IT'S ALL OVER!

I travelled through Gurgu Volcano and got to the bottom without too much trouble.
I avoided the treasure figuring I'd make another pass through for that.
I did decide to try and grab the Flame Armour though and had to fight the Flame Dragon.
His first attack (scorch or something) did massive damage to my 3 remaining warriors, killing my Fighter.
I managaed to get a Heal spell in on the next round but a phsyical attack killed my Black Belt, and my poor White Mage got killed trying to flee.

I can't believe it's over so quick!

Has anyone here completed this challenge? I guess the trick is in levelling up high, and getting hold of some Pro Rings to prevent instant death as early as possible.