A New Companion

Learn how to recruit the mysterious Ringabel to your party in Bravely Default. Discover his unique journal and how it can help you on your quest.

After you've gotten a handle on the basics of magic, your next immediate goal is to head back to the palace and report your findings to the king. He'll commend Tiz and Agnes for their efforts against the Eternians, but unfortunately, the conflict isn't over. The remaining Eternian forces have retreated to their stronghold at Lontano Villa. The king will advise you to rest up at the inn while the bridge to the villa, which is currently in disrepair, gets fixed.

During the night, Agnes will wake Tiz to inform him about trouble in town. You'll discover that Eternian forces have set a house on fire and are threatening the citizens to hand over Agnes. However, internal conflict among the Eternians leads to their withdrawal. The next day, Owen informs Tiz and Agnes that the fire-starters are at Centro Keep, north of Caldisla. Agnes, ever eager to confront the enemy, wants to march there immediately. Just then, a mysterious man appears – he has lost all his memories but carries a journal that seems to predict the future. Intrigued by an entry in his journal, he asks to join Tiz and Agnes on their journey to the keep. Agnes is hesitant, but Tiz agrees, recognizing the need for any extra help. Thus, the man, who goes by the name Ringabel, joins your growing party.

With Ringabel now part of your team, your battle options expand further. A good recommendation is to switch Ringabel to the Monk job so Tiz can continue learning Freelancer abilities. However, the choice is entirely yours. Remember to check and update your equipment after changing jobs, as certain jobs, like Monk, might perform better unarmed initially. It's also a good idea to purchase better gear for Ringabel before you set off for Centro Keep.