Second Battle of Eblan

The Second Battle of Eblan is the attack on and burning of Castle Eblan by Ifrit and other monsters. King Edge Geraldine, who arrives when the castle is already ablaze, challenges Ifrit but is defeated. It takes the advice of Rubicante, who ironically led the First Battle of Eblan, to defeat Ifrit and save Eblan from its second destruction in 17 years.

Battle
Originally summoned by a Maenad, Ifrit and a horde of fire monsters attack and burn Castle Eblan while King Edge is absent. When Edge's party arrive, they fight their way from the gate to the throne room, killing several monsters and encountering Ifrit numerous times in the process. Once in the throne room, Edge learns from Seneschal that the army has evacuated all women and children. He also tells the king that the castle can't hold on for much longer, prompting Edge to order everyone to flee the castle and to challenge Ifrit alone. He is easily defeated, but his defeat prompts the intervention of Rubicante, his arch enemy. Rubicante teaches Edge to use Inferno, which is what Edge needs to defeat Ifrit; afterwards Edge reluctantly admits Rubicante actually saved his life. The fire immediately extinguishes, and the inhabitants move back to their homes.

Aftermath
Having stood against Ifrit, Eblan is effectively the only nation to successfully withstand a destruction attempt (albeit indirect) by the Maenads. The player later gets the option of dueling Rubicante with Edge, and it is implied the two made peace following Edge's victory.