Jade Cocoon Story of the Tamamayu
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Genki
Published_By:
Crave
Released On:
01 Jan 1999
A young boy named Momotaros lives with his family on a small island surrounded by water. His mom is sick and can only communicate through a magical, gemstone-like object called a "Jade Cocoon". The Jade Cocoon allows her to see the past and present, but she's unable to speak or move due to her illness. Momotaros decides to set out on a journey to save his mother and uncover the secrets behind the Jade Cocoon.
The gameplay in Jade Cocoon Story of the Tamamayu is primarily focused on exploration and battling enemies. Players control Momotaros as he navigates through various environments, including forests, temples, and cities. The game features a unique battle system where players can collect and train creatures called "Kokopan" to fight alongside them.
Jade Cocoon Story of the Tamamayu was released for the PlayStation on July 29th, 1999, and is classified as a role-playing game (RPG). The game's story explores themes of family, friendship, and self-discovery, making it appealing to both children and adults.
UPC-A:
4036636010164 (Great Britain)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a monster-catching RPG where you play as Levant, a "Cocoon Master" tasked with venturing into a cursed forest to capture and purify "Minions" using a magical flute. You'll explore the world, battle monsters, and uncover the truth behind a looming apocalypse to save your village and the one you love.
Story
Laws of the Forest
Spinning cocoons yields our daily bread. Prayer brings purification. These are the laws for living in harmony with the forest.
The Curse of Alcana
The people of Parel are being terrorized by horrible monsters, known as Minions, from the Curse of Alcana. Though the villagers fought the Minions, they still coexisted with the forest.
This changed when the Onibubu, the Locusts of Apocalypse, attacked the town without warning, plunging many villagers into a deep and endless sleep.
Levant's Quest
Syrus once had a great hunter, a Cocoon Master, who could capture Forest Minions and soothe their miserable hearts. But the Cocoon Master disappeared several years ago, and his whereabouts are still unknown.
All hope is not lost. The village has proclaimed young Levant the new Cocoon Master and sent him into the Forest in a desperate attempt to save them.
During his difficult and lonely quest, Levant will learn much of the world around him: the origin of the Curse of Alcana, the power of the Forest God, Elrihm, the brilliance of His Divine Minions, the cursed legacy of the Nagi people, and even the truth of his own fate.
As he ventures into the depths of the forest, Levant will face countless ordeals as he fights the Minions. His holy tasks are to restore nature's lost harmony, decide the fate of his world, and learn to protect and care for the one he loves.
Key Terms
The following section defines terms you will come across while playing Jade Cocoon.
Cocoon Master
A hunter who captures and summons Forest Minions by playing his flute. Each village in Parel has a Cocoon Master who is a descendant of a long line of Cocoon Masters.
The Law states that Cocoon Masters who have come of age must marry a Nagi woman to carry out cocoon purification. They are feared and despised by villagers, probably due to their mysterious powers and frequent encounters with Forest Minions.
Nagi People
A tribe bestowed with the power of Elrihm, God of the Forest. Having survived a history of persecution, their greatest desire is the freeing of their souls that is to occur at the Time of Gathering.
They use the power of Elrihm to create divine barriers and purify Minions' souls. One Nagi woman is sent to each village to marry its Cocoon Master.
Divine Magic
The power of Elrihm possessed by the Nagi people. The Nagi wife of a Cocoon Master uses this power to purify and spin cocoons.
Cocoons that have been purified become white cocoons that can be spun into valuable silk. However, each time a Nagi woman spins one, she is inflicted by the misery of the beast within, which appears as strange patterns known as cursed brandings all over her body.
Forest Minions
These monsters were once normal animals. Cocoon Masters and the Nagi people call them Forest Minions because legend says that Elrihm transformed them into horrible beasts.
Those that have been captured in a cocoon and purified by divine magic are specifically known as divine beasts.
Beasts of Knowledge
Refers to humankind. They are so named because the divine spirit Amos gave them their flesh and the divine spirit Mamon gave them their knowledge. Elrihm, the God of Creation and God of the Forest, entrusted these spirits with bringing life to the forest.
Village of Syrus
The village of the legendary Lion of Parel. It lies on the edge of Parel's immense forest. The village profits from its high-quality silk thread, particularly that from white cocoons.
It has repulsed attacks from the forest countless times, but ultimately it is attacked by Onibubu, the Locusts of the Apocalypse.
Early Stages of the Game
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The Divine Barrier breaks, and the Onibubu, the Locusts of the Apocalypse, attack the village.
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Garai teaches you about being a Cocoon Master. She gives you the flute that proves you are a Cocoon Master.
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You meet Koris, the Blue Cocoon Master, right after entering the Beetle Forest. He trains you in the art of fighting the Forest Minions.
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After searching through the Beetle Forest, you finally meet Koris at his cottage deep in the woods. He tells you about the Calabas herb and gives you the key to the Dragonfly Forest.
Dialogue Snippets
Mahbu
The tune of Cocoon Master is such a gentle sound...
Grotta
Hordes of enraged beasts have broken through the Divine Barrier and attacked the village. What can this mean?
Green Man
Kid from Syrus? What are you doing out here?
Garai
Finding the Calabas Herb is important, but first you must learn to fend for yourself. The path of training is a difficult one. Ask me anything.
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Attacks and defense
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Capture
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Summons
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Merge
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Goodbye
Lui
Here's the Beetle Key. The Chief gave it to me to look after.
Enemies & Characters
Levant
A young man born to a long-line of Cocoon Masters and the hero of the game. He was raised by his mother since his father Riketz disappeared when he was an infant.
Mahbu
She's the childhood friend and fiancé of the game's hero, who has trouble accepting her role in society. As a Nagi woman, custom dictates that she must marry the town Cocoon Master when he comes of age.
Garai
Old Nagi woman who has taken care of Mahbu since she was a child. As a shaman with extraordinary magical power, she helps Levant with his ordeals.
Phio
Nagi woman and mother of Levant. She was wed to Riketz as determined by the ancient Law and still loves him and waits his return, despite his disappearance.
Jibara
Shaman of Syrus and a descendant of the Alchemists of Gehenna Pale. Jibara controls village politics in the shadows.
Kelmar
Blacksmith's son and Levant's best friend. Kelmar is a sort of leader among the village youths and is a little concerned about Mahbu.
Lui
Youth who resides in the Watchtower Hut at the village entrance. He has vowed to become a stronger warrior to avenge his parents' death at the hands of Forest Minions.
Grotta
Chief of Syrus. With the real power in Jibara's hands, Grotta is but a symbol of authority and spends most of his time secluded within his estate.
Yajako and Ada
Husband and wife who run the Blacksmith shop and are Kelmar's parents. Yajako is a stubborn man who says little, while Ada tends to be a bit of a busybody, but is generous and kind.
Koris, the Blue Cocoon Master
A proud and independent Cocoon Master who has built a cottage in the depths of the Beetle Forest. He was a good friend of Riketz and has been helping Syrus by hunting Forest Minions since Riketz disappeared.
Forest People
Guardians of the Divine Tree. Rumor has it that they can be found in the Spider Forest.
Shabs
Snake-like Minions whose elemental properties vary by shab, though they are still of the same species. Their main attack is biting.
Mushab
A Fire elemental Shabs Minion.
Rashab
A Fire elemental Shabs Minion.
Mukshab
A Water elemental Shabs Minion.
Marrdres
A Wind elemental Shabs Minion.
Dress
Wolf- or dog-like Minions that attack with their sharp teeth and claws.
Patdres
A Fire elemental Dress Minion.
Raddres
A Water elemental Dress Minion.
Chus
Ogre- or humanoid-like Minions. They are more intelligent than apes and have their own language.
Raddichu
Earth
Dosuchu
Water
PatalChu
Fire
HambuS
Strange-looking minions with bird-like feet, sharp claws, and spherical body. Hambus move by hopping.
Terhambu
Earth
Mukhambu
Water
Doshambu
Wind
Controls
Directional buttons
Moves between selections onscreen
<Circle> button
Displays detailed information
L1 button
Sends a message
<X> button
Select
<Triangle> button
Quit
<Square> button
Rearranges equipment
R1 and R2 buttons
Switches between pages (status screen and equipment purchasing etc.)
<Up arrow> button
Move forward
<Left arrow> button
Turn left
<Right arrow> button
Turn right
<Down arrow> button
Move backwards
<Circle>
Display status screen
<Triangle> button or L2 button
Run
<X>
Actions such as conversation, picking up things, and opening doors.
<Up arrow> directional button + <Square> button
Run
<right arrow> and <left arrow> directional buttons
select what you want to view (Menu bar)
<up arrow> and <down arrow> directional buttons
select what you want to use (equipment)
<circle button>
displays detailed information for the selected equipment
How to Play
Starting & Ending Games
This section describes how to start, load, save, and end games.
Starting a Game
Insert the Jade Cocoon disc, then turn on your PlayStation. The opening movie will play once the disc has loaded. You can skip the movie by pressing the START button.
The title screen will appear when the movie ends or is skipped.
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Select [Start New Game] to begin a new game or play it from the beginning.
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Select [Continue] to play a game in progress.
Saving and Loading
You can save games onto MEMORY CARDS (sold separately). Stand in front of any Save Stones located in certain buildings and parts of the forest, then press the <X> button. The save game screen will appear.
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Select [Save], then select the MEMORY CARD slot containing your MEMORY CARD.
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After seeing the list of your MEMORY CARD's contents, select the block where you will save the game. Each game uses one block.
To continue a game in progress:
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Select [Load].
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Select the MEMORY CARD slot containing the game you want to continue.
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After seeing the list of your MEMORY CARD's contents, select the game you want to load.
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Selecting [Continue], or pressing the <Triangle> button, returns you back to where you entered this menu.
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Choosing [End Game] will exit the current game and return you to the title screen.
Important Note
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Never remove the MEMORY CARD while saving or loading games. Doing so may destroy data stored on the MEMORY CARD.
Playing the Game
This section describes the overall flow of the game. Jade Cocoon allows you to play as the hero, capture and raise monsters, and meld them into new beasts.
Game Flow
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Search through buildings and Forests
The game unfolds as you speak with various characters and experience different events. You will be able to visit new places that were originally closed to you as time goes on.
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Fight
Battles begin when you approach a Forest Minion. Battles are important for capturing Minions and honing your monsters' skills.
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Merge monsters
You can merge captured monsters. You can then take the resulting new monsters with you to further train them by fighting.
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Clear events
By repeating the above game flow, you will clear various events and progress forward in the story.
Name Entry
When you start a game from the beginning, you will see a screen for entering your hero's name. A similar screen appears during the game to change monsters' names. If you want to use another name besides Levant, enter it here.
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Use the R1 and R2 buttons to select capital letters, lowercase letters, numbers, or symbols.
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Use the directional buttons to select the characters to enter. You can select up to 10 characters.
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Confirm your selection by pushing the <X> button, or L1.
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The [triangle] button or L2 can be used to delete one character.
Name Entry Options
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[Delete]: Deletes the entire name you entered.
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[Reset]: Returns the name to its default setting (Levant).
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[End]: Enters the name and completes the name entry process.
When you have finished entering the name, move the cursor to [End] and press the <X> button.
Conversations and Events
To talk to people, move your character directly in front of them, then press the <X> button. When you see a list of choices, use the <up arrow> and <down arrow> directional buttons to make a selection, then press the <X> button to enter it. Red words sometimes seen within messages indicate they are very important to the game.
Game Map
The locations your character can move to are displayed in the lower-left corner of the game map. Select the location you want to go to, then press the <X> button. The list of locations scrolls as you move through it.
You will see a confirmation screen once you select a location. If you want to move to the selected location, choose Yes. If you change your mind, choose No to return to the game map.
Movement in Buildings & Forests
Moving
Use the directional buttons to move your character through buildings and forests. You can run by pressing the <triangle> button, L2 button, or <up arrow> directional button + <square> button.
Picking Up Objects
You can pick up and collect objects you find in buildings and forests. Move your character directly in front of the object, then press the <X> button. You cannot use weapons and armor you pick up until you equip them.
Warp Pads
Sometimes you may find a warp pad. Standing on one of these warps you to another warp pad within the same forest. However, you must have the Warp amulet for the forest in question before they will work.
Status Screen
Pressing the <Circle> button in buildings and forests displays a screen where you can check your character's status.
Character Information
Displays your character's name and hit points (HP) among other things. As the HP bar lowers, it changes from blue to red.
Cocoons
Displays how many of what kinds of cocoons you currently have.
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Empties: Shows the number of empty cocoons you have.
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Fireflies: Shows the number of cocoons in which you have successfully captured Min
Tips & Maps
Capture Minions To Gain Levels
You can gain experience points by capturing Forest Minions. You will not get any experience points if you kill them.
Work Hard At Raising Your Monsters
You must employ the monsters you have raised through fighting. Use your monsters to fight whenever possible so that they can gain levels.
Increase Your Abilities By Equipping Items
Your capture ability will increase as you gain levels, but your hit points (HP) and abilities will not. Abilities will only increase by equipping yourself with items such as weapons and armor.
Heal Whenever Possible
The only way to heal yourself while in the forest is to use medicinal herbs. When you are really tired and running low on medicinal herbs, return to Mahbu for healing.
Spin Cocoons For Money
You can get money by selling the silk spun from cocoons in which you captured Minions. The higher the monster's level, the more valuable the cocoon is.
Listen To What The Villagers Have To Say
The villagers who you meet will tell you stories and legends about the land of Parel as well as give you information about their own background. Listen to what they have to say so that you will gain a deeper understanding of the history of Parel.
Seek The Secret Minion
The following folklore about Minions is told through the land of Parel: Its power so great as not to fear even God, Separated into light and darkness and imprisoned by Elrihm, When the separated powers meet again, The Minion shall be resurrected. It is up to you to find out what will happen when the two powers are once again united.
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