Growlanser 2 Walkthrough

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|                   Author: A I e x                                          |
|                   Began: December 15th, 2005                               |
|                   Completed: December 22nd, 2004                           |
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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. 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. Magic Spells........................................................(MagSp)
i - Magic Stats...................................................(Mag01)
ii - Magic Descriptions...........................................(Mag02)
9. Gem List............................................................(GemLt)
i - Gem Prices....................................................(Gem01)
ii - Gem Descriptions.............................................(Gem02)
10. Armor List.........................................................(ArmLt)
11. 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)
12. Tippi's Diary......................................................(TipDi)
13. Endings............................................................(En000)
i - Hans/Xenos....................................................(En001)
ii - Charlone.....................................................(En002)
iii - Riviera.....................................................(En003)
iv - Arieta.......................................................(En004)
v - Ernest........................................................(En005)
vi - Carmaine.....................................................(En006)
vii - Brett.......................................................(En007)
14. Hints, Tips and FAQs...............................................(HtFAQ)
i - FAQ...........................................................(Ht001)
ii - Tips.........................................................(Ht002)
15. Version History....................................................(Vr000)
16. Legal..............................................................(Le000)
17. Credits and Thanks.................................................(Ct000)
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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) |
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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) |
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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.
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|                                The Continent                       (Arc02) |
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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.
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|                              The Status Screen                     (Arc03) |
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| Name                                              |
| Class                                             |
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Portrait           | Condition                    | Next Exp           |
|                              | Wealth             |
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|    Resistance           MHP             ATK       |
|                         MMP             DEF       |
|                         STR             MOV       |
|                         INT             HIT       |
|                         DEX             ATW       |
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| First Name           | | Armor                                             |
o----------------------o | Ring                                              |
|           Lv         | | Gem                                               |
|           HP         | | Gem                                               |
|           MP         | | Gem                                               |
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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) |
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| First Name       |
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| Armor                                    3-2-1    |
| Ring                                              |
| Gem                                               |
| Gem                                               |
| Gem                                               |
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|    Resistance           MHP             ATK       |
|                         MMP             DEF       |
|                         STR             MOV       |
|                         INT             HIT       |
|                         DEX             ATW       |
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|                       | MHP         |   ATK       |
|    Ring Portrait      | MMP         |   DEF       |
|                       | STR         |   MOV       |
|                       | INT         |   HIT       |
|    Value              | DEX         |   ATW       |
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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.
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|                                 Featherian                         (Arc05) |
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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.
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|                                  Growsians                         (Arc06) |
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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.
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|                             Era of Growsian Rule                   (Arc07) |
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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.
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|                              Military Structure                    (Arc08) |
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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.
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|                                 Characters                         (Chara) |
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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."
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|                              Full Walkthrough                      (Fw000) |
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----- 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
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Burnstein Military Command Center |--------------------------------(Fw001)-o
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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
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Practical Skills Exam |--------------------------------------------(Fw002)-o
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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 *~
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Burnstein Military Command Center |---------------------------------(Fw003)-o
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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.
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Burnstein W Capital |----------------------------------------------(Fw004)-o
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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,