Hidden Town

Batlum is a hidden town that is only accessible with the White Ray. Fly over the west coast until you see a town with a stone building at the end and land there (place the bird's shadow over the town and press A.) In Batlum you can pick up some weapons, fight in a special arena, and try your hand at the "Maze of Trials" (watch out for holes in the floor!)

Secret Item

Go to the place in the map (A little bit South-West from the center) where it says you can't enter the forest. When you get this message you should see a fortress in the distance. Enter the town slightly to the south, and enter one of the civilian houses. Talk to the mother there and she will ask you to rescue her kidnapped daughter. Exit the town and summon White Ray. Fly to the fortress and exit White Ray from there. Enter the fortress and rescue the girl and return her to the girls mother, and you fill find the girl is enamored with Raiko. Return to the house several times until the girl gives a secret item to Raiko.