There have been enough hints along the way for us to know that Castti's restored memories would come with quite a bit of pain. Her prior chapters have scratched the surface, but now, in Chapter Three of her 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Octopath Traveler 2 tale, we're about to witness it all.
It won't be easy for our favorite apothecary. The revelations will surely sting. But at least as players we can do our part to guide her to that painful past. Or something. You know, we're being rather dramatic about all this, but when the story itself is this grim, it's hard not to tag along on that.
Town Phase: Abandoned Village
Technically, the name of this desolate former settlement is Healeaks, per Malaya's information. But the game map marks it merely as 'Abandoned Village', no doubt to avoid spoiling any surprises too soon should players venture here well before the plot dictates they do so.
Upon arrival, you'll find Malaya at the center of the area. Speak with her, and be sure to use 'Inquire' when prompted. If you need it to be daytime in order to do so, go ahead and shift the timeframe accordingly. Once you have chosen the proper path action, a significant string of flashbacks commences - we will be playing out these flashbacks for much of the remaining chapter.
Watch as you're formally introduced to Eir's Apothecaries at long last. When you regain command of Castti, albeit in this years-prior version of the good lass, Inquire on all the other apothecaries to learn more about them.
- Randy and Elma are at the stables.
- Andy is in a house to the east.
- Trousseau is also to the east, albeit outside.
Eventually, Trousseau will decide to climb Mount Liphia for the flower needed to save the patients. Castti tags along. It's a short sprint, and we'll watch them do the thing - to a point of pure exhaustion.
You'll soon be brought back to the present, albeit only briefly; once again Inquire on Malaya, and we'll now see what foul fate befell this poor village.
Dungeon Phase: Mount Liphia
Now that purple rain is descending upon Healeaks, Castti leads Malaya, Randy, and Andy back up to the summit. All you need to do is follow the very obvious path straight to the peak. The fights here are of minimal challenge, and you won't encounter a boss at the end. In other words, even by Octopath standards, this isn't much of a dungeon.
What it is, however, is a little shop of horrors. When you find the culprit, watch his descent into madness; note that he mentions having met someone who espoused these ideals which have led to his nihilism. Octopath Traveler 2 will ultimately tie together its story in a final chapter, and Castti's dalliances with Trousseau here will absolutely factor into that finale.
Castti's biggest leap involves the realization that Malaya was never truly with her; or rather, she's always been there, but as a figment, a memory, not a living woman. It's pretty painful to behold, but kudos to the writers for going all the way. One thing is clear - we must stop Trousseau from poisoning the full population of Timberain.
Onward to that end - provided you're at a good enough level to do so. Consider grinding a while to meet the game's recommendation for Castti's fourth chapter, as the boss at the end is no pushover.