A walkthrough on Chapter 1 – The Tale of the Azure Maiden in the Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden.
World Map
For the story objective, you’ll need to travel to the southwestern part of the map and dock there to discover the South Isle. If you’d like this would be a great opportunity to explore as much as you can on the World Map.
Events
When exploring the World Map, you’ll randomly stumble across events. Below are some of the events that you can encounter!
Fishing with Laty
- Teach Laty to fish?
- Yes!
- Rod begins to bend
- Now! Pull
- Rod comes up empty
- Now! Pull
Object blown from whale’s spout – For this one, pay attention to the card that jumps up from the bottom of the screen. If it looks like an item, catch it! If it looks like a monster, hit it with your sword.
- Catch it in your arms
- Quality Salve
- Delectable Fish – Recover 5 HP
- Hit it with your sword
- 100G
- Dodge it
Laty’s Note – A ghost ship west of South Isles
We obtained this event on the below card which was right above the smaller, most western entrance to the South Isle.
The place this event is referring to is shown below. Enter the South Isle directly south of where you obtained this event and continue south to find a shipwreck card. Interact with the card to receive a Lightningstay Ring then select to continue exploring the shipwreck. You’ll then battle 3 enemies that each have 36 HP! Defeat them to receive the Ring of Compassion.
Voyage Log – A ship, treasure, and monsters is drawn in a location surrounded by cliffs in the western sea.
We obtained this event on the below card.
The place this event is referring to shown below. It is located on the western side of the map. Interact with the shipwreck card to receive 1,000G then open the treasure hold door to begin a fight with 2 enemies that both have 24 HP. Defeat them to receive the Knight’s Armor!
Treasure
When exploring the World Map, you’ll come across shipwrecks. Make sure to stop on these cards as they contain treasure!
Waterstay Ring – South of Omega Village
1000G – Southwestern corner of area
500G – Directly west of the Secret Grotto
South Isle
South Isle has 2 docking locations in the southwestern part of the map. Dock at the smaller most western one first to discover the below!
Treasure
Lightningstay Ring – Directly south of where you dock on the beach cards
When you’re ready, head back to the World Map then dock at the larger island slightly east of your current location. A scene will trigger officially starting Chapter 1! You’ll then be free to explore the South Isle.
Events
While exploring the South Isle, you’ll randomly stumble across the below events.
Roll the dice gamble for a prize
If you select to roll the dice, you must roll the number required to receive it for free. If you don’t then you’ll have to purchase it for the inflated price.
Parcel on the roadside with wonderful aroma
We obtained this event directly east of Coveton along the mountain range.
Agree to deliver the parcel to Coveton. When you arrive to Coveton, speak with the Well-Dressed Villager next to the Inn. You can either hand it over (She’s extremely happy but does not heed your warning about it attracting monsters.) or choose not to deliver it (You’ll “accidently” drop it to protect her. She understands it wasn’t on purpose.). Either way, she’ll give you 1500G. If you speak with her again, she’ll thank you for saving her life and that breaking the bottle was the right choice!
Treasure
500G – Northeastern corner of South Isle
When you’re done exploring, head south of where you docked to find a bridge with Coveton on the other side. Stand on the bridge to trigger a scene followed immediately by a battle. Defeat the enemy that has 40 HP. Please note that it is weak to lightning! After you defeat it, continue to town.
Coveton
As you enter the town, a scene will trigger. Exhaust the dialog options then you’ll be free to explore the town to find the below. To progress the story, you’ll need to speak with the Boy Folding Paper on the far southwestern side of town to learn that he saw the maiden at the Maiden’s Shrine.
People
Speak with the following citizens to obtain their flipside stories:
- Papercrafting Villager near the Armorer – Man in Blue’s flipside story
- Elder Seer – Elderly Woman’s flipside story.
- Displeased Villager just south of the Accessory Shop – Woman in Blue’s flipside story
- Boy Folding Paper on the far southwestern corner of town – Simple Boy’s flipside story
- Fisherman near the ship – Muscle Man’s flipside story.
Events
Speak with the Well-Dressed Villager next to the inn to either deliver the parcel (see above World Map Event) or not from the above event. If you hand it over, she’s extremely happy but does not heed your warning about it attracting monsters. If you choose not to deliver it, you’ll “accidently” drop it to protect her. She understands it wasn’t on purpose. Either way, she’ll give you 1500G. If you speak with her again, she’ll thank you for saving her life and that breaking the bottle was the right choice!
Shops
From the Armorer, you can purchase the following wares:
- Militia’s Spear – 200G
- Ascetic’s Glaive – 800G
- Knight’s Halberd – 8000G
- Simple Breastplate – 200G
- Steel Breastplate – 800G
- Knight’s Chainmail – 8000G
From the Item Shop, you can purchase the following wares:
- Salve – 20G
- Quality Salve – 100G
- Supreme Salve – 500G
- Omnisalve – 160G
- Antidote – 40G
- Curative – 40G
- Defroster – 40G
- Unsealer – 60G
- Dispeller – 60G
- Pepper-Upper – 60G
- Serum – 60G
- Inspirlixir – 800G
- Invigorant – 180G
- Protectorant – 180G
- Soothstone – 1000G
- Corrosive – 200G
- Bellwether – 100G
- Smoke Bomb – 100G
From the Accessory Shop, you can purchase the following wares:
- Ring of Protection – 300G
- Poisonstay Ring – 900G
- Numbstay Ring – 900G
- Freezestay Ring – 900G
- Bindstay Ring – 900G
- Cursestay Ring – 900G
- Ring of Life – 3000G
Game Parlor
For a list of the rewards received from playing the card game at the Game Parlor, click here!
Once you’re done exploring the town and have spoken with all the villagers, head to the Maiden’s Shrine on the northeastern side of Coveton then enter the shrine. Approach the conversing couple to be presented with another choice. When asked which do you think is cuter, you’ll have to choose between the following:
- The One on the Right
- Phila wins. Hyd gives a “humph” in response.
- The One on the Left
- Phila loses and pouts at Hyd who give a “humph” in response.
- The One Holding the Shells…
- Phila is bashful and Hyd gives a “humph” in response. Laty looks off into the distance her lips pursed as if whitling. Lac is annoyed at you.
Shortly after, you’ll be presented with another choice of how to get them to lend you the relic.
- With Words
- With Actions
You can select either option, as they both lead to her wanting you to find the pirate’s treasure hidden within Crystal Cave. After Phila and Hyd join your party, leave town and head southeast to find Crystal Cave.
Crystal Cave
Enter the cave in search of the hidden treasure. As you explore the Crystal Cave: Entrance, you can find the below.
Treasure
Omnisalve – Near the entrance on the western side
Inspirilixir – In the northeastern part
500G – East of the entrance
Make your way to the far northwestern corner of the cave to find a Giant Boulder and select to push it with all your might. This will open up a new area to explore! After your done exploring, make your way to the very north of the map and enter the Crystal Cave: Depths. Again, make your way to the far north of this area to find a chest. Interact with it to trigger a fight with an enemy that has 90 HP and resists Ice. After defeating the enemy, keep pressing north a short way to trigger a cutscene.
Coveton
Once you gain control in Coveton, head to the Accessory Shop. During the dialog option, ask her if she’ll be doing the Maiden’s Ritual. When the scene ends, exit the town and head north to the dock to trigger a cutscene. Afterwards, make your way to the Spirit Spire outside of Omega Village on Omega Isle.
Spirit Spire
Head up to the altar on the second floor to trigger a cutscene. Afterwards, head down to the first floor via the stairs on the west side and make your way south to the exit.
Spirit Realm
In the Spirit Realm’s World Map, make your way south to trigger a fight with 2 shadows that have 50 HP each. Defeat them then enter the town.
Anxietown
Speak with the Troubled Man directly east of the entrance to Anxietown. He’ll want to know what gift will help him win the favor of a certain woman. You’ll be presented with the below options but will have to choose the flowers.
- Flowers
- He screams in pain and collapses. Blood-red petals are stuffed in his mouth.
- An Accessory
- A good idea but he doesn’t have the money to buy one.
- Words of Love, of Course
- The man immediately presses Hyd for advice and Hyd gets flustered.
Next, travel to the southwestern corner of the area to find a Troubled Woman.
She’ll lament that she can’t find the right words to a love letter to win a certain man’s favor. You’ll be presented with the below options but will again have to choose the flower option!
- They’re Warm, Like Sunlight
- Laty approves of your choice of words.
- They’re Unbreakable, Like Boulders
- Woman frowns… not quite what she had in mind.
- They’re Pure, Like Flowers
- Woman vomits out flowers.
Afterwards, head to the far southeastern corner of the area to find the Boy Searching for Something.
He’ll need ideas on where his runaway cat might hide in the village. Just like the other 2 people, you have the below options but will be forced to choose the flower option.
- On a Roof
- Boys tells you his cat is afraid of heights.
- Near a Flower Bed
- Boy bursts into tears, but instead of tears it’s flower seeds.
- I Doubt It’s Still in the Village
- You begin to tell the boy this but Laty pulls on your sleeve to stop you.
After speaking with the 3 individuals, you’ll gather that they all fear flowers. Travel to the center of Anxietown where the flower beds are to trigger a scene.
When you’re ready, approach the center of the heartscar to trigger a fight with an enemy that has 120 HP and resists Ice. Defeat it then you’ll have to choose how to heal her heart. Select the Azure Maiden’s Relic! After the cutscene, make your way to the northwestern corner and select to enter the Spirit Realm.
Spirit Realm
Unable to explore anything else, return to the Spirit Spire.
Spirit Spire
Once in the spire, make your way to the second floor and interact with the altar. After you return to the normal world and the cutscene concludes, speak with Phila and Hyd. Afterwards, exit the spire and travel to Coveton.
Coveton
When you arrive in Coveton, head on over to the Inn to rest up. Once you’re ready to leave town, do so then head directly south.
Seabed Temple
Explore the temple to find the below chest.
Treasure
Numbstay Ring – Southeastern corner
When you’re done exploring, head directly south to find a door. To unlock it you’ll need to have Phila touch the 2 stelas on the left side of the map that have a crystal on them. It’s the one closest to the door and the one directly north of it.
After the door opens, make your way back to it then continue forward to reach another door. To open this one, you’ll need Phila to touch the stela on the west side of the area that has a temple on it and the one directly across it to the east.
After the door opens, make your way back to it then continue forward and enter the Lower Seabed Temple. In this room head to the east side to find a door which will unlock the door to the west. Head through the door and explore the area to find the below chest.
Treasure
700G – Southwestern corner
To open the eastern door, you’ll need to have Phila touch the stelas shown below that both have isle written on them.
Head through the eastern door and interact with the Azure Spirit’s Stela to get a hint for how to proceed.
To progress forward, have Phila touch the stelas in the following order: Sun, Moon, Lighthouse. Afterwards, a fight with 4 enemies will ensue. Defeat them then head to the middle of the area to find a door. Enter through the door then head to the altar. Before interacting with the altar, loot the below treasure.
Treasure
Ring of Protection – North of the altar
When you’re ready to continue, interact with the altar to trigger a cutscene. Respond how you’d like to Phila. After the ritual and the shocking discovery, the chapter will conclude!
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