Side Quest Guide

As you journey through the world of Erdea on your campaign you will be offered a huge number of activities in the form of side quests you can choose to take on. The following Side Quest Guide will tell you where to find them and what the reward is for completing them.

Side quests are split into three acts, the first 26 occur before the a significant, world-changing event that happens when you reach Yggdrasil for the first time. Although these side quests are not hard to miss you will have to wait until much later in the game to do them if you pass the point of no return. Side quests 27-47 happen after the world-changing event, and side quests 48-60 takes place during the post-game, which is a lengthy portion of the campaign where you have to fix some of the things in the world. The side quests in this third section will grant rewards that should help you on your final quest to defeat the true final boss.

Side Quests 1-26

The People’s Friend

• Location: Cobblestone

• Reward: Sleeping Hibiscus x1

The Soldier and the Strategist – A Tale of Two Heroes

• Location: Heliodor

• Reward: Drasilian Shilling

Amelia’s in a Pickle!

• Location: Heliodor

• Reward: Kitty Litter

It Takes Two to Tango

• Location: Heliodorian Foothills – Church

• Reward: Gold Chain

Put a Ring on It

• Location: Hotto

• Reward: Crucerang

Smiths and Sparkly Spots

• Location: Hotto

• Reward: I 3 Iron Arms Recipes

A Walk on the Wild Side

• Location: Gallopolis

• Reward: Furry Finery Recipes

A Cactus Culet to Die For

• Location: Gallopolis

• Reward: Trickster Accessory

A Lovely Letter

• Location: Gallopolis Region – Laguna di Gondolia Checkpoint

• Reward: Cutting-Edge Kit Recipes

An Even Lovelier Letter

• Location: Gondolia

• Reward: Mini Medal x1

A Path to Paradise

• Location: Zwaardsrust Region – Warrior’s Rest Inn

• Reward: Robe of Serenity

Skincare for the Fierce and Fabulous

• Location: Octagonia – Tournament Reception

• Reward: The Dapper Chap Recipes

The Shadow

• Location: Octagonia

• Reward: Mini Medal x1

Anything for Love

• Location: Puerto Valor

• Reward: Make a Whip-Roaring Success of Yourself Recipe

Shiver me Timbers!

• Location: Puerto Valor – Hotel Casino

• Reward: Sweet Stuff for Swindlers Recipe

A Rush of Blood

• Location: Puerto Valor – Beach

• Reward: Garter Accessory

Light it Up

• Location: Phnom Nonh

• Reward: Silver Ore x10

A Memorable Mystery

• Location: L’Academie de Notre Maitre des Medailles – Downstairs – Refectoire

• Reward: Belle’s Bow Accessory

Making it Right

• Location: L’Academie de Notre Maitre des Medailles

• Reward: Mini Medal x3

Agony and the Ecstasy

• Location: L’Academie de Notre Maitre des Medailles – Upstairs – Dormitory

• Reward: Uniforme de l’Academie

My Secret Saint

• Location: Lonalulu

• Reward: Warlock Accessory

Up Where They Walk

• Location: Nautica

• Reward: Gracos’s Trident

A Cold Crush

• Location: Sniflheim

• Reward: That’s Magic Recipe

The Viking Hoard

• Location: Sniflheim

• Reward: Pirate’s Hat

Planting Seeds for the Future

• Location: Arborian Highlands – Grove of Repose

• Reward: Healer Accessory

Fit as a Fiddle

• Location: Arboria

• Reward: Butterfly Baton

Side Quests 27-47

Worth its Salt

• Location: Phnom Nonh

• Reward: Mythril Ore x10

A Right Riddle

• Location: L’Academie de Notre Maitre des Medailles – Downstairs – Bibliotheque

• Reward: Mini Medal x5

The Measure of a Man

• Location: Lonalulu

• Reward: Venus’ Tear

Understanding Angri-La

• Location: Angri-La – Middle Level

• Reward: Mystic Accessory

When Knight Falls

• Location: Puerto Valor

• Reward: Metal Slime Shield

One Last Request

• Location: L’Academie de Notre Maitre des Medailles – Downstairs – Classroom

• Reward: Chronocrystal

A Delayed Diploma

• Location: L’Academie de Notre Maitre des Medailles – Downstairs

• Reward: Gear that Glitters Recipe

Madame Labouche’s Life Lesson

• Location: L’Academie de Notre Maitre des Medailles

• Reward: Glam Gear for Go-Getters Recipe

A Fragrant Fille

• Location: L’Academie de Notre Maitre des Medailles – Downstairs

• Reward: Hades’ Helm

Some Like it Hotto

• Location: Hotto

• Reward: Goobricant x5

A Rose Where No Rose Grows

• Location: Gondolia

• Reward: Happy Hat

The Search for the Sage’s Stone

• Location: Gondolia

• Reward: Making the Most of Mythril Recipe

Soothing Seaweed

• Location: Lonalulu

• Reward: Molten Globules x5

My Kingdom for Kanaloamari

• Location: Lonalulu

• Reward: Pentarang

A Little Bit of Lantern

• Location: Gallopolis

• Reward: Agate of Evolution x3

A Ballad of Bravery

• Location: Zwaardrsust Region – Warrior’s Rest Inn

• Reward: Fine Fashions for Philosophers Recipe

Richie’s Rock-Hard Roulette Challenge

• Location: Octagonia

• Reward: Vest for Success

Marking a Momentous Occasion

• Location: Nautica – Royal Terrarium

• Reward: Secrets of the Sunken Spirit Recipe

Justice in Brined

• Location: Nautica – Courthouse

• Reward: Sovereign Seal Accessory

A Dish Served Cold

• Location: The Snaerfelt – Scholar’s Cabin

• Reward: Metal Slime Armour

A Long-Lost Literary Love

• Location: Arboria

• Reward: Things to Do with Metal Goo Recipe

Side Quests 48-60

Pointless Pride

• Location: Angri-La – The High Hall

• Reward: Seed of Skill x10

Sweet Dreams

• Location: Phnom Nonh

• Reward: Mini Medal x5

Mister Vista

• Location: Cobblestone Tor – Summit

• Reward: Fantastick

Might is Right

• Location: Heliodor – Royal Square

• Reward: Apollo’s Axe

Mistress Bev’s Perfect Prediction

• Location: Downtown Heliodor

• Reward: Pep Pop

Now You See Me

• Location: Downtown Heliodor

• Reward: Mini Medal x10

The Legendary Treasure of Legend

• Location: Hotto

• Reward: Uber Agate of Evolution x3

Perfectly Pepped Paladins

• Location: Sultan’s Palace – Downstairs – Prince’s Bedchamber

• Reward: Pep Pip x4

A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way

• Location: Lonalulu

• Reward: Slime Crown x3

Morcant’s Mastery of Magic

• Location: Angri-La – Lower Level

• Reward: A boost to Rab’s magical powers.

The Holiest of Harps

• Location: Havens Above

• Reward: A boost to Serena’s magical mending.

Wisdom of the Warrior King

• Location: Havens Above

• Reward: A boost for Blind Man’s Biff ability.

Lost Lovers

• Location: Havens Above – Place of Legends

• Reward: Luminary sword abilities become stronger.

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