Im level 33 and level 5 relationship with violet, but haven't unlocked the tailor yet. I read on the wiki you unlock it early in the game by meeting the tailor in the town square, but ive gone back and forth to there dozens of times throught the day but nothing happens. Is there a specific time i have to go there or am i still early in the game somehow?
Use skills, artifacts, and alchemy more actively when communicating with monsters. Celica must develop as a magician, specialist and person, otherwise game progress will slow down at such moments.
All the basic mechanics are described in small books in Arganor's library.
The tailor usually appears in the square during the day.
Nel helps a lot with this. It is only important that Celica builds friendly relations with everyone. Then Nel, in automatic mode, will help with both the skills and experience levels of friends.
The only thing she may not be able to help with is finding some rare artifacts, as she doesn't always use the treasure finder.