Isolated Plateau

Island Isolated Plateau Japanese 隔絶された台地 Rōmaji Kakuzetsu sa reta daichi Game Dragon Quest VIII Old localization None

The Isolated Plateau, also known as the Godbird Isle, is a region in Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King that cannot be accessed normally by ship, as it is surrounded by steep cliffs.

In order to reach it, the party must acquire the Illuminated sea chart from the Pirate's Cove. Both the village of Empycchu and the Godbird's Eyrie are located there. It is also possible to reach the World of Darkness from here.

Locations

Empycchu

A village that is isolated from the rest of the world. They worship the bird Empyrea as a god.

Godbird's Eyrie

The nest of the bird, Empyrea, located in the southern part of the plateau. It is only accessible using the Godbird's soulstone.

Treasures

Treasures
Item	Location
Elfin elixir	Northeast corner of the Plateau from Empycchu, requires Magic Key to open.
Fresh milk	Cow on the cliff east of the beach.
Fresh milk	Cow found east of the treasure chest containing the Mini medal.
Fresh milk	Cow southeast of Empycchu.
Fresh milk (2)	Cows on the west side of the lake.
Lesser panacea	On the west side of the lake, requires Magic Key to open.
Magical mace	On the poisonous marsh, requires Magic Key to open.
Mighty armlet	Southwest of the altar, requires Magic Key to open.
Mini medal	On a cliff east of Empycchu, requires Magic Key to open.

Monsters

• Demon thunderer
• Grim rider
• Hacksaurus
• Heligator
• Mucho macho
• Stone golem
• Troll

Infamous monsters

• Brontes (Found at day time only.)
• Dolldrums
• Orrid (Defeat Rank F of the Monster Arena.)
• Tori (Defeat Rank D of the Monster Arena.)

Trivia

• It is impossible to summon a Great sabrecat using Baumren's bell here, as the island is surrounded by cliffs.

Map & Gallery

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  Cliff map. (PS2)

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  Plateau Bestiary. (Cell phone)

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  Altar. (Cell phone)

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  Using the Illuminated sea chart. (Cell phone)

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  Sailing to the Plateau. (Cell phone)

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  Racing the Godbird to the Dark Eye. (Cell phone)

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  Entering the Dark Eye. (Cell phone)

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  Back from the World of Darkness. (Cell phone)

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  Isolated Plateau cow. (Cell phone)

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  Cliff. (Cell phone)

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  Returning from the Black Citadel. (Cell phone)

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  Empyrea preparing the Hero and party for a task. (Cell phone)

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  Empyrea presenting the Hero the Echo Flute. (Cell phone)

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  Empyrea and her maidens awaiting. (Cell phone)

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  The Hero and party back to find Empyrea with the Sceptre. (Cell phone)

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  Empyrea revealing the object to be the Godbird sceptre. (Cell phone)

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  Empyrea healing the Hero and party. (Cell phone)

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  The Sceptre divided for each party member to use. (Cell phone)