Part 17: Maelstrom Point
In this Sea of Stars walkthrough, we'll take you through the entire process of Part 17: Maelstrom Point.
To eliminate the Stormcaller at Point Maelström and retrieve the Vespertin, you'll need to complete a number of steps. First of all, to reach the Stormcaller's location, you'll need to travel to 3 different islands to remove the lightning rod protecting Point Maelström.
To open the map and see where you're going, press the ALT key on the left of the keyboard. Press the D and A keys to advance and W to accelerate.
Remove the lightning rod protecting the Maelstrom Point on each of the 3 islands
When you arrive on the first island, take the opportunity to save your progress and cook meals as required. As you move forward, you'll find an infrastructure, and you'll quickly realize that you'll need to use the Grappling Hook to break the crystals feeding the lightning conductor, which protects Point Maelström. To reach these crystals, however, you'll need to collect cursed doubloons and place them on the wall behind the structure with the crystals.
Remove lightning rod from the island #1 (bottom left)
Once you've arrived on the island at bottom left, you'll need to find 6 cursed doubloons scattered around the island and install them on the wall behind the structure with the crystals.
Most of the time, you'll have to fight enemies to retrieve the doubloon, or find cursed doubloons on the ground. At one point, you'll face a small puzzle to retrieve the cursed doubloon hidden at the top of a palm tree. To retrieve it, simply move the wooden crates and arrange them so that one crate hits the tree, causing the cursed doubloon to fall.
Once all 6 cursed doubloons have been placed on the wall. Structures will appear, allowing you to destroy the crystals with your Grappling Hook. Move to the 2 sides to destroy the 4 crystals. Once you've achieved your objective, move on to the next island.
Remove lightning rod from the island #2 (bottom right)
This time, there are no cursed duplicates, but you'll have to explore the island to reach platforms that will put you at the same height as the 4 crystals you need to destroy. At some point, you'll need to activate several levers to reveal a platform or posts (which will enable you to use your Grappling Hook), allowing you to destroy the 4 crystals. Once you've achieved your objective, move on to the next island.
Remove lightning rod from the island #3 (top island)
For this island, the concept is the same: you'll have to defeat the enemies and explore the island to reach the platforms and end up at the same height as the 4 crystals you need to destroy. Once you've achieved your objective, Point Maelström will be accessible.
Maelström Point
Once there, head to the top of the mountain and save your progress. When you're ready, climb to the top to face the Stormcaller.
Defeat the Stormcaller
The Stormcaller is quite a tough enemy and can inflict a lot of damage. Beware of the attack when the Stormcaller conjures up his dragon, as it inflicts a lot of damage on the whole group, although you can reduce some of the damage if you block at the right moment.
Use Valère's Lunar Shield as soon as you can when you sense that the Stormcaller is about to conjure up his dragon, to avoid the most damage. It's also a good idea to break the Stormcaller's locks to reduce the damage he can do to you. You can also use a Serai skill to delay the enemy's attack.
Don't hesitate to consume food to keep yourself alive. Depending on your level at this point, the fight may last a little longer than usual. Continue to inflict damage, heal your characters and perform combos until Stormcaller's life drops to 0.
Back on earth
Once you've defeated the Stormcaller, you'll find yourself on the Vespertine and then in the Port City of Brisk. Once you're ready to progress through the story, head for Hortence to depart for Sleeper Island, northeast of Brisk Port City. Open the map as needed to find your way. That's how Part 17: Point Maelström ends, leaving room for Part 18: Mirth.