Walkthrough Part 3: Norvik to the Underground Lake

This is a walkthrough guide from Norvik to the Underground Lake for Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake (DQ3). Learn what you need to do for each region, as well as points and explanations for how to progress the story.

Norvik to the Underground Lake Walkthrough Guide

Norvik (Recommended Level 13)

1	Talk to the old man in the southwestern house inside Norvik to learn about the curse.
2	Leave the house and explore Norvik. As of now, the town's residents are all asleep due to a curse, and you can fix this later in the story. As a note, all the shops and the inn are also closed since the people running it are asleep.
3	After looting the town, head to the Faerie Village west of Norvik. Make sure to pickup items and recruit friendly monsters on the way there.

Norvik Map and Available Items

You Can Skip the Quest for the Dreamstone

You may choose to skip this quest as it does not affect the main storyline. Although, it's needed to help out the town of Norvik. If you do decide to ignore this, then you may immediately proceed to the next part of the story in Asham, southeast from Romaria.

Walkthrough Part 4: Asham to the Pyramid

Faerie Village (Recommended Level 13)

1	Talk to the Queen in the northeastern part of the village.
*	The item shop in the Faerie Village only becomes available after you have acquired a Mod Rod later in the story.
**	Visit the village at night so you can recruit a friendly Raven Lunatic in the southwest part of the village.
2	After exploring the village for any items and Mini Medals, head southwest to the Underground Lake to retrieve the Dreamstone.

Faerie Village Map and Available Items

How to Unlock the Faerie Village's Item Shop

To trade with the woman in the Faerie Village's Item Shop, you must first obtain a Mod Rod by defeating the Boss Troll in Manazo and transform into a race that she speaks to.

You can buy important items here, such as a Prayer Ring, so make sure to come back once you've obtained the Mod Rod.

Underground Lake (Recommended Level 14)

1	Head down the cave to the 4th floor, collecting any treasure and recruiting friendly monsters on the way there.
*	You can use the magic circle on the 2nd floor to fully recover your HP and MP. It's a good idea to use it as a rest point so that you can farm monsters in the cave for drops and EXP.
2	Get the Dreamstone from the treasure chest on the 4th floor and exit the cave with Evac.
3	Return to the Faerie Village and talk to the Queen to obtain the Wakey Dust.
4	Return to Norvik and use the Wakey Dust to awaken the villagers. You'll automatically be prompoted to do this when entering the village.
5	Talk to the villagers to learn about the Magic Key and Asham. Also, grab any new items and equipment now that the villagers are awake.
6	When you're ready, teleport to Romaria and head southeast to Asham. ▶ Asham to the Pyramid Walkthrough

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