The Ancient Battlefield (
Trails from Zero[]
Background[]
The Ancient Battlefield is named after the countless wars between Erebonia and Calvard over the territory now known as Crossbell during the Middle Ages. Spirits of fallen soldiers still roam the battlefield. It was thoroughly investigated in S.1184, and a year later, the enormous bell found overlooking the Sun Fort, similar to the ones found in the Moon Temple and Stargazer's Tower, was moved to Crossbell City's Central Square.
The bridge connecting the Ancient Battlefield with the main road is broken and repairs aren't finished until the fourth day of the Crossbell Anniversary Festival, when two tourists from Armorica Village go missing exploring it. The Special Support Section and the Bracer Guild are called to find the tourists, whom they find separated. While Scott stays behind to protect one of them, the SSS finds the other about to be attacked by ancient monsters, too powerful for them to defeat. Arios MacLaine comes to their aid, and commends Lloyd for being able to hold out. The way to the Sun Fort remains closed, however.
The Sun Fort is finally accessed after the attack on Crossbell by brainwashed Revache and Crossbell Guardian Force members. The SSS and Chief Sergei Lou drive to the Battlefield, though the latter is injured due to gunfire from CGF vehicles that Noel Seeker ends up dispatching. Estelle and Joshua are waiting for them, having found Joachim Guenter's base in the Sun Fort and opened the way, and join the SSS to arrest the doctor.
Maps[]
Enemies[]
| Enemy | Map 1 | Map 2 | Underground Passage | Map 3 | Map 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vampire Thorn | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Cursed Shield | ✓ | ✓ | W/ Vampire Thorn | ||
| Living Totem | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Sepith Demon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Saccharine Tomartian | W/ Vampire Thorn | W/ Vampire Thorn | W/ Vampire Thorn | ||
| Vampire Bat | ✓ | ||||
| Graveflier | ✓ | ||||
| Merman | ✓ | ||||
| Zu | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Blade Fang | Story | ||||
| Dark Legend | Quest |
Treasure Chests[]
| Key | Contents | Chest Quote |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Teara Balm
|
Inside, you find a shirt that reads 'I checked this chest twice and all I got was this lousy T-shirt.' You decide to not take it with you. |
| 2 |  U-Material
|
Uh... Ugh... (That item was for Chestlene's schoolin'...) |
| 3 | Celestial Balm
|
We chestfolk are actually in the middle of a war. I can't give you more items because I'm rationing. Good luck with your quest, though. |
| 4 | Curia Balm
|
I should really think about getting a roof installed. |
| 5 |  Hit 3
|
H-How did you see me? |
| 6 |  Heal
|
Monsters: Living Totem ×4, Cursed Shield ×2 |
| My parents warned me that bad chests go to Gehenna where they can never speak. | ||
| 7 |  Proxy Puppet
|
Perhaps one day, scholars will finally be able to answer the question: Randy or Lando? |
| 8 | Teara Balm
|
As you look in the chest, a bright light goes off. 'AHA! I've got photographic proof! I'm taking this straight to the Crossbell News Service!' ...You quickly close the lid and leave. |
| 9 | Celestial Balm
|
Hah! Looking for more? You'll never be able to crack my secret compartment! ...Especially since I can't even figure out how to open the thing. |
| 10 |  Horizon Rod
|
Use it well, comrade in rods. |
| 11 | Teara Balm
|
Please take our chest satisfaction survey. |
| 12 | Celestial Balm
|
You need the 'More Chest Messages' DLC to view this message. |
| 13 | EP Charge
|
If a cluttered chest is a sign of a cluttered mind, then what's an empty chest a sign of? A no-good thief! |
| 14 | HP 3
|
Seeing the stark emptiness of the chest, you rethink your actions. You don't end up putting the item back, but it's the thought that counts, right? |
| 15 | U-Material
|
Inside the chest you find a smaller chest. Inside that chest is an even smaller chest. Inside that is another even smaller chest. Inside that chest... |
| 16 |  Battle Jacket
|
I'm not actually a chestfolk, I'm a mimic. I ate the last group of people who tried to loot me, though, so I'm full right now. You can go. |
| 17 | Teara Balm
|
You check the chest to see it full of fan mail addressed to the SSS. It's sweet, but you wonder how it got there. |
| 18 |  Scent
|
Monsters: Living Totem ×4, Cursed Shield ×2 |
| You may have met my brethren. Between you and me...they're a little unhinged. |
Quests[]
- Missing Tourists: Two tourists go missing in the Battlefield.
- The Many Famous Views of Crossbell: The Sun Fort viewed from behind the bell's former spot in Map 2 is one of the locations to be photographed.
- Ancient Battlefield Monster Extermination: Dark Legend can be found at the northeastern end of Map 4.
Fishing[]
| Location | Fish | Bait |
|---|---|---|
 Ancient Battlefield - Pond |
Arch Crab | Snow Crab (33%) |
| Armorican Carp | Earthworm (50%), Dumplings (100%), Deluxe Dumplings (100%) | |
| Gluttonous Bass | Earthworm (50%), Snow Crab (33%), Kasagin (50%) | |
| Pythonhead | Snow Crab (33%), Kasagin (50%) | |
| Queen Crab | Carp (100%) | |
| Quote | If this is a battlefield, I bet the fish here are real fighters. | |
| Geofront: I bet the fish here are really battle-tested. | ||
Trails to Azure[]
Background[]
The Ancient Battlefield is closed off until Revache's old war hounds reappear to cause trouble. The SSS is asked to investigate, eliminating a hound demon from the Sun Fort that had taken control of the pack to attack humans. One of the exits of the underground passage has collapsed, making the main gateway the only access to the inner fields.
After the raid on Crossbell City, Heiyue has taken refuge in the depths of the battlefield with Rixia Mao. Lloyd, Tio, Wazy, and Zeit head to the battlefield to contact them after finding out about their resistance from Harold Hayworth in Armorica Village, but they're ambushed by the Red Constellation. Cao Lee, Rixia, and the rest of Heiyue rescue them and fight off the Red Constellation, driving them away.
Lloyd agrees to collaborate with Heiyue, on the condition that Rixia joins him. He convinces Rixia to put her wish to rejoin Arc en Ciel over her contract with Heiyue, making Cao accept its dissolution. Heiyue continues their resistance from the battlefield until the liberation of the city, after which they return to a new location.
Maps[]
Enemies[]
| Enemy | Map 1 | Map 2 | Map 3 | Map 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vampire Thorn | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Cursed Shield | ✓ | ✓ | W/ Vampire Thorn | |
| Living Totem | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Sepith Demon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Saccharine Tomartian | W/ Vampire Thorn | W/ Vampire Thorn | W/ Vampire Thorn | |
| Zu | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Doven Kaiser | Quest | Quest | Quest | Quest |
| Hellhound | Quest | |||
| Red Constellation - Mach. Gun | Story | |||
| Red Constellation - Greatsword | Story | |||
| Blade Cougar | Story | |||
| Dark Legend | Quest |
Treasure Chests[]
| Key | Contents | Chest Quote |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solar Pendulum
|
There was a fishing hole here. It's gone now. |
| 2 | Curia Balm
|
The chest tries to swallow you whole, but doesn't find you very dichestible. |
| 3 |        All sepith ×100
|
One day, it is prophesied that the true treasure chest will lead all chests in the fight against the adventurers. This day will be called: Ragnabox! Come, the Aboxalypse! |
| 4 | Tear-All Balm
|
[42/61] 'Give me that!' she demanded in a low tone, to which he only responded with an ill-suited snort. In the heat of the moment, she had no time to consider how strange it was. 'That isn't yours.' |
| 5 |  EP 3
|
Monsters: Cursed Shield ×8 |
| You killed my only friends, so tell me... Who's the REAL monster here? | ||
| 6 |  Knight Platelegs
|
We tried getting the Randy pepperoni pizza mod to work in Zero, but it kept making the game run at four-cheese frames per second. |
| 7 | EP Charge III
|
[43/61] 'Does that make it yours, then?' he retorted. 'What if I happened to like the local carpenter and commissioned a fine chest to store my trinkets?' |
| 8 | Mind 3
|
I wanted to be a music box, but I couldn't carry a tune. |
| 9 | Celestial Balm
|
[44/61] 'Oh, SHUT UP!' Genevieve hopped just enough to grip it and pulled it downward. Both had their hands on the chest now, and neither one appeared to have any intention of letting go. And then, to Genevieve's shock... |
| 10 | All sepith ×150
|
It would have been a crime not to open me. What charge, you ask? Resisting a-chest. |
| 11 | Quartz Fragment
|
Chest fact: Chests have domed lids to discourage being sat on and repel water from pooling atop it. Doing so extends the lifespan of the chest! |
| 12 |  Yama's Fateful Tofu
|
[45/61] ...Cyril burst into laughter. It almost caused her to loosen her grip on the chest, but his laughter became so ridiculous that he let go to muffle his mouth, allowing her to hug it possessively against her. She watched him, perplexed. |
| 13 |  Intimidation
|
Monsters: Zu ×4 |
| Thought you could get more, did you? Sorry, pal--no duplicates. Chest la vie. |
Quests[]
- Ancient Battlefield Anomalies: War hounds reappear in the battlefield.
- Statewide Assessment: Lloyd, Wazy, Tio and Zeit head to the battlefield to meet the resistance gathering there.
- Ancient Battlefield Monster Extermination: Dark Legend can be found at the northeastern end of Map 4.
Fishing[]
| Location | Fish | Bait |
|---|---|---|
 Ancient Battlefield - Pond |
Salamander | Earthworm (50%), Deluxe Dumplings (50%) |
| Catfish | Rainbow Gem EX (50%), Snow Crab (100%), Kasagin (100%), Carp (50%) | |
| Pale Salamander | Earthworm (50%), Deluxe Dumplings (50%), Rainbow Gem EX (50%), Carp (50%) | |
| Quote | I don't have the most pleasant memories of this area, so I may as well get to making some new ones. | |
Gallery[]
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Map of Crossbell State
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