Lago Village - part 1 | Disc 1 Blue Dragon Guide

You are now in Maro's native village. There's a chest nearby. Take its contents and approach a group of deevees (that's how these little fellas are called). Head inside the town hall. After a scene take a Medicine from the chest, then head outside. When the cut-scenes are over, follow Marumaro upstairs. There's a chest with 1xMedals and a teleporter along the way. Also, use the accessory shop (you should have complete Silver-based accessories for now). At the end of the path there's a chest with 9xMedals. Get through the cave, go left at the junction to meet Marumaro. After another scene you'll be back inside the town hall. Maro will join your party. Before you leave this place, you can use the spell shop (the vendor is called Elderly Book Seller). Be sure to buy the Ground spell.

Talk to the fella that's standing by the village entrance. There's a chest to the right, where you'll find a Grand Shadow Crystal. After getting past the gate you'll be back on the world map view.

Near Lago Village

The way to the cave is to the right of the village. If you want to, head north first, to get some items from chests and some experience from fighting. Watch out for creatures called Gotsu-Gotsu. They can cast a malicious spell that prevents you from hitting them. Remember not to use Ground spell on them, as it will regenerate them instead of hurting. One of the chests is defended by a Green Soldier - it's a bit tougher sort of common Grunt lizard. You'll find a Magic Crystal Earring in it. Before you head south, pay a visit to Lago Village once more to regenerate after your training (you can get free healing from the statue inside the town hall).

Along the way south you will meet two new types of enemies: Ancient Crickets and Ancient Moths. You can Monster-Battle them if you like. When you reach the end of the bog, head left for some goodies from a chest. When you head towards the cave (it's marked on the world map), try to search through all the remaining chests and fight as many enemies as you can. When you finally reach the cave, get inside.