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The Aerbs Mountains are a geographical formation in Final Fantasy IX. Located on the planet of Gaia, the mountains are a long chain of branching peaks on the Mist Continent. Their altitude effectively separates the continent into three distinct areas of flatland, each ruled by a different kingdom: Alexandria in the northeast, Burmecia in the northwest, and Lindblum in the south.

To make trade convenient between the three countries, several methods of transportation have been erected along the mountains. There are various foot gates on either side of the peaks, allowing people to reach the system of cable cars. Two airship gates serve as a checkpoint to inspect airships traversing the three countries.

In disc 3 the player can revisit these areas, but the cable cars no longer work due to the absence of Mist. On disc 4, all areas of the Aerbs Mountains are blocked by Iifa Tree roots, rendering them inaccessible. Part-time Worker Mary, who retreats to Dali after Aerbs Mountains become inaccessible, says that the whole South Gate was destroyed when the Iifa roots broke through the ground to release Mist.

Locations

North Gate

North Gate is the airship gate that regulates trade between Alexandria and Burmecia. It has two lower gates on either side: the Melda Arch that lies on the Alexandrian side, and the Burmecian Arch on the opposite side. Both are blocked to the player since no storyline events occur at North Gate, as peaceful relations between the two countries were nonexistent by the time the player party comes across them. Though the player never visits North Gate, it has a similar design to South Gate, minus the Berkmea Cable Cars that operate at South Gate.

Melda Arch

The players can enter the Melda Arch once Zidane, Vivi, Steiner, and Garnet escape from Evil Forest. Steiner comments that the Alexandrian war flag is flying from the gate, and Zidane notes the fresh footprints outside the gate, as well as the rising smoke and the sound of voices and metal work from the other side.

The party cannot investigate further due to traveling with Garnet; however, Zidane can buy Potions from a woman behind the gate. Later, it becomes clear they had encountered the Alexandrian Army on its way to Burmecia before the imminent invasion.

Burmecian Arch

NorthGateBurmeciaArchClear — Burmecian Arch.

Zidane, Vivi, Freya, and optionally Quina, arrive at the Burmecian Arch once they reach the other side of the mountains on their way to Burmecia. Freya notes the smoke rising from there as well and the smell of blood, most likely the result of the conflict between Alexandria and Burmecia. A rainbow can be seen as a one-time event here at any point between obtaining the Blue Narciss and going to Terra.

South Gate

South Gate allows travel, both via airship and on foot, between the territories of Alexandria and Lindblum.

The South Gate appears in an FMV where Zidane, Garnet, Vivi, and Steiner pilot the cargo ship to reach Lindblum. Black Waltz 3 attacks the airship, and Zidane leaves Garnet to decide whether to fly through the Gate to Lindblum or turn back to Alexandria.

Garnet decides to go through the gate, which begins to close on them and the Black Waltz. As the two airships fly through the interior, the Black Waltz sets his airship on fire with an erratic Thunder spell, causing it to explode and damage the South Gate. The cargo ship makes it through, carrying its passengers to Lindblum Castle.

South Gate is destroyed by the resurgent roots of the Iifa Tree after the party returns from Terra. Part-time Worker Mary and Part-time Worker Jeff survive and find refuge in Dali.

Bohden Gate

The Bohden Gate is Lindblum's foot passageway to the Aerbs Mountains and is situated near South Gate. Garnet and Steiner flee here after escaping Lindblum. They get through the lower Bohden Gate in the King Ed Plains, walk up the mountain, get through the higher Bohden Gate and reach the Aerbs Lindblum Station.

Steiner must hide Garnet in a burlap sack full of Gysahl Pickles to avoid recognition by the Lindblum guards flanking the entrance to the gate, aided by the pickles' repulsive odor. Once past the guards, Garnet comes out of hiding, and the pair boards the cable car to the mountain crest.

This area can be revisited on disc 3, and the player can open a treasure chest containing an Elixir card at the top of the ladder that Steiner was unable to open due to the heavy load he was carrying.

Summit Station

Summit Station, also known as Aerbs Peak Station, lies at the apex. This is the midpoint between the Aerbs Lindblum Station in Lindblum and Aerbs Alexandria Station (leading to the Dali and Treno Gates in Alexandria), where the two cable cars take turns docking. Its rest area holds several shops and a save moogle, and the local cafe is famous for its bundt cake.

Steiner and Garnet get off the Lindblum cable car and meet Marcus from Tantalus Theater Troupe, who plans to continue to Alexandria, and Cinna, who plans to head back to Lindblum. Steiner makes a fuss and tries to prevent Garnet from talking with the two, but she scolds him. Marcus accompanies Steiner and Garnet to Alexandria to collect a Supersoft from Treno to save his friend Blank who was petrified back in the Evil Forest. Along the way, the cable car stops to avoid a collision with a battered Black Waltz 3 who is still trying to kidnap Garnet. He is defeated by Garnet's party and the cable car resumes its journey.

Because Summit Station is only accessible by cable car in either direction and has no airship or chocobo access, it is an unrevisitable location by disc 3 when the Mist is gone.

Dali and Treno Gates

Dali-Treno Gate — The waypoint between Dali and Treno.

DO NOT VANDALIZE THE FARM!
Dali signpost

The Alexandrian station contains a small item shop and paths to the two locations under the control of Alexandria—the city of Treno and the hamlet Dali. Several markers and statues are erected here in honor of Regent Cid VIII, the former leader of Lindblum who designed the cable car system to foster a friendship with Alexandria. Steiner, Garnet, and Marcus must head to Treno in their quest for Blank's medicine.

Items

FFIX South Gate WM — South Gate as it appears on the world map.

North Gate
- Melda Arch
  - Potion
  - Eye Drops
- Burmecia Arch
  - Hi-Potion
  - Tent
South Gate
- Moccha Coffee
- Ether
Bohden Gate
- Gate Pass
- Multina Racket
- Potion
- Elixir card
Summit Station
- Phoenix Down
- Kupo Nut
- 1610 gil

Quests

Morrid's coffee

Main article: Observatory Mountain § Quests

The first of the set, Moccha Coffee, can be found at Bohden Gate in the King Ed Plains and can be found as early as disc 1. The player will see an ATE earlier in the game where Tantalus visits South Gate, and Cinna makes the coffee.

Mognet

Shops

Summit Station Shop

Item	Price
Air Racket	400 gil
Mythril Rod	560 gil
Glass Armlet	250 gil
Silver Gloves	720 gil
Mythril Gloves	980 gil
Steepled Hat	260 gil
Magus Hat	400 gil
Rubber Helm	250 gil
Iron Helm	450 gil
Barbut	600 gil
Bronze Vest	670 gil
Linen Cuirass	800 gil
Potion	50 gil
Phoenix Down	150 gil
Echo Screen	50 gil
Soft	100 gil
Antidote	50 gil
Eye Drops	50 gil
Tent	800 gil

Item Shop Vega

Item	Price
Potion	50 gil
Phoenix Down	150 gil
Antidote	50 gil
Eye Drops	50 gil
Tent	800 gil

Musical themes

"At the South Gate Border"

"At the South Gate Border" plays here. It is an arrangement of the world map theme, "Over the Hill".

Other appearances

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Final Fantasy Record Keeper

South Gate

The South Gate appears as a Core dungeon.

South Gate

Difficulty

Classic

Elite

66

87

Total stamina

Classic

Elite

43

58

Enemies

South Gate Summit Station, Part 3 boss

Target Scores

South Gate Summit Station, Part 3

Defeat the Black Waltz 3 without being KO'd.

Classic rewards

Completion

First Time

Mastery

6,000 gil

x3

Elite rewards

Completion

First Time

Mastery

16,000

Stages

South Gate Summit Station, Part 1

Classic stamina

Elite stamina

Rounds

14

19

3

South Gate Summit Station, Part 2

Classic stamina

Elite stamina

Rounds

14

19

3

South Gate Summit Station, Part 3

Classic stamina

Elite stamina

Rounds

15

20

1

Gallery

Artwork

Backgrounds and Screenshots

Trivia

The sign at the Summit Station spells Lindblum as "Lindbulm". This was not a spelling or translation error, but the original Japanese name of the city.
Although the cable car system is supposed to work on pulleys, with one car being at the top of the mountain while the other is at the bottom, both cars can be found at the bottom of their respective stations when the Mist clears in disc 3.
During the first interlude in South Gate, the shop near the cable car is named Altair, which shares its name with the town the Wild Rose Rebellion fled to at the start of Final Fantasy II. The name "Altair" was implemented to juxtapose the item shop in the northern station of South Gate named "Vega", which is a reference to the Tanabata legend in Chinese originated Japanese folklore. The stars Orihime (Vega) and Hikoboshi (Altair) are lovers separated by a river of stars (Milky Way). They are forced to meet only once a year on the seventh day of the seventh month. In Final Fantasy IX, the Aerbs Mountains seem to obstruct them and their lovesick owners. This relationship is the subject of the Mognet letter Grimo asks to deliver to Nanza.

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+{{infobox location
-[[File:Mistcontinent.png|thumb|right|250px|Map.]]
+|name=Aerbs Mountains
+|release=FFIX
+|japanese=アーブス山脈
+|romaji=Ābusu sanmyaku
+|image=Mistcontinent.png
+|type=Mountains
+|region=[[Mist Continent]]
+|items={{collapsible text|header=North Gate|content=
+*Melda Arch
+**[[Final Fantasy IX items#Potion|Potion]]
+**[[Final Fantasy IX items#Eye Drops|Eye Drops]]
+*Burmecia Arch
+**[[Final Fantasy IX items#Hi-Potion|Hi-Potion]]
+**[[Final Fantasy IX items#Tent|Tent]]
+}}
+{{collapsible text|header=South Gate|content=
+*[[Morrid#Sidequest|Moccha Coffee]]
+*[[Final Fantasy IX items#Ether|Ether]]
+}}
+{{collapsible text|header=Bohden Gate|content=
+*Gate Pass
+*[[Final Fantasy IX weapons#Multina Racket|Multina Racket]]
+*[[Final Fantasy IX items#Potion|Potion]]
+*[[Final Fantasy IX Tetra Master cards|Elixir card]]
+}}
+{{collapsible text|header=Summit Station|content=
+*[[Final Fantasy IX items#Phoenix Down|Phoenix Down]]
+*[[Kupo Nut]]
+*1610 gil
+}}
+*Many found in [[#Shops|shops]]
+|quests=*[[#Morrid's coffee|Morrid's coffee]]
+*[[#Mognet|Mognet]]
+}}
 The '''Aerbs Mountains''' are a geographical formation in ''[[Final Fantasy IX]]''. Located on the planet of [[Gaia (Final Fantasy IX)|Gaia]], the mountains are a long chain of branching peaks on the [[Mist Continent]]. Their altitude effectively separates the continent into three distinct areas of flatland, each ruled by a different kingdom: [[Alexandria]] in the northeast, [[Burmecia]] in the northwest, and [[Lindblum (Final Fantasy IX)|Lindblum]] in the south.
-In order to make trade convenient between the three countries, several methods of transportation have been erected along the mountains. There are various foot gates on either side of the peaks, allowing people to reach the system of cable cars created to surmount the soaring mountains. In addition, two [[Airship (term)|airship]] gates serve as a checkpoint to inspect airships traversing the three countries.
+To make trade convenient between the three countries, several methods of transportation have been erected along the mountains. There are various foot gates on either side of the peaks, allowing people to reach the system of cable cars. Two [[Airship (term)|airship]] gates serve as a checkpoint to inspect airships traversing the three countries.
-In the third disc of the game, the player is able to revisit these areas. The cable cars, however, no longer work due to the absence of [[Mist (term)#Final Fantasy IX|Mist]], thanks to the defeat of the [[Soulcage]] at the [[Iifa Tree]]. On disc 4, all areas of the Aerbs Mountains are blocked by Iifa roots, rendering them inaccessible. Part-time Worker Mary, who retreats to [[Dali]] after Aerbs Mountains become inaccessible, says that the whole South Gate was destroyed when the Iifa roots broke through the ground to release Mist.
+In disc 3 the player can revisit these areas, but the cable cars no longer work due to the absence of [[Mist (term)#Final Fantasy IX|Mist]]. On disc 4, all areas of the Aerbs Mountains are blocked by [[Iifa Tree (Final Fantasy IX)|Iifa Tree]] roots, rendering them inaccessible. Part-time Worker Mary, who retreats to [[Dali]] after Aerbs Mountains become inaccessible, says that the whole South Gate was destroyed when the Iifa roots broke through the ground to release Mist.
-==Locations==
+== Locations ==
-===North Gate===
+=== North Gate ===
-North Gate is the the airship gate that regulates trade between Alexandria and Burmecia. It has two lower gates on either side, the Melda Arch that lies on the Alexandrian side, and the Burmecian Arch on the opposite side. Both of these gates are blocked to the player since no storyline events occur at North Gate, as peaceful relations between the two countries were nonexistent by the time the player party comes across them. Though the player never visits North Gate, it has a similar design to South Gate, minus the Berkmea Cable Cars that operate at South Gate.
+North Gate is the airship gate that regulates trade between Alexandria and Burmecia. It has two lower gates on either side: the Melda Arch that lies on the Alexandrian side, and the Burmecian Arch on the opposite side. Both are blocked to the player since no storyline events occur at North Gate, as peaceful relations between the two countries were nonexistent by the time the player party comes across them. Though the player never visits North Gate, it has a similar design to South Gate, minus the Berkmea Cable Cars that operate at South Gate.
-===Melda Arch===
+=== Melda Arch ===
+[[File:NorthGateMeldaArchClear.png|thumb|250px|right|Melda Arch.]]
-The players can enter the Melda Arch once [[Zidane Tribal|Zidane]], [[Vivi Ornitier|Vivi]], [[Adelbert Steiner|Steiner]], and [[Garnet Til Alexandros XVII|Garnet]] escape from [[Evil Forest]]. [[Adelbert Steiner|Steiner]] comments that the Alexandrian war flag is flying from the gate, and Zidane notes the fresh footprints outside the gate as well as the rising smoke and the sound of voices and metal work from the other side.
+The players can enter the Melda Arch once [[Zidane Tribal|Zidane]], [[Vivi Ornitier|Vivi]], [[Adelbert Steiner|Steiner]], and [[Garnet Til Alexandros XVII|Garnet]] escape from [[Evil Forest]]. Steiner comments that the Alexandrian war flag is flying from the gate, and Zidane notes the fresh footprints outside the gate, as well as the rising smoke and the sound of voices and metal work from the other side.
-The party is unable to investigate further due to the presence of Garnet; however, Zidane is able to buy Potions from a woman behind the gate. Later in the game, it becomes clear that they had encountered the Alexandrian Army on its way to [[Burmecia]] before the imminent attack and invasion.
+The party cannot investigate further due to traveling with Garnet; however, Zidane can buy [[Final Fantasy IX items#Potion|Potions]] from a woman behind the gate. Later, it becomes clear they had encountered the Alexandrian Army on its way to Burmecia before the [[Battle of Burmecia|imminent invasion]].
-===Burmecian Arch===
+=== Burmecian Arch ===
+[[File:NorthGateBurmeciaArchClear.png|thumb|250px|right|Burmecian Arch.]]
-Zidane, Vivi, Freya, and optionally Quina, arrive at the Burmecian Arch once they reach the other side of the mountains on their way to Burmecia. [[Freya Crescent|Freya]] notes the smoke rising from there as well and the smell of blood, most likely the result of the conflict between the Alexandrian force, including their [[Black Mage (Final Fantasy IX)|black mages]], and the defending Burmecians. A rainbow can be seen as a one-time event here at any point between obtaining the ''[[Blue Narciss]]'' and going to [[Terra (Final Fantasy IX)|Terra]].
+Zidane, Vivi, [[Freya Crescent|Freya]], and optionally [[Quina Quen|Quina]], arrive at the Burmecian Arch once they reach the other side of the mountains on their way to Burmecia. Freya notes the smoke rising from there as well and the smell of blood, most likely the result of the conflict between Alexandria and Burmecia. A rainbow can be seen as a [[Permanently missable content|one-time event]] here at any point between obtaining the ''[[Blue Narciss]]'' and going to [[Terra (Final Fantasy IX)|Terra]].
-{{-}}
+{{clear}}
-===South Gate===
+=== South Gate ===
 [[File:South Gate.JPG|thumb|250px|right|The cable car of Aerbs Lindblum Station on South Gate.]]
 South Gate allows travel, both via airship and on foot, between the territories of Alexandria and Lindblum.
-The South Gate appears in an [[Full motion video|FMV]] where Zidane, [[Garnet Til Alexandros XVII|Garnet]], [[Vivi Ornitier|Vivi]], and [[Adelbert Steiner|Steiner]] are piloting the [[Cargo Ship (Final Fantasy IX)|cargo ship]] in an attempt to reach Lindblum. [[Black Waltz 3]] attacks from [[Zorn and Thorn]]'s small airship, and Zidane leaves Garnet to decide whether to fly through the Gate to Lindblum or turn back to Alexandria.
+The South Gate appears in an [[Full motion video|FMV]] where Zidane, Garnet, Vivi, and Steiner pilot the [[Cargo Ship (Final Fantasy IX)|cargo ship]] to reach Lindblum. [[Black Waltz 3]] attacks the airship, and Zidane leaves Garnet to decide whether to fly through the Gate to Lindblum or turn back to Alexandria.
-Garnet decides to go through the gate, which begins to close on them and the Black Waltz. As the two airships fly through the interior of the gate, the Black Waltz sets his own airship on fire with an erratic Thunder spell, causing it to explode and damage the South Gate. The cargo ship makes it through, carrying its passengers to Castle Lindblum.
+Garnet decides to go through the gate, which begins to close on them and the [[Black Waltz]]. As the two airships fly through the interior, the Black Waltz sets his airship on fire with an erratic Thunder spell, causing it to explode and damage the South Gate. The cargo ship makes it through, carrying its passengers to [[Lindblum Castle]].
-South Gate is finally destroyed by the resurgent roots of the [[Iifa Tree]] after the end of Disc 3. Part-time Worker Mary and Part-time Worker Jeff survive its destruction and find refuge in [[Dali]].
+South Gate is destroyed by the resurgent roots of the Iifa Tree after the party returns from Terra. Part-time Worker Mary and Part-time Worker Jeff survive and find refuge in Dali.
-===Bohden Gate===
+=== Bohden Gate ===
-[[File:Bohden Gate.jpg|right|thumb|180px|Concept Art of Steiner approaching Aerbs Lindblum Station.]]
+[[File:Bohden Gate.jpg|right|thumb|180px|Concept Art of Steiner approaching the higher Bohden Gate and Aerbs Lindblum Station.]]
-The Bohden Gate is Lindblum's foot passageway to the Aerbs Mountains and is situated near South Gate. It is here that [[Garnet Til Alexandros XVII|Garnet]] and [[Adelbert Steiner|Steiner]] flee to after making their escape from Lindblum. They get through the lower Bohden Gate in the King Ed Plains, walk up the mountain, get through the higher Bohden Gate and reach the Aerbs Lindblum Station.
+The Bohden Gate is Lindblum's foot passageway to the Aerbs Mountains and is situated near South Gate. Garnet and Steiner flee here after escaping Lindblum. They get through the lower Bohden Gate in the King Ed Plains, walk up the mountain, get through the higher Bohden Gate and reach the Aerbs Lindblum Station.
-Steiner is forced to hide Garnet in a burlap sack full of Gysahl Pickles to avoid recognition by the Lindblum guards flanking the entrance to the gate, aided by the repulsive odor of the pickles. Once past the guards, Garnet is able to come out of hiding, and the pair board the cable car to the mountain crest.
+Steiner must hide Garnet in a burlap sack full of Gysahl Pickles to avoid recognition by the Lindblum guards flanking the entrance to the gate, aided by the pickles' repulsive odor. Once past the guards, Garnet comes out of hiding, and the pair boards the cable car to the mountain crest.
-This area can be revisited in Disc 3, and the player can open a [[Treasure chest (object)|treasure chest]] containing an [[Elixir (item)|Elixir]] [[Tetra Master (Minigame)|card]] at the top of the ladder that Steiner was unable to open due to the heavy load he was carrying.
-{{-}}
+This area can be revisited on disc 3, and the player can open a [[Treasure chest (object)|treasure chest]] containing an [[Final Fantasy IX Tetra Master cards|Elixir card]] at the top of the ladder that Steiner was unable to open due to the heavy load he was carrying.
-===Summit Station===
+{{clear}}
+=== Summit Station ===
 [[File:Summit Station.jpg|right|thumb|250px|The rest area of Summit Station.]]
-Summit Station, also known as Aerbs Peak Station, fittingly lies at the apex of the Aerbs Mountains. This is the midpoint between the Aerbs Lindblum Station in Lindblum and Aerbs Alexandria Station (leading to the Dali and Treno Gates in Alexandria), where the two cable cars take turns docking. The rest area here holds several shops and a [[Save point#Final Fantasy IX|save moogle]], and the local cafe is famous for its bundt cake.
+Summit Station, also known as Aerbs Peak Station, lies at the apex. This is the midpoint between the Aerbs Lindblum Station in Lindblum and Aerbs Alexandria Station (leading to the Dali and Treno Gates in Alexandria), where the two cable cars take turns docking. Its rest area holds several [[shop]]s and a [[Save point#Final Fantasy IX|save moogle]], and the local cafe is famous for its bundt cake.
-Steiner and Garnet get off the Lindblum cable car and meet [[Marcus]], who plans to go on to Alexandria, and [[Cinna]], who plans to head back to Lindblum. Steiner makes a fuss and tries to prevent Garnet from talking with the [[Tantalus Theater Troupe]] members, but she merely scolds him. Marcus accompanies Steiner and Garnet to Alexandria in order to collect the Supersoft from [[Treno]]. Along the way, the cable car stops in order to avoid a collision with a battered Black Waltz 3 who, despite being heavily damaged, tries one more attempt at kidnapping Garnet, but is easily defeated again by the party. The cable car resumes its journey.
+Steiner and Garnet get off the Lindblum cable car and meet [[Marcus]] from [[Tantalus Theater Troupe]], who plans to continue to Alexandria, and [[Cinna]], who plans to head back to Lindblum. Steiner makes a fuss and tries to prevent Garnet from talking with the two, but she scolds him. Marcus accompanies Steiner and Garnet to Alexandria to collect a Supersoft from [[Treno]] to save his friend [[Blank (Final Fantasy IX)|Blank]] who was petrified back in the Evil Forest. Along the way, the cable car stops to avoid a collision with a battered Black Waltz 3 who is still trying to kidnap Garnet. He is defeated by Garnet's party and the cable car resumes its journey.
-Because Summit Station is only accessible by cable car in either direction and has no airship or chocobo access, it is an [[Unrevisitable locations|unrevisitable location]] by disc 3 when the Mist has gone.
+Because Summit Station is only accessible by cable car in either direction and has no airship or [[choco]]bo access, it is an [[Unrevisitable locations|unrevisitable location]] by disc 3 when the Mist is gone.
-{{-}}
+{{clear}}
-===Dali and Treno Gates===
+=== Dali and Treno Gates ===
 [[File:Dali-Treno Gate.jpg|250px|right|thumb|The waypoint between Dali and Treno.]]
-{{Q|DO NOT VANDALIZE THE FARM!|Dali signpost}}
+{{Quote|DO NOT VANDALIZE THE FARM!|Dali signpost}}
-The Alexandrian station contains a small item shop and paths to the two locations under the control of Alexandria--the city of Treno and the previously visited hamlet [[Dali]]. Here, several markers and statues are erected in honor of [[Cid Fabool VIII|Regent Cid VIII]], the former leader of Lindblum who designed the cable car system in order to foster a friendship with Alexandria. Steiner, Garnet, and Marcus must head to Treno in their quest for Blank's medicine.
+The Alexandrian station contains a small item shop and paths to the two locations under the control of Alexandria—the city of Treno and the hamlet Dali. Several markers and statues are erected here in honor of [[Cid Fabool VIII|Regent Cid VIII]], the former leader of Lindblum who designed the cable car system to foster a friendship with Alexandria. Steiner, Garnet, and Marcus must head to Treno in their quest for Blank's medicine.
-{{-}}
+{{clear}}
-==Treasure==
+== Items ==
 [[File:FFIX South Gate WM.png|right|thumb|250px|South Gate as it appears on the world map.]]
+* North Gate
-<tabber>
+** Melda Arch
-North Gate=
+*** [[Final Fantasy IX items#Potion|Potion]]
-;Melda Arch
+*** [[Final Fantasy IX items#Eye Drops|Eye Drops]]
-*[[Potion (item)|Potion]]
+** Burmecia Arch
-*[[Eye Drops]]
+*** [[Final Fantasy IX items#Hi-Potion|Hi-Potion]]
-;Burmecia Arch
+*** [[Final Fantasy IX items#Tent|Tent]]
-*[[Hi-Potion]]
+* South Gate
-*[[Tent]]
+** [[Morrid#Sidequest|Moccha Coffee]]
-|-|South Gate=
+** [[Final Fantasy IX items#Ether|Ether]]
-*[[Morrid|Moccha Coffee]]
+* Bohden Gate
-*[[Ether]]
-|-|Bohden Gate=
+** Gate Pass
+** [[Final Fantasy IX weapons#Multina Racket|Multina Racket]]
-*Gate Pass
-*[[List of Final Fantasy IX weapons#Multina Racket|Multina Racket]]
+** [[Final Fantasy IX items#Potion|Potion]]
+** [[Final Fantasy IX Tetra Master cards|Elixir card]]
-*[[Potion (item)|Potion]]
+* Summit Station
-*[[Elixir (item)|Elixir]] [[Tetra Master (Minigame)|card]]
+** [[Final Fantasy IX items#Phoenix Down|Phoenix Down]]
-|-|Summit Station=
-*[[Phoenix Down]]
+** [[Kupo Nut]]
+** 1610 gil
-*[[Kupo Nut]]
-*1610 Gil
-</tabber>
-==Quests==
+== Quests ==
-===Morrid's Coffee===
+=== Morrid's coffee ===
 [[File:Moccha Coffee.jpg|thumb|Moccha Coffee at Bohden Gate.]]
 {{Main|Observatory Mountain#Quests}}
-The first of the set, Moccha Coffee can be found at Bohden Gate in the King Ed Plains and can be found as early as Disc One. The player will see an [[Active Time Event|ATE]] earlier in the game where Tantalus visits South Gate, and [[Cinna]] makes the coffee.
+The first of the set, Moccha Coffee, can be found at Bohden Gate in the King Ed Plains and can be found as early as disc 1. The player will see an [[Active Time Event|ATE]] earlier in the game where Tantalus visits South Gate, and Cinna makes the coffee.
-{{-}}
+{{clear}}
-===Mognet===
+=== Mognet ===
-{{See Also|Mognet (Final Fantasy IX)}}
+{{See|Mognet (Final Fantasy IX)}}
 Grimo at Boden Station sends a letter to Nazna at the South Gate resting area:
 The letter the party delivers from Grimo to Nazna:
-{|class="half-width FFIX table" style="text-align:center"
+{|class="half-width FFIX article-table" style="text-align:center"
 !class="a"|Mary's Unrequited Love
 |-
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 Nazna from the resting area sends a letter to Mochos in the [[Gargan Roo]].
-{|class="half-width FFIX table" style="text-align:center"
+{|class="half-width FFIX article-table" style="text-align:center"
 !class="a"|Am I Right?
 |-
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-==Shops==
+== Shops ==
+{{multicol-begin}}
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+=== Summit Station Shop ===
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+{|class="FFIX article-table" style="text-align:center"
-===Summit Station Shop===
-{|class="half-width FFIX table" style="text-align:center"
 |-class="a"
-!width="25%"|Item
+!style="width:100px"|Item
+!style="width:75px"|Price
-!width="25%"|Cost
 |-
-!class="b"|[[List of Final Fantasy IX weapons#Air Racket|Air Racket]]
+!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy IX weapons#Air Racket|Air Racket]]
 |400 gil
 |-
-!class="b"|[[List of Final Fantasy IX weapons#Mythril Rod|Mythril Rod]]
+!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy IX weapons#Mythril Rod|Mythril Rod]]
 |560 gil
 |-
-!class="b"|[[List of Final Fantasy IX armor#Glass Armlet|Glass Armlet]]
+!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy IX armor#Glass Armlet|Glass Armlet]]
 |250 gil
 |-
-!class="b"|[[List of Final Fantasy IX armor#Silver Gloves|Silver Gloves]]
+!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy IX armor#Silver Gloves|Silver Gloves]]
 |720 gil
 |-
-!class="b"|[[List of Final Fantasy IX armor#Mythril Gloves|Mythril Gloves]]
+!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy IX armor#Mythril Gloves|Mythril Gloves]]
 |980 gil
 |-
-!class="b"|[[List of Final Fantasy IX armor#Steepled Hat|Steepled Hat]]
+!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy IX armor#Steepled Hat|Steepled Hat]]
 |260 gil
 |-
-!class="b"|[[List of Final Fantasy IX armor#Magus Hat|Magus Hat]]
+!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy IX armor#Magus Hat|Magus Hat]]
 |400 gil
 |-
-!class="b"|[[List of Final Fantasy IX armor#Rubber Helm|Rubber Helm]]
+!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy IX armor#Rubber Helm|Rubber Helm]]
 |250 gil
 |-
-!class="b"|[[List of Final Fantasy IX armor#Iron Helm|Iron Helm]]
+!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy IX armor#Iron Helm|Iron Helm]]
 |450 gil
 |-
-!class="b"|[[List of Final Fantasy IX armor#Barbut|Barbut]]
+!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy IX armor#Barbut|Barbut]]
 |600 gil
 |-
-!class="b"|[[List of Final Fantasy IX armor#Bronze Vest|Bronze Vest]]
+!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy IX armor#Bronze Vest|Bronze Vest]]
 |670 gil
 |-
-!class="b"|[[List of Final Fantasy IX armor#Linen Cuirass|Linen Cuirass]]
+!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy IX armor#Linen Cuirass|Linen Cuirass]]
 |800 gil
 |-
-!class="b"|[[Potion (item)|Potion]]
+!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy IX items#Potion|Potion]]
 |50 gil
 |-
-!class="b"|[[Phoenix Down]]
+!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy IX items#Phoenix Down|Phoenix Down]]
 |150 gil
 |-
-!class="b"|[[Echo Herbs|Echo Screen]]
+!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy IX items#Echo Screen|Echo Screen]]
 |50 gil
 |-
-!class="b"|[[Gold Needle|Soft]]
+!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy IX items#Soft|Soft]]
 |100 gil
 |-
-!class="b"|[[Antidote (item)|Antidote]]
+!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy IX items#Antidote|Antidote]]
 |50 gil
 |-
-!class="b"|[[Eye Drops]]
+!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy IX items#Eye Drops|Eye Drops]]
 |50 gil
 |-
-!class="b"|[[Tent]]
+!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy IX items#Tent|Tent]]
 |800 gil
 |-
 |}
+{{multicol-separator}}
-|width="50%" valign="top"|
-===Item Shop Vega===
+=== Item Shop Vega ===
-{|class="half-width FFIX table" style="text-align:center"
+{|class="FFIX article-table" style="text-align:center"
 |-class="a"
-!width="25%"|Item
+!style="width:100px"|Item
+!style="width:75px"|Price
-!width="25%"|Cost
 |-
-!class="b"|[[Potion (item)|Potion]]
+!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy IX items#Potion|Potion]]
 |50 gil
 |-
-!class="b"|[[Phoenix Down]]
+!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy IX items#Phoenix Down|Phoenix Down]]
 |150 gil
 |-
-!class="b"|[[Antidote (item)|Antidote]]
+!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy IX items#Antidote|Antidote]]
 |50 gil
 |-
-!class="b"|[[Eye Drops]]
+!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy IX items#Eye Drops|Eye Drops]]
 |50 gil
 |-
-!class="b"|[[Tent]]
+!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy IX items#Tent|Tent]]
 |800 gil
 |-
 |}
+{{multicol-end}}
-|}
-==Musical themes==
+== Musical themes ==
-{{Listen|filename=FFIX_South_Gate.ogg|songname="At the South Gate Border"}}
+{{audio|filename=FFIX_South_Gate.ogg|title="At the South Gate Border"}}
-"At the South Gate Border" is the music that plays here. It is an arrangement of the [[World Map]] music "[[Main Theme#Final Fantasy IX|Over the Hill]]".
+"At the South Gate Border" plays here. It is an arrangement of the [[world map]] theme, "[[Main theme#Final Fantasy IX|Over the Hill]]".
-{{-}}
+{{clear}}
-==Other appearances==
+== Other appearances ==
-===''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]''===
+=== ''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' ===
-{{sideicon|FFAB}}
-[[File:FFAB South Gate FFIX Special.png|right]]
-{{Locat-stub|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade}}
-===''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]''===
+{{Location section|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade}}
-{{sideicon|FFRK}}
-====South Gate====
-[[File:FFRK South Gate FFIX.png|right|150px]]
-{{Locat-stub|Final Fantasy Record Keeper}}
+=== ''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]'' ===
-==Gallery==
-{{Gallery|class=FFIX|title=Artwork|collapse=hide
+==== South Gate ====
-|File:Aerbs Mountains South Gate Map FFIX Art.jpg|Map artwork.
-|File:Aerbs Mountains South Gate FFIX Art.jpg|South Gate artwork.
+The South Gate appears as a Core dungeon.
-|File:Aerbs Mountaisn South Gate FFIX Sketches.jpg|South Gate artwork.
+{{infobox dungeon info FFRK
-|File:Aerbs Mountains Berkmea Cable Car FFIX Art.jpg|Cable Car artwork.
+|background=FFRK South Gate FFIX.png
-|File:Berkmea Cable Car FFIX Art 1.jpg|Concept artwork of the Berkmea cable car.
+|dungeon=South Gate
-|File:Berkmea Cable Car FFIX Art 2.jpg|Concept artwork of the interior of the Berkmea cable car.
+|classic difficulty=66
-|File:Berkmea Cable Car FFIX Art 3.jpg|Concept artwork of the Berkmea cable car.
+|classic total stamina=43
-|File:Aerbs Mountains Summit Station FFIX Art.jpg|Summit Station artwork.
+|elite difficulty=87
-|File:Aerbs Mountains Summit Station FFIX Sketch.jpg|Summit Station sketch.
+|elite total stamina=58
-|File:Aerbs Mountains South Gate Trail FFIX Art 1.jpg|South Gate Trail artwork.
+|stage 1=South Gate Summit Station, Part 1
-|File:Aerbs Mountains South Gate Trail FFIX Art 2.jpg|South Gate Trail artwork.
+|stage 1 classic stamina=14
-|File:Aerbs Mountains South Gate Trail FFIX Art 3.jpg|South Gate Trail artwork.
+|stage 1 elite stamina=19
-|File:Aerbs Mountains Bohden Gate FFIX Art.jpg|Bohden Gate artwork.
+|stage 1 rounds=3
-|File:Aerbs Mountains - Bohden Arch Concept Sketches.jpg|Bohden Arch concept sketches.
+|enemies=[[File:FFRK Ghost FFIX.png|link=Ghost (Final Fantasy IX)|Ghost]]
-|File:Aerbs Mountains Dali Gate FFIX Art.jpg|Dali Gate artwork.
+[[File:FFRK Type A FFIX.png|link=Type A|Black Mage Type A]]
-|File:Aerbs Mountains South Gate Treno Arch FFIX Art.jpg|Treno Gate artwork.
+[[File:FFRK Basilisk FFIX.png|link=Basilisk (Final Fantasy IX)|Basilisk]]
-|File:Aerbs Mountains South Gate Treno Gate FFIX Art.jpg|Treno Gate artwork.
+[[File:FFRK Nymph FFIX.png|link=Nymph (Final Fantasy IX)|Nymph]]
-|File:Aerbs Mountains North Gate Burmecian Arch.jpg|North Gate Burmecia Arch artwork.
+|stage 2=South Gate Summit Station, Part 2
-|File:Aerbs Mountains North Gate Melda Arch FFIX Art.jpg|North Gate Melda Arch artwork.
+|stage 2 classic stamina=14
-|File:Common Woman FFIX Art 5.jpg|NPC artwork.
+|stage 2 elite stamina=19
-}}
+|stage 2 rounds=3
-{{Gallery|title=Backgrounds and Screenshots|class=FFIX|collapse=hide
-|File:SouthGateSummitStation1.png|Summit Station.
+|stage 3=South Gate Summit Station, Part 3
+|stage 3 classic stamina=15
-|File:SouthGateSummitStation2.png|Summit Station.
+|stage 3 elite stamina=20
-|File:SouthGateRestStop.png|Summit Station.
+|stage 3 rounds=1
-|File:SouthGateBohdenGate1.png|Bohden Gate main entrance.
+|boss 1 stage=South Gate Summit Station, Part 3
-|File:SouthGateBohdenGate2.png|Within Bohden Gate.
+|boss 1=[[File:FFRK Black Waltz 3 FFIX.png|link=Black Waltz 3n#Final Fantasy Record Keeper|Black Waltz 3]]
-|File:SouthGateEvent1.png|Back alley in Bohden Gate.
+|target scores='''South Gate Summit Station, Part 3'''
-|File:SouthGateEvent4.png|Inside a cable car.
+Defeat the Black Waltz 3 without being KO'd.
-|File:SouthGateBohdenStation.png|Bohden Station for cable cars.
+|classic complete=6,000 gil
-|File:SouthGateDaliGate.png|Gate near Dali, on top of the mountain.
+|classic first time=[[File:FFRK Power Orb.png|32px|Power Orb]]x3 [[File:FFRK Mythril.png|32px|Mythril]]
-|File:SouthGateTrail.png|South Gate trail.
+|classic mastery=[[File:FFRK Power Orb.png|32px|Power Orb]]x3 [[File:FFRK Stamina Shard.png|32px|Stamina Shard]]
-|File:SouthGateTrenoArch.png|South Gate near Treno.
+|elite complete=16,000
-|File:SouthGateTrenoGate.png|South Gate near Treno.
+|elite first time=[[File:FFRK Stamina Shard.png|32px|Stamina Shard]] [[File:FFRK Mythril.png|32px|Mythril]]
-|File:SouthGateBohdenArch.png|Gate at the bottom of the mountain, Bohden Arch.
+|elite mastery=[[File:FFRK Greater Fire Orb.png|32px|Greater Fire Orb]] [[File:FFRK Large Scarletite.png|32px|Large Scarletite]]
-|File:SouthGateBohdenArchClear.png|South Gate Bohden Arch with no mist.
-|File:NorthGateBurmeciaArch.png|North Gate Burmecia Arch.
-|File:NorthGateBurmeciaArchClear.png|North Gate Burmecia Arch with no mist.
-|File:NorthGateMeldaArch.png|North Gate Melda Arch.
-|File:NorthGateMeldaArchClear.png|North Gate Melda Arch with no mist.
-|File:SouthGateAlexandriaStation.png|South Gate Alexandria station.
-|File:SouthGateBerkmea2.png|Cable Car.
-|File:SouthGateEvent3.png|Cable Car.
-|File:SouthGateBridge.png|South Gate bridge.
-|File:SouthGateBridgeClear.png|South Gate bridge.
 }}
-==Trivia==
+== Gallery ==
+;Artwork
-*The sign at the Summit Station spells Lindblum as "Lindbulm". This was not a spelling or translation error but the original Japanese name of the city and the name on the map was, for unknown reasons, not changed during translation.
+<gallery>
-*Although the cable car system is supposed to work on pulleys, with one car being at the top of the mountain while the other is at the bottom, both cars can be found at the bottom of their respective stations when the Mist clears in disc 3.
+Aerbs Mountains South Gate Map FFIX Art.jpg|Map artwork.
-*During the first interlude in South Gate, the shop near the cable car is named [[Altair (Final Fantasy II)|Altair]], which shares its name with the town the [[Wild Rose Rebellion]] fled to at the start of ''[[Final Fantasy II]]''. The name "Altair" was implemented to juxtapose the item shop in the northern station of South Gate named "Vega", which is a reference to the {{w|Tanabata}} legend in Chinese originated Japanese folklore. The stars Orihime (Vega) and Hikoboshi (Altair) are lovers separated by a river of stars (Milky Way). They are forced to meet only once a year on the seventh day of the seventh month. In ''Final Fantasy IX'', the Aerbs Mountains seem to obstruct them and their lovesick owners. This relationship is the subject of the Mognet letter Grimo asks to deliver to Nanza.
+Aerbs Mountains South Gate FFIX Art.jpg|South Gate artwork.
+Aerbs Mountaisn South Gate FFIX Sketches.jpg|South Gate artwork.
+Aerbs Mountains Berkmea Cable Car FFIX Art.jpg|Cable Car artwork.
+Berkmea Cable Car FFIX Art 1.jpg|Concept artwork of the Berkmea cable car.
+Berkmea Cable Car FFIX Art 2.jpg|Concept artwork of the interior of the Berkmea cable car.
+Berkmea Cable Car FFIX Art 3.jpg|Concept artwork of the Berkmea cable car.
+Aerbs Mountains Summit Station FFIX Art.jpg|Summit Station artwork.
+Aerbs Mountains Summit Station FFIX Sketch.jpg|Summit Station sketch.
+Aerbs Mountains South Gate Trail FFIX Art 1.jpg|South Gate Trail artwork.
+Aerbs Mountains South Gate Trail FFIX Art 2.jpg|South Gate Trail artwork.
+Aerbs Mountains South Gate Trail FFIX Art 3.jpg|South Gate Trail artwork.
+Aerbs Mountains Bohden Gate FFIX Art.jpg|Bohden Gate artwork.
+Aerbs Mountains - Bohden Arch Concept Sketches.jpg|Bohden Arch concept sketches.
+Aerbs Mountains Dali Gate FFIX Art.jpg|Dali Gate artwork.
+Aerbs Mountains South Gate Treno Arch FFIX Art.jpg|Treno Gate artwork.
+Aerbs Mountains South Gate Treno Gate FFIX Art.jpg|Treno Gate artwork.
+Aerbs Mountains North Gate Burmecian Arch.jpg|North Gate Burmecia Arch artwork.
+Aerbs Mountains North Gate Melda Arch FFIX Art.jpg|North Gate Melda Arch artwork.
+Common Woman FFIX Art 5.jpg|NPC artwork.
+</gallery>
+;Backgrounds and Screenshots
+<gallery>SouthGateSummitStation1.png|Summit Station.
+SouthGateSummitStation2.png|Summit Station.
+SouthGateRestStop.png|Summit Station.
+SouthGateBohdenGate1.png|Bohden Gate main entrance.
+SouthGateBohdenGate2.png|Within Bohden Gate.
+SouthGateEvent1.png|Back alley in Bohden Gate.
+SouthGateEvent4.png|Inside a cable car.
+SouthGateBohdenStation.png|Bohden Station for cable cars.
+SouthGateDaliGate.png|Gate near Dali, on top of the mountain.
+SouthGateTrail.png|South Gate trail.
+SouthGateTrenoArch.png|South Gate near Treno.
+SouthGateTrenoGate.png|South Gate near Treno.
+SouthGateBohdenArch.png|Gate at the bottom of the mountain, Bohden Arch.
+SouthGateBohdenArchClear.png|South Gate Bohden Arch with no mist.
+NorthGateBurmeciaArch.png|North Gate Burmecia Arch.
+NorthGateBurmeciaArchClear.png|North Gate Burmecia Arch with no mist.
+NorthGateMeldaArch.png|North Gate Melda Arch.
+NorthGateMeldaArchClear.png|North Gate Melda Arch with no mist.
+SouthGateAlexandriaStation.png|South Gate Alexandria station.
+SouthGateBerkmea2.png|Cable Car.
+SouthGateEvent3.png|Cable Car.
+SouthGateBridge.png|South Gate bridge.
+SouthGateBridgeClear.png|South Gate bridge.
+Inside-South-Gate-FFIX.png|Inside of the South Gate.
+</gallery>
+== Trivia ==
+* The sign at the Summit Station spells Lindblum as "Lindbulm". This was not a spelling or translation error, but the original Japanese name of the city.
+* Although the cable car system is supposed to work on pulleys, with one car being at the top of the mountain while the other is at the bottom, both cars can be found at the bottom of their respective stations when the Mist clears in disc 3.
+* During the first interlude in South Gate, the shop near the cable car is named [[Altair (Final Fantasy II)|Altair]], which shares its name with the town the [[Wild Rose Rebellion]] fled to at the start of ''[[Final Fantasy II]]''. The name "Altair" was implemented to juxtapose the item shop in the northern station of South Gate named "Vega", which is a reference to the [[wikipedia:Tanabata|Tanabata]] legend in Chinese originated Japanese folklore. The stars Orihime (Vega) and Hikoboshi (Altair) are lovers separated by a river of stars (Milky Way). They are forced to meet only once a year on the seventh day of the seventh month. In ''Final Fantasy IX'', the Aerbs Mountains seem to obstruct them and their lovesick owners. This relationship is the subject of the Mognet letter Grimo asks to deliver to Nanza.
+{{navbox setting FFIX}}
+[[Category:Locations in Final Fantasy IX]]
-{{FFIX}}
-[[Category:Final Fantasy IX Locations]]
 [[Category:Mountains]]