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> POWER OF LIFE

My friends, I come to you today to tell you what you must know to fulfill your
quest and save our world.  I have little time.  Long ago, when the ancient ones
grew powerful and used the energy of Mana to threaten the gods, they were
struck down in violence and terror.  A great hero wielded the might Sword of
Mana to destroy the civilization of the ancient ones.  After that, peace
returned to our troubled world, and the Mana energy that gives us all was again
in balance.

The Sword of Mana was buried in a rock and placed in a stream to guard a nearby
village.  There, it patiently rested until the day it was pulled free by you,
young man.  You are the one being who can release the Sword's power and restore
the Mana to our once more endangered world.  You have been born to seek out our
enemies, who threaten the eight Seeds of Mana.  If they succeed in breaking the
seals that guard those Seeds, they will bend the power of Mana to evil and
ravage our world.  It is Mana that fills us and surrounds us, nourishing all
life, balancing the good and evil forces of nature.  If it should be twisted
and overwhelmed by dark forces, most of our world would be annihilated.
Whatever survived would be hideously warped beyond recognition.

A vision has shown me that you are the ancient hero our land, returned to us
again in our great time of need.  On the pages that follow I wrote down all
that I know.  You must take this book with you as you travel, and refer to it
when you forget what I say.

Seek out the eight Palaces of our world.  Long ago, one Mana Seed was set in
each Palace and its power used to seal the Palace off from all danger.  But now
the forces of evil besiege the Palaces and are breaking down the seals to steal
the Seeds.  You must find the eight Seeds and seal their power so you can use
it.  When you touch a Mana Seed, its Orb transfers to you, and you become
stronger.  Only then will you be able to wipe away the smear of evil that
darkens our world.  Do not despair, and never give up hope.  Combine sword
skill and magic arts.  Return the Energy Orbs to the Tree of Mana and restore
balance to our world.

You must succeed, Or we are all surely lost...


> DESTINY CALLS

The gods have set their mark upon you. It is your appointed destiny to seek out
the eight Seeds of our withering Mana tree.  The demons who seek them are
scattered across this land - thrash them!  Protect the magical Seeds!

- A LONG TIME

    This is no idle quest, to be started and finished in one day.  You must
explore all     the land, descend into vast mazes beneath dark castles, and
build strength.  Your journey may last nearly 70 hours...

- THE MANA SEEDS

    The ancient Mana Tree bestows life and harmony on our world.  It
balances good and evil within itself and so balances us all.  But now that the
Seeds are threatened, the scales are tipping to the side of darkness.  If you
cannot defend the Seeds and the Tree, our land will be torn apart in the
conflict.

    THE MANA TREE

    The Mana Tree was created to be the guardian of peace, free from
emotion or influence.

    TRIBE OF MANA

    This tribe of wise men and wise women is dedicated to sustaining the
balance of the Mana Tree.  They work to keep both its dark and light sides
equal, so that neither becomes too powerful and threatens the safety of our
land.

    SYMBOL OF MANA

        The Tree of Mana was planted on our world by the gods at the dawn of
time to stand as an everlasting symbol of the power of Mana.  The energy of
Mana swirls about our world like the breath of the gods, giving us magic, life,
and balance.

- FIND ALL THE SEEDS

    The people of our land are near despair, as the Seeds fall under the
influence of evil.  Search through dark caverns and deep waters, enter evil
forests and destroy foul enemies.  Let nothing prevent you from locating all
eight Seeds!


> CONTROLLER

To perform the actions that are necessary to your survival and success, you
will need to use these Buttons and the Control Pad.  Some Buttons have more
than one function, depending on what your situation is when you press them.

To Rest the game hold down the L and R buttons, Start and Select, at the same
time.

Pad -    Press the Control Pad to walk around: East, West, North and South.
When a Ring Command is displayed, push the Control Pad left or right to spin
the Ring one way or the other.

X -    To bring up the Ring Commands of your allies, simply push the X Button.

Y -    Push Y to open your Ring Commands or close your allies' Rings.  Use Y
to end your conversations.  Also use Y to pause the game.

A -    Press and hold the A Button to Dash.

B -    You must press B for a number of actions: talking with people,
selecting options from Ring Commands, and activating weapons.

Start -    If you have plugged in the 2nd or 3rd Controller, you must push the
Start Button to join in the quest.

Select -    To switch the Controller manipulating each of your heroes, push
the Select Button.

- BUTTONS OF POWER

    Below are more details about the Buttons you will use most often.  The
Buttons are described as in their original setting.  More explanations will be
provided later in this book.

    B BUTTON

    Pressing the B Button when you confront an enemy will let you fight.
Of course, being the heroes of the land, you cannot attack defenseless
creatures.  While you are in town,     pushing B begins a conversation.

    CONTROL PAD / B BUTTON

    When a Ring Command is on screen, you will use the Control Pad to
rotate it.  When the item you want is in the box, pushing the B Button will
select it.  The Rings that appear in shops work the same way.

    Y BUTTON

    To see your Ring Commands, hero, press the Y Button.  Push Y again to
close the Rings.  When your allies' Rings are on display, push Y to return to
the hero's Rings, and Y to close them.  To pause the game, press Y.  Press Y
again to resume play.

    X BUTTON

    Push the X Button to select an ally's Ring Commands.  Press X again to
switch to the other ally's Rings.  To close either allies' Ring Commands, press
the Y Button twice.


> SETTING FORTH

Our hero shall begin his quest alone, to be joined later by two allies.  Once
you turn on the game and the Title Screen appears, push any Button.  The next
screen displays two options: Start New Game and Game File.

- START NEW GAME

    To begin your quest at the very start, select Start New Game with the
Controller Pad and     push B.  A new screen will appear, where you will enter
your chosen name.

- YOUR NAME

    Choose a name that will instill respect and fear in the hearts of all
you meet.  Your name     can have up to six letters.  Press Start, and a vision
of the quest will appear.

- CONTINUE QUEST

    If you have already begun a quest and saved it, you can return to it at
the point where it was last saved.  You can save up to four different quests at
a time.

- HERO'S FUTURE

    Young hero, allow me to foretell your future.  I can see a little, and
guess much more.  You will go to the Great Falls with your friends, slip, and
fall to the water below.  On your way home, you will find a sword thrust into a
stone and remove it.

    The road back to Potos, your village, will be crowded with many beasts,
and you shall have to fight for your life.  Safely home, you will learn that
the sword you found was the guardian of your village.  Its protection is now
lost.

    The villagers shall be furious with you for what you unknowingly
caused.  They banish you, and you become outcast, homeless because of a sword.
But it is the Sword of Mana, and you can save your village, if you destroy all
enemies!


> THE LAND AROUND YOU

As you travel across our troubled world, on screen you will see the area around
you; you will see yourselves and your conditions.  The information that will be
visible to you is described below.

    HIT POINTS

    Each of you can withstand some blows.  The number on the left is the
life left in this character; the number on the right shows the maximum life you
can hold.

    WHICH ONE?

    The number (left of hit points) shown here indicates the active
Controller.

    WEAPON POWER

    Power up a weapon by holding down the B Button.  The power of that
weapon will be displayed here.

    CHARACTER ICON

    As your allies appear, their faces will be shown here.  By the face,
information about each is given.  This will be visible at all times.


> RING COMMANDS

Each of you has more than one Ring Command.  To rotate the Rings, push the
Control Pad left or right; push up or down to move from one Ring to another.
When the item you want is in the box at the top of the Ring, push B.

    THE MAGIC RINGS

    While the hero has three Rings, your allies each have four.  The fourth
Ring displays the     Spells of that particular ally.

    MERCHANT RINGS

    When you are in a shop and ask to see what is for sale, a Ring appears.
Use this Ring like all the others to select the item you want.  Its cost will
appear in the shopkeeper's conversation window.  Your money is shown in the
middle of the screen.


- EDIT RING

    On this Ring you will find information about items, your condition, and
your weapons.  You can also adjust the screen and take action.  The seven
options available to you in this Ring are explained on the following pages.


    WINDOW EDIT

    The Window Edit icon is shown in the photo to the right.  If you select
this option, you can change the message window color and switch frames and
backgrounds for a little variety.

        COLOR

        Change the message window color.  Hold down the indicated
Controller Button while pushing the Control Pad left or right to change colors.

        FRAME / BACKGROUND

        You can see the different Message Window styles by pushing the
Control Pad up, down, right, and left.  Press Select to Exit.


    TARGETING

    When you select the Target icon from the Edit Ring with an ally, the
Hand of Fate appears.  Position it at the enemy you want to attack and push B.
This way you can attack another enemy and your allies will attack the targeted
enemy.

        NAME TARGETING

        The Hero can use the Target function to find out the name of a
particular enemy on the screen.  You cannot Target anything in towns.


    CONTROLLER EDIT

    The Controller Edit option of the Edit Ring is for those independent
souls who prefer to set their own Button functions.  You can even flip the
Control Pad commands so that you can hold the Controller in the reverse
position.

        CHANGING BUTTONS

        Press and hold down the Button which you want to change.  Push
the Control Pad left or right to select the function you now want that Button
to have.  Release the Control Pad and Button.  Do this for all of the Buttons
you want to change.  Or, to flip the Control Pad directions, push L or R.


    STATUS

    Choosing the Stat icon on the Edit Ring will bring up four windows,
which are described below.  While the Stat windows are up, push B to check the
statistics of the other characters.

        MANA POWER

        This window displays the total number of Mana Seeds that have
been absorbed by your party.

        ABILITIES

        You are each gifted with many skills, and that is why you have
been chosen as our heroes.  In this window you can review the extent of your
abilities, ranked on a scale of numbers.  The higher the number the better.  As
you face frightful peril and survive, and as you learn and grow stronger and
wiser, your ranking will increase.

        EXPERIENCE & LEVEL

        The number of experience, magic points you have and your
current level appear here.  You are also shown how much more experience you
need to move up one level.

        MONEY

        The currency of our world is known as Gold Pieces.  You will
need it to buy many things as you travel.


    WEAPON / MAGIC LEVEL

    Choose the Level option on the Edit Ring to check the rating of your
weapons and magic.  The level of each weapon and spell will be shown on a scale
of 0-8, with 8 the strongest.

        SPECIFIC WEAPONS

        To examine a particular weapon, press B to bring up the
highlight box.  Move it to any weapon and press B again.  The power of that
weapon and other important information about it will be displayed.  It is wise
to become familiar with all the weapons in your possession.

        ALLIES' MAGIC LEVEL

        Once you have selected Level from the Edit Ring and the weapon
screen appears, push R to view the spells available to your allies.  Highlight
a specific spell the way you do a particular weapon to see what each spell does
and its level.

    ACTION GRID

    Use the ACT (Action) option on the Edit Ring to issue various commands
to the computer- controlled members of your party.  Establish how aggressive
they can be and set their weapon power.

        ATTACK CHART

        The attack chart offers 16 positions, so find the one that best
suits your Allies.  When you are starting out and feeling weak, place you
Allies in the lower right corner of the chart.  Here, they will focus on
defense and have very little aggressiveness.  As they become stronger, and
their levels increase, move slowly up toward the left corner.  In the upper
left corner, they will concentrate on attack and do little to defend
themselves.

        WEAPON POWER

        You can set the attack power of a weapon at any level up to its
current maximum setting.  Bear in mind, however, that a high attack power means
it will take longer to recharge the weapon's power meter when you are in the
heat of battle.  This is only for computer controlled characters.

    EQUIP ARMOR

    When you need to change armor, because you have bought a new kind or
because you know that in the next battle you will need something special,
select the Equip option from the Edit Ring.  Rings showing your armor will
appear.

        CHOOSING ARMOR

        A face next to armor means it is being worn by that person.  At
the top of the screen, information about a selected item appears.  The number
to the left shows the power of the armor you are wearing.  The number to the
right indicates the power of the armor selected in the box.

        SELL THE OLD

        Old armor will weigh you down and clutter your Rings.  Whenever
possible, sell off the old items in weapon stores or to Merchants.  If you
don't want to wait and sell your old armor, throw it away.

        DISPOSAL

        To dispose of armor that can't be sold, position it in the
Ring's box and push B.  The item will begin to flash.  Rotate the Ring until
the trash can is in the box and push the B Button again.


- ITEM RING

    On this most perilous quest, you will need the assistance of many
potent and magical items.  Some you will find in hidden chests, others you will
tear from the grasp of defeated enemy lords, and still others you can purchase.
Place items in the box to gain information about them.

        You have room to carry more than one of certain kinds of items.
Since you will travel long distances, try to keep your packs well supplied,
especially outside of towns.

        ITEM USAGE

        The Item Ring displays all of the objects currently carried by
your party.  To use an item, place it in the box of the Item Ring and push B.
If you can use the item at that time, you will immediately do so.  Otherwise, a
message is displayed telling you different.  With some items, the Hand of Fate
appears.  You must position the Hand on whatever you wish to influence and push
B.  - WEAPON RING You must face each enemy, every peril, with the proper weapon
in hand.  Place a weapon in the box to check its power.  The number to the left
indicates the relative strength of your weapon; the number to the right shows
how much stronger or weaker the selected weapon is.

        As you collect new weapons, the Weapon Ring expands.  You can
never sell or dispose of weapons.  The risk of having them fall into enemy
hands is far too great.

        CHANGING WEAPONS

        Enter your Weapon Ring when you want to take up a different
weapon.  The icon of the character's face will appear next to the weapon that
character is currently using, and the name of that weapon will be shown at the
top of the screen in the message window.  Position the weapon you want in the
box at the top of the Ring and push the B Button twice.


- SPELL RING

    As you know, only your allies can wield the magic of the elements.
Whenever you find an Elemental, its spells are transferred to your allies.
They cast the magic of seven elementals but each ally uses the spells
differently.

    SPELL CATEGORIES

    Push X to enter an ally's Ring Commands, and go to the Spell Ring.  You
can see your current and maximum magic points here.  Elementals you can
presently call are also shown.  Place an Elemental in the box and its name
appears.

    SPELLS

    Once you've selected an Elemental, the list of spells is shown in a
small Ring.  Place a spell in the box to see its name and the number of magic
points needed to cast it.  Push Y to return to the Spell Ring without casting
the spell.

    CASTING SPELLS

    Position the spell you want to use in the box and push B.  The Hand of
Fate appears.  Push up and down on the Control Pad to move the Hand from target
to target, then push B.  You can also target multiple monsters or your entire
party by moving the Hand until the word "ALL" appears, then pushing the B
Button.


> THE MIGHT OF MAGIC

Your allies must not hesitate to throw their magic against the hundreds of
enemies you will face.  Attack from a distance with mighty spells and bring
down the powerful enemy lords with magic.  Use magic to strengthen your
partners and enhance their weapons in battle.

- FAERIE WALNUTS

    Always maintain a full supply of Walnuts.  This nutritious snack will
restore your magic points when selected and eaten.

- SPELL LEVELS

    Select the Level option on the Edit Ring then press the R Button to see
the magic skill info.  The number beside the spell icon indicates the level of
that spell.  Level 8 is the best.  The number next to the level rises every
time the spell is used.  When this number reaches 100, the level of the spell
will increase by one level depending on the number of Mana Seeds you have in
your status screen.

- CRYSTAL ORBS

    On your quest, you will have to cast spells on objects as well as
enemies.  Use magic on crystal orbs, to make them perform certain actions.  Use
the Analyzer spell on orbs to see which Elemental will work.



BATTLE STRATEGIES

It will be impossible for you to avoid fighting as you fulfill your quest.
Indeed, you must seek out battle so that you can grow strong and experienced.
Enemies will constantly chase you, but you can avoid engaging them in combat by
escaping.  Outrun the enemy if it pleases you.

- ATTACK

    When you are confronting an enemy and eager for battle, push B and you
will attack.  Then watch the power meter in your status window climb back to
100%.  When it does, you can strike again at full power.

- POWER ATTACK

    To land a mighty blow on your opponent, press and hold the B Button
down.  When the power meter in your status window reaches 100%, continue
holding B.  A power bar appears and begins building up to the current level of
your weapon.  Once it reaches that point, you will attack.  Be warned, though,
that this maneuver takes time and you are open to attack while you are waiting
to charge up your meter.

- ENEMY BOSS

    An enemy boss is bigger and more powerful than his men - that's how he
earned his rank.  When you meet a boss, use magic and the power attack to
defeat him.  If you win, you will gain important items and information.

- SPELL FIGHTING

    While battling a boss, cast healing spells on the other party members,
and use attack spells on the enemy.  Some bosses are immune to most kinds of
spells.  You must experiment to learn which are the most effective.  Cast
Analyzer on a Boss to see what it is weak against.

- SURVIVAL

    The best way to ensure that you will survive a fight is to go into it
prepared.  Have all the healing and strengthening items you can hold.  Also
make sure you are wearing the most powerful armor you can afford.  When locked
in combat, practice different battle techniques until you learn which works
best in each situation.


> LEVEL UP

The land will be journeying through is filled with a thousand dangers.  Many of
the challenges you face will be beyond your strength.  At such times you must
seek out enemies and do battle with them.  Once you have built up your level,
return and face the challenge again.

- EXPERIENCE

    Every time you defeat an enemy you gain experience points.  And once
you have achieved a certain number of experience points, you level will
increase by one.

- STATUS

    To see how many more experience points you need to move up one level,
select the Stat option on the Edit Ring and check the number next to FOR NEXT
LEVEL.  - WEAPON LEVEL You can raise the level of your weapon simply by
fighting and destroying enemies with them.  The higher the level of that weapon
the more damage it will do.  Maximum weapon levels are determined by the number
of weapon orbs you've collected.

- MAGIC LEVELS

    Before venturing forth into the truly dangerous realms of our world,
improve your spells, especially those used to heal and strengthen your party.
To increase the level of a spell, a good idea is to go to an Inn and stand
outside.  Cast the spell that you want to improve on the members of your group.
Check the status screen to see how many points you need to raise the spell to a
new level.  To improve your offense spells, you will have to seek out enemies
and engage them in battle.  Maximum spell levels are determined by the number
of Mana Seeds shown in your status screen.


> FRIENDS AND SERVICES

Most of the inhabitants of our suffering world have retreated to the towns.
When you enter a town, you must speak with everyone to collect valuable
information.  You can also purchase items and rest at Inns.  Occasionally you
will meet people in the country.  Talk to them as well.

- CONVERSATION

    Open a conversation with everyone you meet.  Do not hesitate to speak
with the same person twice - they often have new information to share with you.
Write down any clues.

- STOCK UP

    Before leaving a town to brave the wild country, visit a store to buy
all the items you may need.  Fill your packs and purchase the best armor you
can afford.  Save your progress at an Inn before departing.

- WEAPON SMITH

    After receiving a weapons Orb, seek out Watts, the weapon smith.
Select a weapon from your Weapon Ring.  He will forge the weapon to its new
form for a small fee.

- INN

    When you enter an Inn, the Innkeeper will ask whether you want to stay.
If you answer yes, the hit points and magic points of your party will be
restored.  The Innkeeper will next ask if you would like to save.  You should
always save your progress.  When you answer yes, a list of the four files where
you can save appears.  Select the one you want by pushing up or down on the
Control Pad.  If members of your party perish, their ghosts follow you until
you enter an Inn.  When you sleep at an Inn, life is restored to them, as well
as full hit and magic points.

- TRADER CATS

    Do not fear these feline creatures.  They allow you to save your
progress, though you cannot sleep in their presence.  Many of these cats are
eager to sell you certain items, if you have the money to buy.  And they are
willing to purchase any armor or items you no longer need.


> MODES OF TRAVEL

You will travel mostly on foot as you wander across the land in search of the
Mana Seeds.  At times, though, you will find other ways to get around.  You may
fly on the back of a dragon, soar like a cannon ball, or be sent instantly from
one place to a far distant site.

- SIGNS

    Signs are set along many of the roads you travel.  Walk up to a sign
and press B for information.  The sign will show you the names of nearby towns
and landmarks, and the direction in which they lie.

- CANNON TRAVEL

    Cannon travel agents can be very helpful to you.  Once you talk to
them, they will offer to blast all of you to a distant place for a few G.P.
Choose a site with the Control Pad and push B to take off.

- FLAMMIE DRUM

    Late in the quest, you will receive a Flammie Drum.  When you use this
drum, a friendly dragon appears and sweeps all of you into the air.  To see the
World View, push Start while you are flying.  Press the L or R Buttons for yet
another view.  Push B to return to normal vision.  Flammie cannot find you when
you are inside a building or underground.

- DRAGON FLIGHT

    When flying on the back of Flammie, push A to soar higher and B to drop
down.  Press the L or B Button for a top-down view.  Use the Control Pad to
guide the dragon in different directions.  Use the N, S, E, W compass at the
top of the screen to find your way.

- LANDING

    Flammie cannot land on buildings or among trees, so choose a site
carefully.  Use his shadow to target a spot, and push B constantly until
Flammie finds room to drop you off.


> OBSTACLES

Your honorable quest will lead you through many strange new places where you
may find your path blocked or threatened by never-before-seen objects.  You can
usually get around most of these obstacles, with a little clever thinking.  Use
items you have with you or that you find nearby to tear down, or go around,
roadblocks.

Underbrush    When bushes and tall grass are growing in the way, use your
                sword to mow them down.

Flowers            Beware these pretty fiends - they see you as a snack!  Slash
                them aside with your weapon.

Chests        Inside these chests are either treasures that will help you or
                traps that will destroy you!

Skull-Switches    Strike a skull with your weapon to trigger the switch of power
                hidden behind it.

Teleporters    Step onto this pad and all of you will be transported
                immediately to a nearby location.

Rocks        When boulders and rocks crowd you path, try shattering them
                with blows from an axe.

Stalactite    These stone spikes will stop you, unless one of you can swing
                an axe to chop them down.

Poles        Near ravines you may see poles for crossing.  Use a whip to
                snag them and pull your party over.

 High Steppers    Approach this strange blob and you will find yourselves
                bouncing up to higher ledges.

Crystal Orbs    Try casting spells on these mighty crystals to activate their
                magical switches.


- SPECIAL ACTIONS

At times, you will need to use your weapons and items for purposes other than
fighting.  When you are in a difficult situation, always remember to experiment
with your magic, weapons, and items in new and different ways.

    SWORD

    While walking around out on the land you will find grassy areas that
you can cut down with your sword.  Don't spend too much time doing this as you
will not find anything of interest.  Some low brush must be cut down for you to
pass over it.

    WHIP

    When a ravine blocks your path, search both sides for crossing poles.
Take up a whip and stand opposite the pole on the far side.  Choose your
position with care, then swing to the stubborn rock.

    AXE

    As you travel underground, boulders and stalactites will prevent your
passage.  Equip the axe and deliver powerful blows to the stubborn rock.

    FLAMMIE DRUM

    Flammie will come to you when you use the drum, if he can.  However,
because of his great size it is impossible for him to squeeze into buildings.
And since he fears the     dark, he will not go underground.


> ADDITIONAL PLAYERS

If you have a multi-player adapter for your Super NES, up to three people can
go questing for the Mana Seeds at once.  Without the adapter, two people can
search for the Seeds.  When three people band together, each takes a role and
participates in all of the action.

- ONE PLAYER

    You can be any one of the three heroes at any time during the quest.
To switch from one to the other, press the Select Button on Controller One.
The number one will appear next to the face icon of your character in the stat
bar.

- TWO PLAYERS

    A second player can enter into the quest at any time by pressing the
Start Button on Controller Two.  The second player can switch between the two
heroes not being manipulated with Controller One by pressing the Select Button.
To quit, press Start again.

- THIRD PLAYER

    A third player can join the quest or quit, as does the second player.


> THE HEROES

You, our hero, shall begin this noble quest alone.  Before long you will be
joined by two others.  You three will never separate, unless one is lost or
perishes.  At such times, progress should stop until the stray is found or
restored.

- HERO

    Young hero, you were marked by the gods at an early age when you were
guided to the ancient Sword of Mana.  Your sword skill will become unequaled.
When a weapon is in your hand, you will be unstoppable.  - ALLY You are an
active, young Sprite.  The hero finds you soon, in the Dwarf cave.  You are
aggressive, and will excel at casting attack spells - especially when
confronting the enemy lords.

- ALLY

    You are a very gentle, but strong-willed, young lady and have spent
your life learning the healing arts and studying how to give strength to
others.  When in the thick of battle, you will enhance your friends' abilities
and cure them of injuries.


> SPRITE MAGIC

Little Sprite, the spells on these two pages are yours.  Find the Elemental
named to obtain the spells listed.  Most of your magic is best used in combat.
When you cast a spell on multiple victims, the effect of that spell grows
weaker.

GNOME       EARTH SLIDE   3 MP    A large ball of mud drops on enemies.
               SPEED DOWN    1 MP    Vines grip your enemy, slowing him.
        GEM MISSILE   2 MP    A shower of sharp jewels shreds the foes.

UNDINE        FREEZE        2 MP      Your enemies will be temporarily frozen.
        ENERGY ABSORB 2 MP      The enemy's hit points transfer to you.
        ACID STORM      3 MP      A corrosive rain falls upon your foes.

SALAMANDO   FIREBALL      2 MP    Shoot blazing fireballs with this.
        LAVA WAVE      3 MP      A tide of molten rock drowns the enemy.
        EXPLODER      4 MP      This spell will blow up enemies.

SYLPHID        AIR BLAST     2 MP      Three gale-force winds blast the enemy.
        SILENCE      2 MP      Your enemies will be strangely confused.
        THUNDER BOLT  4 MP    Burn up your foes with this sizzler.

LUNA        CHANGE FORM   5 MP    Randomly converts one enemy to another.
        LUNAR MAGIC      8 MP      This spell is crazy like moonshine.
        MAGIC ABSORB  1 MP      Steal your foe's magic points.

SHADE        EVIL GATE      8 MP      A wave of night sweeps over enemies.
        DISPEL MAGIC  4 MP      Halts an enemy's magic attack.
        DARK FORCE      2 MP      Orbs of darkness attack your enemies.

DRYAD        BURST      4 MP      Ultraviolet rays crisp the enemy.
        SLEEP FLOWER  2 MP      Sends your enemy into a deep sleep.


> THE GIRL'S MAGIC

Young lady, you will use the magic of the same Elementals, but instead of
Shade, you will take the magic of Lumina.  To cast a spell on a weapon, point
the Hand of Fate at the person(s) holding it.  Enhancing spells are temporary.

GNOME        STONE SABER      4 MP    A weapon under this spell turns foes to stone
            DEFENDER      2 MP    Improves your party's defense skills.
        SPEED UP      3 MP      Increase hit and evade points.

UNDINE        ICE SABER      2 MP    Weapons under this spell ice up enemies.
        REMEDY      1 MP      Cures a person who has been poisoned.
        CURE WATER      2 MP      Restores a portion of someone's hit
points.

SALAMANDO   FLAME SABER      2 MP      Puts the power of fire magic in a weapon.
        BLAZE WALL      4 MP      A wall of flame falls upon enemies.
        FIRE BOUQUET  3 MP      Cast this to drop enemy attack power.

SYLPHID        THUNDER SABER 3 MP      Weapons will strike with thunder's might.
        ANALYZER      1 MP      Sniffs out enemy traps or weak spots.
        BALLOON      2 MP      Cast this to immobilize enemies.

LUNA        MOON SABER      3 MP    Increase your hit points as you topple foes.
        MOON ENERGY      2 MP      Raises the number of your critical hits.
        LUNAR BOOST      2 MP      Allies focus on attack, not defense.

LUMINA        LIGHT SABER      5 MP      Weapons gain the power of light.
        LUCID BARRIER 4 MP      Protection from weapon attacks.
        LUCENT BEAM      2 MP      Enemies will be hit by a blast of pure
light.

DRYAD        RIVIVIFIER     10 MP      Restores life but not Hit Points.
        WALL      6 MP      Makes a barrier to ward off magic.


> THE VAST ARRAY OF WEAPONS

Eight types of weapons are used in combat on our world, and there are eight
levels for each type.  You must choose the most effective weapon for every
situation you will face.  Also, you will find that you can wield some weapons
very well, and others not.  To see onscreen weapon information, choose Level on
the Edit Ring.  Highlight the weapon you want to check, and press the B Button
to see a brief description at the bottom of the screen.

- SWORDS

    The sword of Mana can go through a transformation every time you locate
and collect an Energy Orb.  As with all weapons, Watts needs to reforge your
old weapon to make a new one.

Its levels are:

1. Rusty Sword
2. Broad Sword
3. Herald Sword
4. Claymore
5. Excalibur
6. Masamune
7. Gigas Sword
8. Dragon Buster

- GLOVES

    Don this powerful handgear and punch your enemies into oblivion.

1. Spike Knuckle
2. Power Glove
3. Moogie Claw
4. Chakra
5. Heavy Glove
6. Hyper-Fist
7. Griffin Claws
8. Dragon Claws

- AXES

    You can use axes in many different ways.  Attack venomous plants and
fishes with an axe, or break apart certain rocks.

1. Watt's Axe
2. Lode Axe
3. Stout Axe
4. Battle Axe
5. Golden Axe
6. Were-Buster
7. Great Axe
8. Gigas Axe

-POLE ARMS

    Wield a spear when you don't dare get too close to your foe.  You will
find spears helpful when fighting dragons.

1. Spear
2. Heavy Spear
3.Sprite's Spear
4. Partisan
5. Halberd
6. Oceanid Spear
7. Gigas Lance
8. Dragoon Lance

- WHIPS

    If you are being attacked by giant insects, arm yourself with a whip.
Also use whips to snag poles to cross ravines.

1. Whip
2. Black Whip
3.Backhand Whip
4. Chain Whip
5. Flail of Hope
6. Morning Star
7. Hammer Flail
8. Nimbus Chain

- BOWS AND ARROWS

    Shoot arrow over long distances and different levels - the enemy can't
lay a hand on you!

1. Chobin's Bow
2. Short Bow
3. Long Bow
4. Great Bow
5. Bow of Hope
6. Elfin Bow
7. Wing Bow
8. Doom Bow

- BOOMERANGS

    When you throw a boomerang, you have a better chance of making a
critical hit.  It's also a good distance weapon.

1. Boomerang
2. Chakram
3. Lode Boomerang
4. Rising Sun
5. Red Cleaver
6. Cobra Shuttle
7. Frizbar
8. Shuriken

- DARTS

    Arm yourself with a dart, and then use it in battle to hit enemies who
are at some distance from you.

1. Pole Dart
2. Javelin
3. Light Trident
4. Lode Javelin
5. Fork of Hope
6. Imp's Fork
7. Elf's Harpoon
8. Dragon Dart


> ITEMS

To purchase new items that will help you in your quest, visit shops.  You will
find that the price of things varies from town to town.  Chests hold items that
may be of use to you, as well - but remember that they may also hide traps.
You can carry four of each item except the rope, Flammie Drum, Moogie Belt and
Midge Mallet.

- CANDY

    You will be able to buy candy in most stores, and it frequently appears
inside chests.  Eat some of this sugary treat to partially restore your hit
points.

- CHOCOLATE

    You will get more energy from eating chocolate, and it will raise you
hit points more than candy.  Unfortunately, it is also more expensive than
candy.

- ROYAL JAM

    Made from the royal jelly of the Buzz Bee queen, this tasty snack has
magical properties.  It replenishes the hit points of the one who eats it to
it's full capacity.

- FAERIE WALNUT

    You will need to keep a full stock of Faerie Walnuts.  Whenever you eat
one, it will restore your magic points to maximum.

- MEDICAL HERB

    Try to keep this in your packs always.  If you are poisoned by an enemy
or a chest with needles, Moogled etc., take this herb.

- CUP OF WISHES

    Hold this magical cup to the lips of one who has perished, and that
person is restored with full hit and magic points.

- MAGIC ROPE

    When you become lost or endangered in a castle, dungeon, or forest, use
this to return to the beginning of the area.

- FLAMMIE DRUM

    You will find this wondrous drum as you near the end of your quest.
When you pound on it, Flammie shall appear.

- MOOGLE BELT

    When one or all of you have been moogled by an enemy's magic, use the
Moogle Belt to return to your normal self.

- MIDGE MALLET

    Only one Mallet exists.  It will shrink or enlarge all or you.  Use it
when you have been shrunk by enemies.

- BARREL

    Wear this barrel when you must race through a dangerous area.  It
protects you, but you cannot use your weapons.


> ARMOR

Below are named and described all of the types of armor available to you.  Some
of you won't be able to wear certain kinds of armor.  The faces of those who
can wear the armor appear in the Ring when you are purchasing it.  Use this
chart to see the protection each armor provides before buying it.

BANDANNA    2    DRAGON HELM    66
HAIR RIBBON    3    DUCK HELM    78
RABITE CAP    5    NEEDLE HELM    140
HEAD GEAR    7    COCKATRICE CAP    ???
QUILL CAP    10    AMULET HELM    ???
STEEL CAP    13    FAERIE CROWN    ???
GOLDEN TIARA    17    OVERALLS    3
RACCOON CAP    21    KUNG FU SUIT    4
QUILTED HOOD    26    MIDGE ROBE    7
TIGER CAP    32    CHAIN VEST    10
CIRCLET    38            SPIKY SUIT    13
RUBY ARMET    ???    KUNG FU DRESS    17
UNICORN HELM    55    FANCY OVERALLS    22
CHEST GUARD    28    COBRA BRACELET    6
GOLDEN VEST    34    WOLF'S BAND    8
RUBY VEST    43    SILVER BAND    10
TIGER SUIT    52    GOLEM RING    13
TIGER BIKINI    64    FROSTY RING    16
MAGICAL ARMOR    78    IVY AMULET    20
TORTIS MAIL    95    GOLD BRACELET    24
FLOWER SUIT    115    SHIELD RING    29
BATTLE SUIT    139    LAZURI RING    35
VESTGUARD    240    GUARDIAN RING    ???
VAMPIRE CAPE    ???    GAUNTLET    90
POWER SUIT    ???    NINJA GLOVES    ???
FAERIE CLOAK    ???    DRAGON RING    ???
FAERIE'S RING    ???    WATCHER RING    ???
ELBOW PAD    2    IMP'S RING    ???
POWER WRIST    4    AMULET RING    95