Bale

Bale
Services	Save Point: Yes Rest: Hotel, Clinic Shops: Weapon, Item
Collectibles	Goods: Yes Stardust: 6 Treasure Chests: Yes
Combat	Minor Mobs: None Bosses: None

Bale is the capital of Basil, located at the northern tip of Serdio. The buildings are mostly brick and clay, very reminiscent of European renaissance styles. The streets are bustling with people, and every type of shop service can be found. Indels Castle is located in the western part of the city, its elegant spires rising from the waterways below. Ruling over the capital and the kingdom is King Albert.

Story

The party make their way through the city to Indels Castle and meet with King Albert and Minister Noish. At the castle throne room, Albert is pleased Lavitz has returned safely as Noish teases Albert about his worrying. Lavitz reports on his time at Hellena Prison and introduces Dart and Shana. He credits Dart with helping him escape, which Albert is grateful for and offers any favor in return. Dart requests to have Shana stay at the castle to be protected from Sandora. Shana protests against this request, saying she wants to continue journeying with Dart. Albert informs Dart he cannot fulfill the request as not even the castle is safe from Sandora due to their use of a Dragon in battle. Dart warns Shana their journey may become more dangerous, but Shana is content to stay with him, which Albert also points out. With that settled, Dart asks Minister Noish for any information about the Black Monster. Noish notes that any records about the Black Monster were all burned, so little is known about him besides that he seeks to "devour the god" and that he first appeared 11,000 years ago. The Black Monster's appearance coincides with the end of the Dragon Campaign. Not having any further information about the Black Monster, Noish decides to tell Dart about the Dragon Campaign in which a figure named Emperor Diaz used seven dragons to liberate humans from their subjugation by the Winglies. After the story, King Albert is called to a war meeting. Before heading off with Lavitz, he encourages Dart and Shana to see the view outside on the castle balcony, and to think on what they will do next.

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Out on the balcony, Dart and Shana wonder if the people in Seles are safe. Lavitz returns from the war meeting and tells them Seles is safe but will need to time to rebuild. However, Sandora is planning to use their dragon to attack the fort town of Hoax, which is Basil's last line of defence. Lavitz tells them he must go help defend the fort. Dart is outraged a dragon would be used in battle. After musing over his selfish pursuit of the Black Monster and almost having his home destroyed by another monster, Dart decides he will help Lavitz defend Hoax and finish the war before looking for the Black Monster. Shana comments on Dart's stubbornness before stating she will also help. Lavitz is touched by Dart and Shana's willingness to help and suggests they all go shopping to prepare and to visit his mother before leaving for Hoax.

The party head back in the city to Slambert Plaza, where they visit the Slambert residence. Lavitz is welcomed by his mother, who was worried by his extended absence. Lavitz gives an explanation omitting his detention at Hellena Prison. Dart tries to bring it up, but Shana and Lavitz stop him, not wanting to worry Lavitz' mother, who is joyful her son returned regardless of what happened. Lavitz' mother is then overjoyed when she notices Lavitz brought a woman with him. Lavitz' mother assumes, to her son's dismay, that Shana is his fiance. Dart may either disapprove or encourage this idea, but either way Lavitz escapes the situation by saying Shana is Dart's girlfriend. Shana willingly goes along with Lavitz' explanation, while Dart does so reluctantly. Lavitz' mother apologizes for the misunderstanding and asks Lavitz to find a wife. Lavitz informs his mother he has duties at and cannot stay the night, but his mother has the party stay for lunch. Shana offers to help cook, which Lavitz' mother turns down at first but then decides to accept.

Dart and Lavitz wait in the living room, deciding what to do until lunch. Dart makes a few suggestions not to Lavitz' liking, but they ultimately settle for having a tour of the house. Lavitz tells Dart a little about each room they enter until they arrive at the house library. Lavitz invites Dart up to the roof to see his "treasure". On the roof they see a good view of Indels Caslte, and Lavitz describes his childhood dream of being a knight who defends his country like his father did. Lavitz tells Dart he would sacrifice his body to protect Basil and that Dart feels the same way about Shana. He reminds Dart that only Dart can protect Shana when the country is at war. The two are called to lunch from the kitchen, and Lavitz says the "princess" is waiting. Before heading down, Dart comments to himself that Shana is more like a younger sibling than a princess.

After lunch, Lavitz compliments his mother for the meal then notes to the party they have to prepare for Hoax. If the part decides to tell Lavitz' mother they are ready to leave, she suggest they stay for the night, asks if they have everything, and offers Lavitz his favorite jerky. Lavitz turns down the jerky and says everything is ready, but then remembers to give his mother a hug for luck. Lavitz takes his mother's suggestion to stay the night, and Dart and Shana leave for bed. Lavitz decides to take the jerky, which his mom is thrilled he has accepted.

Once the party is ready to go, they exit out of Bale but bump into Martel, who was in a rush. There is a slight argument between Dart and Martel. Shana loudly defends Dart, which causes Martel's baby to start crying. Martel asks Shana to be quieter, and Shana apologizes. Martel attempts to soothe her baby as she rushes off into Bale. The party is confused as to what happened but continue on to Hoax.

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Services

Shops

Items

Equipment

Collectibles

Goods

Main article: Goods

Name	Acquisition	Required or Optional
Lavitz's Picture	From the first area, enter the first house on the left and talk to the painter.	Optional; You will only get this if you talk to the painter before entering the Hero Competition in Lohan.
Good Spirits	From the first area, enter the door just above the fountain. Talk to the barkeep on the left side and buy the spirits for 100g.	Optional; Disappears after you give it to Dran.

Stardust

Main article: Stardust

Location	Image
Slambert Plaza: The well outside of Lavitz' house	Image
Weapon Shop: Bucket of spears in the foreground	Image
Indels Castle: Inside the forge on the first floor	Image
Indels Castle: Top left room on the third floor	Image
In Town: Exit the boat when given the option near a door. Search the wine barrels at the northern end of the room	Image
Lavitz' House: Inside the kitchen cupboard	Image

Treasure Chests

Main article: Treasure Chests

There are 9 treasure chests in this area.

Contents	Acquisition	Image
50g	Inside artist's room, the first house in Bale.
Sparkle Arrow	On the ground floor of the castle, left side.
50g	On the second floor of the castle, left side.
100g	On the third floor of the castle, in a room to the right.
Active Ring	On the third floor of the castle follow the path in the lower left hand corner and climb down the ladder.
20g	In the room next to the kitchen in Lavitz's house.
Healing Breeze	Go to the roof of Lavitz's house and then to the barn on the right. Must enter inputs to cross the beam.
20g	There is a path under the fountain when you first enter Bale. Accessible after bribing Dran with Good Spirits. Will be in the third area of this path.
20g	Will be up the ladder at the end of the Dran path. Must take the set of ladder down from the top left of the castle’s second floor and turn the wheel to access it.

Trivia

1. A merchant comments that it is impossible to travel to or trade with the City of Lohan because Marsa Road is closed.
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