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Keywords
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Basic Information
- Keywords are words that are collected within a journal that can be used in conversation with NPCs to learn more information about a specific topic.
- Some keywords are available from the start. Various others can be unlocked by talking to NPCs about certain topics or doing quests.
- In some cases, the keyword will be lost after being used for its intended purpose.
- See Category:Keyword Responses for each NPC's individual response to a keyword.
Keyword Journal
Basic
Keyword | Description | How to Obtain |
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Private Story | Talk about a topic that is a bit more personal. | Available from character creation. |
Nearby Rumors | Talk about ongoing rumors or specific people. | Available from character creation. |
Skills | Talk mostly about skills. You can obtain information on how to get skills and train for them. | Available from character creation. |
Part-Time Jobs | Talk about available jobs for money or food. If I'm lucky, I just might get a job. | Available from character creation. |
Classes and Training | Talk to the School teacher. It is used when studying at the School. | Available from character creation. |
Intermediate
Keyword | Description | How to Obtain |
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General Shop | A place that sells various items necessary for daily life. Ask about the location of the General Shop. | Malcolm [Private Story], Bebhinn [Lute], Nora [Clothing Shop], Granites, Atrata [Fishing Skill], Vena [Nearby Rumors], Meriel [Nearby Rumors] |
Grocery Store | Talk about the Grocery Store in this town. You can obtain information on its location or other related information. | Duncan [Reservoir], Caitin [Private Story], Dilys [Tailoring], Piaras [Restaurant], Wanst [Private Story] Tupai [General Shop] |
Healer's House | You can obtain information on the location of the town's Healer. | Dilys [Private Story], Endelyon [Nearby Rumors], Lassar [Town Office], Glenis [Nearby Rumors], Heulfryn [Private Story], Kousai [Private Story], Atrata [Private Story], Castanea [Nao's Letter of Introduction quest], Krug [Chief's House] |
Inn | Talk about the location of the town's Inn. | Piaras [Private Story], Bebhinn [Windmill], Caitin [Tailoring], Dilys [Weapons Shop] |
Bank | A place for storing items. You can obtain information about the Bank. | Bebhinn [Private Story], Dilys [School], Nora [Church], Devi [Private Story], Castanea [Memory Tower], Hagel, Weide [Private Story], Taunes [Town Square] |
Blacksmith Shop | A place for obtaining weapons and armor. | Caitin [Weapons Shop], Alissa [Nearby Rumors], Ferghus [Private Story, General Shop], Piaras [Weapons Shop], Trefor [Smash Skill], Ibbie [General Shop], Edern [Private Story], Nicca [Private Story] |
Rest | This skill helps quickly recover the lost HP caused by fatigue or injuries. | Nora [Learning the Rest Skill quest], Nele [Campfire Skill], Castanea [Campfire Skill, Visit the Healer's House quest], Krug [Visit Queen Kirine quest], Meriel [Clothing Shop] |
Ranged Attack | A method for attacking faraway enemies that cannot be damaged with melee attacks. For detals, speak to the town residents. | Trefor [Skills] and Ranged Attack not learned (at Novice or higher), Lepus [Bow], Meles [Bow], Vena [Bow] Removed and replaced with Bow when used with Ranald. |
Playing Instrument | It's a must to know how to play an instrument to play a song. I better find an instrument that fits me. | Deian [Skills] if Playing Instrument not learned, Granites [Lute] |
Composing | A skill that will enable me to write on Music Scores sold at the General Shop. Maybe I should read a book about this? | Bebhinn [Skills] if Compose not learned, Granites [Playing Instrument], Atrata [Skills] (after learning Herbalism if Elf) Removed when used with Endelyon, in exchange for Music Score quest. |
Tailoring | A skill for making clothes using fabric materials. I might be able to gain more information through some related items. | Endelyon [Skills] if Tailoring not learned (first time will get her Gather Eggs quest instead), Castanea [Clothing Shop], Meles [Clothing Shop], Kirine [Clothing Shop] |
Magnum Shot | A skill for inflicting huge damage to faraway enemies with a bow. Detailed information can be obtained by talking to town residents. | Duncan [Skills] if Human and Ranged Attack learned (at Novice or higher), Meles [Ranged Attack], Hagel [Smash Skill] Removed when used with Ranald to learn skill. |
Counterattack | A skill that counters the enemy's attack. Both normal attacks and the Smash skill can be countered. Additional information can be obtained from someone in town. | Dilys [Skills] if Human and Counterattack not learned, Hagel [Windmill Skill], Zeder [Weapons Shop], Wanst [Windmill Skill] Removed when used with Trefor. |
Smash Skill | An attack skill that focuses your normal attack rate into one huge blow. Speak to the town residents for additional information. | Lassar [Skills] if Human and Smash not learned, Atrata [Magnum Shot], Meles [Magnum Shot], Zeder [Counterattack], Taunes [Weapons Shop, Windmill Skill, Defense training quest] Removed when used with Ferghus. |
Gathering | A method to obtain useful materials from animals or nature. | Caitin [Private Story] if she likes you, Bebhinn [Grocery Store, Farmland], Wanst [Skills, Collect berries Giant beginner quest] |
Town Square | An open space for large gatherings. | Duncan [Nearby Rumors], Piaras [Chief's House], Meven [General Shop], Meles, Zeder |
Reservoir | A water storage facility for the town's water supply. | Malcolm [Adelia Stream] or [School], Deian [Nearby Rumors] |
Farmland | Land upon which farmers work for harvesting grains. | Bebhinn [Nearby Rumors], Lassar [Nearby Rumors], Piaras [Reservoir], Ferghus [School] |
Windmill | A wind-powered mechanism meant for grinding crops and/or to draw water. | Malcolm [Inn], Lassar [Reservoir], Ferghus [Nearby Rumors] |
Adelia Stream | A small stream flowing through eastern Tir Chonaill. | Caitin [Nearby Rumors], Malcolm [Blacksmith Shop], Ferghus [Farmland, Reservoir], Meven [Campfire Skill], Lassar [Windmill] |
Chief's House | The house of the Town Chief. I better be on my best behavior when talking to the Chief. | Tin [Nearby Rumors], Duncan [Private Story], Bebhinn [Graveyard], Ferghus [Graveyard], Nora [Town Office], Krug [Private Story] |
Church | A Church where people worship God. It is said that the place is always open for seeking help on religious issues. | Endelyon [Private Story], Meven [Private Story], Duncan [School], Nora [School], Kristell |
School | A place suitable for learning skills and for satisfying your curiosities. The instructors will provite valuable information, but only to students. | Duncan [Classes and Training], Dilys [Counterattack], Ranald [Private Story], Lassar [Private Story], Alissa [Private Story], Aranwen [Private Story], Aeira [Nearby Rumors], Manus [Counterattack], Nora [Healer's House], Piaras [Smash Skill], Meriel [Skills] |
Windmill Skill | A useful combat skill that attacks multiple enemies at the same time. Speak with town residents for details. | Granites [Counterattack], Hagel [Ranged Attack], Kirine [Skills] (after learning Herbalism if Giant), Taunes [Grocery Store] Removed when used with Aranwen. |
Campfire Skill | There is word of a certain skill that starts campfires. | Trefor [Restaurant] Deian [Inn], Aeira [Inn], Atrata [Rest], Zeder [Fishing Skill] Removed when used with Deian, and after Deian's quest to learn skill completed. |
Restaurant | Talk about the town's Restaurant. | Glenis [Private Story], Manus [Nearby Rumors], Kristell [Nearby Rumors], Aeira [Grocery Store], Fraser [Grocery Store], James [Grocery Store] Pierrick [Grocery Store] |
Weapons Shop | Ask for a shop in town that might sell some weapons. | Walter [Nearby Rumors], Nerys [Private Story], Nerys [Blacksmith Shop], James [Blacksmith Shop], Castanea [Bow], Meles, Taunes [Private Story], Zeder [Nearby Rumors] |
Clothing Shop | I'd like to know where I can buy clothes. I better head over to the nearest Clothing Shop. | Simon [Private Story], Brenda [Private Story], Castanea [Bank], Lepus, Meriel [General Shop] |
Bookstore | I need a book, any book. I'd better ask for the location of a place where the books might be available. | Aeira [Private Story], Austeyn [Blacksmith Shop], Simon [Nearby Rumors] |
Town Office | Talk about the Town Office. | Eavan, Stewart [Town Square], Shayla |
Graveyard | It is said that there is a Graveyard behind the house of Chief Duncan in Tir Chonaill. | Duncan [Healer's House], Malcolm [Healer's House], Dilys [Nearby Rumors], Nora [Blacksmith Shop] |
Magic Shield Skill | This skill forms a magic shield around you. | Rafting |
Fishing Skill | A skill that enables me to fish with bait and a fishing rod on the water. | Ferghus [Skills], Lepus [Skills], Granites [Gathering], Wanst [Gathering], Meriel [Rest] |
Advanced
Keyword | Description | How to Obtain |
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Bow | The bow enables me to attack enemies from long range. I better find the Weapons Shop or Blacksmith Shop for more information on this type of weapon. | Ranald [Ranged Attack] (but see above), Meven [Ranged Attack], Elen [Magnum Shot], Atrata [Ranged Attack], Granites [Ranged Attack], Taunes [Counterattack], Vena [Learn how to use Bows quest] Removed when used with Ferghus. |
Lute | It is one of the easiest instruments to find in the area. I've heard that they are sold in the General Shop. | Endelyon [Playing Instrument], Alexina [Playing Instrument], Granites [Skills] |
Instigator | So, this is what Trefor of Tir Chonaill is really doing... How disappointing. I'll give him a piece of my mind. | Ranald [Nearby Rumors] if he likes you, Wanst [Town Square] Removed when used with Trefor. |
Tir Na Nog | The ideal land of eternal youth where death and illness do not exist. A word that means eternal paradise. | Meven [Healer's House] |
Mabinogi | A word that refers to the song of Bards. It also refers to a story-like lullaby sung by mothers for putting children to sleep. | Meven [Bookstore] |
Music Score | A melody written in codes over paper. They say that special knowledge is required to write and read these signs. | Kristell [General Shop], Nele [Composing], Atrata [Composing], Granites [Composing] |
a Friend of Nao | You wonder about the person who rescued Nao from the dungeon. | Nao [Private Story] if Generation 1 not completed |
Nao's Owl | Talk about Nao's pet Owl. | Nao [Private Story] if Generation 1 not completed Removed when used with Nao and replaced with Owl Scroll. Can't be reacquired after G1. |
Nao's Black Dress | Talk about the black dress Nao is wearing. | Nao [Private Story] if Generation 1 not completed Removed when used with Nao. Can't be reacquired after Generation 1. Replaced with "Nao's Black Clothes" upon giving Nao an outfit. |
Owl Scroll | Ask about the scrolls delivered by the owl. | Nao [Nao's Owl] Removed when used with Nao. Can't be reacquired after Generation 1. |
Chef Exam | Every Samhain, there's a Chef Exam held at the town square of Emain Macha. In order to participate in this, one must hold on to the challenge coupon, and I can get this by completing a part-time job from Shena. | Shena [Part-Time Jobs] (on weekdays, ch3) |
Spirit Weapon's Contract | Tarlach is the only one who can make a contract for the Spirit Weapon. I should ask him regarding the contract and the annulment using the keyword. | Tarlach with a weapon spirit in your possession. |
Elf and Giant | Elves and Giants were known to be adversaries from the beginning of time. I better use this this keyword to talk to the chief of the town to find out which of the two races I want to support. | Krug, Castanea (as Human) |
Gem | Gems, obtainable through Metallurgy, are more valuable in larger sizes. Why don't you give your gems to NPCs or Spirits as gifts? | By completing the Collect Gold Ore Fragments quest |
Spirit Weapon Transfer | Talk about transferring the ancient spirit of a weapon to a different weapon. If you are interested, go see Berched, Tarlach, or Dorren. | Spirit Transfer Magic quest |
Memo
Keyword | Description | How to Obtain |
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Elemental Dungeon Pass | Better talk to Nele with this keyword if the Elemental Dungeon Pass is needed to obtain Page 1 of the Book of Ice Spear. | Completing Explorers Journal |
Ancient Spirit Fossil | Edern said he will refine the Spirit Stone if I get an Ancient Spirit Fossil. I should ask Gilmore about a pass. | Ancient Spirit Magic quest |
Loeiz's Student Nele | Loeiz mentioned something in his book "Erinn's Musicians" that Nele is his student. I'd better ask Nele about this. | By advanced reading Musicians of Erinn Removed when Musical Knowledge advanced to rank 9. |
Memory Tower | A giant tower the Elves use to share their vast knowledge. | Castanea [Town Square, Nao's Letter of Introduction quest], Lepus [Town Square] |
Magic Bean | A magic bean that apparently will let me grow. Better talk to Goro using this keyword. | Goro when holding a Fomor Bean received from Muro |
Gift to Nao | I want to give Nao a gift for always helping me. What can I give her? | Nao [anything] |
Twin Sword | At Iria, the archeologists have found evidence that a notable few have fought using two swords, one in each hand. Nicca, who sells weapons in iria, may know a thing or two about the twin swords. | Aodhan [Skills] if dual wielding one-handed swords Removed when Final Hit skill obtained. |
Burning Sword | A sword embedded in Avon. It's ornate blade is engulfed in an everlasting fire. Is there truly a way to handle this weapon? | Touch the Sword of Elsinore in Avon after completing Generation 13: Hamlet. |
A Mysterious Land | A mythical tale that was written on the Book "A Tale From a Land Far Away." Is this story really true? Talk to some that may be interested in this fascinating tale. | Leslie [Nearby Rumors] then read book on library Literature/Philosophy shelf |
How to Get On the Boat | Apparently, if there's a way to get on the boat to cross the ocean, there may be a way to land on an undiscovered land. Where can the boat be? Talk to some people about it. | Tarlach [A Mysterious Land] |
Quest
Keyword | Description | How to Obtain |
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Head to Qilla Base Camp | To quit the quest of Ffion and the exploration, and return to Base Camp, better use this keyword to talk to Ffion. | Ffion |
Head to the Town of Elves | Better use this keyword when talking to Vena to quit Vena's tutorial quest on exploring and head to Filia, the Elf town. | Vena for first time |
Go to the Giant village | I must use this keyword to talk to Meriel if I ever want to quit the quests where Meriel tells me about exploration and want to go to Vales, which is the Giant village. | Meriel for first time |
Rab's Dog Collar | A dog collar for big dogs. Rab chewed away the old one. I better go to the Blacksmith Shop and ask how to make a new one. | Fleta [Personal Story] if she has very favorable opinion of you |
Fleta's Chore | I received a request from Fleta asking me to place various items in the box. (Spice, 'A flower that shines even at night', and 'an herb grown by the angels'. I better ask people at Emain Macha using this keyword. | By talking to Fleta with an Empty Treasure Chest in the inventory |
Rua: Apple | I should give an Apple to Rua as a gift. | Rua [Gift] Give Rua an Apple with Rua [Gift] |
Rua: Chocolate | I should give Chocolate to Rua as a gift. | Fulfill Rua: Apple |
Grave with Violets Placed on Top | Ask the residents about the Violets in the Taillteann Cemetery. | Pierrick [Nearby Rumors] |
Nao's Black Clothes | To see Nao in her original black dress, I should talk to her using this keyword. | By giving an outfit to Nao |
Clothes given by Rua | Someone said that I can give the clothes Rua gave me as a gift to someone. Who would wear this? | By completing Rua's sidequest |
Nao's Black Coat | The Black Coat I gave to Nao as a gift. Nao looks warm. | By giving a Black Coat to Nao |
Nao's Explorer Suit | A suit for Nao given as a gift that exudes the look of an explorer. Seems to bring out her elegant nature. | By giving a Nao's Explorer Suit to Nao |
Birth of the Giant Spider | It is now obvious how the Giant Spider inhabits Alby Dungeon. Discuss this fact with the shepherd boy Deian. | By completing Deian's RP dungeon, Giant Spider Fomor Scroll Removed when used with Deian to receive reward |
Rescue Mission | It is not easy to protect someone's life. Better talk to Trefor. | By completing Trefor's RP dungeon, Trefor's Gauntlet Removed when used with Trefor to receive reward |
The Pretender | [Unknown] | Dilys [Private Story after completing Healer's House part-time job at least 51 times] Replaced by "Lassar Loves to Party" when used with Lassar. |
Lassar Loves to Party | [Unknown] | Lassar [The Pretender] |
Cleared Alby Dungeon even when Drunk | [Unknown] | By completing Trefor's RP dungeon, Lassar's Wand Removed when used with Lassar to receive reward |
First impression of Manus | [Unknown] | By completing Nerys's RP dungeon, Nerys' Arrow |
First Impression Manus (Memory) | [Unknown] | By completing Manus's RP dungeon, Manus' Potion |
Nerys and Manus Encounter | [Unknown] | By completing Nerys' friend's RP dungeon, Nerys' Friend's Letter Removed when used with Nerys to receive reward |
Rumors about Aeira's Lunchbox | I'd better ask around and see if others knew about Aeira making lunchboxes for Stewart. | Complete To Stewart, With All My Heart quest. |
Generation 1: Advent of the Goddess
Generation 2: Paladin
Generation 3: Dark Knight
Generation 7: Ancient Secrets of Irinid
Generation 8: Dragon
Generation 9: Alchemist
Generation 10: Goddess of Light
Generation 11: Sword of the Gods
Generation 12: Return of the Hero
Generation 25: Eclipse
Falcon
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Keyword | Description | How to Obtain |
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Irinid | Who is Irinid that Yoff mentioned? I should go to Filia and ask the NPCs there about it. | Yoff's Memory quest |
Book of Irinid | Hagel said he lent the Book of Irinid to Alexina at Qilla Base Camp. I should go talk to Alexina with this keyword. | Hagel's Assignment quest |
Investigate Giant Marks | Alexina requested for me to investigate the Giant marks in order to get some information on the Book of the Irinids. If I want to receive another quest, I should quit this quest and talk to Alexina with this keyword. | Alexina [Irinid's Book] |
Beast
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Keyword | Description | How to Obtain |
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Ancient Giant's Power | What is the Ancient Giant's powers? I wonder if the NPCs at Vales know anything about it. | Krug's Summoning Order quest |
Book of the Ancient Giants | Krug said he entrusted the Book of the Ancient Giants to Alexina at Qilla Base Camp. I should go talk to Alexina using this keyword. | Giant's Honor quest |
Exploration
Some Exploration Quests use the memos as a reminder of your progress in addition to your quest log.
Event
Keyword | Description | How to Obtain |
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Refreshing Shaved Ice | Isn't there a good way to get through this blazing hot summer? Let's go talk to Gordon in Emain Macha or Ethna in Qilla Base Camp using this keyword. | By logging in while the Shaved Ice Event was running. |
Kristell's Reward | You completed the 2010 Valentine's Day Event Quest. Female characters can receive a special reward during the Valentine's Day Event by talking to Kristell using this keyword. | Deliver the Valentine Chocolate quest
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Cherry Blossom Trees | It is said that Cherry Blossoms effloresce during this season. | A request from Tir Chonaill quest
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Cherry Blossom Decoration | As a token of appreciation, you have received a beautiful head piece made of Cherry Blossom. | Complete the See the Blossom Event (2010). |
Ancient Treasure Chest | Take the Ancient Treasure Chest Fragments to Eavan and start a conversation with her. | |
Collected 2012 Winter Limited Character card Costume | You have collected a 2012 Winter Limited Character Card Costume set. | Buying a Winter Limited Character Card (2012) |
Laighlinne's Transformation | You wonder how she would react if you said you wanted to see Laighlinne in her red hair. | Raising a Laighlinne (Partner)'s Disposition to 180, then speaking to her about Private Story. |
Laighlinne's Charisma | Laighlinne must have been charismatic when she led her family. You want to learn Laighlinne's Charisma skills. | Using Laighlinne's Transformation keyword on the Laighlinne Partner. |
Laighlinne and Sera | You understand it is an uncomfortable subject, but you want to learn a little about Laighlinne's grand father. | Using Laighlinne's Charisma keyword on the Laighlinne Partner. |
Laighlinne and Harp | There was a harp in the fleet Laighlinne lead. You should ask Laighlinne, what she thinks of the harp. | Using Laighlinne and Sera keyword on the Laighlinne Partner. |
Alban Knights
Keyword | Description | How to Obtain |
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Altam | Ask about Altam, a member of the Arthuan Unit. | |
Avelin | Ask about Avelin, a member of the Arthuan Unit. | |
Kanna | Kanna, the Baltane Squire. What do the other squires think of her? | |
Logan | Logan, the Baltane squire. He's like a reliable older brother. |
Interest Conversations
Keyword | Description | How to Obtain |
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Missions | How are the missions going? | |
Training | Talk about training methods and habits. | |
Playing | What do others usually do for fun? | |
Cooking | Chat about food! | |
Fashion | What kinds of styles are poplar now? | |
Dating | Relationships are complicated, but also exciting! |