Vagrant Story: The Same Thing pt. 2

Another episode where I accomplish nothing, but I really enjoyed my time.

I didn’t do much, but I did do some additional exploring. We started on the Limestone Cavern and, I think, I nearly completed it. During my time, I felt like I was in another boss rush day as I took down a Water Elemental, thus finishing the elemental squad (unless there’s a Light Elemental) which proved I should have explored earlier. I didn’t have any ability to add fire to my weapon until I went back to the Abandoned Mine B2 to open a chest I skipped. Even without it, it fell quickly. Descending deeper, there are several boss-like rooms. including two Ogres, which we fought earlier in the game and another room filled with two bosses I already forgot. I’m terrible. The last boss was the Ogre Lord which, thanks to Herakles and Tarnish, died in a way his lesser counterparts did. After this dude, I teleported (a spell I forgot to mentioned the cockatrice also dropped) around to open up rooms I had sigils and keys for. I wound up getting new weapons (one I wasted), a few spells, and I killed the Minotaur Zombie who was in the same room the first boss was. My map completion now lies at 63% and, I know the optional dungeon, Iron Maiden, is long, I think I may be nearing the end. I also skimmed the internet and found out The Chest Key which unlocks a lot of, as the name suggests, cheats scattered though out the game so I might go in at some point.

The only cutscenes I saw tonight were between Hamlets Heros who appeared in front of a grand church. Why don’t they have to walk through the labyrinth which is Leá Monde? Guildenstern and Samantha walk in, while Rosencrantz slowly steps back, stealthy. The next scene is with Hardin, Merlose, and the mute Duke boy hanging out under Ashley’s necklace/Sydney’s back tattoo where we learn of Hardin’s backstory. Once upon a time, he was a Peace Officer and was dealing with rebels. Something happened and he ended up going to jail. He was promised a lesser sentence if he sold out his comrades, which he did to protect his brother. Unfortunately, he was double-crossed and thrown to jail regardless. By the time he escaped, his brother died so he joined up with Sydney to gain revenge. All of this is told via Hardin’s ghost form because Merlose can read hearts. Hardin gets mad at her and then he gets shot by a suddenly appearing Guildenstern as the scene returns to Ashley.

The music which played during that scene was my favorite so far. It’s women chanting Gregorian Monk style with pleasant bells in the back. I wish I could explain it better since I have no musical talents and I’m beginning to wish I hadn't said I’d review the music. If I stop saying anything, don’t be surprised.