Nevermore Castle

1st Floor: Proceed east at the first intersection to find a blue chest containing [SAGE’S SECRET]. At the next intersection, loot the west chest for [PHOENIX BREATH] and activate the east Crystal Ball to unlock stairs. After passing through the doors, a chest to your left holds [SPRITE DEW].

2nd Floor: The camera inverts upon entering. Head north up the stairs and follow the hall to find the [DRAGON LANCE]. At the three-way intersection, go south/left to find a chest with [SHIELD OF THE PURE]. Return to the intersection and head west for a chest with [GRIFFIN’S TEETH]. Continue north to another intersection and doors. The left chest contains [NOSTRUM]. On the right, use Swaine from the balcony's edge to open a green chest below containing [BOARLOARD’S ARMOR].

Circular Chamber: In the circular room, move to the south edge and slightly west (seven o’clock) to find a vantage point for Swaine. He can open a green chest on a pillar containing the [GIANT’S AX].

Path to 3rd Floor: Proceed south through the doors, then enter the next set of doors to your east for a blue chest with [ALL-BE-GONE]. The third set of doors reveals a Crystal Ball to proceed west. Before going upstairs, open the purple chest to the south for the [RADIANT BLADE]. Upstairs, a chest to the left of the doors contains [GREAT SAGE’S SECRET]. Activate the final Crystal Ball to reveal stairs to the third floor.

Boss Fights: Prepare for battles against the Eternal Knight and Shadar the Dark Djinn. Ensure your party is at full HP and MP before engaging Shadar.

Post-Battle: After the fights, you will receive [EVENSTAR] and [ALICIA’S PENDANT]. Speak to King Tom twice to trigger further cutscenes.