The Knight's Test

Jack's adventure begins in the Radiata Castle coliseum during the first round of the selection trial. This is a no-win situation for Jack, as Ridley is far too powerful and Jack has yet to learn how to wield his sword.

Have some fun and put up a good fight, but sooner or later Ridley's "Wild Pitch" Volty Blast brings the battle to a close.

Exploring the Castle

Radiata Castle is huge, but at this point Jack can only explore a few hallways and rooms during his first visit. Use the save point on Jack's bunk before heading out and search the room for items. Some items are often hidden inside objects within the environment. For example, there is an Analysis Ball in the bunk in Jack's room. Stand next to the bed and press K to kick it. This reveals the hidden item and it is added to Jack's inventory for later use. The maps within this book reveal all of the hidden items, but feel free to search for them on your own.

A Dagol at a Time

Kick the guard posted outside of Jack's room to receive a single Dagol. Jack can spend all day kicking the guard to build up a small amount of Dagols, but it isn't really worthwhile. It's easier to earn Dagols by fighting the creatures that roam the wilderness and dueling the townsfolk.

Jack must get to the meeting room on the 3rd floor for his inauguration into the Rose Cochon brigade. It's easy enough to find by climbing the stairs to the right of his room, but there's far more to see. Take a moment to explore the areas that aren't blocked off, and make sure to visit Storeroom 2 just south of the Training Facility. Locate the partially concealed locker at the back of the room to find a Knight Edge sword. This weapon is a substantial upgrade to the Iron Edge sword that Jack currently wields.

TIMELESS

Time is standing still for the moment. Thus, the scenery never changes. Later on, however, the castle will be brimming with life as people come and go throughout the day.

Training with Ganz

After the brief ceremony, Ganz asks Jack to join him for a bit of training. This is a small tutorial that introduces basic combat and interaction with the world. Take a moment to peruse the available options and select the "quit" option to end the training when satisfied. The brigade's first mission outside of the castle begins immediately.

For more hints, secrets, maps, and strategy, check out the BradyGames Radiata Stories Official Strategy Guide!

Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education. Reprinted with permission from BradyGames.