Maidens

Castlevania:?The Dracula X Chronicles Maidens

For you to view the "true" ending (and to find a good majority of the various unlockables) you will need to save the maidens hidden throughout different levels of the game. Each one you save (except for Annette) gives you a direct reward that you can be used while fighting your way through Dracula's castle.

Maria

When being chased by the Behemoth in Stage 2, continually whip any candles in front of you while running away from it. When you find the "KEY" item in one of the candles, pick it up but do not use it. Keep the key in your secondary weapon slot and don't pick up any other weapons.

After escaping the Behemoth head down the first flight of stairs and fight your way to the locked door at the end of the area. This is where you should use the key (like you would any other secondary weapon) next to the door. Upon using the key, enter the new room and a small dialog sequence will play out. Maria will thenbe added to your playable list of characters in the main menu. You can select to play with Maria if you exit the level back to the menu.

Terra

Terra is found in Stage 3' (the second version of Stage 3) before you go through the first door of the level. Instead of going through the door on the top, drop down below it and break the wall directly underneath. This will open up a new area where you can descend a flight of stairs and find Terra, eagerly awaiting her rescue.

In return she gives you the ability to destroy Red Skeletons and Red Skeleton Walls. The Red Skeleton Walls block your path to a lot of the bonus items throughout different levels of the game.

Iris

Iris is found in Stage 4' (the second version of Stage 4). Just when you get to the point where you have the option to take PATH B (where you can jump on a log to head down a huge waterfall), jump across to the next platform and continue onward. As you battle the swinging skeletons, you'll notice a blue frog on the ground. DO NOT KILL THE FROG. Instead let the frog follow you to the right. As you move further along you'll start to see statues of frogs towards the end of the level. If you are successful in escorting the blue frog, he will eventually jump onto one of the empty statue bases and disappear.

After this, head back to the left and you'll notice that one of the logs dropped, allowing you entrance to the lower area. Head to the secret area and rescue Iris, who's gift gives you the ability to break the Crystal Barriers located around the game.

Annette

For Annette to be saved, you MUST have rescued both Terra and Iris. Annette is found in Stage 7. Make your way through the level as you would normally, but once inside the clocktower-ish area (where water ghosts appear), look for a Red Skeleton Wall. Destroying it nets you the chance to step on the first switch. Do so and continue upward and to the right. You'll notice a suspicious gear above what looks to be a wall, and if you strike it enough the door will open allowing you entry. Fight the crow to gain access to the KEY item, and if you need health, destroy the eggs on the ground for a quick boost of energy. Head back out the way you came in and head to the next area.

You'll notice a locked door, DO NOT ENTER THIS DOOR. It is a trap that makes you waste your key. Instead, look up and around for a Crystal Barrier. Destroy that to gain access to the second switch. After stepping on it, return to where you initially found the locked door and you'll notice that a path under this area has opened up. Head downward and you'll find the real locked door, which is when you use your key. Head inside and save the last maiden, Annette.