Suikoden 3 Chris Chapter 1 Zexen
Vinay Del Zexay
Chris Chapter 1 starts off in Vinay Del Zexay. Chris is the head knight of the Six Knights of Zexen, who are run by the Zexen Council. Chris' chapters are quite easy in comparison to Hugo and Geddoe's, except maybe her third chapter. She also has advantages in money and starting ability points.
Chris is upset about late Captain Galahad and Vice Captain Pelize. She then has a summons in front of all the council members. They give all sorts of complements to her and think that now would be a great time for peace negotiations after showing the council's strength in previous battles.
Chris is dropped off at her house. Just go inside and rest for you, you can do more later. Save your game, and the next morning the Six Knights of Zexen are at the gate to leave.
Before you leave, enter the Zexen Capital and go to the Council Hall. Take the side doors in front of you, one leads to the armory / rune sage / item shop and the other leads to a Bujutsu teacher. You may also wish to sharpen you weapons in town before you leave.
Zexen Forest
Thankfully, Chris has a horse so you can just burn through here.
Brass Castle
Lulu gets bumped into by Louis here. When you get a chance, check out Brass Castle and the east end of it.
Lord Dupa of the Lizard Clan is paying a visit. He says Chief Zepon wants to hold a gathering on the Amur Plains to 'rest the grides' (peace treaty). Go up to Louis and tell him you will rest.
As you wake up, it will have been a few days and time for the peace treaty. Lucia, Dupa, Beecham and a few others come to sign the treaty for the Grasslanders.
Afterwards, the soldiers become agitated. A messenger comes in to say Lord Myriam and Lord Lanchet have died in a surprise attack.
War Battle Zexen vs. Grasslanders
You are severely overmatched, as the Lizards have most of the area occupied. After a turn, the victory conditions change to escaping via the east route. You will need to take out one army of Karayans to open up the path. Send out your Zexen Knight forces to soften them up. Roland's unit can finish them off, and then have Chris retreat. Reach the east-most spot for a Safe Retreat.
Karayan Village
The party is on Plain Amur, near a Karayan Village. Salome plans to raid it. Go up ahead to save your game first.
As you enter the Karayan Village, Chris will travel with the horse. Lulu rushes up to her and gets it, this time you see the scene from Chris' perspective of course.
After this, you are to flee towards the back of the village. Karayan Soldiers fight you, 4 at a time. They also drop new chain mail regularly. Near the back are a ton of dead karayans. Chris and Salome are worried it may be Borus.
The next day, enter the center door at Brass Castle. Borus ensures Salome he did not massacre those Karayans. Anyway, Chris is summoned back to Vinay Del Zexay, so do your things around Brass Castle then go to the west side of it. Borus is waiting with the horses.
Zexen Forest
Burn through Zexen Forest with the horses. You may see Rico and Fred as you near the exit. Just make your way to Vinay Del Zexay
Vinay Del Zexay
At the Council Hall, Chris will be ordered to be on the attack with the Grasslanders. You can head back into the Council Hall if you want to use your ability points on Bujutsu or magic.
As Chris gets back to her house, Borus leaves. The Butler shows Lady Chris a coat of arms from the Lightfellow Family, which was delivered recently. Chris Chapter 1 ends, and you should start up Geddoe Chapter 1.