Roundtabel Palace
Welcome to Roundtabel Palace, the heart of Ladylake and a crucial location for advancing the main story. This section will guide you through the palace's various areas, detailing important interactions, item locations, and strategic advice for any encounters you might face.
Entering the Palace
Upon arriving at Roundtabel Palace, your immediate goal is to locate the throne room. The palace is quite grand, but navigation is relatively straightforward. Follow the main path from the entrance, and you'll soon reach the central courtyard.
- Exploration Tip: Take a moment to speak with any NPCs you encounter. They often provide valuable lore, hints, or even side quests later on.
First Floor Exploration
The first floor primarily serves as an introduction to the palace's layout. There are a few key areas to check:
- West Wing: Head to the west side of the first floor. You'll find a room containing a chest with a Life Bottle. These are invaluable for reviving fallen allies in battle, so always keep a few on hand.
- East Wing: On the east side, look for a small alcove. Here, you can pick up a Panacea Bottle, which cures all status ailments. Useful for upcoming boss battles!
- Central Hallway: As you progress through the central hallway towards the throne room, keep an eye out for sparkling points on the ground. These often yield small amounts of Gald or crafting materials.
The Throne Room and Royal Audience
Your main objective here is to meet with the Queen. A significant cutscene will trigger upon entering the throne room. Pay close attention to the dialogue, as it sets the stage for the next major arc of the story.
- Story Progression: After the audience, you'll be tasked with investigating the strange occurrences in Ladylake. This will open up new areas and objectives outside the palace.
Post-Audience Exploration
Once the initial audience is concluded, you'll have more freedom to explore certain areas of the palace that were previously inaccessible or less relevant. This is a good time to gather additional resources.
- Royal Library (Second Floor): Ascend to the second floor. The Royal Library, located in the northern section, contains several bookshelves. Interact with them to gain valuable lore entries and sometimes even a Mystic Orb, which can be used to enhance equipment.
- Guard Quarters (Ground Floor, South): In the southern part of the ground floor, you can find the guard quarters. A chest here holds a Verbena, a permanent stat-boosting item for one of your characters. Choose wisely!
- Hidden Passage: Look for a slightly obscured tapestry in the eastern corridor of the first floor. Interacting with it reveals a hidden passage leading to a small room with a chest containing a powerful piece of equipment, often a Knight's Shield or similar defensive gear.
Exiting the Palace
After completing your objectives within Roundtabel Palace and gathering all available items, head back to the main entrance. The next step in your journey will typically involve exploring the surrounding areas of Ladylake to further investigate the spreading Malevolence.
- Preparation: Before leaving, ensure your party is well-equipped and healed. The challenges outside the palace walls will be more demanding. Consider visiting the local merchant in Ladylake if you need to restock on consumables.