A large natural cave complex just northeast of Goznor, in the mountains. Sparkly gems are abundant in these caves, which are dug up by miners because they feel like it or it's their job or something.
Encyclopaedia description
The Gem Mine is in northern Goznor, being the first dungeon in MARDEK Chapter 2: A New Hero and the third dungeon overall in the series (first and second are Dragon's Lair and Soothwood, respectively).
In MARDEK Chapter 3: Keystones, only the left and central paths can be explored. The lake could also be explored (with Oxyale), containing the Dreamstone #14.
Involvement[]
During MARDEK Chapter 2: A New Hero, the mine was briefly occupied by a group of bandits, led by Muriance, who attempted to find the Water Crystal of Belfan. The miners expressed that the Crystal wasn't in the mine, leaving a disbelieving Muriance to search until he was stopped by the Royal Guards of Goznor, as their final test to become guards. After that, it is possible to return later and explore more of the mine. In MARDEK Chapter 2: A New Hero, the left and right paths are able to be explored, both containing items, and a lake can be found to the north, also with treasure. MARDEK Chapter 2: A New Hero is the only chapter (currently) that allows access to the right path, as it is blocked in MARDEK Chapter 3: Keystones.
Monster formations[]
Random:
Terrestrial areas except entrance and right passage
- Leech Bat x2
- Leech Bat x3
- Drillion x1
- Chrysophage x1
- Brown Mantid x1
- Bandit x1 (during the mission only)
- Bandit x2 (during the mission only)
- Leech Bat x2, Drillion x1
- Leech Bat x1, Chrysophage x1
Underwater
- Angry Cod x4
Non-random:
- Bandit x4 (MARDEK Chapter 2: A New Hero plot battle)
- Gope x1 (MARDEK Chapter 2: A New Hero optional battle)
- Muriance x1 (Boss - MARDEK Chapter 2: A New Hero only)
Treasures found[]
Central path (south)[]
- SilverPendant x1
- 17 Gold
- Potion x4
- RingOfSTR x1
- 152 Gold
- Potion x5
Central path (north)[]
- Potion x3
- CopperRing x1
- Manaberry x1
- PhoenixDown x1
Right path[]
- Bronze Shield x1
- Pickaxe Pendant x1 (talk to the miner next to the cart)
- PhoenixDown x1
Left path[]
- Eastern branch
- PhoenixDown x1
- Potion x3
- Central branch
- 76 Gold
- Leather Helm x1
- Tectonic Sword x1
Lake (shore)[]
- Southeast chamber
- Bandit Leather x1
- PhoenixDown x2
- 432 Gold
- FirePendant x1
Lake (underwater)[]
- Dreamstone #14 (only in MARDEK Chapter 3: Keystones)
Trivia[]
- The crystals in the mine are white reskins of the GreenCrystal tile/key item in the Lost Monastery in Deliverance.
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