Centro Keep

1F

After the short dialogue, go to the cell to the right and pull down the lever on the wall. The gate to the north of the cell will open Take the stairs to reach the 2nd floor.

2F

Head to the south and pull to the lever to the southeast to open yet another gate. Don’t forget to get the Silver Glasses from chest nearby. Take the stairs to the north to reach the next floor.

3F

Head to the right and open the chest to obtain a Phoenix Down. Take the middle path then head to the right. The lever is located in the middle. Pull it then get an Echo Herb from the chest north of the lever. There’s a hidden passage in the southeast corner of the floor. Head south then west until you get a prompt to “Inspect“. You’ll get an Iron Knuckles from that chest.

Go through the gate to the southwest. Pull the lever to the southwest corner then get a Wakeup Bell from the chest nearby. Head north then go downstairs.

2F

Find the lever in the middle-south and pull it down. Open the two chests nearby containing a Potion and a

. Head to the northwest and talk to the Adventurer to save your game. Upgrade your equipment if you can afford it and heal up as necessary. When ready, go downstairs

1F

Head south to fight the Eternian Black Mage.

Black Mage Ominas Crowe

HP: 1800, Weakness: None, FAM: Human

You should have a Monk and White Mage in your party. The white mage should have Cure learned and your monk should have a good weapon equipped as he/she will be your main attacker. The Mage Masher dagger you acquired earlier is a good weapon to use here since it has the chance to inflict Silence. If your level is high enough at this point, you shouldn’t worry about Crowe’s multi-target black magic since you can heal it off with Cure. This boss can also inflict Silence and Sleep. If your white mage has the LV5 Freelancer skill Mislead, you can use this to avoid getting targeted by the boss. Otherwise, you have to resort in using Wakeup Bells or Echo Herbs to wake up your allies or cure their silence. Take note that you don't need to cure the silence of your party members who will be attacking without using any skills.

After the battle, you’ll obtain the Black Mage Asterisk. After the scene, Edea will join the party. New party chats will become available, depending on the progress of Norende's restoration. (Talk of Titles, Norende’s New Beginning, Norende’s Draw, Operation: Norende Rises, Norende’s Population) Leave the keep for another scene.

World Map

After the scene, you can view another set of party chats depending on how much Norende is restored. (Delegating Work in Norende, A Gift from Norende, Norende’s Special Moves, Norende’s Special Moves Parts, Norende Nears Completion) Head back to the castle afterward.

Caldisla

Once you’re back in the city, head to the castle immediately. After the scene, a party chat will be available (Edea’s Misunderstanding) Leave the castle for another scene. Edea will be the only one in the party for now. Head to the graveyard to the west to continue to the story. Watch the following scenes and you’ll spend in the night in the inn. The party will regroup and you’re off to Lontano Villa. Before leaving, change one of your character's job to a Black Mage and purchase some black magic scrolls, especially Thunder. Leave the city afterward.

Centro Keep

As soon as you’re in the world map, you’ll get a brief tutorial about Special Moves. You’ll be thrown in a mock battle for you to get a chance to practice using a special move. You can also rename a Special Move, dialogue and effect in the "Special“ menu. As you rebuild Norende, you’ll have access to more special moves and "Parts“ which can provide additional effects to your moves.

After the tutorial, a party chat will be available (A Father’s Care). Head to Centro Keep and examine the door to the north. Edea will open it and allow your party to go through. After the dialogue, a party chat will be available. (But You're a Traitor) Exit to the world map. You'll find the villa in the mountains to the north. It's very obvious so you won't miss it.