Chapter 4: A New Dawn Story Walkthrough, Dialogue Choices, and Item Locations

This is a walkthrough and guide for Chapter 4: A New Dawn 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 4 Objectives

A New Dawn Objectives

	A New Dawn Objectives
1	The Chapter begins with a cutscene showing Dragan at the Grand Norzelian Mines.
2	Meanwhile at House Wolffort, preparations are being settled for Serenoa and Frederica's wedding.
3	After the cutcene, you will be sent to the World Map. Main Story unlocked: Rosellan Village
4	Head to Rosellan Village and speak with Jerrom. Exploration Phase unlocked: Rosellan Village
5	After the Exploration Phase, watch a cutscene of King Regna and Roland talking.
6	Afterwards, the scene returns to Dragan and his investigation at the Grand Norzelian Mines. Dragan's message will be sent to Gustadolph right after.
7	After the cutscene, you will be sent to the World Map. Main Story unlocked: Rosellan Village
8	Head back to Rosellan Village to wrap up Serenoa and Frederica's wedding preparation.
9	After the cutscene, you will be sent to the World Map. Exploration Phase unlocked: Grand Norzelian Mines
10	After the Exploration Phase, you will be sent to the World Map once again. Make sure to drop by the Encampment to prepare for a battle! Battle unlocked: Defending Dragan
11	Watch the cutscene after clearing the battle. Afterwards, you will be informed that Whiteholm Castle is under attack. End of Chapter 4: A New Dawn

Chapter 4 Exploration Phase

Key Interactions

Child Interaction

Where to Find	Northeast corner upon entering the village entrance
Prompt	Choices and Effects
But Mother gets mad at me if I go too far.	You'll be able to venture further afield when you're older. And when that day comes, I'll show you both around the demesne myself. (Increases Liberty)
Ah, but there's plenty of fun to be had here! I'm sure your mother would be pleased if you took up hunting or fishing. (Increases Utility)
That's because you're precious to her. You'd do well to heed her words. (Increases Morality)

Elder Interaction

Where to Find	Rosellan Village Entrance
Prompt	Choices and Effects
Your father then granted us asylum in our hour of need, shielding us from further harm.	I would have done the same. We have a duty to help those in need. (Increases Morality)
I pray the day soon comes when you no longer require protection, and are free to live your lives unfettered. (Increases Liberty)
And I intend to honor that. Let us work together and make this land a prosperous one for your people. (Increases Utility)

Benedict Interaction

Where to Find	Walk straight east of Geela
Prompt	Choices and Effects
To that end, indulge me with a hypothetical: Suppose you led this operation and an incident occurred. How would you respond?	Seeing as it is a joint accord, I would resolve the matter peaceably with Hyzante and Aesfrost's involvement. (Increases Utility)
I would hear of the problems firsthand from the miners themselves. Issuing orders blindly from above leads to chaos. (Increases Liberty)
I would order an investigation into the cause, and find the party or parties responsible. There must be no cause for bad blood between our nations. (Increases Morality)

Information Locations

Serenoa's Duty

Where to Find	East of starting position

The Roselle in the Wolffort Demense

Where to Find	Immediately unlocked after talking to the village elder

Svarog Aesfrost

Where to Find	Talk to the Aesfrosti Miner left of Frederica

Notes Locations

All Notes Locations
	Marvels of Norzelia, Vol. 10 By the bookshelf behind Erador inside the house east of starting point
	Mining Schedule Behind Anna
	The Power of Salt Given by Dragan before the second Exploration Phase

Item Locations

All Item Locations
	300 Coin Behind Anna inside the house east of the starting point
	HP Recovery Pellet Examine the well
	HP Recovery Pellet By the window left of where the Child is facing
	450 Coin By the lamp in front of Erador
	Vanguard Scarf In front of the Aesfrosti Soldier guarding the tunnel
	Stone Left of Anna
	Large Recovery Pellet In front of Roland

Cat Location

Rosellan Village

Where to Find	In between the village entrance and the front of the Elder's House.

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 4 Battle and Strategies

Defending Dragan Map and Battle Information

Recommended Level: 5	Enemy Units: 13
Weather:	-	Wind:	-
Victory Conditions:	Decimate the enemy forces.
Defeat Conditions:	Allow Dragan to fall.
Battle Spoils:		・HP Recovery Pellet x2 ・Iron x2 ・Stone x1 ・Uninvigorating Spice x1

Recommended Deployed Units

Serenoa Required	Erador Reco.	Geela Reco.	Anna Reco.
Hughette Reco.	Corentin Reco.

Maximum # of Deployed Units is 9

Battle Strategies

Position Units with High Movement Closest to Dragan

Take note that the defeat condition for this battle is to allow Dragan to fall. Hence, be sure to head to Dragan as quickly as possible using units with high Movement like Roland and Hughette.

Likewise, it is recommended to bring along Benedict or Geela alongside them to offer support skills like Bulwark and Cure Wounds to Dragan and his immediate backup respectively.

Use Frederica's Fire Spells to Take Down Bowmen

The archers in this battle can prove to be quite a pain given that they're hard to reach. Luckily, Aesfrosti Bowmen take 30% more damage when dealt with a Fire attack.

Be sure to take advantage of Frederica's spells to take down the Aesfrosti Bowmen fast!

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.

Chapter 4 General Tips

Take Advantage of Inaction Bonuses

Inaction	Waiting Time Until Next Turn
No Movement	-10%
No Commands Used	- 10%
Both	- 20%

If you end your turn without moving or using a command, the time until your next turn will be reduced by a certain percentage.

All the more will the waiting time until your unit's next turn be shorter should you do both!

Maximize Aptitudes, Movement, and Range

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

Previous and Next Chapters

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Chapter 3a: A Land of Snow and Ice (Aesfrost Route) Chapter 3b: A Land of Sand and Sun (Hyzante Route)	Chapter 5: Encroaching Darkness

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