Lonalulu is a town in Dragon Quest XI. Located in the south of Erdrea, it is a small, laid-back beach community.
Description[]
Lonalulu is a fishing village on the south coast of Erdrea. Almost all of its population are fishermen or related to fishermen, and the community is ruled over by a kahuna. The town connects to a quiet graveyard, Sainiki Beach, through the local church. Overlooking the village is a cliff where a woman fires a cannon to mark the morning and evening.
The villagers are described as laid-back, but are deeply superstitious. One of their most deeply-held beliefs is the suspicion of mermaids, after the tale of a fisherman who left his wife for a mermaid. They also believe in a sea god named Kanaloa, who will receive offerings in return for fish. One man owns a lucky idol of the goddess Lona, for who the town may be named.
Story[]
Road to Yggdrasil[]
The party head to Lonalulu from The Strand with a message from Michelle to her beloved "Kai". Upon arrival, they find that all the men of the village, including Kainui, called "Kai" by his grandmother, are fighting a tentacular that has been attacking fishing boats nearby. Aboard the Salty Stallion, the party defeats the squid monster and receives a luau in their honour.
The Luminary, Jade, and Veronica all find Kainui away from the festivities. When he hears the mermaid's message, he is angry at first, fearing that the people of Lonalulu will mistreat him and his mother for their association with mermaids. He also reveals that the Kai that Michelle loves is named Kainoa and is actually his grandfather.
The party learn that Kainoa never returned to Michelle because he saw his human fiancée attempt to kill herself and their child, who was Kainui's mother. Wracked with guilt for only being able to save the baby, Kainoa went into exile and retreated to a cabin on Sainiki Beach, where he died. Michelle decides to join Kainoa in the next world as well. Kainui thanks the party for helping him understand his grandfather better, and lets go of his hatred for him. The party then progress on to Nautica.
Shop[]
- Act 1
| Weapon Shop | ||
|---|---|---|
| Item | Price | Attributes |
| Cautery sword | 4400 G | Attack +42 Use to inflict fire damage on enemy group |
| Carbon steel claymore | 8000 G | Attack +78 Parry Chance +2% |
| Eagle dagger | 3900 G | Attack +39 Chance of surprise attack +2% |
| Soarin' steel | 2800 G | Attack +32 |
| Wyvern wand | 2400 G | Attack +22 Magical Might +5 Magical Mending +18 MP Absorption +3% |
| Lightning staff | 4600 G | Attack +24 Magical Might +22 Magical Mending +10 MP Absorption +9% |
| Trident | 5400 G | Attack +65 Parry Chance +2% |
| Beastly bullwhip | 2400 G | Attack +34 10% more damage to beasts |
| Silver claws | 2800 G | Attack +23 Critical Chance +2% Charm +10 |
| Armor Shop | ||
|---|---|---|
| Item | Price | Attributes |
| Light shield | 1250 G | Defense +17 Block Chance +6% |
| Steel shield | 1500 G | Defense +22 Block Chance +8% Reduces fire and ice damage by 10% |
| Feather headband | 1450 G | Defense +17 Magical Might +10 Magical Mending +10 Charm +28 |
| Bronze helmet | 1500 G | Defense +18 |
| Thief's turban | 3000 G | Defense +22 Poison Protection +15% Reduces dark damage by 10% |
| Iron mask | 3500 G | Defense +25 |
| Cloak of evasion | 3000 G | Defense +29 Evasion +4% |
| Full plate armor | 2300 G | Defense +39 |
| Item Shop | ||
|---|---|---|
| Item | Price | Attributes |
| Strong medicine | 36 G | Heals 50+ HP to one ally |
| Strong antidote | 45 G | Cures poison from one ally Heals 30+ HP |
| 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 |
| Thinkincense | 450 G | |
| South Item Shop | ||
|---|---|---|
| Item | Price | Attributes |
| Pink pearl | 800 G | |
| Pitch pearl | 800 G | |
| Pale pearl | 800 G | |
- Act 2
| Weapon Shop | ||
|---|---|---|
| Item | Price | Attributes |
| Cautery sword | 4400 G | Attack +42 Use to inflict fire damage on enemy group |
| Dragonsbane | 11000 G | Attack +72 10% more damage to dragons |
| Carbon steel claymore | 8000 G | Attack +78 Parry Chance +2% |
| Wyrmfang | 17000 G | Attack +131 Parry Chance +2% 20% more damage to dragons |
| Eagle dagger | 3900 G | Attack +39 Chance of surprise attack +2% |
| Soul breaker | 10500 G | Defense +71 Charm +21 10% chance to reduce enemy's attack |
| Soarin' steel | 2800 G | Attack +32 |
| Wyvern wand | 2400 G | Attack +22 Magical Might +5 Magical Mending +18 MP Absorption +3% |
| Lightning staff | 4600 G | Attack +24 Magical Might +22 Magical Mending +10 MP Absorption +9% |
| Sage's staff | 10000 G | Attack +45 Magical Might +47 Magical Mending +35 MP Absorption +10% |
| Trident | 5400 G | Attack +65 Parry Chance +2% |
| Storm spear | 12000 G | Attack +97 Agility +12 Parry Chance +2% Lightning Element |
| Beastly bullwhip | 2400 G | Attack +34 10% more damage to beasts |
| Empress's whip | 8100 G | Attack +76 10% more damage to humanoids |
| Silver claws | 2800 G | Attack +23 Critical Chance +2% Charm +10 |
| Cobra claws | 6660 G | Attack +47 Critical Chance +3% 8% chance to poison |
| Obliteratoriser | 12500 G | Attack +85 Critical Chance +2% 10% more damage to machines |
| Armor Shop | ||
|---|---|---|
| Item | Price | Attributes |
| Light shield | 1250 G | Defense +17 Block Chance +6% |
| Steel shield | 1500 G | Defense +22 Block Chance +8% Reduces fire and ice damage by 10% |
| Warrior's shield | 10000 G | Defense +37 Block Chance +10% Reduces elemental damage by 10% |
| Feather headband | 1450 G | Defense +17 Magical Might +10 Magical Mending +10 Charm +28 |
| Bronze helmet | 1500 G | Defense +18 |
| Thief's turban | 3000 G | Defense +22 Poison Protection +15% Reduces dark damage by 10% |
| Disturbin' turban | 5500 G | Defense +30 |
| Scholar's cap | 6500 G | Defense +33 Magical Might +12 Magical Mending +12 |
| Iron mask | 3500 G | Defense +25 |
| Mythril helm | 13300 G | Defense +38 |
| Cloak of evasion | 3000 G | Defense +29 Evasion +4% |
| Velvet cape | 9400 G | Defense +60 Charm +53 |
| Brigandine | 11000 G | Defense +66 |
| Full plate armor | 2300 G | Defense +39 |
| Wizard's robe | 7200 G | Defense +43 Magical Might +18 |
| Item Shop | ||
|---|---|---|
| Item | Price | Attributes |
| 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 |
| Holy water | 20 G | Scares off weaker monsters |
| Chimaera wing | 25 G | Teleports to last place prayed |
| Thinkincense | 450 G | |
- Post-Game
| Item Shop | ||
|---|---|---|
| Item | Price | Attributes |
| 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 |
| Holy water | 20 G | Scares off weaker monsters |
| Chimaera wing | 25 G | Teleports to last place prayed |
| Thinkincense | 450 G | |
Treasure[]
| Collection Spots | |
|---|---|
| Item | Location |
| Waveweed | Northwest of western-most pier |
| Rippledrops | Southwest tip of beach |
| Thinkincense | Nook of eastern wall in tunnel |
| Crimson coral | West end of Sainiki Beach |
| Single Treasure Spots | |
|---|---|
| Item | Location |
| 3000 G | Chest under stairs to beach |
| Softwort | Barrel near end of main dock |
| Horse manure | Pot at north side of Kai's house |
| Recipe Book: My First Pearly Pieces | Bookshelf in Armor shop |
| Recipe Book: Building a Blade of Blistering Brutality | Chest in Weapon shop |
| 400 G | Wardrobe in Inn |
| Mini medal | Chest south of bar |
| Aerofoil earrings | Wardrobe in house east of item shop |
| 31 G | Barrel in yard of house north of item shop |
| 100 G | Barrel at end of path east of town |
| Seed of defense | Barrel at end of path east of town |
| Sun-bleached seashell | Barrel at west end of large house |
| Pink Pearl | Barrel at west end of large house |
| Narspicious | Pot in large house |
| Mini medal | Chest north of only house in Sainiki Beach |
| Pitch pearl | Wardrobe in cabin on Sainiki Beach |
| Mini medal | Barrel in cave in tunnel to cannon lady accessible via Magic key |
| Seed of life | Barrel in cave in tunnel to cannon lady accessible via Magic key |
| Zombie mail | Chest in cave in tunnel to cannon lady accessible via Magic key |
| Pirate King's cap | From Kahuna on Pier after beating the Merking |
Quests[]
Act 1
- My Secret Saint (By Outriggers on beach)
Act 2
- The Measure of a Man (At cabana in south beach)
- Soothing Seaweed (On jetty near dock)
- My Kingdom for Some Kanaloamari (North of Pearl Merchant)
Post-Game
- A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way (Castaway on Beach)
Gallery[]
The bar overlooking the beach to the south of the town.
Inspiration[]
The village of Lonalulu is inspired by Polynesian cultures, specifically Hawaii. This is seen through their names, such as Kainoa, Leilani and Kainui, which are inspired by Hawaiian names. Many of the villagers use Hawaiian words such as Pupule (Crazy in Hawaiian) or E Komo Mai ("come on in" in Hawaiian). Lonalulu also celebrates luaus, which are a traditional Hawaiian festival celebrating a special occasion. Additionally, a villager mentions worshipping a god named Kanaloa, which is a real Hawaiian god of the underworld.
Etymology[]
The name "Lonalulu" is likely a portmanteau derived from "loner" and "Honolulu", the capital of Hawaii. It thus makes reference to the village's plight of lovers forced to live solitary lives.
Other languages[]
| Other languages | |
| French | Unknown |
| German | Lamentea |
| Spanish | Unknown |
| Latin American Spanish | Unknown |
| Italian | Porto Trinacrio |
| Dutch | Unknown |
| Norwegian | Unknown |
| Greek | Unknown |
| Portuguese | Unknown |
| Russian | Unknown |
| Chinese | 納吉姆拿村 |
| Korean | Unknown |