Yaschas Massif

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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

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. 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 with Etro as 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 defeated a time-eating Ugallu that ended up in her time by sealing it away in the Void Beyond. 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 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, 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, containing past visions of the events leading to the Day of Ragnarok, including blurred images of Lightning in Valhalla.

Noel and Serah travel through 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 and tells Noel and Serah that like them, he wants to change history, and not just to bring back Lightning but also Vanille, Fang, and his mother Nora. The Oracle Drive shows a prophecy that depicts Caius Ballad destroying the crystal pillar sending the crystallized Cocoon plummeting to the ground, and 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. At the south-eastern side there are two plateaus: one on high ledge and other on the lower which requires walking down a narrow pass infested with Triffids. At the west, there is a way in the valley which splits in two, eventually connecting again and leading into the ruins of Paddra, ancient capital of Gran Pulse. On the square at the end of the ruins there is a mysterious structure which houses Undying Vercingetorix.

In Final Fantasy XIII-2, the Yaschas Massif is reduced in size possibly due to a paradox effect, allowing only the Pass of Paddra and ruins of Paddra to be visited. The Pass of Paddra had undergone some changes and now features more side paths which lead to the ruins. The ruins house a dormant, unnamed fal'Cie, which reacts to the Oracle Drive. The structure housing Vercingetorix is gone, possibly removed by researchers, and access to the upper levels of the ruins is granted.

Final Fantasy XIII-2 The Pass of Paddra The Paddraean Archaeopolis

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 Satchel	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

• 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.

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).

Final Fantasy XIII-2

XIII-2 Map

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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].

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Final Fantasy Record Keeper

Yaschas Massif, Part 1

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Yaschas Massif, Part 2

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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.

Trivia

• Some of the Paddraean architecture resembles the remains of modern skyscrapers.
• The Paddraean Archaeopolis is a segment of a ruined cityscape. Should the player undertake the Cie'th Stone missions sidequest, 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.
• When the player presses / 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.
• In Final Fantasy XIII-2 in the Pass of Paddra area where the searchlights are employed 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.
• In Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy, there is a trade material called "Yaschas Massif Gravel".