To One True Madali:

If you didn't save Shadow, go to the Velt Cave anyway. You'll find Relm there, and after fighting a boss you'll end up taking here to Thamasa. Then wait a little while and once she disappears from Thamasa, go to Owzers house. Check out the painting in the bottom left corner and a battle will start. Afterwards a door will appear and you'll be on your way to finally getting Relm.

Which form of Ragnarok is better? Well, that's opinion really. The sword is good and can be bet at the Colosseum for the most powerful sword: Illumina. But the esper lets you learn Ultima and it's special ability/attack can morph enemies into items. There's several rare items you can get that way.

As Jinn said in a previous post, the Paladin Shield is an alternate way of learning Ultima.

Also note that you'll need Locke in your party to be able to get into the buildings in Narshe and get the Ragnarok and Cursed Shield.


To Maduin20000:

Put Terra, Edgar, and Banon in the back row, this will significantly reduce the damage they take. Have Edgar always use Autocrossbow unless you really need to use a healing item. Have Banon always use is healing ability. Have Terra cast the Fire spell unless you're really in trouble and need Cure. Have Sabin use Pummel. As I recall, Ultros will counter attack after being hit with Fire and maybe after Sabin's Blitzes. So if you're getting beat too badly at any point, pause your attacking and heal, then resume. Also, don't worry too much if any characters get blinded, since it won't affect Terra's spells or Banon's healing (or Edgar or Sabin's special attacks if I remember correctly).