Illuminated sea chart

Illuminated sea chart
Japanese	ひかりの海図
Romaji	Hikari no kaizu
Old localizations	N/a
Found in	Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Effect	Reveals the path to the Godbird Isle.

The Illuminated sea chart is a key item in Dragon Quest VIII.

It is a nautical map that allows any seafarer to reach the fabled Godbird Isle, also known as the Isolated Plateau.

DetailsEdit

After being thwarted by the evil Sir Leopold at Marta's Cottage, the party begins to lose hope as the possessed beast has the ability to fly and is always one step ahead of them. Marek then suggests enlisting the help of the Godbird Empyrea, realizing that the only way for the party to catch up to the dog is if they can fly, as well. The stone tablets left by Kadan of the Seven Sages detail how they were able to seal away the Dark Lord Rhapthorne with the help of Empyrea, whose nest is located on an island in the southwest.^[1]Unfortunately, the isle is unreachable by normal means, requiring the party to seek out the sea chart.^[2]

The sea chart can be found in a treasure chest in the deepest part of the Pirate's Cove, guarded by the ghostly Captain Crow himself. Although previously inaccessible, the party is able to enter the locked door with the Ultimate key received from Marta. The party manages to acquire the map after venturing through the cave and defeating the pirate captain, who wished to see if they were worthy enough. If the map is used while out at sea, it will show a path from a X-shaped reef located just off the southwest coast of the Holy Isle of Neos.

When the ship approaches the reef, it begins to glow brightly and reveal a path that leads to the Isolated Plateau. Following the path on the ship will allow the party to enter the plateau. If the player deviates too much from the path of light, it will disappear and they will be forced to start over. Although it seems as though they will crash into the cliffs at the end of the path, the party suddenly find themselves transported to a shore on the island.^[3]Upon arriving on Godbird Isle, the shadow of Empyrea can be seen flying overhead.

GalleryEdit

Red disappointed in the sea chart
The path as seen on the world map
The glowing path to the Isolated Plateau

ReferencesEdit

↑ Stone tablet behind Marta's Cottage: The Godbird Isle is located in a far-flung corner of the world, surrounded by treacherous cliffs so that none may approach. If you wish to reach it without wings, first search for a sea chart to show the way. Follow the light. It will illuminate your path.
↑ Toughie at Savella Cathedral: People say Captain Crow had some amazin' map called the 'illuminated sea chart'. It's s'posed to guide ya to this strange island that no normal boat can get to.
↑ Jessica Albert: I thought I was going to die of fright back there! I was positive we would crash right into that wall of rock. Who could have guessed we'd sail right through? Without this sea chart, we never would've found our way to this island.

[1] Stone tablet behind Marta's Cottage: The Godbird Isle is located in a far-flung corner of the world, surrounded by treacherous cliffs so that none may approach. If you wish to reach it without wings, first search for a sea chart to show the way. Follow the light. It will illuminate your path.

[2] Toughie at Savella Cathedral: People say Captain Crow had some amazin' map called the 'illuminated sea chart'. It's s'posed to guide ya to this strange island that no normal boat can get to.

[3] Jessica Albert: I thought I was going to die of fright back there! I was positive we would crash right into that wall of rock. Who could have guessed we'd sail right through? Without this sea chart, we never would've found our way to this island.

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