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Icarus: Sanctuary of the Gods Guide version 1.3a
Last updated: 30th of September 2000
Created by: Clement Chan Zhi Li
e-mail address: clementchan@pd.jaring.my
Website: http://www.sonicera.cjb.net
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Table of Contents
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<1> Introduction <1>
[1.1] About Icarus [1.2] Copyright info [1.3] Patches
[1.4] How to Best View this Guide [1.5] Review
<2> About the Characters <2>
[2.1] Dreus [2.2] Helena [2.3] Argon [2.4] Pares [2.5] Lydia
[2.6] Hermes [2.7] Raisha [2.8] Sereyanne
<3> Game Explanation <3>
[3.1] Abbreviations [3.2] Level Up & Class Up
<4> List of Magics <4>
[4.1] Flames [4.2] Lightning [4.3] Restoration
[4.4] Supplementary [4.5] Recall [4.6] The Dark World
[4.7] The Mental World [4.8] Characters using Magic
[4.8A] Helena [4.8B] Lydia
<5> List of Special Attacks <5>
[5.1] Dreus' Special Attacks [5.2] Argon's Special Attacks
[5.3] Pares' Special Attacks [5.4] Hermes' Special Attacks
[5.5] Raisha's Special Attacks [5.6] Sereyanne's Special Attacks
[5.7] Characters using Special Attacks [5.7A] Dreus [5.7B] Argon
[5.7C] Pares [5.7D] Hermes [5.7E] Raisha [5.7F] Sereyanne
Hi! Welcome to Icarus: Sanctuary of the Gods Guide. This guide will help out
those who are stuck in this PC RPG game.
This FAQ contains some spoilers that may spoil the game. So, if you are
really stuck, refer back to this FAQ.
If there are some mistakes that you noticed, want to send in info or make
some comments and ask questions, feel free to e-mail to me at
clementchan@pd.jaring.my
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[1.1] About Icarus
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Icarus: Sanctuary of the Gods is an RPG game for the PC. As I like RPG games,
I bought this game and give it a try.
There are up to 8 characters to control with also lots of magics and special
attacks can be used.
The graphics and musics may not be as good as other games but the storyline
is really nice and interesting.
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[1.2] Copyright info
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This FAQ is Copyright 2000 Clement Chan Zhi Li. You can distribute this FAQ
as long as its contents are not changed.
Only Clement Chan Zhi Li can make changes and updates to this FAQ. Any
unauthorized changes and updates without my permission is prohibited by law.
Note that some parts of this FAQ is copied from the Icarus manual book. Some
of its contents are changed a bit.
Before you continue playing the game, it is recommended if you download a
patch for this game at http://www.game-club.com/icarus/
This patch fixes Stage 19 and other bugs and changes the game to version 1.3.
Also, this allows you to use cheats. Cool, huh?
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[1.4] How to Best View this Guide
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If you view this guide of the Internet and noticed that some words are filled
in with spaces and etc., it's because your browser did not view it at the
right width. Save the guide and open it up with WordPad (recommended).
Click File, then Page Setup. At the section where they put Margins (inches),
look for Right and type 0.8" in it. That way, you could view this guide
neatly as it is meant to be!
I caught my eye on this game as the game stated, ''Very different feeling for
strategy RPG'' and I spend my money on it, thinking it will be a good change
after playing Worms 2 and other strategy-based RPG for a long time. At least,
all RPGs I played before are definitely good and last for a long time though
some RPGs such as Final Fantasy Mystic Quest and is two times better than
Icarus: Sanctuary of the Gods. The title itself sounds incredibly stressed
out. The developer wanted to make the game looks cool and sophisticated but
ends up making the RPG terrible.
Graphics - 7
Despite all the hype that it has fantastic 3D modeling and realistic
graphics, it don't have the real feel to it, whether 'cartoony', realistic,
plain-looking or not. Not to mention that it does not have nice graphics
though I guess they just fit into a game like this. Lightning, smoke, fire,
water and all other elements in this game looks perfectly stupid. The so-
called detailed characters are not true at all as they look horrible. The
enemies just look quite like mud-ghost haunting around the dungeons, not even
realistic as this game had bragged about.
The background itself did not even enhance anything towards the graphics but
make the game even worst. I don't know whether the developers are just too
lazy to create beautiful graphics or just plain lazy. Just to say that I'm
not criticizing, this game could be one of the best RPG if the developers are
more concern and take more initiative to upgrade Icarus to a better game.
The FMV sequences are certainly better than the graphics in the game but
sadly enough, there are only two or three such cut-scenes that you can see.
One at the beginning and one at the end when you finished the game. I just
prefer the FMV sequences most of all but still, they could be much better and
can be improved. The characters themselves look odd with odd names.
Music - 8
The background music that is played throughout the game is definitely
original. They're pleasant to hear and most music comes through in the right
time and right situations. The sound effects are not really that great but
just nice for this game. Example, the sound of lightning doesn't really sound
very real but at least, they add something to Icarus.
Gameplay - 7
An original feature in this game is to have a new type of system, Class Up
and the usual one, Level Up. The levels will have some sort of relation to
the Class Up system because certain classes that your characters will obtain
are based on the levels that you are now. Although that is a nice feature,
this game can be your worst and hardest game you've ever played.
You need to think and spend you money wisely because the only way to defeat
enemies and bosses are to have the right equipment, shields, accessories and
other stuffs, other than having a high level. Let say if you have spent all
your money buying items but less on weapons, you're 100% risked that you will
lose in a battle because the more powerful your weapons are, the better
chance and faster you'll win a battle.
Every battle you're engaged in, it will be noted (well, all battles here must
be entered, no secret battles or such) and there are more than 50 such
battles. Even the battle system is quite original and unpopular as most
RPGers may never heard of it before. This battle system will have square
boxes around the whole area and you can be in dungeon, forests, city and all
sorts of places. The treasure boxes which contain important items and weapons
will be in the battle instead of outside of the battle.
The magic system uses MP (Magic Power) which usually consists of lightning
attacks, fire, water and the rest. Some magic have 'summon-type' from Final
Fantasy VII which calls the demon from hell, king of lightning and etc. to
come and join the battle with you (the person that you have called are
controlled by the computer. You can also expect healing powers later on by
one of the characters, Lydia. Now, the special attack will use your HP
(Health Points) and you have to be careful using it or end up easily killed.
The special attacks are certain much more powerful than magic so use them
when you are in tight situations.
Other than that, you're mostly in battles, battles and more battles. You'll
fight with pirates, human, soldiers, archers, gnomes, monsters and when the
whole game is focused only on battles, you will see how boring it is.
Story - 8
The story is about Dreus, the main character to avenge against his closest
friend's death, Guile after Colias, a wizard killed him and destroyed the
Coshark Mercenary (what a name!). Helena, his fiancée, together with his
other friends joined the Mercenary and promised to rebuild it. This story is
mostly about tragedy and it's a pretty exciting story line.
Replay Value - 5
What replay value? This game is so terrible that I would dearly give it a 1
and the replay value is certainly out of the game. As the game is difficult,
added with astonishingly dumb graphics, you won't spend your time replaying
all over again a game like this, provided it has special features that will
keep you tuning over.
Overall - 6
As we approach to more advanced year and new millenium, you can certainly
consider this game worthless to buy as super-advanced graphics truly beat
this game a hundred times. You better spend your money on other games as
Icarus is a real disappointment.
Sanctuary
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- Cool Class Up system.
- Nice soundtrack music.
- Unique square battle system.
Icarus
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- Boring to play after you complete the game.
- Simply terrifying graphics!
- I repeat, simply terrifying graphics!
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<2> About the Characters <2>
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This section is created to know more about the main characters of Icarus.
Age: 23
Blood Type: O
Talent: Knight
Weapon: Swords
Dreus is quite famous in Inashus Kingdom as the leader of Coshark Mercenary.
He is always afire with justice and starts his journey to rebuild the
mercenary that had been fallen to pieces because of Colias.
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[2.2] Helena
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Age: 20
Blood Type: A
Talent: Sorcerer
Weapon: Canes
The granddaughter of the great wise man Recardo. She is Dreus's fiance and
therefore is always praying for him. But she does not seem to be comforted by
her prayers as she follows Dreus on his journey.
Originally, he was but a common peasant, but after losing his parents in the
'Bromarose', he becomes a professional combatant. He is very proud of the
fact that he is only one eye, and though he lusts after money, his nature is
pure and naive, contrary to his looks.
The Head Archer of the Inashus Kingdom. He saves Dreus and his companions who
have been unfairly trapped in the underground water canals, ending up in him
also being chased by the palace guards. He is stubborn-minded in respect to
the fact that once he believes he is right in something, he never changes his
mind.
Age: 21
Blood Type: A
Talent: Sorcerer
Weapon: Canes
The daughter of Keros, who is the leader of Sebire village. She has had a
clear spirit from when she was little, and one day a passing wise man teaches
her spiritual magic. Even though she has a very tender heart, she changes 180
degrees when she is in battle.
Age: 36
Blood Type: AB
Talent: Warrior
Weapon: Axes
He was once a great general of the Darsian Kingdom, but because of the
conspiracy masterminded by Porntes, the King, his title was taken away from
him. He then move to the country where he farmed for living, but due to his
destined meeting with Dreus, he partakes in their adventure. He is famous for
his wilfull and straight lanced character.
Age: 26
Blood Type: O
Talent: Knight
Weapon: Swords
She is the leader of the Black Rose Cavalry, the Darcian Kingdom knights that
composed of all women. She is also the niece of Hermes. She goes into battle
with Hermes because of Porntes, but the misunderstanding is soon dissolved,
and she joins in the adventure.
The tomboy woman-archer who thinks that she's the best archer in the Darcian
Kingdom. She joins the team because of a simple reason, her father's dream of
winning the Mercenary Tournament. But due to her father's (Reyran's) wish,
she becomes an official member of the mercenary.
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<3> Game Explanation <3>
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Before playing the game, it is recommended that you read this section to
understand some parts of the game.
In the village, when you right-click the screen, you'll bring up a set of
menu. Click on the first menu, Items Menu.
You'll find that there are some abbreviations and numbers there. To find out
what is the meaning of it, read below. The abbreviations may be used at other
menus and shops.
Condition: When a character's condition reached 0 HP, he or she cannot
participate in the battle that makes his or her condition Down. The only way
to cure this is to use the item Ajell.
Class: The occupation class of the character.
LV: The level of the character.
EX: The amount of experience of the character has acquired up to now.
HP: The physical power of the character up to now.
MP: The magic power of the character up to now.
AP: The assalt power of the character up to now.
DP: The defense power of the character up to now.
IT: The mental capacity of the character up to now.
SP: The speed of the character up to now.
PW: The physical force of the character up to now.
SW: The strength of the character up to now.
MA: The magic assault of the character up to now.
MD: The magic defense of the character up to now.
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[3.2] Level Up & Class Up
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You acquire some experience points if you hit an enemy or use magics. If you
acquire a certain amount of experience, you can upgrade your level. This is
called Level Up. When this happens, a screen where you can divide points in
the parameters will appear.
IT: Related with MP and MD.
SP: Related with DP.
PW: Related with HP and AP.
SW: Relateds with HP, AP, DP and MD.
If you become a certain level, your class will be upgraded. This is called
Class Up. When this happens, you will be able to use more special techniques
and magics. This happens only except for the class Droiyan.
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<4> List of Magics <4>
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This section is made to give useful information on Magics used throughout the
game.
Level 1 and above (Priest) - Healing, Recovery, Confusion, Protection and
Blade.
Level 23 (Bishop) - Bless, Clone and Turn Undead.
Level ??? (Droiyan) - Armekia Lance.
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<5> List of Special Attacks <5>
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Only certain characters can use certain Special Attacks. This section can
provide many useful information about it.
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[5.1] Dreus' Special Attacks
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Fire Wave - A straight fire is used at an enemy. Uses 10 HP.
Mega Wave - Fire in all directions. Uses 15 HP.
Flame Wave - Fire in a certain range. Uses 80 HP.
Ultra Wave - Fire on the ground at a certain range. Uses 120 HP.
Dreus Wave - Fire in the shape of stars at the whole screen. Uses 200 HP.
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[5.2] Argon's Special Attacks
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Flare Power - Straight shadow slashes. Uses 15 HP.
Iron Cross - Shadow slashes in a 'X' way. Uses 30 HP.
Metal Clash - Shadow slashes at a certain range. Uses 110 HP.
Argon Quake - Earthquake happened at the whole screen. Uses 220 HP.
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[5.3] Pares' Special Attacks
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Hunting Eyes - A fire arrow shot at a certain range. uses 15 HP.
Sniper Missile - A missile arrow shot at enemies in a certain range. Uses 30
HP.
Eagle Arrow - A arrow in a shape of eagle shot at enemies in a certain range.
Uses 80 HP.
Pares Revenge - Gigantic arrows shot at the whole screen. Uses 150 HP.
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[5.4] Hermes' Special Attacks
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Flare Beam - An electrical wave is used at a straight line. Uses 25 HP.
Mega Blaster - An electrical wave is used in all directions. Uses 50 HP.
Metal Clash - Three electrical wave is used at a certain range. Uses 100 HP.
Hermes Energy - A big fiery fist appear and slams the whole screen. Uses 250
HP.
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[5.5] Raisha's Special Attacks
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Fire Wave - A straight fire is used at an enemy. Uses 10 HP.
Mega Wave - Fire in all directions. Uses 15 HP.
Flame Wave - Fire in a certain range. Uses 80 HP.
Ultra Wave - Fire on the ground at a certain range. Uses 120 HP.
Raisha Wave - Clouds of fire moves in a circular motion. ses 200 HP.
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[5.6] Sereyanne's Special Attacks
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Hunting Eyes - A fire arrow shot at a certain range. uses 15 HP.
Sniper Missile - A missile arrow shot at enemies in a certain range. Uses 30
HP.
Eagle Arrow - A arrow in a shape of eagle shot at enemies in a certain range.
Uses 80 HP.
Sereyanne Revenge - Fire meteors falls on the whole screen. Uses 150 HP.
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[5.7] Characters using Special Attacks
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There are only 6 characters using Special Attacks. This section is listing
certain characters that can only used certain Special Attacks at certain
Level and Class.
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<6> Guide for Icarus <6>
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This guide is created to help people who have difficulties on getting certain
treasure chests and defeating enemies. Note that I too have difficulty on
defeating some enemies.
If you know how to defeat enemies that I have not wrote down, please e-mail
to me at clementchan@pd.jaring.my . You will be credited.
Also, sometimes I may give some advice what to buy equipments and sometimes
not. Just plan carefully what to buy and you will end up sucessful.
The adventure begins as Colias destroyed the Coshark Mercenary. Guile was
killed by Colias but Dreus escaped. After that, the next scene showed Helena
and Recardo.
Dreus came in and fainted. Later on, after some conversations and scenes,
Recardo gave them 1500 dinas (dinas is the currency) and both of them set
off.
Then, Goblins came near them and wanted to kill Dreus and Helena. So, the
Battle 1 begins.
There are 4 treasure chests here altogether. They have Cab, 3 Lemons, Short
Sword and 2 Powders. Try and get all of them on your way. Be warned, if you
kill all enemies before getting the treasure chests, you'll automatically go
to the next part.
The Goblins are a bit easy. Just attack them with normal attacks, special
attacks and magics.
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After that, they'll arrive at the village Inerheim. Go to the weapon shop and
buy a Robe for Helena. Be sure to equip the Cab for Dreus. You may also sell
the 1 Short Sword.
Among all the houses, there will be one clickable. It is located north of the
well. Enter that door to meet Mrs. Guwen. She will talk for a while and give
them 2 Red Wines.
Exit the village by going to an opening at the fences. You'll arrive at
Padran. You may want to buy Flamberge, Staff and Leather for both of them. Go
to the house right of the mine cart to talk to Kejal.
This battle is a bit easy with the help of Mr. Guwen. There are three
treasure chests here that contains 3 Pills, 3 Powders and 3 Blue Lemons.
To get all of them, try not to kill all the enemies. Leave some alone and
they'll keep following you.
About the enemies, don't worry. You may not kill all of them if you want; Mr.
Guwen will finish them all. Unless you want to build up your level, then kill
the enemies.
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After defeating the beasts, Kejal will come out and speak to them. As a
reward, he give Dreus and Helena 1000 dinas. Mr. Guwen will speak to them and
give Helena the sorcery book.
Then, exit the village. At Tursha, you'll come across the Orcs. Argon will
come out from the inn and help them. After some talkings, the Battle 3
starts.
There are three treasure chests that contains 400 Dinas, 400 Dinas and Open
Helm. Once you get the Open Helm, you may want to give it to Dreus. Give the
Cab to Helena.
To get all the treasure chests, try not to kill all enemies. Kill some that
get on your way.
The battle is a bit easy. Just use normal attacks, special attacks and
magics.
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Later, Argon will tell them about a reward from King Yulian. Go out from the
village Tursha to go to Regal.
Here, buy Saber for Dreus and Power Staff and Ring of Sun for Helena. Go to
the castle to meet King Yulian. You'll need to find Tarsha in the Tower of
Winds.
Battle 6 is the battle between the three and Tarsha. There are only two
treasure chests located in separate ways.
To get 500 dinas and Scimitar, use 2 characters to get them while leaving 1
character alone.
If your attack is strong, just rest and don't bother to attack Tarsha until
the two treasure chests is collected.
If your attack is weak, attack Tarsha until he is almost dying.
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After defeating Tarsha, he'll give you the scale and disappear. Then, you'll
go to Regal. This time, SPEND all your money on weapons and shields. If there
are money remainding, you may want to buy items or wines.
After spending, go and meet the king. The group will give the King the scale,
receive 5000 dinas and went off.
Then, the royal guards will come and take them off to jail. They will also
take all of the remainding money (that's why earlier, I told you to spend ALL
of the money).
Pares will come and rescue them but spotted by the guards.
There are treasure chests that contain 500 dinas, 1000 dinas, Dokyu Bow and 3
White Wines. To get them, form 2 groups again and get them in separate ways.
Idos is a bit hard. If you have problems defeating him, just wait until Lydia
come to defeat him.
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After that, Idos will run away. Lydia will invite them to Sebire to ask them
for help.
Keros, father of Lydia will speak to them. Then, you may want to buy Red Robe
and Ring of Magic for Helena.
There are treasure chests containing 800 dinas, 1000 dinas and 1000 dinas.
To get them, just move a character that have 'Class Up' to get all treasure
chests. Be sure to move the group near him so when there is any trouble, the
group can rescue him or her.
C'share may be a bit hard since he'll keep on run away. Just use the most
powerful Special Attacks and Magics and he'll lose. Lydia will then join
Coshark.
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Once you arrive at Rebens, I recommend that you buy the Curse Sword, Ring of
Wind and Necklace of Land. Then stay at the inn.
Idos and C'share will come out to battle with you.
To get Small Axe and 2400 dinas, you need to get them on the way. Just use
Special Attacks and Magics at the Black Rose.
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Then, Raisha and Hermes will go to meet the King. Dreus and his companions
decided to follow them.
At Robita, you may want to buy the most powerful weapons now. I suggest that
you buy the Bastad Sword, Arbalest, Bullova, Ring of Spirit and Necklace of
Soul if you have enough money.
There are two treasure chests here. One of them are hidden behind the tress.
The treasure chests contained 2000 dinas and 1500 dinas. Use a character to
get both.
Just use Special Attacks and magics at the bandits.
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The kid will introduced himself as Taro. As the Coshark Mercenary are going
to Adeline, Taro showed them the way.
At Adeline, Millen, the village leader appears and thanks them. He then needs
the help of Coshark Mercenary to destroy the bandits again.
Before going, buy some useful and powerful weapons. Rest at the inn if
needed.
Now, exit the village to reach the bandit's den. Then, you'll fight outside.
There are treasure chests contained 2000 dinas and Great Sword. Try and get
them on the way.
The enemies can be defeated by using Special Attacks and magics.
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The village leader will thank them and give them 5 Holy Water. He recommend
that they should go to Potos.
Exit the village again to reach Potos village. There, you'll meet Sereyanne
who said that she knows where the Tower of Death is.
She'll tell them on one condition, and that is that they must join the
Mercenary Tournament with her.
Before going, prepare yourselves by buying some weapons and equipments. Then,
head north-east. You'll see a gate with grey road outside. Go as near as
possible to that gate and you'll automatically be in the tournament.
At Battle 19, there are three treasure chests that contained 2000 dinas. Use
Sereyanne and other character to get the treasure chests.
Just use Special Attacks and Magics. That should complete the battle and get
10000 dinas.
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After that, Sereyanne admits that she doesn't know where the Tower of Death
is. But, her father knows where it is so you have to go to Gares.
After talking with the father, you may want to buy the most POWERFUL shields
and weapons as there will be a tough battle ahead.
You'll see a scene about Colias, Ercanet, Yulian and Pornteas. Then, you'll
see the Coshark Mercenary ready to battle against the imposter King Yulian
and King Pornteas.
This may be the toughest battle. To get the 2 treasure chests that contain
4000 dinas, get them on your way.
Use the most powerful attacks and magics. Be sure to have a very high defense
here.
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Then, Dreus and his friends will arrive at Berhims. You'll need to solve the
A.M.D.R. puzzle here. Before going anywhere, you may want to buy the most
powerful weapons and armors here too. If you don't have enough money, try
selling old equipments and items.
If you speak to the villagers, you'll notice that the beginning of their talk
begins with A or M or D or R.
Speak to the villagers in order and that should complete the puzzle. If
you're still confused, I'll tell you how.
If you speak to a villager, his beginning of speech is A.M.D.R. The next
villager will use the word 'Mmmm...' The third villager will use the word
'Damn' and then 'RALF'.
If you speak them in order, you should complete the puzzle. Then, they will
be transported to the Tower of Death.
The next battle shows the God of Destruction, Merdeka. Keep on use Special
Attacks and Magics if you are low on HP. If you're not, use the Droiyan's
power.
The final battle! Guile can be an easy enemy if you keep using Special
Attacks and Magics.
Keep your HP to full now. Use items to cure. Good Luck!
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After the final battle, Guile realized that they are the true Droiyan. He
asked Dreus to bury him at a place where they used to play. Dreus agreed.
The next FMV shows Dreus burying Guile. Dreus, Helena and the rest sparkled
and fly off to the sky.
There are only three cheats I know. I got it from http://www.game-club.com/
If you type correctly, a message 'cheat enable' should appear.
In a battle, before you attack an enemy with magic or other attacks, type
'baby' without the commas to kill an enemy immediately.
Before attacking, type 'waac' to preserve your HP & MP. Even when an enemy
attack you, your HP will still maintain.
Before attacking with attacks or magics, type 'upup' so that you can Level Up
immediately.
I got the cheat below from Al Amaloo of http://vgstrategies.com/
This 'jjun' cheat is unknown to me. In a battle, if you type 'jjun', a
message 'cheat disable' will appear. If you activate one of the cheats above,
type 'jjun' and the message 'cheat enable' will appear. Strange, isn't it?
Clement Chan - (clementchan@pd.jaring.my)
Me, of course! I've take a long time to come up with this FAQ!
Eugene Chan - (eugenechan90@hotmail.com)
He helped me with some of the weapons list. Thanks to him.
Game-Club - (http://www.game-club.com)
Thanks to this website for providing useful information like cheats and
patches.
Al Amaloo - (http://vgstrategies.about.com)
This guy from Video Game Strategies putting my FAQ on his website and told me
about the 'jjun' cheat. Thanks a lot!
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<9> History <9>
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Version 1.0 - 12th of January 2000
This FAQ is created.
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Version 1.1 - 13th January 2000
Added 'jjun' cheat.
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Version 1.2 - 14th of January 2000
Changed 'jjun' cheat a bit.
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Version 1.3 - 9th of February 2000
Changed e-mail address.
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Version 1.3a - 30th of September 2000
Added [1.4] How to Best View this Guide
