Takkar

After you enter Takkar, chat with the townsfolk, and grab the 3 chests around town for a Star Light, Holy Water and Passion Fruit; talk with the Hooded Woman at the odd looking table on the west end of the tavern. She invites you to take an entry exam for the Vane Magic Guild and also tells you that the North gate is sealed off. Walk outside and talk with the gate guards.
Once everyone tries to convince the guards with no success, the Hooded Woman shows up again. If you haven't upgraded everyone's equipment, do so now. Once you've done that, talk with the Hooded Woman again at the east end of town and she opens the gate leading to Takkar Mountain Pass, and ultimately, the Ghost Manor.
Take the path and the Hooded Woman runs off to get there before you do.
Takkar Mountain Pass is simply navigated as there is only one way to go in a winding snake path up the mountain, but your efforts should yield you a Purity Ring and a Wind Ring on your way.
Once you have these 2 items, take the exit at the top to enter the Ghost Manor.
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