Chapter 3b: A Land of Sand and Sun Story Walkthrough, Dialogue Choices, and Item Locations

This is a walkthrough and guide for Chapter 3b: A Land of Sand and Sun 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 3b Objectives

A Land of Sand and Sun Objectives

	A Land of Sand and Sun Objectives
1	The chapter opens with a quick cutscene, as well as a dialogue choice from Idore. Dialogue Choice: Talking to Idore
2	Afterwards, you will be sent to the World Map. Main Story unlocked: Central Hyzante Side Story unlocked: Whiteholm Castle
3	Proceed to Central Hyzante. Watch the cutscene and move on to the Exploration Phase Exploration phase feature unlocked: Merchants—sells rare items not available in the Encampment.
4	After the Exploration Phase, you will be sent to the World Map. Main Story unlocked: Central Hyzante
5	Make the necessary preparations at the Encampment before heading to Central Hyzante to battle Plinius. Battle unlocked: Apprehending the Rebels
6	A cutscene ensues and Corentin will join your forces.
7	Afterwards, you will be sent to the World Map. Main Story unlocked: Central Hyzante Side Story unlocked: Ironstone
8	Proceed to Central Hyzante and watch a cutscene. End of Chapter 3b: A Land of Sand and Sun

A Land of Sand and Sun Dialogue Choices

Talking to Idore

Prompt	Choices and Effects
The hierophant would hear your true thoughts on the endeavor.	I think it a significant stepping stone toward peace between the three nations. (Increases Morality)
I think it a valuable endeavor that will fairly profit everyone. (Increases Utility)
I fear the intentions of the three nations are not aligned. I sense a storm is brewing on the horizon. (Increases Liberty)

Chapter 3b Exploration Phase

Key Interactions

Frederica Interaction

Where to Find	Just outside of the Ministry.
Prompt	Choices and Effects
I always knew that the Goddess and Her followers looked upon the Roselle with disdain, yet I cannot help but worry for my people...	The sins they atone for are not their own. One cannot help but wonder why they must continue to pay for them... (Increases Liberty)
This has less to do with the Goddess's Teachings than it does producing salt. It makes me wonder why other citizens do not labor at the Source... (Increases Utility)
I find it difficult to understand why, in this nation that touts equality, the Roselle must suffer such discrimination... (Increases Morality)

Exharme Interaction

Where to Find	Just outside of the Ministry.
Prompt	Choices and Effects
It is not wealth that drives Hyzante, but the faith and happiness of her people.	But we cannot ignore wealth's importance in the equation. How has the Holy State achieved such balance? (Increases Utility)
It seems idealistic to think a nation can be built on faith alone. If the people are left dissatisfied, will their faith not waver? (Increases Morality)
But what is it that brings the people such happiness? I thought the answer different for everyone. (Increases Liberty)

Information Locations

Exharme Marcial

Where to Find	Speak with a Hyzantian Soldier near where Exharme Marcial is.

The Saintly Seven of Hyzante

Where to Find	Speak with Exharme.

Sorsley's Responsiblities

Where to Find	Speak with Sorsely.

Notes Locations

All Notes Locations
	Marvels of Norzelia, Vol. 3 On the table in the house near where Roland is standing.
	Treatment Notes Bedside table left of Anna

Item Locations

All Item Locations
	HP Recovery Pellet Just outside of the Ministry of Medicine.
	Icestone In a Purple Chest in the house near where Roland is standing.
	Icestone In one of the beds in the Ministry.
	Ice Amulet In one of the beds in the Ministry.

Cat Location

Where to Find	In between the main street and houses.

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 3b Battle and Strategies

Apprehending the Rebels Map and Battle Information

Recommended Level: 4	Enemy Units: 9
Weather:	Clear	Wind:	Breezy
Victory Conditions:	Defeat Plinius.
Defeat Conditions:	Lose all allied forces.
Battle Spoils:		・HP Recovery Pellet 1 ・Large HP Recovery Pellet 1

Recommended Deployed Units

Serenoa Required	Roland Reco.	Frederica Reco.	Geela Reco.

Maximum # of Deployed Units is 7

Battle Strategies

Use Benedict's Raging Beast on Exharme

Exharme will actively pursue the fleeing Plinius. Since he is AI-controlled, you can help him take down Plinius easier by using Benedict's Raging Beast on him.

Raging Beast

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

Take Advantage of Anna's Aptitudes

At this point in the game, Anna is one of your best offensive bets especially if she has unlocked Throw Poison. Her Act Twice ability can enable her to attack an enemy, and use her next movement session to chase after Plinius.

Roland on the other hand has the natural mobility to keep up with Exharme. With his mobility, he can easily set up back attacks and follow-up attacks with Exharme and Anna.

Exploit Weaknesses using Corentin

Corentin's Ice attacks are strong against the opposing rebels. By default, he wil be on the left side on the map with Exharme. Unlike Exharme, he is controlled by the player!

Frosty Fetters

Deal ice-type magic damage to a single enemy, have a chance to silence them for 2 turn(s), and freeze the ground. Power: 51 Range: 1-4 (Height -10 - +10)

There will be mobs that will block your way from getting to Plinius, Corentin's Frosty Fetters will make quick work of these foes as the rebels are weak against it. Clear the mobs with Corentin so that Exharme and his supporting cast can easily take out Plinius!

Chapter 3b General Tips

Depending on Difficulty, Consider Rushing Plinius

The benefits of rushing Plinius is that you end the battle early, however, you might miss out on Kudos and spoils by not taking out foes. Additionally, if you are playing on higher difficulties, it might not be the best idea to rush Plinius as:

1. Your units might clump up and get wiped by spells like Scorch if they do not have a surplus of levels.
2. You miss out on spoils that help you on your next battles.

Depending on your playstyle and goals, (e.g. Do you want to run through the story as fast as possible, or are you willing to farm Mock Battles a lot?) choose whether it is more efficient for you to rush him or not.

Triangle Strategy Related Guides

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Chapter 3: Whither the River Flows	Chapter 4: A New Dawn

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