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Golden Road

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Golden Road
Golden Road TOM remake screenshot.jpg
First appearance Trials of Mana (1995)
Latest appearance Trials of Mana 3D {2020)
Greater location Eastern Continent
Inhabitant(s) Cactus ResearcherToM
Background music Swivel

The Golden Road is a location in both Trials of Mana and Heroes of Mana.

Background[edit]

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.

History[edit]

Trials of Mana[edit]

Chapter I[edit]

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[edit]

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.

Heroes of Mana[edit]

“The most well-known road in Valsena and a key point in transportation. The name could have come from the fact that so many merchants travel this road, or for the green fields that beautifully reflect the light from the setting sun.”
Notebook

Enemies[edit]

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

Collectibles[edit]

  • Note: Collectibles are only available in the HD remake version.
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Li'l Cactus[edit]

Image Location Availability
Golden Road map Lil Cactus TOM remake screenshot.png Talk to the man on the east side of the road near Maia, then follow the paved path west to reach a fork in the road. Head north to remain on the paved path and Li'l Cactus will trigger a cutscene, after which he drops off his stamp card so that the player can track the hunt. This is the first sighting. It is also the only mandatory sighting. Chapter I

Chests[edit]

Icon Name Location Availability
Chocolate icon TOM remake sprite.png Chocolate Golden Road map Chest 1 TOM remake screenshot.png
Under a palm tree on the beach next to Maia.
Chapter I
Cup of Wishes icon TOM remake sprite.png Cup of Wishes Golden Road map Chest 2 TOM remake screenshot.png
Next to a small feeble tree in front of a waterfall close to the main road.
Chapter I
Accessory icon TOM sprite.png Accessory (Chosen) Golden Road map Chest 3 TOM remake screenshot.png
On a peninsula next to a single tree surrounded by a lake reached by following an offbeaten track.
Chapter I
Cup of Wishes icon TOM remake sprite.png Cup of Wishes Golden Road map Chest 4 TOM remake screenshot.png
Wedged between a pile of rocks and bushes close to the main road.
Chapter I
Chocolate icon TOM remake sprite.png Chocolate Golden Road map Chest 5 TOM remake screenshot.png
In a dead end barred by dead branches and rocks close to the main path.
Chapter I
Lucre EOM artwork.png 400 Lucre Golden Road map Chest 6 TOM remake screenshot.png
Behind a hill close to the bridge leading to Beiser.
Chapter I
Faerie Walnut TOM remake sprite.png Faerie Walnut Golden Road map Chest 7 TOM remake screenshot.png
Behind a tree very close to Beiser.
Chapter I

Sparkles[edit]

Icon Name Location Availability
Item Seed icon TOM remake sprite.png Item Seed Golden Road map sparkle 1 TOM remake screenshot.png
At the westernmost point of the beach near Maia.
Chapter I
Candy icon TOM remake sprite.png Candy Golden Road map sparkle 2 TOM remake screenshot.png
Atop a rocky peak in a small enclosure near Maia.
Chapter I
Lucre EOM artwork.png 20 Lucre File:Golden Road map sparkle 3 TOM remake screenshot.png
Near the beginning of an offbeaten path, below a tree.
Chapter I
Lucre EOM artwork.png 30 Lucre Golden Road map sparkle 4 TOM remake screenshot.png
In a clearing reached by taking an offbeaten path.
Chapter I
Candy icon TOM remake sprite.png Candy Golden Road map sparkle 5 TOM remake screenshot.png
In the middle of the Golden Road between a branching path.
Chapter I
Lucre EOM artwork.png 14 Lucre Golden Road map sparkle 6 TOM remake screenshot.png
Near the main road under a tree and next to a river.
Chapter I
Item Seed icon TOM remake sprite.png Item Seed Golden Road map sparkle 7 TOM remake screenshot.png
Atop a rock in a river near Biser.
Chapter I
Lucre EOM artwork.png 30 Lucre Golden Road map sparkle 8 TOM remake screenshot.png
Below a tree very close to Beiser.
Chapter I

Urns[edit]

Name Location Availability
Green Urn Golden Road map Green Urn 1 TOM remake screenshot.png
Next to the second steps of stairs leaving from Maia.
Chapter I
Red Urn (Candy (1)) Golden Road map Red Urn 1 TOM remake screenshot.png
On a tiny hill next to the main path.
Chapter I
Green Urn Golden Road map Green Urn 2 TOM remake screenshot.png
In a clearing reached by taking an offbeaten path.
Chapter I
Green Urn Golden Road map Green Urn 3 TOM remake screenshot.png
Near the main path next to some wood planks.
Chapter I
Green Urn Golden Road map Green Urn 4 TOM remake screenshot.png
Near the main path next to a rocky peak.
Chapter I
Blue Urn Golden Road map Blue Urn 1 TOM remake screenshot.png
At the end of a narrow path near the main road.
Chapter I
Green Urn Golden Road map Green Urn 5 TOM remake screenshot.png
Below a steep hill next to a bridge connecting the Golden Road to Beiser.
Chapter I
Purple Urn Golden Road map Purple Urn 1 TOM remake screenshot.png
In a corner very close to Beiser.
Chapter I
Red Urn (20 Lucre)) Golden Road map Red Urn 2 TOM remake screenshot.png
Atop a rocky peak very close to Beiser.
Chapter I
Spoiler ends here.

Gallery[edit]

Rabite icon EOM artwork.png Randi --"Whoa! What's a Rabite doing in a place like this?"
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