Golden Road

{{Location infobox }} The Golden Road is a location in both Trials of Mana and Heroes of Mana.
 * name=Golden Road
 * image=Golden Road TOM remake screenshot.jpg
 * first_appearance=Trials of Mana (1995)
 * latest_appearance=Trials of Mana 3D {2020)
 * location= Eastern Continent
 * capital=
 * ruler=
 * owner=
 * inhabitants= Cactus Researcher{{sup|ToM}}
 * bgm = Swivel

Background
Named for the gilded stonework that lines its main paths, the Golden Road was once the main trade route through the central continent. It stretches across the foot of a mountainous canyon, dividing said terrain into a southern valley and northern highlands. By day, woodland creatures roam this vast expanse from Maia in the east to Beiser in the west with a path to the north into Stonesplit Gap; but by nightfall, one might catch a glimpse of the restless dead and other nocturnal creatures wandering about.

Chapter I
The Golden Road was at one time a bustling trade route, but due to monster activity brought about by the shift in the world's mana power, much of this trade has been interrupted. On the advice of Von Boyage, our heroes must brave this treacherous route to reach Valsena via Stonesplit Gap to the north. Meanwhile, the port of Beiser to the southwest is closed and heavily guarded in light of hostilities nearby.

Later, as our heroes have liberated Valsena, the Hero King sends them to Beiser in order to reach Palo across the ocean; and from Palo, they may reach Laurent and the Windstone believed to be held there.

Chapter II
As the heroes escape Beuca Island with the aid of Vuscav, the creature drops them off on the southeast beach in order that they will return to Valsena. After the Hero King tells them where to find the remaining Mana Spirits, the Golden Road becomes one of the many places Vuscav can make landfall.