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The First Forest

DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition guide · Seeking the altar ✓ Checked against sources

The Luminary and company journey through this lush ascent from the Arborian Highlands to bring the six orbs to the altar at the forest summit. Placing the orbs upon the sacred altar creates a path of light leading directly up to the World Tree, Yggdrasil.

Items

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Saint's Ashes: Inside a treasure chest on an elevated northern ledge reached by scaling a vine near the entranceHow to Outdo the Undead: Inside a treasure chest located inside the monster-infested hollow trunk passageEthereal Stone: Inside a treasure chest sitting just beyond the far exit of the trunk cave tunnelSavvy Sapphire: Inside a treasure chest tucked away at a dead end in the southeast portion of the lower areaEnchanted Stone: Inside a treasure chest near the base of the small waterfall by the southern campsiteMini Medal: Inside a treasure chest concealed directly underneath the altar at the summit

Secrets

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A treasure chest hiding a Mini Medal sits tucked directly under the staircase platform of the orb altar at the summit, out of plain view until you check below the structure.

Enemies

Stump Champ

Steal / drop Spellbound Bough (common drop/steal) or Yggdrasil Leaf (rare drop)

Uses plant-based attacks and can drop leaves capable of revival.

Infanticore

Steal / drop Enchanted Stone (common drop/steal) or Skull Ring (rare drop)

A fierce feline monster roaming the upper reaches of the woods.

Sprite Bulb

Steal / drop Superior Medicine (common drop/steal) or Wristorative (rare drop)

Frequently encounters parties near the summit camp and altar.

Wight Bulb

Steal / drop Perfect Panacea (common drop/steal) or Skull Ring (rare drop)

A rarefied version of the Sprite Bulb needed for an Arboria quest.

Blue Dragon

Steal / drop Dragon Hide (common drop/steal) or Dragontail Whip (rare drop)

A formidable foe wandering the path leading up toward the altar.

Tips

Do not ascend the stairs to place the orbs at the summit altar before grabbing the Mini Medal chest tucked beneath it, and rest at the northern campsite to fully recover before advancing.

Not listed for this area: shops and people.

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