Editing Ethereal stone

{{Item
|title = Ethereal stone
|image = [[Image:DQVIII Ethereal stone.png|185px]]
|japanese = げんませき
|romaji = {{tt|Genma seki|Phantom magic stone}}
|names = N/a
|games = {{DQ8}} (remake only)<br>{{DQ9}}<br>{{DQ10}}<br>{{DQ11}}<br>{{DQH}}<br>{{DQH2}}
|effect = Used as an ingredient to create items.
}}

The '''ethereal stone''' is a recurring item in the {{DQSeries}}. It is a peculiar crystal infused with magic that is used as a crafting ingredient.

==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]'' remake only===
In the Nintendo 3DS version, there are only two ethereal stones in the entire game: one is received after defeating [[Juggerwroth]] in his second form at the [[Altar of Wroth]] and the second can be found in [[Memories Lane]]. It can be sold for 2,500 gold, but it is not recommended to do so. The ethereal stone can be mixed in the [[Alchemy Pot]] for improving two of [[Morrie]]'s [[Claw Weapon Family|claws]]:

* Recipe: [[Dragonlord claw]] = [[Dragon claw]] + Ethereal stone
* Recipe: [[Beast talon]] = [[Beast claw]] + Ethereal stone

===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
Ethereal stones have a 10% chance of being found in [[List of treasure map treasure chest ranks in Dragon Quest IX|Rank 9]] blue treasure chests, are received as a reward for completing [[Template:DQIXQuest/51|Quest #051]]: A Martyr to His Ma, or made in the [[Krak Pot]] by combining an [[Enchanted stone]], a [[Perfect panacea]], and two sprigs of [[Narspicious]]. One is dropped by [[Gadrongo]]. An ethereal stone is also required to complete [[Template:DQIXQuest/151|Quest #151]]: Pushy Peddler. It can be used in the following alchemy recipes:

* Recipe: [[Executioner's axe]] = [[Headsman's axe]] + Ethereal stone x2 + [[Raging ruby]]
* Recipe: [[Terra hammer]] = [[Terra firmer]] + [[Royal soil]] x7 + Ethereal stone x3
* Recipe: [[Blinding bow]] = [[Purblind bow]] + [[Mystifying mixture]] x2 + Ethereal stone x3
* Recipe: [[Ethereal shield]] = [[Enchanted shield]] + Ethereal stone
* Recipe: [[Ethereal armour]] = [[Enchanted armour]] + Ethereal stone
* Recipe: [[Ethereal robes]] = [[Enchanted robes]] + Ethereal stone
* Recipe: [[Gold bar]] = [[Sainted soma]] x3 + Ethereal stone x2 + [[Birdsong nectar]] x5
* Recipe: [[Agate of evolution]] = Sainted soma x2 + Ethereal stone x2 + [[Chronocrystal]]

===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
Ethereal stones are used as an ingredient in the use of alchemy and equipment crafting. It can be collected from sparkly spots or dropped rarely by various monsters, including [[Raving lunatick]]s, [[Shadow]]s, and [[Umbra]]s.

===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
Ethereal stones can be found in treasure chests at [[the Royal Library]], [[the First Forest]], and [[Angri-La]], received as a prize for playing poker at the [[casino]] in [[Puerto Valor]] or [[Octagonia]] in the second act, or found from sparkly spots in [[the Champs Sauvage]], the [[Dundrasil Region]], [[Insula Algarum]], the Whale Way Stations at [[the Manglegrove]] and [[Sniflheim]], and [[the Hotto Steppe]] in the second act, as well as the [[Path to Trial Isle]] in the third act. They can also be dropped by [[Headless hunter]]s, [[Loss leader]]s, [[Manticore]]s, [[Mothertoad]]s, [[Spawny devil]]s, and [[Ursa panda]]s. The stones can be sold for 600 gold each and are used in the following [[Fun-size forge recipes|recipes]] for the [[Fun-Size Forge]]:

* Recipe: [[King's coat]] = [[Silkblossom]] x3 + Ethereal stone + [[Savvy sapphire]]
* Recipe: [[Queen's robe]] = Silkblossom x3 + Ethereal stone + [[Royal ruby]]
* Recipe: [[Kaiser axe]] = [[Gold ore]] x3 + Ethereal stone + [[Magic beast horn]] x2
* Recipe: [[Ethereal shield]] = [[Brighten rock]] x3 + [[Mirrorstone]] x2 + Ethereal stone + [[Royal soil]] x2
* Recipe: [[Emperor's attire]] = Silkblossom x3 + Ethereal stone x2 + Savvy sapphire x2 + [[Colourful cocoon]] x2
* Recipe: [[Empress's robe]] = Silkblossom x3 + Ethereal stone x2 + Royal ruby x2 + Colourful cocoon x2
* Recipe: [[Brainy bracer]] = [[Platinum ore]] x2 + Savvy sapphire x2 + Ethereal stone + Royal soil
* Recipe: [[Dragonlord claws]] = [[Beastmaster claws]] + [[Agate of evolution]] + Ethereal stone + [[Dragon horn]]
* Recipe: [[Dragovian lord claws]] = Dragonlord claws + Agate of evolution x2 + Ethereal stone x2 + Dragon horn x2 + Royal ruby
* Recipe: [[Xenlon claws]] = Dragovian lord claws + [[Über agate of evolution]] x3 + Ethereal stone x3 + Dragon horn x3 + [[Crimsonite]]

===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below]]''===
Ethereal stones can be dropped by [[Overkilling machine]]s, [[Überkilling machine]]s, and [[Zombie gladiator]]s, exchanged for 5 [[mini medal]]s each, or received as a reward for defeating a [[Veteran monsters|Veteran gigantes]] with gold clear time. They can be sold for 750 gold. Ethereal stones can be used create [[Sorcerer's ring]]s and the classic recipe for the [[Mugger's mask]] in the [[Alchemy Pot]].

===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II]]''===
Ethereal stones are used as an ingredient for improving various accessories and can be sold for 300 gold. They can be exchanged for 3 mini medals or dropped by [[Bloody mummy|Bloody mummies]], [[Shadow]]s, [[Sorcerer]]s, and [[Zamtasm]]s.

==Descriptions==
{{Descriptions
|DQ9=A protective pebble possessed by a phantom spirit. Alchemise it!<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|DQ11=A paranormal pebble possessed by a phantom spirit.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|DQH=A paranormal pebble possessed by a phantom spirit.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.</ref>
}}

==References==
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII alchemy ingredients]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX alchemy ingredients]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X materials]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI materials]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below materials]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II materials]]

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