Prologue - Unexplored Ruins Summary
Elliot's adventure starts here! After reaching the town and meeting the royal family, he travels to the Unexplored Ruins to investigate a string of disturbances tied to an ancient sealed door hidden inside.
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| Mist Ruins |
Prologue - Unexplored Ruins Walkthrough
The story begins in the palace, where King Hichard discusses the ruins that are yet to be explored with Minister Kaifried, Scholar Euygene, and Princess Heuria. Euygene suggests the adventurer Elliot is up for the task, and the King agrees to meet him.
STARTING AREA: Eastern Hucarea
Outside the town, Elliot runs into a fellow adventurer named Oliver. After a brief catch-up, he sets off to complete a request from an acquaintance.
[1] Search for the Item your Acquaintance Dropped.
Make your way down to the shore to progress. Players will get a tutorial here for the basic controls, such as Attack and Charged Attack.
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| Elliot's journey begins! Head for the destination displayed on the locator. |
| Display settings for button icons can be changed from System -> Settings. |
Elliot picks up the Memento Comb after reaching the marked location.
[2] Head to the Kingdom of Huther.
Backtrack from the Starting Area and head to the town on the left.
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| After reaching the Western Gate, don't forget to check out the Adventuring Guidepost! Step into the light and interact with it to save your game progress. |
A cutscene introducing Philabieldia will play as Elliot enters the Kingdom of Huther.
Elliot is greeted by the kids back at the Orphanage. After returning the lost item, he is summoned by the King.
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| Before heading to the Castle, Elliot can explore around town first, open some chests and manuscripts, and visit shops! Check out our Interactive Map to spot them faster. |
| Did you know that there's a Save Data Bonus Campaign in the Game? Visit the 2nd Floor of the Orphanage to claim the rewards! |
| If you have enough Tuls, purchase the Boomerang and Empty Vial at the Item Shop. These are incredibly helpful during the Early Game. |
[3] Head to the Huther Castle.
Once you're done exploring, go inside the Castle to continue the Main Story.
[4] Appear for an Audience with King Hichard.
After hearing King Hichard's request to explore the beast tribe territory, Elliot gladly takes on the job.
[5] Leave Town and Head to the Bridge to the West.
With the Princess accompanying him through the magic imbued in his earrings, Elliot can now leave Huther and carry out the King's request.
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| It's highly recommended to take a detour and visit the Shrine of Life at the shore from earlier! Clearing the dungeon will reward Elliot with a Shard of Life. Collecting four of these grants him an extra heart container. |
Cross a bridge and a short scene will play where Elliot takes a quick rest by the Eldertree.
[6] Head to the Unexplored Ruins.
Elliot shares a piece of his past with the Princess while taking a break. After that, they can continue travelling.
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| Gain some experience exploring dungeons by heading south first. There's an Eastern Eddartrayl Guidepost to unlock and the Desert Caves nearby. |
When ready to proceed, head to the Unexplored Ruins. Elliot and the Princess encounter a problem as the Door is completely shut.
[7] Inspect the Entrance's Surroundings.
Simply step on the nearby Pressure Plate to unlock the path.
[8] Explore the Ruins.
Pass through the doorway to finally reach the Unexplored Ruins.
FIRST AREA: Unexplored Ruins - First Level
First things first! Unlock the Adventuring Guidepost by the entrance before checking out the Red Door ahead.
[9] Search for a Key to the Door.
Another locked door stands in their way. With no other choice, Elliot must take the path to the left. Defeat the enemy and use the stairs to reach the next floor.
SECOND AREA: Unexplored Ruins - Sublevel One
Push the stone column onto the red switch to disable the trap and clear the way forward.
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| Some objects have glowing handholds. These are movable statues and pillars! |
Keep your eyes peeled for any Chests! There are a total of three to find here.
| Collectible | Location | Item |
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 Blue Chest 1 |  The first Chest is found right after unlocking the pathway. | Tul Purse - 80 |
 Blue Chest 2 |  Climb the stairs and eliminate some enemies. You can also hit the drop-down ladder for a shortcut back to the first chest. Cross to the other side by jumping across two stone pillars. The next Blue Chest is found there. | Blue Unexplored Ruins Key |
Past the Blue Door, there's a fire monster that launches fire projectiles in different directions. Defeat it first before pushing the stone column onto the red switch.
Jump onto the pillars and be prepared before entering the next room! There will be an enemy ambush and Elliot must defeat them all to progress.
Then, use the stairs to the south.
THIRD AREA: Unexplored Ruins - First Level (West)
| Collectible | Location | Item |
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 Red Chest 1 |  The third and last chest is found in this area. Break the pots to reveal the switch and move the stone column. | Red Unexplored Ruins Key |
[10] Open the Door with the Red Unexplored Ruins Key.
Save up and double-check your items and gear before going through the next area. A boss will be waiting there!
FOURTH AREA: Unexplored Ruins - Innermost Area
[11] Defeat the Greatsword Guardian.
Stay clear of its swings as they have a wide range. It's best to wait for the right timing and strike when an opening appears.
Once the battle is over, quickly collect the Magicite Fragments the boss drops. They will blink and disappear if you wait too long.
| Related Article |
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| Greatsword Guardian Boss Fight Guide |
[12] Explore Further In.
Deep in the ruins, Elliot discovers a mysterious magic artifact, but the moment he does, a report comes in of adventurers who were attacked by monsters in the Mist Ruins.
[13] Return to the Kingdom of Huther.
Leave the ruins and fast travel to the Western Gate. Head back to town for the Mist Ruins and Age of Reconstruction Exploration.
