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The Glittering Grotto is a location within the Winter Isles. According to the Wizard's Companion, the Glittering Grotto is a cave that can allow one to glimpse into the past. At the end of the cave, the party will be fighting the Cerboreas boss.

Story[]

After receiving their new clothes, Oliver, Esther, Swaine, and Drippy go to the Glittering Grotto to find a gem for Mornstar. At the end of the cave, they fight Cerboreas and retrieve the Star Stone.

Familiars[]

You're bound to come across these familiars chilling out in the grotto:

No. Name Exp. Guilders Drops Steals
053 Sasquish 77 132 Moondrop
Moon Crystal
Moondrop
Dragonstooth Ring
054 Sasquash 87 140 Green Grapes
Sun Crystal
Green Grapes
Sun Crystal
055 Papa Sasquash 96 146 Snow Radish
Pixie Dew
Snow Radish
Frosty Flan
056 Mama Sasquash 86 168 Sturdy Shinbone
Breeze Cake
Sturdy Shinbone
Storm Serpent Scales
120 Turban Legend 83 148 Bass Bell
Star Crystal
Bass Bell
Snowblower Gem
234 Pond Pom 79 152 Poison-Be-Gone
Planet Crystal
Poison-Be-Gone
Moon Crystal
254 Ice Queen 94 167 Fluffy Rice
Fairy Chocolate
Fluffy Rice
Woodsman's Knife

Chests[]

  • Red chests: 8
  • Blue chests:
  • Green chests: 2
  • Purple chests: 1

Trivia[]

  • While in this cave, Oliver (and co) sees Alicia and the past ruler of Hamelin talking to each other even though the conversation happened a long time ago. 
  • There is a secret passage inside the Glittering Grotto. These generally look like big ice walls. However, the Tomte in the cave will tell you (when prompted) that the wall is the entrance to the secret passage.
  • There will be icicles inside the Glittering Grotto. Make sure you have enough MP to cast Fireball or Pulse.
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