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* {{ | *{{~|Enemies#Curer|Curer}} | ||
* {{ | *{{~|Enemies#Troll|Troll}} | ||
* {{ | *{{~|Enemies#Frost Cloud|Frost Cloud}}/{{~|Enemies#Ice Cloud|Ice Cloud}} | ||
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== Investigate a volcano == | == Investigate a volcano == | ||
[[File:DW3_screenshot_volcano_eruption. | [[File:DW3_screenshot_volcano_eruption.gif|thumb|left|Throw the sword in the volcano.]] | ||
[[File:DW3_screenshot_cave_Necrogond. | [[File:DW3_screenshot_cave_Necrogond.gif|thumb|center|Make your way to the cave entrance.]] | ||
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Provided you have | Provided you have {{~|The Sword of Gaia}}, then it's time to take a trip to the volcano found between Isis and Assaram. Return to Assaram, board your ship, and sail south until you have a chance to sail west towards the desert. Just below the desert is a small river that leads down into the interior. Follow it down until it ends near a volcano. Park your ship and approach the volcano. Stand before the mouth and use the Sword of Gaia. You will hurl the sword inside, causing a volcanic eruption. The lava will flow down to the left and cool in the water, forming a land bridge that you can now cross to reach the interior. | ||
As you walk through the heart of this land, you will be attacked by some fairly powerful enemies. | As you walk through the heart of this land, you will be attacked by some fairly powerful enemies. {{~|Enemies#Troll|Trolls}} and {{~|Enemies#Minidemon|Minidemons}} are bad enough, but the {{~|Enemies#Frost Cloud|Frost Clouds}}/{{~|Enemies#Ice Cloud|Ice Clouds}} with their ability to cast SnowBlast are particularly troublesome. One thing you can count on is rather substantial gains in experience points. Nevertheless, you shouldn't attempt to tackle the Cave of Necrogond unless you're above level 30 if you did not change professions, or above level 20 if you did. The ability to cast Healmore multiple times will be essential to your survival. Sages with RobMagic should use it liberally to keep up with Healing duties after battles. | ||
Follow the interior south and then west until the entrance to the cave comes into view. Then walk up the sandy path to the cave, and prepare for a long journey. | Follow the interior south and then west until the entrance to the cave comes into view. Then walk up the sandy path to the cave, and prepare for a long journey. | ||
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=== The Cave of Necrogond === | === The Cave of Necrogond === | ||
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* {{ | *{{~|Enemies#King Tortragon|King Tortragon}}/{{~|Enemies#Tortralord|Tortralord}}/{{~|Enemies#TortoLord|TortoLord}} | ||
* {{ | *{{~|Enemies#Frost Cloud|Frost Cloud}}/{{~|Enemies#Ice Cloud|Ice Cloud}} | ||
* {{ | *{{~|Enemies#Minidemon|Minidemon}} | ||
* {{ | *{{~|Enemies#Hologhost|Hologhost}} | ||
* {{ | *{{~|Enemies#Marauder|Marauder}}/{{~|Enemies#HellNite|HellNite}} | ||
* {{ | *{{~|Enemies#Troll|Troll}} | ||
* {{ | *{{~|Enemies#Lionhead|Lionhead}} | ||
* {{ | *{{~|Enemies#Metal Babble|Metal Babble}}/{{~|Enemies#Metabble|Metabble}} | ||
* {{ | *{{~|Enemies#Dancing Jewel|Dancing Jewel}}/{{~|Enemies#Jewelbag|Jewelbag}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
[[File:DW3 map cave Necrogond F1.png|right]] | [[File:DW3 map cave Necrogond F1.png|right]] | ||
The cave starts out very simply, with a short passage through a hallway of statues. You will begin to encounter some of the strong enemies that occupy the cave, such as | The cave starts out very simply, with a short passage through a hallway of statues. You will begin to encounter some of the strong enemies that occupy the cave, such as {{~|Enemies#Marauder|Marauders}}/{{~|Enemies#HellNite|HellNites}} who are like powered-up {{~|Enemies#Skeleton|Skeletons}}/{{~|Enemies#Skeletor|Skeletors}}, and the {{~|Enemies#Lionhead|Lionheads}}. {{~|Enemies#Troll|Trolls}} and {{~|Enemies#Hologhost|Hologhosts}} also wander about to make life dangerous. While you may be fortunate enough to encounter a {{~|Enemies#Metal Babble|Metal Babble}}/{{~|Enemies#Metabble|Metabble}} in this cave, they will almost certainly run away before you even have a chance to strike one. One thing should be certain: unless you are particularly high level, you will be leaving and returning to this dungeon many times until you find you way through it safely. Climb the grand staircase up to the stairs that lead to the next floor above. | ||
[[File:DW3_screenshot_Thunder_Sword. | [[File:DW3_screenshot_Thunder_Sword.gif|thumb|right|Find the Thunder Sword.]] | ||
[[File:DW3 map cave Necrogond F2.png|left]] | [[File:DW3 map cave Necrogond F2.png|left]] | ||
In comparison to the previous floor, the second floor is much larger and sets the stage for the kind of exploration you'll have to conduct in order to make it through this cave. If you wish to be thorough and discover all of the treasure that the cave contains, it's best to start by following the top path to the left. Continue going left until you reach a dead-end with a treasure chest. Search the treasure for '''784 gold''' <span style="color:green">('''[[File:Dragon Warrior 3 TinyMedal.png]] TinyMedal / [[File:Dragon Warrior 3 SNES Small Medal.png]] Small Medal''')</span>, and then double back. | In comparison to the previous floor, the second floor is much larger and sets the stage for the kind of exploration you'll have to conduct in order to make it through this cave. If you wish to be thorough and discover all of the treasure that the cave contains, it's best to start by following the top path to the left. Continue going left until you reach a dead-end with a treasure chest. Search the treasure for '''784 gold''' <span style="color:green">('''[[File:Dragon Warrior 3 TinyMedal.png]] TinyMedal / [[File:Dragon Warrior 3 SNES Small Medal.png]] Small Medal''')</span>, and then double back. | ||
[[File:DW3_screenshot_Swordedge_Armor. | [[File:DW3_screenshot_Swordedge_Armor.gif|thumb|right|Obtain the Swordedge Armor.]] | ||
On your way back, take the lower path to the right, and follow it down and around until it returns to the left, leading to another treasure chest. In this chest, you'll find the '''[[File:Dragon Warrior 3 SNES Sword.png]] Thunder Sword <span style="color:green">([[File:Dragon Warrior 3 GBC Sword.png]] Thunder [[File:DW3 sword.png]])</span>''', and excellent weapon to give to your Hero, or a non-spell casting Soldier. When used it battle, it casts the powerful spell Firevolt. | On your way back, take the lower path to the right, and follow it down and around until it returns to the left, leading to another treasure chest. In this chest, you'll find the '''[[File:Dragon Warrior 3 SNES Sword.png]] Thunder Sword <span style="color:green">([[File:Dragon Warrior 3 GBC Sword.png]] Thunder [[File:DW3 sword.png]])</span>''', and excellent weapon to give to your Hero, or a non-spell casting Soldier. When used it battle, it casts the powerful spell Firevolt. | ||
From this chest, head down and continue to explore the paths that lead to the left. Eventually, you'll reach another dead-end with a treasure chest. In this chest is the '''Swordedge Armor''' <span style="color:green">('''[[File:Dragon Warrior 3 GBC Black Armor.png]] Blade [[File:DW3 armor.png]] / [[File:Dragon Warrior 3 SNES Armor.png]] Blade Armor''')</span>, an interesting form of protection that not only has a high level of defense, but also causes damage to anyone who strikes the wearer! It's best equipped on whoever leads your party, since they receive the most attacks statistically. | From this chest, head down and continue to explore the paths that lead to the left. Eventually, you'll reach another dead-end with a treasure chest. In this chest is the '''Swordedge Armor''' <span style="color:green">('''[[File:Dragon Warrior 3 GBC Black Armor.png]] Blade [[File:DW3 armor.png]] / [[File:Dragon Warrior 3 SNES Armor.png]] Blade Armor''')</span>, an interesting form of protection that not only has a high level of defense, but also causes damage to anyone who strikes the wearer! It's best equipped on whoever leads your party, since they receive the most attacks statistically. | ||
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As you walk to the right, the passage splits off and part of it heads down. The path that continues leads to the top bridge of the second corridor, while the path that heads down leads to the lower bridge. Ultimately, it doesn't matter which one you take since you can access each of the passages on the opposite side of both bridges. | As you walk to the right, the passage splits off and part of it heads down. The path that continues leads to the top bridge of the second corridor, while the path that heads down leads to the lower bridge. Ultimately, it doesn't matter which one you take since you can access each of the passages on the opposite side of both bridges. | ||
[[File:DW3_screenshot_Necrogond_secret. | [[File:DW3_screenshot_Necrogond_secret.gif|thumb|left|Search the dark wall for an exit.]] | ||
Once across, you have three choices again. The middle passage leads to a quick dead end. The upper passage may appear hopeful, but you will find that the bridge it leads you to goes to a small dead end island. Instead, take the lowest path. If you go straight, it will lead you to a section of land with no bridge that leads you across. However, if you walk down to the bottom, you can clearly see that a path leads from the bottom of the floor to the far right wall. As you head back, explore the passage leading down. It will lead to a room with a black space in the lower right corner. You can walk through the bottom of it to reach that lower path that you could see from above. From here, you can simply walk up along the right side of the floor and reach the exit of this grueling dungeon. | Once across, you have three choices again. The middle passage leads to a quick dead end. The upper passage may appear hopeful, but you will find that the bridge it leads you to goes to a small dead end island. Instead, take the lowest path. If you go straight, it will lead you to a section of land with no bridge that leads you across. However, if you walk down to the bottom, you can clearly see that a path leads from the bottom of the floor to the far right wall. As you head back, explore the passage leading down. It will lead to a room with a black space in the lower right corner. You can walk through the bottom of it to reach that lower path that you could see from above. From here, you can simply walk up along the right side of the floor and reach the exit of this grueling dungeon. | ||
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== Beyond the cave == | == Beyond the cave == | ||
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* {{ | *{{~|Enemies#Glacier Basher|Glacier Basher}}/{{~|Enemies#Ice Man|Ice Man}} | ||
* {{ | *{{~|Enemies#Infernus Knight|Infernus Knight}}/{{~|Enemies#Aero Nite|Aero Nite}}/{{~|Enemies#HellArmor|HellArmor}} | ||
* {{ | *{{~|Enemies#Witch|Witch}} | ||
* {{ | *{{~|Enemies#Goategon|Goategon}} | ||
* {{ | *{{~|Enemies#Avenger Beak|Avenger Beak}}/{{~|Enemies#Mad Pecker|Mad Pecker}} | ||
* {{ | *{{~|Enemies#Frost Cloud|Frost Cloud}}/{{~|Enemies#Ice Cloud|Ice Cloud}} | ||
* {{ | *{{~|Enemies#King Tortragon|King Tortragon}}/{{~|Enemies#Tortralord|Tortralord}}/{{~|Enemies#TortoLord|TortoLord}} | ||
* {{ | *{{~|Enemies#Curer|Curer}} | ||
* {{ | *{{~|Enemies#Stingwing|Stingwing}}/{{~|Enemies#StingMoth|StingMoth}} | ||
* {{ | *{{~|Enemies#Healer|Healer}} | ||
* {{ | *{{~|Enemies#Troll|Troll}} | ||
* {{ | *{{~|Enemies#Snow Dragon|Snow Dragon}}/{{~|Enemies#Ice Dragon|Ice Dragon}} | ||
* {{ | *{{~|Enemies#Elysium Bird|Elysium Bird}}/{{~|Enemies#Parabird|Parabird}}/{{~|Enemies#BlissBird|BlissBird}} | ||
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[[File:DW3_screenshot_Orb_Silver. | [[File:DW3_screenshot_Orb_Silver.gif|thumb|right|You're rewarded with the Silver Orb.]] | ||
When you exit from the dungeon, you will find yourself on the north face of the mountain range. From there, you can see a number of features. One is the large castle to your north. This is where the Archfiend Baramos resides. Unfortunately, without a means to cross the water, you cannot reach it yet. To the east, you'll find a shrine, also surrounded by water. This is the entrance to something known as the Great Pit of Giaga, and like the castle, you can't reach it yet. | When you exit from the dungeon, you will find yourself on the north face of the mountain range. From there, you can see a number of features. One is the large castle to your north. This is where the Archfiend Baramos resides. Unfortunately, without a means to cross the water, you cannot reach it yet. To the east, you'll find a shrine, also surrounded by water. This is the entrance to something known as the Great Pit of Giaga, and like the castle, you can't reach it yet. | ||