Bhujerba



The Skycity of Bhujerba is a location in the land of Ivalice in Final Fantasy XII. A floating city, it tries to maintain neutrality at all times, but recent events have forced its residents to ally with Archadia.

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Bhujerba is located in the Sky Continent of Dorstonis, above the Naldoan Sea. A floating city-state, Bhujerba thrives solely on the export of magicite mined in the nearby Lhusu Mines. Originally founded by Moogles, who were the first pioneers of airship travel, Bhujerba became an airship docking port and expeditions discovered more magicite mines, increasing Bhujerba's revenue.

During the age of the Galtean Alliance, House Ondore took over the administration and initiated a system to control the magicite mining activities; by closing exhausted mines to let the magicite recover and opening new mines elsewhere. This guarantees continuous production of magicite. It is rumored that should the magicite supply be exhausted, Bhujerba and the rest of the Sky Continent would descend to the surface; these rumors are yet to be proven true.

Politics
Ruled by Marquis Halim Ondore IV, Bhujerba tries to maintain its neutrality amongst all nations. It was even the mediator between Archadia and Dalmasca when they signed their peace treaty. However, they have recently entered into a formal alliance with Archadia, although the Archadians have no real power over Bhujerba. In reality, though, Bhujerba has allied with the Resistance, in hopes of bringing down the Archadian Empire.

Dialect
The people of Bhujerba speak with an accent similar to Indian English with many of the terms being actual words from the Sanskrit language. The most common word is Bhadra, which is a formal address, not unlike the English use of Sir/Madam or Mr/Ms/Mrs. The dialect is also seen, when approaching the city guides, as they will have the title of Parijanah, which fittingly means "guide".

Other Bhujerban words:
 * Amba - Mother
 * Bhadra - Brother / Friend
 * Hanta - Great!
 * Kah - Who
 * Kastam - Alas
 * Madhu - A wine beverage (Honey in Sanskrit)
 * Murkha - Fool
 * Parijanah - Guide
 * Raksas - Monster
 * Sainikah or Parivir - Soldier
 * Svagatam - Welcome
 * Tatah - Father

Story
The party arrive at Bhujerba on Balthier's airship after learning that Ba'Gamnan has kidnapped Penelo and is keeping her hostage in the Lhusu Mines. Walking down Travica Way, they are approached by a young man named Lamont, who - overhearing their discussion of Lhusu - implores they let him join them on their journey. Balthier reluctantly agrees, and they head southwards to the Mines.

Upon arrival, they learn that they are not the only ones with interests in Lhusu: Judge Ghis and Marquis Ondore are also in the mines, conversing of the secret affair Bhujerba has with Archadia, providing the Draklor Laboratory with magicite. The party make their way to the end of the mines and find Ba'Gamnan, who had already let Penelo go. The party fight him off long enough to make an escape lead by Lamont, though they lose sight of the boy in their chase.

Penelo, frightened and lost, stumbles upon the Judge and the Marquis on her way out of the mines. Ghis is furious of having discovered an outsider in the mines full of Empire's secrets, but 'Lamont', who reveals himself as Larsa Solidor of the ruling house of Archadia, comes to her aid as the rest of the party watch on from the shadows.

The party learn Penelo has been taken to Marquis Ondore's mansion, so they come up with a plan to get in by spreading rumors that Basch is still alive. In gaining an audience with the Marquis, they find that Penelo, Judge Ghis and the Resistance fighter Amalia have all boarded the Dreadnought Leviathan. Following a silent agreement between Ondore and Basch, the Marquis calls the guard and the group is captured, sending them on-board the imperial airship so they may have a chance to save their friends.

The party manage to escape with Penelo and Ashe and make their way back to Bhujerba to Marquis Ondore's. Ashe wants to claim Dalmasca's throne, but cannot do so with no proof of her lineage. She then decides to go and seek out the Dawn Shard, but the Marquis does not support her plan. Ashe decides to steal the Strahl in order to find the Shard herself, but is caught by Balthier and Vaan in doing so. Ashe manages to convince Balthier to kidnap her by promising him the treasures within Tomb of Raithwall, and so the party leave Bhujerba for the Jagd Yensa.

Spreading Rumors
After escaping the Lhusu Mines the party will try to attract the Marquis's attention by spreading rumors around town that the Marquis has been lying about Basch's execution and that he is still alive. The player must roam around town and press near NPCs to spread the word and fill a gauge. The more people hear the word, the faster the gauge is built. Shops are usually the best spots to do this, as well as near the city Parijanas. However, spreading the word within earshot of a Bhujerban Sainakah will cause the gauge to deplete significantly.

Bhujerban Madhu
After acquiring the Dawn Shard the player can revisit Bhujerba and hear about a famous liquor called Bhujerban Madhu. The player can earn 1000 gil per bottle by selling to the right buyers. The bottles are located all over Bhujerba and there's guaranteed to be a buyer in the same area a bottle is found. The player doesn't have to sell only one bottle to a buyer - they'll pay the same price for each bottle they can get.


 * MAIT'S MAGICKS
 * Bottle: With other bottles on a table.
 * Buyer: Bhujerban Guru next to the table with bottles.
 * TARGE'S ARMS
 * Bottle: The corner between the cases of weapons in the second floor.
 * Buyer: Woman speaking with the sitting man on the ground level.
 * RITHIL'S PROTECTIVES
 * Bottle: Cabinet near the clerk's counter.
 * Buyer: Old Shop Clerk near counter.
 * BHUJERBAN AERODROME
 * Bottle: On some luggage in the waiting area.
 * Buyer: Man sitting on rail directly across from the bottle.
 * CLIO'S TECHNICKS
 * Bottle: Box between the counter and the stairs.
 * Buyer: Shop clerk standing in the middle of the shop.
 * BASHKETI'S GAMBITS
 * Bottle: Bookshelf in the upper floor.
 * Buyer: Seeq shop clerk on the same floor.
 * CLOUDBORNE
 * Bottle: Table closest to the bar.
 * Buyer: Magu, seeq sitting in alcove between the exits.
 * STARAS RESIDENCE
 * Bottle: Between the dressers to the right of the entrance.
 * Buyer: Niray, in the middle of the home (only after completing the Antlion hunt).
 * TRAVICA WAY
 * Bottle: The street next to Street Kid at the southeast end.
 * Buyer: Guy leaning on the wall across from the Magick Shop.
 * KHUS SKYGROUNDS
 * Bottle: Box with moogle next to the street vendor.
 * Buyer: Woman leaning on the rail across from the street vendor.
 * MINER'S END
 * Bottle: Crates next to the Gambit Shop.
 * Buyer: Miner at the southeast end talking to a moogle.
 * CLOUDBORNE ROW
 * Bottle: On the stacked boxes in alley below Staras Residence.
 * Buyer: Man talking to passed out bangaa in front of Cloudborne entrances
 * KAFF TERRACE
 * Bottle: Next to the seeq at the top of the stairs.
 * Buyer: Woman near the edge left from the base of stairs.
 * LHUSU SQUARE
 * Bottle: On the edge of the pool before entrance to the mines.
 * Buyer: Miners near the seeq street vendor.

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

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

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

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Street Vendors
There are two vendors, one in Khus Skygrounds and one in Lhusu Square. You may wish to consult the List of Final Fantasy XII Items and the List of Final Fantasy XII Accessories article for more information on these individual items.
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Clio's Technicks
You may wish to consult the Technick article for more information on individual technicks.
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Mait's Magicks
You may wish to consult the Magick article for more information on individual spells.

Musical Themes
The music that plays in Bhujerba is the eponymous track "The Skycity of Bhujerba". A piano arrangement of the theme is included on the Piano Collections: Final Fantasy XII album.

Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Portable
The Skycity of Bhujerba appears in Itadaki Street Portable as an area. The Strahl can be seen in the background.

Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Mobile
The Skycity of Bhujerba returns in Itadaki Street Mobile as a stage.

Trivia

 * Sage Knowledge states that Clan Buckaboo is located here. It is possible that Buccaboo from Final Fantasy XIII-2 is named after it.
 * In Final Fantasy Tactics A2 player can learn job Parivir. It's also mensioned that Parivirs came from western part of Ivalice.

Himmelsstadt Bhujerba