Part 10: Entirely New Map Areas! No Repeats Here!

(Luin) Alright Kiefer! Let's set up the camp first, like always! Grandpa and the others should be here soon.
(Kiefer) Alright, then. You guys - set up the Caravan!
What will you do, Kiefer?
Lead! From the wagon. While sitting.

(Gyavan) This is the region of Moonbrook. First, search the areas where people live. It'd be best if we hear what they have to say.
Why do you keep telling us to go and find other people to talk to?
Better question - why do you keep talking to me?
You're the one who keeps starting these conversations!
Just go away.

Knowledgable Caravaneer: About a Warrior who once saved the world... This is the land where a great Warrior woman was born. A Warrior woman... That's great! If I'd want to meet anyone here, it'd be her!
On that note...
(Jula) As a Fencer, I attack with my blade. I can attack twice each time! That might be better than a single blow by a Warrior. If you encounter many weak enemies, you'll find me quite useful.
(Gordon) A Knight's duty is to defend others. That's where our shield comes into play. When you encounter enemies with strong attacks, bring me out!
You're covered in plate mail armor and yet your wife is twice your weight... why is that?
Don't say such rude things! Weight isn't the only thing that matters! Jula is actually a lot stronger than I am! Wahahaha!
(Leela) Should I foresee what you seek?
Please!
Fine. I'll tell you your fortune. Wait... Ahhh... There, it came to me. This is the key to what you seek. An enticing woman in a crumbling castle... Beauty charmed by beauty...
Interesting... Let's roll! Oh, hey, a pond!

Oh, hello!
The Spirit of the Pond: I am the Spirit of the Pond. Will you throw something into my pond? Whatever you throw in will be changed into something even better.
Here, then. Have this Love Water.
The Spirit of the Pond: Well then, I'll return Magic Water in return for Love Water. So long!

Something about this area seems really familiar...
(Foz) There's nothing like this on my world. I think.
Must be just deja vu. Or racial memory.

(Ann) Nocto Kings are big, angry bats. They get Wind Beast, along with Sweet Breath and Mist (which ends spell effects on everyone).

Berserkers are hard hitting melee monsters - lots of attack, not much defense or HP. Bullbirds are heavy and high-hp, and drop huge amount of rations (and occasional steaks).

Goopis aren't terribly difficult in this iteration - they can't call for help, and their skills aren't very good.

The Wandering Gambler: If you're bored, maybe you're up for a poker challenge? It's ten coins to start. You can trade coins for items. I have various curative items. If you get 2001 coins, I'll give you a Gold Pass! That comes to 100 gold. How about it?
I'm your huckleberry.

The Wandering Gambler: Will you take the Double Up challenge? If you win, you'll get 20 coins.
I win!
The Wandering Gambler: Care to go double or nothing?
Well, okay. Long story short...

The Wandering Gambler: How did you do that?
Now fold! He's getting suspicious!
I'll stop now, I think.
The Wandering Gambler: Tch, you've got some coins left, huh? Oh well, I'll give you something! Look, you get a Gold Pass. Take it! Next time, I'd better find a sucker who's guaranteed to lose...
The Gold Pass lowers prices at stores. It's really useful if you can get one.

(Clast) Venau's an Opabi right now - they get LushLicks, SoakMagic, and SweetBreath, but also have pretty good stats. The WildApe is similar to the Berserker we saw earlier - hits hard, hits fast, dies easily.

Now let's bother everyone!

Will I ever be able to see Randol and Vandal again?
Huh? Is this girl related to Randol?
Well, duh! Look at her!
Oh... Do you know my brothers, by ant chance?
Randol and Vandal? Yeah. We've got 'em in a wagon just outside of town.
(Randol) I sensed my sister Ronmil would be here!
(Ronmil) Huh? Oh, it's really you, Randol! I've missed you so much...
I missed you too, Ronmil! I've been looking for you! (They hug).
What about Vandal?
We'll talk about him later. We're on an important journey right now! This is Luin, and that's Kiefer... This is my sister, Ronmil! Ronmil can come with us too, right?
Sure, what the hell, why not?
Umm, I'm not sure where we're going, but I'll be happy to go!

Bard-Struck Young Woman: His voice is so clear and beautiful. Oh, I wish he'd be mine.
Probably Unimportant Bard: I'm a traveling Bard, searching for inspiration for my songs. Something about the undying love between a man and a woman! I want to write a song with that theme in mind. That's the reason I cam to this country. First, I'll head south along the shore east of the town... I'm thinking of going to the Tower of the Wind.

Wagon-Loving Man: Hmm, hmm. I see all of you are on a journey. And you're riding a wagon as you go. Well then, I'll celebrate our meeting by remodeling one of your wagons. By doing that, you'll be able to hold a little more weight. If you can hold more weight, the journey will be a bit easier. How about it?
Alright, I'll give it a try. See what you can do with the Eagle Wagon!
Wagon-Loving Man: Alright then, let me remodel it! Urrryaaah! Twah! Whew! There. Eagle's weight capacity increased by 2! I wish you well. I'll remodel some more if we meet again!
Wait... how did you do that from in here? And where did you go? Weird.
as we forgive those who...
Hi there, praying fisherman!
Huh? Don't interrupt my prayer at the important part! God, please protect me as I set off on this fishing expedition over the world. I pray for a safe voyage and a plentiful catch! Ha ha! That's about it! Oh, and a way to finance the trip... Wait! Who are you? Travelers? Is that wagon outside yours?
It is!
Oh, just as I thought. I have a little request. Could you let me ride with you in your wagon? I'm a Fisher. All I want to do is fish. No questions asked. If you need any fish, too, ask and you shall receive. Doesn't that sound good?
Sure! Feel free to come along.
(Renda) Oh! God has heard me and answered my prayer! I'm Renda. Let me ride with you on the wagon, please!
Now! On to that ruined castle!

Morose Ghost: Nobody can defy it. The flow of time cannot be stopped.
Historic Ghost: Loto's lineage has not vanished. It merely sleeps. Don't forget this. Lineage alone is not the only proof of Loto's mark on the world.
Guardian Ghost: The Master of the Illusions spoke to us. She told us to defend this land... But there's something that troubles me. Darkness has suddenly covered the land. Darkness gnaws at the human spirit, but do not be afraid...

What... What should we do, Kiefer?
Wait. Aren't ghosts supposed to be hideous? You got me, a real beauty, instead! Mmm, you boys are so cute, so I'll forgive you. But don't say it again. That'd be cruel!
We apologize, my beautiful lady!
(Kushalami) Oh my! It's okay! I'm Kushalami, the Illusion! I know aaall about you!
Have you been getting your information from Alissa?
(Alissa) Maaaaaaaaaaybe!
You want the Orbs of Loto, right? I'll give you one!
Wait, so you're one of the Illusions? You're not going to give us the Orb for free, are you?
Keep quiet, Luin! You'll ruin this for everyone!
Exactly! What a perceptive boy! Listen to my request, okaaay? Right, you know how beautiful I am... And it's only fitting that I enjoy beautiful things.
I think I know where this is going. All of you can rest assured that I'm willing to take this one for the team.
Which brings me to this. Bring me beautiful things. Three should do nicely. You know what you need to do. Go out and find them!
Wait, I think I know this one... Your eyes, your nose, and your beautiful smile!
That's right! Me, the young maiden! There's a gem and a handsome man... But there's one left... Right. I'll leave that to you, boys! The Master of the Illusions is such a bother. What is she up to all of the sudden?
Huh?
Oh, it's nothing! Just talking to myself.

Hearts: Mad Gopher, Dradon, Flower Beat x 2, MadPlant, BabyPanther x 2, Demonite x 2, Gargoyle, Reefer

New Hearts: BullBird, WildApe, Nocto King x 2, Tonguella,

Tinymedal count: 18

MORE VOTING!
Slalon weighs 3, because he's metal.
Venasu weighs 3, and he's necessary as well.
Carol weighs 4, but is a crazy awesome Gulp Beast.

One of the Wagons (Eagle Wagon) has a maximum weight of 12, but the other two still have 10. Any monster can be put on that wagon, though.


Attack:
Alex: Hits things with an axe. Weight 4.
Clast: Also a Warrior, like Alex. But only weighs half of what Alex does. Weight 2.
Alissa: She's a mage, so she can set things on fire. Weight 2.
Ann: Fighter. Strikes like a warrior, but isn't quite as damaging. On the other hand, sometimes *instantly kills* her target. Weight 3.
Jula: Fencers don't do as much damage per attack as the other classes, but does attack twice. Better against enemies without a lot of defense.Weight 4.


Battle Support:
Deckson: Heals monsters. Weight 3.
Ripple: She dances! It's quite pretty. It can distract enemy monsters for a round. Weight 1.
Prince Ixas: A Medic. They can treat status effects. Weight 1
Gordon: Gordon has the Knight's Shield, which improves the party's defense when used. Weight 2



Out-Of-Battle Support:
Randol: In combat, improves Speed. Out of combat, he allows us to look at the world map. Fairly useful. Weight 1.
Vandal: Randol's brother. Does the same things as Randol, but if they're put together, they're much more powerful. Weight 1.
Kachua: Travelling merchant. In battle, merchants get money from somewhere, vastly increasing our income. In dungeons, she will also show chests on the map (if we have a map). Weight 2.
Raider: Merchant, like Kachua. Heavier, but same effect. Weight 3.
Nana: Nana the Fisher can fish out of battle, giving us food if we're near a body of water, and uses bait to distract monsters for a turn when fighting. Weight 2.
Leela: Out of combat, she reveals the presence of orbs, which isn't terribly useful... yet. In battle, she reveals a monster's HP, which also isn't that good. On the third hand, if she's in the caravan at all (not necessarily on a wagon), she can give some clues on what to do. Weight 1.

New Members:
Ronmil: Just like Ranol or Vandal - Weight 1.
Renda: Another lightweight fisherman like Nana. Weight 1




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