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Here's my current team

Roll, a quiet Fencer who is climbing Yggdrasil to find a cure for his little sister.
Selene, a cheerful wizard who wants to find the secrets at the very top
Lesti, a Masurao who is looking for strong opponents to improve her swordsmanship on and return home to become the head of her family's school.
Hende, a curious botanist who wants to study the unique flora and fauna in the dungeon.
Ni Yen, a veteran Dragoon who was discharged from the guards due to her injury, but still longs to fight and protect others.

I'm doing some doopy fanfiction while I'm playing, if you're interested.

Selene: So youre all looking for a guild too? Why not join mine? Its gonna be lots of fun!
Hende: Im not sure about fun, this is going to pretty dangerous, Selene. Im not sure if well be able to explore without some muscle.
Selene: Well weve got some muscle right here. Hey cutie, whats your name.
Roll: Roll.
Hende: Hes rather quiet isnt he?
Selene: Never mind that! Were going all the way to the top of Yggdrasil! Do you want to come with us?
He paused for a moment, thinking it over.
Roll: Sure. I dont think just the three of us will be enough though- *oof*
Lesti: Hey watch where youre going!
Roll: Watch where Im going? You bumped into me!
Lesti: Not my problem. Hey, I heard you guys were going to the top of Yggdrasil! Let me come too!
Selene: Yay, that's four! Haha, thisll be fun. Ive never traveled with a Therian before! Your ears are so floppy!
Lesti: Hey what are you doing? Stop that! It tickles!
Hende: *sigh* Well thats four people. I think we should get one more person before we set out.
Roll: I agree. But it doesnt seem like anyone else is here at the guild. Should we try looking elsewhere?
The door swings open, revealing a grizzled woman with an eyepatch.
Ni Yen: No need for that. The names Ni Yen. You kids might make a good team, but youve got no defense or experience against these monsters. Let me join you, Im not eager to see you kids shuffle off the mortal coil just yet.
Lesti: Im not going to die so easy, old lady!
Ni Yen: Thats good. Itd be a crime for the world to lose someone so cute. He he he.
Lesti: Cute? I am not cute! I am a renowned swordswoman of the Rolling Hills!
Selene: Isnt that great Hende? Now we have a full team. So uh where do we go now?
The rest of the group sighed and shook their heads.

Egar: It seems youve found enough members for your guild. For now, head to the council hall and receive your mission.
Selene: Sounds like a plan, lets go everyone!
Lesti: Wait, who made you in charge?
Selene: Oh, Lesti? Did you want to lead us?
Lesti: I uh I never mind! *she wilts under the stares of everyone* Make sure you do your best, okay?
Selene: Okay! Come on everyone!
The group leaves the guild except for Ni Yen who is taking the rear.
Egar: Look after them, Yen.
Ni Yen shakes her head. I know, Egar. I always look after my comrades.

She left without another word. Egar smiled under his bulky helmet.
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Council Hall:

Ramus: Ah you must be new adventurers. It seems like all the paperwork checks out. Youre the Coldsteel Guild I see? Well all new adventurers must pass a test first, before they can explore the deeper reaches of Yggdrasill.
Selene: What kind of test?
Ramus: Its a basic test of your abilities to make a map as well as well as forage materials. If you are incapable of this, then we would simply be sending you to your deaths.
Hende: That makes sense, mapmaking is vital to exploration, without knowledge of the land, we could easily become victims of the unknown.
Ramus: It seems the young Brouni understands.
Roll: I think it would be best if Hende made the map for us.
Selene: I can make the map too you know. Ill put in all the spots where pretty flowers grow and-
Ni Yen: Hende, we can count on you, right?
Hende: Of course, leave it to me!
Selene: Awww
Ramus: So youll take the quest?
Lesti: Of course! Were gonna climb to the top after all. A silly test isnt going to stop us from getting there.
Ramus: Im glad to hear it. I wish you good luck. Oh and a word of advice, before heading to the forest, you should check the marketplace for weapons and armour, as well as an inn for a room to stay. Safe travels, Coldsteel.
Selene: Thank you!

The gang travelled on, bought a few Medicas from the shop, checked in at the inn, and popped into the pub, although no one was there at the time. With all of their business concluded, the party enters the Tutelary Forest.

First Floor: Pursuing an Old Legend, Tutelary Forest

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMy68tee36Y
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great game
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I played the demo

it was okay
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I can sort of show what my characters look like, don't have a capture card or anything for my 3DS, but I do have a character creator link.

http://edit.s2.xrea.com/sq5/

Roll, Fencer
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Lesti, Masurao
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Selene, Warlock
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Ni Yen, Dragoon
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Lesti: So this is the Tutelary Forest, huh? Its a nice place.
Ni Yen: Be on your guard, this isnt a picnic.
Lesti: I know that, Im just saying, its nice here.
Selene: Yeah, the water is so clear here, and the flowers are beautiful.
Roll: Great, I joined a guild with a bunch of airheads.
Hende: Oh its not so bad, Roll. Lets just take our time, so we can understand everything thats going on.
Roll: Right.
Removing the scowl from his face, the group continued on.

Roll: Selene, youre a mage right?
Selene: I am a warlock, yes. Why do you ask?
Roll: What kind of magic do you specialize in?
Selene: Fire of course! Theres nothing that cant be solved with a liberal application of fire!
Roll: Alright then, Ill do my best to support your attacks.
Selene: Ill be counting on you!

She gave him a warm smile, slightly jostling the mans stoic facade.

Hende: Wait, are those chickens?
Ni Yen: Yep, and I think I know that guard looking over them too.
Guard: Hello! You must be new travellers! Oh, and Ni Yen? Its good to see you up and about. Are you an adventurer now?
Ni Yen: Something like that. What brings you here Derrick?
Derrick: Im here to assist new adventurers. Quite a bit of a difference since the first time we met, huh?
Roll: So how exactly can you assist us?
Derrick: Most novices rush in blindly, underestimating the dangers of the dungeon. Most of them dont know how to make a proper map.
Hende: No need to worry about that, I can make a pretty good map myself.
Hende handed his map to the guard.
Derrick: Looks like you dont need my help. But here, Ill mark the gathering locations you need to find on your map. Uh... Whats the name of your guild?
Lesti: Coldsteel!
Derrick: Coldsteel huh? Well Im looking forward to hearing great things from you.
He hands the map back to Hende.
Lesti: Yeah, yeah, but I have to ask, why the chickens?
Derrick: Oh, I just look after them on my downtime, gotta have something to do after all.
Roll: Thats a weird hobby for a guard to have.
Ni Yen: Derrick has always gone at his own pace, dont mind him too much.
Derrick: Ha ha ha, travel safely Coldsteel. From here on out, youll need to rely on your own luck and skills.

Selene: The path branches off, which way should we go?
Lesti: Uh Well we need to head to the north if we want to find the soil samples the council wants so
Ni Yen: We go south first then. Gathering can wait, we should complete our map first and get some experience fighting monsters, I can sense them getting closer.
Roll: You can sense that?
Ni Yen: Once you start exploring the dungeon more, youll get a sense for when monsters want to attack. Ill try my best to give you guys fair warning until then.
Lesti: G-Got it. Wait whats that?!
Ni Yen: Shoot! From my blindspot! Get ready guys!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh0-Vh1A7Z4

Ni Yen: Its an Air Squirrel and a Roper, Roll defend yourself!
Roll: Got it! Augh, that hurts!
Lesti: These things are no pushovers! Raaah!
Hende: Roll, Ill heal you up.
Roll: Thanks.
Selene: Time for a little fire!
Ni Yen: Allow me to assist!
Roll: Gah, why do they keep attacking me?
Ni Yen: Youre on the frontlines, protect your comrades, Roll!
Roll: R-Right! Agh, my legs!
Selene: Theyve bound him! Be careful Roll!
Roll: Im fine! I can still swing my sword! Die plant!

In the chaos, Coldsteel survived their first battle.
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Roll: That was tougher than I thought. Thanks for the help you guys, I would have been a goner if not for you all.
Selene: Hehe, thats the power of teamwork.
Ni Yen: Weve still got a lot of work to do, those ones were as weak as they come.
Roll: Those were weak ones?!
Ni Yen: Yep, now stay sharp, it seems like Im not as reliable as I used to be.
Hende: Dont say that, you were a big help.
Lesti: And my sword will continue to cut down anything that gets in our way! Lets go!
Selene: Hehe, right!

The team comes across a stairway up.
Selene: Is this the next level of the dungeon?
Lesti: Looks like it, lets go on ahead.
Ni Yen: Wait a minute. Have you forgotten our mission?
Hende: Yeah, we havent finished mapping this floor yet, or gathering the soil samples the council wanted.
Roll: Lets turn back then, theres nothing else here.
Ni Yen: Right.

After backtracking to the fork in the road, Lesti spots a treasure.
Lesti: Oooh, this looks nice.
Roll: Oh, thats a power ring. Lesti, would you mind if I used it?
Lesti: Fine. Maybe itll help you take a hit better.
Roll: Thank you.
Lesti: Hey Hende, what are you looking at? We should stick together.
Hende: Sorry, I just noticed some peculiar tracks. This looks like a feeding grounds for chickens.
Ni Yen: Hmm, that might be important. Hende, can you mark it on the map, just in case?
Hende: Yeah, I can do that.
Selene: Its really nice how were all coming together.

As the team walks through the woods, a small path muddied with spring water lies before them. Countless bootprints mar the path, indicated many explorers have passed through here, with many of them tripping along the way.

Selene: Ooh look, a bunch of sticks. We can use these like staves to walk across here.
Lesti: Wait, those dont look very solid. They could break under us.
Roll: Break or not, I think its the best way through.
Hende: Im not very heavy myself, I dont think Ill break it.
Ni Yen: Then I suppose its decided. Ill go first.
She stuck the staff carefully in the mud, pushing through until she felt something hard. Slowly traversing through the muck, she made it through to the other side. Feeling confident, the rest of the group followed her lead, making it through the muck safely.

Selene: We did it guys! Good work.
Lesti: I guess you were after all, good call Selene.

The two girls high fived and continued onward. A few more squirrels and ropers appeared, but the team was better prepared for fighting. Roll and Selene even got to practice their fire chaser skills against an unsuspecting Roper.

Ni Yen: It seems like our teamwork is getting even better.
Lesti: I had my doubts, but you guys can really fight.
Selene: Its because we all have our sets of skills.
Roll: We do complement each other pretty well.
Hende: And Ill be there to patch us up if we get hurt!
Selene: Exactly Hende! Oh, I think I see something up ahead.
Lesti: What are those? Are those Acorns?
Roll: But they have eyes
Ni Yen: Be careful everyone, those are Rabid Acorns!
Selene: Lets burn them down!
Roll: Right!
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Lesti: Owww, these guys dont mess around.
Ni Yen: Hende, keep our health up, lets take them out one by one!
Selene: My fireballs can hit them all at once!
Roll: Im counting on you!
Selene: Go Fireball!
Roll: Chase Flame!
Lesti: I got this straggler!
Hende: Woo, thats two down. Here Lesti, eat this.
Ni Yen: And Ive got the last. *bam*

Selene: Wow, that was a tough fight. But I feel even stronger.
Ni Yen: Same here.
Lesti: Looks like training in this dungeon was the right idea after all.
Roll: But we need to get even stronger if we want to make it to the top.
Selene: Thats right. Lets get stronger together!
Hende: Yeah! Hey look over there. Isnt that the tree root we were supposed to find?
Selene: This looks good. Roll, could you take a sample of this, please?
Lesti: No, Let me do it.

Lesti cut through the air itself, taking a chunk of the trees root with it.

Roll: Wow, thats some impressive swordsmanship.
Lesti: Yes, praise me more! Mwahaha!
Ni Yen: Enough, we dont have time to fool around.

A few more fights happened, each one slowly draining the partys resources.

Ni Yen: How are you feeling Selene? I know casting spells is exhausting to a warlock.
Selene: You noticed huh? I think I have about one fireball left in me. After that, well I can try whacking these monsters on the head, but that wont do very much.
Hende: Well I still have a few healing herbs left, but nothing to replenish your energy. Sorry Selene. If I had access to the academys reserves Id be able to make you something but-
Selene: Dont worry about it. Ill do my best to cheer you guys on from the sidelines.
Ni Yen: Lesti, Roll, how are you two holding up?
Roll: Im good, but if Selene is out of magic, I cant chase her flames.
Lesti: I can still go, if the Brouni has herbs.
Ni Yen: I see. Then I suggest we head back for now. Theres no time limit for this quest, and discretion is the better part of valour. Keep your wits about you, this is the most dangerous time for adventurers.
Everyone: Understood!

After a few close shaves (not upgrading anyones weapons or armour immediately will do that) the team made it out of the dungeon, alive and educated of the dangers that the labyrinth presents.

Roll: Im exhausted. I just want to head to the inn and rest.
Hende: Same here. Im just gonna curl up with a nice book and doze off.
Ni Yen: Were staying at Jeanettas right? Its a cozy place, close to the Twilight Tavern, and the proprietress is a real cutie.
Lesti: Shes a Therian, so you know her inn has to be good.
Selene: I dunno about that logic, but she seems really sweet. Its a little early, but lets turn in. Everyone can do what they want for the rest of the day, and well meet up here at 7 AM sharp, okay?
Ni Yen: Agreed.
Roll: I have no objections.
Hende: Ill be here.
Lesti: That sounds good, good night everyone!
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Well just had a fun second dungeon run. Nearly had a party wipe once my healer went down. Good thing I found some nectars lying around the early dungeon.
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The next day began, with our intrepid adventurers bright eyed and bushy tailed, especially one certain Therian, who seemed eager to start off the day.

Selene: Morning everyone. Uh, Lesti, did you sleep at all?
Lesti: Of course I did! I start my training at 5 AM every day. Keeps the mind healthy and sharp, it does.
Roll: Youre crazy, getting up this early is *yawn*
Ni Yen: Youll have to get used to it Roll.
Hende: Miss Ni Yen, I have to ask, why are you carrying a fishing rod?
Ni Yen: I saw a few good spots to fish while we were exploring yesterday. I figured itd be worthwhile to teach you how to do it, just in case we need to procure our own food from the environment. Not all of the monsters provide edible foodstuffs, so being able to get our own is vital.
Lesti: We could always fry up those chickens, you know.
Ni Yen: Im pretty sure Derrick would have your head if you tried to eat his chickens.
Selene: Well, I think were all ready to go, so lets go go go!

The team took a detour to a fishing spot, per Ni Yens suggestion. She took the rod in her hand, and easily fished up a Forest Fish.

Ni Yen: And there you have it. Just like the kind they eat in the city.
Selene: Wow! Impressive. I dont think I could do that at all.
Lesti: Me either, I dont have the patience for it.
Hende: I dont think Im tall enough to hold the rod. :(
Roll: Can I give it a try next time?
Ni Yen: I dont see why not, but lets find a different spot for you to practice. It doesnt look like well get any more biters today.

The group explored the area some more, encountering a mysterious door.
Lesti: I smell treasure.
Selene: I see treasure, theres another one of those mysterious boxes on the other side of the river here.
Hende: Selene, take a look at this door.
Roll: It wont open at all.
He ran his shoulder into it, but the thing wouldnt budge
Selene studied it closely.
Selene: It appears to have some sort of magic lock on it. The runes are ancient, I can barely recognize them but I think we need some sort of key to open it. Theres no way to force our way through.
Ni Yen: Its possible the key is somewhere else in Yggdrasil.
Hende: Ill make a note in my map in case we do find this key.
Selene: Thank you Hende. Well then, shall we get going?

The party looped around the expanse, fighting some weaker monsters, before encountering a new area of the dungeon. Looking out over the water, Lesti spotted a giant turtle, sunbathing near the water.

Selene: Aww look at how cute it is.
Hende: It seems like theres something else here as well.
Hende kneeled down by the mud, and saw a glint of copper in it.
Hende: A coin!
Lesti: Ooh gimme!
Lesti reached out for it, but the turtle snapped at her. It seemed wary of anything moving near its head.
Lesti: Oooh. I really want that coin.
Selene: Wait. I dont think we should bother that turtle. Lets leave it be, okay?
Lesti: Fine.
Lesti withdrew her hand and joined the rest of the group.
Ni Yen: A wise choice, those turtles are vicious when provoked. You might have lost a finger trying to take its money.
Lesti pouted as the group continued to mark their map. She made sure to make Hende mark that spot on the map, she would have her revenge against that turtle.
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Roll: Not to be sudden, but I think I see something over here.
Roll wasnt too far away, his boots were sunken into the muck though.
Roll: Should I take it, Selene?
Selene thought about it carefully and nodded.
Selene: Just be careful, okay?
Lesti: Hey thats no fair, why does he-
Roll almost stumbled over a root, but managed to keep his footing. He pulled out the object, a crystal clear vial of nectar.
Ni Yen: Oooh, thats a good find. Nice job, Roll.
Roll: Hehe, thank you.
He returned through the muck and continued on with the rest of the group, hopefully able to find some shallow water to wash his boots in. A short while later, they came across a door in the forest. There was a pair of monsters standing on guard there.

Ni Yen: Curious. Well, these should be well within our limits, I say we take them out.
Lesti: Agreed. Lets go.
Selene nodded.
Selene: Lets take em out!
Hende: Uhh are you sure, thats a Wild Dog you know?
Roll: Dont worry about it, well keep you safe Hende.
The dog roared threateningly as the adventurers approached.
Roll: Ugh what the hell?
Lesti: Geez, this thing is big up close.
Ni Yen: Cmon you two, keep it together! FRONT LINE GUARD!
Selene: I guess its up to me to take it down. Fireball!
Hende: Oh jeez, I knew this was a bad idea. Cmon you guys, I need you to be conscious to eat my herbs.
The dog roared as it ripped into Roll.
Roll: OH GOD, the pain! The Agony!
Ni Yen: Youre still alive, Hende can fix that!
Roll; My arm is coming off!
Lesti: You have two of them.
The dog set her sights on her
Lesti: YOWCH, SON OF A BITCH!
Hende: Language!
Selene: Actually, youll find
Ni Yen: Not the time kids! Focus!
Lesti: Air Slash!
Selene: Right. Cmon Fireball, finish it this time!
Roll: Augh, Flame Chaser!
The dog crumpled under the combined assault of Coldsteel. Soon after, its companion Roper withered under their blows as well.
Roll: That was a tough fight. Im gonna feel it the morning thats for sure.
Hende: Youre all patched up. I still have a few herbs left, so we can keep going if youre all up for it.
Selene: Yeah I think Ill manage.
Lesti: If those are the wild dogs, I cant wait to see what other kinds of monsters are hanging out in here.
Ni Yen: Well lets keep moving with caution, I dont want to fight too many more of those things, they got through my guard like it was nothing.

Coldsteel continued on, and not too long after, came across the place that Derrick marked on their map.

Hende: Looks like some soil has been collected from here already.
Ni Yen: Wait, lets me take a closer look before we collect.
The group agreed, and let her inspect the area.
Ni Yen: Not good, the dug up earth here it looks like its moving!
Roll: What!
Ni Yen: Everyone, prepare for combat!
Lesti: Hmmm wait, its not attacking.
Ni Yen put her cannon away.
Ni Yen: Seems like theyll only move when provoked. Maybe we should try digging elsewhere.
Selene: The ground is pretty compact here, but I think we can get some good soil with a bit of elbow grease. Roll, if you would.
Roll: Gladly.
The fencer toiled at the earth, eventually getting enough soil to take back to the council.
Roll: Thats hard work, but I think we should be good.
Lesti: Not bad, Roll.
Selene: Yes thank you, that would have been tough for me to handle.
Roll: It was no problem, leave that heavy lifting to me in the future.
Ni Yen: Haha, Ill gladly take you up on that. Hey Hende, how is our map coming along.
Hende: I think this is enough for the council. They didnt need us to map the entire floor, just most of it. However
Selene: I think we should keep going. An incomplete map is useless to the council, and it doesnt help us. Weve got the energy to keep exploring, so lets finish this for them.
Lesti: Now youre talking!
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The group was suddenly ambushed by a group of 4 flying squirrels.

Ni Yen: 4 of them! Keep your wits about you!
Roll: Shit, theyre moving too fast! Selene, Hende, look out!
Selene: What?
The squirrel dropped out of the sky, knocking Selene out.
Hende: Selene? Oh No GHFFRGARG
Another Squirrel did the same to Hende.
Ni Yen: Alright, Im using a Nectar!
Roll: But those are expensive!
Ni Yen: We dont have time to be frugal, its either use it or we all die. We need Selenes crowd control magic!
Roll: Do it! Me and Lesti can handle these guys.
Ni Yen knelt down, and poured the nectar down Selenes throat. She coughed as it went down.
Ni Yen: Selene, get up and fight. Lesti and Roll cant hold them off forever!
Selene: I got this. Lesti, Roll, get down! FIREBALL!
A wave of flames fell over the squirrels, burning them to naught but bone and ash.
Lesti: How is everyone?
Roll: Hende is still unconscious, and we dont have any more Nectar.
Selene: Im sorry, because you used the nectar on me.
Ni Yen: Its nothing to apologize for. We just need to get him to the inn, a doctor should be able to revive him. I really wish we had an Ariadne Thread right about now.
Selene: A what?
Ni Yen: Ill tell you more about it when we get back. Keep your guard up everyone, we dont have a healer anymore.
Lesti: Right!
Roll: Roger that. Ill carry him.
Selene: Thank you.

Coldsteel ran through the forest as fast they could, but the monsters could smell blood in the air. Coming in from their blindside a pair of ropers struck out, hitting Lesti before they could even react. In a fit of rage, Selene and Roll finished the Ropers.

Ni Yen: Were in no shape to fight, if any more monsters come, we keep running.
Selene: Got it. Do you need a hand with Lesti?
Ni Yen: Im fine, Ive carried heavier than her during my time with the Guard, keep moving!
Roll: More enemies to the southwest!
Ni Yen: Circle around them!
Selene: Fireball!
She shot it into the tree cover, distracting the rabid acorns from the rest of her group. They could see the exit, it was right in their sights.
Ni Yen: Almost there, we just need to head down the staircase.
Selene could hear the growls of wild dogs as she pushed to the exit, she looked over her shoulder to see two staring them down, but not chasing. It seemed like even they wouldnt get too close to civilization. She took a deep breath as she, Ni Yen and Roll went down the stairs, to safety and security.

Selene: We made it.
Ni Yen: Somehow. Selene, Roll, take the others to the inn, Ill get a doctor to come visit them right away.
Selene: Right. Lets go Roll.
Roll: Mmmhmmm.
Selene: I cant believe how quickly the dungeon turned on us. One second we were confident and flying high and then the next
Roll: It just goes to show that we cant underestimate it. A dungeon that no one has made it to the end of are we just fools for trying to surpass that obstacle?
Selene: No. Yggdrasill holds the dreams of all four of our races. Today was a warning, but it wasnt the end. Were still alive. All of us are still alive. That means we can take on the dungeon again.
Roll: Youre right. Sorry about my doubt. Im not going to let you guys down again, I promise.
Selene: Mmm. Well were here. Lets get them inside, ok Roll?
Roll: Okay!

After a sudden trip to the inn, and a cheap consultation from a back alley doctor, the party of 5 was good as new.
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Hende: Ugh, that was a rough night.
Lesti: Tell me about it. I didnt know squirrels could do that.
Ni Yen: Well at least were alright now. Since were here, how about we stop in at the council hall. I know you said our map wasnt complete, but you thought itd be good enough to show them.
Hende: Yeah, I did.
Ni Yen: Good, then lets get that out of the way. Doing so should give us access to higher floors, and let us use the quest board as fully seasoned adventurers. Though we are still novices of course.
Selene: Sounds good. Lets go see Ramus.

Ramus: Ah Coldsteel, you have returned. How did your exploration fare?
Selene: Hehe, take a look.
Selene proffered the map, root and soil samples.
Ramus: Looks like you succeeded. From here on out, you can consider yourselves full fledged adventurers. Dont let it get to your heads though, the dungeon is still a dangerous place.
Lesti: Yeah, we know.
Roll: Dont need to tell us twice.
Ramus: Hmm, and it looks like the samples are in good condition. Here, youve earned this.
Received 500 En
Roll: We can have this?
Ramus: Absolutely, this was a mission from the council after all. Ill be looking forward to working with Coldsteel again. Welcome to Iorys, adventurers. Put that money to good use, and prepare yourselves accordingly. The exploration of Yggdrasil greatly benefits the city.
Ni Yen: Of course.
Ramus: Could I ask you a favour as well? Would you mind keeping the council abreast of your findings as you explore the dungeon? Well reward you for any information you have. We cant force you, its up to you.
Hende: Well consider it, thank you.
Ramus: You will? Well that took a while, but thank you for your time. Before you go exploring again, stop by the marketplace, they should sell you something vital to adventurers.
Selene: Vital? Well keep it in mind.
Ramus: Theyll explain it in detail later. I expect great things from you Coldsteel.

Selene: The marketplace huh?
Ni Yen: This must be about Ariadne Thread.
Roll: You mentioned that earlier. What is that?
Ni Yen: Its an enchanted item, granting the users a one way trip from the dungeon to the center of Iorys.
Lesti: So it can teleport us all?
Ni Yen: Yes. Its absolutely vital in dungeons. You remember how we had to run back to the city fleeing for our lives? Well with an Ariadne thread, we can just warp back if our situation looks bad.
Hende: Thats really handy!
Ni Yen: It is. Were never leaving for Yggdrasil again without making absolute sure we have one in our possession. It can quite literally be the difference between life and death in there.
Selene: That sounds good. Lets hit the marketplace first and then go exploring.
Roll: Actually I think we should hit the tavern first.
Lesti: Tavern? Its 7:30 in the morning Roll.
Roll: I know. Im not going there to drink, I want to see if they have any quests for us.
Selene: Oh, thats a good idea Roll. Quests mean more money and rewards.
Ni Yen: We might even be able to do a few of them now thanks to our vigourous exploration. Youve got a good head, Roll.
Roll blushed as the group went to complete their errands. Buying an Ariadne thread from Syrik, they were stopped by a city guard.

Guard: Excuse me, I have a message from Lord Egar. He said to meet him at the Explorers Guild.
Selene: Whats this about?
Guard: Im sorry, I was just sent to deliver the message. Farewell, Coldsteel!
He ran off just as fast as he ran in.

Hende: We may as well pay Egar a visit first. He is the reason we could all be united here.
Lesti: Ive got no objections.
Selene: Sounds like its settled. Uh, Ni Yen are you coming?
Ni Yen: Im going to go check out the bar, and pick up any quests I think we can do. Ill meet you back on the main street when youre done.
Roll: Alright then. Stay safe.
Ni Yen: I always do.
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