True Moon

The True Moon is a location in Final Fantasy IV: The After Years. Appearing alongside the normal moon, many mistake it for the Red Moon at first. Its appearance causes panic on the planet, the arrival of a second moon and the events unfolding soon after echoing the events of seventeen years ago.

Story[]

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The True Moon is actually a giant spacecraft, used by the Creator to travel across the universe as he uses Crystals to conduct experiments on the evolution of life. When the Creator's planet was abandoned his race lived aboard their fleet and perished before they could find a new home. The True Moon is a remnant of that fleet, and its innermost depths reflect its mechanical true nature.

At some point the True Moon visited the fifth planet in the solar system and left Crystals on it. The planet would eventually be destroyed and the Lunarians fled to Earth, creating a second moon to live on. When the Creator returns to collect the Crystals, the Creator's servants, the Maenads, discover that eight of the Crystals left on the Red Moon were taken to Earth, and so the Creator's attentions turn to the blue planet.

Having decided that the inhabitants of Earth have not evolved enough, the Creator decides to destroy them rather than let "inferior species" overrun the universe. He sends the Maenads to the planet to seize the Crystals, which contain data on the human race's evolution, and then begins to descend the moon to collide with the planet. Using the Lunar Whale the party flies to the True Moon and enters its depths to stop its descent. The Creator is destroyed and the True Moon departs the planet.

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Locations[]

FFIV TAY True Moon WM — The True Moon's World Map.

The True Moon acts as the final dungeon of Final Fantasy IV: The After Years, and is comprised of forty-three floors divided into three areas: the Subterrane (BF1 - BF13), the Depths (BF1 - BF29), and the Bottommost Depths. An interdimensional elevator allows quick travel between designated floors and the surface, and also allows the player to change their party members. Later, the player can access a location labeled "???" on the elevator, which takes them to the Tail Collector and the Developers' Office.

In the 3D remake, the Subterrane has been redesigned, the Depths has been shortened (B1 - B13), and the Developers' Office has been removed.

Shop[]

**Items**
Item	Price
Hi-Potion	150 gil
X-Potion	3,000 gil
Ether	10,000 gil
Dry Ether	50,000 gil
Phoenix Down	100 gil
Remedy	5,000 gil
Cottage	500 gil
Emergency Exit	180 gil
Gnomish Bread*(3D only)	100 gil

**Weapons*(3D only)**
Weapon	Price
Shuriken	200 gil
Manji Shuriken	20,000 gil
Wing Edge	6,800 gil
Cat Claws	6,500 gil
Muse Harp	6,500 gil
Gaia Hammer	12,000 gil
Sledgehammer	32,000 gil
Wizard's Rod	5,000 gil
Power Staff	6,000 gil
Master's Staff	10,000 gil
Blitz Whip	10,000 gil
Obelisk	35,000 gil
Demon Slayer	40,000 gil
Enhancement Sword	37,000 gil
Defender	57,000 gil

**Armor*(3D only)**
Armor	Price
Ice Shield	10,000 gil
Diamond Shield	15,000 gil
Gold Hairpin	20,000 gil
Chakra Band	4,000 gil
Mystic Veil	7,000 gil
Goblin Mask	4,500 gil
Officer's Hat	5,500 gil
Diamond Helm	10,000 gil
Black Robe	10,000 gil
Black Belt Gi	14,000 gil
Red Robe	20,000 gil
Mist Wrap	20,000 gil
Exorcist Gown	11,000 gil
Professor's Robe	10,000 gil
Diamond Armor	40,000 gil
Flan Ring	10,000 gil
Sprint Ring	10,000 gil
Hyper Wrist	5,500 gil
Talisman	8,000 gil
Single Star	10,000 gil
Treasure Hunter	10,000 gil
Rapid Ring	10,000 gil
Level Band	10,000 gil
Diamond Gloves	5,000 gil
Rare Band	10,000 gil