Fossil Roo

Fossil Roo is a tunnel that connects the Mist Continent with the Outer Continent. It is an ancient transport network in Final Fantasy IX.

Fossil Roo is a network of roots from the huge Iifa Tree, which flows through underground tunnels. The passengers ride holding onto the back of a giant mole-cricket-like insect called the Gargant. It is beckoned by feeding it flowers that look like large dandelions. The Gargant's routes may be altered by various switches along the path, which open up water valves across roots that deter the Gargant.

There is another Gargant tunnel, called Gargan Roo, which transports people around the Mist Continent.

Story
The entrance to Fossil Roo is hidden in the Qu's Marsh near Lindblum. Zidane, Vivi, and Princess Garnet find Quina in the marsh, who leads them through the tall grass in search of frogs to dine on. Quina inadvertently discovers the excavation site that leads to Fossil Roo but misses the chance to catch any frogs.

The party descends into the tunnel where they are pursued by the mechanized Armodullahan. After being chased across a stone bridge with many pendulum-like axes, Armodullahan falls into a hole and the party has a short time to rest before they are interrupted by the bounty hunter Lani. Lani was hired by Queen Brahne to retrieve Garnet's royal pendant. However, Garnet refuses to hand it over and Lani attacks the party. After being defeated, Lani escapes back to the entrance of Fossil Roo, and the party continues down into the tunnels.

Treasure

 * Elixir
 * Fairy Earrings
 * Ether
 * Lamia's Tiara
 * Survival Vest

Mining Minigame
Fossil Roo contains a mining spot where the player can choose to dig in certain areas for items. The mining opens up when the player speaks to the treasure hunter who requests a Potion in return of letting Zidane have a go at mining. The rewards include Potions, Hi-Potions, Ore, and the Madain's Ring accessory.

The player can dig in any area (top or bottom portion) of the central column. At the top there is a loose wall on the right, which can be knocked down to free a Moogle. His Mogshop has the same items as Mogki's earlier in the Roo, but he has a letter to deliver.

Mogki's and Kuppo's Mogshops
Phoenix Pinion, Remedy and Ether can be purchased from Stiltzkin for 555 gil.

Enemy Formations

 * Abomination
 * Abomination x2
 * Feather Circle x2
 * Feather Circle x3
 * Feather Circle x4
 * Griffin
 * Seeker Bat x2
 * Armodullahan (Boss)
 * Lani (Boss)

By maintaining a good distance and dodging all traps along the way, the player can completely avoid the battle against Armodullahan.

Musical Themes
The themes that play in Fossil Roo are called "Fossil Roo" and "Ancient Passage".

Etymology
The French word rue, pronounced more or less like "roo", means "street".

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