Ishe (Sword of Mana)

Town of Ishe
First appearance	Sword of Mana (2003)
Latest appearance	Sword of Mana (2003)
Inhabitant(s)	Selah
Background music	Village

Ishe is a location and settlement in Sword of Mana. It's a town settled in the southwestern part of the world, only accessible after the events at Granz's Castle, it's located in the middle of the Glass Desert, connect to south to the Glass Desert Armory and through north going to Ruined Passage.

Story

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After the events in Granz's Castle, the Hero and Heroine are rescued in the desert and the protagonist awakens in the city next to their friends, Cibba arrives with a woman, revealed to be alive and well.

When the main character talks to them, they report what has befallen, it's also revealed that it was Selah the one who rescued them with her birds, being an old friend of the Gemma Knights.

After talking briefly with her, the group will gather, the protagonist character will regret failed with the pendant and also to prevent the deaths that occurred, feeling guilty and powerless for it. Cibba will try to console them by saying that he also feels vulnerable.

Suddenly, Willy goes to the window and saying that the sandstorm has passed, a bird will appear and will soon leave. Hearing it, Cibba says that Julius had already obtained the pendant for the sanctuary, and it was only a matter of time before he obtained the power of mana.

The protagonist will ask Cibba to tell them where the Mana's sword is, uncertain if they are worthy of this task. Anyway, Cibba will inform that the sword sleeps under the Subsea Volcano, and will warn the protagonist that the sword chooses its wielder.

Hearing this, Willy argue that because Julius destroyed the Mana Village, the sword will denied him. But Cibba reminds them that Devius and Medusa's deaths are their responsibility, Bogard agrees, saying that through Julius' eyes it's looks like they are doing the same.

Then, Cibba reply that the main character will know the answer when they have the sword in hand, so the protagonist decides to go to the volcano.

Willy will join the Heroine on the journey, Cibba responds that someone in the clan might make find the sword easier, Bogard agrees to Willy take care of the Heroine, in turn, the Hero joins Lester, soon they leave.

After that, Cibba stays at home and answers the character's questions, from him the protagonist learn that the volcano is beyond the kingdom of Lorimar, and asks the protagonist to bring him the sword.

In addition, according to Cibba, the sanctuary is where the goddess became the Mana Tree, which sends its power to all the world, and whoever touches the tree will have its power, and consequently the tree will wither and die. Therefore, it's the duty of the Mana Clan to protect it, whose men are swordman strong in body and spirit, and the women are able to speak with the spirits and sproutlings of the tree and able to feel the power of mana. The Mana Women are even responsible as guardians of the key to this sanctuary, as was Elise, the foster mother of the Heroine.

About the sword, he tells the legend of how it was found by the Gemma Knights. Not only does he also mention his knowledge of the enemy's airship, Dime tower and warns about Emperor Vandole's mana-powered weapons, but when asked about Julius he doesn't respond. Selah also reveals about Bogart's past too.

After returning with the rusty Mana Sword, everyone gathers at Cibba's house, the protagonist shows him the rusty sword and Cibba says that the sword would become the Mana Sword again when a brave Gemma held the sword, returning to all its glory.

Bogard disagrees with this legend, arguing that in fact the Gemma fought to the end with that rusted sword, and that it would never return to shines.

Soon, the main character tells Cibba that they have finally understands that sword must be held with the heart, and if it is done with firm conviction, even a tree branch can become a holy sword.

Cibba confirm, explaining that the person's worth is in the heart, not in possessions and power, using Vandole, reincarnated as Julius, as an example. Clarifing that to use the power of Mana to controls the world is something fleeting.

After a short dialogue, Bogard says that they must go now to the Mana Sanctuary, but they cannot go there without the key. Cibba then gives the idea of raising Dime Tower, which Bogard explain, it is a bridge to the sanctuary created by the Vandole Empire's technology.

The heroes will disagrees, as they hearded that Dime Tower was destroyed and sinked in Glass Desert, but suddenly, Selah will manifest asking Bogard to tell them, and he will reveal that it was Cibba who sealed Dime Tower in the Glass Desert.

Cibba warns them that Dime Tower is a tower of trials, full of dangers and that it can end their lives, however the protagonist agrees and they start to leave, Selah however asks them to rest before they leave, then a cutscene begins, in which the Hero reinforces his promise to protect the Heroine.

After that, speaking with the other main character, they both will joins forces together, now the two must leave for the north by the Ruined Path, while Cibba will raise the Dime Tower with the others.

If the protagonist talks with Bogard about Ruined Path, he alerts them that there is a magical barrier in this place, and the only way to break it is with the help of a Mavole, so the two protagonists depart.

Spoiler ends here.

Shops

Ishe General Store

Icon	Name	Cost	Sell
	Gumdrop	10 L	5 L
	Chocolump	40 L	10 L
	Magic Walnut	45 L	22 L
	Prestoveggie	15 L	7 L
	Stardust Herb	20 L	10 L
	Angel Grail	50 L	25 L

Findable Stuff

Icon	Name	Qty	Location
	Dudbear's Gold	-	Found in many places & as a Sidequest reward
	Cancun Feather	1	Ishe General Store (see New Adventurer)

Sidequests

• #39 Blacksmith's Order
• #40 Merchant of Darkness
• #41 Seven Wisdows
• #42 Moondrop
• #43 New Adventurer
• #44 Medicine Stuff
• #45 Price of Dudbears
• #50 Achy Shaky Heart