Curiosities

ContentsA Rose Is a Rose Orchestrion RollAmbrosia's PinionAmbrosia's TackArchduke Elwin's TestamentAway (1987) Orchestrion RollBefore the Storm Orchestrion RollBetrayal Orchestrion RollBriar's Kiss SignboardCharred Sparring SwordCid's GobletClayhearth SignboardContinental CenserCrimson Caravans SignboardDarkest Before the Dawn Orchestrion RollDrakeslayer Gear Design DraftDusk ShardEikonoklasm Orchestrion RollExcalibur Design DraftExpanded Potion SatchelForevermore Orchestrion RollFragrant SatchelGotterdammerung Design DraftGuardians ScarfHanged Man SignboardHistoire Orchestrion RollIdylls of the Empire Orchestrion RollIn Darkness Hope Orchestrion RollIndomitable Orchestrion RollInto the Mire Orchestrion RollInvigorated Morganbeard ExtractLovely, Dark, and Deep Orchestrion RollMartelle ApplesMartha's Rest SignboardMedal of Valor - BahamutMedal of Valor - BarnabasMedal of Valor - BenediktaMedal of Valor - GarudaMedal of Valor - HugoMedal of Valor - IfritMedal of Valor - KingsfallMedal of Valor - Liquid FlameMedal of Valor - Midnight RavenMedal of Valor - NecronMedal of Valor - OdinMedal of Valor - SleipnirMedal of Valor - TitanMedal of Valor - TyphonMedal of Valor - UltimaliusMedal of Valor - War PantherMedicine ChestModel AirshipMy Star Orchestrion RollNight Terrors Orchestrion RollNo Risk, No Reward Orchestrion RollO'er Shifting Sands Lie Orchestrion RollOn the Shoulders of Giants Orchestrion RollOuroboros Design DraftPhoenix DownPhoenix FeatherRusted BattlehelmSand and Stone Orchestrion RollScholar's BonnetShield EnsignSnow Daisy GarlandStolas QuillThe Burnt BladeThe Circle of MaliusThe Collar and CompassThe Cracked AnvilThe Desert Dims Orchestrion RollThe Desert RoseThe Founder's Footsteps Orchestrion RollThe Hanged ManThe Lion and the Hare Orchestrion RollThe Moon and StarsThe OathThe Slumbering ChocoboThe Thousand Tables Orchestrion RollThe Triunity AccordThe Worm Mounts Orchestrion RollTo Sail Forbidden Seas Orchestrion RollVeil SignboardWinter Mead

A Rose Is a Rose Orchestrion Roll

A tattered slip of parchment upon which has been hastily scrawled several bars of music and the title A Rose Is a Rose. The melody seems familiar, but the author is unknown.

Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion.

Ambrosia's Pinion

Proof of Clive's timeless bond with the chocobo Ambrosia.

Necessary for summoning Clive's steed.

Ambrosia's Tack

A bespoke saddle and blinders worn by Clive's childhood chocobo, Ambrosia.

"Kweh."

- Ambrosia

Displayed in Clive's chambers.

Archduke Elwin's Testament

Archduke Elwin's final message to his sons, penned not long before his untimely end.

"I'm trusting in you to keep your brother safe."

- Archduke Elwin

Away (1987) Orchestrion Roll

A tattered slip of parchment upon which has been hastily scrawled several bars of music and the title Away (1987). The melody seems familiar, but the author is unknown.

Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion.

Before the Storm Orchestrion Roll

A tattered slip of parchment upon which has been hastily scrawled several bars of music and the title Before the Storm. The melody seems familiar, but the author is unknown.

Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion.

Betrayal Orchestrion Roll

A tattered slip of parchment upon which has been hastily scrawled several bars of music and the title Betrayal. The melody seems familiar, but the author is unknown.

Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion.

Briar's Kiss Signboard

The emblem of the Briar's Kiss, pride of Dalimil. The forge is almost as popular with traveling merchants as the trading post's famous healing baths, where the weary can soak away their saddle sores on the way to Drake's Fang.

Displayed in Clive's chambers.

Charred Sparring Sword

Clive's old sparring sword, salvaged by a faithful friend in the aftermath of the Ironblood invasion eighteen winters past.

"Remember, Clive—your blade is not your only weapon."

- Rodney Murdoch

Displayed in Clive's chambers.

Cid's Goblet

According to Otto, Cid never once washed his goblet, despite using it every day for both wine and small beer.

"I won't have it said that I'm a poor host."

- Cid

Displayed in Clive's chambers.

Clayhearth Signboard

The emblem of the Undying's headquarters in Tabor. The village is home to the finest leatherworkers and lapidaries in Dhalmekia, who are little aware that their affable new neighbors are members of a secret society sworn to serve the Phoenix.

Displayed in Clive's chambers.

Continental Censer

According to Charon, a censer packed with herbs and ambergris can ward off everything from insects to the plague, protect a home from thieves and demons, and heal any number of ailments, all while bringing love and fortune.

"So you can read. Congratulations."

- Charon

Displayed in Clive's chambers.

Crimson Caravans Signboard

The emblem of the Crimson Caravans—porters of wide renown. They are based in Boklad, where traders from across Valisthea flock to browse the Thousand Tables, and transport their wares either throughout the Dominion, or on down the Crystal Road to the lands beyond.

Displayed in Clive's chambers.

Darkest Before the Dawn Orchestrion Roll

A tattered slip of parchment upon which has been hastily scrawled several bars of music and the title Darkest Before the Dawn. The melody seems familiar, but the author is unknown.

Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion.

Drakeslayer Gear Design Draft

A diagram detailing the steps to craft a belt and vambraces fit for a hero.

Necessary for crafting drakeslayer gear.

Dusk Shard

As if unable or unwilling to accept the loss of their "mother," with the destruction of the Sagespire's heart did all nearby dusk crystals shatter and fade. Oddly, those far removed from the tower, however, do not appear to have suffered the same fate—including a particularly suspect sample Goetz was gulled into buying on a recent journey to Port Isolde.

"They're not even what you'd call decent."

- Famiel

Displayed in Clive's chambers.

Eikonoklasm Orchestrion Roll

A tattered slip of parchment upon which has been hastily scrawled several bars of music and the title Eikonoklasm. The melody seems familiar, but the author is unknown.

Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion.

Excalibur Design Draft

A diagram detailing the steps to forge a sword to rival that of a legendary king.

Necessary for crafting the sword Excalibur.

Expanded Potion Satchel

Were the same exotic alloy from which the clasp of this satchel was fashioned be used to craft a suit of armor, it should surely be supple enough to accommodate even the greediest knight's ever-expanding belly.

Necessary for further increasing consumable inventory capacity.

Forevermore Orchestrion Roll

A tattered slip of parchment upon which has been hastily scrawled several bars of music and the title Forevermore. The melody seems familiar, but the author is unknown.

Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion.

Fragrant Satchel

A small sack stuffed full to bursting with an aromatic potpourri of citrus peel, flower petals, and sweet-smelling bark—a blend certain to secure an audience with the "Dame" if Otto is to be believed.

Gotterdammerung Design Draft

A diagram detailing the steps to forge a sword that might slay a god.

Necessary for crafting the sword Gotterdammerung.

Guardians Scarf

A symbol of trust, loyalty, and undying friendship.

"For, as long as the firebird's flame burns in our hearts, the duchy cannot die."

- Wade

Displayed in Clive's chambers.

Hanged Man Signboard

The emblem of the Hanged Man, the tavern at the heart of Lostwing. The village is a haven for the downtrodden built around a Fallen ruin—one as apt to reveal its secrets as the Hanged Man's enigmatic tavernkeeper.

Displayed in Clive's chambers.

Histoire Orchestrion Roll

A tattered slip of parchment upon which has been hastily scrawled several bars of music and the title Histoire. The melody seems familiar, but the author is unknown.

Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion.

Idylls of the Empire Orchestrion Roll

A tattered slip of parchment upon which has been hastily scrawled several bars of music and the title Idylls of the Empire. The melody seems familiar, but the author is unknown.

Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion.

In Darkness Hope Orchestrion Roll

A tattered slip of parchment upon which has been hastily scrawled several bars of music and the title In Darkness Hope. The melody seems familiar, but the author is unknown.

Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion.

Indomitable Orchestrion Roll

A tattered slip of parchment upon which has been hastily scrawled several bars of music and the title Indomitable. The melody seems familiar, but the author is unknown.

Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion.

Into the Mire Orchestrion Roll

A tattered slip of parchment upon which has been hastily scrawled several bars of music and the title Into the Mire. The melody seems familiar, but the author is unknown.

Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion.

Invigorated Morganbeard Extract

If adding the extract of morganbeard petals to curative or performance-enhancing potions increases their potency, then imagine what adding the extract of morganbeard petals fortified with the vigor of a morbol gripped with madness might do.

Necessary for further increasing consumable potency.

Lovely, Dark, and Deep Orchestrion Roll

A tattered slip of parchment upon which has been hastily scrawled several bars of music and the title Lovely, Dark, and Deep. The melody seems familiar, but the author is unknown.

Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion.

Martelle Apples

A basket of slightly stunted, somewhat sweet apples grown from the blighted earth thanks to the dedication and perseverance of one woman—Martelle. May she rest in peace.

"Still, we'll grow something worth eating one of these days. And when we do, you'll have first pick!"

- Martelle

Displayed in Clive's chambers.

Martha's Rest Signboard

The emblem of Martha's Rest, personal fiefdom of the Golden Stables' indomitable landlady. To those with no love for the empire, the settlement stands as an island of safety in a sea of anything but.

Displayed in Clive's chambers.

Medal of Valor - Bahamut

Awarded for defeating Bahamut above Twinside without suffering any damage.

Medal of Valor - Barnabas

Awarded for completing the seafloor battle with Barnabas without suffering any damage.

Medal of Valor - Benedikta

Awarded for defeating Benedikta in Caer Norvent without suffering any damage.

Medal of Valor - Garuda

Awarded for defeating Garuda in the Eye of the Tempest without suffering any damage.

Medal of Valor - Hugo

Awarded for defeating Hugo beneath Rosalith Castle without suffering any damage.

Medal of Valor - Ifrit

Awarded for defeating Ifrit beneath Phoenix Gate without suffering any damage.

Medal of Valor - Kingsfall

Awarded for defeating the Imperial War Aevis and the Knight of the Dying Sun in the Kingsfall without suffering any damage.

Medal of Valor - Liquid Flame

Awarded for defeating the Liquid Flame in Drake's Breath without suffering any damage.

Medal of Valor - Midnight Raven

Awarded for defeating Midnight Raven in the Greatwood without suffering any damage.

Medal of Valor - Necron

Awarded for defeating Ultima at Drake's Spine without suffering any damage.

Medal of Valor - Odin

Awarded for defeating Odin atop Reverie without suffering any damage.

Medal of Valor - Sleipnir

Awarded for defeating Sleipnir in Kanver without suffering any damage.

Medal of Valor - Titan

Awarded for defeating Titan at Drake's Fang without suffering any damage.

Medal of Valor - Typhon

Awarded for defeating Typhon at Drake's Head without suffering any damage.

Medal of Valor - Ultimalius

Awarded for defeating Ultimalius within Origin without suffering any damage.

Medal of Valor - War Panther

Awarded for defeating the Republican war panther in Kostnice without suffering any damage.

Medicine Chest

A beautifully carved chest that opens to reveal countless compartments full of tonics and tinctures.

"Seeing as you're so reluctant to come to the infirmary, I thought you might as well take a part of the infirmary with you."

- Tarja

Displayed in Clive's chambers.

Model Airship

Mid's dangerous dream of flight, immortalized in miniature.

"My dad always said there were two ways of living life—chasing a dream, or shuffling to your grave."

- Mid

Displayed in Clive's chambers.

My Star Orchestrion Roll

A tattered slip of parchment upon which has been hastily scrawled several bars of music and the title My Star. The melody seems familiar, but the author is unknown.

Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion.

Night Terrors Orchestrion Roll

A tattered slip of parchment upon which has been hastily scrawled several bars of music and the title Night Terrors. The melody seems familiar, but the author is unknown.

Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion.

No Risk, No Reward Orchestrion Roll

A tattered slip of parchment upon which has been hastily scrawled several bars of music and the title No Risk, No Reward. The melody seems familiar, but the author is unknown.

Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion.

O'er Shifting Sands Lie Orchestrion Roll

A tattered slip of parchment upon which has been hastily scrawled several bars of music and the title O'er Shifting Sands Lie. The melody seems familiar, but the author is unknown.

Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion.

On the Shoulders of Giants Orchestrion Roll

A tattered slip of parchment upon which has been hastily scrawled several bars of music and the title On the Shoulders of Giants. The melody seems familiar, but the author is unknown.

Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion.

Ouroboros Design Draft

A diagram detailing the steps to craft a belt to end all belts.

Necessary for crafting the belt Ouroboros.

Phoenix Down

This seal marks its bearer as a trusted ally of the Undying.

"We are glad to give our all in service to the Phoenix. Such is, and has ever been, our creed."

- Cyril

Phoenix Feather

A brilliant red feather discovered by Clive on his person upon waking from his battle with Typhon.

"But know this… If you want him, you'll have to go through me."

- Joshua

Rusted Battlehelm

Archduke Elwin's helm, worn during his victorious campaign to quell the northern uprising.

"War is coming, my boy. We must make ready."

- Archduke Elwin

Displayed in Clive's chambers.

Sand and Stone Orchestrion Roll

A tattered slip of parchment upon which has been hastily scrawled several bars of music and the title Sand and Stone. The melody seems familiar, but the author is unknown.

Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion.

Scholar's Bonnet

Vivian Ninetales's scholarly headwear, awarded to her upon the completion of her studies at the University of Kanver.

"Give the men and women of this benighted world the gift of truth. Make them believe in you—as I do."

- Vivian Ninetales

Displayed in Clive's chambers.

Shield Ensign

A brazen seal received by all Ducal Shields upon completion of their accolade.

"May the blessing of the crystals go with us, and shield the Firebird's flames forevermore."

- Ducal Shield Oath

Snow Daisy Garland

A fragrant diadem, handwoven by Jill from flowers picked on the shores of Oillepheist Bay.

"I never was much good at garlands, but it'll have to do."

- Jill

Displayed in Clive's chambers.

Stolas Quill

Loresman Harpocrates's best-loved writing implement, whose nib has scribed many a learned tome.

"'Tis said that an owl's feathers are steeped in the wishes it hears over its long lifetime, all those words just waiting to pour out onto the page."

- Harpocrates

Displayed in Clive's chambers.

The Burnt Blade

This seal marks its bearer as a trusted ally of Wade, commander of the Guardians of the Flame.

"Display it, and those who love Rosaria will know where your loyalties lie."

- Wade

The Circle of Malius

A reproduction of the ancient mural depicting the Eikons and their creator, Ultima, based on sketches made at an ancient fortress in Ash.

"Ultima and his vessel, Ifrit, Garuda, Ramuh, Shiva, Titan, Bahamit, Odin… Even Leviathan the Lost is here."

- Joshua

Displayed in Clive's chambers.

The Collar and Compass

This seal marks its bearer as a trusted ally of Eloise and Theodore, proprietors of the Crimson Caravans.

"We at the Crimson Caravans are always happy to help those in need. For a small fee, we will move anything that needs moving. Be that goods to market, or Bearers away from it."

- Eloise

The Cracked Anvil

This seal marks its bearer as a trusted ally of Zoltan, blacksmith of Dravozd.

"I'm a busy man, as you can see, so do me a favor and piss off."

- Zoltan

The Desert Dims Orchestrion Roll

A tattered slip of parchment upon which has been hastily scrawled several bars of music and the title The Desert Dims. The melody seems familiar, but the author is unknown.

Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion.

The Desert Rose

This seal marks its bearer as a trusted ally of L'ubor, master of the Briar's Kiss.

"Tell me, what do you think is a merchant's most important commodity? Why, trust. Everyone knows that. Without it, you have nothing."

- L'ubor

The Founder's Footsteps Orchestrion Roll

A tattered slip of parchment upon which has been hastily scrawled several bars of music and the title The Founder's Footsteps. The melody seems familiar, but the author is unknown.

Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion.

The Hanged Man

This seal marks its bearer as a trusted ally of Quinten of Lostwing.

"Happily, I can provide a solution to your dilemma—as a favor to Cid, that is."

- Quinten

The Lion and the Hare Orchestrion Roll

A tattered slip of parchment upon which has been hastily scrawled several bars of music and the title The Lion and the Hare. The melody seems familiar, but the author is unknown.

Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion.

The Moon and Stars

This seal marks its bearer as a trusted ally of Isabelle, proud proprietress of Northreach's foremost house of ill repute—the Veil.

"Long ago, Cid did me a kindness when no one else would. I have never forgotten that. Without it, I would not be where I am today. And so, I make it a point to do the same whenever possible."

- Isabelle

The Oath

A reminder of a promise made, a friendship forged, and a legacy inherited.

"You could've just said 'aye.'"

- Gav

Displayed in Clive's chambers.

The Slumbering Chocobo

This seal marks its bearer as a trusted ally of Martha of the Golden Stables.

"Oh, there's plenty who pity a Bearer's plight…but so long as we're content to sit around, weeping for those on whose broken backs we're carried, we en't going to change nothing."

- Martha

The Thousand Tables Orchestrion Roll

A tattered slip of parchment upon which has been hastily scrawled several bars of music and the title The Thousand Tables. The melody seems familiar, but the author is unknown.

Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion.

The Triunity Accord

Signed by representatives from Rosaria, Dhalmekia, and Sanbreque, this mutual accord sets the stage for a new age in Storm if not officially, then at least in spirit.

"For what great moment in history hasn't been accompanied by a little ceremony?"

- Byron Rosfield

Displayed in Clive's chambers.

The Worm Mounts Orchestrion Roll

A tattered slip of parchment upon which has been hastily scrawled several bars of music and the title The Worm Mounts. The melody seems familiar, but the author is unknown.

Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion.

To Sail Forbidden Seas Orchestrion Roll

A tattered slip of parchment upon which has been hastily scrawled several bars of music and the title To Sail Forbidden Seas. The melody seems familiar, but the author is unknown.

Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion.

Veil Signboard

The emblem of the Veil, Northreach's far-famed house of ill repute. The town is the gateway to the imperial capital of Oriflamme, where waves of old money and new lap against the opposing sides of the great wall.

Displayed in Clive's chambers.

Winter Mead

A potent potable made from honey collected in the Northern Territories' short summers and fermented slowly over the next six moons. Said to warm the belly on the north's cold winter nights.

"I said I was thirsty."

- Gav

Displayed in Clive's chambers.