Seles
Items: Burn Out x 2 (From The Boss Fight), Healing Potion x 2 (From the Boss Fight)
Stardust:(1) Found in the Graveyard of Seles, check all the tombstones.

Once in Seles, you see a man being beaten by two Sandoran Soldiers, you fight them. They are fairly easy, and aren't exactly the hardest things to fight. They are offically your first battle. They're a bore, really. Just knock them out and watch them run.

After the Battle, Proceed to the next area where you will find a man named Plos, he tells you of Shana's kidnapping, but soon after, the Sandoran Soldiers you had beaten earlier, come back with some new guy, who is supposedly stronger. There is a fight.

Dispose of the two soldiers first, then attack the Sergeant, only use healing potion when you need to. The battle is simple, just don't get out of healing range. He eventually uses this move that charges up his strength and defense, so be prepared.

Once that's all over, you should go around and chat a little. The man (in the upper left corner) talking to the woman will teach you the proper way of using additions, counters, and etc. If you didn't play the demo, or don't understand, talk to him for a brief little introduction in fighting. When you leave, you will be forced to watch a brief scene with Shana in Hellena. When finished, head to the Forest.

The Forest
Items: Healing Potion, Charm Potion, and 20G.
Stardust: None

Talk to the Merchant (The guy in the first room) for a brief lesson about items, he'll also sell you a few things (if needed). Check the lower right chest for an item.