Cascade Cavern

Cascade Cavern
Type	Dungeon
Environment	Cavern

The Cascade Cavern (called Cave of Waterfalls in the fan translation) is a dungeon in Trials of Mana. It is located east of the Rabite Forest, a short distance north of Astoria and roughly south-southeast of Jadd.

Story

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The central hero arrives here after their prologue, whereupon they are trying to seek an audience with the Priest of Light in Wendel. However, their route is blocked by a magic barrier meant to protect the Holy City. With few options, they head to Astoria for advice on how to neutralize the barrier. Witnesses in the area have seen a floating light by night, as bright as day itself.

Our hero visits the inn to rest the night, but wakes to a strange glow from the window and decides to follow it. Deep in the forest, they encounter a wearied Faerie who pleads with them to escort her to Wendel. Although shocked by the sudden turn of events, the hero agrees to this request upon learning that she can remove the barrier. To survive, Faerie must bond with a host, which takes the hero by surprise.

Before they can return to the cavern, however, the sounds of war are heard in the distance. Lakeside Town Astoria is leveled by beastmen. No residents are known to have survived.

Cascade Cavern's central waterfall

At the entrance to the cave, our hero meets their first companion who must also get to Wendel to see the Priest of Light. As the two make their way through, they may find Charlotte perilously hanging from an earthen bridge. If Charlotte was chosen as the third character, she is rescued and joins the party in thanks. If she was not chosen and is not the hero, she leaves toward Wendel and later catches up with them, but they ultimately refuse her.

At Wendel, the party Is granted their audience with the Priest of Light, who tells them that what they seek can only be granted by the Mana Goddess. Faerie tells him that Mana is weakening to the point that she cannot return to the Mana Sanctuary without help from her host. The key to the Sanctuary lies in the eight Mana Stones, but they are sealed. Thus, the Priest sends them on their quest to recover the eight Mana spirits, that with Faerie's remaining powers they might open the path to the Sanctuary. The first of the spirits, Lumina, resides in the Cascade Cavern near the Lightstone.

Faerie guides the party to the core of the cavern, where Fullmetal Hugger ambushes them from above. Its defeat releases Lumina, who joins the party.

But as they set out to return to Wendel, the party is again ambushed, this time by the beastmen.

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Enemies

2D Version

• Batmo Lv 3
• Goblin Lv 3 | Lv 4
• Mushboom Lv 3
• Zombie Lv 4
• Fullmetal Hugger (boss)

2020 Remake

Chapter I

• Batmo Lv 4 | Lv 5
• Goblin Lv 4 | Lv 5
• Mushboom Lv 4 | Lv 5
• Rabite Lv 4 | Lv 5
• Zombie Lv 5
• Fullmetal Hugger (boss) Lv 7

Collectibles

2020 Remake

Treasures

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Treasure	Image	Location	Availability
Candy (2)		Cascade Cavern I - In a smal alcove directly east of the entrance from Rabite Forest .	Chapter I
Chocolate (1)		Cascade Cavern I - Atop a hill next to water guarded by two Rabites	Chapter I
Cup of Wishes (1)		Cascade Cavern I - At the very end of the southernmost path, on an elevated area	Chapter I
Cup of Wishes (1)		Cascade Cavern III - In an enclosed area, guarded by two Batmos and one Goblin.	Chapter I
Chocolate (1)		Cascade Cavern III - Atop a hill near the entrance of the second section of the cavern. Note : Available only after meeting the Priest of Light.	Chapter I
Cup of Wishes (1)		Cascade Cavern III - On a small northern peninsula guarded by three Zombies. Note : Available only after meeting the Priest of Light.	Chapter I
Headgear (Hero) (1)		Cascade Cavern III - Atop a narrow cliff bordering the main path. Note : Available only after meeting the Priest of Light.	Chapter I

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Sparkles

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Sparkle	Image	Location	Availability
40 Lucre		Cascade Cavern I Near the entrance leading to Rabite Forest.	Chapter I
Item Seed (1)		Cascade Cavern I On elevated ground near the entrance leading to Rabite Forest.	Chapter I
30 Lucre		Cascade Cavern I Near the Mana statue.	Chapter I
Medical Herb (1)		Cascade Cavern I In a small dead end near the Mana statue.	Chapter I
8 Lucre		Cascade Cavern I On elevated ground near the main path.	Chapter I
Item Seed (1)		Cascade Cavern I In a corner near the main path on the way to Cascade Cavern II.	Chapter I
16 Lucre		Cascade Cavern I Next to a puddle near the main path on the way to Cascade Cavern II.	Chapter I
10 Lucre		Cascade Cavern I On elevated ground near the entrance to Cascade Cavern II.	Chapter I
Dream Reed (1)		Cascade Cavern I Atop an ascending path near the main path on the wat to Cascade Cavern II.	Chapter I
20 Lucre		Cascade Cavern III On a side path near water.	Chapter I
Item Seed (1)		Cascade Cavern III Next to the entrance to Wendel.	Chapter I
Candy (1)		Cascade Cavern III Next to the entrance to Cascade Cavern II. Note : Available only after meeting the Priest of Light.	Chapter I
Candy (1)		Cascade Cavern III In a small depression near the entrance to Cascade Cavern II. Note : Available only after meeting the Priest of Light.	Chapter I
14 Lucre		Cascade Cavern III On the ascending path near the entrance to Cascade Cavern II. Note : Available only after meeting the Priest of Light.	Chapter I
Item Seed (1)		Cascade Cavern III On a small northern peninsula guarded by three Zombies. Note : Available only after meeting the Priest of Light.	Chapter I
20 Lucre		Cascade Cavern III On elevated ground not far from the entrance to Cascade Cavern IV. Note : Available only after meeting the Priest of Light.	Chapter I
Medical Herb (1)		Cascade Cavern III Right next to the Mana statue before going to Cascade Cavern IV. Note : Available only after meeting the Priest of Light.	Chapter I
Candy (1)		Cascade Cavern III On a narrow side path on the way to Cascade Cavern IV. Note : Available only after meeting the Priest of Light.	Chapter I
12 Lucre		Cascade Cavern III Atop a hill reached by taking a narrow side path before going to Cascade Cavern IV. Note : Available only after meeting the Priest of Light.	Chapter I
Item Seed (1)		Cascade Cavern III Atop a hill reached after going to Cascade Cavern IV. Note : Available only after meeting the Priest of Light.	Chapter I

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Urns

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Urn	Image	Location	Availability
Red Urn (x2) (Candy (1))		Cascade Cavern I Near the entrance leading to Rabite Forest.	Chapter I
Candy (1)		Cascade Cavern I At the end of a small dead end near the entrance leading to Rabite Forest.	Chapter I
Blue Urn		Cascade Cavern I In an enclosed area near the main path.	Chapter I
Green Urn		Cascade Cavern I In a corner near the main path on the way to Cascade Cavern II.	Chapter I
Green Urn		Cascade Cavern III In an enclosed area, guarded by two Batmos and one Goblin.	Chapter I
Red Urn (18 Lucre)		Cascade Cavern III Next to the entrance to Wendel.	Chapter I
Blue Urn		Cascade Cavern III Atop a hill reached by taking a narrow side path before going to Cascade Cavern IV. Note : Available only after meeting the Priest of Light.	Chapter I
Red Urn (x3) (Candy (1))		Cascade Cavern III Atop a hill reached by taking a narrow side path before going to Cascade Cavern IV. Note : Available only after meeting the Priest of Light.	Chapter I

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Li'l Cactus

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Image	Location	Availabilty
	Cascade Cavern I, near location of second treasure chest. Accessible from Wendel entrance after acquiring Flammie Drum.	Chapter IV

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Gallery

Cascade Cavern in the 2D version