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Why would anyone build a village in the middle of a dying forest...?
Garnet Til Alexandros XVII
The Black Mage Village is a location on the Outer Continent in Final Fantasy IX populated by black mages who have become self-aware and desire a life of peace. The black mages lead a secluded life in their village concealed by the illusion of the Dead Forest. The houses resemble the head and hat of a typical black mage.
Story
Zidane and his party hear about self-aware black mages from the dwarves in Conde Petie and decide to search them out. A lone owl beckons them on, going down one of either two paths. The party eventually finds the village, but the black mages are initially very scared of them because they're humans.
After Vivi and the party befriend the mages, Mr. 288 tells Vivi that Kuja's Palace is on the eastern side of the continent. When the party returns from Terra, the displaced genomes make their home in the Black Mage Village. The black mages try to teach them the ways of Gaia, despite their own naivety. The mages also raise a chocobo, which they name "Bobby Corwen".
Locations
Dead Forest
The Grove.
The Grove is the maze-like entrance to the Black Mage Village.
Black Mage Village
Entrance
The Entrance.
When the party first arrives at the Village, the Black Mages gathered here flee in terror. The player will then have access to three ATE: "Life On The Run", "Gourmand's Nose" and "Everyday Life".
Weapon Shop
The Weapon Shop.
The Weapon Shop is run by No. 293. Despite the name, the shop also sells armor (see Shops below).
Water Mill
The Water Mill.
Upon arrival at the Village, two Black Mages are inside the Water Mill watching over a chocobo egg. Quina tries to eat it, but they fiercely protect it. The egg eventually hatches and the two Black Mages that stayed behind to take care of it, No. 33 and No. 111, name the baby chocobo Bobby Corwen. Mogryo the moogle can be found outside the Water Mill.
Inn
The Inn.
The Inn is run by No. 234. During the first visit, the party spends the night here and Zidane reveals a bit of his childhood to Garnet.
Item Shop
The Item Shop.
The Item shop is run by No. 163. In disc 2/3, the player can obtain a hidden Black Belt here (see Quests below).
Pond
The Pond.
The pond is underneath the Synthesis shop and the Item shop. Clueless to the concept of death, No. 56 claims that when his friend No. 36 comes back out from the ground, he will personally wash him off in the pond.
Synthesist
The Synthesis Shop.
The Black Cat Synthesis Shop is run by No. 32 and No. 192. The player can climb the ladder to access the Rooftop and claim treasure.
Cemetery
The Cemetery.
The Cemetery is where Black Mages bury those who have "stopped" (died). During the first visit to the Village, No. 288 and No. 56 can be found here. No. 56 is particularly affected by his friend, No. 36, being buried.
Items
- Virgo Stellazzio coin
- Elixir
- Gysahl Greens
- Ether
- 2000 gil
- 843 gil
- Black Belt (disc 2/3 only)
Quests
Mognet
Template:See Also When the party first meets Mogryo in the Black Mage Village, he will have a letter:
| To Conde Petie |
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From Stiltzkin to Mogryo I'm becoming familiar with the geography of They exchange a special greeting I think it was "Rally-ho"! |
He sends a letter to Mocchi at the Iifa Tree:
| Vivi's Eyes |
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From Mogryo to Mocchi A kid named Vivi came to the Black I wanted to say "Good luck!" to him, I'm on your side, Vivi! |
After the party has returned from Terra they can start a side quest to fix Mognet Central by talking to Kupo in Alexandria. As part of this chain of letters Atla in Burmecia sends a letter to Mogryo:
| That Special Something |
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From Atla to Mogryo We haven't been receiving mail, because the I wonder how we can fix it? Kupo? Do you think there's a special item |
Mogryo in response sends a letter to Kumoon in Ipsen's Castle:
| Rare Item |
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From Mogryo to Kumool I heard that the machine in Mognet Central I wonder where you can find one? Kupo? |
Black Belt add-on
Village shop.
Upon first arriving in the village, the player will be subjected to numerous ATEs. Before talking to the shopkeeper further north, the player must wait until the ATE "Everyday Life" first appears on screen and watch it before any others on the list. The black mage ponders his life as a shopkeeper. The player can then visit the shop and speak with the shopkeeper, choosing the option, "I'll have the usual".
He will abandon his position behind the counter to rummage through his inventory, which gives the player the space to climb the ladder behind his counter and retrieve the Black Belt from the chest above. If the player does not follow these steps, then they can go to the roof of the shop via the ladder in the synthesis shop to hear the shopkeeper talking about "the usual." After hearing this, the player can go back down into the shop and get the shopkeeper to move.
Gramophone at the inn
Gramophone activated.
If the player buys the the key items Doga Artifact and Une's Mirror in the Treno Auction House and then examines the gramophone at the inn, the background music will change to "Doga and Unei's Theme" from Final Fantasy III.
Blu Mag
The party can battle Myconids and Zemzeletts in the Dead Forest before entering the village. Quina can Eat these to learn Mighty Guard and White Wind respectively.
In the forest surrounding the village on the world map the party can battle Griffins, which can also be eaten to learn White Wind.
Shops
Black Cat Synthesis Shop
| Item | Price | Components |
|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Sword | 300 | Dagger, Mage Masher |
| The Ogre | 700 | Mage Masher x2 |
| Exploda | 1000 | Mage Masher, Mythril Dagger |
| Rune Tooth | 2000 | Mythril Dagger x2 |
| Cotton Robe | 1000 | Wrist, Steepled Hat |
| Silk Robe | 2000 | Silk Shirt, Bandana |
| Desert Boots | 300 | Leather Hat, Leather Shirt |
| Yellow Scarf | 400 | Feather Hat, Steepled Hat |
| Glass Buckle | 500 | Glass Armlet, Leather Wrist |
| Germinas Boots | 900 | Desert Boots, Fork |
| Cachusha | 1000 | Magus Hat, Rubber Helm |
| Coral Ring | 1200 | Lightning Staff, Rod |
| Gold Choker | 1300 | Linen Cuirass, Soft |
| Magician Shoes | 1500 | Germinas Boots, Bone Wrist |
| Barette | 1800 | Needle Fork, Barbut |
| Power Belt | 2000 | Glass Buckle, Chain Mail |
| Madain's Ring | 3000 | Bone Wrist, Stardust Rod |
| Fairy Earrings | 3200 | Magic Armlet, Soft |
| Extension | 3500 | Lamia's Tiara, Multina Racket |
| Reflect Ring | 7000 | Anklet, Madain's Ring |
Black Cat Synthesis Shop (Disc 4)
| Item | Price | Components |
|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Sword | 300 | Dagger, Mage Masher |
| The Ogre | 700 | Mage Masher x2 |
| Exploda | 1000 | Mage Masher, Mythril Dagger |
| Rune Tooth | 2000 | Mythril Dagger x2 |
| Angel Bless | 9000 | Mythril Dagger, Gladius |
| Sargatanas | 12000 | Gladius, Zorlin Shape |
| Masamune | 16000 | Zorlin Shape, Orichalcon |
| Duel Claws | 16000 | Dragon's Claws, Tiger Fangs |
| Priest's Racket | 11000 | Air Racket, Cachusha |
| Bracer | 24000 | Battle Boots, Venetia Shield |
| Gauntlets | 8000 | Mythril Gloves, Dragon Wrist |
| Golden Skullcap | 15000 | Gold Helmet, Gold Hairpin |
| Circlet | 20000 | Coronet, Rosetta Ring |
| Grand Helmet | 20000 | Cross Helmet, Power Belt |
| Rubber Suit | 20000 | Minerva's Plate, Egoist's Armlet |
| Brave Suit | 26000 | Mythril Vest, Mythril Rod |
| Light Robe | 20000 | Magician Robe, Glass Armlet |
| Grand Armor | 45000 | Mythril Sword, Mythril Armor |
| Desert Boots | 300 | Leather Hat, Leather Shirt |
| Yellow Scarf | 400 | Feather Hat, Steepled Hat |
| Glass Buckle | 500 | Glass Armlet, Leather Wrist |
| Germinas Boots | 900 | Desert Boots, Fork |
| Gold Choker | 1300 | Linen Cuirass, Soft |
| Running Shoes | 12000 | Battle Boots, Emerald |
| Rosetta Ring | 24000 | Madain's Ring, Holy Lance |
| Garnet | 350 | Ore, Remedy |
| Amethyst | 200 | Ore, Annoyntment |
| Peridot | 100 | Ore, Soft |
| Sapphire | 200 | Ore, Antidote |
| Opal | 100 | Ore, Potion |
| Topaz | 100 | Ore, Eye Drops |
| Lapis Lazuli | 400 | Ore, Dead Pepper |
No. 163's Medicine Shop
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Potion | 50 |
| Hi-Potion | 200 |
| Phoenix Down | 150 |
| Echo Screen | 50 |
| Soft | 100 |
| Antidote | 50 |
| Eye Drops | 50 |
| Magic Tag (Disc 4 Only) | 100 |
| Vaccine (Disc 4 Only) | 100 |
| Remedy | 300 |
| Annoyntment | 150 |
| Tent | 800 |
No. 239's Weapon & Armor Shop
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Mage Masher | 500 |
| Mythril Dagger | 950 |
| Gladius | 2300 |
| Stardust Rod | 760 |
| Mage Staff | 320 |
| Flame Staff | 1100 |
| Ice Staff | 980 |
| Lightning Staff | 1200 |
| Oak Staff | 2400 |
| Mythril Fork | 4700 |
| Leather Wrist | 200 |
| Glass Armlet | 250 |
| Bone Wrist | 330 |
| Mythril Armlet | 500 |
| Magic Armlet | 1000 |
| Leather Hat | 150 |
| Feather Hat | 200 |
| Steepled Hat | 260 |
| Headgear | 330 |
| Magus Hat | 400 |
| Bandana | 500 |
| Mage's Hat | 600 |
| Lamia's Tiara | 800 |
| Ritual Hat | 1000 |
| Silk Shirt | 400 |
| Leather Plate | 530 |
| Bronze Vest | 670 |
| Chain Plate | 810 |
| Mythril Vest | 1180 |
| Adaman Vest | 1600 |
| Magician Cloak | 1850 |
| Survival Vest | 2900 |
No.239's Equipment Shop (Disc 4)
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Wizard Rod | 3990 |
| Siren's Flute | 7000 |
| High Mage Staff | 6000 |
| Thief Hat | 7100 |
| Holy Miter | 8300 |
| Dark Gear | 16300 |
Enemies
Battle background in the Dead Forest.
Musical themes
Template:Listen The theme of the village is called "Black Mage Village" and is a remix of "Vivi's Theme". The theme "Unrequited Love" plays during Zidane's recital of his story during the night. It is a variation of "Zidane's Theme".
Also, in disc 4, if the player has Une's Mirror and Doga's Artifact, "Doga and Unei's Theme" will play upon examining the gramophone at the Inn.
Other appearances
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The Black Mage Village.
The Black Mage Village appears in the background during Field Music Sequences featuring Final Fantasy IX music.
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Gallery
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Trivia
- When the party first enters the village, the black mages run around saying, "The humans are here". Incidentally, none of the current party members at the time are human (Zidane = Genome, Garnet = Summoner, Vivi = Black Mage, Quina = Qu). This serves to highlight the childlike naivety of the Black Mages, as well as their fear of humans finding their secluded village.
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