FF16: All Curiosities [How To Get & Effects]

In the grand saga of Final Fantasy 16, set in the intriguing realm of Valisthea, players will stumble upon a unique series of key items known as “Curiosities”. Unlike conventional collectibles, the Curiosities in FF16 items offer a personal touch to the player’s journey through this richly detailed world.

Before kicking off the guide, let’s quickly check out all the Curiosities along with their effects and how you can get them:

Curiosity	Rarity	How to get	Effect	Buy Price
The Oath	5	Acquired at the start of "Cid the Outlaw" main quest.	Displayed in Clive's chambers.	N/A
Ambrosia’s Tack	4	Complete "The White-Winged Wonder" side quest.	Displayed in Clive's chambers.	N/A
Archduke Elwin Testament	3	Acquired during the "Where There's a Will" side quest.	No Effect	N/A
Before the Storm Orchestrion Roll	1	Bought from the Northreach merchant	Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion	50000 gil
Betrayal Orchestrion Roll	2	Purchased from the Boklad merchant	Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion	20000 gil
Briar's Kiss Signboard	5	Acquired after completing the "Lines in the Sand II" side quest.	Displayed in Clive's chambers.	N/A
Charred Sparring Sword	4	Acquired after completing the "More Than Words" side quest.	Displayed in Clive's chambers.	N/A
Cid's Goblet Val	4	Reward for completing the side quest, "Payback".	Displayed in Clive's chambers.	N/A
Clayhearth Signboard	5	Acquired after completing the "Duty Undying II" side quest.	Displayed in Clive's chambers.	N/A
Continental Censer	4	Given by Charon as a reward for completing the side quest, "An Eye for an Eye".	Displayed in Clive's chambers.	N/A
Crimson Caravans Signboard	5	Reward for completing the "Trading Places II" side quest.	Displayed in Clive's chambers.	N/A
Drakeslayer's Belt Design Draft	3	Complete the "Blacksmith's Blues" side quest.	Necessary for crafting the drakeslayer's belt.	N/A
Excalibur Design Draft	3	Reward for completing the side quest, "Blacksmith's Blues II	Necessary for crafting the sword Excalibur.	N/A
Expanded Potion Satchel	5	Reward for completing the "Even Weirder Science" side quest.	Necessary for further increasing consumable inventory capacity	N/A
Forevermore Orchestrion Roll	3	Found inside a chest to the northeast of Martha's Rest.	Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion	N/A
Fragrant Satchel	2	Acquired by talking to Otto during the "Righting Wrongs" main quest.	No Effect	N/A
Gotterdammerung Design Draft	4	Acquired after completing the "Blacksmith's Blues IV" side quest.	Necessary for crafting the sword Gotterdammerung	N/A
Guardians Scarf	5	Reward from Wade for completing the main quest, "The Flames of War".	Displayed in Clive's chambers.	N/A
Hanged Man Signboard e got	5	Reward for completing the "For Great Justice II" side quest.	Displayed in Clive's chambers.	N/A
Histoire Orchestrion Roll	3	Located inside a chest on the uppermost scaffolding of the Hanged Man in Lostwing.	Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion	N/A
Idylls of the Empire Orchestrion Roll	1	Bought from the Lostwing Merchant	Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion	40000 gil
Indomitable Orchestrion Roll	3	Found in a white chest to the northweast of the village of Eistla	Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion	N/A
Into the Mire Orchestrion Roll	2	Bought from the Moore merchant.	Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion	40000 gil
Invigorated Morganbeard Extract	4	Reward for completing the side quest, "Please Sir, Can I Have Some Morbol?"	Necessary for further increasing consumable potency.	N/A
Lovely, Dark and Deep Orchestrion Roll	2	Bought from the Eastpool merchant.	Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion	40000 gil
Martelle Apples	4	Complete "The Fruit of Her Labors" side quest.	Displayed in Clive's chambers.	N/A
Martha's Rest Signboard	5	Reward for completing the side quest, "Rekindling the Flame II	Displayed in Clive's chambers.	N/A
Medicine Chest	4	Given by Tarja after completing the "Tears of Mercy" side quest.	Displayed in Clive's chambers.	N/A
Model Airship	4	Acquired after completing the "Aiming High" side quest.	Displayed in Clive's chambers.	N/A
Morganbeard Extract	4	Reward for completing the "Root of the Problem" side quest.	Necessary for increasing consumable potency	N/A
Night Terrors Orchestrion Roll	1	Bought from the Amber merchant in Hawk's Cry Cliff.	Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion	20000 gil
No Risk, No Reward Orchestrion Roll	4	Reward from the "Newfound Purpose" donation at the Patron's Whisper for reaching 1120 Renown.	Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion	N/A
On the Shoulders of Giants Orchestrion Roll	1	Purchased from the Tabor merchant.	Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion	20000 gil
Ouroboros Design Draft	3	Reward for completing the side quest, "Blacksmith's Blues III".	Necessary for crafting the belt Ouroboros.	N/A
Phoenix Down	5	Given by Cyril as part of the main quest, "Cloak and Dagger	No Effect	N/A
Phoenix Feather	6	Acquired at the start of "Cid the Outlaw" main quest.	No Effect	N/A
Rusted Battehelm	4	Acquired after completing the "Where There's a Will" side quest.	Displayed in Clive's chambers.	N/A
Sand and Stone Orchestrion Roll	3	Found in a chest in Boklad, northeast of the Wheel and Crescent.	Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion	N/A
Scholar's Bonnet	4	Acquired after completing the "An Inconvenient Truth" side quest.	Displayed in Clive's chambers.	N/A
Shield Ensign	6	Beat Lord Commander Murdoch during the tutorial.	No Effect	N/A
Snow Daisy Garland	4	Acquired after completing the "Priceless" side quest.	Displayed in Clive's chambers.	N/A
Stolas Quill	4	Acquired after completing the "A Tail to Tell" side quest.	Displayed in Clive's chambers.	N/A
The Burnt Blade	5	Given by Sir Wade at the end of the "Black or White" main quest in Port Isolde.	No Effect	N/A
The Circle of Malius	6	Acquired after completing all Chronoliths.	Displayed in Clive's chambers.	N/A
The Collar and Compass	5	Given by Theodore and Eloise during the main quest, "Blood from the Stones	No Effect	N/A
The Cracked Anvil	5	Given by Zoltan during the side quest "Blacksmith's Blues IV".	No Effect	N/A
The Desert Rose	5	Given by L'ubor for completing the "Following the Crystals" main quest.	No Effect	N/A
The Founder's Footsteps Orchestrion Roll	1	Bought from the Martha's Rest merchant.	Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion	20000 gil
The Hanged Man	5	Given by Quinten in Lostwing.	No Effect	N/A
The Lion and the Hare Orchestrion Roll	2	Purchased from the Dravozd shop.	Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion	40000 gil
The Moon and Stars	5	Given to you by Isabelle at the start of "The Dame" quest.	No Effect	N/A
A Rose is a Rose Orchestrion Roll	4	Reward from the "A Swelling Chorus" donation at the Patron's Whisper for reaching 135 Renown	Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion	N/A
The Slumbering Chocobo	5	Given by Martha during "A Bearer's Lot" main quest.	No Effect	N/A
The Thousand Tables Orchestrion Roll	1	Bought from the Dalimil Inn merchant	Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion	40000 gil
The Triunity Accord	4	Acquired after completing the "Three's Company" side quest.	Displayed in Clive's chambers.	N/A
To Sail Forbidden Seas Orchestrion Roll	4	Reward from the "Unsigned" donation at the Patron's Whisper for reaching 2850 Renown.	Adds a new song to the hideaway's orchestrion	N/A
Treasure Map	3	Found by a knight's deceased body to the northwest of the Great Southern Gate, Kingdom of Waloed.	No Effect	N/A
Treated Potion Satchel	5	Reward for completing the side quest, "Weird Science".	Necessary for increasing consumable inventory capacity.	N/A
Veil Signboard	5	Acquired after completing the "Under New Management II" side quest.	Displayed in Clive's chambers.	N/A
Winter Meadans Signboard	4	Acquired after completing the "Silver Linings" side quest.	Displayed in Clive's chambers.	N/A

What Are Curiosities In FF16?

In Final Fantasy 16, Curiosities are unique key items players discover during their journey across Valisthea. They’re typically obtained through side quests or main story progression. Each Curiosity is a memento symbolizing the player’s experiences, displayed on Clive’s Wall of Memories at the hideaway.

Each item etches a memory on this wall, forming an evocative tapestry that paints a vivid image of the world Clive and his allies strive to reconstruct. Players typically secure these Curiosities by completing various side quests scattered across Valisthea.

1. The Oath

Upon starting the main quest, “Cid the Outlaw,” you receive The Oath. This item has no particular effect but is displayed in Clive’s chambers.

2. Ambrosia’s Tack

Ambrosia’s Tack is a Curiosity item that will be displayed in Clive’s chambers once acquired. This item can be obtained by successfully completing “The White-Winged Wonder” side quest.

3. Archduke Elwin Testament

Archduke Elwin’s Testament is a Curiosity item with no particular effect. It can be obtained during the course of the “Where There’s a Will” side quest.

4. Before the Storm Orchestrion Roll

The “Before the Storm Orchestrion Roll” Curiosity in FF16 can be purchased from the Northreach merchant and will add a new song to your hideaway’s orchestrion.

5. Betrayal Orchestrion Roll

The “Betrayal Orchestrion Roll” is a Curiosity item that is purchased from the Boklad merchant. It will add a new song to your hideaway’s orchestrion.

6. Briar’s Kiss Signboard

The Briar’s Kiss Signboard is a Curiosity item that can be seen in Clive’s chambers once it has been acquired. After completing the “Lines in the Sand II” side quest, you can get this item.

7. Charred Sparring Sword

The Charred Sparring Sword is a Curiosity item that will be displayed in Clive’s chambers after completing the “More Than Words” side quest.

8. Cid’s Goblet

Cid‘s Goblet is a Curiosity item that you can obtain as a reward for completing the side quest called “Payback”. Once acquired, it will be displayed in Clive’s chambers.

9. Clayhearth Signboard

The Clayhearth Signboard is a Curiosity item that can be acquired by completing the “Duty Undying II” side quest. Once acquired, it will be displayed in Clive’s chambers.

10. Continental Censer

The Continental Censer is a Curiosity item that can be acquired as a reward from Charon for completing the side quest called “An Eye for an Eye”. This item will be displayed in Clive’s chambers.

11. Crimson Caravans Signboard

The Crimson Caravans Signboard is a Curiosity item that can be obtained as a reward for completing the “Trading Places II” side quest. Once obtained, it will be displayed in Clive’s chambers.

12. Drakeslayer’s Belt Design Draft

The Drakeslayer’s Belt Design Draft is a FF16 Curiosity item needed to craft the Drakeslayer’s belt. This item can be obtained by completing the “Blacksmith’s Blues” side quest.

13. Excalibur Design Draft

The Excalibur Design Draft is a Curiosity item that you can obtain as a reward for completing the side quest “Blacksmith’s Blues II“. This item is necessary for crafting the sword Excalibur.

14. Expanded Potion Satchel

The Expanded Potion Satchel is a Curiosity item that can be obtained as a reward for completing the “Even Weirder Science” side quest. This item is necessary for further increasing consumable inventory capacity.

15. Forevermore Orchestrion Roll

The Forevermore Orchestrion Roll is a Curiosity item that adds a new song to your hideaway’s orchestrion. You can find this item inside a chest northwest of Martha’s Rest.

16. Fragrant Satchel

The Fragrant Satchel is a Curiosity item with no specific effect. This item can be acquired by talking to Otto during the “Righting Wrongs” main quest.

17. Gotterdammerung Design Draft

The Gotterdammerung Design Draft is a Curiosity item that is necessary for crafting the sword Gotterdammerung. It can be obtained after completing the “Blacksmith’s Blues IV” side quest.

18. Guardians Scarf

Out of FF16 All Curiosities, The Guardians Scarf is a Curiosity item that can be acquired as a reward from Wade for completing the main quest called “The Flames of War”. Once acquired, it will be displayed in Clive’s chambers.

19. Hanged Man Signboard

The Hanged Man Signboard is a Curiosity item that can be obtained as a reward for completing the “For Great Justice II” side quest. Once obtained, it will be displayed in Clive’s chambers.

20. Histoire Orchestrion Roll

The Histoire Orchestrion Roll is a Curiosity item that adds a new song to your hideaway’s orchestrion. This item can be located inside a chest on the uppermost scaffolding of the Hanged Man in Lostwing.

21. Idylls of the Empire Orchestrion Roll

This particular Orchestrion Roll is obtainable through commerce. Specifically, players can purchase it from the merchant in the bustling city of Lostwing. Once added to your collection, the “Idylls of the Empire” Orchestrion Roll infuses your hideaway with a new melody, diversifying the available musical repertoire.

22. Indomitable Orchestrion Roll

This Orchestrion Roll waits to be found in a white chest northwest of Eistla. Players must climb the stairs until they reach the top clearing, where the chest rests under a shed. By securing this item, you add another tune to the hideaway’s orchestrion, augmenting the ambient sound of your abode.

23. Into the Mire Orchestrion Roll

This curiosity can be procured from the Moore merchant. Visit the merchant and purchase it to add to your collection. The “Into the Mire” Orchestrion Roll grants the hideaway a new soundtrack once acquired, enhancing your in-game home experience.

24. Invigorated Morganbeard Extract

To obtain this item, players must complete the side quest, “Please Sir, Can I Have Some Morbol?” Successfully finishing this quest rewards you with this curiosity. This item is crucial for further enhancing the potency of consumables, rendering your restorative items more effective.

25. Lovely, Dark and Deep Orchestrion Roll

Head to the Eastpool merchant to acquire this Orchestrion Roll. The merchant will have it available for purchase.

The “Lovely, Dark and Deep” Orchestrion Roll offers a new tune for your hideaway’s orchestrion, further enriching your gaming ambiance.

26. Martelle Apples

This curiosity can be acquired by completing the “The Fruit of Her Labors” side quest. Upon completion, you’ll receive the Martelle Apples as a reward.

Once you’ve secured the Martelle Apples, they are displayed in Clive’s chambers, adding a bit of color and life to the space.

27. Martha’s Rest Signboard

This item is a reward for completing the side quest, “Rekindling the Flame II”. Finish the quest to gain this curiosity. Once obtained, the Martha’s Rest Signboard will be displayed in Clive’s chambers, further personalizing your in-game living quarters.

28. Medicine Chest

The Medicine Chest is acquired by speaking to Tarja once you’ve completed the “Tears of Mercy” side quest. Make sure to converse with Tarja post-quest to claim this item. Like all of Curiosities in FF16, this will find a place in Clive’s chambers upon collection, adding another unique item to your in-game living space.

29. Model Airship

This curiosity can be collected by successfully completing the “Aiming High” side quest. Finish the quest to add the Model Airship to your collection. The Model Airship is an ornamental item that will be displayed in Clive’s chambers, further enriching the décor.

30. Morganbeard Extract

Players must complete the “Root of the Problem” side quest to acquire this curiosity. Ensure you finish this quest to gain the Morganbeard Extract. This item is important as it can boost the effectiveness of consumables, making them more potent and beneficial when utilized.

31. Night Terrors Orchestrion Roll

Next in line, I have the Night Terrors Orchestrion Roll. This is a curious item you can purchase from Amber, a merchant in Hawk’s Cry Cliff. After Amber’s location flooded, you can buy it again from Charon’s Toll. Its purpose? It’ll add a new tune to your hideaway’s orchestrion.

32. No Risk, No Reward Orchestrion Roll

Add a new melody to your hideaway’s orchestrion with the No Risk, No Reward Orchestrion Roll. This reward comes when you make a donation titled “Newfound Purpose” at the Patron’s Whisper and achieve a renown level of 1120.

33. On the Shoulders of Giants Orchestrion Roll

Get a new music track for your hideaway’s orchestrion with the On the Shoulders of Giants Orchestrion Roll. You can get your hands on this curiosity by purchasing it from a merchant in Tabor.

34. Ouroboros Design Draft

Looking to craft the belt Ouroboros? The Ouroboros Design Draft is essential for this. Complete the “Blacksmith’s Blues III” side quest; the design draft is yours.

35. Phoenix Down

The Phoenix Down doesn’t have an effect, but it’s an item you get from Cyril as part of the main quest named “Cloak and Dagger”.

36. Phoenix Feather

Similar to Phoenix Down, Phoenix Feather is another curiosity without an effect. You’ll receive this item at the commencement of the main quest, “Cid the Outlaw”.

37. Rusted Battehelm

Decorate Clive’s chambers with the Rusted Battehelm. This curiosity can be collected after you’ve completed the “Where There’s a Will” side quest.

38. Sand and Stone Orchestrion Roll

The Sand and Stone Orchestrion Roll can be found in a chest in Boklad, located northeast of the Wheel and Crescent. This collectible falls in all Curiosities in FF16’s list of tunes that allow you to change the music.

39. Scholar’s Bonnet

Earn the Scholar’s Bonnet and enhance the look of Clive’s chambers. This curiosity is rewarded after successfully completing the side quest, “An Inconvenient Truth”.

40. Shield Ensign

Defeat Lord Commander Murdoch during the prologue, and you’ll receive the Shield Ensign. However, it doesn’t carry any effect.

41. Snow Daisy Garland

Adorn Clive’s chambers with the Snow Daisy Garland. It’s yours after completing the side quest titled “Priceless”.

42. Stolas Quill

Get the Stolas Quill displayed in Clive’s chambers by successfully finishing the “A Tail to Tell” side quest.

43. The Burnt Blade

This intriguing item is handed to you by Sir Wade, concluding the main quest titled “Black or White” in Port Isolde. The Burnt Blade, however, does not confer any particular benefits or effects.

44. The Circle of Malius

To acquire The Circle of Malius, you must complete all Chronoliths. Once in your possession, this item is displayed in Clive’s chambers.

45. The Collar and Compass

This artifact is received from Theodore and Eloise during the main quest, “Blood from the Stones.” Its effect, if any, is yet to be discerned.

46. The Cracked Anvil

Zoltan provides you with The Cracked Anvil during the “Blacksmith’s Blues IV” side quest. The item itself does not produce any particular effects.

47. The Desert Rose

Upon completing the “Following the Crystals” main quest, you receive The Desert Rose from L’ubor. Its tangible effect remains a mystery.

48. The Founder’s Footsteps Orchestrion Roll

The Founder’s Footsteps Orchestrion Roll, a tuneful curiosity, can be purchased from the merchant in Martha’s Rest. This item introduces a new melody to your hideaway’s orchestrion.

49. The Hanged Man

Quinten in Lostwing provides you with The Hanged Man. While this item doesn’t have a tangible effect, it forms part of your curiosity collection.

50. The Lion and the Hare Orchestrion Roll

Purchasable from the Dravozd shop, The Lion and the Hare Orchestrion Roll augments your hideaway’s orchestrion with an additional song.

51. The Moon and Stars

Isabelle hands you The Moon and Stars at the commencement of “The Dame” quest. Despite its enchanting name, this has no discernible effect, like a few Curiosities in FF16.

52. A Rose is a Rose Orchestrion Roll

The Curiosity item “A Rose is a Rose Orchestrion Roll” is one that you can acquire as a reward when you reach 135 Renown in the “A Swelling Chorus” donation at the Patron’s Whisper. Adding this item to your collection gives you a new song to play on the orchestrion in your hideaway.

53. The Slumbering Chocobo

The Slumbering Chocobo is given to you by Martha during the “A Bearer’s Lot” main quest. This item, however, doesn’t carry any distinct effects.

54. The Thousand Tables Orchestrion Roll

You can purchase The Thousand Tables Orchestrion Roll from the Dalimil Inn merchant. This roll will add a new tune to your hideaway’s orchestrion.

55. The Triunity Accord

The Triunity Accord can be yours upon completing the “Three’s Company” side quest. This curiosity item can then be showcased in Clive’s chambers.

56. To Sail Forbidden Seas Orchestrion Roll

To obtain the To Sail Forbidden Seas Orchestrion Roll, you need to reach 2850 Renown in the “Unsigned” donation at the Patron’s Whisper. This item bestows a fresh song upon your hideaway’s orchestrion.

57. Treasure Map

The Treasure Map can be found near a deceased knight’s body located northwest of the Great Southern Gate in the Kingdom of Waloed. This item does not offer any direct effects.

58. Treated Potion Satchel

Completing the side quest “Weird Science” rewards you with the Treated Potion Satchel. This item is essential for enlarging your consumable inventory capacity.

59. Veil Signboard

The Veil Signboard is awarded to you after you complete the “Under New Management II” side quest. This artifact is exhibited in Clive’s chambers.

60. Winter Mead

The Winter Mead, displayed in Clive’s chambers, is acquired once you successfully complete the “Silver Linings” side quest.

My Take On These Curiosities

Even after obtaining the Platinum Trophy of FF16 after 100+ hours, I still fondly remember these curiosities or, as I would like to call them, “Trinkets”. I don’t have any specific favorites among them, but they all represent an adoring aspect of the game- its wonderful cast of characters.

Despite Clive being the main character with no actual controllable party members, the Curiosities are a fantastic attention-to-detail element that adds novelty to Clive’s interactions with the NPCs and other close characters for completing their side quests or going through a trivial point in the main story.

This brings me to the end of the FF16 All Curiosities guide. I believe you will now have enough information to collect all Curiosities and unlock the Silver and Bronze trophies I have listed above. I recommend you also read Final Fantasy 16: Best Garuda Eikonic Abilities, Belphegor Location, Best Gear, and Severian Location guides & learn more about the game in general.

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