Final Fantasy V/Carwen and the North Mountain

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After leaving the Ship Graveyard, you may want to head to town to rest and purchase supplies.

[edit] Carwen

Carwen shops
Item Price
Bronze Shield 290
Bronze Helmet 250
Bronze Armor 400
Copper Plate 350
Cotton Robe 300
Dagger 300
Regal Cut Sword 480
Rod 200
Staff 200
Spells
Fire, Ice, Bolt 150 each
Cure 180
Antidote 90
Mite 280
Armor 280

Carwen is located to the south as you head along the coast; if you have the world map, you should be able to see the island without problem.

There are four shops and in inn within Carwen. You will be able to purchase bronze armor and slightly better weapons, and can also visit the pub.

The pub contains 1000 gil, availabe by a secret passage in the south-west corner. You can also find a piano lesson as well.

As you hear from town, the people mention that the city of Walse is using the power of the Water Crystal, and that they are unable to send ships out to that city. As such, you will need to find the Hiryuu located on North Mountain.

[edit] North Mountain

North mountain is located to the north east. On approach to the mountain, head directly north into the cave.

The cave has a few items including a Phoenix Down. You can collect the items to the south, or head outside in the north-west area.

You will eventually reach an area containing purple flowers. Entering these tiles will poison members of your party, and should be avoided. After you pass by the flowers, you will see a pre-boss save point.

[edit] Magisa

As you will see in the cutscene, Lenna gets hit by a poisonous arrow. Magisa arrives, wanting to poach the Hiryuu's horn.

  • Magisa has 650 HP.
  • Magisa will cast a variety of attack spells, such as Fire, Bolt, and Aero.
  • When Magisa runs low on health, she will summon Forza, who has 850HP strong physical attacks. On her next turn, she will cast Regen on Forza.
  • If you can inflict enough damage (such as using the Monk's buildup ability and attacking) you won't encounter Forza.
  • Magisa drops a whip. Forza, if summoned, drops a power potion.
  • 6 ABP are gained form the battle.

When you destroy Magica, you can proceed to reach Hiryuu. In the following scene, Lenna heads through the poisonous flowers to collect the plant. While she is poisoned, the Hiryuu will revive her at the end of the scene.

You can now use the Hiryuu to fly around the area. It can land safely in grassy plains, but can't fly over mountains.