131 The Engraver's Riddle

Need help with The Engraver's Riddle side quest in Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom? We'll guide you to Grampuss, the riddle's answer, and the materials you need!

Hey there! So, you've stumbled upon The Engraver's Riddle side quest in Ni no Kuni II, huh? Don't worry, it's a pretty straightforward one, mostly about gathering some specific crafting materials. Grampuss, who you'll find chilling in the northwest corner of Ding Dong Dell, is looking to join your kingdom, but he's got one last test for Evan. He'll pose a riddle, and solving it will get you a neat reward.

Grampuss's riddle goes like this: “To those who brave the maelstrom and find tranquility, remaining jolly all the while, everything will surely become clear.” The key here is to pick out the words that hint at the materials needed for a specific ring. If you've been paying attention, you'll notice 'maelstrom', 'tranquility', 'jolly', and 'clear' all point towards the Underdog's Ring.

To craft this ring, you'll need the following items:

• Maelstrom Shell (x2)
• Tranquilium Nugget (x2)
• Jolly Lumber (x2)
• Clear Prisms (x2)

Now, let's talk about where to find these bits and bobs. For the Tranquilium Nuggets and Clear Prisms, you'll want to head over to Mining Camps No. 2 or No. 3. The Maelstrom Shells can be snagged from either the Fresher or Freshest Fish Markets. As for the Jolly Lumber, your best bet is to use the Branching or Spreading Lumberyards.

Once you've collected all the necessary ingredients, you'll need to head to the Outfitters. Make sure you've researched Accessory Development level 5, as that's required to craft the Underdog's Ring. After you've successfully crafted it, just bring the ring back to Grampuss in Ding Dong Dell, and he'll be happy to join your kingdom. As a reward, you'll get 6110 Exp, 4030G, a Lemon Drop, and Grampuss himself will become a citizen!