Lora Grotto

Lora Grotto is a submerged structure sitting at the bottom of Lora Lake. It first appeared in Power Master 1: A Strange Journey.

Power Master 1

Drained 1F

Throughout the dungeon, the player will encounter groups of Fire Magicians, Ice Magicians, and Wind Magicians. Ice tiles will also make the player constantly slip in the direction they were moving in until they hit a solid object or dirt patch. Also, exiting the dungeon will reset the water levels.

In order for the player to progress past the pool of water at the entrance, they will need an Aqualung in their inventory. This is to ensure that the player does have the proper item needed in order to progress through the dungeon. Go down the ladder to reach the basement, as the switch does not currently do anything.

Drained basement

Flooded basement

The player needs to maneuver their way to the switch in the far left room, using the crystals and dirt patches to change direction. Once they make it to the switch and activate it, the basement will flood partially. Then they need to return to the first floor using the ladder they used before.

Flooded 1F

Filled 1F

Returning to the first floor, the player is able to collect a Steel Bow from the Treasure Chest they couldn't originally access. Activate the switch and the water level will rise once more, submerging the Treasure Chest and making it inaccessible. Return to the basement and the player will find that this floor is completely filled. Make your way over to the ladder on the right and continue climbing until you reach the second floor.

Filled basement

Second floor

The northern half of the second floor is entirely covered in ice, so the player needs to use the crystals to change their direction. Make your way over the western side of the floor and enter the next room. Here, the player can push either one of the giant snowballs to move forward. Pushing the one second from the top will block a passage containing a Scroll. Activate the switch to fill this floor with water and make your way to the now accessible ladder leading to the third floor.

Filled 2F

Third floor

The player has the option to leave the dungeon using the Warp Panel to the north of this floor. To continue, the player needs to push the snowballs around until the open a passage through. As little as three pushes can be used to make a path. Entering the passageway to the next room start a conversation with The Three Mages, immediately followed by their boss fight. Once they are defeated, the player will be brought to a restored Lora Lake.

Development

In PM1, Lora Grotto was originally covered entirely in ice, though the slipping property wasn't added. The design on the second floor mimics the path the players need to take in the final version.

Gallery

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  Fight with The Three Mages in PM1