This is a walkthrough and guide for Chapter 3a: A Land of Snow and Ice in Triangle Strategy. Read on to learn more about the Chapter's objectives, dialogue choices, item locations, and battle strategies!

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Chapter 3a Objectives

A Land of Snow and Ice Objectives

	A Land of Snow and Ice Objectives
1	Watch a cutscene leading up to the Aesfrost Gate.
2	Afterwards, you will be sent to the World Map. Main Story unlocked: Central Aesfrost Side Story unlocked: Whiteholm Castle
3	Head to Central Aesfrost and speak with Gustadolph Dialogue Choice: Talking to Gustadolph
4	Afterwards, a cutscene will be shown regarding salt smugglers.
5	In the next cutscene, Gustadolph will bring Serenoa and his party to the Archives.
6	You will be sent to the World Map afterwards. Main Story unlocked: Central Aesfrost Side Story unlocked: Whiteholm Castle
7	Head to Central Aesfrost and proceed to Exploration Phase. Exploration Phase feature unlocked: Merchants
8	You will be sent to the World Map after the Exploration Phase. Main Story unlocked: Central Aesfrost Side Story unlocked: Whiteholm Castle
9	Head to Central Aesfrost and prepare for battle! Battle unlocked: Subduing the Smugglers
10	After the battle, Rudolph will officially join your party.
11	You will be sent to the World Map once more. Main Story unlocked: Central Aesfrost Side Story unlocked: Ironstone
12	Head to Central Aesfrost, watch the cutscene to complete the Chapter. End of Chapter 3, Part 2a: A Land of Snow and Ice

A Land of Snow and Ice Dialogue Choices

Talking to Gustadolph

Prompt	Choices and Effects
In the spirit of this age of diplomacy, I would hear your honest thoughts on the mining accord.	I believe it an important alliance that may bring harmony to our three nations. (Increases Morality)
It is a lucrative enterprise that stands to benefit all our nations equally. (Increases Utility)
I cannot shake the fear that our visions do not align, and this fragile alliance may not hold. (Increases Liberty)

Chapter 3a Exploration Phase

Key Interactions

Frederica Interaction

Where to Find	Down the steps from where the Merchant is.
Prompt	Choices and Effects
Has anything about our way of life caught your attention?	The advantages that ironmongering affords the duchy are quite evident. (Increases Utility)
For all the freedom you enjoy, I could not help but notice the poverty of the people... (Increases Morality)
I admire your commitment to education. Is it true that any and all may make use of the Archives? (Increases Liberty)

Researcher Interaction

Where to Find	In the middle of the Archives.
Prompt	Choices and Effects
Tell me, as someone not of the duchy, how would you use such a collection of finely honed intellects?	Research leads to wisdom that lasts for generations. All of it is worthwhile. (Increases Morality)
Knowledge should not be a vehicle for fame and fortune. All should be free to study what they please. (Increases Liberty)
I ask you in response: what joy is there in study that does not benefit the nation? (Increases Utility)

Information Locations

The Might of Aesfrost

Where to Find	Speak with an Aesfrosti Soldier in the Archives.

Notes Locations

All Notes Locations
	Salt and Meat In the bookshelves along the outer wall of the Archives.
	Marvels of Norzelia, Vol 1 In a tall bookshelf near the middle of the room in the Archives.
	Children's Textbook: Salt in Norzelia In a tall bookshelf near the back of the room in the Archives.
	Recruitment Notice By the wall next to the large manhole.

Item Locations

All Item Locations
	Poison Recovery Pellet In the shelves by the windows in a shop.
	600 Coin On the drawers by a fireplace in a shop.
	HP Recovery Pellet In a basket on a drawer by the window in the home with a cat.
	HP Recovery Pellet On top of the edge of the roof of the Archives.
	Firestone In one of the lava rivers by the old man high up in Aesfrost.
	Magic Ring In a small bookshelf near the middle of the room in the Archives.

Cat Location

Where to Find	Resting near the fireplace in one of the house found downhill.

You will encounter a number of cats scattered across Norzelia throughout your adventure.

These cats can be found during Exploration Phases, and interacting with all of the cats throughout the game will grant you a Secret Note.

It is not required to interact with the cat again if you have approached it from a previous Exploration Phase.

How to Get the Cat Chronicles

Chapter 3a Battle and Strategies

Subduing the Smugglers Map and Battle Information

Recommended Level: 4	Enemy Units: 12
Weather:	Snow	Wind:	Breezy
Victory Conditions:	Decimate the enemy forces.
Defeat Conditions:	Lose all allied forces.
Battle Spoils:		・HP Recovery Pellet x2 ・Uninvigorating Spice x1

Recommended Deployed Units

Serenoa Required	Rudolph Required	Roland Reco.	Benedict Reco.
Hughette Reco.	Serenoa Required

Maximum # of Deployed Units is 7

Battle Strategies

Position Hughette on Top of Houses

Rain arrows down on foes from the back of a hawk!

Hughette's hawk mount has access to traversing terrain with large elevation changes. With Hughette on higher ground, her attack range increases! Perfect for striking foes from a safe distance.

Use Benedict's Raging Beast on Hughette

With Hughette having increased attack range, it would be highly recommended to buff her physical attack by using Benedict's Raging Beast skill.

Raging Beast

Raise an ally's strength and magic attack for 3 turn(s). Power: - Range: 0-4 (Height -10 - +10)

Doing this can deal significant damage to foes even far beyond reach, while your units from the ground could easily finish them off!

Deal Massive Damage with Rudolph

This battle marks Rudolph's debut to your team. He's an archer that specializes in traps, so try to play around with his Aptitude and lure enemies to his Steel Traps!

In addition, his move Straight Shot is a powerful attack with a maximum range of 4 blocks. As long as he's far from foes, he's set to take down enemies with ease.

Watch Out for Aesfrosti Shieldbearer's Shield Slam Attack

Shield Slam

Deal physical damage to a single enemy and knock them back 3 squares. Power: 32 Range: 1-1 (Height -2 - +2)

Be on the lookout for the Aesfrosti Shieldbearer east of where your party is facing. His attack Shield Slam could knock back your party and consequently ruin your positioning strategy.

It is recommended to gang up on the Aesfrosti Shieldbearer using Anna and Hughette given their Aptitudes, on top of being buffed by Benedict to deal more damage!

Chapter 3a General Tips

Maximize Character Aptitudes

The Aptitudes of Serenoa's party can benefit you greatly in battle when used at the right situations.

Instead of just ganging up on enemies, consider using buffs, attacking on high ground, and traps. This way, you can deal more damage against your foes and consequently speed up battles!

Beginner's Combat Guide: Basics of Battle

Triangle Strategy Related Guides

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Complete Story Walkthrough

Chapter 1
A Young Hawk Soars
Chapter 2
To Arms, Brave Warriors
Chapter 3 Part 1
Whither the River Flows
Chapter 3 Part 2
A Land of Snow and Ice (Aesfrost Route)						A Land of Sand and Sun (Hyzante Route)
Chapter 4
A New Dawn
Chapter 5
Encroaching Darkness
Chapter 6
Remember Me
Chapter 7 Part 1
A Soul Upon the Scales
Chapter 7 Part 2
Not a Word, My Friend (Protect Roland)						Fate in Flames (Surrender Roland)
Chapter 8 Part 1
The Weather Vane						Weather the Storm
Chapter 8 Part 2
Sleep with One Eye Open (Accept Telliore's Proposal)			Parting Ways (Reject Telliore's Proposal)			As the Earth Rages (Fight Sorsley)			In the Eye of the Storm (Attack Aesfrost)
Chapter 8 Part 3
Light and Shadow						Of Hearts, Words, and Deeds
Chapter 9 Part 1
Dwindling Light
Chapter 9 Part 2
March of the Smugglers (Transport the Illegal Salt)						To Desert's End (Report the Illegal Salt)
Chapter 10 Part 1
Beneath a Frigid Sky						In the Shadows of Suspicion
Chapter 10 Part 2
A Treacherous Soul (Reveal Roland's Identity)			Enter the Arena (Keep Roland's Secret)			The Carelessness of Men (Find all Evidence)			Ask Me Naught (Incomplete Evidence)
Chapter 10 Part 3
The Voice that Calls Us						The Reward for Betrayal
Chapter 11 Part 1
Oppressions Under the Sun
Chapter 11 Part 2
The Bloodstained Conscience (Deliver the Roselle)						To the Bitter End (Defend the Roselle)
Chapter 12
Defiance and Despondence						In the Still of the Night
Chapter 13 Part 1
Our Time Has Come
Chapter 13 Part 2
Waves of Change (Destroy the Dam)				Time to Say Goodbye (Infiltrate the Castle)				Born of Strife and Sadness (Destroy the Bridge)
Chapter 14 Part 1
A Steep Cost				Vengeance Burns Within Me				For You, My Heart
Chapter 14 Part 2
Glory Shall Find You
Chapter 15 Part 1
A Banner's Worth
Chapter 15 Part 2
When Our Paths Part (Return to Wolffort)			Were I King (Remain in the Crown City)			In the Wake of a Dream (Travel to the Rosellan Village after Delivering them in Chapter 11)
						The Trot of Thieves (Travel to the Rosellan Village after Defending them in Chapter 11)
Chapter 15 Part 3
Fate
Chapter 16
Sleep, My Friend
Chapter 17 Part 1
If Griefs Could Passions Move
Chapter 17 Part 2
Of Lords and Lineages (Benedict)			A River of Tears (Roland)			One Last Request (Frederica)			Those of Aspiration (Golden Route)
Chapter 18									Chapter 18 Part 1
Harden Thy Heart			Begone, Shadow of Sadness			From the Abyss			Of Fire and Blood
									Chapter 18 Part 2
									Bound by Sorrow
									Chapter 18 Part 3
									For Freedom
Chapter 19
Wheresoever Passions Lead			A Dream in Winter			Hold Fast to Courage			The Fortress That Is Faith
									Chapter 20
									No Turning Back
Final Chapter
Dance of the Automaton			The Bell Tolls for No One			Blessed Freedom			For Norzelia