Lost Comrades

From your entry point in Magna Valley, head east to find Akash near a chest containing the Astral Lance.

Continue north, being cautious of a Spritnite-Eaten Crystal Shroomback on the northeastern path. The northwestern path has a chest with Elixir x2.

Proceed north to a new area with a large gate blocking Ithees Ruins.

Akash will appear and suggest returning to Royburg.

In the next area, take the northeast path at the split to find a chest with the Spritnite, Final Comeback.

Be aware of the powerful Crystal Shroomback.

Find the exit to return to the world map south of Royburg.

Upon entering Royburg, you learn monsters are attacking and are asked to check on children in Julienne’s house.

After a scene inside Julienne's house, monsters will attack the village. Defeat three waves of Empys and Rainbow Flappers.

A fourth wave will appear but be defeated by Aeterna.

Prepare for a boss battle against Stout Sheep.

BOSS - Stout Sheep: This boss can potentially one-shot characters. You cannot use food or heal before the fight. Stout Sheep is slow but hits hard. Its Sheep Howl attack raises its own attack, which can be followed by Angry Stamp for high damage. Ferocious Charge and Horn Toss target a single character. Stout Sheep can use Hibernation for a one-time heal of 999 HP and Huddle for a regenerating heal of approximately 800 HP per tick. Setsuna with Cure II is recommended for healing. Consider equipping Cure on Setsuna as most boss attacks hit a single target. Debuffing Stout Sheep with Paralysis can prevent healing and reduce its attack power. Focus on maintaining high health, reviving fallen allies, and debuffing the boss.

After defeating Stout Sheep, return to Julienne's house and have the children sing.

Speak to the researcher in the northwestern home about the song's connection to Ithees Ruins.

Julienne, who is at the Ithees Ruins gate, needs to open it. She is in Magna Valley.

Return to Gatherington to ask Sayagi for help healing Julienne. Equip Cure or Cure II on Setsuna before speaking to Sayagi.

Sayagi will mention a spell but requires you to fight her to power the Spritnite.

Sayagi Battle: This is not a traditional boss fight. Do not attack Sayagi as she takes 0 damage. Focus solely on surviving her attacks and healing yourself. The battle will end automatically.

You will obtain Luminaire for Setsuna.

Return to Julienne at the Ithees Ruins gate to heal her, which will open the ruins.