Knick-knacks

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Knick-knacks (or souvenirs) are special items found in Dragon Quest V. They can be placed at the Knick-knackatory museum on display after collecting them. Note that while most are just collection items to place in the museum, some can be used in battle or equipped.

List of Knick-knacks

Image Name Location Notes Description Description after upgraded
DQV Annalum Retentium.png
Annalum Retentium Talk to the moosifer NPC in Precaria watermill to obtain this scroll. NA An illustrated scroll of such dread that it doesn't bear looking at.[1] NA
Batten Binnacle.png
Batten binnacle It is found in Battenburg, if you speak to an old woman after a child near Gotha Pass mentions losing his binnacle. Can be used to cast Storeyteller on the field. A miraculous compass that can pinpoint its bearer's current location.[1] NA
Blooming Branch.png
Blooming branch It is given as a gift from Honey after helping retrieve the Herald of Spring, and is placed in a vase by Sancho. If the player did not retrieve it before leaving with Pankraz, it can be found in the cellar in the ruins of Whealbrook. NA This beautiful blossoming bough was a present from Honey the faerie.[1]
This beautiful bough was a present from Honey the faerie.[2]
NA
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Catas Trophy Defeat Estark in 15 turns or less to obtain this ultimate prize. If used, it gives the inscription 'For Beating the Most Barbaric of Bosses'. A prize from a mystery boss monster.[1] NA
Chocolate Medalliyum.png
Chocolate medalliyum Buy in Dominicus' Dominion for 480 Gold Coins. Can be sold for 240 Gold Coins. A sweet speciality of King Dominicus.[1] NA
Crown of Uptaten.png
Crown of Uptaten Polish Toff's tea set with the chamois, then show it to the ghost of Count Uptaten. Can be worn as a helmet with a defence bonus of +30. A superb crown with countless embellishments.[1] NA
Crude Image.png
Crude image It is a simple figurine crafted by the nuns of Heaven's Above Abbey; one is given to The Hero as a good luck charm. Can be equipped to increase Luck by 15 A simply crafted figurine of the serene Goddess.[3] NA
Desert Rose.png
Desert rose Check desert south of Helmunaptra in the morning after staying at the Inn. One is needed to trade for scintillating sinter in Stockenbarrel. A sandy bloom that blossoms in the desert.[1] NA
Faerie Quill.png
Faerie quill Post-game, requires visit to Faerie Palace and then Faerie Lea (See below for details). NA A beautiful pen with a most delicate touch.[1] NA
Forget-Me-Knot Flag.png
Forget-me-Knot flag Stay at Knot Welcome Inne with a full party for this promotional item. NA A pennant for tenants of the Knot Welcome Inne.[1] NA
Ghoulroarer.png
Ghoulroarer This strange musical instrument is found in one of the chambers within Mt. Zugzwang. A noise can be heard upon using it. A musical instrument for monsters![1] NA
Honey Buns.png
Honey buns Received after the wedding NA These sticky buns are a sweet reminder of The Hero and his wife's wedding day.[1]
A reminder of The Hero and his wife's wedding.[2]
NA
Lofty Lilts.png
Lofty Lilts' This book of psalms was one in possession of Madalena. At Lofty Peak, a woman in Mada's old residence will bestow this book as a gift. NA A fine folio of rousing hymns.[1] NA
Madalenas Locket.png
Madalena's locket Given by Sancho at the start of generation 3 in Gotha, can be upgraded in post-game (See below for details). NA This locket was inherited from Pankraz.[1] This locket with a picture of Mada inside is a treasured memento.[1]
Marital Organ (ver.2).png
Marital organ This rather embarrassing gift is received from Prince Harry upon visiting him after he marries Maria (By the time the Zoom spell is obtain). According to staff at Castle Coburg, they wanted to place a jewel in the music box, but were unable to get ahold of the craftsman from Gotha. See the Whealbrook sapphire section below for more detail on improving Organ. Makes music if examine on a pedestal. A music box made to commemorate Harry and Maria's wedding.[1] A splendid music box with an insert jewel.[1]
Maxi Medal.png
Maxi medal Dominicus' Dominion Can be equipped as a shield with a defence bonus of +40. An enormous medal.[1] NA
Monster Chess Set.png
Monster chess set It is all the rage among Castle Gotha guards, and has distracted them from their duties. Speak with Thruppence in gen 2 at Patty's bar. If missed, speak with Tuppence when he is not in the party NA Masterfully crafted pieces make up this savage set.[1] NA
Scintillating Sinter.png
Scintillating sinter Trade a desert rose to the man in the well in Stockenbarrel. NA Balmy bath salts from Stockenbarrel.[1] NA
Scuttlebutt Alledger.png
Scuttlebutt Alledger This racy tabloid can be found on the counter at the Inn in Scuttlebutt settlement. NA Barely a drop of juicy gossip misses the pages of the Alledger.[1] NA
Ship in a Bottle.png
Ship in a bottle Buy in Lodestar Harbour at the shipyard for 1,000 Gold Coin (after wedding). Can be sold for 500 Gold Coins. The ship inside is intricately constructed...but how did it get in there?[1] NA
Slime Curio.png
Slime curio Buy from Fortuna Curiosity Shop for 5,000 Gold Coins. Can be equipped by slime companions. It has the defence bonus of +50 and can restore 10~15 HP per turn. A special something from Fortuna, full of the town's get-up-and-go pizzazz.[1] NA
Terrorcrow.png
Terrorcrow After getting Saber, talk to the farmer in Hay and he'll realize he doesn't need the scarecrow anymore, letting the Hero have it. Can cause an enemy to miss a turn due to fear. Even monsters would likely jump at the sight of this scary thing![1] NA
Toffs Tea Set.png
Toff's tea set Get all three silver pieces in Uptaten Towers Trade to the King of Uptaten to obtain the crown. A rather tired-looking tea set.[1] A rejuvenated tea set that gleams proudly.[1]
Tusk-Tusk Tusk Inkwell.png
Tusk-tusk tusk inkwell It is obtained from the researcher at Northminster abbey, during 3rd generation only. It is assumed it was made from the remains of a Eyevory tusk-tusk, hence the name. NA This inkwell is full of ink taken from the tusk of an eyevory tusk-tusk.[1] NA
Whealbrook Sapphire.png
Whealbrook sapphire Trade the Whealbrook bluestone to the craftsman in Lofty Peak, then stay the night at the Inn. Place within the Martial Organ while it's on a pedestal. A truly splendid, gleaming gemstone![1] NA
Yggdrasil Sapling.png
Yggdrasil sapling Given by tenders at Zenithia (once it's airbourne). Can be watered using aspersorium to receive leaves. A young shoot that waves proudly in the breeze.[1] A verdant young plant, bursting with life.[1]
Zizzwizz Pillow.png
Zizzwizz Pillow Sleep at Roundbeck inn at least twice after first timeskip. Casts Snooze if used a tool during battle. This pillow's so fluffy, even monsters start to yawn when they see it.[1]
This pillow's so fluffy even monsters yawn when they see it.[2]
NA
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Zoomshine Speak with old man in Zoomingale church and respond with "no", return at night, speak with man by the jar inside church, then speak with Professor Trubbles. NA This is the famous brew dubbed 'Life is but a Drink'![1] NA

List of Knick-knacks relevant items

Image Name Location Notes Description
Chamois.jpg
Chamois It is given by Old Man Nick Knack to polish knick-knacks on display. Used to polish Toff's Tea Set There's no better way to polish all those important items than with this.
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Stone from Whealbrook The Hero finds it in the well outside his house. Show to a farmer in Whealbrook to find out how to get the Whealbrook Bluestone It's just a bit of rock found in Whealbrook, really.[3]

List of Knick-knacks components

Image Name Location Notes Description
Silver teacup.jpg
Silver teacup Right treasure chest in storage cellar at Uptaten Towers. Part of Toff's Tea Set. An old cup and saucer set.
Silver teapot.jpg
Silver teapot Part of Toff's Tea Set. Left treasure chest reached by falling through hole in darkened room at Uptaten Towers. An antiquated and somewhat dull silver teapot.[3]
Silver teatray.jpg
Silver tea tray Master bedroom at Uptaten Towers Part of Toff's Tea Set. An ancient-looking tray with some intricate engraving.[3]
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Whealbrook Bluestone Examine the rock in Whealbrook Adit Give to the craftsman in Lofty Peak and stay at the Inn. There are visible patches of sparkling gemstone in this rock.[3]

Obtaining the Faerie quill

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First, visit the Faerie palace on the lake and examine the painting on the second floor. The player will be transported to Lofty Peak, where they will meet a younger Pankraz who wishes to have a portrait of Madalena place into a locket]. After speaking with him and his artisan Remembrant, the player will be informed about the Faerie Quill and Ivory Tusk-Tusk Inkwell. Leave the painting and return to Faerie Lea after this, and speak with the little faerie in the library. After letting Remembrant do his magic, the quill will be returned to the player.

Upgrading the locket

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Return to the Faerie Palace and examine the painting on the second floor. After being transported to the past, at the base of Lofty Peak, the player can speak with a younger Pankraz. He will be in dismay that his artist, Remembrant, does not have the adequate supplies to complete his portrait of Madalena. The tools that he needs are the Faerie Quill (from the library in Faerie Lea) and the Tusk-tusk tusk inkwell. Once these are presented to him, Remembrant can complete his painting and alter the locket in the present time.

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