Royal Hunting Ground
The party accompanies the whiny Prince Charmles on his royal initiation ritual east of Argonia to hunt down an Argon Lizard for its heart. After scent-masking with Lizard Humour, the group must solve minor environmental puzzles using salamangos to ambush evasive lizards. The outing concludes with an unexpected showdown against a massive specimen so Charmles can secure a suitably grand prize.
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Key fights
Enemies: Great Argon Lizard
Threats: heavy leaping crush targeting a single party member and a wide-sweeping tail swipe hitting the entire party
Weaknesses and resistances: vulnerable to Frizz, Bang, Zap, and Woosh; resists Sizz, Crack, and fire or ice breath attacks
Tactics: buff party defenses with Kabuff to blunt physical assaults, raise Tension, and focus heavy single-target skills like Helm Splitter or Falcon Slash
Rewards: Great big Argon heart
Enemies
dragon-family monster capable of using powerful physical slashes
durable foe capable of reviving fallen allies with Zing
agile beast enemy
aerial opponent capable of casting spells
flying insect-type monster
ritual quarry that flees on sight unless snuck up on or baited with salamango fruits
Tips
- You must apply Lizard Humour before entering the reserve gate, or Prince Charmles will stop you and complain about masking your scent.
- When hunting standard Argon Lizards, walk rather than run from behind, or drop salamangos from ledges and across streams to lure them into place.
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