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}}Begin by jumping up the ledge on the left to retrieve the Tent (stand towards the right edge and press {{psx|X}} when you see the '!') Watch out for the mist jets as you jump up another ledge and continue into the next room. | }} | ||
'''Enemies encountered''': Cave Imp, Flan, Wyerd | |||
Begin by jumping up the ledge on the left to retrieve the Tent (stand towards the right edge and press {{psx|X}} when you see the '!') Watch out for the mist jets as you jump up another ledge and continue into the next room. | |||
In this room, go up the stairs on the right and press {{psx|x}} to have Vivi melt the wall and reveal an Ether. Head back down the stairs and ''around the back'' of the next staircase to get a Potion from that chest. Head up the stairs into the next room. | In this room, go up the stairs on the right and press {{psx|x}} to have Vivi melt the wall and reveal an Ether. Head back down the stairs and ''around the back'' of the next staircase to get a Potion from that chest. Head up the stairs into the next room. | ||
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{{Final Fantasy IX/Boss | {{Final Fantasy IX/Boss | ||
| name = Black Waltz 1 & Sealion | | name = Black Waltz 1 & Sealion | ||
| id = BlackWaltz1AndSealion | |||
| image = FFIX Black Waltz 1 and Sealion.png | |||
| hp = ''Black Waltz:'' 250; ''Sealion:'' 450 | | hp = ''Black Waltz:'' 250; ''Sealion:'' 450 | ||
| ap = 5 | | ap = 5 | ||
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| gil = 339 | | gil = 339 | ||
| drop = Phoenix Down, Hi-Potion, Skeleton Card | | drop = Phoenix Down, Hi-Potion, Skeleton Card | ||
| info = You'll be facing this winged mage and his summoned creature with only Zidane, which makes watching the HP | | info = You'll be facing this winged mage and his summoned creature with only Zidane, which makes watching the his HP meter absolutely vital to the battle's success. Before beginning your attack, take special note of the Mythril Dagger that can be stolen from the Sealion. Besides being an all-around excellent weapon for this stage of the game, it teaches Zidane's ''Bandit'' ability, which drastically improves his chances when Stealing from enemies. Do nothing but steal from Sealion (and heal with Potions if necessary, since Zidane's death means game over) until you receive it. The Black Waltz's Silk Shirt isn't bad, but if you've been stealing from all bosses up to this point, you should have enough of them not to bother. | ||
After | After stealing what loot you want, use Zidane's physical attack, and if he reaches Trance, feel free to waste the boss in one or two hits by using Tidal Flame, the fires of which are extra effective against both creatures. Killing these guys isn't hard, but staying alive while trying to steal their items makes this an ample challenge.}} | ||
After defeating the Black Waltz and his minion, the strange blizzard will subside and your party will be revived. Continue up the path, over the stream, and out the cave. Outside, your party will have a funny conversation, and you'll have a chance to pick a pseudonym for the Princess. After that, you'll find yourself on the other side of the cliffs on the world map, ready to head to your next destination. That might be the [[Final Fantasy IX/Village of Dali|Village of Dali]], but for those who like to explore, there are some intriguing detours that can be had. | After defeating the Black Waltz and his minion, the strange blizzard will subside and your party will be revived. Continue up the path, over the stream, and out the cave. Outside, your party will have a funny conversation, and you'll have a chance to pick a pseudonym for the Princess. After that, you'll find yourself on the other side of the cliffs on the world map, ready to head to your next destination. That might be the [[Final Fantasy IX/Village of Dali|Village of Dali]], but for those who like to explore, there are some intriguing detours that can be had. | ||
==Nolrich Heights — optional locations== | |||
'''Enemies encountered''': Carve Spider, Python | |||
None of the following ''optional'' side-quests are particularly interesting or of significant value to you right now, but should be taken note of for future reference or to complete certain other optional quests. | |||
===South Gate=== | |||
{{FF9/Shop Start | shopkeeper = Part-time Worker | name = Shop}} | |||
{{FF9/Shop Row | i = Potion | p = 50}} | |||
{{FF9/Shop Row | i = Phoenix Down | p = 150}} | |||
{{FF9/Shop Row | i = Antidote | p = 50}} | |||
{{FF9/Shop Row | i = Eye Drops | p = 50}} | |||
{{FF9/Shop Row | i = Tent | p = 800}} | |||
{{FF9/Shop End}} | |||
{{sidebar | float = left | title = Secret | width = 200px | |||
| contents = Throughout most of the rest of the game, you may run into a special kind of random battle when travelling through forest areas on the world map. The ''Ragtime Mouse'' asks true and false questions, to which the player must respond correctly if he is to obtain valuable items and massive Gil later in the game. You will know the battle because of special Carnival-like background music. Do not confuse the Ragtime Mouse with the Friendly Mu discussed in this section, however. The mouse's questions will be trivia about the in-game universe. You can run into this special creature up to four times this disc, and looking out for such an encounter is highly recommended. | |||
}} | |||
North of the Ice Cavern exit is the South Gate, an uninteresting passageway similar to the [[Final Fantasy IX/Evil Forest#North Gate|North Gate]] you may have come across earlier. This gate, however, is manned by a single guard who will tell you a little about the area and informs you that a woman (Mary, the "part-time worker" indicated at right) occasionally stops by to offer rest (which costs 100{{FF9/G}} and completely heals your characters' HP & MP) and the usual items for sale. | |||
That's all there is here, however, so feel free to quickly be on your way. | |||
===Friendly Mu=== | |||
Of much more value is a friendly furry creature in the forest just southeast of the village. Run around in there until you run across a friendly Mu with his own friendly music. He asks for an Ore when you see him, and if you give him one right away, he'll thank you, tell you to say hello to a "Mr Ghost" and runs away, leaving you with 10 AP (be sure you have valuable unlearned abilities equipped on your characters, especially Zidane's Bandit) and a Potion. | |||
Note: this is the part of an optional boss side-quest later in the game, so if you plan to participate in all optional activities, do not continue until you have run across this furry creature and satisfied his want. | |||
===Observatory Mountain=== | |||
{{sidebar | title = Items | | |||
contents = * Hi-Potion | |||
* 135{{FF9/G}} | |||
}}Observatory mountain is the large peak with a spiral staircase right next to the Village of Dali. Head there, and before going inside, grab a Hi-Potion from a chest hidden south of the door, then grab 135{{FF9/G}} from the far right side of the screen. Then go in the door. Here, you'll see an old man enjoying his coffee and instructions about coffee delivery posted on the wall. Talking to the man yields little information, but press {{psx|x}} while looking at the floating model airship to receive a quest from the man. It seems he's looking for three rare kinds of coffee. You cannot yet fulfill his request, however, so when you are through with the conversation, head out of his shack and back to the world map. You are ready to proceed to your next destination. | |||
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