Mike's RPG Center - Arcana

Walkthrough

You begin the game in Galia already in possession of the first spirit, Sylph. When you attempt to leave the village, you are greeted by Ariel. He will ask you to go to the Temple of Balnia and will send his apprentice Teefa along with you.
Before heading to the temple, enter the weapon shop to equip your party. Also, go to the Inn to save your game.
When you leave the town through the gates, you'll automatically travel to Balnia Temple.
At the north end of the first floor you will fight your first boss, the Stone Guardian. Once he is defeated, continue to the stairs to the second floor.
Near the north end of this level you will find another boss, the Iron Guardian who is a little more difficult than the previous one.
Continue on until you reach a door and enter.
Inside the sanctuary, you'll meet Axs and a sorcerer guarding a sword. A surprising scene of betrayal will now play out that will leave you near death.

You will wake up in Doraf with Axs and Princess Salah. Salah will join you in your search for Reinoll. Visit the Seer to heal Sylph and then purchase new equipment before heading for the Forest of Doubt.
Near the end of Draven Pass, you will come across a man fighting some enemies. He will decline your help and carry on. Continue into the Forest.
About halfway through the forest you will be attacked by the Cyclops. Once you have defeated him, Darwin will appear and join your party. Continue through the forest to enter the Crimson Valley.
At the southeast corner of the Crimson Valley you'll face the Efrite. He is one of the elemental spirits and will join you after you have defeated him (Use the Call command to switch between Efrite and Sylph).
After the battle, Darwin will leave you. Continue back into the Forest without him.
At the east end of the Forest, you will find the home of Reinoll, who will tell you how to defeat Rimsala. Ariel will show up to kidnap Salah and leave you to fight his apprentice, Zerel. The chapter will end with his defeat.

This chapter begins in Axs' house in Doraf. It appears he has left for the Ice Mines. You'll be able to purchace new equipment in town now.
When you leave town you will head for the Ice Mine. It can be a little confusing to find your way, so refer to my maps to find your way.
On your way through the mine, you will come across Axs. Once you cast Unpetrify on him, he will join your party. You may need to return to town to equip him.
Continue through the maze and eventually you will come face-to-face with the Hydra. After the battle, Axs will give you the Water spirit, Marid.
Coninue on to find Salah being held captive by Ariel. Axs will leave you to aid her, and you will be left to fight Ariel's second apprentice, Sauza, without him. Unfortunately, Ariel escapes again.

You begin this chapter in Icorina's house in the Elf Village, with whom you have left Salah to recover. Purchace new equipment for yourself and Axs in town and then leave for Stavery Tower.
Near the end of the first floor, you will encounter Darah. Once you have defeated him, you will gain the Earth Spirit, Dao.
On the second level you will come across a door that you can't open. Return to Icorina's house in the Elf Village and Salah will join your again. When you reach the locked door again, Salah will open it for you.
On the fourth floor, you will lose the Earth Spirit and have to fight Darah again as well as Barah. You will regain the Earth Spirit after the battle.
On the seventh floor, you will finally face Ariel alone. Once you have defeated him, Galneon will appear to finish him off and warn you away. You will continue on alone.
About midway through the eighth floor, you will be joined again by Darwin.
On the eleventh floor, you will meet Galneon again with Teefa, who will attack you. Once you have defeated her, Galneon's spell over her will be broken and Darwin will leave your party to be with her.
You will catch up with the Galneon at the top of the tower on the 12th floor. Axs and Salah will appear again. Axs will tell you to retreat with Salah and will go after Galneon himself.

The village outside Bintel Castle is where you start this chapter with Darwin and Teefa. Buy new equipment and then enter the castle.
In the northeast part of the castle you come across Ariel's final apprentice, Karul. You will receive the Crystal Sword after you have defeated him.
At the back of the castle is some stairs that lead down to the tunnel to Stavery Tower. Along the way, you'll be attacked by Galneon who you'll have to defeat twice. You receive the Enchanted Jewel after the first battle, and the Spirit Sword after the second.
Continue on to reenter the Stavery Tower. This part of the tower is a lot smaller than the part from the previous chapter.
On the 10th floor, you will be attacked by two guardians, but Axs and Salah will appear to attack them instead, allowing you to continue on. Similarly, Darwin and Teefa will leave you on the 11th floor to fight Tiamat.
On the top of the tower you will face Rimsala, the Empress of Evil, though she hasn't completely gained her full strength yet. After you have caused enough damage, you will try closing the gates from which she came but will fail. She will gain her full strength, but a hero from the past will revive you and combine the three treasures into the Giant Sword. Once you have defeated her, you will finally be able to seal the gates, restoring peace to the world.