Follow our guide to complete the "A Long-Lost Literary Love" side quest in Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age — Definitive Edition. Find the missing pages!
Alright, so you've stumbled upon a quest called "A Long-Lost Literary Love" in Dragon Quest XI S. Don't worry, it's a pretty straightforward one, mostly involving a bit of travel and talking to people. Let's get this literary mystery solved!
Walkthrough
- 1Where: Arboria. What: Look for a minstrel standing outside the Item shop. What to do: Chat with him. He'll tell you he's lost parts of a manuscript and needs your help finding them. Why this way: This is how you officially start the quest!
- 2Where: Gallopolis. What: Head to the house located north of the stables. Go upstairs. What to do: Find and speak with a butler. He'll give you the next clue, mentioning a Woodcutter took something. Why this way: The butler is the key to figuring out where to go next.
- 3Where: The Manglegrove. What: Locate the Woodcutter's cabin. What to do: Go inside the cabin and interact with the bookshelf. You'll find the missing letter (or page, depending on how you look at it). Why this way: This is where the lost item is hidden.
- 4Where: Arboria. What: Return to the minstrel outside the Item shop. What to do: Speak with him and let him know you've found the item. Why this way: This completes the quest!
Tips
- Make sure you're in Act II of the game before trying to find the minstrel in Arboria. You'll need the Calamus Flute to get around effectively at this point.
- The locations are pretty distinct, so just follow the directions and you should be able to find them without too much trouble.
- Don't forget to talk to everyone! Sometimes clues are hidden in plain sight.
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