Ys IX: Monstrum Nox/Side Quests

Extended Side Quests

Grimwald Nox

See List of Grimwald Nox

From Chapter 1, Adol will be forced to take part in the raid battles with the Lemures known as Grimwald Nox. These appear as Miasma vortices around the city. As they are cleared out, new area of the city will be unlocked and can be visited.

Meal Donation

From the start of Chapter 2, Adol can find Sister Mel in the cathedral at Central District. After speaking to her, Adol can donate one of the 13 Meals. For every 3 meals donated, Sister Mel will reward him the following items:

Number found	Reward
3	Heal Potion
6	Tempest Elixir
9	Tellurian Talisman
12	Vitality Formula
13	Jewel Rubric

Search for Landmarks

See Landmarks in Balduq

From the start of Chapter 2, Adol can accept the side quest to look for various landmarks around Balduq and report them to Alex at the Main Gates.

During Chapter 8, Alex will be missing and another Kiosk Attendant will gave out the reward instead.

Number found	Reward
3	Life Elixir
6	Warlord Elixir
9	Vigor Formula
12	Clasp Rubric
15	Warlord Elixir
18	Spirit Medicine Formula
21	Blast Grimoire

Azure Petals

Map of Balduq with all Azure Petals' location marked with cyan dots

See Cameo dialogues

From the start of Chapter 2, Adol can accept the side quest to look for the 120 Azure Petals from Marguerite at the Central District. For every 10 petals given, she will reward Adol with various useful items, such as Recipes, Rubrics or Formulae. For every 20 petals given, a past character will "possess" Margurite and speaks to Adol. For their dialogues, see Cameo page.

Number found	Reward
10	Defense Elixir
20	Ride-Along Pikkard
30	Spirit Elixir
40	Compote Recipe
50	Ride-Along Mishy
60	Leather Necklace II
70	Pretty Pink
80	Ring Rubric
90	Tempest Elixir
100	Cure-All Formula
110	Apple Pie Recipe
120	Apocrypha: Precepts

Cartography report

See Cartography report

From the start of Chapter 3, Adol can report the mapping progress of the city to Parks in the basement of Dandelion. For every 10% completed, Parks will reward Adol with some useful items in the adventure.

% Complete	Reward
10%	Heal Potion
20%	Blade Ring II
30%	Strength Elixir
40%	Spirit Elixir
50%	Traveler Cloak
60%	Full Potion
70%	Recluse Formula
80%	Spirit Elixir
90%	Defense Formula
100%	Apocrypha Penance

Graffiti Report

See Graffiti

From the start of Chapter 4, Adol can report the 44 graffities around the city to Vallin in Dandelion. For every 11 graffities reported, he will reward Adol with useful items in the adventure.

Number found	Reward
11	Swift Grimoire (Skill book for White Cat)
22	Aeolus Urn
33	Melty Red (Costume for Hawk)
44	Spirit Elixir

Preserve Food Feed

From the start of Chapter 4, Adol can find Morbihan by the river in the Main Square using Doll's gift. After that, Morbihan will joins the Dandelion, and from that point, Adol can feed him one of the eight Preserved Foods. For every 4 food fed, Morbihan will reward him the following items:

Number found	Reward
4	Smoothie Recipe
8	Empty Bottle

Other Side Quests

These side quest become available as main story goes on. Some become unavailable after their respective chapter is finished.

Chapter 2

Side quest #1 – Little Girl's Plea
Location	Shantytown	Client	Sue
Priority	1	Deadline	Short
Destination	Shantytown	Target	Butterflies
Availability	Chapter 2, after Krysha joins the party	Type	Collection
Reward	Empty Bottle
Contents	Sue from the shantytown wants us to find some butterflies that have flown away from her. We might be able to catch them using our Gifts. There should be three butterflies in total. Let's try searching through the shantytown for them.
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Chapter 3

Side quest #2 – Illness Inquiry
Location	Agricultural District	Client	Kaia
Priority	2	Deadline	Short
Destination	Agricultural District	Target	Defeat Anxigas
Availability	Chapter 3	Type	Battle
Reward	Flour x10, Tomato x10
Contents	Folks in the Agricultural District have been taking ill one after another lately. We've never had an outbreak this bad before... Can anyone help us find out what might be causing this?
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Side quest #3 – Missing Family Report
Location	Central District	Client	Geoffrey
Priority	3	Deadline	Short
Destination	Central District	Target
Availability	Chapter 3	Type	Investigate / Battle
Reward	1000 Gold
Contents	...Not MY family, just so we're clear here. See, I'm a landlord, and one of my housing unit's tenants have been missing for about a week now. The house... Well, it has a bit of a, shall we say, "history." Needless to say, I'm plenty worries. Come see me at the fountain plaza in the Central District if you'd like to know more.
Note: Tito and Arche join Dandelion
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Side quest #4 – Sowing Seeds of Joy
Location	Shantytown	Client	Hannah
Priority	2	Deadline	Short
Destination	Shantytown and Central District	Target	Cabato, Ivan and Largus
Availability	Chapter 3	Type	Delivery
Reward	Marl Flower x10
Contents	Hannah--one of the employees at Krysha's flower shop in the shantytown--has something she wants to ask about. She seems to have a request to make of Krysha.
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Side quest #5 – Pickpocket Pursuit
Location	Main Square	Client	Market Manager
Priority	1	Deadline	Short
Destination	Main Square	Target	The pickpocket
Availability	Chapter 3, after Main Square is unlocked	Type	Pursuit
Reward	2000 Gold ( 500 Gold if choose "proceed as caught"))
Contents	A pickpocket has been running rampant at the marketplace. It's been bad news for business...and the victims too, of course. We should probably do something about this.
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Side quest #6 – Maid in Amiss
Location	Balduq Prison	Client	Girl in a Maid Dress
Priority	2	Deadline	Short
Destination	Hieroglyph Knights HQ	Target	Prisoner's Effects
Availability	Chapter 3, while in Prison	Type	Search / Battle
Reward	Leather Bracelet
Contents	We encountered a maid who had been wrongfully incarcerated at the prison. Apparently, something important of hers had been confiscated upon her4 arrest.
Note: Silhouette joins Dandelion
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Chapter 4

Side quest #7 – Bathhouse Debauchery
Location	Main Square	Client	Guindeau
Priority	1	Deadline	Short
Destination	Main Square	Target
Availability	Chapter 4	Type	Investigation
Reward	Blinding Bangle
Contents	Our beloved bathhouse is at risk of being sullied by rumors of a perverse individual amidst its patrons. This is a bastion of recreation and relaxation. Preserving its integrity is of the utmost importance. Refer to the bulletin board near the public baths in the main square for further details. I eagerly await the assistance of today's valiant youth!
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Side quest #8 – Prison Rescue
Location	Dandelion	Client	Parks
Priority	3	Deadline	Short
Destination	West Dumping Ground Balduq Prison	Target	Inmate
Availability	Chapter 4	Type	Rescue
Reward	2500 Gold
Contents	(The following solicitation was posted in private, away from the eyes of the average patron.) It's come to my attention that another inmate at Balduq Prison has been wrongfully convicted. Though I'm sure you and the other Monstrums are busy enough, I'd like to request help from anyone willing to spare it. Come to see me in the basement for details.
Note: Prisoner Side Quest 1 Iris joins Dandelion
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Side quest #9 – One in a Bouillon
Location	Central District	Client	Roscoff
Priority	2	Deadline	Short
Destination	Gather intel from: Agricultural District Central District Main Square	Target	Gather intel from: Susie Carla Philip
Availability	Chapter 4	Type	Investigation
Reward	Bouillabaisse Recipe
Contents	The owner of a bistro in the Central District has consulted Chante about a new menu item. They seem to be having trouble reviving a local specialty the previous owner used to serve.
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Side quest #10 – Wanted: Maretudos
Location	Central District	Client	Aprilis
Priority	1	Deadline	Long
Destination	Cloaca Maxima	Target	Maretudo x4
Availability	Chapter 4	Type	Wanted Mission
Reward	Fool's Gloves
Contents	An army of Maretudos have appeared in the depth of Cloaca Maxima. We would be remiss to leave them as they are. Thus, I ask that you assist me by subduing them. Report to me once you've found success in your efforts. I shall be waiting at the ruined belfry in the Central District.
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Side quest #11 – Chapterhouse Repair
Location	Artisan Lane	Client	Knight Huon
Priority	2	Deadline	Short
Destination	Hieroglyph Commandery	Target	Insepect damages caused by Hawk
Availability	Chapter 4, after Artisan Lane is unlocked	Type	Investigation
Reward	Strength Elixir
Contents	The uproar at the Hieroglyph Knight's chapterhouse a while back ended up causing quite a few damages, the extent of which has yet to be determined due to a lack of available personnel. Can you help us?
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Chapter 5

Side quest #12 – Hazardous Harvest
Location	Trading Bureau	Client	Baldwin
Priority	2	Deadline	Short
Destination	Mount El Dore	Target
Availability	Chapter 5	Type	Rescue
Reward	3500 Gold
Contents	A merchant caravan that had been lodging in town left a few days ago, and they haven't been spotted since. Last I heard, they went into Mount El Dore to gather some medicinal herbs. I'm drafting together a search party to go check on them. Come see me at the trading bureau for further details.
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Side quest #13 – Owner, Where Art Thou?
Location	Artisan Lane	Client	Family on a Pilgrimage
Priority	2	Deadline	Short
Destination	Artisan Lane, Main Square, Central District	Target	Dolce
Availability	Chapter 5	Type	Investigate
Reward	Chamomile x10
Contents	We came across a stuffed animal that someone lost. It certainly wasn't lacking for love, by the look of it. Could we ask you find its rightful owner for us? We're sure they must be worried sick. We'll be waiting at the inn by the west gate of Artisan Lane.
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Side quest #14 – Prison Liberation
Location	Dandelion	Client	Parks
Priority	3	Deadline	Short
Destination	East Depth Estatte Road	Target	Inmate
Availability	Chapter 5	Type	Rescue
Reward	5000 Gold
Contents	(The following solicitation was posted in private, away from the eyes of the average patron.) It's come to my attention that yet another inmate at Balduq Prison has been wrongfully convicted. I'd like to ask for everyone's assistance in rescuing them. Come talk to me for more details.
Note: Prisoner Side Quest 2 Lucien joins Dandelion
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Side quest #15 – Wanted: Tarantiels
Location	Central District	Client	Aprilis
Priority	1	Deadline	Long
Destination	Dry Moat Ruins	Target	Tarantiels Eggs, Tarantiels
Availability	Chapter 5	Type	Wanted Mission
Reward	Berserker's Mask
Contents	A dense nest of Tarantiel eggs has been found in the depths of the dry moat ruins. We would be remiss to leave them as they are. Thus, I ask that you assist me by subduing them. Report to me once you've found success in your efforts. I shall be waiting at the belfry in the Central District.
Note: If the eggs are attacked but not destroyed quickly, they will turn into Tarantiels.
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Side quest #16 – Scam on the Lam
Location	Entertainment District	Client	Coliseum Staff
Priority	1	Deadline	Long
Destination	Entertainment District	Target	Con artist
Availability	Chapter 5, after Entertainment District become available	Type	Pursuit
Reward	4000 Gold ( 1000 Gold if choose "proceed as caught"))
Contents	Apparently, a con artist gambler has been skulking around the coliseum. Maybe there's something we can do to help.
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Side quest #17 – All That Glitters
Location	Dandelion	Client	Saradhi
Priority	2	Deadline	Short
Destination	Decrepit Underpass	Target
Availability	Chapter 5, after Yufa joins the party	Type	Battle
Reward	Golden Gloves
Contents	Saradhi dropped by the Dandelion with some medicine she said might help with our fatigue. Something seems a bit off about this...
Note: Saradhi joins Dandelion
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Chapter 6

Side quest #18 – Calling All Strongmen!
Location	Entertainment District	Client	Promoter DeSalle
Priority	2	Deadline	Short
Destination	Entertainment District	Target	Enemies
Availability	Chapter 6	Type	Battle
Reward	3500 Gold
Contents	It's that time of year again! That's right, the annual Strongman Event, hosted exclusively at the Balduq Coliseum! ...Unfortunately, one of our participants had to withdraw due to a sudden onset of illness. That's why I'm looking to recruit one lucky new challenger to take up the gauntlet! If YOUR first thought is, "I'm your (strong)man!" head right on down to the coliseum reception desk at the Entertainment District to enter! (Referrals welcome!) * Please note that Balduq Coliseum by-laws prohibit the usage of weaponry of any form during the competition.
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Side quest #19 – A Legend of Heroes
Location	Main Square	Client	Tetra
Priority	2	Deadline	Short
Destination	Agricultural District, Hieroglyph Commandery, Artisan Lane	Target	Faded Graffiti
Availability	Chapter 6	Type	Investigation
Reward	Brilliant Ice (Costume for Anemona)
Contents	A wandering bard named Tetra am I, A poem 'bout a hero I wish to make. This hero's grand tales, through myth we rely, but gathering them bears no lucky break. I thus make a plea for someone to take, for someone who knows these matters quite well. Under the bridge is where I do now dwell-- betwixt Central District and the main square-- studying up this elusive intel. Find me and more of this quest I shall share.
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Side quest #20 – Tobacoo To Go
Location	Dandelion	Client	Inmate 906
Priority	3	Deadline	Short
Destination	Balduq Prison - Special Sector	Target	Inmate 906
Availability	Chapter 6	Type	Delivery
Reward	6000 Gold
Contents	(The following solicitation was posted in private, away from the eyes of the average patron.) I've been longing for a taste of home after all this time. Could you deliver a premium Gllian cigar to me? P.S. Make sure the Monstrums deliver it in person.
Note: Margot joins Dandelion
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Side quest #21 – Wanted: Dragia Haman
Location	Central District	Client	Aprilis
Priority	1	Deadline	Long
Destination	Estatte Road	Target	Dragia Haman
Availability	Chapter 6	Type	Wanted Mission
Reward	Asura Cloak
Contents	A Gragia Haman has appeared somewhere along Estatte Road. We would be remiss to leave it as it is. Thus, I ask that you assist me by subduing it. Report to me once you've found success in your efforts. I shall be waiting at the ruined belfry in the Central District.
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Side quest #22 – Masking for Trouble
Location	Noble District	Client	Michèle
Priority	2	Deadline	Short
Destination	Masquerade Venue	Target
Availability	Chapter 6, after Noble District is unlocked	Type	Investigation
Reward	Mayura Stone, Ball Mask (Red), Ball Mask (Blue)
Contents	Apparently, Michèle has been looking for a partner to go to the Pendleton Company masquerade with. Krysha seems interested in participating herself. We should speak with Michèle in the Noble District, if we decide to attend.
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Chapter 7

Side quest #23 – Art-isan is Suffering
Location	Artisan Lane	Client	Berling
Priority	2	Deadline	Short
Destination	Milianne Plains	Target	Potts Defeat 15 Vrogium while equipping Prototype Shield
Availability	Chapter 7	Type	Investigate / Battle
Reward	Feather Shield
Contents	Trouble's starting to brew among the craftsmen, and I'd like some outside help on my end. If anyone sees fit to accept this request, come speak to me at the Craft Guild.
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Side quest #24 – Warehouse Stakeout
Location	Noble District	Client	Count Edgell
Priority	1	Deadline	Short
Destination	Noble District	Target	Gaston
Availability	Chapter 7	Type	Pursuit
Reward	8000 Gold (2000 Gold if choose "proceed as caught")
Contents	The Nobel District warehouses have been frequent targets for burglary as of late. The nefarious cilprits have proven capable of slipping by the Romun watch virtually undetected. I thus emphatically implore the aid of those skilled enough to handle these ruffians. Should you find you fit these qualifications, make your way to Noble District warehouses at once.
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Side quest #25 – Aprilis's Trial
Location	Central District	Client	Aprilis
Priority	1	Deadline	Short
Destination	Diabolic Road	Target	Defeat Monsters
Availability	Chapter 7	Type	Battle
Reward	Fenrir Claw
Contents	I have a trial for you all to undertake. Come see me once you've made your arrangements.
Note: Prepare for Enamudiens that have high STR and HP.
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Side quest #26 – Iris of the Storm
Location	Dandelion	Client	Parks
Priority	2	Deadline	Short
Destination	Noble District	Target	Iris
Availability	Chapter 7	Type	Investigation
Reward	Empusa's Gloves
Contents	Iris is all by herself, with the gravest look on her face. Maybe we should go and see what's on her mind...
Note: Initiated by speaking with Iris
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Side quest #27 – Gamberg Family Errand
Location	Agricultural District	Client	Marc, Eudes and Elle
Priority	2	Deadline	Short
Destination	Main Square	Target	Floral Gift Wrap, Juicy Orange, Ispanic Chocolate
Availability	Chapter 7	Type	Investigation
Reward	Apple x20, Flour x20, Mushroom x20, Red Meat x20, White Meat x20
Contents	Yufa's siblings want to do some shopping in the main square. For some reason though, they keep trying to stop Yufa from going along with them.
Note: During this sidequest, Credo, Yufa and Jules will leave the party, and no warping is allowed.
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Side quest #28 – Tree Stumped
Location	Keening Highlands	Client	Vallin
Priority	2	Deadline	Short
Destination	Keening Highlands	Target
Availability	Chapter 7, after Keening Highlands is unlocked	Type	Investigation
Reward	Tempest Elixir
Contents	Vallin is searching for a legendary tree spoken of in the Nors faith. It's supposedly somewhere in the Keening Highlands, but he'd certainly be no match for the beasts wandering the area on his own. Maybe we should help him look.
Note: After the quest, you can choose to return to where you initiate the quest or back to the Dandelion.
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Chapter 8

Side quest #29 – Peril of the Bells
Location	Dandelion	Client	M.
Priority	2	Deadline	Short
Destination	Main Gates Central District Main Square Cloaca Maxima	Target	Kiosk Attendant Perry Guindeau Lemures
Availability	Chapter 8	Type	Investigation / Battle
Reward	Full Potion
Contents	(The following two solicitations were posted in private, away from the eyes of the average patron.) Time is drawing nigh. The Bells of Freedom have finally begun to toll. Any objection? Do something about it, then. So, uh... Yeah. About this note. I was thinking anyone with some time on their hands could help take care of it. Come and see me if that ends up applying to you.
Note: Speak with Dogi to start the side quest.
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Side quest #30 – A Fool and Her Treasure...
Location	Prison Outskirts	Client	Saradhi
Priority	2	Deadline	Short
Destination	Path to Hidden Treasure	Target
Availability	Chapter 8	Type	Battle
Reward	Gorgon Gloves, Genius Green
Contents	I've finally pinned down that hidden cache I've been looking for. And about time too! What do you say we go on a little treasure hunt for it? That catch you interest? Meet me behind the collapsed building in the prison outskirts. I'll be waiting❤ P.S. You'll have to come here if you need any medicine. Sorry to just drop that on you, but you understand, right?
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Side quest #31 – Prison Infriltration
Location	Central District	Client	Maxim
Priority	3	Deadline	Short
Destination	Balduq Prison	Target
Availability	Chapter 9, after returning to Dandelion	Type
Reward	10000 Gold
Contents	We've got a problem in the prison. I need you all to help me take care of it. Find me in the back alleys of the Central District.
Note: Maxim joins Dandelion
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Side quest #32 – Wanted: Drolls
Location	Dandelion	Client	Dogi
Priority	1	Deadline	Medium
Destination	Groaning Grotto	Target	Droll
Availability	Chapter 9, after returning to Dandelion	Type	Wanted Mission
Reward	Blood Fang
Contents	A group of Drolls showed up in the beast enclosure. Y'know, the one under the prison, near the Groaning Grotto? Prison or not, I doubt Aprilis would just turn a blind eye to this if she were here. Can I count on you guys to take care of it? Report to me once you've gotten rid of all of them.
Note: Can be completed at the same time with Side quest #31 – Prison Infriltration
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Side quest #33 – Inscription Inspection
Location	Woodlands of Woe	Client	Tetra
Priority	2	Deadline	Short
Destination	Woodlands of Woe	Target	Stone Fragment x3
Availability	Chapter 9, after Woodlands of Woe is unlocked	Type	Investigation
Reward	Strike Crown
Contents	That wandering bard, Tetra, went off to the Woodlands of Woe in search of some poetic inspiration. She probably won't last long in there on her own though... Maybe we should help her out.
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Final Chapter

Side quest #34 – His Father's Son
Location	Noble District	Client	Pamella
Priority	1	Deadline	Short
Destination	Cathedral, Emain Macha	Target	Smirnov Noah
Availability	Final Chapter	Type	Investigation
Reward	Defense Elixir
Contents	A while ago, I spotted someone in town who looked just like my missing husband. Could I ask someone to find them for me? I just can't stop thinking about it... If interested, please stop by the Noah residence in the Noble District.
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Side quest #35 – Wreath Restoration
Location	Artisan Lane	Client	Roderio
Priority	2	Deadline	Short
Destination	Main Square Ciel Canyon Road	Target	White Ribbon Memorial Flowers
Availability	Final Chapter	Type	Delivery
Reward	Pierce Crown
Contents	Every year, we commemorate the Victory Day festivities by placing wreaths on the cenotaph in the cemetery. This year's wreaths seems to have broken, however. Could you gather some material for us to repair them? For details, please ask for Roderio at Rijndael Antiques. The shop is closed, but feel free to enter regardless.
Note: Enter Rijndael Antique to speak with the couple again to complete the side quest.
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Side quest #36 – Final Dispossession
Location	Dandelion	Client	Anonymous
Priority	2	Deadline	Short
Destination	Prison - Alchemy Lab	Target	Homunculus
Availability	Final Chapter	Type	Battle
Reward	Warlord Elixir
Contents	I'd like for you to dispose of the legacy Master Chatelard has left behind. Ask Chante for details.
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Side quest #37 – Belger's Request
Location	Dandelion	Client	Belger
Priority	1	Deadline	Short
Destination	Estatte Road Entertainment District	Target	Lemures Berserker
Availability	Final Chapter, after returning to Dandelion for the first time	Type	Battle
Reward	15000 Gold
Contents	Mysterious beasts have been stalking Estatte Road as of late. I'd like to dispose of them right away, but as it stands, we've no men from the garrison to spare at the moment. I therefore request their extermination from anyone skilled enough to do so.
Note: Credo will be forced into the active party mid-quest, and temporary left the party after that. Returning to the city will trigger the cutscene and fight with Berserker. He will revive twice after his HP is almost deleted. The fight with Berserker will be a one-on-one fight with Adol, so make sure he is well-equipped.
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Side quest #38 – The Errant Knights
Location	Entertainment District	Client	Lucien
Priority	2	Deadline	Short
Destination	Groaning Grotto	Target
Availability	Final Chapter, after Aprilis joins Dandelion	Type	Battle
Reward	Slash Crown
Contents	We have a situation with the Hieroglyph Knights put under probation. I'd like Adol and the others to help with this, if possible.
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Side quest #39 – Life by the Sword
Location	Keening Highlands	Client	Xavier
Priority	3	Deadline	Short
Destination		Target
Availability	Final Chapter, after Aprilis joins Dandelion	Type	Investigate
Reward	Holy Sword's Hilt
Contents	I've a request for you, sudden as it may seem. Could I get you to come to the ancient battlefield? There's something I need to get ahold of. It'll no doubt prove wirthy to assist you in your plights. I'll be eagerly awaiting your arrival, Rusty!
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Side quest #40 – Wanted: Bualadh-Orgh
Location	Dandelion	Client	Aprilis
Priority	1	Deadline	Short
Destination	Keening Highlands	Target	Bualadh-Orgh
Availability	Final Chapter, after Aprilis joins Dandelion	Type	Wanted Mission
Reward	Crystal Shield
Contents	A Bualadh-Orgh has appeared somewhere within the Keening Highlands. We would be remiss to leave it as it is. Thus, I ask that you assist me by subduing it. Report to me once you've found success in your efforts. I shall be waiting at the Dandelion.
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