I had to actually start a third file after clearing both routes to unlock them. my memory may be playing tricks on me though, as 2004 was quite a while ago :p @TC for your thief, you need to raise your speed stat. regarding the trainees: yeah you can copy the save, but they're generally outclassed by other promotion options anyways. Ewan is okay as he learns all three magic types. But If you plan to use glitches, you can go sage and then use the dark magic glitch, effectively making him a super trainee with added staves and higher caps/constitution