Venture to the northeastern shores of Erdrea to discover Zwaardsrust, a coastal town offering respite and crucial early-game resources. Here, you'll find the inn, a vital hub for rest and recovery, and encounter key NPCs for side quests and crafting. Be prepared for potential sea encounters as you navigate the waters to reach this location.

Zwaardsrust Exploration

Upon arriving in Zwaardsrust, your first objective is to head to the inn. Inside, you'll find a green Tockle, which is essential for learning one of the 25 Pastwords. interact with him to add this to your collection. After speaking with the Tockle, ascend the inn's stairs. On the second floor, look for a bookcase containing valuable steel recipes for crafting. Exit the room and carefully navigate along the railing; a hidden Mini Medal awaits you by walking through the space where the door was.

After securing the Mini Medal, jump to the nearby windmill and collect the blue sparkle. This sparkle is a crucial crafting material. Once you've gathered these items, depart the inn and travel west into the Dundrasil Region. Here, you can find a Horknight to ride, which can be useful for traversing the area. Along the southern edge of the first lake, a Necklace of Immunity can be found, a valuable accessory for upcoming boss fights. Continue southwest at the fork in the road. Just south of the campsite, explore the ruins to find another blue Tockle, which will reveal another Pastword. Behind this Tockle, you'll discover the Rod of Rapidity, an excellent weapon for Veronica.