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Gondolia is a port city in Dragon Quest XI. Located on the north-central portion of Erdrea's southern continent between the Laguna di Gondolia and the Inland Sea, Gondolia is a bustling centre of trade, thanks to the efforts of its main benefactor, the Doge Rotundo.

Modelled after mediaeval Venice, Italy, Gondolia is named for the boats in its canal, which straddles the city from beneath it. The city is also home to shipyards and docks.

Story[]

Road to Yggdrasil[]

Gondolia was once a tiny fishing village. That all changed when the Doge took over as ruler. Over the years, he and his massive wealth transformed it into a harbour-side metropolis, complete with a grand stage. The Doge also forged close relations with neighbouring states, including Heliodor to the east.

As monsters began to pour out into the world, Heliodor approached the Doge and told him of the Darkspawn headed for the city. Their account described the Luminary to the letter. The ruler‘s son, Placido, saw what really happened, and was cursed by one of the monsters that came into the area. Thereafter, Placido was unable to form any words at all. Benigno, Placido's childhood friend, looked after him.

The Luminary, Sylvando, and the rest of the party are looking for a ship. Arriving from Gallopolis, Sylv has his ship docked here. The Signor Universo contest is also in town, so everyone decides to have a look round. But to get a boat, they need to speak with the Doge. Having heard Heliodor's version of events, he slams the door in the Luminary’s face.

The party runs into the two boys while searching for another way to get a ship. Benigno, the elder of the pair, explains Placido’s condition. Serena, the party‘s resident priestess, examines the younger boy, and finds that he is indeed cursed. She offers to make some birdsong nectar in hopes of a cure; she has all the makings of it, but needs sacred water to complete it. Benigno knows of only one place to get sacred water: the Grotta della Fonte to the west of town.

As the party returns from the grotto with the nectar in hand, the festival has already begun. That evening, one of Heliodor's top generals, Jasper, shows up looking for the Darkspawn with a phalanx of soldiers and captures Erik to use as a lure. While they are able to evade the lesser guards, the party is soon cornered. Jasper engages them, but is quickly defeated. Meanwhile, the remedy has been administered, and Sylv is able to pull his ship from the harbour. Exasperated, Jasper sends a tentacular to slow them down. At that moment, merchant ships fire on the beast, dazing it and allowing the party to get away. With Placido’s voice restored, he tells his father what he saw and how he got his voice back, so the Doge was more than happy to render assistance.

Rise of the Lord of Shadows[]

While Gondolia does not play a key role after the Fall, it becomes a refuge for a number of fish-men from Nautica as the undersea city comes under the grip of Alizarin. Though the locals find this a strange development, they welcome the new visitors.

In Search of Lost Time[]

Monsters have laid siege to the city in the revised timeline. The Luminary must clear them out to release their hold. Noah, the informant, paid a visit while Gondolia was under attack. The citizenry locked their doors for safety. Once the incursion has been dealt with, the city returns to business as usual.

Shop[]

Act I, before events at Yggdrasil
Weapon Shop
Item Price Attributes
Rapier 750 G Attack +24
Charm +5
Broader sword 1800 G Attack +43
Parry Chance +1%
Critical Chance +1%
Poison moth knife 950 G Attack +24
8% chance to paralyse
Crucerang 750 G Attack +19
Posey pole 740 G Attack +15
Magical Might +3
Magical Mending +12
MP Absorption +2%
Wizard's staff 1300 G Attack +17
Magical Might +17
Magical Mending +8
MP Absorption +8%
Steel lance 1500 G Attack +34
Parry Chance +1%
Battle whip 960 G Attack +17
Armour Shop
Item Price Attributes
Gold platter 540 G Defence +12
Block Chance +5%
Charm +6
Iron shield 720 G Defence +15
Block Chance +7%
Turban 410 G Defence +12
Magical Might +4
Magical Mending +4
Bunny ears 550 G Defence +14
Magical Might +5
Magical Mending +7
Charm +17
Cat ears 1250 G Defence +16
Charm +26
Iron helmet 1100 G Defence +16
Leather dress 380 G Defence +15
Leather cape 1100 G Defence +22
Bronze armour 840 G Defence +24
Iron cuirass 1500 G Defence +25
Iron armour 1800 G Defence +32
Item Shop
Item Price Attributes
Utility belt 1100 G Defence +2
Deftness +15
Strong medicine 36 G Heals 50+ HP to one ally
Antidotal Herb 10 G Cures poison from one ally
Moonwort bulb 30 G Cures paralysis from one ally
Holy water 20 G Scares off weaker monsters
Chimaera wing 25 G Teleports to last place prayed
Act 2
Weapon Shop
Item Price Attributes
Rapier 750 G Attack +24
Charm +5
Fizzle foil 14800 G Attack +80
Charm +22
Broader sword 1800 G Attack +43
Parry Chance +1%
Critical Chance +1%
Lord's sword 22000 G Attack +144
Parry Chance +2%
Critical Chance +2%
Poison moth knife 950 G Attack +24
8% chance to paralyse
Gladius 13000 G Attack +82
Charm +25
Crucerang 750 G Attack +19
Posey pole 740 G Attack +15
Magical Might +3
Magical Mending +12
MP Absorption +2%
Glumbrella 8800 G Attack +42
Magical Might +11
Magical Mending +41
MP Absorption +4%
Wizard's staff 1300 G Attack +17
Magical Might +17
Magical Mending +8
MP Absorption +8%
Hieroglyph staff 8300 G Attack +48
Magical Might +51
Magical Mending +26
MP Absorption +10%
Steel lance 1500 G Attack +34
Parry Chance +1%
Paladin's lance 14000 G Attack +111
Parry Chance +2%
Max MP +10
10% more damage to demons and undead
Battle whip 960 G Attack +17
Triple-tine whip 11300 G Attack +84
Dragon claws 8500 G Attack +52
Critical Chance +4%
10% more damage to dragons
Overlord's axe 21600 G Attack +100
10% more damage to humanoids
Armour Shop
Item Price Attributes
Gold platter 540 G Defence +12
Block Chance +5%
Charm +6
Ethereal shield 12000 G Defence +36
Magical Might +18
Magical Mending +18
Block Chance +7%
Iron shield 720 G Defence +15
Block Chance +7%
Dark shield 17200 G Defence +38
Block Chance +10%
Turban 410 G Defence +12
Magical Might +4
Magical Mending +4
Bunny ears 550 G Defence +14
Magical Might +5
Magical Mending +7
Charm +17
Cat ears 1250 G Defence +16
Charm +26
Minister's mitre 7300 G Defence +34
Magical Mending +29
Papillon mask 8500 G Defence +33
Magical Might +27
Magical Mending +22
Iron helmet 1100 G Defence +16
Leather dress 380 G Defence +15
Leather cape 1100 G Defence +22
Cat suit 1500 G Defence +25
Evasion +4%
Agility +8
Charm +20
Reduces fire and ice damage by 10%
Bronze armour 840 G Defence +24
Iron cuirass 1500 G Defence +25
Iron armour 1800 G Defence +32
Flowing dress 14800 G Defence +59
Magical Might +28
Magical Mending +28
Item Shop
Item Price Attributes
Utility belt 1100 G Defence +2
Deftness +15
Strong medicine 36 G Heals 50+ HP to one ally
Strong antidote 45 G Cures poison from one ally
Heals 30+ HP
Lunaria 180 G Cures paralysis from one ally
Heals 90+ HP
Panacea 240 G Cure paralysis and poison from one ally
Heals 90 HP
Chimaera wing 25 G Teleports to last place prayed
Post Game
Item Shop
Item Price Attributes
Utility belt 1100 G Defence +2
Deftness +15
Special medicine 70 G Heals 90+ HP to one ally
Special antidote 87 G Cures poison from one ally
Heals 60+ HP
Lunaria 180 G Cures paralysis from one ally
Heals 90+ HP
Perfect panacea 490 G Cures one ally of most ailments
Heals 90+ HP
Chimaera wing 25 G Teleports to last place prayed


Treasure[]

Single Treasure Spots
Item Location
28 G Pot to left of town entrance
Single phial Pot on the roof of the Inn
Recipe Book: Filigree for Fun and Profit Bookshelf inside church
Glass frit Barrel north of the church
Magic water Chest on roof of eastern house
Medicinal herb
21 G
Pot on roof of eastern house next to canal
24 G Barrel in house south of item shop
Chimaera wing Barrel at north end of lower east street
Seed of strength
Sun-bleached seashell
Barrels at base of western lighthouse
Care rivière Chest in front of stage
Waveweed Barrel at base of eastern lighthouse
Mini medal Wardrobe in neighbor of Dogi's house
Flaxen thread Pot in neighbor of Dogi's house
Pitch pearl Wardrobe in northeastern house
35 G Pot in northeastern house
Dieamend Barrel in house accessible with Magic key
Seed of magic Barrel in house accessible with Magic key
Mini medal Pot in house accessible with Magic key
Recipe Book: Divine Designs Chest in house accessible with Magic key
Thunderstorm sword From Doge Rotondo after freeing the town in the Post Game
Agate of evolution Chest in plaza accessible with Ultimate key
Mini Medal Pot in plaza accessible with Ultimate key
Pretty betsy Pot in plaza accessible with Ultimate key


Boss Monster[]

#74 - Jasper
??? Family
DQXI - Jasper 2D HP MP Attack Defence Agility
630 80 116 75 30
Exp Gold Drop None
2000 2000 G
Note: He and Hendrik are Heliodor's two most celebrated soldiers, and some even like to say that together, they embody the two-headed eagle that adorns the kingdom's coat of arms.
Abilities
Normal attack (Hits twice)
Blocks attacks and spells
Sword Stance
Spells
Zam
Fizzle



Quests[]

Act 1

  • An Even Lovelier Letter (Akia, east walk)

Act 2

  • The Search for the Sage's Stone (Old gent, north promenade)
  • A Rose Arose Where No Rose Grows (Woman, upper east walk)

Super Hagglio Bros.[]

Duelling hawkers can be found along the western flank of the city. To start this quest, speak with the burly thug on the lower walk to see what he sells. Find his brother ahead on the upper walk in a blue tunic, and he will sell the same item for less. Bounce between the pair, and the price of the item will drop with each declined offer. Repeat until neither can go lower, then buy the item.

Other languages[]

Other languages
French Unknown
German Gondolia
Spanish Unknown
Italian Unknown
Dutch Unknown
Norwegian Unknown
Greek Unknown
Portuguese Unknown
Russian Unknown
Chinese Unknown
Korean Unknown


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