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   *         DRAGON QUEST VIII        *
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   *    JOURNEY OF THE CURSED KING    *
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   *   FAQ:                           *
   *     FINDING THE MINI MEDALS      *
   *             Part I               *
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   *    FAQ Copyright by KATZNKITZ    *
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   *  Work Completed: Nov 30th, 2006  *
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0-1. PRELIMINARY INFORMATION.
  0-1.A. COPYRIGHT MATTERS.
  0-1.B. ABOUT THIS FAQ.

1-1. THE MINI MEDAL SIDEQUEST.
  1-1.B. PRIZES FOR COLLECTING MINI MEDALS.
  1-1.C. LOCATING THE MINI MEDALS.



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+  0-1.A. COPYRIGHT MATTERS  +
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   Dragon Quest VIII RPG including all characters, items, and story line is copyright by SquareEnix.

   This FAQ, copyright by Kay Allan (KATZNKITZ) is based on that story and is intended to give hints and suggestion for playing DRAGON qUEST VIII.


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+  0-1.B. ABOUT THIS FAQ  +
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This FAQ lists the locations of the first 65 Mini Medals.


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   +  1-1. THE MINI MEDAL SIDEQUEST  +
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~ Hidden in Treasure Chests, Jars, Barrels and Cabinets are many Mini Medals.

  + Whiles you collect them automatically, the "sidequest" aspect is that you can
    only get rid of them by visiting Princess Minnie in her castle.

    - Minnie lives on an Island, so you can only talk to her after you have the
      Magic Ship (when you've completed the TRODAIN REGION).

    - When you have been there once, you can always return by using ZOOM.


  + Important aspects of this quest:
    - Princess Minnie gives you valuable Prizes.

    - It pays to visit her now and again.
      * She'll tell you how many more medals you'll need in order to get another
        prize.

    - SOME OF THE MEDALS CAN BE FOUND ONLY AFTER YOU HAVE BEATEN THE DARK LORD
      COMPLETELY.

    - THAT'S WHEN AN INTERESTING PORTION OF THE GAME IS "UNLOCKED"...

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+  1-1.B. PRIZES FOR COLLECTING MINI MEDALS  +
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~ The prize you get is determined by how many medals you collect.

  + A book on the shelves in the upstairs room shows the following:


 # OF |
MEDALS|  PRIZE                | WHO      | PURPOSE
______|_______________________|__________|_______________________________________
   28 | Fishnet Stockings ....| Jessica  | Part of the Bunny Girl Outfit.
   36 | Posh Waistcoat .......| Angelo   | Armour.
   45 | Staff of Divine Wrath | Jess/Ang | Use as item in Battle (Wind spell).
   60 | Gold Nugget ..........|   ---    | Ingredient in the Alchemy Pot.
      |                       |          |
   68 | Miracle Sword ........| Hero/Jess| Restores some HP each round of Battle.
   75 | Sacred Armour ........| Hero/Ang | Restores HP each round of Battle.
   83 | Piece of Orichalcum ..|   ---    | Ingredient in the Alchemy Pot.
      |                       |          |
   90 | Metal King Helm ......|   ALL    | Strong resistance to many spells.
   99 | Minnie's Secret ......|   ???    | ???
  110 | Maximillian's Secret  |   ???    | ???
______|_______________________|__________|_______________________________________

   NOTE: The posh waistcoat provides better defense than you might think.
         - And remember, Angelo likes to impress the girls...

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+  1-1.C. LOCATING THE MINI MEDALS  +
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  + When you first visit Minnie, you must wait until after you have talked to her
    father.

    - You should have found a total of 35 medals:
      * The 34th is on Minnie's Island.
      * The 35th is in her Castle.

NOTE: T.Chest is short for Treasure Chest.



    | Place                | Location
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  1 | Peregrin Quay .......| In one of the Merchant's three T.Chests.
  2 | Farebury ............| In the T.Chest beyond the Church Kitchen.
  3 | Farebury Region .....| From the South Gate, go along the river then south.
  4 | Simpleton ...........| In a Barrel; upstairs in the Pub.
  5 | Maella Abbey ........| In a Jar on the outside & the right side of the Abbey.
    |                      |
  6 | Maella Abbey ........| In a Barrel, in the Garden (before the bridge).
  7 | Ruined Abbey ........| In a Barrel, on the 3rd Level.
  8 | Ruined Abbey ........| In a Jar, on the 3rd Level.
  9 | Maella Abbey ........| In a Barrel, behind Abbot Francisco's Residence.
 10 | Riverside Cottage ...| In a Barrel inside the Cottage.
    |                      |
 11 | Ascantha Region .....| North to North West of Riverside Chapel; in T.Chest.
 12 | Ascantha ............| In a cabinet in the house next to the Well.
 13 | Ascantha Castle .....| (L1) In a cabinet near Guards' rest area.
 14 | Ascantha Castle .....| (L3) In a cabinet in the Chancellor's room.
 15 | Pickham .............| Down the well; in a Jar.
    |                      |
 16 | Pickham .............| In Trail Supplies Store in a hanging Bag.
 17 | Pickham .............| In a Barrel in the house opposite the Church.
 18 | Pickham .............| Up Begger's Alley steps to the rooftops; in a Jar.
 19 | Pickham .............| In Dodgy Dave's Blackmarket; in a cabinet.
 20 | Red's Place .........| In the Barn; in a barrel.
    |                      |
 21 | Red's Place .........| In the house, in a Pot.
 22 | Swordsman's Labyrinth| (L2) In a Jar by the chest.
 23 | Swordsman's Labyrinth| (L2) In a chest.
 24 | Swordsman's Labyrinth| (L4) In a Jar.
 25 | Hilltop Hut .........| In a Jar inside the Hut.
    |                      |
 26 | Trodain Castle ......| (L1) In a Barrel near the entrance to the Barracks.
 27 | Trodain Castle ......| (L2) In a Barrel near the Magic Key Chest.
 28 | Trodain Castle ......| (L3) In a cabinet.
 29 | Trodain Castle ......| (L1) In the Kitchen, in a Barrel.
 30 | Land of the Moles ...| Just north & East of the Mole Hole Entrance.
    |                      |
 31 | Mole Hole ...........| (L2) In a Treasure Chest.
 32 | Monster Arena .......| Behind the building.
 33 | Maella Region .......| West along the River near the Abbey entrance.
 34 | Minnie's Island .....| Go around behind the castle; on the coastline.
 35 | Minnie's Castle .....| At the bottom of the stairs; in a Jar.
 36 | Pirates Cove ........| A jar inside the storeroom (door to the left).
 37 | Seaview Church ......| Cabinet in the sleeping area.
 38 | Baccarat ............| A cabinet in the house north of the church).
 39 | Baccarat ............| A cabinet in open area before going in the Gold Bank.
 40 | Baccarat ............| Barrel behind the bar downstairs.
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 41 | Baccarat ............| Barrel left of house down steps west of the Casino.
 42 | Baccarat ............| Barrel inside the same house.
 43 | Baccarat Region .....| Road to Argonia, T.Chest south of the roadside cow.
 44 | Northwest Isle ......| Center pathway,; T.Chest in dead-end canyon on left.
 45 | Dark Ruins (1) ......| Ruined building to left of entrance to Dark Ruins.
    |                      |
 46 | Kingdom of Argonia ..| Jar in Seer's House on the road to Mystical Spring.
 47 | Kingdom of Argonia ..| West & North of bridge; in a corner of Castle wall.
 48 | Argonia Town ........| Behind the innkeeper; in a cabinet.
 49 | Argonia Town ........| Barrel in garden area west of the town's stream.
 50 | Argonia Castle ......| (L1) Cabinet after entering castle door on right.
    |                      |
 51 | Argonia Castle ......| (L3) Cabinet in Queen's room in the West Wing.
 52 | Argonia Castle ......| (L3) Cabinet in room behind the Prince's room.
 53 | Royal Hunting Lodge .| Inside the Lodge; in a barrel.
 54 | Royal Hunting Ground | First Right, wade through the water to T.Chest.
 55 | Argonia Castle ......| (L4) In Treasure Vault; in a T.Chest.
    |                      |
 56 | Dark Ruins (2) ......| (Basement L1) See FAQ that includes "DARK RUINS 2".
 57 | Arcadia .............| Dominico's house; cabinet in kitchen.
 58 | Arcadia .............| Above first house, door on left; in Jar by statues.
 59 | Arcadia .............| House with two sculptors; in a Jar.
 60 | Arcadia .............| Arcadia Inn; in a Barrel.
    |                      |
 61 | Arcadia .............| In the Armour Shop; in a Barrel.
 62 | Arcadia .............| In house above the Armour/Weapon Shop; in a Jar.
 63 | Arcadia .............| In a T.Chest in Dominico "Secret Library".
 64 | Baccarat ............| (L2) Cash and Carries's house; in cabinet.
 65 | Dragon's Graveyard ..| (L1) Go through tunnel at top of map; in a T.Chest.
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