Octopath Traveler II – Temenos Chapter 1

Temenos is one of the 8 playable characters in Octopath Traveler II. His class is the Cleric allowing him to use the Guide and Coerce. He is on a quest to investigate the pontiff’s murder. This is a walkthrough for Temenos’ Chapter 1. For more guides on Octopath Traveler II, click here!

Flamechurch

If you didn’t start with Temenos, you’ll need to travel to the town of Flamechurch in the Crestlands region, which can be found in the eastern part of the map, to recruit him. As soon as you enter town, head up the flight of stairs to trigger a cutscene. Temenos will then appear and ask you to lend a hand. Select “yes” when prompted to help him out.

After defeating the enemy, Temenos will ask to join your party. Select “yes” to have him officially join you. You’ll then be prompted to hear the beginning of Temenos’ tale. Select “yes” to officially start Temenos’ Chapter 1.

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When you gain control of the guest character, head up the stairs. When you reach the top, a cutscene will trigger leading to a fight. When facing the enemy, use the Blessings skill to boost yourself with a buff for 9 turns then spam the Wrath skill to deal a lot of damage to the enemy. The fight is semi-scripted so just follow along with it.

Flamechurch

When you gain control of Temenos, follow the objective to the town square where a cutscene will trigger. Afterwards, use the newly unlocked Guide Path Action on Crick and escort him back to the cathedral which is north of town through Flamechurch Pilgrims’ Way.

Flamechurch Pilgrims’ Way

Follow the path north heading to the Flamechurch Cathedral. Along the way you’ll find a chest containing an Inspiriting Plum. About halfway up the path, an event will trigger and Crick will officially join your party. From that point, if you keep heading east head down a small flight of stairs to find a chest with a Healing Grape. Head through the tunnel to reach the church. There will be two side paths on both sides. The western one will take you to a chest containing a Tough Nut. The eastern path will lead you to a chest with a Stimulating Ring. Please note that for the eastern chest, you’ll come to a dock. Enter the water to make a boat appear then sail over to the other dock. When you exit the tunnel, head up the stairs to reach the cathedral.

Flamechurch Cathedral

As soon as you reach the cathedral, a cutscene will trigger. After the cutscene, you’ll need to use your Path Action to coerce some info from a few of the Cathedral repair people. They are as follows:

• Young Man east of the sacred flame is weak to Light attacks.
• Cleric in the building west of the sacred flame by the bookshelf. She is weak to Staff and Light attacks.
• Vados the Architect southwest of the sacred flame. He is weak to Light attacks.

Defeating Vados will give you the information you need. The below table are some optional people you can coerce!

Before heading into the secret entrance, you might want to stop by the merchant near the sacred flame to stock up on healing items and upgrade some equipment. When you’re ready, head to the northeastern door of the cathedral. Head inside and climb down the ladder.

Cathedral Cellars

Follow the path west past the savepoint and head up the stairs to find a chest at the top with a Light Soulstone. Head back down the stairs and use the dock to continue heading west. While sailing to the western dock, there will be another dock in the middle of the water on the southern side which will allow you to access a chest containing an Inspiriting Plum. After docking at the far western dock, head up the stairs. At the top there will be a statue. If you head behind the statue and go left you’ll find a hidden area with a chest containing a Pilgrim Rod. Return to the statue and head west to find a ladder, allowing you to enter the cathedral.

Flamechurch Cathedral

Exit the room to enter a hallway then proceed east. Head into the next room to find a chest with an Olive of Life. Proceed on to find a savepoint in the center of the cathedral. If you keep heading east, the last room on the end will contain a chest with a Light Soulstone. Return to the center of the cathedral and head north. Reaching the altar will trigger a cutscene leading to a boss fight.

Boss Fight: Felvarg

For this boss fight, you’ll be fighting the Arcane Beast Felvarg. The beast uses dark magic attacks that can damage the whole party. It also has a Wild Claw attack that can damage a single party member multiple times. To offset some of the damage, use Crick’s Skills. His Cover skill will take damage for Temenos 1 time. His Godsblade’s Shield will raise your physical defense. Sacred Slash can be used to reduce the Felvarg’s magic defense allowing Temenos to deal more damage. After the boss falls under half health, Temenos will gain his Laten Power: Judgment. This will allow him to lower Felvarg’s shield using any of his attacks. One thing to watch out for is when Felvarg becomes surrounded in a purple mist. You’ll either want to break the beast or defend to survive the attack that deals high damage. Defeat the beast to trigger an event.

Investigation

When you’re prompted to search for clues, interact with the glowing floor behind the beast. This will give you the Shattered Cathedral Window info. Next, examine the urn on the east side of the altar to find the Lingering Scent of Incense info. Lastly, examine the glowing specks in front of the altar to receive the Toppled Candlesticks info.

Flamechurch Cathedral

After the lengthy cutscene, head into the library. Approach the bookshelves to trigger another event. When it concludes, so will the chapter.