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Forest mazes are worse leaving than entering.

But it's easy enough. When we get back to town, though, there's a commotion going on. An intruder has snuck into the village and has been detained. The chief thinks it's a human, but the guard says it's a half elf. We all go see a woman tied to a tree, and the voice sounds familiar. It's Arche. Why'd she change her outfit if she was gonna get caught? Either way, she's not into this "kinky" stuff and is upset. But she's about to be more so. Not only are half elves banned from the village, but any found are to be killed on sight. We promise to take our mage and run if the chief will overlook it, but rules are rules. Suddenly, a woman leaves the inn and pleads for Arche's life. She goes so far as to offer herself in the lynching. It works, and the chief lets Arche go. We all rush towards the exit, but something triggers in Arche's head. She starts to scream to be let back in. She thinks the woman who saved her is her mother. Arche wants to see the woman she believes is her mom for a moment. The guards don't allow it, so we all leave. After missing all the great EXP, Arche is now three levels beneath everyone.

Talking to the chief's advice, we all head to the Zodiac Tower south of Midgard. The doors open this time, and now we need to hear music. The gimmick here is every door is locked and can only be opened if you find the correct song as stated on the tablet. The clue it gives you sucks, though. And it's not like you know what the song will be before you play it, anyway. So find the statue on the floor that plays the song. There's plenty of treasure around, too. We've got to get through six floors of this.

At the top is a fairy! This is Artemis, and HE is very protective of his big sister, Luna. He may be the last fairy on the planet, but he's also a pervert. Art says he'll let us pass if someone gives Arche a kiss. Arche hits on Cless, who reluctantly agrees to it. Mint, however, gets between the two. Hmm... A voice front the floor above echoes down, telling Artemis to let us pass. He does, and we meet with the spirit, Luna.

Some words are said, and Luna makes a pact with Klarth without a fight. I don't think this scene had plot relevance... We leave, and Artemis poofs in behind us. I'm sure it's nothing. The party climbs down the tower, and we make our way towards Midgar. He'll find Edward Morrison...

... tomorrow!

I got a late start, lost in the forest, and the tower was a bit "meh." It's a perfect representation of Tales of Phantasia!