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Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghanadoesn’t have a lot of side quests, and one of the earlier side quests is very easy to miss. This quest involves finding a kid named Christof, and escorting him back home safely. This quest becomes available after escaping the Zone of Lava, but must be completed before completing the Abandoned Mine. It’s recommended to do this right after escaping the Zone of Lava, just to get it out of the way.
Review: Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana
Wander back into Ys with this remaster of the Ys III remake, Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana.
Valestein Castle
In order to activate this quest, Adol needs to travel north on the world map to Valestein Castle. The location of this quest is part of why it is so easy to miss, because there is no real reason for Adol to go to the castle at this time. He can’t enter the castle either, but Fran and Andre are eager to tell Adol of the tragedy of the missing child. Adol never being one to turn down any quest, agrees without hesitation to help find the missing kid. Due to the nature of most missing children cases, Fran and Andre have no idea where Christof is, so Adol is left to search every inch of the map that is currently accessible.
Illburns Ruins and Keeping the Brat Alive
Or he can use the Wing Talisman to travel back to the first Travel Monument at the Illburns Ruins, the one labeled as Outside. Christof is waiting here, miraculously unscathed. Simply talk to the boy, and he will start following Adol, and now it’s simply a matter of escorting him back to Valestine Castle. Unfortunately, The Wing Talisman doesn’t seem to work with a companion, so Adol has to walk back to the castle gates with Christof in tow.
This journey shows how impressive Christof’s solo trek to the Illburns Ruins was, because he gets killed in a couple hits by any monster along the way. He also doesn’t have much of a self-preservation instinct, so Adol needs to be extra vigilant in dispatching monsters to ensure Christof’s survival. Using the Ignis Bracelet can take out enemies at long range, which is helpful in keeping Christof alive.
The reward is the Augite Brooch, which increases the drop rate of items from enemies.
The Reward at Valestein Castle
Upon returning Christof to Valestein Castle in any condition that is better than dead, Adol will be invited in and given a reward. The reward is the Augite Brooch, which increases the drop rate of items from enemies. It is a very helpful item, and while the game can be completed without it, this item does make the journey a bit easier.
This was a surprisingly pleasant visit to Valestein Castle, especially given the relationship between Adol and Lord McGuire. Adol’s next visit will be less welcoming.
Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana Breathes New Life Into Adol’s Third Adventure
Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana is an upgraded look at one of the older entries in the long-running Ys series
Ys Memoire: The Oath In Felghana
Originally conceived as a reimagining of the 16-bit console classic Ys III: Wanderers From Ys, this fan-favorite entry returns, newly remastered for the Nintendo Switch™ system as Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana. Nearly 15 years after its previous release, longtime fans can look forward to numerous improvements and upgrades, including an all-new voiceover for legendary protagonist, Adol Christin. With remastered high-definition visuals and music, the epic adventure has never looked or sounded better.Additional features include multiple versions of the sweeping soundtrack, accessibility options, and brand-new character illustrations, making Ys Memoire the definitive edition of the acclaimed masterpiece.Classic RPG Excitement RemasteredExperience the old-school action RPG combat the Ys series is known for, with added difficulty options and quality-of-life enhancements like “Turbo” mode, as you fight your way through a memorable fantasy world.Refined Visual VarietyYs Memoire features all-new “Refined” character illustrations throughout the game, but players who want the original experience can switch to the “Classic” versions at a whim.A Silent Protagonist No LongerNewly recorded voice acting for Adol Christin, including an opening narration that sets the stage for adventure, gives new depth and gravity to the famous hero.A Sweeping Soundtrack RebornWell-regarded for its outstanding soundtrack, this version features three different iterations of the epic score (Original, PC-8801, and X68000) for players to choose from, all remastered in high-quality audio.
