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In Search of Hope: In Of
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age — Definitive Edition

In Search of Hope: In Of

Follow our comprehensive walkthrough for the 'In Search of Hope' quest in Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age — Definitive Edition, covering Gondolia and beyond.

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Follow our comprehensive walkthrough for the 'In Search of Hope' quest in Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age — Definitive Edition, covering Gondolia and beyond.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    In Gondolia, speak with Hercules about the Beastly Boys stealing a knapsack.
  2. 2
    Find Tetsu, a blacksmith from Hotto, near the northern plaza/stage.
  3. 3
    Speak to the Beastly Boys at their stall near the town entrance to trigger a fight.
  4. 4
    Defeat the Beastly Boys (with Dave assisting) and retrieve Tetsu's knapsack.
  5. 5
    Return the knapsack to Tetsu.
  6. 6
    As Sylvando leaves Gondolia, the Beastly Boys will offer to join your party. Accept their offer.
  7. 7
    In Laguna di Gondolia, ignore the direction of Grotta della Fonte and head towards the Gallopolis Region exit.
  8. 8
    You may encounter Vicious Morphean Mushroom and Vicious Midnight Horknight.
  9. 9
    In a small cave, you'll find a priest who needs Fresh Milk.
  10. 10
    Speak to a nearby cow to trigger a scene where your party cheers it up, yielding Fresh Milk.
  11. 11
    Return the Fresh Milk to the priest, and he will join your group.
  12. 12
    Proceed to the Gallopolis Region.
  13. 13
    Upon entering, a young NPC will recognize Sylvando and ask for help with the local circus, which is in danger of shutting down. Agree to help.
  14. 14
    The NPC will ask you to find two more people for the circus show.
  15. 15
    Head east towards the peninsula south of Gallopolis.
  16. 16
    A knight will ask for help with monsters harassing people. Agree to assist.
  17. 17
    Talk to any of the enemies to initiate a fight against four Vicious Fandangows.
Tips
  • Your main inventory is locked during interludes; you only have the items the character had on them.
  • New equipment may be available in shops, but it might be outclassed by your current gear, and you may not have enough money.
  • It's wise to have Hustle Dance and some healing items, though extensive fighting isn't required in Sylvando's interlude.
  • The Beastly Boys will join you in battles, increasing your party size, though you only control Sylvando.
  • New enemies, including Vicious variations, can be found in Laguna di Gondolia and the Gallopolis Region, but they are not missable.
  • Rest and save at the campfire in the Gallopolis Region if needed.
  • The Beastly Boys join Sylvando's party.
  • A priest joins Sylvando's party.

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