Sword of Mana/Heroine/The Dream

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Godess Gracious
Throughout the game, there are statues of the Mana Goddess. Silver ones allow you to save, while gold ones heal you and your ally fully and allow you to save.

Watch the long cutscene detailing how our Heroine came to live with Sir Bogard in his one-bed house. Sir Bogard recommends you find some of the survivors of the attack upon the village to put her mind at rest. Choose a name for the consuls son.

Bogard will teach you to use magic and to use the 'sit' command, and you're on your way! Topple is in a south-easterly direction of where you are now.