Aball

Your complete guide to Aball in Tales of Berseria. Find treasures like Apple Gel and Resistance Ring, trigger skits, and learn about the world's lore.

Alright, so you've just finished the opening sequence and you're back in the town of Aball. It's a bit of a quiet start, but there are a few things to grab and some lore to soak in before you head out. Let's get you sorted!

First things first, head back into the house you started in. Chat with Laphicet a couple of times – he's the little guy. After that, give the kitchen and the attic a good look for any 'shining spots'. These are basically random item spawns, usually common stuff like ingredients, but sometimes you'll get lucky and find something rarer. It's always worth a quick peek!

Now, when you step outside, you'll get a little tutorial on the map system. Pay attention to it, it'll be super helpful. Right near the house, you'll see some gravestones. Take a moment to check them out; they give you some backstory on Velvet and Arthur, and what happened to Celica. It adds a bit of flavor to the story.

Next up, make your way north towards the center of town. You'll see a guy with an exclamation mark over his head. Go talk to him; he'll fill you in on what happened during the opening and mention this 'daemonblight' thing. After that, head to the child in the northeast part of town. They'll ask about Laphicet's health, hinting at his chronic illness. Don't forget to check the southwest corner of town – there's a chest there with an Apple Gel. And super important, right next to the General Store, there's another chest containing a Resistance Ring. Equip that on Velvet right away, it'll help you out.

Once you've grabbed everything, exit the town to the northwest. You'll enter the Morgana Woods, but don't get too excited about exploring it just yet. You can only access the first area, and it's not your main goal. There's a group of villagers hanging out by a tree, though – go chat with them for a quick event. After that, head back into town and go east. Find the old woman there and talk to her; she's got some info about 'Empyreans'.

Finally, exit the town to the east to reach the Tranquil Woods. You'll trigger a skit called Dinner Plans along the way, so keep an eye out for that! Remember, those event bubbles you see scattered around might not always have critical info, but they're great for understanding the world and the characters better. Enjoy the journey!