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A Monstrous Collection I

A Monstrous Collection I is a Side Adventure in Tarrey Town that asks Link to help Kilton and Hudson create monster sculptures from monster photographs.

RoleCollection and display quest
StatusAvailable after prerequisite quests
Importancesupporting
RewardMonster Extract
  • Quest typeSide Adventure
  • RegionAkkala
  • LocationTarrey Town
  • Quest giverKilton
  • Primary activityProviding monster photographs
  • RewardMonster Extract
  • Series positionI of V

The source material does not provide an estimated completion time, a numerical difficulty rating, or a confirmed missability status.

Key takeaways

Use this page as a preparation and completion reference for the first entry in Kilton's sculpture series.

  • Finish the prerequisites first Mattison's Independence and The Search for Koltin must be completed before this Side Adventure can begin.
  • Look for Kilton in Tarrey Town Kilton can be found on the northern edge of Tarrey Town, which is the starting point for the collection project.
  • Bring monster photographs The central requirement is to provide photographs of specific monsters for Kilton and Hudson to use while making sculptures.
  • Expect a series rather than a standalone task A Monstrous Collection I is the first of five related Side Adventures, numbered I through V.
  • Claim the completion reward Finishing the task gives Link Monster Extract.

A Monstrous Collection I overview

A Monstrous Collection I is a Side Adventure in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom focused on photographing monsters and turning those photographs into display sculptures.

The quest takes place in Tarrey Town, in the Akkala region. Kilton, a monster enthusiast, serves as the quest giver and can be found on the northern edge of town, where the collection project is organized.

Before A Monstrous Collection I becomes available, Link must complete Mattison's Independence and The Search for Koltin. Once those prerequisite quests are finished, speaking with Kilton introduces the idea of creating a monster display with Hudson.

The practical task is straightforward but depends on the game's photograph system: Link provides photographs of specific monsters so that Kilton and Hudson can use them as references for sculptures. Completing the assignment rewards Link with Monster Extract and begins a five-part series of Side Adventures running from I through V.

Where this sits

PrerequisitesComplete the two required quests
A Monstrous Collection ICurrent Side Adventure
A Monstrous Collection II–VLater entries in the five-part series
  1. 1Mattison's IndependenceprerequisiteRequired before this quest can begin.
  2. 2The Search for KoltinprerequisiteAlso required before this quest can begin.
  3. ●A Monstrous Collection IcurrentHelp Kilton and Hudson establish the monster sculpture display.

The quest follows two prerequisite quests and opens the five-part A Monstrous Collection sequence.

Requirements

Complete the prerequisite quests, then visit Kilton at the northern edge of Tarrey Town.

  • RequiredMattison's IndependenceThis quest must be completed before A Monstrous Collection I becomes available.
  • RequiredThe Search for KoltinThis is the second listed prerequisite for starting the collection quest.
  • RequiredReach Tarrey TownThe quest takes place in Tarrey Town in the Akkala region.
  • RequiredFind KiltonKilton acts as the quest giver and can be found on the northern edge of town.
  • RequiredMonster photographsLink must provide photographs of the specific monsters requested for the sculpture project.

Objectives

  1. Complete the prerequisite questsFinish Mattison's Independence and The Search for Koltin before attempting to start this Side Adventure.
  2. Speak with Kilton in Tarrey TownTravel to the northern edge of Tarrey Town in Akkala and speak with the monster fan to learn about the project.
  3. Provide photographs of the requested monstersUse monster photographs as visual references for the sculptures being created by Kilton and Hudson.
  4. Complete the collection taskFinish the requested display work to receive Monster Extract and advance the collection series.

Walkthrough

  1. 01

    Complete the first prerequisite quest

    Complete Mattison's Independence

    Finish Mattison's Independence before looking for the collection quest. The source material identifies this as a required prerequisite, so attempting to start A Monstrous Collection I before it is complete may leave the activity unavailable.

    Location: Tarrey Town and its associated quest areas

    Watch outDo not treat A Monstrous Collection I as available from the outset; the prerequisite quests must be completed first.

  2. 02

    Complete the second prerequisite quest

    Complete The Search for Koltin

    Complete The Search for Koltin as the second prerequisite. Once both listed quests are finished, return to Tarrey Town to look for Kilton and begin the monster sculpture task.

    Location: Quest areas associated with The Search for Koltin

    Watch outBoth prerequisites are required, not merely one of them.

  3. 03

    Reach the quest location

    Travel to Tarrey Town

    Go to Tarrey Town in the Akkala region after the prerequisites are complete. The collection project is based in the town, so searching elsewhere for the quest giver will not advance this objective.

    Location: Tarrey Town, Akkala region

    TipUse Tarrey Town as the search area rather than following the monster-display objective away from the settlement.

  4. 04

    Speak with Kilton

    Find Kilton on the northern edge of town

    Search the northern edge of Tarrey Town for Kilton, the fan of monsters who gives A Monstrous Collection I. Speak with him there to receive the collection assignment and learn that the display will use monster sculptures.

    Location: Northern edge of Tarrey Town

    Checkpoint
  5. 05

    Prepare the required monster photographs

    Understand the sculpture reference task

    After speaking with Kilton, work with the stated objective rather than looking for a conventional combat encounter. The project requires photographs of specific monsters so Kilton and Hudson can use them as references for the display.

    Location: Tarrey Town

    TipKeep the requested photographs available before returning to the sculpture project.

  6. 06

    Provide monster photographs

    Provide the requested monster photographs

    Supply photographs of the specific monsters requested by the quest. The source material does not identify the requested monster names, the exact number of photographs, or a fixed route for obtaining them, so follow the in-game request carefully.

    Location: Tarrey Town sculpture project

  7. 07

    Finish A Monstrous Collection I

    Complete the display assignment

    Once the requested references have been provided, finish the task involving Kilton and Hudson's monster sculptures. Confirm the quest completion before leaving the project area so the reward is registered.

    Location: Tarrey Town

    Checkpoint
  8. 08

    Receive the quest reward

    Collect Monster Extract

    Successful completion rewards Link with Monster Extract. This concludes the first entry in the collection sequence and establishes the quest's place in the series of Side Adventures numbered I through V.

    Location: Tarrey Town

Mission mechanics

A Monstrous Collection I uses photographs as quest materials rather than asking Link to defeat a named boss or clear a combat arena. The photographs function as visual references for the sculptures, connecting the player's exploration of Hyrule's monsters with the display being planned in Tarrey Town.

The work is shared between Kilton and Hudson. Kilton supplies the monster-focused purpose and quest direction, while Hudson is involved in creating the sculptures. This makes the objective a collaboration and display project rather than a standard delivery to a single quest giver.

The quest is also structured as the opening chapter of a larger sequence. Completing this entry does not represent the end of the overall collection concept; it is the first of five Side Adventures identified as A Monstrous Collection I through V.

What works and what does not

Strengths

  • The quest has a clear hub in Tarrey Town, making the collection project easy to associate with one settlement.
  • Its photograph requirement gives exploration a direct connection to the monster sculpture display.
  • The task introduces a longer five-part Side Adventure series instead of functioning as an isolated errand.

Weaknesses

  • The quest cannot be started until two other quests have been completed.
  • The source material does not specify the requested monster photographs, so the exact collection checklist cannot be reproduced here without risking an unsupported detail.
  • The available facts do not establish whether the quest has any missable content or unusual failure state.

Best uses

  • Treat it as a Tarrey Town hub activity after completing the prerequisites.
  • Keep track of monster photographs while exploring so the requested references are ready when needed.
  • Use completion of this entry as the starting point for following the later collection adventures.

Completion checklist

  • Complete Mattison's IndependenceRequired prerequisite.
  • Complete The Search for KoltinRequired prerequisite.
  • Reach Tarrey Town in the Akkala regionThe quest takes place in this settlement.
  • Search the northern edge of Tarrey TownThis is where Kilton can be found.
  • Speak with KiltonHe gives the collection assignment.
  • Provide the requested monster photographsThe photographs are used as references for the sculptures.
  • Confirm completion of the display taskThis finalizes the Side Adventure.
  • Receive Monster ExtractThe stated completion reward.
  • Note the series positionThis is the first entry in the five-part collection series.

Rewards

  • Monster Extract
    Successfully completing A Monstrous Collection I rewards Link with Monster Extract.

Characters in this mission

Aftermath

The collection continues

A Monstrous Collection I is the opening entry in a sequence of five Side Adventures running from I through V. Completing this quest establishes the monster sculpture project and points toward the later entries in the series.

Trivia

  • The quest title uses the Roman numeral I because it is the first entry in a five-part series.
  • The project combines Kilton's interest in monsters with Hudson's sculpture work.
  • Tarrey Town, rather than a remote monster location, serves as the quest's central setting.

Sources

Relationships

setting

  • Tarrey TownTakes place inThe Akkala settlement where the sculpture project is organized.

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