Ding Dong Dell (ゴロネール王国 Goroneeru Kingdom?) is one of the first places in the Other World that Oliver visits with Drippy. It is at the town's item shop where Oliver changes into his traveler's clothes, as his normal ones were deemed "goofy".
Outside its gates introduces Oliver to brokenheartedness in the form of a guard who couldn't be bothered to let people through the entrance gate.
Also located here is Ding Dong Well, which has recently gained a mice problem by the time Oliver arrives.
Description[]
Ding Dong Dell is a large city built around a castle and surrounded by a high wall with a moat beyond it. The aesthetic of the city is inspired by fairy tales and medieval fantasy.
It is located in the centre of the northern Summerlands, situated near the Rolling Hills.
History[]
Ding Dong Dell was ruled for many generations by Tom Tildrum XIV's ancestors. A fued between the grimalkin and mousekind (led by Hickory Dock) has gone on for centuries, with Mousekind living in the sewers of Ding Dong Well.
According to the Wizard's Companion, Nose Touching is a common sign of affection between grimalkin in Ding Dong Dell. The local sport is a game called Tug-o'-Tail, with the the "Tug-o'-Tail Tourney" being a noted event.
Residents[]
Ding Dong Dell is populated by humans and Grimalkin. There are also Mousekind living in Ding Dong Well.
- King Tom: a large and stout cat, is the Dell's ruler, is often referred to as "His Meowjesty" in the English game and is the second case of brokenheartedness.
- Tommy Stout: the boy with a pot on his head and a broom in his hand at the entrance to Ding Dong Well.
- Hickory Dock: the leader of the mice living in Ding Dong Well
- Pip: a mouse from Ding Dong Well
Though he is not a permanent resident, Horace first appears in Ding Dong Dell at the grave for the Sage of Ages. Oliver must use Spirit Medium to speak to him. After this, Horace travels to several other locations throughout Ni no Kuni.
Locations[]
Ding Dong Well[]
Ding Dong Well is the deep sewer system in Ding Dong Dell. It is populated by many monsters, as well as mice.
Ding Dong Castle[]
Ding Dong Castle is King Tom's home and the largest building in the city.
Swift Solutions[]
One branch of Swift Solutions is located in Ding Dong Dell. This is where Oliver first received a Merit Stamp card.
Cat's Cradle[]
There is also a Cat's Cradle inn near the entrance to the city.
Shops[]
Hootique[]
| Name | Price |
|---|---|
| White Bread / ふんわりパン (Fluffy Bread) | 20g (18g with Cheapjack) |
| Iced Coffee / すっきりコーヒー (Refreshing Coffee) | 200g (180g with Cheapjack) |
| Poison-Be-Gone / どくけしそう (antidote-seeming) | 20g (18g with Cheapjack) |
| Blindness-Be-Gone | 40g (36g with Cheapjack) |
| Chocolate | 20g (18g with Cheapjack) |
| Flan | 20g (18g with Cheapjack) |
| Cake | 20g (18g with Cheapjack) |
| Sundae | 20g (18g with Cheapjack) |
| Pie | 20g (18g with Cheapjack) |
| Ice Cream | 20g (18g with Cheapjack) |
| Bumbler Honey / ハナハチのミツ (flower-bee honey/nectar) | 50g (45g with Cheapjack) |
| Dumpty Egg | 50g (45g with Cheapjack) |
| Crispy Lettuce | 50g (45g with Cheapjack) |
| Crunchy Carrot | 50g (45g with Cheapjack) |
| Tender Beef | 50g (45g with Cheapjack) |
Cawtermaster[]
| Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Wooden Sword | 50g (45g with Cheapjack) |
| Well-Worn Sword | 160g (144g with Cheapjack) |
| Kitchen Knife | 70g (63g with Cheapjack) |
| Sharpened Stick | 50g (45g with Cheapjack) |
| Spiral Horn | 150g (135g with Cheapjack) |
| Wooden Helmet | 70g (63g with Cheapjack) |
| Leather Armor | 100g (90g with Cheapjack) |
| Rustic Garb | 50g (45g with Cheapjack) |
| Leafy Mantle | 30g (27g with Cheapjack) |
| Wooden Shield | 80g (72g with Cheapjack) |
| Giant's Tooth | 200g (180g with Cheapjack) |