- Previous Area: The Keep
- Next Objective: Dining in Darkness via Bandit's Hollow
- Optional Paths: Undercity West or Second Abandoned Mines
As regards navigation and the main storyline, Ashley's objective, when he first arrives in this area, is to get to Bandit's Hollow. There is a short path through City Walls East and Undercity West (South Side), and a long way, under pressure of a two-minute timer, through Abandoned Mines B2. Abandoned Mines is completely optional and there is only one thing standing in the way of going and getting powerful and coming back and slapping the Orcs silly other than any need for a challenge a player might prefer. The one thing is the Dark Elemental Phantom that waits in Fear of the Fall; Soul Kiss may be a good solution.
The Town Center itself is a big area, with lots of rooftops to leap across. Good practice for running past things without engaging them in battle.
The Gnome Emerald on the Quad shield worn by the Hierwind type Crimson Blade in Rue Aliano is notable for many reasons, see the Rue Aliano section.
Forcas Rise[]
Exits to Valdiman Gates, Rue Aliano, and Rue Faltas
Crimson Blade Exequator Type. Head: 'Heal', 'Prostasia', 'Herakles', 'Magic Cancel'
IRON Chain Sleeve 13/255 | IRON Vambrace 13/255 | IRON Cabasset 13/255 | IRON Breastplate 13/255 | IRON> Chain Leggings 13/255 |
HAGANE Short Sword + Cross Guard grip 26/255, HAGANE Quad Shield + Sylphid Topaz gem 26/255, Vera Root 32/255
- Crimson Blade Hierwind. Head: 'Cure Curse'
IRON Gauntlet 13/255 | BRONZE Gauntlet 13/255 | IRON Cabasset 13/255 | HAGANE Segmentata 13/255 | IRON Fusskampf 13/255 |
IRON Footman's Mace-Short + Sarissa Grip 26/255, BRONZE Tower Shield + Undine Jasper gem 26/255, Vera Root 32/255
Valdiman Gates[]
- Magic Circle (Save, and later, Teleport)
No enemies
Unlatchable exit to City Walls South
Rue Aliano[]
- Crimson Blade Exequator Type. Head: 'Heal', 'Prostasia', 'Herakles', 'Magic Cancel'
BRONZE Gauntlet 13/255 | HAGANE Gauntlet 13/255 | IRON Cabasset 13/255 | IRON Breastplate 13/255 | IRON Fusskampf 13/255 |
BRONZE Circle Shield + Salamander Ruby gem 26/255, IRON Firangi + Cross Guard grip 26/255, Vera Root 32/255
Crimson Blade Groundsgarde Type. Head: 'Cure Numbness'
IRON Vambrace 13/255 | IRON Vambrace 13/255 | HAGANE Sallet 13/255 | IRON Segmentata 13/255 | HAGANE Fusskampf 13/255 |
IRON Target Bow + Javelin Bolt grip 26/255, Vera Root 32/255
- Crimson Blade Hierwind. Head: 'Cure Poison'
BRONZE Chain Sleeve 13/255 | IRON Chain Sleeve 13/255 | IRON Sallet 13/255 | IRON Breastplate 13/255 | IRON Fusskampf 13/255 |
HAGANE Tabarzin + Czekan Type grip 26/255, IRON Quad Shield + Gnome Emerald gem 26/255, Vera Root 32/255
The Gnome Emerald on the Quad shield worn by the Hierwind type Crimson Blade in Rue Aliano is notable for many reasons:
- Ashley does not possess one at this stage in the game
- It has a higher drop rate than the numerous ones in Abandoned Mines B2
- It may be desirable to attach to a weapon against the upcoming Sky Dragon. In a shield, it will defend against the Earth Elemental in Abandone Mines B2. It is useful for both defense against the Orc Leader's Soil Fusion and, on weapons, against Orcs in general.
- It is not enough of a boost to Earth Affinity to reverse the the Air based Hierwind's affinity.
The House Khazabas[]
No enemies
- Chest: Unlockable with spell. Grimoire Muet, Ten 'Eyes of Argon'
Zebel's Walk[]
No enemies
Rue Volnac[]
- Crimson Blade Exequator Head: Spell: Restoration
IRON Vambrace 13/255 | IRON Vambrace 13/255 | HAGANE Sallet 13/255 | HAGANE Segmentata 13/255 | HAGANE Chain Leggings 13/255 |
IRON Katana 26/255, Cross Guard, Vera Root 32/255
- Crimson Blade Groundsgarde. Type Head: Spell: Cure Poison
HAGANE Vambrace 13/255 | HAGANE Vambrace 13/255 | BRONZE Cabasset 13/255 | IRON Segmentata 13/255 | IRON Fusskampf 13/255 |
BRONZE Scorpion 26/255 Spiculum Pole, Vera Root 32/255
Rue Faltas[]
No enemies
Rue Morgue[]
Exit to Second Abandoned Mines
- Crimson Blade Groundsgarde Type. Head: Spell: Restoration
IRON Vambrace 13/255 | IRON Gauntlet 13/255 | IRON Sallet 13/255 | HAGANE Breastplate 13/255 | HAGANE Chain Leggings 13/255 |
BRONZE Footman's Mace 2H 26/255 Sarissa Grip, Vera Root 32/255
- Crimson Blade Hierwind Type Head: Spell: Cure Numbness
HAGANE Vambrace 13/255 | HAGANE Vambrace 13/255 | HAGANE Sallet 13/255 Cure Numbness | IRON Segmentata 13/255 | BRONZE Poleyn 13/255 |
IRON Large Crescent 26/255 Czekan Type, Vera Root 32/255