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3. WALKTHROUGH - CHAPTER 1 - THE GIRL AND THE FIREFLY [300]
Child of Light

3. WALKTHROUGH - CHAPTER 1 - THE GIRL AND THE FIREFLY [300]

Guide Aurora's first steps in Child of Light Chapter 1, from waking up to obtaining the Sword of Mathildis and facing your first battle.

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Guide Aurora's first steps in Child of Light Chapter 1, from waking up to obtaining the Sword of Mathildis and facing your first battle.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin by observing the introductory video and taking control of Aurora as she awakens in a dreamlike land, believing it to be a dream.
  2. 2
    Familiarize yourself with Aurora's stats by accessing the MENU and selecting PARTY to view her STAT SHEET. Note her starting HIT POINT (HP) and MAGIC POINT (MP) counters, and that she is LEVEL 1 with low stats like 14hp and 6mp.
  3. 3
    Explore the SKILL screen to understand Aurora's growth potential and her starting abilities: DEFEND and SLASH.
  4. 4
    Note other menu options like OCULI for customization, an empty INVENTORY, and a 'CONFESSIONS' page. The MAP OF LEMURIA is whited out but confirms your location.
  5. 5
    Follow the in-game directions, starting by interacting with objects like the signpost indicating to go 'right to the OLD MONASTERY'.
  6. 6
    Push a block to jump over a ledge and proceed right. When you encounter a wolf, turn around and go left to find a branching path.
  7. 7
    Hop into a tree and follow the path to the right until music and text appear, indicating an AUTOSAVE and an upcoming event.
  8. 8
    Meet the blue flame, IGNICULUS (abbreviated as FF in this guide), who has been looking for you and will take you to a SEER. Your new objective is to reach this Seer.
  9. 9
    Learn about Igniculus's abilities: he can move independently on the same screen, ILLUMINATE areas, HEAL Aurora, and SLOW enemies in battle. He is not a party member but a helper.
  10. 10
    Discover WISHES, which can replenish HP and MP during and between battles.
  11. 11
    Return to the path and travel right. Before the first wish plant, fall into a pit and go left to find a CHEST containing a HEALING TONIC. It is safe to fall in this game, so explore thoroughly.
  12. 12
    Get back on the path and continue right until you reach an orange tree with a large door marked with symbols.
  13. 13
    Interact with the door to receive dialogue explaining that you must use FF's glow to project symbols onto the correct spots on the door to open it.
  14. 14
    Inside the tree, a statue and a voice will grant you the SWORD OF MAHTHILDIS, initiating your first battle.
  15. 15
    In battle, observe the TIMELINE. When your TURN arrives, combat pauses, allowing you to choose actions like ACTING, DEFENDING, or USING ITEMS. You can also move FF to SLOW enemies or HEAL yourself, using his blue POWER METER.
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    Defeat the enemy using your slash attack, which should take two hits. Focus on one enemy at a time in multi-foe battles and use strong spells early to reduce enemy numbers.
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    After the battle, you will receive 50 EXPERIENCE POINTS, which is close to leveling up. Head right to find more enemies.
Tips
  • Aurora starts at LEVEL 1 with 14 HP and 6 MP.
  • Igniculus (FF) can be used to HEAL Aurora or SLOW enemies in battle.
  • Falling into pits will not result in death; use this to explore for items like the HEALING TONIC.
  • The door in the orange tree requires using Igniculus's glow to project symbols.
  • In your first battle, use the SLASH attack twice to defeat the enemy.

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