Bale (王都ベール, Ōto Bēru, "Imperial City Bel") is the capital of Basil, the northern state in the country of Serdio.
Appearance[]
The city of Bale resembles a city during the renaissance. The roofs are topped with what appears to be clay tiles while the base of building are often composed of stone. The entire city has a "wavey" design too, which is most evident in the metal workings of the city that bend or curve around the river. Bale's look is in contrast with the look of Kazas in the rivaling state of Imperial Sandora, which looks more industrial. Like Fletz in Tiberoa, Bale is surrounded by rivers and has a large channel flowing through the center and beneath the city. The trees are golden and auburn as though it were autumn.
In-game[]
Bale is the first town visited by Dart to have all four town features - Item Shop, Weapon Shop, Clinic and Hotel. Its hotel is also the cheapest, costing only 10G per stay.
There is a underground jetty under Indels Castle. It can only be accessed via underground waterway and to do this Dart has to buy Good Spirits from the nearby inn and give it to Dran, who is drunk and blocking the way. The waterway is located under the big fountain in the main street.
Bale is the first of the temporary locations for Martel, who is looking for Stardust to cure her child.
Story[]
Chapter 1: The Serdian War[]
When Dart and company arrive at Bale, Lavitz says that they need to go see King Albert first and tell him about Feyrbrand and the Imperials' advance into Basil. Once at Indels Castle, Dart asks if Shana can stay at the castle out of harms way. Albert explains that it is not possible, as no place in the country is safe anymore because of the Dragon. Dart retracts his request and asks Minister Noish about the Black Monster. Noish explains that most if not all information about the Black monster was destroyed during a fire. Instead he tells them about the Dragon Campaign that took place 11,000 years ago. A soldier walks in and tells Albert that the war meeting is ready to begin. Albert suggests that Dart and Shana enjoy the veiw in the adjacent room. Shana hastely excuses herself and Dart does the same to follow her.
On the veranda, Dart and Shana wonder how Seles is. Lavitz enters and explains that the town is well and they will be able to rebuild once the war is over. He then reveals that Sandora is readying itself to attack Hoax using the dragon and he plans to head there to maintain the battle line. Dart then becomes determined to go with Lavitz to end the war before carrying on with his journey. Shana also says she wants to go. Lavitz says that Bale has shops where they can gather supplies and stay at his mother's home.
Lavitz showing Dart his "treasure", the beautiful view of the golden leaves of the town of Bale
At Lavitz's home his mother confuses Shana for Lavitz's new bride. He quickly explains that she is Darts sweetheart. Saddened, Lavitz's mother tells Dart that he needs to speak up next time and tells Lavitz that he needs to find a girl like Shana. She continues to ask if he would be staying for the day but tells him to at least have lunch if he couldn't stay. Shana offers her help in making lunch. While the women make lunch Lavitz gives Dart a tour of his home. When they make it to the library Lavitz shows Dart his "treasure". He moves the ladder to the window and invites Dart to the roof. On the roof is a perfect view of Indels Castle. Seeing this view every day Lavitz grew up hoping to be an admired knight like his father. Lavitz compares his desire to protect his country to that of Dart's desire to protect Shana. Some one calls from below and tells them that the food is ready. When they finish their meal they prepare to go to Hoax.
After the Serdian War[]
When the party reaches Tiberoa, they can return to Serdio. A lot of people in Lavitz's hometown will discuss him as they have heard about his death. Minister Noish acts as Albert's deputy in Serdio's day-to-day businesses and manages the peaceful country.
If the player goes Lavitz' house to visit his mother, you will find out she is living with the refugee family that the company met at the Prairie. Lavitz' mother can be met in deep sadness over the loss of her son, however, the Sandoran family gives her some comfort and is in deep gratitude for Lavitz inviting them to his home, and in later stages of the game, Lavitz' mother is overjoyed at the child of the family calling her "grandmother".
Treasure[]
- Healing Breeze - barn
- 50G
- 20G x2
- Portrait of Lavitz
- Sparkle Arrow
- Active Ring
- 100G
- 50G
- 20G
Stardust[]
Upon the first visit, Lavitz' mother is blocking the route to Stardust in the kitchen until the next morning.
| In the well outside Lavitz' house. | 
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| Bucket of spears in the Weapon Shop. | 
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| Inside a fireplace on the first floor of Indels Castle. | 
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| The top left music room on the third floor of Indels Castle. | 
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| When riding the boat, choose to get off when given the option near a door. Go through the door and search the barrels at the north end of the room. | 
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| Inside the kitchen of Lavitz' house. | 
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Shops[]
There is no need to buy any of the Armor or Weapons here, except the Sallet. Two is good: They're cheap. One is fine: 10% Accuracy isn't a big deal when your base is 100%. But there will be two male Dragoons by the time you can buy an Armet in Kazas, so the extra Magic attack would see some use. And there is no other male helm that gives Accuracy.
The buyable items can also be found at the following locations:
- Bastard Sword in a chest in Limestone Cave
- Sparkle Arrow in a Treasure Chest in Indels Castle
- Plate Mail from Greham. Scale came with Lavitz
- Leather Jacket in a chest in Hellena Prison
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