Rabanastre



The Royal City of Rabanastre (王都ラバナスタ Ōto Rabanasuta) is a city in Ivalice, the world of Final Fantasy XII. It is Vaan's hometown, the hume orphan and the game's main character. Rabanastre is Dalmasca's capital, so Princess Ashe would also normally make residence here. Rabanastre becomes the most frequently visited city by the player, and could be considered a "homebase".

Gates
The City of Rabanastre has three gates which lead into the city. Eastgate to Estersand, Westgate (where the aerodrome is also located) to Westersand, and Southgate to the Giza Plains. The gates are usually open, but during the new Consul's parade they were closed off. One can easily move between the gates via "Moogling."

Southern Plaza
The Southern Plaza is in the cross-junction between the gates and is a popular hang-out spot. People like to come and sit around the fountain watching travelers pass through the gates. Cartographers Moogle can be found in the Southern Plaza and during side quests many people of interest can be found around the fountain.

East End
In the East End of Rabanastre, along the main street, are plenty of shops. Magick, weapons, armaments, and even Migelo has a shop around here called Migelo's Sundries.

The Sandsea
The Sandsea is a popular tavern and especially among sky pirates. It has a notice board for aspiring hunters and is always booming with business. The tavern owner Tomaj can often be found inside.

Clan Centurio Hall
Clan Centurio is a clan of hunters founded by Montblanc. Only members are allowed inside. Within the Hall the clan members train their skills and find out about new rare hunts from Montblanc himself, who can always be found within the Hall. As the party progresses clan ranks and further the storyline, clan members will change their mindset about Vaan, from a newcomer to a veteran.

The Muthru Bazaar
The Muthru Bazaar is the liveliest part of town with numerous vendors. The Clan Centurio shop can be found here, open only for members. At the very end of the Bazaar is a door, which is where at parts of the game is shown as a resistance hideout.

Lowtown
Below Rabanastre lies an entire shadow city, the Lowtown. After the Empire took over the city many people were forced to move below the street-level and now Lowtown is as booming with activity as the upper town. Old Dalan has his house in Lowtown, and Vaan's friend Kytes can also often be found about. Lowtown contain a forbidden chest that, once claimed, prevents the player from obtaining the Zodiac Spear, the game's most powerful weapon, in Necrohol of Nabudis. The forbidden chest is the one opposite Old Dalan's house. Some rare equipment can be bought at Lowtown's South Sprawl after the events at Giruvegan.

Demographics
The majority of Rabanastre's residents are Humes. There are also large numbers of Bangaa, Moogles, and Seeq. The city also contains an small population of Viera and at least two Nu Mou.

Notable Citizens

 * Vaan, a local thief, and protagonist to Final Fantasy XII.
 * Penelo, Vaan's childhood friend.
 * Migelo, a local vendor, owns an item shop Migelo's Sundries.
 * Montblanc, Moogle who leads Clan Centurio.
 * Old Dalan, wise old man living in the Lowtown, friend of Vaan's.
 * Kytes, Vaan's friend. Also works for Migelo.
 * Filo, Kytes's friend.
 * Tomaj, owner of the local tavern, the Sandsea.
 * Ktjn, Viera by the Muthru Bazaar (sidequest).
 * Krjn, Ktjn's sister, member of Clan Centurio.
 * Weather Eye, seeq at Southgate who knows when the weather at Giza Plains will change.

Moogling City Teleports
In the city, there are five Moogles that will warp the party to certain locations within city borders. It's free and a way to get around easily. It becomes available after Vaan escapes from the Barheim Passage. The five Moogling locations are:
 * Eastgate
 * Muthru Bazaar
 * Southgate
 * The Sandsea (Just outside it)
 * Westgate

Final Fantasy XII


The story opens two years after Dalmasca has been invaded by the Archadian Empire. A new Consul, Vayne Carudas Solidor, has been appointed to rule over Dalmasca, and the Royal City of Rabanastre prepares for a grand fete to commemorate the event. On the night of the fete the Resistance storms the Royal Palace, but the Imperial fleet, expecting the attack, stifles the skirmish quickly. The days of the new Consul are short-lived, however, and Vayne is soon summoned back to Archades.

As the war between the Resistance forces led by Marquis Ondore and the forces of Archadian Empire, led by Vayne, breaks out, Rabanastre becomes the battleground. Princess Ashe manages to defeat Vayne, but the Imperial flagship Sky Fortress Bahamut loses its power and is in danger of falling on the city of Rabanastre, obliterating it. Ashe's comrade, the sky pirate Balthier, manages to fix the Bahamut's glossair rings just in time, and Bahamut crashlands outside of the city, becoming a notable landmark in the area.

Vayne defeated, Larsa Solidor becomes the new emperor of Archadia, and settles peace with Princess Ashe, giving Dalmasca back its independence, and Ashe becomes the queen. Queen Ashe continues to rule Dalmasca from the Royal Palace in Rabanastre.

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings
Rabanastre is the location immediately visited after the loss of Vaan's new airship at the Glabados Ruins. A mysterious derelict arrives at the city outskirts soon after, leading into the trip to Lemurés. After two main storyline missions, Rabanastre can never be visited by the party again.

Mission 03: Eve of Adventure
Vaan, Filo, and Kytes make a midnight run for the derelict. While passing through the square, they encounter several strange monsters, the Yarhi. This mission serves as an explanation of the Melee-Ranged-Flying unit type relationship.

Monsters

 * Sylph x3
 * Garchimacera x3
 * Alraune x3

Mission 04: The Coveted Derelict
At the Rabanastre Southgate, the trio catches sight of the derelict and must cross a small section of plains to reach it. This mission serves as a lesson in using abilities and Gambits.

Monsters

 * Sylph
 * Garchimacera
 * Alraune

Guests

 * White Hare X2

Ktjn
Ktjn is a Viera found sitting on the steps leading to Muthru Bazaar after the events in the Barheim Passage. She asks the party questions and depending on the given answers she will decide what to do with her life and depending on her choice, will reward the party with items.

Viera Matchmaking
The quest becomes available after talking with the Garif Elder in Jahara. A lone Viera can be spotted in Rabanastre's Southgate who'll mention she's looking for a lover. Vaan must follow her and talk to the Lovestruck Man by the fountain, then go to Yamoora's Gambits and talk to the Viera again. Afterward she can be found in the Sandsea's upper level. She asks for Vaan's help and it is possible to pair the Viera with either the man by the fountain or with the seeq in the Gambits Shop to get a Loxley Bow and two Hi-Potions.

Medallion Fragments
After the events in Mt. Bur-Omisace the player can visit Old Dalan to find a Nu Mou who is looking for a medallion. The player can then help him by finding the different medallion fragments from around the city.

Sage Knowledge
''"Capital of Old Dalmasca, and before that, many other kingdoms stretching back into the storied history of the Galtean Peninsula. Rule by the Dalmascan royal family lasted for several hundred years before the city's fall to the Archadian Empire two years past. Now an Imperial territory. The story of the city's people is the story of three cultures, those of Valendia, Ordalia, and Kerwon, who bore trade goods along the many well-frequented routes leading to her welcoming gates. The town proper of Rabanastre is divided into four sections by the cardinal directions of the compass. The east and west are merchant districts, the streets lined with shops and stalls of every description. In the north, the streets widen into a large piazza facing the palace, and to the South can be found three gates leading beyond the city walls to the Dalmasca desert and Giza Plains. The aerodrome can be found in the western outskirts of town, surrounded by numerous privately operated airship docks. In the northwestern part of town stands a splendid cathedral built in the Galtean style, the bell of which, when rung, sounds through every hearth and home in the city."''
 * Sage Knowledge 39

Shops
Note: The items available for purchase change throughout the game. These items may not all be available at the same time.

Amal's Weaponry
You may wish to consult the List of Final Fantasy XII Weapons article for more information on individual weapons.

Panamis's Protectives
You may wish to consult the List of Final Fantasy XII Armor article for more information on individual armor pieces.

Yugri's Magicks
You may wish to consult the Magick article for more information on individual spells.

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Batahn's Technicks
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Migelo's Sundries
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Clan Provisioner
The items sold at the Clan Centurio's Clan Provisioner depend on the Clan Rank the party has reached. The minimum required Rank displayed in parenthesis.


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Lowtown, South Sprawl

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Music Themes
Unlike other locations, the city of Rabanastre has two different musical themes. Firstly, on the main upper city, the song "The Royal City of Rabanastre" (also known as "City Ward Upper Level") plays. On the other hand, inside the city's Lowtown plays "Rabanastre Downtown".

Trivia

 * One of the servers of Final Fantasy XIV is named Rabanastre.

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