Cumberland?

[Goonecologist]

I'm trying to figure out how to get to Cumberland since the information guy in the castle keeps talking about opposition there but I can't find how to get there and every other area I can explore has enemies that're too strong for me right now. Help?

[Null]

You grinded like crazy, didn't you?

You reach Cumberland by taking a boat to Douglass from Somon. That entire region is Cumberland. Just be aware that leaving Cumberland after a certain point will fail the quest, so stock up on stuff before heading there.

[Goonecologist]

I wouldn't say I grinded but I do fight a lot. Thanks for the advice though.

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If you took on the quest later on instead of beating it in 2nd generation the outcome changes as Sophia will lead resistance, Georg will be dead and will fight u in his spirit form.
And if you started this quest but proceeded thru it without talking to NPC to unlock Castle Nerack, this location becomes missed and quest fails as a result. Check gamefaq snes guide for reference.
If you are having trouble beating the giant, use someone with high SPD with stun technique and slow character with club. 80% of the time he will be stunned causing him to miss his turn. Together with club that has a sleep inducing tech, there is a chance of them losing 1 more turn due to sleep.