Meriphataud Mountains

The Meriphataud Mountains is an area in Final Fantasy XI, located in the Aragoneu region. Its harsh badlands are home to equally harsh creatures that can survive in the climate, such as the Yagudo, whose base of operations, Castle Oztroja, may only be reached from here.

Location[]

Galesmouth refers to the series of crevasses and cliffs of the fractured land just south of Drogaroga's spine. These faults in the earth impede passage, requiring travelers to either make a circuitous route through the Galesmouth or take the long road around it.

Story[]

The Echo Awakens: The player must obtain a key item, Seedspall Astrum, from the Yagudo in Meriphataud Mountains, as well as two similar key items from the two analogous Beastman races, the Orcs and Quadav, in Jugner Forest and Pashhow Marshlands, respectively.

Landmarks[]

Drogaroga's Spine[]

Drogaroga's Spine is a formation of cermet running in and above the Meriphataud Mountains at various places. It is fabled to be the spine of the mythical dragon Drogaroga, who is said to have existed at the beginning of Vana'diel. However, a connection between it and the crags or lines of cermet found throughout the land is more likely.

Stone Monument[]

Position: (J-10)

This monument, placed in the southeastern corner of the Galesmouth, was written by Enid Ironheart, daughter of the legendary explorer Gwynham Ironheart. The monument reads:

Drogaroga's Spine: Tarutaru for "Spine of the Heavenly Dragon". It is made of that same mysterious white material as the holy crags.
However, this is the first I've seen so exposed. A good portion of it is suspended in open space, no less.
In San d'Oria, the papsque claims that they were monuments built by Altana in honor of the Elvaan. All believed him, but I feel that this cannot be true.
This is merely conjecture, but I feel they resemble some kind of road or pipeline... But carrying what? If only I could show my father.
The white crags, spines, points, and lines... What did my father discover at the end of his journey? I wish I knew.
Enid Ironheart, 778 Crystal Era.

Connected Areas[]

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Enemies[]

Axe Beak
Black Bat*(from dusk to dawn)
Boggart
Bogy*(at night)
Coeurl
Crane Fly
Earth Elemental*(during dust storms or sand storms)
Fire Elemental*(during hot spells or heat waves)
Goblin Ambusher
Goblin Butcher
Goblin Digger
Goblin Gambler

Goblin Leecher
Goblin Mugger
Goblin Tinkerer
Hill Lizard
Jubjub
Night Bats*(from dusk to dawn)
Raptor
Scavenging Hound*(at night)
Stag Beetle
Wandering Sapling
Will-o'-the-Wisp*(during foggy weather)
Yagudo Mendicant

Yagudo Persecutor
Yagudo Piper
Yagudo Priest
Yagudo Theologist
Yagudo Votary
Yagudo's Elemental*(assists Yagudo Mendicant)
Zombie*(at night)

Notorious Monsters[]

Garrison Enemies[]

Yagudo Follower
Yagudo Priest
Yagudo Theologist
Yagudo Votary
Yagudo Missionary*(Garrison leader)

Expeditionary Force Enemies[]

Confrontation Enemies[]

Tsaagan

Voidwatch Enemies[]

Lord Asag

Musical themes[]

No background music plays in the Meriphataud Mountains, but "Battle Theme" plays when the player fights a battle solo, and "Battle Theme #2" plays when the player fights a battle in a party.