Chapter 9a: March of the Smugglers Story Walkthrough, Dialogue Choices, and Item Locations

This is a walkthrough and guide for Chapter 9a: March of the Smugglers 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 9a Objectives

March of the Smugglers Objectives

	March of the Smugglers Objectives
1	The chapter opens with Serenoa, Hughette, and Erador finalizing their preparations for the illegal salt delivery.
2	After the cutscene, you will be sent to the World Map. Main Stories unlocked: Wolffort Streets, Whiteholm Castle
3	Proceed to Whiteholm Castle and watch a cutscene about Cordelia reflecting on her duties as queen.
4	Afterwards, head to Wolffort Streets to hear about Sorsley's salt transport instructions from Benedict. Main Story unlocked: Abandoned Village
5	Proceed to the Abandoned Village and prepare to set up camp. In the meantime, you are to explore the place. Exploration Phase unlocked: Abandoned Village
6	After setting up camp, Anna and Benedict will report to Serenoa that the salt has been stolen. Main Story unlocked: Abandoned Village
*	Note: Before heading out to battle, if you chose to surrender Roland in previous Chapters, it is recommended to level him up first at the Encampment for him to catch up from the rest of the party.
7	Proceed to the Abandoned Village and get ready to have a rematch with some familiar faces. Battle unlocked: A Rematch with Bandits
8	After defeating and recovering the stolen goods, the party carries on with the transportation of the illegal salt.
9	Upon arriving at the meeting point, Serenoa and his allies are surprised to see who they're dealing the salt with. End of Chapter 9a: March of the Smugglers

Chapter 9a Exploration Phase

Key Interactions

Hughette Interaction

Where to Find	Talk to Hughette
Prompt	Choices and Effects
Do you think he's lost himself in his desire for revenge?	Hughette, as his loyal vassal, I ask that you stand by his side. (Increases Morality)
It may just be a show of his determination as a warrior. He might be trying to steel himself for the battles that lie ahead. (Increases Utility)
I understand your concern, but excessive displays may only make things worse. Pray, speak to him as you always do. (Increases Liberty)

Roland Interaction

Where to Find	Talk to Roland
Prompt	Choices and Effects
Serenoa, I know it is too late for second thoughts, yet I cannot help but fear someone will see through my disguise...	I think the real Ser Maxwell would hold himself with more confidence, even in enemy territoy. (Increases Liberty)
We will make sure your true identity is kept a secret, of that you have my word. We can overcome anything together. (Increases Morality)
With House Ende's support, we could strike back at the duchy. You must embody the Dawnspear if we are to succeed. (Increases Utility)

Notes Locations

All Notes Locations
	Old Wanted Poster By the house behind Hughette

Item Locations

All Item Locations
	Poison Recovery Pellet Corner of the wall next to Frederica
	Ranged Windstone Top of the elevated land behind Hughette
	700 Coin Behind the house next to Roland
	Fury Recovery Pellet Top of the elevated land in front of Erador
	Immobility Recovery Pellet At the rooftop of the house between Anna and Erador
	1200 Coin Crate in front of Benedict

Cat Location

Where to Find	In a corner, behind an abandoned 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 9a Battle and Strategies

A Rematch With Bandits Map and Battle Information

Recommended Level: 14	Enemy Units: 13
Weather:	Rain	Wind:	Breezy
Victory Conditions:	Decimate the enemy forces.
Defeat Conditions:	Lose all allied forces.
Battle Spoils:		・Large HP Recovery Pellet x1 ・Iron x2 ・Timber x3 ・Crystal x1 ・Medal of Bravery x1 ・Ranged Firestone x1 ・Bangle of Vitality x1

Recommended Deployed Units

Serenoa Required	Hughette Reco.	Erador Reco.	Frederica Reco.
Jens Reco.

Maximum # of Deployed Units is 10

Battle Strategies

Fire from Rooftops Using Hughette

By now, it's no secret that Hughette has the best mobility out any of the party members.

Take advantage of the town's rooftops in order to rain down arrows from a safe distance.

Mages, in particular, are easier to defeat when taking back attacks, so position your units wisely!

Use Lightning Magic to Spread Damage

Since the battle takes place in rainy weather, there are many puddles on the map you can take advantage of using Lightning spells.

Spread damage all over the battlefield by luring enemies to puddles, then using Lightning magic.

Just make sure your units aren't stepping on puddled terrain so as to prevent accidental damage and paralysis from these attacks!

Bring Immobility Recovery Pellets

Many of the enemy archers in the battle will fire arrows that can Immobilize your units.

It is recommended to bring enough Immobility Recovery Pellets to keep the fight going.

Double Items

Use 2 items in quick succession. Power: - Range: 0-0 (Height -0 - +0)

Players can also use Medina's Double Items ability to heal status ailments quicker!

Reach High Places Using Jens

In the main deployment area there are two cliffs that cannot be traversed by units with a low Jump stat.

A good workaround for this is to use Jens' Ladder ability to flank enemy units from the side instead of funneling everyone into the town square.

Exploit Trish's Weakness to Ice Magic

Icy Breath

Deal ice-type magic damage to all enemies within range and freeze the ground. Power: 34 Range: 0-4 (Height -10 - +10)

Though the battle's stronger boss is Travis, his daughter Trish can deal ample amounts of damage when left unchecked.

Thankfully, she is weak to Ice attacks. It is recommended to use either Corentin or Narve's Icy Breath, to deal significant damage to Trish.

List of All Ice Abilities

Chapter 9a General Tips

Use the Terrain to Your Advantage

Aside from placing ranged units on higher ground as well as being able to deal more damage for melee units on elevated squares, you can also use the terrain to give it certain effects with spells!

While terrain that is affected by magic could work to your advantage, it could sometimes do more bad than good for your units when executed poorly as it could cause unwanted occurrences like inflicting damage when on the square.

Be sure to hover over the squares to understand the type of terrain you are working with!

Types of Terrain and Effects

Triangle Strategy Related Guides

Previous and Next Chapters

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Chapter 9: Dwindling Light	Chapter 10a: Beneath a Frigid Sky

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