Ar Tonelico Melody of Elemia
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Gust
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Banpresto
Released On:
07 Dec 2006
Arc the Lad: Winter of the Spirit and Fire is an action-packed RPG for the PlayStation 2. In a world ravaged by war, three individuals with extraordinary abilities must join forces to bring peace back to their shattered land.
The gameplay in Arc the Lad: Winter of the Spirit and Fire revolves around combat, exploration, and character development. Players control one of four protagonists as they battle against rival factions, uncover hidden secrets, and build relationships with non-playable characters. With a unique blend of real-time battles and turn-based strategies, Arc the Lad: Winter of the Spirit and Fire offers an immersive gaming experience.
Arc the Lad: Winter of the Spirit and Fire was released on 06 February 2007 for the PlayStation 2.
UPC-A:
4983164735833 (Japan)
Part #:
SLPS-73249 (Japan)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a fantasy RPG where players control Lyner, a Knight of Elemia, as he navigates a world built around a giant tower. He must protect Reyvateils, a rare species of songstress, and fight against mysterious viruses to prevent further disasters. The game blends exploration, combat, and a unique system of "Hymns" (magic songs) and "Cosmospheres" (Reyvateil consciousness) to drive the narrative.
Story
Reyvateil
There is a rare species of people in this world known as Reyvateil. The heroines in this game, Aurica and Misha, are different kinds of Reyvateils.
Aurica is a Third Generation, a mixed breed between Humans and Reyvateils. Not all mixed children become Reyvateils; only those born with the abilities can develop powers.
Reyvateils are always born female. Their characteristics include a very short life span and a tattoo called an Installer port that appears somewhere on their body.
Misha is a Pureblooded B-type, a genuine Reyvateil. They are similar to the Third Generation, except they have a very long life span and remain youthful until they are destroyed. They also have a tremendous amount of power, incomparable to those of the Third Generation.
Tenba & the Elemia Church
In the isolated world of Sol Ciel, people live on a floating island called the Wings of Horus.
There are two major organizations on this island: The Tenba Conglomerate, who try to use the lost technology found on the Tower to improve people's lifestyles, and the Elemia Church. The Elemia Church's goal is to revive the Trio of Elemia to lead the people to happiness. They take care of Reyvateils and use their power to help people, improving their lifestyles that way.
The two disasters that lead the world to destruction
In the past, Sol Ciel has experienced two major disasters that almost led to the end of the world. The land and sky were lost in the first disaster; the super civilization was lost in the second.
It is now the Third Era, the dawn of a new age. A time where people must cling to the Tower of Ar tonelico for their very lives.
Wings of Horus
A continent that floats on the outer walls of the Tower, most inhabitants of Sol Ciel live here. The Tower has granted them a technology called Grathmeld. People worked on this skill, and though their civilization was not highly advanced, they were able to enjoy a modest prosperity.
During the second disaster, one wing of the Tower had been destroyed. Along with many people, it disappeared into the rubble of the Sea of Death. Currently, only one of the Wings of Horus still exists.
Virus
They are born from the Altar of Apostles, but should not actually exist in physical forms. Most have the intent to cause harm to people.
In the upper levels of the Tower, the administrator, Shurelia, and her Knights of Elemia work to exterminate them. However, they also appear in the lower levels and the Wings of Horus, troubling the residents.
The knights of the Elemia Church and the mercenaries of Tenba have their forces to fight back against these outbreaks.
Apostles of Elemia
People who live in the upper levels of the Tower, in the city of Platina, are called Apostles of Elemia. The administrator, Shurelia, leads these people, the descendants of those who created the Tower of Ar tonelico in the past.
Their role is to maintain and preserve the operations of the Tower, and exterminate virus outbreaks from the Altar of Apostles. Lyner, the main character, becomes a Knight of Elemia to guard Shurelia.
Cosmosphere
In this world, "sound" exists as a natural wave that can be found anywhere. Through this, all Reyvateils are unconsciously connected to the Tower.
Each Reyvateil has a Standard Spiritual Frequency, and those with similar values can synchronize better (such as getting along better, or thinking the same way).
Based on a spectrum that uses this frequency wave, each Reyvateil's Logic (i.e., algorithms of programs, AI of robots) creates their consciousness and way of thought, which then shapes the individual. It is therefore very important to maintain this Logic.
During the era when Reyvateils were created, it was said to be possible to completely change their personality and consciousness with maintenance. But controlling the personality and memories would only occur in an extremely special case (since there was a time when people fought for Reyvateils' rights). So in reality, the process was mainly to [craft Songs = make magic].
The Reyvateils' Logic is referred to as a Cosmosphere, and is called the soulspace in the Third Era. The Cosmosphere, whether near or far, is always connected to the Tower, and is also connected to other Reyvateils.
Hymn Crystal (Hymns)
Hymns are songs that can control the Tower. Normally, these Hymns are sealed within a crystal.
When they are installed, a control key called the Hymn Code can be retrieved and used to activate its powers. In this story, Aurica and Misha use these Hymns to overcome many obstacles during their adventure.
Characters
LYNER BARSETT
"Hey, can't we just stop fighting? It's such a small world."
The main character. A very energetic young man with an adventurer's heart. He has a strong sense of responsibility, and hates dishonesty.
Although he often overreacts, he is hesitant when it comes to relationships (or rather just indecisive). He has a strong sense of responsibility, and is an energetic young man.
He was born in a city called Platina in the upper levels of the Tower. His father is a political official (currently the Commander of Platina), and so he is taught the ways of politics. But he has no interest whatsoever, and decides to pick up a sword and join the Knights of Elemia in search of adventure.
Controls
directional buttons
Select Destination
left analog stick
Select Destination
X button
Enter
△ button
None
□ button
None
O button
None
Enemies & Characters
AURICA NESTMILLE
One of the heroines of this story, she is a Third Generation Reyvateil, a mix between a Reyvateil and a Human, who can change songs into magic.
SHURELIA
The administrator of the Tower who lives in the Rinkernator, the uppermost part of the Tower, and often comes down to Platina to deal with serious Virus outbreaks.
MISHA ARSELLEC LUNE
One of the heroines of this story, she is a highly skilled, pureblooded B-type Reyvateil with strong innate powers, despite her clumsy nature and fear of heights.
AYATANE MICHITAKA
Lyner's best friend and a member of the Knights of Elemia, he is a sophisticated, kind, and talented young man who always looks out for Lyner.
JACK HAMILTON
A wandering gunman who travels the world, working for hire, and despite his love for women, he is a dependable, big brother type who protects his friends.
KRUSCHE ELENDIA
A Grathmeld engineer from Firefly Alley who knows a lot about airships and Grathnode items, and dreams of crossing the Blastline to the top of the Tower.
RADOLF SCHNEIZEN
A Cardinal of the Elemia Church and a priest warrior from the Lower World, he is a serious and stubborn individual with exceptional spear skills who prioritizes the people's happiness over the Goddesses' descent.
CLAIRE
A young woman who owns the bar in the airport city of Nemo and is a Class-B Reyvateil who sings healing Songs for the common people.
BOURD RADE
Tenba's second-in-command, formerly a strong warrior and expert in searching ruins, hired for his skills to join Tenba's Ruins Search Team.
BISHOP FALSS
The head priest (Bishop) of the Elemia Church, leading all Churches in Nemo and other floating islands.
LEARD BARSETT
A resident of the Upper World and the Commander of Platina, he is a skilled politician with solid popularity among the people.
TASTIELLA
The gatekeeper of the Pheyna Gate and the maintenance administrator of the Frozen Eye, with many responsibilities.
How to Play
Field Map
When you enter a town or dungeon, you will switch to the field map screen. You can move the main character with the directional buttons or the left analog stick.
On the field map, you can talk with people, gather information, go shopping, or obtain items. In a dungeon, you will encounter enemies while moving.
Field Map Screen Controls
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Directional buttons & left analog stick: Move Main Character
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X button: Talk/Examine
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A button: Go to Main Menu
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O button: Jump
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Square button: Action
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Triangle button: Select Action (Clockwise)
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L1 button: Select Action (Counter-clockwise)
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R1 button: Simple Map Display
Talk/Examine
In a town, face a person and press the X button to talk to them. You can talk to shop keepers across the counter to buy or sell.
If you find a treasure chest on the field, you can also press the X button to examine them.
Run
Move with the directional buttons or tilt the left analog stick farther to run.
Jump
You can jump by pressing the O button.
Encounter Bar
On fields such as a dungeon, where enemies will appear, you will be able to visually see the probability of encountering an enemy. The bar will change from blue to red as you walk around, red being the higher chance of an encounter with an enemy.
There is a set number of enemies that will appear on each field map. As you defeat each enemy, the bar will decrease, and when it becomes empty, no more enemies will appear.
Action
As the story progresses, and the Reyvateil in your party learns a support type magic called Green Magic, Lyner will become able to use Actions on the Field Map. There are 5 types of Actions in total that you will be able to use on the field.
You can light a candle to make a room brighter, or use lightning to supply power to a machine. There are many small events you must solve. In order for a Reyvateil to learn Green Magic, you must Dive and have them craft the Song for you.
Types of Green Magic
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Thunder Shot (Lightning): Break walls with lightning, or shock a little electric power to open a gate.
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Gale Shot (Wind): Blow things away, and get rid of obstacles.
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Glacial Ball (Ice): Freeze things, or open doors that react to ice.
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Fire Shot (Fire): Burn obstacles, or destroy them with fire.
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Sonic Shot (Sound): Activates gimmicks that react to sound.
Menu Screen
Command: Song Magic
Check the different Song Magic that the Reyvateil in your party has.
Song Magic Window
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GD(p.25) and Burst Incline: GD and the selected Song Magic's Burst incline is displayed. If you switch through the magic levels with the button, you can see the animation for each level of the Song Magic.
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Magic damage and explanation for selected Song Magic: The damage of the magic for each level is displayed. You can see a detailed explanation if you press the A button to switch the page.
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View List of available Song Magic: Select the Song Magic with the directional buttons to see the name of the magic and how many times you can use it. The window to the right shows the install situation for the Song Magic.
Field Map Screen Controls (Song Magic)
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Directional buttons & left analog stick: Select Song Magic
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Up/Down: Switch Character
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Left/Right: Confirm
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X Button: Switch Page
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A button: Switch Magic Level
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O button: Back
Command: Equipment
You can change the equipment on your characters. Select your favorite item from weapons, armor, and accessories. Only Reyvateils do not have equippable weapons, but they have costumes which you can make them wear.
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Switch Equipment: Change the currently equipped weapon, armor, or accessory.
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Enhance: Customize the items that you currently have equipped. Depending on the Grathnode Crystal, you can customize to a max of level 4.
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Costume: Equip the costume you have selected.
Command: Status
You can check the status of the characters in your party. You can also see their equipped weapons and character profiles. For Reyvateil characters in your party, you can also check the completion rate of their Cosmosphere.
Command: Card Collection
View a list of all the cards you have obtained in your adventure as a collection.
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Item: Check the details of each item.
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Monster: Read the details on the monster card.
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Person: Read the details on the person card.
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Secret Info: You can look for info about game strategies and tips such as hints on hidden paths and how to defeat a boss.
Command: Formation
You can change how the party members stand (front line/rear line). If you have more than 3 party characters, select which character you want to include in the battle, and which will wait outside the battle.
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Front Line: For the front line, you can select characters that have normal and skill attacks that would guard the Reyvateil in the back. If you have more than three party characters, select which ones will actually join the battle.
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Rear Line (Reyvateil): Select the Reyvateil that will take the rear support. If
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