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Marquis Elmdore in his castle.
Home to Marquis Elmdore, liege lord of Limberry, this beautiful white castle rests on the shores of Loch Dalla.
Description in The Ivalice Chronicles
Limberry Castle (ランベリー城, Ranberī-jou?) is the stronghold of Marquis Messam Elmdore in Final Fantasy Tactics. The castle is said to be a stunning white structure known colloquially as the "Ivory Fortress".[1] It is where Ramza Beoulve fights Zalera. During the battle, Meliadoul Tengille learns the truth about her father Folmarv Tengille and defects to Ramza's side.
Battle information[]
Limberry Castle Gate[]
| Limberry Castle Gate | |||
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| Units | Additional info | The player need only defeat either Celia or Lettie to win. The Reavers' level is based on the party's. | |
| Conditions | Defeat all enemies | ||
| Weather | Clear day | ||
| Enemy level | 37 (Celia and Lettie) | Recommended level | 38 - 40 |
| Team capacity | 4 + Ramza | Number of teams | 1 |
| Battle Trophies | Echo Herbs | Hidden items |
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| Terrain | Soil, Grassland, Flagstone, Coffer, Stairs | Geomancy | Sinkhole, Tanglevine, Contortion, Will-o'-the-Wisp |
At the gate the party is ambushed by Celia, Lettie, and four Reavers. This battle is easy if Ramza's company is equipped with clothes which are anti-Stop/KO/Charmed, or if they are female so the assassins cannot charm them. Ramza and Luso can learn Ultima from Celia and Lettie during this battle.
Limberry Castle Keep[]
| Limberry Castle Keep | |||
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Additional info | If either Celia or Lettie are defeated, they will transform into Ultima Demons. It is HIGHLY recommended to equip the "Japa Mala" to protect against the Vampire attack. |
| Conditions | Defeat Marquis Elmdore | ||
| Weather | Indoors | ||
| Enemy level | Average: 40 | Recommended level | 41 - 43 |
| Team capacity | 4 + Ramza | Number of teams | 1 |
| Battle Trophies | None | Hidden items |
In the game's original NA release and The Ivalice Chronicles, Elmdore has a full set of Genji equipment and the Masamune sword that can be stolen. This is the ONLY time in the game where these items are available. The items cannot be stolen in the game's PSP port or the original JP version. |
| Terrain | Flagstone, Stone Wall, Carpet, Stairs, Cross Section, Barrier | Geomancy | Contortion, Will-o'-the-Wisp |
The second battle in the castle is against Elmdore, Celia, and Lettie.
Limberry Castle Inner Court[]
| Limberry Castle Inner Court | |||
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6 (Argath, 5 Ultima Demons)
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X X X X X |
Additional info | Argath has the same skillset as Gaffgarion from previous chapters. |
| Conditions | Defeat Argath | ||
| Weather | Clear day | ||
| Enemy level | Average: 35 | Recommended level | 41 - 43 |
| Team capacity | 4 + Ramza | Number of teams | 1 |
| Battle Trophies | None | Hidden items | |
| Terrain | Brick, Wasteland, Grassland, Coffer | Geomancy | Wind Slash, Sinkhole, Tanglevine, Will-o'-the-Wisp |
Ramza has to square off against his old "friend", Argath, this time, as an undead. Deploying someone who can inflict Disable status (e.g. Mustadio, Balthier, Beowulf, or a mystic) is particularly important for this battle. After the battle, Argath cries out for his mother.
Limberry Castle Undercroft[]
| Limberry Castle Undercroft | |||
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Additional info | All basic enemies are undead, so Seal Evil is a great asset. |
| Conditions | Defeat Zalera | ||
| Weather | Indoors | ||
| Enemy level | Average of party's level | Recommended level | N/A |
| Team capacity | 4 + Ramza | Number of teams | 1 |
| Battle Trophies | None | Hidden items |
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| Terrain | Canal, Flagstone, Gravestone, Bridge, Coffin, Cross Section | Geomancy | Torrent, Contortion, Wind Slash |
Finally, Ramza's party proceeds down to the basement for the last battle in this castle and the last encounter with Elmdore—this time in Lucavi form. Equipping Protect Rings beforehand will help guard against some of the status attacks he uses on the party. Meliadoul will also help them out here and after the battle, joins Ramza's company.
Errands[]
Errands become available after the storyline events at the castle.
| Name (PS name) | Availability | Days | Cost | Bonus | Suggestion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Poescas Depths | Ch.4 | 12–14 | 1500 | Wonder | Samurai Knight Archer Samurai |
| Cellar Dungeon | Ch.4 | 11–13 | 1500 | Wonder | Archer |
| Monster Mansion (Uninvited Guests) |
Ch.4 | 8–13 | 3050 | Payment | Orator |
| Gysahl Greens | Ch.4 | 2–4 | 100 | Artefact | Archer Thief |
| The Wandering Gambler Returns (Wandering Gambler) |
Ch.4[note 1] | 11–13 | 15,000 | — | Dancer Thief Orator |
- ↑ "The Wandering Gambler" errand in Port City of Warjilis needs to be completed first.
Dummied content[]
Gate of Limberry Castle.
A dummied out battlefield for the gate of Limberry Castle exists within the game data, even if no battle takes place on it during the actual game. If the player accesses this map with a cheating device, it appears fully playable without glitches. However, the barred gate in the front is impassible, lending credence that it may have been intended for a cutscene as there is no way for characters to get past the wall normally, unless the player equips Ignore Elevation/Teleport or uses chocobos to scale it.
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