This is a walkthrough and guide for Chapter 9b: To Desert's End 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 9b Objectives

To Desert's End Objectives

	To Desert's End Objectives
1	The chapter opens with Serenoa accepting Sorsley's offer. Little does Sorsley know that the members of House Wolffort has something under their sleeve.
2	After a quick cutscene, you will be sent to the World Map. Main Stories unlocked: Citadel of the Sands, Whiteholm Castle Side Story unlocked: Central Hyzante
3	Proceed to Whiteholm Castle and watch a cutscene about Cordelia reflecting on her duties as queen.
4	Afterwards, head to the Citadel of the Sands to hear about Benedict's plan to head to the capital of Hyzante instead of going to the Grand Duchy. Main Story unlocked: Valley of Dunes Side Stories unlocked: Citadel of the Sands, Central Hyzante
5	Proceed to the Valley of Dunes and scout the area. Exploration Phase unlocked: Valley of Dunes
6	After exploration, you will be sent to the World Map. Main Story unlocked: Valley of Dunes
7	Head to the Valley of Dunes and prepare for a battle against unexpected guests. Battle unlocked: The Battle of Booker's Brigade 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.
8	After the battle, watch a quick cutscene as Booker attempts his escape.
9	Serenoa and his allies head to capital of Hyzante, reporting Sorsley's illicit salt dealings to Kamsell. End of Chapter 9b: To Desert's End

Chapter 9b Exploration Phase

Key Interactions

Erador Interaction

Where to Find	Talk to Erador
Prompt	Choices and Effects
But worry not, I'll keep ye safe, even if they try to ambush us!	Do keep your voice down, Erador. They'll not ambus us so easily if they cannot hear us coming. (Increases Liberty)
If House Ende attacks, they would hand us the chance to secure a witness to their crimes. (Increases Utility)
All that matters is that Frederica and Roland remain safe. Guard them with your life. (Increases Morality)

Anna Interaction

Where to Find	Talk to Anna
Prompt	Choices and Effects
I felt eyes on me. Multiple times. I pray they were not the enemy's.	Any trap House Ende sets is a good opportunity to secure a witness to their crimes. (Increases Utility)
We cannot be sure they were. Perhaps it was someone...sympathetic to your cause, as it were? (Increases Liberty)
I know of no better spy than you. If the worst comes to pass, the order was mine, and I shall answer for it. (Increases Morality)

Item Locations

All Item Locations
Enlarge	1200 Coin Right of Geela
Enlarge	Ranged Windstone Behind Erador
Enlarge	Poison Recovery Pellet By the tree next to Benedict
Enlarge	700 Coin Left of Anna
Enlarge	Fortifying Spice Northwest of Hughette

Chapter 9b Battle and Strategies

The Battle of Booker's Brigade Map and Battle Information

Recommended Level: 14	Enemy Units: 13
Weather:	Clear	Wind:	Breezy
Victory Conditions:	Decimate the enemy forces.
Defeat Conditions:	Lose all allied forces.
Battle Spoils:		・HP Recovery Pellet x2 ・Iron x4 ・Stone x2 ・Fiber x1 ・Crystal x1 ・Medal of Bravery x1

Recommended Deployed Units

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

Maximum # of Deployed Units is 10

Battle Strategies

Bring Poison Recovery Pellets

Poison can feel trivial at first, but will be a major hindrance towards the end of a battle!

The main boss of the battle, Brook, is a poisoner who will most likely inflict poison on to your units.

Be sure to bring enough Poison Recovery Pellets for your units to prevent gradual damage throughout the battle!

Create Ladders Using Jens

With high cliffs, the map can be hard to traverse. However, Jens' ability, Ladder, will make moving units much easier.

Use it to transfer units on top of the cliffs with less enemies and establish a foothold there!

Use Erador to Avoid Being Flanked

When retreating from below the ledge and climbing upwards, enemies will sure come running down.

Ram Foe

Deal physical damage to a single enemy, knock them back 5 squares and move forward 1 square. Power: 62 Range: 1-1 (Height -2 - +2)

Use Erador to slow enemies down. His ability Ram Foe, will send enemies backwards and even deal damage if two enemy units are struck.

Focus on Only One Side of the Cliff

Upon being ambushed like Brook does to Serenoa and his allies, spreading out is not recommended.

Holding a side of the clifftop should be the highest priority. Other than using Ladder, Hughette can fly to the top of the cliffs with ease.

Finally, using the Quietus Lightwave to teleport strong characters like Serenoa, will help clear the cliffs much faster.

Chapter 9b General Tips

Take Advantage of the Aptitudes of Other Recruits

Traverse high terrain with ease using Jens' Ladder ability!

The units recruited from Character Stories, have very unique Aptitudes and can be highly beneficial for battle when executed properly.

However, some characters only show up once a certain condition has been met. Be sure to check out our characters guide so you won't miss out on any recruits!

List of Characters and How to Recruit

Take Advantage of Quietuses

Quietuses are an extremely helpful set of commands that can help your units in a multitude of ways. To name a few, certain Quitetuses can influence turn count, damage dealt, unit positioning, and more.

Provided that you have the Quietus Points for them, using these commands will make Serenoa and his allies a force to be reckoned with.

Quietuses Guide: List and How to Use

Triangle Strategy Related Guides

Previous and Next Chapters

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Chapter 9: Dwindling Light	Chapter 10b: In the Shadows of Suspicion

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