Cornelia & Chaos Shrine

Introduction

Your party starts on the world map just south of Cornelia. Don't wander yet - at level 1 with no gear, even Goblins can wipe you. Head straight into town.

Cornelia Town

You've got 500 Gil to spend. That's enough for the essentials if you prioritize armor over weapons. Grab Chain Mail for your Warrior, Leather Armor for everyone else who can wear it.

At the magic shops, Cure is a must for your White or Red Mage. Fire hits the weakness of undead enemies you'll face soon.

Spend whatever's left on Potions, they'll be useful while grinding.

Cornelia Castle

The castle is northwest of town. Go inside and find the throne room. The King tells you his daughter Sarah was kidnapped by Garland, a knight who went rogue. He's holed up in the Chaos Shrine to the north.

You'll spot locked doors and treasure chests throughout the castle. Ignore them for now; you need the Mystic Key from the Elfheim section.

Before heading to the Chaos Shrine, grind near town until your party reaches level 3. Use the Inn (30 Gil) to recover between fights.

Chaos Shrine

Rest at the Inn, top off your Potions, then walk north from Cornelia. Cross the bridge and follow the path to the large grey shrine.

Inside, you'll find a central corridor with side rooms. Enemies here are tougher than outside Cornelia. Skeletons and Zombies are weak to Fire; Ghouls can paralyze, so kill them first. Grab the chests from the northwest and southwest rooms before fighting Garland.

Heal up before approaching the altar at the shrine's north end. Garland is waiting there with Princess Sarah.

Returning to Cornelia

Talk to Princess Sarah after Garland falls. You're teleported back to Cornelia Castle automatically.

The King thanks you and repairs the northern bridge as a reward. Sarah gives you the Lute, an item you'll need later.

Leave the castle, double back to town to heal up and stock up on Potions. Then continue northeast to the newly repaired bridge. A cutscene plays and the next part of your journey begins.

Video Walkthrough

Prefer video? This covers the full chapter from start to finish with no random encounters.

Treasure Chests

The Chaos Shrine has 3 accessible chests during this chapter. Cornelia Castle and the shrine's eastern rooms are locked — return with the Mystic Key later.

Potion

Northwest room, right chest

Tent

Northwest room, left chest

Leather Cap

Southwest room

Item	Location	Image
Potion	Northwest room, right chest
Tent	Northwest room, left chest
Leather Cap	Southwest room