Intro: On the Precipice of Despair
Caldisla
After the scenes, you'll wake up in the inn in Caldisla. Owen, the Caldislan guard captain will inform you about Norende's fate. You're free to control Tiz at this point. The game has hidden items so it will help thorougly searching for them as you find new areas. To start off, search the lower right corner of the room to find a hidden Potion. Next, go dowstairs and find the 50pg hidden in the plant across the counter near the entrance. Exit the inn then talk to the Adventurer outside to save your game.
Your destination is in the castle to the north. Before going there, you can find a hidden Antidote southeast of the Adventurer, by the wall. Continue to the westernmost portion of the city to find the graveyard. There's a hidden Phoenix Down in the middle-right side of the tombstones and a hidden Potion in the tree near the edge of the cliff. Once done, head to the castle.
Inside the throne room, go to the left and examine the statue there to find a hidden Eye Drops. Talk to the King to continue with the story then leave the castle and the town.
World Map
In the world map, you'll have a quick overview about jobs and Tutorial Quests. These are easy quests that will teach you how to get around in the game. Completing these quests will yield you different items as reward. There should be a lot of Tutorial Quests you can complete at this point; do them first then head northwest by following the river. Cross the bridge and enter the cave to enter the Norende Ravine.