ITEMS TO GET: None

   In Nisan, you'll be greeted by some people from the city. Talk to Margie, then follow the people out of the gear dock onto the Nisan map. If you want to go outside, you can take the south exit. There's nothing out there, but you can build up your Deathblows if you didn't earlier. Then enter the city proper.

   There's not much to do in Nisan. The first building on your left is the inn; it's full, but you can get some Special Herb Tea (reduces weight) by talking to the innkeeper. If you head north a little, then take the northwest path, you can find the shop (on the right), and past that is the town hall (on the left). Other than that, just head to the far north end of town and talk to the sister there. Follow Margie north to the monastery.

   At the monastery, Margie is greeted by Sister Agnes and the other members of the Sect, and there will be some dialogue. Then find the door to the east and follow Margie along on her tour of the facilities until you reach Sofia's room. There's a lot of talking here, and a mysterious flashback. Afterwards, leave the room and enter the one nearby to talk to Sister Agnes (this is optional). Then leave the monastery and go back to the town.

   Head towards the entrance and you'll run into Maison along the way. He escorts you to the house where you're to be staying. Inside, you talk to Sigurd, who reveals that he and Citan used to be part of the Solaris army, and that Citan was born in Solaris. After a long question-and-answer session, Bart goes outside. Follow him out and go talk to him (he's on the green bridge in the northeast area). When that conversation is over, go to the town hall (next to the item shop) for, surprise, more conversation, in which Citan comes up with a plan to liberate Aveh. You'll then be taken back to the house where you're staying. Save your game, and go buy items you might need (you don't really need any items, though ^_^). If you want to quit playing, do so now, 'cause you won't be able to save for a while. Then talk to Sigurd and say that you're ready.