Rainbow Butterfly Wood

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Rainbow Butterfly Wood is the second dungeon in Dark Chronicle and the main dungeon featured in Chapter 2: Resurrection of the Great Elder. Sindain is the accompanying village, although only inhabited by a collection of Firbits at first. The Rainbow Butterfly Wood introduces geostones as well as fishing. It is also the first time when you can take along support characters to aid you on your journey. Its name comes from the unique species of Rainbow Butterfly that live deep inside the forest.

History[]

Strange Tree[]

Before entering this floor, Monica noticed that Max's wrench is, according to her, not powerful enough for the local monsters. Thus she granted Max a number of crystals and synthesis points for his current weapon.

Fish Monster Swamp[]

Upon entering the fourth floor, Max and Monica noticed the missing Firbits that were looking for Holly. However, they did not want to leave due to having drunk the water from the Swamp located a short distance away. Three of the Firbits were idling, but a fourth was spending his time fishing. Upon approaching him, he appears to be thirsty and asked Max and Monica something to drink, notably Grape Juice, their most favorite drink. They gave him the juice and in return received a Fishing Rod and some Mimis.

They then walked past a much larger lake, the real fish monster swamp, and run into Master Utan, who was very weak for having eaten food belonging to the 'Holy One', namely Poison Apples. The 'Holy One' is a massive fish monster, known as King Mardan, who was also responsible for the Firbits' behavior. Using poisonous apples as bait, Max and Monica managed to fish up King Mardan and he agreed to restore the Firbits' behavior after receiving a Priscleen fish so he could clean his body.

The Firbits returned to Sindain and aided Max and Monica with the Carpenterion, introducing them to Georama. Later on, Master Utan recovered from his sickness and lifted the boulder blocking the exit path, leading deeper into the woods.

Rainbow Falls[]

Max and Monica eventually reach the end of the path and enter Rainbow Falls, home to a wide waterfall landscape and a small pond. They proceed to plant a Lafrescia Seed received from Jurak, and later use a Sundrop obtained from a Himarra to bloom a giant Lafrescia Flower, said to attract Rainbow Butterflies. Upon reaching to the top of the flower, the flower managed to attract one, which began attacking Max and Monica. After defeating the Rainbow Butterfly and restoring its sanity, it revealed itself to be Holly in human form. Holly explained her disappearance to Max and Monica, and gave a letter to give to the Firbits, and left afterwards.

Medals[]

Time Attack[]

The time trials here are easier to obtain, considering you now have at least four minutes rather than two in the Underground Water Channel. You have more time now to search for a key or for the Mimics, as long as you know where to go. But you still do not have time to collect the ABS and Gilda and to open all the chests at the same time. It is very useful to have Pau in your party, as he can spot Mimics and gives you the map layout of the floor at the very start.

Item Only[]

Erik's Improved Bombs are the quickest way to take out almost any enemy in the item only stages. However, if you want to save Improved Bombs, it might be useful to throw Poison Apples at monsters and follow up with Bomb Nuts or Stones. The Molers and Pixies are particularly annoying to take out, so remember than you can pick up other monsters and throw them at each other, stunning both and taking them out with bombs.

Fishing[]

Getting the fishing medals can take from a very short to a very long time, given the random nature of fishing. Evy and Petite Fish are both moderately effective in catching long Gobblers in this area.

Spheda[]

Spheda medals in this area are granted fewer hits than other dungeons; however, this is balanced by the fact that there are spaced trees where there would otherwise be walls in other dungeons. This is a mixed blessing, though, considering the tree-filled spaces are off course and will cost you your shot in the case it doesn't get all the way through the trees. This makes the Spheda medals more random than anything else, and can be very frustrating to play.

Floors[]

Frightening Forest[]

Contents
Total ABS / Gilda	272 / 304
Monsters	- Man-Eating Grass x8 - Skeleton Soldier x8 - Himarra x8 (Key)

Medals
Time Attack	4:45
Fishing Goal	70 cm
Spheda Reward	Treasure Chest Key x3
Floor Goal	Monica's Sword only

Strange Tree[]

Contents
Total ABS / Gilda	180 / 210
Monsters	- Moler x4 - Pumpkinhead x6 - Tore x5 (Key)

Medals
Time Attack	4:28
Fishing Goal	65 cm
Spheda Reward	Resurrection Powder
Floor Goal	Items only

Rolling Shells[]

Contents
Total ABS / Gilda	260 / 288
Monsters	- Man-Eating Grass x6 - Skeleton Soldier x6 - Himarra x6 - Tortoise x4 (Key)
Seal	Red Seal

Medals
Time Attack	4:30
Fishing Goal	46 cm
Spheda Reward	Stamina Drink x3
Floor Goal	Monica's Magic only

Fish Monster Swamp[]

For the giant fish monster, see King Mardan.

Upon entering the floor, talk to the rightmost Firbit fishing near the small pond. Giving him Grape Juice will exchange for his Fishing Rod and some bait, which will be needed later. Talking to Master Utan at the end of the floor will initiate a cutscene that will prompt Max and Monica to search for King Mardan. Just go to the giant swamp and use a Poison Apple as bait, and fish him out. King Mardan will then ask for a Priscleen fish, which can be fished out of the small pond.

After giving King Mardan the fish, he will free the Firbits from his spell, and you may return to Sindain to get started on the georama. Conda will give you some free items, and he will be in the back of the Blackstone One to sell you materials. Returning to the fish monster swamp, Master Utan will lift the boulder blocking the path, allowing access to the next floor.

This is a Geostone?[]

Contents
Total ABS / Gilda	188 / 236
Monsters	- Face of Prajna x4 - Moler x6 - Mimic x2 - Pumpkinhead x6 (Key)

Medals
Time Attack	5:00
Fishing Goal	50 cm
Spheda Reward	Level Up Powder x2
Floor Goal	Ridepod only

Noise in the Forest[]

Contents
Total ABS / Gilda	240 / 276
Monsters	- Fire Element x2 - Sonic Bomber x4 - Himarra x6 - Tore x5 (Key)

Medals
Time Attack	4:10
Fishing Goal	60 cm
Spheda Reward	Stamina Drink x2
Floor Goal	Max's Gun only

I'm a Pixie[]

Contents
Total ABS / Gilda	132 / 200
Monsters	- Face of Prajna x4 - Mimic x2 - King Mimic x1 - Pixie x6 (Key)
Seal	Blue Seal

Medals
Time Attack	4:16
Fishing Goal	66 cm
Spheda Reward	Armband Repair Powder x4
Floor Goal	Items only

Legendary Killer Snake[]

Contents
Total ABS / Gilda	352 / 392
Monsters	- Killer Snake x2 - Sonic Bomber x3 - Fire Element x6 - Ice Element x6 - Gyumo x5 (Key)

Medals
Time Attack	4:40
Fishing Goal	49 cm
Spheda Reward	Gun Repair Powder x4
Floor Goal	Ridepod only

Grotesque Spider Lady[]

Contents
Total ABS / Gilda	194 / 216
Monsters	- Spider Lady x6 - Tigriff x1 - King Mimic x1 - Hunter Fox x6 (Key)

Medals
Time Attack	4:26
Fishing Goal	50 cm
Spheda Reward	Gift Capsule x3
Floor Goal	Without Healing

Rainbow Falls Entrance[]

Contents
Total ABS / Gilda	236 / 272
Monsters	- Tigriff x2 - Sonic Bomber x3 - Gyumo x5 - Hunter Fox x4 (Key)
Seal	White Seal

Medals
Time Attack	4:00
Fishing Goal	68 cm
Spheda Reward	Treasure Chest Key x3
Floor Goal	Monica's Sword only

Rainbow Falls[]

For the boss battle with Rainbow Butterfly, see Rainbow Butterfly.

Rainbow Falls is at the end of the dungeon, but the Rainbow Butterfly will not appear without first completing Sindain's georama. First, a Lafrescia Seed obtained from Jurak needs to be planted, then its growth must be sped up using a Sundrop obtained from a Himarra by using Monica's monster transformation. After the Lafrescia Flower blooms, it will attract the Rainbow Butterfly, just climb the flower and you may proceed to fight it.

Star Path Floors[]

Looking for the Earth Gem[]

Contents
Total ABS / Gilda	2336 / 2164
Monsters	- Cursed Rose x6 - Zucky x6 - Mimic x2 - Spirit Flyer x6 (Key)

Medals
Time Attack	4:20
Fishing Goal	54 cm
Spheda Reward	Gift Capsule x3
Floor Goal	Without Healing

Something Rare Here![]

Contents
Total ABS / Gilda	1976 / 1884
Monsters	- Sylph x6 - Zucky x6 - Mad Tore x4 (Key)
Seal	Blue Seal

Medals
Time Attack	4:40
Spheda Reward	Ama no Murakumo
Floor Goal	Max's Wrench only

Scary Tree[]

Contents
Total ABS / Gilda	1506 / 1088
Monsters	- Mimic x4 - King Mimic x1 - Mad Tore x6 (Key)

Medals
Time Attack	4:00
Fishing Goal	66 cm
Spheda Reward	Final Bomb x3
Floor Goal	Monster Transformation only

Chamber of the Sleeping Earth Gem[]

For the boss battle with Trentos, see Trentos.

Trentos is necessary to defeat in order to collect the Earth Gem key item. Take a snapshot of the Earth Gem Altar to get an additional scoop before leaving.