Road to the City

Road to the City
General Information
Type	Main Quest
Start	Automatically after playthrough start
Intended Level	3
Rewards	EXP (Level 4)
Other Information
Boss fights?	One

“	Finally, you're old enough to become a Collector! Not just anyone can join, though, and so every year an exam is held.You must travel down the Pillar Mountains to Evergrind City! Before leaving your village, you must find your sword and shield to fend off the creatures in the mountains.	”

Road to the City is the first quest the player receives upon starting a new game. It involves descending the Pillar Mountains and making your way towards Evergrind City, where the Collector's Exam takes place.

Objectives

• Find your Wooden Sword. Didn't Jonathan borrow it?
• Go get your Wooden Shield from the storage cave.
• Talk to Grampa Joe and leave the village.
• Venture down the Pillar Mountains.
• Enter the grand city of Evergrind City.

Walkthrough

To progress towards Pillar Mountains, you'll have to collect your Wooden Sword and Wooden Shield. The sword can be taken from Mrs. Wourie inside the house to the far west; you can then go to the cave in the west and use the sword to break the crates blocking the chest. Opening it will grant you the shield.

Talking to Grandpa with both items allows you to descend the mountain, and also grants you an alternate melee weapon, the Big Branch. Upon reaching the stone bridge, you will have to face Vilya, Freddy and Teddy, so prepare yourself by gathering a few levels beforehand.

Upon defeating them, you can progress towards Evergrind Fields East. Evergrind City, the quest's end point, will be located to the left.

Tips

• There are three chests that can be looted on this path
  • The chest near the bridge in the upper Pillar Mountains section contains Toy Wand
  • The chest in the stone bridge section contains 200 Gold
  • The chest inside the cave in the lower Pillar Mountains section contains Sandals.

• You can use your Wooden Sword to craft an early One-Handed Weapon, The Stinger, by farming Honey and Bee Stingers from Mrs. Bees.

Dialogue

After entering the Arena:
Receptionist: "Hello, welcome to the Evergrind Arena!
I take it you wish to register for the Exam?
I'll give you a form to fill out. One moment, please!"
??????: "I see any rabble can partake in the Exam these days.
Get out of my way, commoner!"
Receptionist: "Sir, please-"
??????: "There, my signature. I'll leave the rest of it for you to fill out."
Receptionist: "...yes, sir.
...we apologize for the inconvenience. I will give you a new form to fill out.
The von Grindens are a very influential family. Their funding is a cornerstone of The Arena.
Thank you very much for registering for the Exam! The waiting room is to your right."

Quest Navigation

Main Questline
Evergrind City	Road to the City   -   The Collector's Exam
Flying Fortress	The Ancient Temple   -   Ghost Hunt   -   A Thieving Rival
Temple of Seasons	A Frozen Fairytale   -   Toying With Danger
Tai Ming	Festival!   -   A Matter of Time   -   A Tiny Little Errand   -   Last Favour (Promise!) The Thousand Year Ale   -   The Secrets of Mana   -   A King's Treasure
The Lost Ship	What Floats Your Boat   -   A Fare Price   -   A Ghastly Gathering
Forgotten Tower	Ascent Into Madness (upcoming content)