This a walkthrough guide to Chapter 1 of Temenos' Storyline in Octopath Traveler 2 (Octopath 2). Read on to find a summary of this chapter, possible side stories, use of Temenos' Path Actions, enemies encountered, tips and strategies to beat the boss Felvarg, chest locations, and more!

Temenos Chapter 1 Walkthrough

Chapter Summary and Introduction

Our story begins as Temenos Mistral tells the legend of the Sacred Flame, when the eight gods assembling to defeat an evil that arose in the world in the form of Vide the Wicked God. it picks off when the Pontiff Jorg requests to meet in the Cathedral later that day.

Flamechurch - Pilgrim's Way

	Objectives
1	Confront the Wicked God You will initially play as Aelfric the Flamebringer, an ancient god, who has to beat Vide the Wicked God. Use your God abilities to deal as damage as you can, don't worry about dying as it is necessary for you to lose. When you regain control again as Temenos, let the scene play out until you get out of the church.
2	Take a Stroll Through Town Head south and find a group of townspeople being harassed by a bunch of heretics. Wait for the Sanctum Knight to appear and confront the heretics. After the scene plays out, use Guide to accompany Crick, the Sanctum Knight, to the Cathedral.
3	Head to the Cathedral Head north of the village towards Pilgrim's Way. There are chests in the area that hold recovery items. Wander a bit more until you come across an enemy. You will be presented a tutorial on summoning recruited townspeople. You can summon townspeople you have recruited to aid you in battle. These characters can only assist in battle for a set number of turns so be sure to make the most out of them.
4	Continue to the Cathedral After battling with Crick, he will join your party. Continue through the cave and keep heading North until you reach the Cathedral Entrance.

Cathedral Entrance - Underground Passage

	Objectives
1	Head to the Main Door Once you reach there, a scene plays out that the front door is locked. Prompting you to interrogate the townspeople for a way to move forward.
2	Find the Architect Vados the Architect can be found southwest of the common area by the Cathedral Entrance. Break him in combat to learn the location of an underground passage to the Cathedral.
3	Head to the Underground Passage The undergound passage can be found in the eastmost building near the Cathedral Main Door.

Cathedral Interior

	Objectives
1	Keep going Left Once you reach the underground passage, keep heading west until you reach the ladder that goes up the Cathedral.
2	Head to the Altar Once inside, head to the Altar at the center of the cathedral. Be sure to save the game before approaching the area because of an upcoming boss fight!
3	Defeat the Arcane Beast Your investigation will be interrupted by Felvarg, an arcane beast. Defeat Felvarg using Temenos' Light Attacks and Crick's Sacred Slash. ▼ Jump to Boss Guide ▼
4	Search for Clues After battling the beast, you will have to interact with glowing blue pointers in the area to find clues as to what happened to the Pontiff. Deputy Cubaryi will then arrive ending your investigation. A funeral pyre will be set for the Pontiff. After a few conversations with Crick, the Deputy, and Mindt, Temenos' Chapter 1 concludes.

Temenos Chapter 1 Side Stories

All Chapter 1 Side Stories

Other Side Stories

List of All Side Stories

Temenos Chapter 1 Path Actions

Guide

Character	Information
Crick	Stats ・Strength: 2 ・Skill: Sacred Slash Crick Location: Found south of the small chapel in Flamechurch.

To progress the story, use Guide to accompany Crick to the Cathedral. This Path Action allows Temenos to summon townspeople to aid him in battle for a set number of turns.

Path Actions Guide: All Path Actions Explained

Coerce

Character	Information
Vados the Architect	Stats ・Strength: 2 Weaknesses: ・Fire, Light, Bow Received Info: ・Underground Passage Location Vados the Architect Location: Found southwest of the Cathedral.

This Path Action is similar to Osvald's Mug but slightly different in the conditions that need to be met. Temenos' Coerce allows him to get information out of someone after Breaking them in battle.

Break and Boost System Guide

Temenos Chapter 1 Enemies Encountered

Pilgrim's Way

Enemy	SP & Vulnerabilities
Mountain Ape I	Shield Points: 2 SP Weaknesses:
Giant Falcon	Shield Points: 1 SP Weaknesses:

Temenos Chapter 1 Boss Guide

Felvarg Shield Points and Weaknesses

Enemy	SP & Vulnerabilities
Felvarg	Shield Points: 5 SP Weaknesses:

How to Beat Felvarg

Utilize Crick's Godsblade's Shield

This skill raises your physical defense for three turns. Pairing this with Cover will make for an excellent defensive strategy as Temenos isn't exactly a brute force fighter.

Use Elemental Soulstones for Critical Damage

You'll find a few Light Soulstones as you wander through Pilgrim's Way and the Underground Passage. These pack a punch against the Felvarg the Arcane Beast enough to Break it in one shot.

Break and Boost System Guide

Temenos Chapter 1 Chests

Pilgrim's Way

All Chest Locations
Inspiriting Plum By a cliffside on the path to the cathedral.
Healing Grape Another cliffside on the other side of the path.
Stimulating Ring Past a small underground river to your right when you enter the tunnels.
Tough Nut By a cliff to the left when you enter the tunnels.

Cathedral Cellars

All Chest Locations
Light Soulstone At the top of two flights of stairs by the entrance of the cellar.
Inspiriting Plum Ride the canoe towards the foreground to spot a dock that leads to this chest.
Pilgrim Rod East of the provisioner is a bronze statue you can pass behind. Move towards the background then back west to reach this chest.

Flamechurch Cathedral

All Chest Locations
Olive of Life In the room just west of the save point.
Light Soulstone In the eastmost room from the save point.

Octopath Traveler 2 (Octopath 2) Related Guides

Story Walkthrough: All Character Storylines

All Character Storylines & Routes

Ochette's Path
Chap. 1				Chap. 2												Chap. 3
				Cateracta				Tera				Glacis
Osvald's Path
Chap. 1				Chap. 2				Chap. 3				Chap. 4				Chap. 5
Hikari's Path
Chap. 1				Chap. 2				Chap. 3				Chap. 4				Chap. 5
Agnea's Path
Chap. 1				Chap. 2				Chap. 3				Chap. 4				Chap. 5
Partitio's Path
Chap. 1					Chap. 2					Chap. 3					Chap. 4
Castti's Path
Chap. 1					Chap. 2					Chap. 3					Chap. 4
					Winterbloom Sai
Throne's Path
Chap.1					Chap. 2					Chap. 3					Chap. 4
					Father Mother					Father Mother
Temenos' Path
Chap. 1					Chap.2					Chap. 3					Chap. 4
										Crackridge Stormhail

All Crossed Paths Routes

Crossed Paths Pairs
Dancer & Warrior	Scholar & Merchant	Cleric & Thief	Apothecary & Hunter

Final Chapter: Extra Stories

All Extra Stories and Unlock Condition
Introduction
Tranquil Grotto	Fellsun Ruins	Tombs of the Wardenbeasts	Flamechurch
Vidania (Epilogue)

All Scent of Commerce Routes

Scent of Commerce Guides
Tropu'hopu (Ship)	Sai (Manuscript)	Winterbloom (Gramophone)