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The Hotto Steppe

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After arriving from the Door of Departure and exploring Hotto, the Luminary and Erik travel across the volcanic wasteland toward the canyons in the northwest. Accompanied by Veronica, the party navigates through hostile wildlife to reach the entrance of the Cryptic Crypt. Along the journey, adventurers can set up camp, gather crafting components, and prepare equipment before tackling the dungeon ahead.

Items

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Mini medal: Treasure chest located in the southwest area near the Gallopolitan Checkpoint pathBanishing blade: Inside a locked gazebo chest southwest of the Cryptic Crypt entrance (requires the Magic Key)

Secrets

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A high isolated plateau south of the Mount Huji entrance holds a treasure chest containing molten globules, accessible only later in the adventure when riding a flying monster mount.

Enemies

Robber Rabbit

Steal / drop Robber Gloves

Agile humanoid foe that roams the terrain during this journey.

Lump Wizard

Steal / drop Wizard's Staff

Wand-wielding spellcaster encountered roaming outdoors during daylight hours.

Walking Corpse

Steal / drop Chain Mail

Stalks the steppe paths exclusively during the night.

Bongo Drongo

Beast drummer encountered throughout the crags of the steppe.

Drohl Drone

Flying creature that populates both the northern area of the steppe and the Cryptic Crypt.

She-Slime

Common orange slime roaming the arid paths.

Shops and people

Roving Emporium: Scale shield, Bronze shield, Pointy hat, Feathered cap, Leather dress, Chain mail, Medicinal herb, Antidotal herb, Holy water, Chimaera wing, Flaxen thread, Flurry feather, Hardy hide

Tips

Use Erik's Half-Inch ability against Walking Corpses at night to steal Chain Mail early and upgrade party defenses without spending gold.

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