Oerba

Oerba [ɛɹbə] is a location in Final Fantasy XIII. It is one of the few city-like areas visitable on the land of Pulse, and the hometown of Vanille and Fang. All of its dwellers had used the same surname. In the time in the game, it is abandoned, covered in crystal dust, but abounding with monsters and Cie'th.

The village seems like a concept of the "present" world, contrasting Gran Pulse's prehistoric and Cocoon's futuristic look. There is visible evidence of living spaces, wind farms, oil rigs, billboards, and a huge bridge, possibly connecting Oerba to the outside world. A potential reason for the difference between Cocoons more futuristic look, and Oerba's more present day look, is possibly due to Oerba being destroyed 500 years ago, and so technological advancements in the next 500 years on Cocoon advanced their towns to the more futuristic style, whereas Oerba stayed as ruins and monsters overtook.

Zones

 * The Ashensand
 * Village Proper
 * Desolate Mill
 * Dilapidated Dwelling
 * Derelict Depot
 * Deserted Schoolhouse
 * Rust-eaten Bridge

Enemy Formations

 * Vampire
 * Seeker
 * Varcolaci
 * Vetala
 * Taxim
 * Chonchón
 * Barthandelus (Boss)