Yaschas Massif

Yaschas Massif
ヤシャス山 (Yashasu-san?, lit. Mt. Yaschas)
Background information
Type	Region
Region	Gran Pulse
Affiliation(s)	Farseers, The Academy
Areas	The Deepgap The Pass of Paddra The Ascendant Scarp The Paddraean Archaeopolis The Tsubaddran Highlands The Tsumitran Basin
Residents	Farseers (formerly) The Academy Hope Estheim Alyssa Zaidelle
Gameplay details
Items	See Treasure
Enemies	See Enemies
Quests	Final Fantasy XIII Witness an optional scene with Hope and Vanille Missions Final Fantasy XIII-2 Make way to the Academy encampment and speak with Hope Open a Time Gate and solve the paradox affecting the area Return in an alternate timeline and watch the clear footage of the Oracle Drive Return in 100 and 110 AF to do sidequests for the Rubies of Grief

Intimidating mountains tower over the harsh plains and tall vegetation, adding to the ominous atmosphere of this land found in the southern region of Gran Pulse. A short walk through the treacherous valley leads to the Paddra Ruins—the remains of what used to be one of the largest and most prosperous cities on Pulse. As with the Bresha Ruins, the area is filled with scientists and soldiers sent to investigate the location.

Final Fantasy XIII-2 online description

The Yaschas Massif is a location on Gran Pulse in Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy XIII-2. It is the site of the ruins of the city-nation of Paddra where the Farseers lived before it fell into ruin. The Paddraean Archaeopolis is a segment of a ruined cityscape. Some of the Paddraean architecture resembles the remains of modern skyscrapers.

Ten years after the fall of Cocoon, during Final Fantasy XIII-2, soldiers and scientists from the Academy reside in the Paddra Ruins, the origin site of the numerous spacetime anomalies.

See also: Ancient civilization

Datalog

See also: Datalog (Final Fantasy XIII)/Locales/Final Fantasy XIII

This mountain group stretches across a southern region of Gran Pulse. The area's geography is diverse, consisting of scenic highplains, sheer escarpments, and deep fault valleys, with mammoth fallen trees a common sight across its landscape.

At the massif's southernmost tip lies the ruin of the fallen city-state Paddra. Once the flourishing center of an advanced culture, it is now nothing more than a Cie'th-infested archaeopolis.

See also: Fragment/Academic Reward

Travel Guide: Yaschas Massif

Area Information

The Yaschas Massif, in Pulse's southern reaches, is home to the ancient ruins of Paddra. Paddra was the only advanced civilization of ancient Gran Pulse, but after the War of Transgression between Pulse and Cocoon, it began a long decline that ended in its complete disappearance.

From the Editor's Desk:

The tough, mountainous terrain is a popular draw for mountaineers and other outdoor types. We recommend visiting Paddra, awe-inspiring even in ruins. Also worth a hike is the viewing platform next to the dormant fal'Cie.

Story

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Originally home to a tribe called the Farseers, Paddra was a nation ruled by Paddra Nsu-Yeul as both its seeress and priestess. Etro was Paddra's patron deity, while the rest of Gran Pulse worshiped Pulse. In the past, forced to go against her vows when Paddra's warriors could not defeat it, Yeul sealed away a time-eating Ugallu in the Void Beyond that had ended up in her time. Though this saved her home, Yeul still foresaw the destruction of Paddra. After civil war destroyed the nation, Yeul renounced her position and left to wander Gran Pulse.

Fang and Vanille at the ruins of Paddra.

After Paddra has long been abandoned and in ruins, only monsters and Cie'th wander its streets. A party of l'Cie escapes Cocoon and descends on Gran Pulse seeking a way to change their destiny and wipe their l'Cie brands clean. They can visit the Yaschas Massif where Hope and Vanille talk about telling lies as a coping mechanism. At the Paddra Ruins, Vanille and Fang recall some of their past and the mystery behind their brands. The l'Cie catch sight of the fal'Cie Dahaka—provided they have not already fought it—and decide to follow it towards Oerba.

In 10 AF, the Yaschas Massif is darkened by an eclipse caused by the fal'Cie Fenrir, appearing centuries before its time due to a paradox. The Paddra Ruins are occupied by members of the Academy, including its leader, the now adult Hope, and his assistant, Alyssa Zaidelle, as they research paradoxes. Hope encounters Serah, Mog, and Noel after saving them from an Aloeidai.

Noel activates the Paddra Ruins' Oracle Drive.

Hope tells them about the ruins' history and of Yeul, whom Hope believes was a title. He reveals an ancient recording device called the Oracle Drive that contains past visions of the events leading to the Day of Ragnarok, including blurred images of Lightning in Valhalla.

Noel and Serah travel through the Historia Crux to solve the paradox affecting the Yaschas Massif and the Oracle Drive. Successful, they return to an alternate 10 AF called 1X AF where Fenrir is gone, and with it, the eclipse. Before Serah and Noel enter the ruins of Paddra, its former seeress, Yeul, appears and points Serah as being similar to herself in how they can both "show people the way". In resolving the paradox, Hope and Alyssa's memories are modified, and Noel and Serah repeat their initial meeting with them.

Hope shows them the now-clear images of Lightning in Valhalla with the Oracle Drive. Like Noel and Serah, he wants to change history and not just to bring back Lightning but also Vanille, Fang, and his mother, Nora. The Oracle Drive shows Caius Ballad destroying the crystal pillar, sending the crystallized Cocoon plummeting to the ground. Hope, Noel, and Serah resolve to do whatever they can to prevent it.

A Ruby of Grief in the Paddra Ruins.

By 100 and 110 AF, mysterious objects called Rubies of Grief have appeared throughout the Yaschas Massif because Yeul's sealing of Ugallu caused a paradox that sucked people into rips in time. In place of the victims are Rubies of Grief, embodying their regrets, which Serah and Noel help pass on by fulfilling their requests. In 110 AF, they find an orb holding the memories of the Yeul who had banished Ugallu, the monster's seal having broken. By defeating the monster, Yeul's Ruby of Grief vanishes.

Spoilers end here.

Areas

Paddraean Archaeopolis in Final Fantasy XIII.

In Final Fantasy XIII, the Yaschas Massif connects with the Vallis Media. Southern part stretches from east to west across a deep ravine and to navigate through that part, jumping is required. The south-eastern side has two plateaus: one on high ledge and other on the lower that requires walking down a narrow pass infested with Triffids. At the west, there is a way in the valley that splits in two, eventually reconnecting and leading into the ruins of Paddra, ancient capital of Gran Pulse. The square at the end of the ruins has a mysterious structure that houses the Undying, Vercingetorix.

In Final Fantasy XIII-2, the Yaschas Massif is smaller than the area visited in Final Fantasy XIII. The areas that can be visited are The Pass of Paddra and The Paddraean Archaeopolis. The area could be a different area altogether of the Archaeopolis from the area visited in Final Fantasy XIII, or affected by a paradox effect or altered by researchers, allowing only the Pass of Paddra and ruins of Paddra to be visited. The Pass of Paddra now features more side paths that lead to the ruins. The ruins house a dormant, unnamed fal'Cie, which reacts to the Oracle Drive. The structure housing Vercingetorix is gone, and access to the upper levels of the ruins is granted.

Treasure Final Fantasy XIII Item Location Diabolic Tail x9 The Tsubaddran Highlands Esoteric Oil x8 The Ascendant Scarp Rune Bracelet The Ascendant Scarp 1,827 Gil The Ascendant Scarp Millerite x2 The Ascendant Scarp Watchman's Amulet The Tsumitran Basin Millerite The Tsumitran Basin Glass Orb The Tsumitran Basin Mythril Bangle The Pass of Paddra Rhodochrosite The Paddraean Archaeopolis Spined Horn x3 The Paddraean Archaeopolis Whistlewind Scarf The Paddraean Archaeopolis Final Fantasy XIII-2 10 AF Item Location Requirements Metal Armband The Pass of Paddra Moogle Hunt 500 gil The Pass of Paddra None 10 Power Chips The Pass of Paddra Moogle Throw 960 gil The Pass of Paddra None 8 Mana Slivers The Pass of Paddra None Tablet of Paddra The Pass of Paddra (Box) None 8 Mana Bolts The Pass of Paddra None 'Scars' Gate Seal The Pass of Paddra (Box) None Gysahl Greens The Pass of Paddra None Unicorn Horn The Pass of Paddra Moogle Throw 540 gil The Pass of Paddra None Pearl Necklace The Pass of Paddra Moogle Hunt Serenity Sachet The Paddraean Archaeopolis Moogle Hunt 3 Remedies The Paddraean Archaeopolis None Carbuncle Figurine The Paddraean Archaeopolis None Pathos Jewel The Paddraean Archaeopolis (Box) Moogle Hunt, Moogle Throw Gysahl Greens The Paddraean Archaeopolis Moogle Hunt Warding Talisman The Paddraean Archaeopolis None Potion The Pass of Paddra Live Trigger Reward Fruit of Fenrir The Pass of Paddra (Box) None 1X AF Item Location Requirements 'Encounters' Gate Seal (Box) The Pass of Paddra None Ivory Crystal The Pass of Paddra None Onyx Crystal The Pass of Paddra Moogle Hunt Emerald Crystal The Pass of Paddra Moogle Throw Old Battery The Paddraean Archaeopolis Moogle Throw Academic's Hat/Red Silk Hat The Paddraean Archaeopolis All Live Triggers Mysterious Artefact The Paddraean Archaeopolis Moogle Hunt 600 gil The Paddraean Archaeopolis Moogle Hunt 100 AF Item Location Requirements 'Reminiscence' Gate Seal The Paddraean Archaeopolis Moogle Throw Comm Device The Pass of Paddra Moogle Hunt Picture Frame The Pass of Paddra Moogle Hunt Blessed Blade The Pass of Paddra None Graviton Core Epsilon The Pass of Paddra Moogle Hunt Bulb of Hope The Paddraean Archaeopolis Moogle Hunt Sealed Tablet The Paddraean Archaeopolis Moogle Throw 110 AF Item Location Requirements 'Maleficence' Gate Seal The Paddraean Archaeopolis (Box) None Service Manual The Paddraean Archaeopolis (Box) Moogle Hunt 600 Gil The Paddraean Archaeopolis Moogle Hunt Terrorists' Mark The Pass of Paddra (Box) Moogle Hunt Outdoor Watch The Pass of Paddra (Box) Moogle Throw Enemies Final Fantasy XIII The Tsubaddran Highlands Leyak x4 Gorgonopsid x2 Gorgonopsid x3 Triffid x2 Triffid x3 Ugallu (Mark 3) The Tsumitran Basin Leyak x3, Rangda x2 Svarog, Triffid x2 Behemoth King, Triffid x2 Behemoth King, Triffid x3 Triffid x4 Svarog, Gorgonopsid x3 Rangda x3 Edimmu (Mark 5) The Ascendant Scarp Triffid x2, Alraune x4 Svarog (two separate encounters) Hybrid Flora, Alraune x3 Hybrid Flora, Triffid x2 Munchkin x3 Svarog, Alraune x4 Adroa x4, Verdelet x2 (Mark 4) Ugallu, Munchkin x4 (Mark 56) The Deepgap Munchkin x5 Hybrid Flora x2 The Pass of Paddra Hybrid Flora, Alraune x4 Triffid x2, Alraune x5 Munchkin x3 Rangda, Leyak x4 Munchkin x4 Munchkin Maestro, Munchkin x3 Munchkin Maestro, Munchkin x4 (Mark 6) Zirnitra, Alraune x4 (Mark 53) The Paddraean Archaeopolis Nelapsi x2 Taxim x2, Nelapsi Taxim, Nelapsi Taxim x4 Bituitus (Mark 7) Vercingetorix (Mark 64) Final Fantasy XIII-2 10 AF The Pass of Paddra The Pass of Paddra area has searchlights to secure safe passage to the ruins. When an enemy group appears and the player character is within the light provided by the search light, the clock hand on the Mog Clock will stay still. Feral Behemoth Mandrake x2 Mandrake, Spiranthes x2 Mandrake x2, Gahongas Spiranthes x2, Uridimmu x2 Spiranthes x3 Spiranthes x4 Uridimmu x3 Uridimmu, Gandayaks Gandayaks, Gahongas x2 Gandayaks, Gahongas Gandayaks x2, Gahongas The Paddraean Archaeopolis Aloeidai (Boss) 1X AF The Pass of Paddra Mandrake x2 Mandrake, Spiranthes x2 Mandrake x2, Gahongas Spiranthes x2, Uridimmu x2 Spiranthes x3 Spiranthes x4 Uridimmu x3 Uridimmu, Gandayaks Gandayaks, Gahongas x2 Gandayaks, Gahongas Gandayaks x2, Gahongas Narasimha Necrosis x3 Gorgyra (Sidequest Target) 100 AF The Pass of Paddra Clematis, Crawler x2 Clematis x2, Crawler x2 Pitterpatter x3 Pitterpatter x4 Pitterpatter x5 Pitterpatter x2, Ahriman x2 Pitterpatter x2, Crawler x2, Ahriman Pitterpatter x2, Crawler x3 Pitterpatter x3, Crawler x2 Bunkerbeast Bunkerbeast, Ahriman x2 Green Chocobo Deathgaze 110 AF The Pass of Paddra Spiranthes x3 Spiranthes x3, Mandrake x2 Spiranthes x3, Chunerpeton x2 Imp x2 Imp x3 Imp x2, Mandrake x2 Imp x2, Chunerpeton x2 Imp x3, Mandrake x2 Mandrake x3 Chunerpeton x4 Chunerpeton x5 Green Chocobo Kanna Kamuy Ugallu (Sidequest Target) Musical themes Final Fantasy XIII "The Yaschas Massif" The eponymous theme, "Yaschas Massif", plays here. It has the style of bossa nova. When played in-game, the tune comes to a distinct end before starting up again, as opposed to the normal practice of continuous looping. The track is included on the W/F: Music from Final Fantasy XIII -Gentle Reveries- album. A live recording of "The Yaschas Massif" is the thirteenth track on the A New World: intimate music from Final Fantasy - Volume II album. Final Fantasy XIII-2 "Eclipse" Main article: Eclipse (theme) "Eclipse" and "Eclipse ~Aggressive Mix~" are associated with the Yaschas Massif in 10 AF, and are composed by Mitsuto Suzuki with vocals performed by Michiyo Honda. The "~Aggressive Mix~" version plays whenever monsters appear. "Parallel Worlds" and its aggressive mix play in 1X AF. "Yeul's Theme" plays in a scene associated with Yeul in 1X AF. "Worlds Collide" plays in the battle against Aloeidai. Maps Final Fantasy XIII A map of the Archylte Steppe (the top), the Vallis Media (the middle) and the Yaschas Massif (the bottom). XIII Map Final Fantasy XIII-2 XIII-2 Map This section is empty or needs to be expanded. You can help the Final Fantasy Wiki by expanding it. Other appearances Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade Yaschas Massif (Special) [FFXIII]. The Paddraean Archaeopolis (Special) [FFXIII]. Yaschas Massif -AF010- (Special) [FFXIII-2]. Yaschas Massif -AF110- (Special) [FFXIII-2]. This section about a location in Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade is empty or needs to be expanded. You can help the Final Fantasy Wiki by expanding it. Final Fantasy Record Keeper Yaschas Massif, Part 1 This section about a location in Final Fantasy Record Keeper is empty or needs to be expanded. You can help the Final Fantasy Wiki by expanding it. Yaschas Massif, Part 2 This section about a location in Final Fantasy Record Keeper is empty or needs to be expanded. You can help the Final Fantasy Wiki by expanding it. Behind the scenes Should the player undertake the Cie'th Stone missions sidequest in Final Fantasy XIII, various entries under the Analects section of the main menu attribute their text to Yeul. The scenes of Lightning fighting from the Oracle Drive of 10 AF are from the beginning of the Siege of Eden when she, Vanille, Odin, and Hecatoncheir are battling PSICOM on the race track. Pressing / during Live Trigger in 1X AF while talking with Hope, Serah will reveal that Paddra was constructed 670 years before the events of Final Fantasy XIII. No one asks how Serah knows that, but it is possible that the Eyes of Etro she possesses let her have memories that once belonged to Yeul. Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy has a trade material called "Yaschas Massif Gravel". Gallery Final Fantasy XIII Concept artwork. Paddraean Archaeopolis (1). Paddraean Archaeopolis (2). Sazh, Lightning, and Snow in the ruins of Paddra. Hope in the Yaschas Massif. The Japanese dungeon image for Yaschas Massif, Part 2 in Final Fantasy Record Keeper. Final Fantasy XIII-2 - 10 AF Concept art of the Academy camp. High-angle view. The Pass of Paddra. The Pass of Paddra. The Pass of Paddra. The Pass of Paddra. Paddraean Archaeopolis. Paddraean Archaeopolis. Paddra Ruins. Paddra Ruins. The fal'Cie statue. Final Fantasy XIII-2 - 1X AF The Pass of Paddra. The Pass of Paddra. Final Fantasy XIII-2 - 100 AF The Pass of Paddra. Paddraean Archaeopolis. Final Fantasy XIII-2 - 110 AF Paddraean Archaeopolis. The Rubies of Grief. The spacetime distortion appears.