Lands

Lands are an essential part of the Land Creation System in Legend of Mana. They are produced from placing an Artifact onto the world map. Each land represents a different location the protagonist can visit, be it a town or a dungeon.

Overview[edit]

Lands are created by placing Artifacts on a section of the world map chosen by the player upon starting a new game. Some Lands must be placed on or near water tiles, while most must simply be placed on dry ground. Certain Lands may be placed anywhere.

Upon selecting an Artifact, available spots on the isometric grid highlight with brightened circles. Placing the Artifact prompts a short, humorous animation to show it transforming from an item into the new map feature, often in a means involving a flurry of flying objects and some or all of the main structure of the map feature popping up from where it was flattened on the ground. Placing the Mailbox to create Home at the beginning of the game will also prompt a secondary intro cinematic.

Once placed, Lands are permanent, and while they may change due to game conditions, even becoming inaccessible, they cannot be returned to Artifact form or moved.

Lands have Mana values corresponding with the Elemental Spirits measured in three wedges of a spherical jewel filled clockwise, with empty segments being a dull navy blue. These Mana values will build as Lands interact with each other and story progresses. Mana values control the availability of events within the Land as well as enemy strength and what Produce can be grown.

List of Lands[edit]

#	Name	Transforms from	Innate Mana Levels	Acquisition	Description
01	Home	Mailbox		Available from game start	“Home sweet home! Your home is comfortably located near a great tree, surrounded by nature. Many visitors come and go.”
02	Domina	Colorblocks		Given by a sproutling at Home	“A lively town frequented by traveling merchants and entertainers. The outskirts boast a church with a fabulous view of the countryside.”
03	Luon Highway	Wheel		Obtained during Niccolo's Business Unusual	“This highway was once traversed by merchants and entertainers, but the highwaymen have stopped all traffic. Some say that one of the Wisdoms lives nearby.”
04	Mekiv Caverns	Jade Egg		Obtained during The Lost Princess	“This limestone cavern was created by underground currents. Over the centuries it was hollowed out, and pillars were created. The cavern is made up of many levels.”
05	Lake Kilma	Stone Eye		Obtained by either clearing The Lost Princess or Two Torches	“This sizeable lake is surrounded by quiet, forested mountains. Faeries, servants of the lake, are often witnessed there. Some say that incredible treasure lies under the lake.”
06	Gato Grottoes	Flame		Obtained by clearing Niccolo's Business Unusual	“A town protected by divine winds. It is always windy on the dangerous precipices. The temple of healing there is dedicated to the Spirits of Air and Fire.”
07	Jungle	Medallion		Obtained by either clearing The Quiet Sea, Niccolo's Business Unusual, The Gorgon Eye or Niccolo's Business Unusual: Part 2	“Due to the thick vegetation, many become lost in this jungle. Others claim to have witnessed Faeries, while some say one of the Wisdoms resides here.”
08	Lumina	Firefly Lamp		Obtained by either clearing The Gorgon Eye, The Lost Princess, Buried Treasure	“The town of endless night. The town is always bathed in the light of the full moon, so it never becomes completely dark. There is a tavern where Dudbears frolic.”
09	Duma Desert	Sand Rose		Obtained by either clearing Huntin' Du'Cate or The Spirits' Light	“Only cactus grows in this wasteland. Great fossils litter the landscape, and flowing sands hinder each step. It could be the ideal site to conduct a colossal experiment.”
10	Underworld	Trembling Spoon		Obtained by either clearing The Spirits' Light	“Souls who have departed their earthly vessels are judged by the King of the Underworld. His vassals, the Shadoles, bring the departed to the Underworld.”
11	Mindas Ruins	Ancient Tablet		Obtained by either clearing The Flame of Hope or Huntin' Du'Cate	“These ruins are all that is left of a city which prospered around a tower, built by mages during the end of the Faerie War.”
12	Madora Beach	Torch of Coral		Obtained by either clearing Reach for the Stars, The Dragon Princess, Mine Your Own Business or The Flame of Hope	“Come to Madora Beach for the best sun-bathing and finest sand anywhere. Explore our many caverns! While you're here, why not try some crab-hunting?”
13	Junkyard	Broken Doll		Obtained by either clearing Niccolo's Business Unusual: Part 2, Catchin' Lilipeas, The Fallen Emperor, Can't Look Back or Reach for the Stars	“This trash-heap is home to discarded items, mass-produced to fight in long-forgotten war. Some of the objects still bear a grudge towards humanity, and cling to their warrior past.”
14	Norn Peaks	Skull Lantern		Obtained by either clearing Niccolo's Business Unusual: Part 2, Catchin' Lilipeas, The Fallen Emperor, Can't Look Back or Reach for the Stars	“Strong winds howl through the treacherous mountain passes. The foothills are home to a settlement of Wind-Callers, and their Guardian Spirit is said to reside on the highest peak.”
15	Polpota Harbor	Rusty Anchor		Obtained by either clearing Can't Look Back, Summer Lovin' or Teatime of Danger	“A tropical resort, home to soft breezes and sun-kissed surf. The Seaside Hotel provides lodging in the center of town.”
16	Tower of Leires	Moon's Mirror		Obtained by either clearing Mine Your Own Business, The Infernal Doll or Summer Lovin'	“Looming in the night sky, the Tower of Leires was constructed by magicians during the Faerie Wars to increase their supply of Mana. Nowadays, the tower is nothing but a stone testament to the power of its builders.”
17	Geo	Tome of Magic		Obtained by either clearing The Infernal Doll or The Guardian of Winds	“A castle-town with an acedemic atmosphere. Kristie's palace occupies the center. The instructors at the Academy of Magic have a lot of personality.”
18	The Bone Fortress	Dragonbone		Obtained by clearing The Guardian of Winds	“A tiny Flowerling village rests atop a gentle slope. Towering above them looms the Bone Fortress. It is said that the foliage around the walls holds huge amounts of Mana.”
19	Ulkan Mines	Bottled Spirit		Obtained by either clearing Teatime of Danger or Drowned Dreams	“The Ulkan Mines have been abandoned for ages. Now, only curious weaponsmiths hunt for ore, for a suspicious gang is based here.”
20	SS Buccaneer	Pirate's Hook		Obtained by either clearing Drowned Dreams or The Looking-Glass Tower	“The good ship of the famed Cap'n Tusk, leader of a band of pirates. They have sailed north, south, east, and west in search of buried treasure.”
21	Fieg Snowfields	Frozen Heart		Obtained by either clearing The Looking-Glass Tower, The Quiet Sea or The Lucky Clover	“A frozen land buried in snow. Some say Faeries' treasure is hidden here, but none have laid eyes upon it. There are reports of abominable snowmen here.”
22	The White Forest	Green Cane		Obtained by clearing The Ghost of Nemesis	“A dense forest, home of the White Dragon. Legend has it that the forest is populated by an extremely rare folk.”
23	Orchard	Golden Seed		After harvesting at least 60 produce items from Treant, speak to him to obtain the artifact.	“A tree with a striking resemblance to the one in your backyard. Perhaps mankind will never understand the connection which all plant life shares.”
24	Lucemia	Brooch of Love		Speak to Matilda during Heaven's Gate	“Irwin has resurrected this legendary beast, who came from beyond the stars during the ancient wars. The wingless dragon split the earth asunder and razed entire cities, only to swallow a volcano and burn himself up.”
25	Bejeweled City	Jumi's Staff		Speak to Florina during the Teardrop Crystal quest	“This is the home of the Jumi. Boulder-sized jewels comprise every part of the city, and now, even after the fall of the Jumi, it still shines with an everlasting glow.”
26	The Flames	Underworld	N/A	Transforms during The Crimson Dragon	“The castle of Drakonis. He has raised his domain from the depths of the Underworld to return to the land of mortals.”
27	Tree of Mana	Sword of Mana	All Mana Spirits Level 3	Obtained by clearing The Cage of Dreams	“The ultimate source of all things. Everything within the Sanctuary exists in an eternally immovable, absolute state.”