Cartography report is a game mechanics introduced in Ys: Memories of Celceta. The mechanics is carried on to later Ys series games. For every 10% of the map filled out, Adol will receive a reward from the quest giver. For 100% complete map, Adol will usually receive some rare gears that will help out his fighting of the boss (usually the final boss). Starting from Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana, there is a gear called "Eagle Eye Orb" that can increase your mapping range.
Ys: Memories of Celceta[]
Quest giver: Griselda
In game explanation[]
The area of Celceta is overgrown with trees and forest after the the Mask of the Sun goes out of control around 500 years ago. Although there are residents inside the forest, they rarely communicate with people outside.
After Celceta came under Romn control in 13 AC, they found it necessary to map out the forest. So the governor-general of Celceta, Griselda, tasks the adventurer Adol Christin to map it out.
Trophy & in-Game Reward[]
Since the game is somewhat forgiving, it is possible to 100% the game before entering the final dungeon of the game. However, you will need to walk close to the border of each map in order to clear the fog of war as much as possible. If you did not do so, it is still possible to 100% the map after the final dungeon. The Trophy "Master Cartographer" will pop out, but the in-game reward can not be received.
| % Complete | Reward |
|---|---|
| 10% |  1000 Gold
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| 20% | 3000 Gold
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| 30% | 5000 Gold
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| 40% | 7500 Gold
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| 50% | 10000 Gold Aeolus Urn (Artifacts)Attract Dropped Items |
| 60% | 15000 Gold
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| 70% | 20000 Gold
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| 80% | 30000 Gold
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| 90% | 50000 Gold
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| 100% | 100000 Gold Ares Seal (Artifacts)EXTRA Gauge Fills Slowly |
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana[]
Quest giver: Barbaros and , after his death Euron
In game explanation[]
In 21 AC, after the Lombardia is attacked by Oceanus and the passengers drifted to the Isle of Seiren, the Captain Barbaros tasks the fabled Adventurer Adol Christin to map out the island while searching for the castaways.
Trophy and In-game reward[]
Trophy: Perfect Map
| % Complete | Reward |
|---|---|
| 10% | Heal Potion Heal 60% HP |
| 20% | Gauntlet DEF+1, Break Rate up |
| 30% | Athlete Ring 2/3 SP Cost |
| 40% | Spirit Elixer Base Max SP +10 |
| 50% | Gale Feather (Adventure Gear) Dash speed up, Tackle Foes |
| 60% | Mountain Guide Adventuring Gear Slot +1 |
| 70% | Full Potion Heal 100% HP |
| 80% | Spirit Elixer Base Max SP +10 |
| 90% | Spirit Necklace Party Recovery upon Death |
| 100% | Ares Seal (Adventure Gear) EXTRA Gauge Fills Slowly |
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox[]
Quest giver: Parks
In game explanation[]
In 24 AC, after Parks joins the party at Dandelion, he ask Adol to map out the surroundings of Balduq so that it will be easier .
Trophy and In-game reward[]
Trophy: Perfect Map
| % Complete | Reward |
|---|---|
| 10% |  Heal Potion
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| 20% |  Blade Ring II
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| 30% |  Strength Elixir
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| 40% |  Spirit Elixir
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| 50% |  Traveler Cloak
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| 60% |  Full Potion
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| 70% |  Recluse Formula
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| 80% | Spirit Elixir
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| 90% | Defense Formula
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| 100% |  Apocrypha Penance
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