Rowen's Story

Episode 1: Rowen and Marcia

Time

After completing Chapter 7

Location

Marksburg—Elym Harbor

Marcia’s Cat

Speak to Rowen in Marksburg to receive a little history lesson before Vera interrupts with another Fractured Dimension.

Jump into the Fractured Dimension to arrive at Marksburg Station. Head back to Elym Harbor and meet Marcia, who is politician in this world as well. Marcia’s “dearest friend” is a cat named Sonny, but unfortunately it is the catalyst.

Go to the train station and use the ticket machine to get a ticket to ride the train.

Getting the ticket automatically puts you aboard the Akhalteke Line.

Make your way up to the front car and eavesdrop on Marcia and her mystery conversational partner. Continue into the car and approach Sonny.

BOSS Sonny (Catalyst)

Attack with Artes from Afar

This boss’s movements are difficult to anticipate, as it frequently makes abrupt side-steps or charges forward. Additionally, its Fire-type Tail Spin has a wide arrange of attack and can inflict burns, so you’ll want to battle from far away to avoid it. Control Rowen, and have him consecutively pelt the foe with Light-type attacks like Shimmering Toll from a safe distance. If you have Ludger’s Prometheus (Darkness) dual blades, it can be worth fighting up close, from the side or rear, to pummel it with Dark-type damage.

Link with Elize to recover the TP you spend with Teepo Drain. Have her focus on healing, and use Dark-type attack artes when healing isn’t necessary. After casting artes, use Arte Tuning to increase the number of hits for more damage.

When the team returns to the prime dimension, they discuss that Marcia may have similar goals and it would be great to have her on their side.

Episode 2: Rowen’s Secret

Time

After completing Chapter 8

Location

Sharilton—Central Plaza

Enemies

Elympion Extremist

Time Capsule

Rowen is going to see Lady Driselle, and you should tag along.

Head south to Lord’s Manor Gates, but Rowen makes a hasty departure. Follow him towards Culmar Trail.

In Culmar Trail, Rowen is standing near several fallen foes. Speak to him to find out what is going on.

Your group is ambushed by four Elympion Extremists, but their weakness to Wind-type damage should make them easy targets for your dual blades and artes like Azure Edge.

Go back to Lord’s Manor Gates and finally resume your journey to speak to Lady Driselle.

A short distance away, Lady Driselle is going to bury a time capsule. Speak to her again and choose the item you want to bury for the future.

Episode 3: The Fellowship and the Oath

Time

After completing Chapter 11

Location

Xian Du

Rowen’s Old Friend

When you visit Rowen in Xian Du, he is accosted by several extremists. This is a somewhat common occurrence for him due to the strife between the two nations. Take your mind off the political issues for a bit and take Vera’s call to jump into a Fractured Dimension.

The new dimension starts you out at Fennmont—Central Plaza. Speak to the locals to find out some interesting news about the king who might be the catalyst. Make your way to Orda Palace to check out the royal rumors.

Use the Lotus Ring in the Entrance Hall to go to 4F and enter the Audience Chamber to meet the king.

BOSS Nachtigal (Fractured)

Attack with Artes from Afar. Again!

This is a powerful foe whose normal attacks have wide range, and who can use powerful artes like Apocalypse Toll to put magic rings that detonate after a set amount of time on the targets he slashes, and Massacre Arc which can’t be guarded. On top of that, he has a very high Iron Stance, so it’s fruitless to fight at close range. Control Rowen, attacking with the Water-type artes that the boss is weak to while protecting yourself from his attacks by casting them from a distant region of the battlefield.

Another potential tactic is having Ludger fight with the Water-type Arc Fire or Squall Shot using dual pistols artes. When Nachtigal enters Over Limit, make sure to get as far away as possible to avoid taking major damage from his mystic arte. Also while the boss is Over Limit, defend yourself with Magic Guard.

When you return to Xian Du, Elize wants to show you someone. Go to the Inn—Lobby and meet Lady Driselle, who has a very startling letter for you to read.

Episode 4: To the Edge of Eternity and Back

Time

After Chapter 15

Location

Drellin

Enemies

Armored Exodus Extremist

Extremist Mastermind

Rowen’s Past Comes Full Circle

Join Rowen in Drellin to partake in some spirits... the kind that come in a bottle. But the good times don’t last long as Rowen receives an urgent message about threats of terrorism. Rowen hands Ludger “a good luck charm” and races off to deal with the extremists. Unfortunately, Rowen gets kidnapped and it’s time to regroup at Spirius Corp.

Use the World Map to go to Spirius Corp. and talk to Vera in the lobby. The charm that Rowen gave to Ludger is a sort of spirit tracking device. With the help of Milla and the Four Great Spirits, they pinpoint Rowen’s location.

Warp to Labari Hollow, make your way around the ring-like area, and battle your way down to Sector 3.

A lone guard stands outside Sector 3 and will be a breeze to deal with as it is weak to Wind-type damage.

Enter Sector 3 and confront the kidnappers to save Rowen. Confront the Armored Exodus Extremist first with relentless attacks of the sledgehammer before they have a chance to use a Lemon Gel. Switch to dual blades to deal with the Extremist Mastermind to exploit its weakness to Slash-type damage. When the battle is over, Rowen reveals his tactical plan for unity.