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Chapter 9 - Champs Sauvage
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Chapter 9 - Champs Sauvage

Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age Champs Sauvage guide covering enemies, items, and quests in the Northern Section, L'Académie, and Eerie Eyrie.

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Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age Champs Sauvage guide covering enemies, items, and quests in the Northern Section, L'Académie, and Eerie Eyrie.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    In the northern section of Champs Sauvage, head north from the three-way split.
  2. 2
    Circumnavigate the lake's shore to find the first crossbow target (1/5).
  3. 3
    Cross the small footbridge east to find the second crossbow target near the waterfall (2/5).
  4. 4
    Take the steps east, shimmy across the ledge to find platinum ore, then head northeast.
  5. 5
    Locate the Sparkly Spot near the campsite by dropping down onto a ledge from the path above.
  6. 6
    Cross the bridge south and continue around.
  7. 7
    Take the steps north, shimmy across a ledge, and cross the bridge to find a chest containing an ENCHANTED STONE.
  8. 8
    Return to the bridge and find the third crossbow target among the rocks (3/5).
  9. 9
    Go back down and look across the ravine wall to find a dangling vine; climb it to reach a ledge with a chest containing the VANGUARD.
  10. 10
    Take the northern exit towards L'Académie de Notre Maître des Médailles, ignoring the narrow path to the Eerie Eyrie for now.
  11. 11
    Enter L'Académie de Notre Maître des Médailles, go through the gates for a scene, and hop down the well.
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    The western path from the well leads to a Sparkly Spot.
  13. 13
    The northern path from the well leads to a chest containing an ENCHANTED STONE.
  14. 14
    The eastern path from the well leads to a shack containing a MINI MEDAL in a barrel.
  15. 15
    In the gardens, talk to Zazie (the girl in the red dress) in the northwest. Agree to help her start the quest 'Making Things Right' and receive the recipe book 'Lashings of Class'.
  16. 16
    Return to Zazie with a Queen's Whip forged to at least +1 bonus to receive three MINI MEDALS.
  17. 17
    Enter the refectory (door on the left) to access the Academy shops. Buy Perfectionist Pearls for 100G from the maid in pink and sleep for free.
  18. 18
    Talk to Madame de Beauvoir in the refectory to initiate the quest 'A Memorable Mystery'.
  19. 19
    Return to the gardens and find a golden sparkly spot on the left of the large circular flower bed to retrieve a Memory Box.
  20. 20
    Return the Memory Box to the vice principal to receive BELLE'S BOW.
  21. 21
    Enter the kitchen and break the vase for a SEED OF LIFE.
  22. 22
    Head upstairs. In the westernmost dormitory, find a MINI MEDAL in the wardrobe.
  23. 23
    In the southwest dormitory, examine the bookshelf and find a BLING BLING belt in the wardrobe.
  24. 24
    Talk to Purscilla (the Lips) in the southeast dormitory to initiate 'The Agony and the Ecstasy'.
  25. 25
    Progress 'The Agony and the Ecstasy' by talking to the Hammerhood by the notice board on the opposite side of the gallery on this floor.
  26. 26
    The northeast dormitory contains minor loot in the wardrobe.
  27. 27
    The northwest dormitory has a bookshelf to examine.
  28. 28
    Go downstairs to the main hall and enter the headmaster's office (roofed structure in the center).
  29. 29
    Break the vases in the corner of the headmaster's office for a MINI MEDAL.
  30. 30
    Talk to the headmaster for a scene; you will receive an album if you don't already have one.
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    Exit the office. Use the Root of Reminiscence to replay cutscenes if desired.
  32. 32
    The room in the northeast has a locked Magic Key door. Next to it is the library.
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    Examine the bookshelves in the library for two recipe books: 'Next Level Neckwear' and 'Fine and Dandy Designs'.
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    Talk to the student in the library corner and read the book on the shelf next to her for a hint about your next destination.
  35. 35
    Zoom to the north Champs Sauvage campsite and travel to the Eerie Eyrie.
  36. 36
    Enter the Eerie Eyrie by climbing the vine at the end of the Rocky Ravine.
  37. 37
    Go north to the campsite and cross the river.
  38. 38
    Defeat the Rotten Eggsoskeletons to obtain a mount.
  39. 39
    Use the Rotten Eggsoskeleton mount to reach the upper levels.
  40. 40
    Find a chest containing a THUNDERBALL.
  41. 41
    Drop down a level and examine the rear of a sign to find the school newsletter, which is required to advance 'The Agony and the Ecstasy'.
  42. 42
    Enter the cave.
  43. 43
    In the first open area, go north. The blind tunnel to the south leads to a Sparkly Spot.
  44. 44
    A blind tunnel to the west leads to a deposit of platinum ore.
  45. 45
    When you emerge into the open, you will need to find another mount.
Tips
  • Rare enemies in Champs Sauvage include the 24-Carrot Bunicorn (appears after attacking enough Spiked Hares) and the Brollympian (appears only in the southern section when it's raining).
  • The Brollympian has a chance to drop a Glumbrella, a powerful wand for Serena.
  • A Bunny Tail, an incredibly rare accessory drop from Spiked Hares, can be obtained by using the Hallelujah pep power or by having female party members wear Uniformes de l'Académie.
  • The Sparkly Spot near the campsite in Champs Sauvage is found by dropping down onto a ledge from the path above.
  • The chest containing the VANGUARD is reached by climbing a dangling vine across the ravine.
  • The Academy shops are located in the refectory.
  • The quest 'A Memorable Mystery' can be solved immediately after initiation by finding the Memory Box in the gardens.
  • The quest 'The Agony and the Ecstasy' requires reading the school newsletter found behind a sign in the Eerie Eyrie.
  • The blind tunnel to the south in the Eerie Eyrie leads to a Sparkly Spot.
  • The blind tunnel to the west in the Eerie Eyrie leads to platinum ore.
  • ENCHANTED STONE (x2)
  • VANGUARD
  • MINI MEDAL (x5)
  • BELLE'S BOW
  • SEED OF LIFE
  • BLING BLING belt
  • Perfectionist Pearls (purchasable for 100G)
  • Recipe books: 'Lashings of Class', 'Next Level Neckwear', 'Fine and Dandy Designs'
  • Glumbrella (rare drop from Brollympian)
  • Bunny Tail (rare drop from Spiked Hare)

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