Mount Gulg (Final Fantasy)

Mount Gulg, also known as Mount Gulug and Gurgu Volcano, is a location from the original Final Fantasy. It is located near Crescent Lake, and is accessible only by canoe.

The volcano's interior is mostly lava, a type of damage floor that hurts party members as they walk on it. Several of the sublevels' staircases are difficult to find, requiring treks through huge lava-filled expanses. Other levels involve navigation through maze-like rooms with multiple dead ends and treasure chests. Most of the enemies in Mount Gulg are Fire-based, so the party's Black Mage or Red Mage should make use of Blizzard and Blizzara spells.

Story[]

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After meeting Lukahn at Crescent Lake, the Warriors of Light head to Mount Gulg to destroy the Fire Fiend Marilith. After defeating her at the crystal room, they restore the Fire Crystal.

Items[]

Mount Gulg artwork from an issue of *Nintendo Power*.

Item	Location
Mythril Helm	B2
1,520 gil	B2
4,150 gil	B2
750 gil	B2
1,520 gil	B2
1,760 gil	B2
Mythril Gloves	B2
Great Sword	B2
1,455 gil	B2
Hi-Potion	B2
Tent	B2
1,975 gil	B2
Antidote	B2
Phoenix Down	B2
Mythril Axe	B2
Mythril Shield	B2
Gold Needle	B4
2,750 gil	B4
1,750 gil	B4
880 gil	B4
Antidote	B4
Flame Shield	B4
Ice Brand^{[note 1]}	B4
10 gil	B4
155 gil	B4
Cottage	B4
2,000 gil	B4
1,250 gil	B4
Staff	B4
Flame Mail	B5

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Although appearing in two chests in B4, there is only one Ice Brand, as both chests will open when it is obtained.

Enemies[]

B1[]

[24/64] Sphinx x1-2
[12/64] Horned Devil x2-5
[12/64] Ogre Mage x1, Ogre Chief x1, Hyenadon x0-2
[9/64] Scorpion x2-6, Minotaur x1-2
[6/64] Ankheg x1-4
[1/64] Gray Ooze x4-7

B2[]

[12/64] Horned Devil x2-5
[12/64] Ogre Mage x1, Ogre Chief x1, Hyenadon x0-2
[12/64] Hill Gigas X1-2, Lizard x0-3
[12/64] Ankheg x1-4
[6/64] Pyrolisk x2-5
[6/64] Fire Hydra x1
[3/64] Gray Ooze x4-7
[1/64] Fire Elemental x1-2
[Step-on-tile] Fire Elemental x1-2
[Step-on-tile] Lava Worm x1

B3[]

[12/64] Hill Gigas x1-2, Lizard x0-3
[12/64] Ogre Mage x1, Ogre Chief x1, Hyenadon x0-2
[12/64] Hellhound x1-2
[12/64] Fire Hydra x1
[6/64] Pyrolisk x2-5
[6/64] Hellhound x0-1, Ogre Mage x1-2
[3/64] Ogre Mage x1-3, Ogre Chief x0-2
[1/64] Fire Elemental x1-2

B4[]

[12/64] Hellhound x1-2
[12/64] Fire Hydra x1
[12/64] Lava Worm x1
[12/64] Minotaur x2-4
[6/64] Fire Gigas x1-2
[6/64] Ogre Mage x1-3, Ogre Chief x0-2
[3/64] Fire Lizard x1
[1/64] Red Dragon x1
[Step-on-tile] Lava Worm x1
[Step-on-tile] Fire Lizard x1

B5[]

[12/64] Lava Worm x1
[12/64] Minotaur x2-4
[12/64] Ogre Mage x1-3, Ogre Chief x0-2
[12/64] Fire Gigas x1-2
[6/64] Hellhound x0-1, Ogre Mage x1-2
[6/64] Fire Elemental x1-2
[3/64] Fire Lizard x1
[1/64] Red Dragon x1
[Step-on-tile] Fire Lizard x1
[Step-on-tile] Red Dragon x1
[Boss] Marilith x1

Musical themes[]

"Gurgu Volcano"

Mount Gulg's theme is named after itself. The song was remixed and included in Final Fantasy IX as its theme for Mount Gulug, and as well in Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon.

Other appearances[]

Final Fantasy Tactics[]

Mount Gulg is mentioned in the errand "Molten Maiden":

Mount Gulg has not erupted for nigh on 5000 years, yet dangers enough remain that few dare venture near. But we did, and it was at the bottom of that deep, dark shaft we saw her: a lady of flame! Locals tell of a young girl who stumbled over the volcano's rim, thought the truth of it we could not say. Nonetheless, we erected a small shrine and offered prayers for the Mount Gulg Maiden.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy[]

The iconic Mount Gulg can be found in story mode overworld, at the Ancient Volcano Ring - Gulg region. It appears as a giant peak with an icy summit surrounded by a frozen lake and forests, mirroring its appearance in the original Final Fantasy. The Gulg Gateway lies here and is the site of a boss battle in all its appearances. The Gateway is the site of the final battle of Chapter 1 of Light to All when Cloud confronts Sephiroth, alluding to the Northern Cave of Final Fantasy VII.

The Circle of Sages at Crescent Lake tell the warriors of the crystals and of Chaos. The Warriors of Light make their way to Mount Gulg to face the fire within.
Description

Mount Gulg is a dungeon in the Final Fantasy realm.

Mount Gulg

Difficulty

Classic

Elite

38

53

Total stamina

Classic

Elite

46

66

Enemies

Target Scores

Mount Gulg - Crystal Sanctum

Afflict Marilith with Blind.
Afflict Marilith with Sleep.

Classic rewards

Completion

First Time

Mastery

2,500 gil

3

Elite rewards

Completion

First Time

Mastery

10,000 gil

3

Other media[]

Since appearing in Final Fantasy, Mount Gulg has become something od a recurring location in the series. It is also alluded to in some games, like in Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy, there is a trade material called "Gulg Steel". A region of Balamb in Final Fantasy VIII is also named "Gaulg Mountains".