Sands of Kogorh

The Sands of Kogorh is the central desert located between Mantaic and Yormgen on the Desier continent in Tales of Vesperia. It is described as a blazing desert stretching to the end of the horizon with temperatures dropping to below zero at night.

History
The party arrives here in order to save the parents of a boy named Alph and his sister Layla. Estelle states that there is no shade anywhere and Karol Capel says he never imagined the desert would be that hot. Yuri Lowell adds that no one lasts long here without proper supplies, though Rita Mordio notices Raven is happy. When Yuri asks if he is hot he lies to the party but he tells them that they will be fine as long as they have water to which Estelle remembers about the cacti. Judith says that Alph and Layla's parents are out there with no supplies and even though Estelle says they have to look for Phaeroh, Judith requests they look for the parents first. Estelle states that the Brave Vesperia guild has fulfilled their obligation to her, to which everyone agrees and they search for the couple. They soon hear a screech in the sky and Estelle wonders if it is Phaeroh, leading Karol to believe he is somewhere here. Though Yuri tells him to calm down and that he will get plenty of attention once they help the children.

Once they find a cactus they try to extract water from it but Yuri suggests they use the Sorcerer's Ring which allows them to get the water without any harm. After refilling their canteens, the party continues their trek. Further up Raven tells them not to lag behind leading Rita to ask how he can be so happy with Yuri sarcastically saying that he enjoys the suffering of others. Though Rita wants to beat him up Yuri tells her not to waste her energy. Suddenly Rita is the only one who hears a voice in the distance. She asks Judith if she has been in the desert before and she tells them she used to live in a town in the mountains to the north along with Ba'ul so sometimes she came down near the desert. She then tells them they do not have time to look for anything in the heat and Yuri adds that they will die if they run out of water. Karol states they must find a clue and fast.

All hope seems lost when Karol exclaims that he is out of water even though Yuri gives him some. Raven makes fun of Rita simply because she wants to rest. Suddenly Karol and Rita notice a spring which puts the party back in high spirits again. While soaking their feet Raven makes a sarcastic joke. Karol tells everyone it will be dangerous if they keep going but Judith reminds them that Alph and Layla are counting on them to save their parents to which Rita agrees and Estelle adds they may find Phaeroh if they are lucky. Yuri claims with a spring like that they can continue the search. After Judith fills up everyone's canteens, they move out.

A short distance after leaving the spring, Karol spots something and the group runs to it. They find Alph and Layla's parents, collapsed from heat exhaustion. Estelle uses healing artes on the father and asks if he feels better. He wonders where his wife is and Karol says she is right next to him. She uses her healing artes on her as well and she gets up, despite Estelle telling her to stay still. The party gives the couple two of their canteens and after drinking them they feel better. They thank Estelle and Yuri says that there will be time for that later, though they do not have much to give. Yuri says that they do not need anything valuable but the father insists telling them to return to Mantaic for their reward. Judith asks if they are Alph and Layla's parents to which they affirm and ask about their children to which the party confirms telling them they were worried and were willing to go out into the desert to look for them. The parents say they will run back to Mantaic as fast as they can, but Judith tells them they can not go back by themselves. Raven tells them to calm down. Suddenly, they hear what appears to be a bird screaming and the father asks about the bird in the desert and it sounds like it is closeby. Raven thinks the noise came from up ahead which everyone was pleased. Yuri tells the couple to stay out of the way in case a fight breaks out to which they agree.

Near the end of the desert, Judith senses something wrong and warns the party to be on guard. They hear a scream and Estele realizes it is not Phaeroh and Yuri agrees with her saying it sounds different. A dark void opens up and a monster comes out of it. Karol and the couple become frightened as he has never seen a monster like it anywhere. Judith states it is not a monster leading Raven to ask what it is. Even Repede is frightened. Though Karol suggests they retreat, the creature closes in, leaving the party no choice but to fight the creature, but before they do, Yuri tells the couple to get out of the way as they must protect them. After the battle, the creature vanishes. Estelle notices a feather falling from the sky. Karol collapses due to heat exhaustion, followed by Rita, Estelle, Judith, Repede, Raven and finally Yuri, meaning even though they win the fight, the victory came at a heavy price. Yuri succumbs to the heat as well, but before he faints he sees a town in the distance and sees the dragon that appeared in the Weasand of Cados thinking it is going to eat them. But without him knowing it, the dragon takes them to the town.

Trivia

 * The Giganto Monster "Medusa Butterfly" is found here.
 * On the first visit, due to the influence of the Outbreaker, the desert would invert from day to night and vice versa.
 * After leaving Yormgen, the party can choose to either enter the dungeon or stay on the field map.