Cascade Cavern

Cascade Cavern
First appearance	Trials of Mana (1995)
Latest appearance	Trials of Mana 3D {2020)
Greater location	Eastern Continent
Inhabitant(s)	Lumina
Background music	"Few Paths Forbidden"

Cascade Cavern is a dungeon in Trials of Mana and Heroes of Mana.

Background

Beyond the southeastern quarter of the Rabite Forest lies a pass through the mountains of the south-central region, abundant with nocturnal creatures in every nook and cranny. There are many paths that twist and turn over and under the winding route to the south and west, with two large caves bridged by a solid rock formation. At the center of it all is a waterfall that holds some mana power, thanks to the presence of the Lightstone somewhere above the cavern. The road into Holy City Wendel continues at the cave's southern terminus.

History

Trials of Mana

“It's too gross and dark in this cave!”

—Angela, in-game dialogue

Chapter I

The Chosen arrives here after their prologue, whereupon they are trying to seek an audience with the Priest of Light in Wendel. However, their route is blocked by a magic barrier meant to protect the Holy City. With few options, they head to Astoria for advice on how to neutralize the barrier. Witnesses in the area have seen a floating light by night, as bright as day itself.

Our hero visits the inn to rest the night, but wakes to a strange glow from the window and decides to follow it. Deep in the forest, they encounter a wearied Faerie who pleads with them to escort her to Wendel. Although shocked by the sudden turn of events, the hero agrees to this request upon learning that she can remove the barrier. To survive, Faerie must bond with a host, which takes the hero by surprise.

Before they can return to the cavern, however, the sounds of war are heard in the distance. Lakeside Town Astoria is leveled by beastmen. No residents are known to have survived.

At the entrance to the cave, our hero meets their first companion who must also get to Wendel to see the Priest of Light. As the two make their way through, they may find Charlotte perilously hanging from an earthen bridge. If Charlotte was chosen as the third character, she is rescued and joins the party in thanks. If she was not chosen and is not the hero, she leaves toward Wendel and later catches up with them, but they ultimately refuse her.

At Wendel, the party Is granted their audience with the Priest of Light, who tells them that what they seek can only be granted by the Mana Goddess. Faerie tells him that Mana is weakening to the point that she cannot return to the Mana Sanctuary without help from her host. The key to the Sanctuary lies in the eight Mana Stones, but they are sealed. Thus, the Priest sends them on their quest to recover the eight Mana spirits, that with Faerie's remaining powers they might open the path to the Sanctuary. The first of the spirits, Lumina, resides in the Cascade Cavern near the Lightstone.

Faerie guides the party to the core of the cavern, where Fullmetal Hugger ambushes them from above. Its defeat releases Lumina, who joins the party.

But as they set out to return to Wendel, the party is again ambushed, this time by the beastmen.

Heroes of Mana

“Cascade Caverns ties the route between Wendel and the castle city of Jadd. Evil ground units have conglomerated there and started wreaking havcoc. An extermination mission by the party turns into a large-scale melee in the caverns. But thanks to the party's heroics, the caverns are peaceful again...”

—Notebook

Enemies

Levels with an asterisk (*) indicate an enemy that only appears by monster summon.

• Batmo Lv 3
• Goblin Lv 3 | Lv 4
• Mushboom Lv 3
• Zombie Lv 4
• Fullmetal Hugger (boss) Lv 4

• Batmo Lv 4 | Lv 5
• Goblin Lv 4 | Lv 5
• Mushboom Lv 4 | Lv 5
• Rabite Lv 4 | Lv 5
• Zombie Lv 5
• Fullmetal Hugger (boss) Lv 7

Collectibles

• Note: Collectibles are only available in the HD remake version.

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Li'l Cactus

Image	Location	Availability
	Cascade Cavern I - near location of second treasure chest. Accessible from Wendel entrance after acquiring Flammie Drum.	Chapter VI

Chests

Icon	Name	Location	Availability
	Candy (2)	Cascade Cavern I - In a small alcove directly east of the entrance from Rabite Forest.	Chapter I
	Chocolate	Cascade Cavern I - Atop a hill next to water guarded by two Rabites.	Chapter I
	Cup of Wishes	Cascade Cavern I - At the very end of the southernmost path, on an elevated area.	Chapter I
	Cup of Wishes	Cascade Cavern II - In an enclosed area, guarded by two Batmos and one Goblin.	Chapter I
	Chocolate	Cascade Cavern III - Atop a hill near the entrance of the second section of the cavern. Note : Available only after meeting the Priest of Light.	Chapter I
	Cup of Wishes	Cascade Cavern III - On a small northern peninsula guarded by three Zombies. Note : Available only after meeting the Priest of Light.	Chapter I
	Headgear (Chosen)	Cascade Cavern III - Atop a narrow cliff bordering the main path. Note : Available only after meeting the Priest of Light.	Chapter I

Sparkles

Icon	Name	Location	Availability
	40 Lucre	Cascade Cavern I - Near the entrance leading to Rabite Forest.	Chapter I
	Item Seed	Cascade Cavern I - On elevated ground near the entrance leading to Rabite Forest.	Chapter I
	Candy	Cascade Cavern I - On a narrow path to the enclosed area opposite to the entrance leading to Rabite Forest.	Chapter I
	20 Lucre	Cascade Cavern I - Near the Mana statue.	Chapter I
	Medical Herb	Cascade Cavern I - In a small dead end near the Mana statue.	Chapter I
	Item Seed	Cascade Cavern I - In a corner near the main path on the way to Cascade Cavern II.	Chapter I
	Item Seed	Cascade Cavern I - On elevated ground on the way to Cascade Cavern II.	Chapter I
	16 Lucre	Cascade Cavern I - In a corner near the main path on the way to Cascade Cavern II.	Chapter I
	10 Lucre	Cascade Cavern I - On elevated ground right next to the entrance to Cascade Cavern II.	Chapter I
	Dream Reed	Cascade Cavern I - Atop an ascending path near the main path on the way to Cascade Cavern II.	Chapter I
	20 Lucre	Cascade Cavern III - On a side path near water.	Chapter I
	Item Seed	Cascade Cavern III - Next to the entrance to Wendel.	Chapter I
	Candy	Cascade Cavern III - Next to the entrance to Cascade Cavern II. Note : Available only after meeting the Priest of Light.	Chapter I
	Candy	Cascade Cavern III - In a small depression near the entrance to Cascade Cavern II. Note : Available only after meeting the Priest of Light.	Chapter I
	14 Lucre	Cascade Cavern III - On the ascending path near the entrance to Cascade Cavern II. Note : Available only after meeting the Priest of Light.	Chapter I
	Item Seed	Cascade Cavern III - On a small northern peninsula guarded by three Zombies. Note : Available only after meeting the Priest of Light.	Chapter I
	20 Lucre	Cascade Cavern III - On elevated ground not far from the entrance to Cascade Cavern IV. Note : Available only after meeting the Priest of Light.	Chapter I
	Medical Herb	Cascade Cavern III - Right next to the Mana statue before going to Cascade Cavern IV. Note : Available only after meeting the Priest of Light.	Chapter I
	Candy	Cascade Cavern III - On a narrow side path on the way to Cascade Cavern IV. Note : Available only after meeting the Priest of Light.	Chapter I
	12 Lucre	Cascade Cavern III - Atop a hill reached by taking a narrow side path before going to Cascade Cavern IV. Note : Available only after meeting the Priest of Light.	Chapter I
	Item Seed	Cascade Cavern III - Atop a hill reached after going to Cascade Cavern IV. Note : Available only after meeting the Priest of Light.	Chapter I

Urns

Name	Location	Availability
Red Urn (2) (Candy (1))	Cascade Cavern I - Near the entrance leading to Rabite Forest.	Chapter I
Green Urn	Cascade Cavern I - In a corner next to the main path on the way to Cascade Cavern II.	Chapter I
Green Urn	Cascade Cavern II - In an enclosed area, guarded by two Batmos and one Goblin.	Chapter I
Red Urn (2) (18 Lucre)	Cascade Cavern III - Next to the entrance to Wendel.	Chapter I
Blue Urn	Cascade Cavern III - Atop a hill reached by taking a narrow side path before going to Cascade Cavern IV.	Chapter I
Red Urn (3) (Candy (1))	Cascade Cavern III - Atop a hill reached by taking a narrow side path before going to Cascade Cavern IV.	Chapter I

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