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The '''Dark Ruin''' is a dungeon on an island in ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''.  It is the final destination that [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|The Hero]] and his party travel to in pursuit of Dhoulmagus.
{{LocationInfobox
| type=Island
| title=Northwest Isle
| image=[[Image:DQVIII Northwest Isle.jpg|300px]]
| caption=
| jap=北西の孤島 (Northwest Isle)<br>闇の遺跡 (Dark Ruins)
| romaji={{tt|Hokusei no kotō|Northwest isolated island}} (Northwest Isle)<br>{{tt|Yami no iseki|Ruins of darkness}} (Dark Ruins)
| game={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
| old=
}}


==Notable attributes==
The '''Northwest Isle'''<ref>Name given in the Habitat section of the beatiary.</ref> is an island in {{DQ8}}.
{{LocationAttr|text=This area contains a [[Healing Spring]].}}
 
{{LocationAttr|zoom}}
It is the location for the '''Dark Ruins'''. As the name hints, it is northwest of the [[Baccarat Region]]. The party is able to visit the island as soon as they acquire the ship, but the ruins are inaccessible until the party has the [[Sun mirror]] after the events at [[Argonia]].
 
==Story==
When the party first arrives at the island, they come across an adventuring party hired by [[Cash]] and [[Carrie]] from [[Baccarat]] who have hired them to avenge their father Golding's death at the hands of the evil jester [[Dhoulmagus]]. However, Dhoulmagus has sealed away the entrance to the ruins with a barrier of darkness, leaving both groups out of luck.


==Treasures==
==Treasures==
===Island===
{| border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="75%"
{| border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="75%"
| valign="top" width="25%" |
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====(Lower area accessible with the [[ship]])====
===(Lower area accessible with the [[ship]])===
*[[Mini medal]]
*[[Mini medal]]
*[[Zombie mail]]
*[[Zombie mail]]
| valign="top" width="25%" |
| valign="top" width="25%" |
====(Cliff accessible with the [[Godbird's soulstone]])====
===(Cliff accessible with the [[Godbird's soulstone]])===
*[[Mini medal]]
*[[Mini medal]]
*[[Ruinous shield]]
*[[Ruinous shield]]
|}
|}


===Ruins===
=={{Monster}}s==
===Northwest Isle===
*[[Lesser demon]]
*[[Lump shaman]]
*[[Mushroom mage]]
*[[Skeleton soldier]]
*[[Toxic zombie]]
{{spoiler|start}}
''(Additional monsters after the fall of the [[Black Citadel]])''
*[[Claws (monster)|Claws]]
*[[Frou-frou]]
{{spoiler|end}}
 
===High place on Northwest Isle===
*[[Bloody hand]]
*[[Candy cat]] (day only)
*[[Cyclops]] (day only)
*[[Gold golem (recurring)|Gold golem]] (day only)
*[[High roller]] (day only)
*[[Killer croaker]] (night only)
*[[Liquid metal slime]] (night only)
*[[Night emperor]] (night only)
*[[War gryphon]] (day only)<ref>Name is provided upon saving and checking the file.</ref>
{{spoiler|start}}
''(Additional monsters after the fall of the [[Black Citadel]])''
*[[Dark sabrecat]] (day only)
*[[Dark turkey]] (night only)
*[[Gigantes]] (night only)
*[[Muddy hand]] (night only)
{{spoiler|end}}
 
==[[Infamous monster]]s==
*[[Bones (Recruit)|Bones]]
*[[Deadnoble (Recruit)|Deadnoble]] (Defeat Rank D at the {{Monster Arena 8}}.)
*[[Pa Troll]] (Requires the [[Godbird's soulstone]].)
*[[Skeledoid]] (Defeat Rank B at the {{Monster Arena 8}}.)
*[[Stoneman (Recruit)|Stoneman]] (Defeat Rank B at the {{Monster Arena 8}} defeat, need the [[Godbird's soulstone]].)
 
==Location==
===Dark Ruins===
The '''Dark Ruins''' is a dungeon that serves as the final destination that the {{Hero 8}} and his {{Party 8}} travel to in pursuit of [[Dhoulmagus]].
 
====Treasures====
{| border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="75%"
{| border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="75%"
| valign="top" width="25%" |
| valign="top" width="25%" |
====All versions====
=====All versions=====
*[[Dragon scale]]
*[[Dragon's scale]]
*[[Mini medal]]
*[[Mini medal]]
*[[Saint's ashes]]
*[[Saint's ashes]]
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====[[Sony PlayStation 2|PS2]] Version====
====={{PS2}} version=====
*Map of the Dark Ruins (See below)
*Map of the Dark Ruins (See below)
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===Remakes<ref>[[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Cell phone]] Version</ref>===
=====Remakes<ref>{{3DS}} and [[Cell phone]] version</ref>=====
*2000 [[Gold]] Coins
*2000 [[gold]] coins
|}
|}


==Monsters==
===={{Monster}}s====
{| border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="100%"
| valign="top" width="25%" |
===Island===
*[[Lesser demon]]
*[[Lump shaman]]
*[[Mushroom mage]]
*[[Skeleton soldier]]
*[[Toxic zombie]]
| valign="top" width="25%" |
===Ruins===
===Ruins===
*[[Blood mummy]]
*[[Blood mummy]]
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*[[Troll]]
*[[Troll]]
*'''[[Dhoulmagus]]'''
*'''[[Dhoulmagus]]'''
|}


==Map==
====Notable attributes====
{{LocationAttr|text=This area contains a [[Healing Spring]].}}
{{LocationAttr|zoom}}
 
====Other languages====
{{OtherLanguages
|fr=Ruines de l'ombre|fr-meaning=
|de=Dunkle Ruinen|de-meaning=
|it=Rovine oscure|it-meaning=
|es=Ruinas Tenebrosas|es-meaning=
|zh-tw=|zh-tw-meaning=
}}
 
==Map & Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQ VIII PS2 Dark Ruins.jpg|
DQ VIII PS2 Northwest Isle.jpg|Map of the Isle. ({{PS2}})
DQ VIII PS2 Northwest Isle Cliff.jpg|Map of the Isle Cliff. ({{PS2}})
DQ VIII Android Northwest Isle Bestiary.jpg|Isle Bestiary. ([[Cell phone]]).
DQ VIII PS2 Dark Ruins.jpg|Map of Dark Ruins. ({{PS2}})
DQ VIII Android Dark Ruins Bestiary.jpg|Ruins Bestiary. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Golding's Ship 1.jpg|Golding's ship. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Ravaged Treasure Chests.jpg|Destroyes [[treasure chest]]s outside the Ruins. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Darkness Of The Ruins.jpg|Dark dead end. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Golding's Ship 2.jpg|
DQVIII Goldings Mercs.jpg|The adventuring party hired by Cash and Carrie. ({{PS2}}
DQ VIII Android Pursuing Golding's Murderer 1.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Pursuing Golding's Murderer 2.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Pursuing Golding's Murderer 3.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Pursuing Golding's Murderer 4.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Talking With Golding's Soldiers.jpg|
DQVIII Northwest Isle Pedastal.jpg|The pedestal to place the [[Sun mirror]] on. ({{PS2}})
DQ VIII Android Dark Ruins Pillar Inscription.jpg|Pedestal Inscription. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Dark Ruins Pillar 1.jpg|Pedestal without the [[Sun mirror]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Dark Ruins Pillar 2.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Magic Mirror In Dark Ruins Pillar.jpg|Trying the [[Sun mirror|Magic mirror]] without charging it. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Dark Ruins Pillar Not Working.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Sun Mirror In Pillar.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Dark Ruins Entry Granted.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Dark Ruins Cor Blimey.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Dark Ruins Pillar 3.jpg|Pedestal with the [[Sun mirror]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Dark Ruins Pillar 4.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Lost Soul In Dark Ruins.jpg|[[Lost soul]] {{NPC}} in the Ruins. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Dark Ruins Firespirit.jpg|[[Firespirit]] {{NPC}} in the Ruins. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Dark Ruins Rhapthorne Image.jpg|Sight of a [[Rhapthorne|greater evil]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Dark Ruins Mimic Chest.jpg|[[Mimic]] chest in the Dark Ruins from {{VIII}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Dark Ruins Mimic.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Dark Ruins Mural.jpg|Mural of darkness. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Dark Ruins Mural Solved.jpg|Mural puzzle solved. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Dark Ruins Healing Spring.jpg|[[Healing Spring]]. ([[Cell phone]]).
DQ VIII Android Battle With Dhoulmagus 1.jpg|Catching up with [[Dhoulmagus]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Battle With Dhoulmagus 2.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Battle With Dhoulmagus 3.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Battle With Dhoulmagus 4.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Battle With Dhoulmagus 5.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Battle With Dhoulmagus 6.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Preparing Against Dhoulmagus 1.jpg|Preparing for battle. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Battle With Dhoulmagus 7.jpg|[[Dhoulmagus]] encountered. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Battle With Dhoulmagus 8.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Battle With Dhoulmagus 9.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Battle With Dhoulmagus 10.jpg|[[Dhoulmagus]] determined to end the battle. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Battle With Dhoulmagus 11.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Battle With Dhoulmagus 12.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Battle With Dhoulmagus 13.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Battle With Dhoulmagus 14.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Battle With Dhoulmagus 15.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Battle With Dhoulmagus 16.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Preparing Against Dhoulmagus 2.jpg|Preparing for the end. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Battle With Dhoulmagus 17.jpg|Final battle with [[Dhoulmagus]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Battle With Dhoulmagus 18.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Dhoulmagus Defeated 1.jpg|Aftermath. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Dhoulmagus Defeated 2.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Dhoulmagus Defeated 3.jpg|
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==Reference==
<references/>
{{Clear}}


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[[category:Dragon Quest VIII locations]]
[[category:Dragon Quest VIII locations]]

Revision as of 17:03, 7 January 2024

The Northwest Isle[1] is an island in Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King.

It is the location for the Dark Ruins. As the name hints, it is northwest of the Baccarat Region. The party is able to visit the island as soon as they acquire the ship, but the ruins are inaccessible until the party has the Sun mirror after the events at Argonia.

Story

When the party first arrives at the island, they come across an adventuring party hired by Cash and Carrie from Baccarat who have hired them to avenge their father Golding's death at the hands of the evil jester Dhoulmagus. However, Dhoulmagus has sealed away the entrance to the ruins with a barrier of darkness, leaving both groups out of luck.

Treasures

(Lower area accessible with the ship)

(Cliff accessible with the Godbird's soulstone)

Monsters

Northwest Isle

Warning: Spoilers!
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(Additional monsters after the fall of the Black Citadel)

High place on Northwest Isle

Warning: Spoilers!
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(Additional monsters after the fall of the Black Citadel)

Infamous monsters

Location

Dark Ruins

The Dark Ruins is a dungeon that serves as the final destination that the Hero and his party travel to in pursuit of Dhoulmagus.

Treasures

All versions
PS2 version
  • Map of the Dark Ruins (See below)
Remakes[3]

Monsters

Ruins

Notable attributes

   Location Attributes Icon.png    This area contains a Healing Spring.

   Zoom icon.png    This location can be reached using the Zoom spell.

Other languages

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolRuinas Tenebrosas
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisRuines de l'ombre
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschDunkle Ruinen
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoRovine oscure

Map & Gallery

Reference

  1. ↑ Name given in the Habitat section of the beatiary.
  2. ↑ Name is provided upon saving and checking the file.
  3. ↑ 3DS and Cell phone version


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