Golden Sun/String Dump (Part 1)

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Prologue at Vale

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Isaac, wake up! Please, dear, wake up! The Mt. Aleph Boulder is going to fall! Come on, Isaac. We have to go—now! Isaac! You forgot something! It's pouring outside! Don't go out without your tunic! Have you got everything you need? I'm sorry, but we don't have time... You'll have to leave it behind. Good for you, Isaac. A lost possession can be replaced; a lost life can't. Isaac, Dora, hurry! The Boulder could fall at any second! Kyle... Will they be able to stop the Boulder? I don't think so... Not for long, anyway... You two go on ahead and take refuge in the plaza. Aren't you coming? I need to help evacuate the other villagers. Let me help you, Kyle! It's too dangerous, Dora. Please, just take good care of Isaac! Isaac is old enough to get to the plaza on his own. You can find your way, can't you, Isaac? You're a big boy now, Isaac. Why don't you go on your own? You know the way—just go south to get to the plaza. Be careful! Huh? Isaac? Did you come to get me? Oh... Sorry to shove you like that. This isn't the time for games! Foolish boy! Well...we'd better get to the plaza before the Boulder hits. Ugh... Hrnghhh... Isaac, what do you want? I'm trying to save my things! What, you want me to just dump my stuff? I guess dragging a heavy chest around like this isn't very safe... You know, you're right. OK! Let's get out of here! You're not just going to leave me here, are you, Isaac? I guess dragging a heavy chest like this around isn't very safe... You know, you're right. OK! Let's get out of here! Hey! Isaac! *Hah* *Hah* Are you trapped, too? Hmph! It's not like you to be caught unprepared, Isaac. Oh, you got held up seeing off the elders who went to help the others! You came just in time... We can go together. Everyone's gathering down south, in the town plaza. We shouldn't go north... that'll take us toward Mt. Aleph. The plaza is over that way. We need to head south. We can't get around this rock! We'll have to find another way. Ahhh! The Boulder! It's falling! Ugh... Ughnn... It's too heavy! We can't hold it for long! If our Psynergy runs out, Vale will be destroyed! We have to hold on until the villagers are safe! Hurry, boys! Run!!! It's just a little farther! Come on, Isaac, run! The Boulder is coming! Rockslide...destroyed fence... Monsters everywhere... I'm hurt pretty badly... Do you think I'll die? I knew it... This is it for me. Save yourselves... This is awful. I'm left here for the monsters to... Wait... That's strange... I'm not hurt at all! But I'm serious about the monsters, so be careful on your way to the plaza! This is it for me. Save yourselves... Oh no! My brother! Hang on, Felix! Felix will be all right. We'll find a way to save him... Nooooo! Felix! The rope won't reach... We should use Psynergy. Do you have any left? I've used all mine up. What about you, Kyle? I'm drained from helping the other villagers... We have to get help. Can Felix hang on long enough for us to find help? There's nothing else we can do for him here, is there? Then go get help, but be as quick as possible! Jenna, can you go too? You'll go find help, right? Your brother's counting on you, Jenna. All right, let's get going! I'll go look up north... You head for the plaza, all right? Yes, ma'am. We're looking for anyone with any Psynergy left, right? Isaac! You saw what happened? I have to go get help before Felix drowns! I'm looking for someone who can help Felix. He's fallen into the river. I don't suppose... Could the two of you help me? Jenna has gone to the plaza to get help. Go join her. You don't have to if you don't want to... Just get yourselves to the plaza. Oh, Isaac... You two don't have enough Psynergy to save Felix. Go find help. Hang on, Felix! Help is on the way! Don't let go, Felix! Huh? Are you...asking me if I can use Psynergy, Isaac? If I were ten years younger, I'd have plenty to offer, but I'm too old... I thought not... You have to be young and strong to use Psynergy... You expect an old woman like me to use Psynergy? Don't ask the impossible! Ohhh... I'm exhausted. I used up all my Psynergy deflecting falling rocks... Oh! Little Felix has fallen into the river? That must be why Jenna looked so upset. I have some Psynergy left. See? Isn't that impressive!? Jenna went off that way! Be sure to help Felix. Do you know what became of the boulder that fell from Mt. Aleph? What? It's falling toward the village? The elders are holding it back?!? They are the most powerful Psynergy Adepts in Vale. They said the Boulder would have to fall sometime... I just knew a storm like this would knock it loose! Jenna asked me to help Felix. If I didn't have to use Psynergy, I'd help in an instant! Go aid the elders! The Boulder is too heavy for them to hold much longer. We can't let the Mt. Aleph Boulder destroy our village. Let's go help the elders. We're counting on you. Grandpa! Jenna! Garet, Isaac... You came to help me? Jenna told me about Felix. Is that why you're here? Well, regardless, I want you two to help Jenna. Good boys! Jenna could use a hand. Great! I'm all charged up! How are you? Have you recovered your Psynergy? Enough to save Felix, thanks to the Psynergy Stone. OK, Jenna, you heard him. Now hurry back! The path may be blocked by fallen rocks. You two can show them the way! ...Thank you, Isaac. We're in a race against time! You must hurry! Mom! Dad! We're back! Is that you, Jenna? Yes, ma'am... I couldn't find anyone who could help... How did you do? You're just in time. Then my brother is still... Felix is all right. He's hanging in there. Come down here, so we can save Felix! No... It can't be. Kyle... It must be a dream... Mom, Dad... Felix... Please... Don't leave me all alone... Isaac... The Boulder... We need to get help, or everyone will drown... Oh, ohhh... I... I'll go! It's no use. I can't move... Isaac, please get help! Isaac... I can't let him go alone... It's times like these that we men have to stand together! Only the two of us survived... How could we have anticipated Sol Sanctum would unleash such fury? It's a miracle that even the two of us were spared... That switch... It must have been a trap... But to think it could conjure up a storm this powerful! ...Another demonstration of the awesome powers of Alchemy. Regardless, we must not fail the next time we challenge Sol Sanctum. Next time, we shall certainly... Isaac! Wait! You were eavesdropping on us just now... weren't you? Isaac... Isaac, they look scary... Are you sure you should be talking to them? You must forget everything you heard. Don't worry... We'll help you forget! The door won't open. The force of the impact must have knocked it off its hinges. You think I should forget these things and save my own life? Hmm... If a rock hits me now, I'll lose both my chest and my life. You're right—I should just ditch my stuff. Let's get out of here.

Modern-day Vale

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Three years later... Isaac! Haven't you finished mending the roof yet? You're almost done? OK! Keep at it! Hyaa! Hee hee... Still training, Garet? Hyaaaa! You sure do put your heart into it, Garet! Oh, I'm just finishing up. That's good. It's time to go, and I was about to leave you behind. Say, what exactly happened to you two? The accident three years ago... Is that why you've been studying Psynergy? I appreciate your concern, but...my family's never coming back, and neither is Isaac's father... I just want to forget that day. I wish everyone would... That awful day... We went to get help, but they found us unconscious... Well, let's get Isaac and go to Kraden's... What, Garet? Huh? You were about to say something, weren't you? Don't be weird, Garet! Whatever... Jenna, are you mad at me? I don't want to talk about it. Come on!!! Huh? Isaac's waiting for us. But, Jenna...! I'll leave you behind if you're too slow. Jenna... Good job, Isaac. You patched it nicely. All right. You're all done. You're very reliable, Isaac...just like your father was. What is it, Isaac? Do you still think about the accident? I don't believe you... I thought so... Isaac... You and Garet have been working yourselves to the bone studying Psynergy. Do you think things would be any different if you'd had stronger abilities? That's what I thought. Hmmm... I wonder... I was devastated when Kyle died... I felt all alone... It's taken some time, but I'm better now. I still have you, Isaac. You're almost seventeen. You're so much like Kyle was when he was young. I'm looking forward to seeing where life takes you. MA'AAAAM!!! Hello, Jenna. Good morning. Yes, yes... Good morning. Well, if it isn't Garet, too! Where do you all plan to go today? We're going to Mt. Aleph with Kraden. Mountain climbing with Kraden, eh? Kids and their games... No! It's part of our studies... Ah, yes... Alchemy. Alchemy is the foundation of all Psynergy... And you all know Mt. Aleph is the greatest source of Alchemy. They say Kraden is the best teacher around. Alchemy... I wonder what use it all is? Your mother would rather see you grow up to be a happy, ordinary man. But I suppose you still want to go... Well, if that won't persuade you, I guess nothing will! It's nice of you to humor me, but I know you don't mean it. You're just as stubborn as your father! Ahhh! Be careful, ma'am! Garet, don't! Oh! That was exciting! I'm sorry I scared you like that. Well! I... I'm sorry, ma'am. I'll get out of your way right away! Wait! Not there! Huh? What's wrong with— Oh, never mind... But you'd better get going... This old house will fall apart if you stay much longer. I'll get this fixed up. You don't have to hang around here. Thank you, ma'am. Please, call me Dora. We'll get going right away! Wait, Garet... Just watch your step. Kraden is waiting for us. We should go to his house. Well, if it isn't Isaac. It's just another quiet day in Vale. Kraden had visitors when I dropped by his place this morning. I wonder what became of them... Isaac! Have you remembered to meditate on Mt. Aleph daily? That's very good of you! Meditating helps keep the peace in the village. If everyone were like you, things would have gone better three years ago! For shame, Isaac! Mt. Aleph keeps watch over Vale. Meditate each and every day to help keep us safe. You had a very difficult time three years ago, didn't you? You lost your father... Jenna lost her whole family... It was awful. At least Jenna's grandparents have been able to care for her... You're a strong lad, Isaac, so you were able to deal with it all... But I just couldn't bear seeing Jenna like that. The Valeans are a chosen people. Our powers of Psynergy are proof of that. Long ago, my grandfather was a powerful Adept... I'm so proud of him. Did the travelers that stopped by today go to meet the mayor? I told them where Kraden lives, and they didn't even thank me. But I suppose they must have some manners... It's very polite to visit the mayor when coming to a new town. It's just shameful not to do that. With Psynergy, the more you practice, the more you learn. Hey, Isaac, have I shown you my new ability? It takes hard work to reach this level of mastery, Isaac. Really? Well, here's a little sample for you! Behold, the power of Psynergy! Hahh! Impressive, isn't it? If your Psynergy runs low, just walk around. You'll recover it slowly. Rrruff! Rrrruff! Woof! Woof! There are some puppies playing over there. We should let them be. Those who can wield Psynergy are called Adepts. Adepts are the servants of good. Never forget that! Our Psynergy was given to us by the divine power of Mt. Aleph. It's because of Psynergy that our wishes can be granted. Psynergy should be used to create peace... It must not be used for evil! Good weapons aren't just sharp. They also draw out the strength of the user. ...So said my father. Do you know what he meant, Isaac? I do... Good armor isn't just sturdy. It also draws out the strength of the user. ...That's what they say, but I don't know what it means... A wise man knows to flee from battle when he's injured. My father also died in that storm three years ago. I'm going to hone my skills... That way, I'll be ready for anything. My son is still young, so I don't make him work too long. But he takes after his father, so I'm sure he'll grow to be a fine man. Those three travelers staying here may not be thieves, but there's something strange about them. One of the men from that group staying here wore a mask over his face. I guess he was trying to cover up some scars or something... Two of those three guests staying with us have gone out. Hey... Boy... Do you have business with me? That's too bad, because I have no business with you. Be off! Then I suggest you stop wasting my time. At the very least, visitors should introduce themselves to the mayor. There seems to be an appalling group in town that won't even do that... What's the world coming to? I hear Kraden has guests again. He's pretty popular for a sage. Garet has grown quite strong in the past three years. Please watch over him. You and Garet are older now, and you can't waste your time fooling around. Garet, you make me so mad sometimes! Your training stone crushed my flowers! You're in for it tonight... Just wait and see! I'll get you for my flowers! Just see what happens...tonight! You're in trouble now, Garet... Your sister's really mad! I told that clumsy Garet it would be all right... But what am I going to do about this hole? It looks like it won't rain for some time... so I guess I'll just have you fix it later, Isaac. My granddaughter, Jenna, is finally happy again... I have you and Garet to thank for that, Isaac. I hope you two won't be taking Jenna outside the village with you. Jenna is the spitting image of her mother, whom we lost that day... I just want Jenna to be happy. So Kraden came to Vale to study Mt. Aleph, right? He said he was studying Mt. Aleph and Alchemy and the like... Mt. Aleph... Alchemy... Are they related somehow? But I thought... Well, whatever. If he furthers the wisdom of the sages, it will be quite a feat. If there are visitors in town, we can't use our Psynergy. The ancient laws say the secret of Psynergy can never be revealed. Do you ever dream of seeing the world outside the village? Someday, I'm definitely gonna leave Vale! Few people outside of Vale possess the power of Psynergy. That's why we need permission to leave the village... ...To protect the secret of Psynergy. I hear old man Kraden's got some visitors. Let's go use our Psynergy to scare 'em! You're more of a prankster than I thought, Isaac. I like that. What? You're too serious, Isaac... Only someone who has Psynergy would figure it out... Do you hear those awful growls coming from the other side of this fence? You do, don't you? I... I'm scared... Really? You mean I'm the only one that hears them? This place looks just like it did three years ago... after the storm... Isaac, watch out! Don't get too close to the river! Since food is stored in this hut, it isn't scary at all—not even in winter. If only things had been different three years ago... Do you need to go past here? You must be going to Kraden's cottage... You mustn't go beyond Kraden's cottage. There are monsters everywhere out there. Mt. Aleph looks beautiful today. It's so peaceful. Vale stays pristine because of Mt. Aleph's purity. Taint that purity, and you risk terrible retribution. I'm jealous of you, Garet, because your grandpa's the mayor. Do you feel the same, Isaac? Yeah... When travelers come, you get to hear all about the outside world. Hmph... I can't believe you're not jealous, Isaac. I sure wish I could hear the stories of travelers. Vale must remain hidden. Psynergy's secrets mustn't fall into the wrong hands. It's one of the laws of our village, handed down from long ago. They seem to know little of Sol Sanctum's mysteries. The elders of Vale must not permit anyone to enter it, not even Kraden. Kraden... Can we use him? Hmm... His knowledge is no meager thing. ...We can use him. But he's more stubborn than we expected... And cunning, too... Cunning beyond measure. If he won't go willingly, then we can always... You there! What are you doing? What are we doing? Were you eavesdropping on our conversation? Oh ho! Well... I can't permit you to continue your spying. Hmph! I guess that I should take you at your word... Hey, you're the ones who were sneaking around! Sneaking... Who are you, to accuse me! So Kraden's engagement was with you... Yeah, we're off to meet him right now. And this appointment is important enough to drive us away? Pfeh! If your errand is more important than our own, then... Nevertheless, Kraden sent us away. He awaits you. Go... You're letting us go? Are you sure, Saturos? Menardi, we have no reason to delay these children any further. Let's... Let's go, Isaac. Go, children. You mustn't keep Kraden waiting. You'd better leave, before we change our minds. Just who were they? They already know too much about Sol Sanctum... ...things that even the elders of Vale don't know. And what were they saying about the elements? The elements of Alchemy: earth, water, fire, and wind... They plan to set them into motion? And the four Elemental Stars are the key? These are things even I, a trained Alchemy sage, do not know. Oh! Isaac... You look like something's bothering you. Me? Ah, well... It's those two, isn't it? Saturos and Menardi were their names, right? Are they still out there? They're very persistent... Did they want something from you, Kraden? That seems to be the case... Seems to be? Mt. Aleph and Sol Sanctum... They spoke as if they'd seen them with their own eyes... Isn't that strange? Yes. You can't enter Mt. Aleph without a very good reason. Why, I had to wait many years before I was allowed into the sanctum. Of course it's strange. And if they entered secretly, then they might be thieves! We have to go tell the high elders and the villagers! Wait, everyone! I still don't know how accurate the things they said were... We can do nothing until we confirm what they told me. Then what should we do? Well, we go confirm it. ...Do you mean we should go into Sol Sanctum ourselves? Isn't that impossible? Why would it be? Just because climbing Mt. Aleph is forbidden? We're just going to see whether they've been to the mountain. Surely, that would be acceptable! That's right. We're just going to see if they've been to Mt. Aleph. We'll be fine if they don't see us, right? Right. We won't be doing anything bad up there. Sure, you say no, but you know you want to! This will just be our secret, OK? No, Isaac! You can't even tell your mother! Then it's decided! We'll make you the leader, OK, Isaac? There are some dangerous places between Mt. Aleph and Sol Sanctum, but you can handle it, right, Isaac? You're more cautious than Garet is, Isaac, so you'll be fine! You don't have to be so blunt... There are some dangerous places between Mt. Aleph and Sol Sanctum, so I'll take over if you get nervous. If Garet is our leader, we'll be the ones who are nervous. Don't you agree, Kraden? You don't have to be mean... This is our best bet. All right! Let's go! You're not planning on sneaking up to Mt. Aleph, are you? Mt. Aleph is a sacred peak. No one can climb it without permission. Well, I'll overlook it this time... But I've got my eye on you, Isaac. Mt. Aleph is a sacred peak. It is forbidden to climb it! Beyond here the path is overrun by monsters, so proceed with caution.

Sol Sanctum

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This is the entrance to Sol Sanctum. This is your first time here, right? It's an important relic of our past. Take a good look at it. I doubt that... Few ever get the chance to see this sanctum firsthand. What's wrong, Kraden? Hmm... Those two said there was a hidden passage leading deeper into the sanctum. I've come here many times, and I've always thought it looked...strange. I had always imagined Sol Sanctum would look different, somehow. What do you mean? Sol Sanctum was built in honor of the sun. There ought to be something here to reflect that. I was always puzzled why there wasn't. If there is a hidden passage, then maybe it leads to... Well! Let's see if we can find it! I think he's serious! Should we help him, Isaac? But it's too dangerous for us to split up. We should stay together. You can't seriously want to turn back after we've come this far. Let's help Kraden. We should stick together, after all. This is it! We've found it! Clearly, this is the mark of the sun...the heart of Sol Sanctum. It's just as I'd imagined... which means those two were telling the truth! But if what they said was true, then that means they must have been... They were thieves! They came to rob the sanctum! Let's hurry back to the village and tell everybody! Kraden? What's the matter? We're so close... Close? Close to what? We've come all the way to the heart of Sol Sanctum. To turn our backs on it and leave... There's something wrong with that? Sol Sanctum holds the origins of Alchemy. It would be a waste to... What do you think? Shall we go a little farther? Thank you! Then you can all go back to the village without me. If you put it that way, we don't have much choice. I'm with Kraden. I want to look inside... Really? We'll just go a little bit further! Good! It's decided. Let's move ahead! Wh-What is this room? There's a moon in the center... A picture of Luna. This must symbolize night... These rooms must be connected somehow, don't you think? Luna and Sol... These rooms must hide some secret. What could it be? But a room for Luna and one for Sol? It can't be mere coincidence. What does it all mean? Isaac, would you look farther up the passage? Let me know what you find. Then just wait there. Just wait over there. That way leads out of the sanctum. It should be in these rooms. Wha-What's... What's happening? Isaac must have found something! Isaac! Stop!!! You're about to make a big mistake! Wait, Isaac! What's wrong, Kraden? This is a most interesting mechanism you've found, Isaac. But this is clearly... some kind of trap. This is...a trap? Go look in the Luna room, and you'll understand. You've done well. Finding this means you're looking in the right place. But if you just move one statue, you'll be caught in the sanctum's trap. But why would anyone put a trap here, anyway? I don't know who did it... but they've hidden something very important. Perhaps...they've hidden the key to Alchemy itself. Should I tell you more? Hmm... Honestly, I doubt you could understand it if I explained now. Hmph. Well, even if I told you now, you probably wouldn't understand. We must try to find a solution to this mystery. Sheesh... Another mystery? I'll keep checking the Luna room. You continue exploring the sanctum. My intuition tells me... that light must be the key to this secret. ...We should test it. Isaac, let's see if we can't figure this out ourselves. Wha-What's... What's happening? Isaac must have found something! You found it, Isaac! Kraden! Excellent work, Isaac! Where did that hole come from? When Isaac moved those statues, two beams of light shot out from them, and then this hole appeared in the floor. And Isaac dropped the statue into it after that. Hmm... Good work, everyone! So the statue puzzle was the trap... and that other statue was here to... disarm the trap. And now that you've disarmed it, we should be all right. I'll observe from the Luna room, where it's safe. You handle the rest! You found it, Isaac. Keep doing that until the light bathes all the remaining quarters. Look, Isaac! The picture of Luna changed to Sol! But other than that, nothing looks different... That's strange... They went to the trouble of putting a trap here... And this is all that happens? Somewhere, something else must have changed. We must find it. Look! The symbol on the floor! It changed from Sol to Luna! Surely...there must be something in this room. If we go this way, we'll leave the sanctum. Ah ha! This has to be it. Let's go, Isaac! Wait for me, Isaac... I'm on my way! It's a relief of a minotaur. The right eye is sparkling, but there's a hole where the left eye should be. Isaac set the small gem into the empty socket. You hear the sound of shifting stone. It's the minotaur relief, with both eyes sparkling brightly. Wielders of Psynergy are called Adepts. Adepts are messengers of good... Never forget that. Our Psynergy was given to us by the sacred power of Mt. Aleph. Psynergy is what grants the wishes of the chosen people. Psynergy is a power that should only be used for good... Never for evil! Something clicked! It looks like we've found the hidden passage. Things will be more dangerous from here on, so watch your step. More statues... Hmm... It doesn't look like we can reach them from here. Perhaps Psynergy is the key... Isaac, try to use your Psynergy! Wha-Where are we? Is that...the ocean? No, it couldn't be... The ocean has waves. The ocean... What's that? The ocean is a thing of endless water at the end of the world. You would not understand... Someday, I'll show it to you myself. The Elemental Stars... They really exist... The Elemental Stars exist! You taught us about those... Elements are the foundation of all matter. Stones, wood, even us... All things are made from those four elements. Did I get it right, Isaac? Exactly... No, Isaac... Garet is quite correct. As I have told you many times, the elements are the source of all matter. Earth, water, fire, and wind—these are the four elements. Legend holds that the four Elemental Stars contain the purified essence of each element. And now, those legendary stones are before us! The Venus Star... The elemental stone of earth! Mercury Star, possessing the power of water's many forms! There is the Mars Star, glowing red with the fire contained within! And Jupiter Star, bound with the wind's fury!!! Kraden... Why are you getting so excited? How can you be so calm in the face of such wonders!? You're looking at the very source of all Alchemy! ...Haven't I told you all this before? What? I must have fallen asleep, then, because I don't have a clue what he's talking about! Then this must be a lot for you to take in. The Wisdom Stone... the Stone of Sages. This stone dominates everything... It can transmute crude matter into gold, even thwart death itself! You understand now, don't you? The study of Alchemy began with the search for this very stone. You still do not understand? Alchemy exists because of the Elemental Stars. I don't really get how it works, but they have enormous power, right? Beyond enormous... With a single gem, one could conquer the world! Now, perhaps, you begin to understand. Don't scare us like that, Kraden. I totally thought you were serious. Heh... Conquering the world... Who can say what the truth is? That's why I've been searching for the Elemental Stars. I seek to learn the truth about these stones. Now they lie before me... Whoa... Be careful, Kraden! It looks slippery. But I must examine the Elemental Stars... Make the boys do it! Oh, I couldn't ask... Would you mind? He'd be glad to get the stones for you, right, Isaac? Don't make me ask you again! Won't you please do it? Thank you! You'll need this, Isaac. Isaac got the Mythril Bags. You can't carry any more. Organize your items. You brought those from your cottage, right, Kraden? What are those bags? They're made of woven threads of Mythril. I prepared them for just such an occasion. Now, go fetch the Elemental Stars and put them in those bags. There aren't any Elemental Stars out there! Isaac put the Venus Star in a Mythril Bag. Good, good! Now, go fetch the others! Isaac put the Venus Star in a Mythril Bag. Isaac put the Mercury Star in a Mythril Bag. Isaac put the Jupiter Star in a Mythril Bag. Isaac put the Mars Star in a Mythril Bag. Now, put the Elemental Stars in those bags and bring them here. Be careful, both of you. Good, good. Now go fetch the others! Kraden, you're as giddy as a schoolgirl. It looks like they've spotted us. I thought we'd be safe until they'd gotten all the Elemental Stars. You! You mean to steal the Elemental Stars! Master Kraden... Are you calling us thieves? As I recall, aren't you the one who stole our information? What will you do with us once you've got the Elemental Stars? I'm sure they'll do us in once they no longer need us! Relax... You will not be hurt. That was our agreement, was it not? That all depends on how well they cooperate. They'll be safe, as long as they hand over the Elemental Stars. Isn't that enough? You heard us... If you wish to save your friends, then give us the Elemental Stars! Do you accept our terms? No, Isaac! You must not give them the Elemental Stars! Very good, Isaac! You must not give them the Elemental Stars! Why would you deny us? Don't you want your friends to be safe? What guarantee do we have once we've given you the Elemental Stars? Guarantee... Ah. I have one. You will have to remove your mask. Th-That means... Ah, of course. A fine idea... He will be our guarantee. Under the circumstances, we have little choice. Felix! Remove your mask! What? What did he say, Isaac? He called that guy Felix... That's what he said, isn't it? You heard it too? Felix? It can't be... But that's what I heard. Felix? It can't be... That day... The Boulder... We saw him die, didn't we? You remember it, too, Isaac? Then...what kind of guarantee are they giving us? We searched for weeks, but we still couldn't find him. What's wrong, Felix... Don't you want them to feel safe? Felix... Wasn't that the name of your brother? But that accident... My brother, he... I'll do it. I'll...take off my mask. I-It's not possible... Is he... I know I've caused you much grief, Jenna. It was a miracle that I survived that day... We are the ones who saved him. We saw him floating unconscious in the river as we passed. I've been with them ever since... I've experienced a lot. But why? Why did you leave me all alone... Jenna... My own brother... I thought you were dead! Save this teary reunion for later. That's right. The Elemental Stars come first. Is this acceptable? Felix would never allow us to harm you... or his sister. Felix will be our guarantee. Now, give us the Elemental Stars! We don't have any choice. Should we give them the Elemental Stars? I guess I should take the Elemental Stars to them. Isaac handed over the Elemental Stars. If you don't hand them over, they won't let Jenna go! Garet took the Elemental Stars. All right, I'll take them. They won't let Jenna go if we don't hand them over! Will you permit me to relieve you of those Elemental Stars? Oh, Alex... You're late! Alex is another of our companions. Hand the stones to him. Oh, great. After we did all that work... Garet gave him the Elemental Stars. I'm afraid I must apologize in advance... For you will be bringing us the remaining Elemental Star, as well. Wait a second! You want us to grab the other one for you, too? Oh, did you not understand me? You said you'd set Jenna free once we gave you the Elemental Stars. You promised... No, my friend... We want you to bring us ALL the Elemental Stars! Stop grumbling and bring us the last Star! You don't want anything to happen to your friends, do you? Thank you for your cooperation. We'll be waiting for the rest. I doubt that's how you really feel. I'll ask you once again. You don't want anything to happen to your friends, do you? What are you doing? Bring us the final gem! ... My brother is alive... but...why didn't he tell me sooner? If you want to save them, you'll bring us the final Elemental Star. I am sorry, everyone... I am responsible for all of this. There is only one left. You're almost done. What's the matter? What happened? No! Not again! The water's gone! Without the energy of the Elemental Stars, the chamber is collapsing! Is this the "terrible retribution" the villagers spoke of? No, this must be more of Alchemy's power! Whew! It's over... But what was it? What is that?!? No! That rock... It's floating... Do you know what it is, Isaac? Yeah, I know it's a rock, stupid! Me neither. It looks like someone is using Psynergy to lift it... Could that be... the Wise One?!? Such power... Incredible! !!! Wow... It must be the guardian of the Elemental Stars! This doesn't look good... Maybe we should just escape while we can. But we need the Mars Star. We can't leave it behind! I agree with Felix. We're no match for the guardian. The Mars Star will have to wait for another day. What about Isaac and Garet? You can't just leave them here! Forget about them. They won't make it out alive. But, Saturos, there's still a chance they might survive. Anything is possible... So what do you suggest we do? We take this "Jenna" with us... If they survive, they will want her back. And if they want her back, they will bring us the Star. Regardless, Kraden must come with us. He is connected to all of this. Alex... Are you breaking our promise? Conditions have changed since we made that promise. Jenna's not any part of this. I won't let you hurt her! Do what you will with me. Just let Jenna go! Your bravery speaks well of you, old man, but you cannot help Jenna now. If we leave Jenna, she will surely die. Is that what you want, Felix? Perhaps we ought to continue this elsewhere, Felix. Felix... Please...can we go now? Let's make haste! Hey, don't push my sister! Who do you think you're talking to? You owe us your life! Menardi! Master Kraden, you will be joining us, of course! Isaac, Garet! Don't die! The Mars Star... It's a pity that we have to leave it, but perhaps we'll be seeing it soon... Well, this turned out badly, wouldn't you say? It's a miracle we survived. How can you be so calm at a time like this? Jenna and Kraden are gone! You don't think they'll hurt Jenna and Kraden, do you? Thanks a lot... But seriously, Jenna and Kraden should be fine. Felix is with them... Yeah, they'll be safe. Felix is there... This really is terrible... We've got a long way to go if we're gonna make it out of here. We're in big trouble... Let's get out of here... Quit acting so tough! Let's get out of here! Hey, Isaac... Isaac, I'm over here. Come on, we've gotta go. Why are you standing there? This place has become dangerous... You're the dangerous one! The volcano will soon erupt... I cannot hold it long. You must leave this place. The Elemental Djinn... They have returned... Take out the Elemental Star... Isaac cannot resist. Return it to its bag. The Elemental Stars are... moving away from here... Without the power of the Elemental Stars to contain it, the magma flows freely once again, and this chamber is collapsing. There will be no chamber for the Elemental Stars to return to... The world will be exposed to the threat of Alchemy. Alchemy? A threat? It can be a dangerous power if it is misused... If the Elemental Stars ignite the flames of the four lighthouses, that power will be released. As long as the four lighthouses remain unlit... The volcano... It's erupting... Flee, now! But how... Ah. I see. I will help you... Did that floating eye thing save us? Yeah, right! Let's get out of here... Isaac got four Mythril Bags. You have too many items. Will you drop something? It is very dangerous to go beyond here when Mt. Aleph is active! Leave immediately! I am all alone in this dangerous place. How can the Great Healer treat me like this...? Isaac checked the Psynergy Stone. It's Garet's chest of valuables. It's a huge rock that Isaac's strength can't even budge.

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I thought Mt. Aleph was inactive... Oooh, my grandson! Will Garet be safe in this eruption?!? Grandpa, we don't even know if he's up there! But, Sis, someone saw him and his friends climbing Mt. Aleph. They were hanging around here while I was on guard duty. Isaac and Garet went to Mr. Kraden's house. Didn't they say they were studying Alchemy? Yes, they did...but... what does that have to do with the eruption? Uh-oh. It's Grandpa and the others. What should we do, Isaac? Should we go back up? Garet! Isaac! You're safe! Come over here, both of you! Where have you been? What happened? Weren't Jenna and Kraden with you? They were taken away? By whom? What do you mean, they were taken away? This is all very complicated. We'll need you to tell us exactly what happened on the mountain. Come into the sanctum, both of you. We had no idea... The true sanctum... And Jenna and Kraden... They're prisoners? They've been taken against their will... How awful! Well...we can only hope they're all right. Do you think they can be saved? Jenna's brother, Felix, will protect them, won't he? Then our hopes must lie with Felix. What is it, Great Healer? You have been very quiet. It's like you're a thousand miles away. That hovering stone, the one that appeared before Isaac... What about it? I have seen it before in my dreams. In my mind's eye, it appeared again just now and spoke to me. You saw it just now? It must be the Wise One, guardian of the Elemental Stars. It told me what happened to you in Sol Sanctum. So, what does the Wise One say about the eruption? Will the volcano destroy Vale? It is impossible to stop the eruption now. Will Vale be... Vale will be safe. The Wise One will prevent the lava from reaching us. What's the matter, Great Healer? ...The village will be destroyed, won't it? Something even more dreadful than Vale's destruction looms ahead. What could be worse than the destruction of Vale? A terrible power. The Elemental Star gems house incredible power. ...And Vale has been guarding those gems? The elemental lighthouses will loose that power upon the world. Once the power of the gems has been released, the whole world will... The Wise One wants us to get the gems back, doesn't he? This world is ours, to save or to destroy. Our inaction may bring about its destruction. What a pity... We cannot hope for salvation. We must save ourselves... Then what can we do? Acquiring the Elemental Stars is their fate alone. Are you suggesting we place the fate of the world... in the hands of Isaac and Garet? Garet is only a child. You can't expect him to bear such a burden... The Wise One has spoken. Each of you shares responsibility for this. Now, each of you must make your own decision! I don't know what to do. Isaac, you decide. Isaac, will you accept responsibility for the fate of the land? I can't blame you... I couldn't do it if I were in your shoes. Are you sure? Would you like to think it over? Isaac, will you take the fate of the world in your hands? I don't blame you... I couldn't do it if I were in your shoes. It is a terrible burden, to be responsible for the fate of the world. Mother would never doubt your courage just because you declined. Was it right to refuse when the world is in such jeopardy? It's clear that the Great Healer really wants you to say yes. Once you step outside the village, you cannot take back your decision. Think about that before you leave the Sanctum, Isaac. And so the world began drifting toward its fated destruction... From the Great Healer To the File Screen Restart the game You accept? Oh, Isaac... You can't mean it... You chose to leave your decision to Isaac. There shall be no further discussion. O, Wise One, these two have accepted your quest. Give us your next command! You two are quite brave to take on this quest. I shall be watching you. Choose your destiny wisely, young ones. That was the Wise One... What did the Wise One say? Felix must unlock the power. Find the lighthouses... You'll have the guidance of the Elemental Star... Um... Then what? What should they do there? Surely, that cannot be all the advice you can offer them, Great Healer... Seek the elementals... The Djinn... They will prove useful. Isn't there anything else? That is all. That's it!? Isn't there anything else you can tell them? That is all, Mayor. I leave it up to you, Isaac...Garet. H-Hey, isn't it almost... time to meditate? Oh yeah! Meditation! Let's go! Well, what good are those guys!? Sending children off with no help or direction... I agree, but... They didn't give us any other choice. Then, when should they go? It doesn't sound like we can afford to wait. Tomorrow, then? Tomorrow? Yes. Hey, you're Isaac, right? The tremors on Mt. Aleph have settled down a bit. Thank goodness. If you don't know where to go, why don't you try Vault? If you head east a little and then head south, you should find it. If you follow the road east and then head north, you'll hit the Goma Range. The air is sparkling because of the eruption of Mt. Aleph. Do you think the falling powder is crushed Psynergy Stones? You saw the Wise One? The same Wise One from the healers' tales? That is a blessing... A blessing, indeed. It was the Wise One who saved the town when Mt. Aleph erupted. Long ago, Lunpa, the righteous thief, founded a town in the north. Isaac, your mother, Dora, has been crying ever since you two left. If your Psynergy runs low, touch a Psynergy Stone to replenish it. Unfortunately, the eruption blasted all the Stones helter-skelter. Aren't you worried about crossing the land with just the two of you? Aren't you worried about crossing the land with just three of you? Aren't you worried about crossing the land with just four of you? Don't wander too deep into unknown lands. It's not brave to fight against hopeless odds. There is a difference between being courageous and being reckless. True courage requires caution. Sometimes, it may seem cowardly. Replenish your Psynergy before entering a dungeon. Sharp warriors know to do that. My control over Psynergy has grown since yesterday evening... It must be because I met the Wise One. The power of Mt. Aleph stems from the Psynergy Stones. If the eruption cast the Psynergy Stones across the land... then perhaps new Adepts will... Do you feel any change in your Psynergy? Oh, I wish the Wise One would come to me and give me power. The Great Healer said my Psynergy powers grew when I met the Wise One. Vale has felt so empty and quiet since you two left. Sniff! I... I'm not sad at all... Go. Just go! This is my farewell gift. Isaac took the Herb. You must save Jenna! You must, Isaac! Come back as a strong warrior, Isaac. By then, I'll surely be a fine smith. I wanted Jenna to be my daughter-in-law... Now she's gone. This is terrible... Those visitors caused the eruption and kidnapped Jenna. I knew there was something strange about them. That masked man... He was Felix, right? It's hard to believe, but...what if Jenna was involved in all this? What? But didn't Jenna see his face? If he is her brother, maybe we shouldn't trust Jenna too much. What? But that's not what you told the elders. We're a small hotel, and we get few guests... But we still keep this place clean, just in case! Isaac, please take care of my grandson, Garet. Receiving a quest directly from the Wise One must be quite an honor. I'm proud of you, Garet. My own son...on such an important quest! As mothers, Dora and I will always worry about you. It doesn't matter how old you get—you will always be our babies. You guys are so lucky, Garet. I wish I could go with you. Please take care of my brother, Isaac. Who are you? You can't be... You're not Isaac, are you? Isaac... That's a lie! He promised not to return until he fulfills his mission. My Isaac would keep his promise. ...Go away. I don't know who you are. I'm sorry, but I don't want to see anyone today. I heard that Jenna's brother Felix is alive... But why is he caught up with that bunch that raided Sol Sanctum? Please return my precious granddaughter, Jenna, to me. I will be waiting. After Jenna was taken, Grandmother grew sick with despair... It's because Kraden was studying Alchemy... That's why the mountain erupted, isn't it? They say the people who caused this whole mess had strange powers. ...Is that true? If they were using Psynergy... That means there are towns other than Vale with Psynergy. If that's the case, then I don't need to worry. It means Psynergy really is a special power, found only in Vale... I'm so jealous of you! Being able to leave town... Tch! Once you leave town, take care not to use Psynergy in front of others. I had no idea that such a secret hid within Sol Sanctum. If only we'd known, we could have stopped this whole thing. Once I'm as old as you, Isaac, I'm going to climb that fence... and journey to the lands beyond! Sigh... No longer will I see Jenna standing there looking lonely. I don't blame Felix. If only we'd been able to save him on that fateful day. Look, Isaac. That large Psynergy Stone fell right on top of the hut. It scares me that something so big could just fall out of the sky. I guess Kraden still hasn't come back. Vale is saved thanks to the Wise One! Ever since the tremors started, Mt. Aleph has been impossible to climb. The ground still shakes sometimes, but everyone says the danger is gone. The mayor was too kind to those strangers... None of this would have happened if he'd kicked those travelers out. The eruptions subsided, but it may erupt again. I'm still worried. Vault? Isn't that the town with the underground path? Once winter comes, the lands beyond the Goma Range get very cold. I'm glad I don't have to go there at this time of year. If these sparkles truly are all that remain of the Psynergy Stones... then Mt. Aleph must indeed be in trouble. I've heard the Psynergy Stones are the source of all of Mt. Aleph's power. I believed with all my heart that the Wise One really existed... I'm so grateful that we finally have some proof! Even the righteous thieves seem to have changed over the generations. Nowadays, the thieves of Lunpa are said to even attack travelers. No matter how hard she tries to hide her feelings, Isaac's mother must be lonely... You'll be very lucky if you find any Psynergy Stones in your travels. I'm worried about you, Isaac. You guys are like brothers to me. Promise me you won't do anything foolish. And come back alive! I wouldn't worry if my Psynergy ran low in a dungeon, because I know that I can recover Psynergy by just walking around. The power of my Psynergy has dramatically increased, but I don't know why. I'd really like to try this Psynergy out on something. The Angaran continent will certainly see trouble from these Psynergy Stones... It makes leaving Vale all the more dangerous. My Psynergy...hasn't changed at all. It's not fair. Isaac, you're going on a difficult journey, so be sure to do your best. If you face any hardship in your quest, do not hesitate to come home. So if that was Felix who kidnapped Jenna... Then why do you have to go save her? I will think of Jenna as I do my work... We're all counting on you, Isaac! Now that Jenna is gone, we need another girl to replace her. Who could have known that masked man was Felix!? I guess he hid his face from us because he was ashamed. I wonder if Felix changed much. He was such a good boy... Do you suppose Jenna could change like that? Felix and his gang must have left in a hurry. I found his wallet when I was cleaning the room... It's hard letting my precious Garet go... But no! I have to be strong for everyone! The Wise One chose Garet himself, and I am so proud of my boy. Once Garet leaves, I won't be able to rest until he returns. It's a good thing we have two children. I am concerned for Garet, but he is my son, so I am sure he will be all right. I can't wait until he returns to Vale as a strong man. Gee, I wish I could see new lands, too. My brother's strength is his best asset, so he'll be a big help to you! Felix inherited his father's skill with Psynergy. Open your eyes, Felix, and use that Psynergy for good, not evil. Jenna, anytime you face danger, just use your Psynergy to overcome it. The fire Psynergy you inherited from your mother will help you. Why would Felix take his sister, Jenna, away? We almost lost the town over something as silly as the study of Alchemy. I'd like to believe that only the people of Vale can use Psynergy. If only I'd gone to Sol Sanctum with Isaac and the others... It should have been me going on this quest. Vale's laws state that you cannot use Psynergy in front of outsiders. But you know that, don't you, Isaac? I wish I were the one who solved the mystery of Sol Sanctum. Why is it that no one else is curious about what lies beyond this fence? I'm glad that Felix is alive. I was so worried about Jenna. Felix was a good person. I still believe in him. Even if your Psynergy runs low, you'll be fine as long as you can find Psynergy Stones. They immediately replenish your Psynergy. Poor Kraden was taken to some faraway place. I liked that old coot... Vale was saved because people like this old woman worked hard... to protect those who couldn't protect themselves. I can't believe anyone would climb the mountain after such an eruption! I just don't feel safe, knowing Mt. Aleph could still erupt! The people of Vale will never trust travelers again. Of course, I never trusted them in the first place. Why's everyone hanging around the town gate? What, didn't you hear? Isaac and Garet are leaving Vale on a journey. I wish I could go! I heard it's going to be really dangerous! Oh, yeah? So everyone's down there to say good-bye? Hey, what's the matter? Weird. Isaac's mother isn't there to see him off! You're right. She's not there. Hey, should we go say good-bye, too? Sure! Let's go! We are counting on you, Isaac. Oh, and you, too, Garet. Don't drink the water if it smells funny. And...take this with you, too. I know not to drink stagnant water, Sis! Don't listen to him, Isaac! He's a pig! He'll eat anything that's not tied down! Hmm... Dora is very late... Oh! That's right! Aunty Dora asked me to give this to you, Isaac. I guess we're all set to go, huh, Isaac? Think again, Garet! It must be very difficult for Dora... As Garet's mother, I know how Dora must be feeling. But I still have Garet's father, while Dora has only Isaac. She doesn't want you to go, Isaac, but she knows you have to, and it hurts to see you leave. They can't keep standing around here like this, or they'll never leave. So, one final farewell! Farewell!

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We can't stay another minute in a dangerous place like this. We return to Kalay immediately! Master Hammet! This is terrible! The bridge has been destroyed... We cannot continue southward! What...? The bridge? This is awful... How are we going to get to Kalay now? ...Master Hammet, I'm worried about leaving Ivan behind... As fond as I am of Ivan, it is his fault my rod was stolen... And his strange powers will aid him in search of the rod. Ivan has strange powers? We must leave this treacherous place immediately! But to where? Where can we go? We have no choice. We're heading north. We'll wind up in Lunpa if we go north... Well, it's better than being smashed by falling rocks here, isn't it? Welcome to Vault, the town at the heart of Angara. Wasn't the eruption of Mt. Aleph incredible? I was so stricken with terror that I couldn't sleep for days! Aren't you courageous! Not even an erupting volcano scares you! Master Hammet, a wealthy landowner and merchant from Kalay, had his precious rod stolen from him. He was quite upset. I guess some folks got robbed during the chaos of the volcanic eruption. Master Hammet's servant can't return to Kalay until he recovers the rod. Those travelers left in a big hurry. They looked like they were on the run. Did you see them coming in? No, not Master Hammet... It was a group of two women and four men. They were quite strange. The young girl and the old man didn't look too happy to be there. Oh, maybe they left earlier than I thought. That poor guy, Ivan. They left him at the mayor's to look for the stolen rod. Master Hammet's caravan left town as soon as the eruption stopped... I guess that volcano really shook him up! Nobody's stealing anything on my watch! We know the thieves must be from out of town. They must be! No one living here would break the law! Are you accusing us of stealing Hammet's treasured Shaman's Rod? Hey, just because we're new in town doesn't mean we're a bunch of thieves! Besides, you can't prove anything! Ha! Sure! I knew you were too smart to listen to rumors. But it wasn't us. Heck, we don't even know what was stolen! Hmm, off on an adventure, are you? It's impressive to see youngsters like you going on a dangerous journey. Oh, well. Stop in and see our Sanctum while you're here. Ruff! Rrruff!! I suppose these children can't go anywhere since Mt. Aleph erupted? Mt. Aleph's eruption was beyond description. It was so frightening... We're lucky we survived. Why does a wealthy man like Hammet make such a fuss over losing one rod? He has more than enough money. He could just buy a replacement. No man should steal from another during the panic of an eruption. It's unforgivable! Poor Ivan... But the rod may never turn up. In that case, he can stay here forever. That group of travelers was a strange bunch, weren't they? They seemed to be heading to the northeastern parts of the Goma Range... I bet it was those three creeps at the inn who stole the rod. I suppose it doesn't matter how rich you are... if it can't save you from an erupting volcano. Everyone knows those three at the inn stole the rod. Tch! It's just so... so frustrating!!! Hmph! It looks like they're onto us. We'd better leave town as soon as possible. I was just about to leave this town behind me when the volcano erupted. Stealing in the midst of a volcanic eruption... Humans value money more than they value their own lives. This rock was blown here all the way from the volcano! It looks odd, doesn't it? It sparkles so much, it looks like a gem. If only these rocks were gems. We'd be wealthy! The other sparkling rocks all crumbled to bits... But this one I found on the roof is perfect. I must be lucky! OK, mister... Let me see that rock! My neighbor creeps me out. He always has that smug smirk on his face. Hey, mister! Is it fun to see strange new places? When I grow up, I wanna be an adventurer and sleep in a tent... Oh... If it's not fun, then why bother? Hey... Maybe my neighbor is the thief... Yeah... I wonder what the outside world is like... Is it just me, or am I missing something? Ever since the eruption, Grandpa keeps wondering if anything was stolen. He doesn't realize we don't even have anything worth stealing! Could they be thieves? This is no good! I don't know who I can trust anymore! You never bought me anything worth stealing! Could someone please help Ivan? My husband, the mayor, can't believe anyone from Vault could be the thief. But unless we find who stole the rod, Ivan can't return home to Kalay. I could help Ivan if I were just a little older. Ivan has great powers. Wouldn't you like to know what they are? No way! It's our secret! Don't say it if you don't mean it, 'cause Ivan can tell in an instant. Yes. I... I do possess strange powers. You have them, too, don't you? What? My power... It's called Psynergy? I had no idea! We have so much in common... I feel I can trust you with this. I am quite troubled—Master Hammet's rod was stolen. Would you please help me get my master's rod back? I see. I suppose it's a lot to ask of a total stranger... Would you really? Would you help me find the rod? I'm sorry. I shouldn't impose on your kindness. Thank you. With your help, I believe we can recover the rod. Your names are... Isaac and Garet. I am Ivan. Pleased to meet you. My ability to read people's minds frightens you, doesn't it? Am I really... Is my Mind Read so frightening? Ivan and Isaac clasped their hands together. Ahh! My mind... Stop reading my mind, Ivan!!! So, Isaac... Could you read Garet's mind? Just as I thought. What? You read my mind, too, Isaac? I guessed that I could help you read minds if we shared our Psynergy. Hey, that's not fair! Why do you get to read my mind? You're right... It's not fair to read one-way. Ivan and Garet clasped their hands together. Whoa! I did it! I read your mind, Isaac! Let's use Mind Read to find the thieves! Wait a second... Won't people know that we're using Mind Read? Oh, I see... You two can tell when I am using Psynergy? Isaac, both you and Garet are Adepts... Maybe that's why you can tell when I'm reading your minds. Ordinary people can't see anything. There's nothing to worry about. Don't worry... I will not read your minds again. Ivan joined your party! Let me read the minds of the townspeople to find the rod. Oh? You're going to help Ivan? Thank you. Please look after Ivan. Really? You're going to help Ivan in his search for the rod? I'm so relieved to hear that. You're helping Ivan? You don't look very reliable, but at least he won't be alone. Since you're helping Ivan, I'll tell you a secret... Ivan has the power to talk with animals! ...Isn't that neat? Hey! That tickles... Being tickled by a boy isn't so fun. Maybe they'll find our stolen family heirloom while they're looking. I miss that old urn. These guys look reliable, I guess. Ivan's pretty lucky! I wonder what sort of thing an animal would say. I wish I had that power! Master Hammet isn't the only one who had things stolen. We lost a lot of expensive goods. All our best weapons were stolen... I'm sorry I've only got these cheap weapons to sell right now. The thieves didn't hit our house during the eruption, but I'm still angry. Once we find those thieves, we're going to make them pay. I wonder if they left us alone because we don't carry any valuable armor? Did you just arrive in town today? Then I suppose you're not the thieves. Hmm... Something's fishy... You thieves... Hahh... We're sure to see a drop in business after this eruption. We will help you anytime, as long as you are pure of heart. The healer must be worried about... Oh, never mind. It's not your problem. If you can ease your anxieties like that, then go right ahead... I wonder if we'll ever see our stolen gold statue again... The guests upstairs weren't in their room during the eruption. We searched the room afterwards, but we couldn't find anything. Everyone thinks our guests are the thieves, but I think it's unfair to accuse them without any evidence. Sure, they look suspicious, but they've been quite polite. And they paid cash! Those three strangers sure have fooled the innkeeper and his wife. They're the type of people who think they can get away with anything. A fiery rock burnt a hole through the roof. Sheesh! It's always me who has to take care of these things! That kid Ivan... He creeps me out... He just came and grabbed my arm... I shook him off because he made me uncomfortable. We haven't done anything. You're a terrible person if you start accusing people for no good reason. It would be awful if our guests turned out to be the thieves! That volcano cost us a lot of business, and now this robbery! Those three are paying us a lot of money. I'll stick up for them if there's any trouble. The master and his wife are blinded by money. They'll be in trouble if they don't help search for the thieves. Fix the roof...? Why pay for a carpenter when I can just hammer it a bit myself? What do you want? It looks like that weird kid is with them! I can't stand him. Don't let him near me! They're acting suspicious. Something's not right... But you can't use Mind Read if they keep running away, can you? Isn't there any way I can catch them? There should be a way to read them, but how? Maybe the three of us can surround one of them. Don't worry! This is going to work! Isaac, you take the lead. Hey, they're back! Uh-oh! They're comin' for us one-on-one! Do whatever it takes... Just keep away from them, like before! There's nowhere to run! Uh-oh! I'm surrounded! Now, Ivan! A-All right! Wha-What is this? What is he doing?! He shut his eyes... What's he doin'? Are you done, Ivan? You creepy freaks... You'll never come near me again! Scram! Get outta here! Ow! Stop it! No! Leave me alone! What did you learn, Ivan? It's them, all right. I think they took a lot of other things, too. It looks like they're hiding it all somewhere in this inn... But they won't let me near them again. Then, I guess we have no other choice—we have to search the inn... It's a lot to cover, but we're the only ones who can do it, right? Please, Isaac... I beg you... It cannot be done...? Don't worry, Ivan. He's just saying no because he doesn't feel confident... But when it really comes down to it, he'll help. It's just the way he is. I trust your sense of duty! Well, if that's the case, then let's go, Ivan. We don't have time for that, Isaac! Leave it to us! Isaac always comes through! I trust your sense of duty! Well, it's decided. Let's go, Ivan. He should be fixing the roof now, but I can't find him anywhere... He's probably in back, slacking off again. That sneak... He's just wasting time instead of fixing the roof! Wow! Isaac's Psynergy can move things, huh? That's incredible... Uhnn... Uhnn... Ahh! Help me... Isaac cut him free from the ropes. I came into this loft while I was fixing the roof... But I found I couldn't get all the way to the back of the loft... So I was looking into it when WHAM! Someone whacked me in the head from behind! When I came to, I was all tied up. Strange... I don't remember all these crates being up here before! Maybe all that stolen stuff is in these crates... Looks like we've been found out! You're pretty persistent for one of Hammet's whelps, kid! Why are you working so hard for Hammet? What's it to you? Anyway, Hammet's already been caught by a worse bunch of thieves than us! I hear Hammet fled to Lunpa after the eruption. Did you say Lunpa!? A man with Master Hammet's money shouldn't go anywhere NEAR Lunpa! What kind of place is Lunpa? The town was named after its founder, Lunpa, the noble thief... That family of thieves remained noble even when his son, Donpa, took over. But Donpa's son, Dodonpa, is an evil thief. The man has no morals. I've heard he's truly vicious. See, we're not so bad. How about it? Will you let us go? Seriously? If we return all the stolen goods and repent, you'll let us go? You must be joking! We stole this stuff fair and square! We'll just have to keep you quiet! And there's only one way to do that! Get 'em!!! What? You mean, even if we return everything we stole and apologize, it's still a crime? These kids are nothing to worry about. Uhnn... Ohh... You'll stay here as our hostages! Keep your mouth shut if you want to help him! They won't go away, will they? They're back! We'll just have to punish them again! We'll make you sorry you were ever born! Get em!! They... They got us... Actually, for a second there, I thought we were goners... Wow! We won! I... I'll get the mayor! After all the trouble we went to, stealing all this stuff... Haven't you heard? Stealing from others is wrong! Sheesh! I told you... I told you we should have skipped town... Evil never prevails! If you'll give me Master Hammet's rod, I'll head to Lunpa now. What will you two be doing, Isaac? I suppose we have to go after Felix and the others... He's reading our minds again! Shouldn't we stop him? It's too late, Isaac. He's already done. If you say so, Isaac... I see... So that's what happened... These are the thieves, Mayor... What you did was horrid. Stealing? In the middle of a disaster!?! Hey, you're the ones who left all your doors open! You were practically begging us to—OUCH! Sorry... I couldn't help myself... What should we do with them? We're going to lock them up for a long, long time. Hey, wake up! Let's go—get up! Get up! Hey, can you help me tie them up? Hey, you! Isaac, right? I won't forget this! Take them away! Thank you for catching the thieves! You have our sincerest gratitude. Really, you were a big help! Let's take a look at what they stole. Found the mayor's precious urn. Mayor... Isn't that your family's urn? My precious urn has been returned. Found a gold statue. Hey, that belongs in the... They stole from our Sanctum? Those monsters! The town's treasures... They're back at last. Mayor, we found another chest over here, you see? Ivan, isn't this what you were looking for? Now, you can return to Master Hammet! That's right! I heard that Master Hammet was seen heading toward Lunpa! Oh no... Dodonpa wouldn't miss an opportunity like that... I'm certain that your master has been kidnapped. How can I rescue Master Hammet? No one can enter once the gates are closed. What will happen to Master Hammet? Calm down, Ivan. Master Hammet is probably still alive and unharmed. Dodonpa knows that he can use Hammet to extort a ransom from Kalay. We can't do much until Dodonpa makes his move, but at least we know Hammet's safe...for now. Your name is Isaac, right? And you are... It's Garet. Thank you both. You have my deepest gratitude. Well. Let's go then. Before you leave town, please come see me. I have something for you. What a mess... We finally get the rod back, and now this. I wish I could cheer you up... You look so depressed... I just want to rescue Master Hammet... That's all... But I couldn't ask you two to help me. You have a very... important mission, right? That's right. I saw it in your minds. I had no idea that the volcano's eruption held such a secret! Yes, we have to find Felix and his gang, or we'll all be in trouble. Then, I suppose this is good-bye, then. Isaac said he would help you, Ivan... No, you've already done so much for me. I couldn't impose on you any further. Ivan got the Shaman's Rod. I shall never forget this town's hospitality... I wish you all the best. Well, I guess we'd better get moving, too. Are you leaving? I'm still worried about the rod, so I'll just wait here until you two return. Welcome back, you two! Let's go find the rod! What? It's still a crime, even if we return everything... AND we're really, really sorry? Oh, wait, I don't want to take your Djinni. I'll just leave it with Isaac. Hurry back! Did you see something strange over there? I fought it, but it fled. When I returned, I saw it again... I wonder if it likes this place. Hmmm... It must be hiding somewhere again... It just whacked me in the head and then ran away... Next time I see it, I'll be the one doing the whacking. I knowits kind... It'll be back, sooner or later. You got it? Wow, that's pretty impressive! Keep your eyes peeled for others like it. So, you're hitting the road again? Well, you'll always be welcome here in Vault! Ha! You say that now, but you'll leave anyway, right? Smoke is still rising from Mt. Aleph... I think it might erupt again. Master Hammet, the wealthy merchant... I hear he never reached Kalay. It's great that you caught those thieves! Are you talking about Hammet's servant, Ivan? He went out to Lunpa. I see, Ivan... I guess it was impossible to rescue Master Hammet. The eruption devastated roads throughout Angara... When the southern bridge is repaired, you can head toward Kalay... Ivan didn't go to Lunpa all alone, did he? Heh heh... I shouldn't have worried about Ivan... When did he join up with you, Isaac? Everyone is very grateful that you captured the thieves! Those men you captured... They're in jail now? It's been a long time since we had to use our prison. They're just upset, saying all kinds of nasty things. It's sad, really... Maybe you should go see them. Are you the ones who captured the thieves? I just wish more young people had your sense of honor. So brave, and yet so humble! I wish all young people would learn from your humility. Ruff! Rrruff!! You've made our town peaceful at last... I wish you could stay here forever. Now Mt. Aleph has calmed down a little, I'm going to climb up into the crater! Of all the places... Why would Master Hammet go to a town like Lunpa? I can't understand how rich people think... How should we punish our prisoners? Public humiliation? Or perhaps a beating! Nobody gets into Lunpa except for thieves and their victims. You should just give up on rescuing Hammet. With the road out, the only way out is through the cave in Goma Range. Where did Ivan go all by himself? I'm so worried... But when did they join Ivan? You must be stronger than you look to have captured those thieves. I feel much better now that those thieves are behind bars! There is always a fight when capturing thieves. I don't really care for danger like that... If you bring me a bone, I'll tell you something useful. Awwww!! Ruff ruff ruff!!! How did you know I wanted one of these? I can sleep well, now that the thieves have been locked up. I kept worrying that they would take my gem. Thank goodness those thieves were captured before they stole our gem. Everybody's after my rock! They want it for themselves! I can't let my guard down for a second! What if that rock is worthless? Maybe that's why they didn't steal it. Did those thieves come from Lunpa? The town's master is Dodonpa, the grandson of Lunpa himself! He's an awful man, and capturing his thieves can only mean trouble. The Lunpans were noble thieves under the rule of Lunpa's son, Donpa. It's all Dodonpa's fault that they turned bad! My father is so worried about those prisoners from Lunpa. You'll protect us if Dodonpa and his men come to attack us, right? The reason Lunpa turned bad is because Donpa spoiled his son, Dodonpa. Father looks so sad, worrying like that. The thieves hid the stolen treasure in the hotel's loft... and they hid other stolen goods in the cemetery. Just as I thought, nothing was stolen from our house. I guess nothing in our house was valuable enough to steal. I have mixed feelings about that... I wish I had something worth stealing! You were such a great help, Isaac. Allow us to show you our gratitude, like we promised. Received [item]. Oh no, Isaac and his friends have too many items! Please come back when you organize your things. Are you heading out beyond Goma Range, by any chance? Look for a cave in the mountains of the Goma Range, northeast of us. Once you've passed it, you'll reach Bilibin. Hmm... There's no other way to get out of here right now. You're the person who got our urn back, aren't you? Thank you so much. I heard you defeated those thieves! I suppose you really can't judge people by their looks... Really? My father said you were the ones who captured the thieves... Ivan learned a lot by talking with animals... The cave in the Goma Range is a dangerous place, but you'll be okay. I'm so relieved now that we have our family urn back, safe and sound. When I grow up, I want to be just as strong as you! ...I wish I had wings like a bird... I want to be free... to fly to the furthest reaches of the sky. We found our stolen weapons in the cemetery, but they were all rusted. We have to sharpen them before we can sell them to anyone. My weapons were found in the cemetery. Hey, what's that supposed to mean? Is someone trying to tell us our weapons are too old? If you're gonna head into the cave in Goma Range, you should be prepared. It must be snowing up in Imil, north of the Goma Range. With the bridge out, it will be quite a while 'til we can go to Kalay again. Why are these people so anxious to leave? It was the hand of fate that returned the gold statue to our Sanctum. When you stray from your worldly path, fate will guide you on your course. Go on... if that eases the anxiety in your mind... This child has awakened to our teachings! Guide him well. I'm shocked! Those guests of ours turned out to be thieves!? They hid all those stolen goods in our loft? Well, at least we nabbed the thieves and the town's peaceful again. I have a lot of leftover bones from dinner. Here, do you want some? Really? Take as many as you want. Well, I don't blame you. A growing boy can't live on bones alone. Thank you for the other day. Are you leaving town already? I'll be praying for your safety. Who could have known they were thieves? Well, at least we got some business. That's not too bad, right? Of course, I always suspected they were up to no good. Gee... I always get so hungry when I'm cooking... It wouldn't kill me to taste just a little bit, would it? Sniff... Ah... The smell of cooking meat... No one will notice if I take a little bite! Wow, you have so many things. Aren't you a greedy lad! What? You want more bones? Go ahead... Take as many as you want. I don't blame you. Only a dog would be happy eating nothing but bones. If only we had escaped to the cave northeast of Goma Range. Blast! I knew we should have skipped town sooner. Shut yer yaps! They got us this time, but next time... Oh, they'll pay for this! Sigh... Will I ever run free again? I wonder if this is because we stole Hammet's Shaman's Rod. I'll be out of this jail before you know it. You'll see! It's no use. Our Psynergy isn't strong enough to free that stump. You want to move the stump, right? It looks like it's trapped in the ivy. Isn't there anything we can do? I know! I have a great idea. Leave it to me! All right, Ivan! I did it! ...Thanks for the help. But why are you here, Ivan? I couldn't get into Lunpa... Don't get me wrong! I didn't come here to ask for your help. Your quest has been on my mind ever since I left Vault. Remember? I read everything that happened in your minds. I couldn't just leave, not with all these terrible things happening. If I can't rescue Master Hammet, then I want to help you... Please, allow me to join your quest. Are you trying to get to Bilibin through this cave? Then let's go! Mother, look!! A boulder blocking the road!! You moved that boulder! We can go now, Mother, can't we? How did you get locked up in here? We came here to escape the eruption of Mt. Aleph. When we got here, that boulder fell in a landslide, and we couldn't go any further. Then some strange men blocked the other end with a barricade. How did you move the boulder without touching it? I hope we don't get trapped by another boulder! Tell me the truth, now. Did Alchemy caused that eruption on Mt. Aleph? A careful search will reveal a passage leading underground nearby. You might just find some treasure inside! Bilibin lies to the east. Far to the north, you'll find Imil.