Salamand is a snowy town in Final Fantasy II. It is northwest of Poft. According to the Japanese novelization, this is the birthplace of the protagonist, Firion, as well as where Borghen hails from.
Story[]
The town's male population was captured by the empire of Palamecia and used as slave labor, mining Mythril in Semitt Falls. Josef's house is in the northeastern part of town. He wants Firion and his allies to prove themselves by rescuing the townspeople, and after Paul and Firion save his daughter Nelly from the Empire, who had blackmailed Josef with her life, he advises on how to steal the Mythril from the claws of Palamecia.
When Firion learns the Goddess's Bell is in the snow cave north of Salamand, Josef tells him that he has an old ice sled in Semitt Falls. He accompanies them to retrieve the sled from the falls. After his death, the townspeople are devastated.
Shops[]
Armor Shop[]
The armor shop of Salamand.
| Item | Cost (DoS onwards) | Cost (Origins) |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze Shield | 150 gil | 200 gil |
| Bronze Helm | 150 gil | 200 gil |
| Bronze Armor | 200 gil | 400 gil |
| Bronze Gloves | 150 gil | 300 gil |
Weapon Shop[]
The weapon shop of Salamand.
| Item | Cost (DoS onwards) | Cost (Origins) |
|---|---|---|
| Mace | 150 gil | 500 gil |
| Longsword | 200 gil | 600 gil |
| Battle Axe | 250 gil | 800 gil |
| Longbow | 150 gil | 250 gil |
Item Shop[]
The item shop of Salamand.
| Item | Cost (DoS onwards') | Cost (Origins) |
|---|---|---|
| Potion | 30 gil | 50 gil |
| Hi-Potion | 150 gil | 500 gil |
| Eye Drops | 40 gil | 100 gil |
| Antidote | 30 gil | 200 gil |
| Cross | 50 gil | 1,000 gil |
| Mallet | 60 gil | 2,000 gil |
| Maiden's Kiss | 500 gil | 2,500 gil |
| Gold Needle | 500 gil | 2,500 gil |
| Phoenix Down | 500 gil | 5,000 gil |
| Ether | 1,000 gil | 2,500 gil |
| Cottage | 2,000 gil | 5,000 gil |
| Elixir | 50,000 gil | 50,000 gil |
Magic Shop[]
The magic shop of Salamand.
| Item | Cost (DoS onwards) | Cost (Origins) |
|---|---|---|
| Life Tome | 1,000 gil | 1,500 gil |
| Sap Tome | 1,000 gil | 1,500 gil |
| Warp Tome | 1,000 gil | 1,500 gil |
| Teleport Tome | 1,000 gil | 1,500 gil |
Enemies[]
Outside, before Cyclone[]
- [18.8%] Goblin x0-4, Goblin Guard x1-4
- [18.8%] Goblin x4-7
- [18.8%] Vampire Thorn x1-3
- [18.8%] Soldier
- [9.4%] Hornet x7, Queen Bee
- [9.4%] Sasquatch x1-5
- [4.7%] Goblin Guard x2-7
- [1.6%] Sprinter x1-3
Outside, after Cyclone[]
- Sergeant x0-7, Sorcerer x0-6, Captain
- Sergeant x2-4, Sorcerer x2-4, Werepanther x0-2
- Big Horn x1-4
- Bomb x0-2, Captain x1-2, Hill Gigas
Musical themes[]
The background music that plays in Salamand is the Final Fantasy II "Town" Theme.
Gallery[]
Etymology[]
Despite "salamander" (the word on which the name of the town is based) being a creature associated with fire, Salamand is a snowy town. Salamander is a mythological reptile believed to be able to breathe and resist fire. In legends, ancient alchemists are said to use Salamanders to determine the heat of the fire necessary to turn lead to gold.