Starters Guide/San d'Oria

One of the fastest ways to earn quick cash and equipment is to take care of low level quests. Below is a chart that indicates various easy quests for cash or gear. Further down is a list of monsters which can help you evaluate whether or not you'll want to fight a particular breed of monster, or to be careful of going near certain kinds of creatures.

Southern San d'Oria

Northern San d'Oria

Port San d'Oria

The Ronfaure region is full of Orcs, but is the first stepping stone for any would be adventurer. Orcs rarely appear close to the town, but as an adventurer ventures further from gates, he will undoubtedly encounter both Orcs and Goblins. Take care to note relevant locations on the maps and reference both the quest and monster sections to decide upon the best course of action.

East Ronfaure

West Ronfaure

Leveling

As you first venture into the Ronfaure regions, you'll very quickly encounter monsters. These take the shape of anything from local wild life to roaming Beastmen who will attack you on sight. For the earlier levels, it is wise to remain close to the gates while engaging monsters.

The safest measure you have to estimate if a monster is too strong is the Check command, which presents a relative estimate of how powerful your opponent is to you. "Too weak" will not give any experience, but will provide the items. "Easy prey" and "decent" challenges are acceptable challenges. "Even" challenges are equal in power to you. They can be defeated if you are fully rested.

From there on, monsters are "Tough", "Very Tough" and "Incredibly Tough". Although it is possible to defeat these under certain conditions, the safest course of action is to avoid these particular monster varieties. As you level, these monsters grow progressively easier and drop in their challenge estimate. If you cannot fight a monster at your level, run away and return once you have leveled.

As hit points drop, it would be a wise idea to settle down in a safe corner away from any aggressive monsters and heal in order to recuperate expended HP and MP, bringing you back up to strength again. When you level however, HP and MP is restored. Don't worry about forming parties for a while, once you've achieved level 11, partying will become a major part of the game.

Earning Gil

Money is essential to arming yourself and learning the latest spells available. Thus said, the ways of earning money are not always clear. The easiest method to begin earning gil is by performing quests. Many of these are repeatable, and can be used to generate fast, though small, amounts of cash. For information on quests, see the tables below.

Another method for earning money is identical to leveling. Certain monsters, Orcs and Goblins which inhabit the region, carry gil on hand and drop it the moment they're defeated. Many monsters drop goods which can be stacked and sold at the Auction House for a tidy sum. This method of gil earning is called farming, and it is the daily bread of almost all new and intermediate adventurers.

A third method involves using the conquest system. Each nation is attempting to gain control of regions, and they do so with the help of adventurers. To do this, you'll need to seek one of the following people for a Signet: In Southern San d'Oria, speak to Aravoge, T.K. at (F-10) or Arpevion, T.K. at (L-10) and request a Signet. In Northern San d'Oria, find Achantere, T.K. at (C-8). This enchantment lets an adventurer gather Conquest Points and crystals when defeating monsters. These points can be used to purchase kingdom equipment for use or to sell, and can earn some decent money for new adventurers fairly quickly. For a more in depth explanation, check out the Conquest Points page.

Leathercraft

Recommended Beginners Crafts

Here are a couple crafts you can do from the items that drop in Ronfaure regions.

• Sheep Leather: Level 2 craft
  • Made from using a Dark Crystal, Distilled Water, Sheepskin and a Willow Log
  • The Sheepskin can be obtained while you Level on Wild Sheep in East Ronfaure or West Ronfaure, Forest Funguar yield the crystal with Signet
• Sheep Wool: Level 4 craft
  • Made from using a Wind Crystal and 2 Sheepskins
  • The Sheepskin can be obtained while you Level on Wild Sheep in East Ronfaure or West Ronfaure, Ding Bats and other flying creatures in East Ronfaure or West Ronfaure yield the crystal with Signet
• Leather Bandana: Level 5 craft
  • Made from using a Wind Crystal and Sheep Leather
  • Ding Bats and other flying creatures in East Ronfaure or West Ronfaure yield the crystal with Signet, the leather is synthesized using an earlier recipe

Smithing

Recommended Beginners Crafts

Here are a couple crafts you can do from the items that drop in the Ronfaure regions.

• Bronze Ingot: Level 3 craft
  • Made from using a Fire Crystal, 3 Copper Ores and a Tin Ore
  • The crystal drops from various Orcs in the area when the adventurer has Signet, the copper can be found from Carrion Worms in the region, while the tin can be purchased from the Guild Merchants Lucretia and Doggomehr
• Bronze Sheet: Level 4 craft
  • Made from using an Fire Crystal and a Bronze Ingot
  • The crystal drops from various Orcs in the area when the adventurer has Signet, the ingot can be produced using an earlier recipe

Woodworking

Recommended Beginners Crafts

Here are a couple crafts you can do from the items that drop in the Ronfaure region.

• Arrowwood Lumber: Level 2 craft
  • Made from using a Wind Crystal and an Arrowwood Log
  • The crystal can be obtained from Ding Bats and other flying creatures while in possession of Signet, the wood can be purchased from the Guild Merchants Cauzeriste and Chaupire
• Lauan Lumber: Level 3 craft
  • Made from using an Wind Crystal and a Lauan Log
  • The crystal can be obtained from Ding Bats and other flying creatures while in possession of Signet, the wood can be purchased from the Guild Merchants Cauzeriste and Chaupire

Once your character achieves level 11 with any job, it would be a good time to venture out to the Valkurm Dunes in order to begin partying, gaining levels and performing the subjob quest. Before going however, it is often considered polite to go with the following minimal equipment. By having at least decent gear available makes the chores of parties easier. The best place to get most of these will be the Auction House. However, magic shops can sometimes offer the same spells for lower prices. Mages should also come prepared with the next few levels worth of spells to learn the moment they level. Come prepared for the next step of the journey!

La Theine Plateau Map

Once your character has achieved level 11, it would be a wise time to venture to the next area and begin partying with other members for the purposes of experience points and questing.
In order to get to Valkurm Dunes, you'll need to travel south, passing from West Ronfaure into La Theine Plateau. From there, continue south, avoiding Orcs, gigantic rams and any cliffs. The best bet is to simply stick to the roads visible on the map until you reach (I-12). From there, you're ready to begin partying. From here, visit the Valkurm Dunes Starter's Guide to understand the basics of partying.