Quelb, also known as Kelb, is a town in Final Fantasy V, populated by the lycanthropic werewolf race. It is accessible on both Galuf's world and the merged world. The town is home to the Dawn Warrior Kelger Vlondett, and is just north of the Castle of Bal.
History
The history of Quelb prior to Final Fantasy V is unknown. No native werewolves are found on Bartz's world, suggesting that all werewolves were moved to Galuf's world after Planet R was split in two. Werewolves have a small presence outside of the village.
During Final Fantasy V, a werewolf from the village named Tsuze visited Bartz's world after traveling by meteorite to protect the fire crystal.[1] Tsuze recognized Galuf—who failed to remember him due to his amnesia—and helped them escape the fire crystal's explosion, but passed away in the process.[2]
On their way to Drakenvale, Bartz Klauser and his friends passed through Quelb. Reaching the gates of the seemingly deserted town, Galuf Halm Baldesion suggested visiting to Kelger, a Dawn Warrior who had fought Exdeath alongside him 30 years ago. Entering his manor, the party was ambushed by Kelger and some of the townsfolk. Even after realizing the intruders were friends, Kelger challenged Bartz on a one-on-one fight and uses his Lupine Attack, being heavily injured in the process.[3]
Bartz revealed he used a technique taught to him by his father, Dorgann Klauser, who was also a Dawn Warrior. Surprised, Galuf and Kelger discussed this revelation, and the latter allowed the townsfolk to open the gates to Drakenvale so that the party could retrieve the Dragon Grass to heal the remaining wind drake so as to fly into Castle Exdeath.[3] Later, after the other Dawn Warriors had passed, Kelger used the last of his energy to remove the illusion from Castle Exdeath.
Geography
Quelb is located north of Bal, in between a valley separating Bal from a vast forest where Drakenvale is located further north. The village has a gate at the very end blocking off the path north through the valley. The valley around the town is present both in Galuf's world and the merged world, though the mountains in the merged world take a different appearance.
Quelb is a fairly sparse town in comparison to human towns seen in both worlds. Only one house, Kelger's house, is seen, along with an inn that serves the town's finest dishes,[1] and a few shops. The town also has a small well for water, and is home to many sheep.
Gameplay
Shops
- Armor Shop
| Name | Cost |
|---|---|
| Golden Shield | 3,000 gil |
| Golden Helm | 3,500 gil |
| Green Beret | 2,500 gil |
| Gaia Gear | 2,000 gil |
| Wizard's Hat | 1,500 gil |
| Golden Armor | 4,000 gil |
| Ninja Suit | 3,000 gil |
| Gauntlets | 3,000 gil |
| Name | Cost |
|---|---|
| Twist Headband | 3,500 gil |
| Power Sash | 4,500 gil |
| Power Armlet | 2,500 gil |
- Weapon Shop
| Name | Cost |
|---|---|
| Orichalcum Dirk | 3,400 gil |
| War Hammer | 6,400 gil |
| Ashura | 5,800 gil |
| Sleep Blade | 5,600 gil |
| Wind Spear | 5,400 gil |
| Dark Bow | 3,800 gil |
| Dream Harp | 1,600 gil |
| Chain Whip | 3,300 gil |
| Name | Cost |
|---|---|
| Kodachi | 5,100 gil |
| Killer Bow | 5,000 gil |
| Poison Rod | 1,500 gil |
| Shuriken | 2,500 gil |
| Fire Scroll | 200 gil |
| Water Scroll | 200 gil |
| Lightning Scroll | 200 gil |
- Item Shop
| Name | Cost |
|---|---|
| Potion | 40 gil |
| Hi-Potion | 360 gil |
| Ether | 1,500 gil |
| Antidote | 30 gil |
| Eye Drops | 20 gil |
| Maiden's Kiss | 60 gil |
| Mallet | 50 gil |
| Gold Needle | 150 gil |
| Holy Water | 150 gil |
| Phoenix Down | 1,000 gil |
| Tent | 250 gil |
| Cottage | 600 gil |
| Power Drink | 110 gil |
| Goliath Tonic | 110 gil |
| Iron Draft | 110 gil |
| Speed Shake | 110 gil |
| Hero Cocktail | 110 gil |
Items
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Requiem | Dancing werewolves near the gate. |
| Kornago Gourd | Catch a Kornago and give it to the Old Man of the well as well as 10,000 gil. |
Enemies
- Outside (Galuf's world)
- Outside (merged world)
Quests
The main quest is to pass through Quelb on the way to Drakenvale. This simply requires entering Quelb's house for a scene, after which the party can proceed.
In the inn there is a wolf who serves a meal to the party, which recovers their HP and MP, and for dessert, he gives out 8 Potions for free. However, each time the meal is served, the number of sheep grazing in the village decreases by one. As there are initially three sheep in the village, the party can only use this free service three times.
Musical themes
"Harvest" is the background theme for the town of Quelb. It is also the background theme for Carwen and Istory.
Gallery
Etymology
Kelb (كلب) is the Arabic word for dog.