Nalbina Fortress

Nalbina Fortress
(ナルビナ城塞, Narubina-jousai?)
Background information
Type	Fortress
Region	Dalmasca
Affiliation(s)	Kingdom of Nabradia
Residents	Jovy July the Streetear Gibbs and Deweg
Gameplay details
Items	See treasures Many found in shops
Quests	Hunts: Atomos, Roblon, Goliath, Deathscythe, Carrot July the Streetear No More Heroes?

Nalbina Fortress is a location in the world of Ivalice in Final Fantasy XII. It is a fortress that once belonged to the Kingdom of Nabradia located just northeast of Rabanastre, marking the border of Dalmasca and Nabradia. The inside of the fortress itself is also an unrevisitable location that serves as the game's prologue. Beneath it lie the Nalbina Dungeons.

Profile

Sage Knowledge

See also: Sage Knowledge

A fortress built on an oasis located between the old kingdoms of Dalmasca and Nabradia. Defended by high ridges and barren sands, long it stood firm against generations of aggressors. Nalbina Fortress and the merchant town that sprung up in its shadow made the area a focal point for local commerce. The treaty to end hostilities in the war with Archadia was signed at Nalbina, yet immediately after the signing, the Dalmascan king was slain, and as a result, the Kingdom of Dalmasca came under complete Archadian Imperial rule. In the two years since the war and occupation by Archadian forces, the fortress has become a key strategic stronghold against the distant, yet ever-threatening, Rozarrian Empire. Works continue to this day to repair the damage which the fortress suffered during the war. Recently, markets where antiques and rarities can readily be had have sprung up in the outer wards of the fortress, taking advantage of the steady flow of traffic which passes through this midpoint between Rabanastre and Nabudis. It is this pivotal location that gives the fortress its unique character. Many are the travelers who visit Nalbina Fortress to witness this ever-booming oasis that refuses to silt over in neglect, or crumble before the blistering winds of war.

Sage Knowledge 43, Nalbina Fortress

Story

See also: Battle of Nalbina Fortress

It was here, during the Battle of Nalbina Fortress, that the Knights of Dalmasca were decimated, and Prince Rasler succumbed to the arrow of an imperial soldier. A short while later, King Raminas was assassinated in the royal apartments, marking the end of autonomous rule for Dalmasca. A young soldier named Reks also died as a result of being wounded in the assassination, and Dalmasca's Captain Basch fon Ronsenburg was charged with the crimes.

After the imperials took control of Nalbina Fortress, it is now primarily used as a prison. The city itself has been rebuilt, and now contains a thriving market and an airship dock. Soldiers are plentiful, guarding the access to Mosphoran Highwaste, and those wanting to visit the aerodrome are escorted through the fortress.

Locations

Aerodrome

The aerodrome is accessed by being escorted by an imperial soldier into the fortress. The East Ivalice Company provides flights to Rabanastre, Balfonheim and Archades for 210 gil, and it also has docks for private airships.

Nalbina Fortress

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Treasures

See also: Treasure (Final Fantasy XII)

During the game's prologue, that also works as a tutorial, the player controls Reks on the Order of the Knights of Dalmasca's quest to save King Raminas from a plot to assassinate him. The player may find two treasures in the Lower Apartments area, and they are both Potions. Later on the player may visit the town that has sprung outside the fortress, but it has no treasures to be found.

The treasures found are not changed in the Zodiac versions.

Lower Apartments

Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Normal Treasure
1	100%	0%	Potion
2	100%	0%	Potion

Notable citizens

• Jovy
• July the Streetear
• Gibbs and Deweg

Quests

Hunts

See also: Hunt (Final Fantasy XII)

Burrogh.

Atomos is a Rank III Mark whose hunt becomes available after felling Judge Bergan at Mt Bur-Omisace. Atomos can be found in the Northern Skirts area of the Mosphoran Highwaste. The hunt is petitioned by Burrogh in Jajim Bazaar, Nalbina.

The Roblon is a Rank VI Mark whose hunt also becomes available after felling Bergan. Roblon can be found in the Overlooking Eternity area of the Nabreus Deadlands reached via a hidden path in the northwest part of The Slumbermead. The hunt is petitioned by Morgen.

The Goliath is a Rank VI Mark whose hunt can be undertaken after the events in the Draklor Laboratory. The Goliath is found in the Hall of Slumbering Might area of the Necrohol of Nabudis after being petitioned by Barrong.

The Deathscythe is a Rank VI Mark whose hunt can also be undertaken after the events in Draklor Laboratory. Deathscythe can be found in the Cloister of the Highborn area of the Necrohol of Nabudis, but to spawn it, the player must go to the Cloister of the Highborn and reduce one character's health to less than 10%. The hunt is petitioned by Popol.

Carrot is a Rank VII Elite Mark whose hunt becomes available after felling Judge Bergan at Mt Bur-Omisace. It is a giant malboro petitioned by Zammadria in the aerodrome.

Each of the hunts and their petitioners are part of the Jovy sidequest (see below).

July the Streetear

Main article: July

The party can meet July after obtaining the Dawn Shard, until defeating the boss at Mt Bur-Omisace. The player can take the Rabanastre–Nalbina skyferry to reach July, who is in the West Barbician zone of Nalbina Fortress. Completing the quest removes the blockade to Mosphoran Highwaste early.

No More Heroes?

Jovy in Nalbina.

Main article: Jovy

Jovy is a seeq living in Nalbina who knew Vaan's elder brother Reks. After completing all the hunts at Nalbina, the player gets a scene with Jovy and some items.

Shops

The inventory for the various shops changes throughout the game. These items may not all be available at the same time.

Nalbina is a good place to visit at the beginning of the game since the assortment available in shops is much better than in Rabanastre at that time.

Weapons of War

Original

Name	Cost
Altair	500 gil
Longsword	700 gil
Mage Masher	700 gil
Silver Bow	1,000 gil
Iron Sword	1,200 gil
Oak Staff	400 gil
After defeating Judge Bergan
Flame Staff	2,400 gil
Storm Staff	2,400 gil
Glacial Staff	2,400 gil
Flametongue	5,200 gil
Loxley Bow	5,200 gil
War Hammer	5,200 gil
Crossbow	5,200 gil
Healing Rod	3,000 gil
Betelgeuse	5,400 gil
Kogarasumaru	5,600 gil
Ashura	5,600 gil
Miter	5,000 gil
Storm Spear	5,800 gil
Iron Pole	5,300 gil
Hornito	5,800 gil
Arc Scale	5,500 gil
Demonsbane	6,000 gil
Giant Stonebow	6,000 gil
Slasher	6,000 gil
Avenger	6,000 gil
Magoroku	6,600 gil
Paramina Crossbow	6,600 gil
Gaia Rod	3,300 gil
Icebrand	7,000 gil
Ras Algethi	7,000 gil
Sakura-saezuri	7,000 gil
Golden Staff	3,500 gil

Zodiac

Name	Cost
Mace	550 gil
Bowgun	880 gil
Rod	510 gil
Oak Staff	450 gil
After Barheim Passage
Longsword	800 gil
Cypress Pole	960 gil
Silver Bow	720 gil
Capella	900 gil
Iron Hammer	900 gil
Mage Masher	640 gil

Antiqued Armors

Original

Name	Cost
Headguard	300 gil
Leather Breastplate	300 gil
Pointy Hat	300 gil
Silken Shirt	300 gil
Bronze Helm	700 gil
Bronze Armor	700 gil
Leather Shield	600 gil
Leather Headgear	500 gil
Bronze Chestplate	500 gil
Topkapi Hat	500 gil
Kilimweave Shirt	500 gil
After defeating Judge Bergan
Pirate Hat	4,000 gil
Viking Coat	4,000 gil
Sorcerer's Hat	4,000 gil
Sorcerer's Habit	4,000 gil
Close Helmet	4,900 gil
Demon Mail	4,900 gil
Flame Shield	3,200 gil
Goggle Mask	4,900 gil
Metal Jerkin	4,900 gil
Black Cowl	4,900 gil
Black Garb	4,900 gil
Bone Helm	5,900 gil
Bone Mail	5,900 gil
Diamond Shield	3,900 gil

Zodiac

Name	Cost
Headgear	200 gil
Chromed Leathers	200 gil
Magick Curch	200 gil
Light Woven Shirt	200 gil
Leather Helm	250 gil
Leather Armor	300 gil
Leather Shield	300 gil
Leather Cap	100 gil
Leather Clothing	100 gil
Cotton Cap	100 gil
Cotton Shirt	100 gil
After Barheim Passage
Headgear	300 gil
Leather Breastplate	300 gil
Pointy Hat	300 gil
Silken Shirt	300 gil
Bronze Helm	450 gil
Bronze Armor	500 gil
Buckler	500 gil

Mysterious Magicks

Original

Name	Cost
Cure	200 gil
Poisona	200 gil
Blindna	200 gil
Fire	200 gil
Thunder	200 gil
Blizzard	200 gil
Slow	200 gil
Blind	200 gil
Protect	200 gil
Poison	500 gil
After defeating Judge Bergan
Curaga	3,200 gil
Dispel	4,500 gil
Bio	4,900 gil
Fira	3,000 gil
Thundara	3,000 gil
Blizzara	3,000 gil
Countdown	3,100 gil
Stop	3,700 gil
Haste	3,400 gil
Toxify	4,100 gil
Vanish	4,900 gil
Death	5,200 gil
Vanishga	8,700 gil

Zodiac

Name	Cost
Blindna	200 gil
Cure	200 gil
Thunder	200 gil
Fire	180 gil
Slow	200 gil
After obtaining Shadestone
Dark	500 gil
After Barheim Passage
Poisona	320 gil
Vox	300 gil
Blizzard	240 gil
Immobilize	500 gil

Portentous Provisions

Original

Name	Cost
Potion	70 gil
Antidote	50 gil
Eye Drops	50 gil
Phoenix Down	250 gil
Echo Herbs	50 gil
Onion Arrows	100 gil
Onion Bolts	100 gil
Onion Shot	100 gil
Onion Bombs	100 gil
After defeating Judge Bergan
Gold Needle	100 gil
Alarm Clock	50 gil
Handkerchief	50 gil
Hi-Potion	210 gil
Bacchus's Wine	120 gil
Smelling Salts	50 gil
Remedy	400 gil

Zodiac

Name	Cost
Echo Herbs	50 gil
Antidote	50 gil
Eye Drops	50 gil
Potion	60 gil
Onion Arrows	100 gil
Onion Bolts	100 gil
Onion Shot	100 gil
Onion Bombs	100 gil
After obtaining Shadestone
Phoenix Down	200 gil
After Ba'Gamnan in Lhusu Mines
Chronos Tear	60 gil
Gold Needle	80 gil
Prince's Kiss	50 gil
Handkerchief	50 gil
After Ondore's Estate
Nu Khai Sand	50 gil
After Vossler joins (Ogir-Yensa Sandsea)
Hi-Potion	180 gil
After defeating Judge Bergan
Remedy	400 gil
After learning Balthier's past at Phon Coast
Bacchus's Wine	120 gil
After visiting Archades
X-Potion	520 gil

Troublesome Technicks

Original

Name	Cost
First Aid	700 gil
Poach	7,000 gil
After defeating Judge Bergan
Charge	1,700 gil
Horology	2,000 gil
Souleater	6,400 gil
Traveler	6,700 gil
Numerology	2,048 gil
Shear	3,600 gil
Achilles	8,800 gil
Gil Toss	2,000 gil
Charm	5,000 gil
Sight Unseeing	6,800 gil
Infuse	2,000 gil

Zodiac

Name	Cost
Libra	400 gil
After obtaining Shadestone
First Aid	600 gil
After Ba'Gamnan in Lhusu Mines
Charge	1,500 gil
After the Leviathan
Horology	2,000 gil
After Ondore's Estate
Poach	5,000 gil
After defeating Belias
Traveler	4,800 gil
After visiting Mt Bur-Omisace
Souleater	6,000 gil

Morning Star Gambits

Main article: Gambits

Name Cost Ally: any 50 gil Ally: party leader 50 gil Ally: HP < 80% 50 gil Ally: HP < 70% 50 gil Ally: HP < 60% 50 gil Ally: HP < 50% 50 gil Ally: HP < 40% 50 gil Ally: HP < 30% 50 gil Ally: HP < 20% 50 gil Ally: MP < 80% 50 gil Ally: MP < 70% 50 gil Ally: MP < 60% 50 gil Ally: MP < 50% 50 gil Ally: MP < 40% 50 gil Ally: MP < 30% 50 gil Ally: MP < 20% 50 gil Ally: status = Sleep 50 gil Ally: status = Confuse 50 gil Ally: status = HP Critical 50 gil Foe: any 50 gil Foe: targeting leader 100 gil Foe: targeting self 100 gil Foe: targeting ally 100 gil Foe: HP = 100% 50 gil Foe: HP ≧ 70% 50 gil Foe: HP ≧ 50% 50 gil Foe: HP ≧ 30% 50 gil Foe: status = Sleep 50 gil Foe: status = Oil 50 gil Foe: status = Disable 50 gil Foe: status = Immobilize 50 gil Foe: status = Reflect 50 gil Foe: status = HP Critical 50 gil Foe: flying 100 gil Self 50 gil After obtaining Dawn Shard Ally: HP < 100% 50 gil Ally: HP < 90% 50 gil Ally: HP < 10% 50 gil Ally: MP < 100% 50 gil Ally: MP < 90% 50 gil Ally: MP < 10% 50 gil Ally: status = Stop 70 gil Ally: status = Reverse 50 gil Ally: status = Slow 50 gil Ally: status = Lure 50 gil Ally: status = Berserk 50 gil Ally: item AMT ≧ 10 100 gil Foe: furthest 50 gil Foe: nearest 50 gil Foe: HP ≧ 1,000 50 gil Foe: HP ≧ 500 50 gil Foe: HP < 1,000 50 gil Foe: HP < 500 50 gil Foe: status = Blind 50 gil Foe: status = Silence 50 gil Foe: status = Reverse 50 gil Foe: undead 100 gil Foe: character HP = 100% 100 gil Foe: item AMT ≧ 10 300 gil After defeating Judge Bergan Ally: lowest HP 50 gil Ally: strongest weapon 50 gil Ally: lowest defense 50 gil Ally: lowest magick resist 50 gil Foe: highest HP 50 gil Foe: lowest HP 50 gil Foe: highest max HP 50 gil Foe: lowest max HP 50 gil Foe: highest MP 50 gil Foe: lowest MP 50 gil Foe: highest max MP 50 gil Foe: lowest max MP 50 gil Foe: highest level 50 gil Foe: lowest level 50 gil Foe: highest strength 50 gil Foe: lowest strength 50 gil Foe: highest magick power 50 gil Foe: lowest magick power 50 gil Foe: highest speed 50 gil Foe: lowest speed 50 gil Foe: highest defense 50 gil Foe: highest magick resist 50 gil Foe: HP ≧ 3,000 50 gil Foe: HP ≧ 2,000 50 gil Foe: HP < 3,000 50 gil Foe: HP < 2,000 50 gil Foe: status = Protect 50 gil Foe: status = Shell 50 gil Foe: status = Haste 50 gil Foe: status = Bravery 50 gil Foe: status = Faith 50 gil Foe: character status = Blind 100 gil Foe: character status = Silence 100 gil Foe: character status = HP Critical 100 gil Foe: character MP ≧ 90% 100 gil Foe: character MP ≧ 70% 100 gil Foe: character MP ≧ 50% 100 gil Foe: character MP ≧ 30% 100 gil Foe: character MP ≧ 10% 100 gil Foe: character MP < 90% 100 gil Foe: character MP < 70% 100 gil Foe: character MP < 50% 100 gil Foe: character MP < 30% 100 gil Foe: character MP < 10% 100 gil Foe: character HP ≧ 90% 100 gil Foe: character HP ≧ 70% 100 gil Foe: character HP ≧ 50% 100 gil

Name Cost Foe: character HP ≧ 30% 100 gil Foe: character HP ≧ 10% 100 gil Foe: character HP < 90% 100 gil Foe: character HP < 70% 100 gil Foe: character HP < 50% 100 gil Foe: character HP < 30% 100 gil Foe: character HP < 10% 100 gil After visiting Draklor Laboratory Ally: status = KO 50 gil Ally: status = Stone 50 gil Ally: status = Petrify 50 gil Ally: status = Doom 50 gil Ally: status = Blind 50 gil Ally: status = Poison 50 gil Ally: status = Silence 50 gil Ally: status = Sap 50 gil Ally: status = Oil 50 gil Ally: status = Disable 50 gil Ally: status = Immobilize 50 gil Ally: status = Disease 50 gil Ally: status = Protect 50 gil Ally: status = Shell 50 gil Ally: status = Haste 50 gil Ally: status = Bravery 50 gil Ally: status = Faith 50 gil Ally: status = Invisible 50 gil Ally: status = Regen 50 gil Ally: status = Float 50 gil Ally: status = Bubble 50 gil Foe: HP ≧ 10,000 50 gil Foe: HP ≧ 5,000 50 gil Foe: HP < 10,000 50 gil Foe: HP < 5,000 50 gil Foe: status = Petrify 50 gil Foe: status = Stop 50 gil Foe: status = Confuse 50 gil Foe: status = Doom 50 gil Foe: status = Poison 50 gil Foe: status = Sap 50 gil Foe: status = Slow 50 gil Foe: status = Disease 50 gil Foe: status = Regen 50 gil Foe: status = Berserk 50 gil Foe: character status = Bravery 100 gil Self: HP < 100% 50 gil Self: HP < 90% 50 gil Self: HP < 80% 50 gil Self: HP < 70% 50 gil Self: HP < 60% 50 gil Self: HP < 50% 50 gil Self: HP < 40% 50 gil Self: HP < 30% 50 gil Self: HP < 20% 50 gil Self: HP < 10% 50 gil Self: MP < 100% 50 gil Self: MP < 90% 50 gil Self: MP < 80% 50 gil Self: MP < 70% 50 gil Self: MP < 60% 50 gil Self: MP < 50% 50 gil Self: MP < 40% 50 gil Self: MP < 30% 50 gil Self: MP < 20% 50 gil Self: MP < 10% 50 gil Self: status = Petrify 50 gil Self: status = Doom 50 gil Self: status = Blind 50 gil Self: status = Poison 50 gil Self: status = Silence 50 gil Self: status = Sap 50 gil Self: status = Oil 50 gil Self: status = Reverse 50 gil Self: status = Immobilize 50 gil Self: status = Slow 50 gil Self: status = Disease 50 gil Self: status = Lure 50 gil Self: status = Protect 50 gil Self: status = Shell 50 gil Self: status = Haste 50 gil Self: status = Bravery 50 gil Self: status = Faith 50 gil Self: status = Reflect 50 gil Self: status = Invisible 50 gil Self: status = Regen 50 gil Self: status = Float 50 gil Self: status = Bubble 50 gil Self: status = HP Critical 50 gil After receiving Treaty-Blade Foe: HP ≧ 100,000 50 gil Foe: HP ≧ 50,000 50 gil Foe: HP < 100,000 50 gil Foe: HP < 50,000 50 gil Foe: fire-weak 500 gil Foe: lightning-weak 500 gil Foe: ice-weak 500 gil Foe: earth-weak 500 gil Foe: water-weak 500 gil Foe: wind-weak 500 gil Foe: holy-weak 500 gil Foe: dark-weak 500 gil Foe: fire-vulnerable 250 gil Foe: lightning-vulnerable 250 gil Foe: ice-vulnerable 250 gil Foe: earth-vulnerable 250 gil Foe: water-vulnerable 250 gil Foe: wind-vulnerable 250 gil Foe: holy-vulnerable 250 gil Foe: dark-vulnerable 250 gil

Maps

Nalbina Town

The map is automatically received.

Nalbina Fortress

The map is automatically received.

Musical themes

"Nalbina Fortress"

During the prologue, the music that plays is "Into the Fortress", which returns in Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings as a mission theme. When Vaan revisits the area, the song "Nalbina Fortress" plays. A piano arrangement of the theme is included on the Piano Collections: Final Fantasy XII album.

Other appearances

Final Fantasy XIV

Nalbina Fortress is mentioned as the location where, 30 years ago, Prince Rasler B'nargin Dalmasca held off the Garlean Empire's advance against Dalmasca for 6 months, but eventually failed and died. It is also known to be connected to the Garamsythe Waterway.

The fortress would be occupied by Garlemald and renamed Castrum Amicitia. 30 years after Dalmasca's fall, at the same time that the Bozjan Resistance was fighting on the Bozjan Southern Front, the Dalmascan resistance successfully reclaimed Nalbina after a hard-fought battle.

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Final Fantasy Record Keeper

Vaan's brother Reks is part of the team trying to stop the assassination set to take place at the signing of Dalmasca's surrender to Archadia.

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Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Portable

Nalbina Fortress is present in this crossover title as a stage.

Gallery

Street vendor.

View outside of the fortress.

Nalbina's waterfall.

Entrance.

View inside the town.

Outside the town.

Gurdy's chocobo stable.

Gambit Shop in Nalbina.

Key art for The Zodiac Age Steam version with Nalbina in the background.