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OBSERVATORY..............................................................WALK2
Dragon Quest IX

OBSERVATORY..............................................................WALK2

Complete the Observatory section in Dragon Quest IX by finding items like Medicinal Herb and Chimaera Wing, and offering Benevolessence to Yggdrasil.

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Complete the Observatory section in Dragon Quest IX by finding items like Medicinal Herb and Chimaera Wing, and offering Benevolessence to Yggdrasil.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    In the southwest corner of the first floor, a Celestrian can heal you.
  2. 2
    Run to the opposite corner and open the nearby door.
  3. 3
    Examine the jars to find a [MEDICINAL HERB].
  4. 4
    Open the chest for a [CHIMAERA WING].
  5. 5
    Take the central stairway to the second floor (L2).
  6. 6
    Proceed north to meet Apus Major.
  7. 7
    You must offer the Benevolessence item to the great tree of Yggdrasil.
  8. 8
    Find some gold coins in the east part of the second floor.
  9. 9
    Enter the big door in the northwest corner for a scene with your teacher, Aquila.
  10. 10
    From the second floor, take the south exit to a larger area.
  11. 11
    Run all the way left, and then up to find a chest with [50 GOLD COINS].
  12. 12
    In the opposite corner of this area, find a chest with [WAKEROBIN] on the upper level.
  13. 13
    Near the chest with coins, find another chest containing [HOLY WATER].
  14. 14
    When finished treasure hunting, talk to the Celestrian guarding the stairway to the top floor.
  15. 15
    Climb the stairs all the way to the top and offer the Benevolessence up to Yggdrasil.
  16. 16
    After setting the tree aglow, talk to Aquila and return to Apus Major.
  17. 17
    Speak with Apus Major, who will say you can now travel to the world below using the portal on the first floor.
  18. 18
    Under the central stairway leading to L2, find a chest with a [SEED OF LIFE].
  19. 19
    Save your game.
  20. 20
    Talk to the woman near the portal and choose to descend to the Protectorate.
Tips
  • The minimap (a small map displayed on your HUD (heads-up display — the on-screen icons showing health, ammo and the minimap), or Heads-Up Display) can help you orient yourself within the Observatory.
  • Keep an eye on your radar (a device that shows nearby items and enemies) for treasure chests.
  • The item checklist in the top-left corner of the screen helps track your progress.

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