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Guardia Castle (1000 A.D.) (2)
Chrono Trigger

Guardia Castle (1000 A.D.) (2)

Complete the Guardia Castle (1000 A.D.) (2) quest in Chrono Trigger, including the king's trial, finding the Rainbow Shell, and defeating Yakra XIII.

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Complete the Guardia Castle (1000 A.D.) (2) quest in Chrono Trigger, including the king's trial, finding the Rainbow Shell, and defeating Yakra XIII.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Enter Guardia Castle and proceed east and north, then go up the stairs to the left.
  2. 2
    Open the chest in the next room to obtain a Turbo Ether.
  3. 3
    Continue upstairs to the top, go east, and talk to the guards.
  4. 4
    Follow Marle through the guards to witness the king's trial.
  5. 5
    Speak with Marle and the king; you need the Rainbow Shell to prove the king's innocence.
  6. 6
    Exit the trial area, go west and down the stairs to the first floor.
  7. 7
    Go east and down another set of stairs to the basement.
  8. 8
    Defeat the Vipers in the hall.
  9. 9
    Defeat the next group of enemies.
  10. 10
    Open the chests in this room to get a Lapis, a Turbo Ether, and an Elixir.
  11. 11
    Continue north through several hallways, defeating weak enemies.
  12. 12
    In the last room, open the chests to get another Elixir, Turbo Ether, and Lapis.
  13. 13
    Examine the Rainbow Shell and take a piece as evidence (Rainbow Shard).
  14. 14
    Run south through the halls to the end, then go west and up the stairs to the main floor.
  15. 15
    Go west and up the next set of stairs to the very top.
  16. 16
    Talk to the guards blocking access to the court; they will refuse entry.
  17. 17
    As the king is deemed guilty, break into the courtroom with Marle to show the Chancellor the proof.
  18. 18
    After defeating Yakra XIII, the King will speak with Marle.
  19. 19
    Exit the throne room, then go south, east, and north, and upstairs to the courtroom again.
  20. 20
    Take the sparkling object to get Yakra's Key.
  21. 21
    Go down the stairs to a room with a locked chest and unlock it with the key to free the real Chancellor.
  22. 22
    Head down to the first floor, go east, and down the stairs to the basement.
  23. 23
    Go around the corner and up the halls to the room with the Rainbow Shell.
  24. 24
    Talk to Melchior and choose to have him make either 1 Prismatic Dress or 3 Prismatic Helms.
  25. 25
    Talk to Melchior again if you have the Sun Stone to have him make the Prism Spectacles and Rainbow weapon.
  26. 26
    Head south out of the basement, then southwest and out of the castle.
Tips
  • The Vipers in the basement are encountered after the guard was attacked.
  • Defeating Yakra XIII is necessary to proceed. Refer to the Bosses section for strategies.
  • Melchior can craft powerful equipment from the Rainbow Shell, including the Prism Spectacles and Rainbow weapon if you possess the Sun Stone.

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