El Ciclo

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El Ciclo (formerly Litorud) is a town located on the continent far to the northwest of Estard Island. It is accessible from both Greenthumb Gardens and Emberdale by a bridge.

Past[edit]

Upon arriving, the party takes notice of the bizarre architecture, apparently designed by an oddball named Pomposo. They also take note that the town does not seem to be in any immediate danger, compared to the other islands they've visited in the past. The party learns that a girl named Antonia is staying overnight at the doctor's since she is frequently getting injured. They learn that a bridge designed by Pomposo is set to have its grand opening the next day, so they decide to spend the night at the inn. The next morning, Antonia appears to have healed completely overnight, and the party manages to save her before she injures herself. They then decide to visit the grand opening at the bridge, but are told by the guards that it's the next day and to spend the night at the inn.

Present[edit]

The town in the present is now home to the Excellence Grading Organisation, which ranks people based on Strength, Wisdom, and Style. A number of new buildings have appeared in the town with the same style as Pomposo's architecture.

Shops & Services[edit]

ICON-ITEM-SHOP.png Item Shop (Past and present)
Item Price Attributes
ICON-Medicinal herb.png Medicinal herb8Restores around 30 or more HP to a single ally.
ICON-Antidotal herb.png Antidotal herb10Cures poison from one party member.
ICON-Holy water.png Holy water20Wards off weaker monsters.
ICON-Moonwort bulb.png Moonwort bulb30Cures paralysis from one party member.
ICON-WEAPON-SHOP.png Weapon Shop (Past)
Item Price Attributes
ICON-Sledgehammer.png Sledgehammer2,100+31 Attack/+69 Style
ICON-Chain whip.png Chain whip2,500+33 Attack/+18 Style
ICON-Steel broadsword.png Steel broadsword2,800+33 Attack/+16 Style
ICON-Steel fangs.png Steel fangs4,200+35 Attack/+8 Style
ICON-Holy lance.png Holy lance3,300+36 Attack/+17 Style
ICON-Iron axe.png Iron axe4,000+38 Attack/+6 Style
ICON-ARMOUR-SHOP.png Armour Shop (Past)
Item Price Attributes
ICON-Iron armour.png Iron armour3,300+30 Defence/+19 Style
ICON-Tortoise shell.png Tortoise shell3,800+33 Defence/-15 Style
ICON-Magic vestment.png Magic vestment4,000+30 Defence/+20 Style
ICON-Full plate armour.png Full plate armour5,000+34 Defence/+27 Style
ICON-White shield.png White shield2,000+16 Defence/+15 Style
ICON-Magic shield.png Magic shield5,000+18 Defence/+21 Style
ICON-Iron mask.png Iron mask3,500+22 Defence/-10 Style
ICON-ITEM-SHOP.png Item Shop (Past, once the bridge opens)
Item Price Attributes
ICON-Lucida shard.png Lucida shard500+10 Style/Can confuse an enemy when used as a tool in battle.
ICON-Thief's Key.png Thief's Key470Unlocks some chests
ICON-WEAPON-SHOP.png Weapon Shop (Present)
Item Price Attributes
ICON-Sledgehammer.png Sledgehammer2,100+31 Attack/+69 Style
ICON-Chain whip.png Chain whip2,500+33 Attack/+18 Style
ICON-Steel broadsword.png Steel broadsword2,800+33 Attack/+16 Style
ICON-Steel fangs.png Steel fangs4,200+35 Attack/+8 Style
ICON-Iron axe.png Iron axe4,000+38 Attack/+6 Style
ICON-Cautery sword.png Cautery sword5,400+42 Attack/+23 Style
ICON-Knuckledusters.png Knuckledusters7,100+40 Attack/+20 Style
ICON-ARMOUR-SHOP.png Armour Shop (Present)
Item Price Attributes
ICON-Cloak of evasion.png Cloak of evasion3,000+30 Defence/+19 Style
ICON-Silver cuirass.png Silver cuirass6,000+36 Defence/+30 Style
ICON-Legerdemantle.png Legerdemantle4,200+37 Defence/+10 Style
ICON-Magic shield.png Magic shield5,000+18 Defense/+21 Style
ICON-Platinum shield.png Platinum shield3,500+25 Defence/+40 Style
ICON-Pirate's hat.png Pirate's hat2,800+19 Defense/+21 Style
ICON-Iron mask.png Iron mask3,500+22 Defense/-10 Style

Inn[edit]

Price per night
15 Gold Coins (Past)
20 Gold Coins (Present)

Other notable attributes[edit]

   Save icon.png    This is a location where the game can be saved.

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

Treasures[edit]

Past[edit]

Present[edit]

5 Gold Coins

Monster[edit]

Past[edit]

Nearby monsters[edit]

Past[edit]

Present[edit]

(After the Demon King's resurrection)

Notable Residents[edit]

  • Antonia - A girl who works at the local inn who is incredibly clumsy. She seems to get injured frequently, much to the displeasure of the innkeeper.
  • Pomposo - An eccentric architect who's obsessed with time. He designed the clock tower in town and the new bridge that's about to be inaugurated, along with a number of other buildings. He has taken to living in his studio located to the far east of town.

Other languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolVilla Marmota
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisEl CicloSame as English name
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschEl Circulo
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoDenuevo

Trivia[edit]

  • The colorful and eccentric architecture of El Ciclo is a reference to famed Barcelona architect Antoni Guadí, who utilized ceramics, stained glass, and other materials to design buildings with organic shapes inspired by natural forms.
  • In the localization of the 3DS remake, El Ciclo is now Spanish-themed, and many of the characters have Spanish names and intersperse Spanish in their dialogue. The name El Ciclo itself means "The Cycle" in Spanish. This is fitting considering many of the buildings are modeled after Gaudí's style.