - Archer (Lv20)                      - Neural Armor (Lv23)
 - Neural Armor (Lv23)                - Neural Armor (Lv23)
 - Neural Armor (Lv23)                - Neural Armor (Lv23)
 - Neural Armor (Lv23)                - Neural Armor (Lv22)
 - Neural Armor (Lv22)

In order to get Mission Complete on this map you don't want any enemies to 
escape, that may sound extremely difficult given their numbers but it's 
actually rather easy if you know the trick.  There are eight Neural Armor 
enemies total, four near the top and four near the bottom.  The Southern most 
four have pods on them, each time one is killed a corresponding one of the 
four North Neural Armors also dies, so your goal becomes simple.  Focus all 
your offenses on the lower four armors and don't even attack the upper ones at 
all.  The human enemies can be killed too if they get in your way.  Put 
Charlone on stat pumping duty, Cycle everyone up and then start using Lv9 
Attack Up spells, giving three of your characters a 3x boost to attack each 
time you use it, it'll turn you into a force to be reckoned with.  Combine 
this with your most powerful rings and some of those gems that are now 
available at starkberg and you'll have the battle over in no time.

 ~* End of Battle *~

After the battle, the Starkberg shops have once again stocked up, speak to the 
boy and girl in the gather information section and they'll tell you.

Starkberg Gem Shop                       Starkberg Inn

- Lv7 Mental Frtitude 6000 Elm           - Rest............... 40 Elm
- Lv7 Magic Barrier.. 6000 Elm
- Lv8 Expert Trial... 15,000 Elm         Starkberg Armor Shop
- Lv8 Petrification.. 16,000 Elm
- Lv8 MP Recovery.... 15,000 Elm         - Mirage Gauntlet.... 14,200 Elm
- Lv8 Strength Incrse 15,000 Elm         - Dragon Gauntlet.... 21,000 Elm
- Lv8 Intellect Incse 15,000 Elm         - Dark Armor......... 27,800 Elm
- Lv8 Dexterity Incse 15,000 Elm         - Aurora Armor....... 40,000 Elm
- Lv8 Magic Awakening 16,000 Elm         - Feather Robe....... 18,000 Elm
- Lv8 Deft Wind...... 17,000 Elm         - Black Garment...... 20,200 Elm
- Lv8 Destroy Balance 15,500 Elm         - Wind Mantle........ 32,800 Elm
- Lv8 Interceptor.... 15,500 Elm         - Elven Leotard...... 23,200 Elm
- Lv8 Return Blade... 15,500 Elm

From here proceed Southwest to NW Rottenbaum Village.  


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 NW Rottenbaum Village |---------------------------------------------(Fw016)-o
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~* Diversion *~

   Completion Conditions:               Game Over Conditions:

 - Wein Invades North Cliff           - All Enemies Destroyed
                                      - Enemy Reinforcements Arrive
                                      - Wein Discovered
                                      - Invade too far into Enemy Terrotory
   Enemies:                           - Diversion Party Eliminated

 - Battallion Commander (Lv25)        - Magician (Lv21)
 - Spearman (Lv22)                    - Spearman (Lv22)
 - Archer (Lv22)                      - Archer (Lv22)

In this mission you need to get Wein to infiltrate past all the enemies, 
however if he jumps the fence an enemy will see him and be spotted.  For this 
reason you need to use your party to help distract them.  In order to get a 
Mission Complete on this mission you must minimize your kills, however some 
are inevitable.  At the beginning of the battle use all your ranged attackers, 
the three