Disc 2

Disc 2 will continue with Steiner and Dagger.  When you leave the train, move Dagger into the rest area, which is through the right entrance.  When you get there, speak to everyone, and especially speak with the weapons shop guy, as you will be able to buy two excellent weapons for Dagger.  Make sure to buy several copies of the Air Racket.  Make sure to also use the moogle to save and use mognet.  Eventually, Dagger will hear Marcus and Cinna outside.  Head outside, and they will head in.  So head back in, where Steiner will harass them.  Speak to both Marcus and Cinna, and then Steiner.  When Marcus and Cinna leave, head out and walk into the new train at the end of the screen.

Marcus and Dagger will have some dialogue, but the train is violently interrupted.  It turns out to be a badly-damaged Black Waltz No. 3...

BOSS FIGHT-Black Waltz No. 3
Only have Marcus steal in this battle until he has both the lightning and flame staff.  Have Steiner attack, and use Dagger for healing.  This battle should be over in a hurry.  Marcus isn't quite as good as stealing as Zidane is, especially with no Bandit ability to help, so stealing items may be a bit difficult in this battle.

When the train arrives at the destination, head out and up.  Take the right path to get to Treno.

When you arrive on the world map, just keep heading south until it becomes completely night, and then look for a city called Treno.

Treno

When you arrive in Treno, everyone will run off on their own, leaving Steiner behind.  First have Steiner repeatedly drop money into the fountain until you receive the Gemini.  Then, explore the whole city.  Make sure to view every single ATE in order, as it is essential to progress.  The Stellazio lady will get all the stellazaios you've gotten so far(should be Aries and Gemini).  At the weapons shop, buy whatever you need, and you may choose to fight the monster down below if you want.  Be aware that it is nearly impossible to beat it now, and the reward isn't so great(Tonberry Card).  Make sure to save and use mognet at the Moogle.  You can also forge some pretty good items at the Synth shop.

To get Dagger back, head into the auction house, which should be a screen above the weapons shop.  If she's not there, then view every single ATE.  After you get Dagger, head a screen down from where the burping guy is.  On this screen, you can also grab a Taurus stellazio.  To get Marcus back, head into the left door.  Dagger will follow Marcus, while being pursued by Steiner.  Eventually, Baku will take you all on a boat and leave the city.  But Dagger's childhood scholar, Dr. Tot, interrupts.  He decides to help, though.

Now you have to find Dr. Tot's observatory.  It's a huge spiraling tower that's next to a treasure chest with a Mythril Dagger.  Once you arrive there, you'll get the Supersoft for Blank and Tot will give you a way out of the city.  You can view an extra ATE if you leave the tower.  But anyway, walk into the door that Tot opens up.

Gargan Roo

Right when you arrive here, use the moogle to save and mognet.  First head to the left and flip the switch.  Now head to the right path and pull the rope.  You should board the gargant.

But your gargant ride is interrupted with a snake blocking the path...

BOSS FIGHT-Ralvurahva
Strange name, but it's a pretty easy battle.  Keep having Marcus steal until you get the Mythril Fork.  Keep having Steiner attack, and obviously use Dagger for healing purposes.  The main challenge in this battle is to get the Mythril Fork before the thing dies.

Now the scene shifts to Zidane and his party.

On the world map, find where there's a pentagonal formation with a huge sandstorm tornado.  Head into it.

Cleyra

When you arrive, head up a few screens.  Pull the switch on the right, and head through the door that opens.  Make sure to grab the treasures along the way, as there is some good items here.  When you see a hole, have Zidane put his hand into it.  The room below will be filled with sand, so backtrack.  Climb the vines and enter the hole.

Make sure to grab the Needle fork, and definitely use the moogle to save and mognet.  The rest of the place is pretty straightforward.  Eventually, you will reach a town.

Everyone will run off, leaving Zidane alone.  Do all the usual stuff you do in a town, watching ATEs and talking to everyone.  Be sure to use the moogle for saving and mognet in the inn.  You can buy weapons and items from Burmecian Soldier Dan.

To advance the game, head into the cathedral.  You will receive a message from Freya to wait in the inn.  Don't go directly to the inn, though.  If you manage to find Quina, you'll be able to find a Magicians Shoes and a Silk Robe.  But once you go to the inn, a soldier will come and tell you that an Antlion is eating a kid.  So head back to the entrance to the town, and head right.  The rest of your party will come, and you'll soon find yourself fighting the Antlion.

BOSS FIGHT-Antlion
This can be a pretty tough battle.  The Antlion's sandstorm attack lowers everyone's HP quite a lot.  Have Zidane steal until you get the Gold Helm and Mythril Vest.  Have Freya first use Reis's Wind, and have her Jump.  Vivi should only be using Ice magic, and you may choose to have Quina use Mighty Guard; otherwise, use Quina to heal your party(if you ate the little vulture-like monster before, use White Wind to heal).

Freya will run off to see the King of Burmecia, and will perform the Eternal Harvest dance to preserve the sandstorm.  This doesn't work, however, and the sandstorm ends up disappearing.

When you gain control of Freya, return to the cathedral.  Grab the emerald, and talk to Stiltskin, buy his items, and use the other moogle to save.  When you're ready, head to the town entrance to regroup with Zidane.

Now you have to backtrack.  Along the way, you'll fight several Alexandrian soldiers.  You'll stop backtracking when you reach the bridge, from where you'll learn that the soldiers were a trick, and that Cleyra is being invaded.

When you arrive at Cleyra, the whole town will be invaded by Black mages.  Make sure to head right first to use the moogle to save and use Mognet.  When you're ready, walk into the town.  Several battles will ensue.  You'll frequently be asked to give the townspeople instructions.  Always tell them to go the oppose way from where they came.  For example, if you saw some people come from the right and ask you for directions, then tell them to go left.  Eventually, you'll reach the cathedral.

You'll be cornered outside the cathedral, but Freya's lost love, Fratley saves you.  Head into the cathedral.

After some lengthy dialogue, Beatrix will end up stealing the jewel on the harp, and will run outside.  Pursue her.

Remember to speak to everyone inside the cathedral to gain LOTS of items, and especially use the moogle to save.  When you're ready, head outside to fight Beatrix again...

BOSS FIGHT-Beatrix
Definitely have Zidane steal until you get the Ice Brand and Thunder Gloves.  Have Freya cast Reis's Wind right away, and have Quina use Mighty Guard.  Vivi should Focus first, and then blast her with Blizzara and Thundara.  Freya should use Jump, and Quina should be your primary healer.  Eventually, Beatrix will end the battle with Stock Break again, reducing everyone's HP to 1.

Beatrix will escape on a telepod, so pursue her.  Quina will not come, however, because of acrophobia.  Zidane and friends will arrive on the Red Rose, where Beatrix and Queen Brahme are located.  Drop in on their conversation, and you'll learn that Brahme plans to murder Dagger.  With this in mind, have Zidane head out from the Red Rose.  You should see a moogle run toward you, and then run back.  Speak to the moogle, and save and use mognet.  When you're ready, head into the telepod to get to Alexandria.

Alexandria Castle

Steiner and Marcus will decide to escape the castle the hard way.  To get out of the cage, remember your physics lessons and keep pushing against the center of gravity, with Marcus, of course.  If you keep doing this, the cage will move from side to side, getting faster each time.  Eventually, it will crash on the right side.  Equip Steiner with the best weapons right away, but lay off of Marcus, because he will leave very soon.  It is essential that you equip Steiner with the Ice Brand you stole earlier.  Head to the left and climb up the ladder.

Steiner and Marcus will meet up with Zidane and friends, and you'll form a party.  You will now have 30 minutes to find and rescue Princess Dagger.

If you remembered the castle layout earlier on Disc 1 with Steiner, then you should find this section very easy.  You should head to the Queen's Room.  First head down, left, and then up two screens.  Remember to avoid any soldiers that pursue you.  Run up the stairs quickly, and exit down.  Take the left stairs up, and walk through the double doors into the Queen's Chamber.  Move the candlestick, and run down the hallway that appears.

Head down two screens, and head through the door to find Zorn and Thorn around Dagger.  A battle will ensue.

BOSS FIGHT-Zorn and Thorn
These two jesters will pass their magical power back and forth between each other.  You can neutralize it easily by attacking the clown with the magic power.  If you let them keep it for too long, then they'll blast it at you.  Have Zidane steal until you get the Stardust Rod, Mythril Armlet, Mythril Armor, and the Partisan.  Steiner should be your main attacker here.  You should try to hold off on attacks so Zidane can steal all the items.

Defeated, they'll retreat.  Have Zidane walk up to Dagger, and he will pick her up.  Use the moogle nearby to save and use mognet.

With Dagger in hand(literally), head back to the Queen's room.  When you get there, Zorn and Thorn will unleash Beatrix on you yet again...

BOSS FIGHT-Beatrix
Damn, this is hard.  Have Zidane steal until you get the Ice Brand and Survival Vest.  You can have Steiner use Sword Magic if you want, but it is better to use physical attacks, especially if you have the Ice Brand equipped.  Freya should cast Reis's Wind, but Freya and Vivi should only be used for revival and healing purposes.  Beatrix is gonna be constantly killing your party members, and with no Mighty Guard to help you, Shock is gonna be a definitely one-hit kill move.  Eventually, Beatrix will unleash her Climhazzard to bring everyone's HP down to 1.

After the battle, Zidane will remind Beatrix of her duties to protect the Princess, and Beatrix will end up joining you.  Beatrix will heal Dagger's ailments, but Brahme interrupts.  After some dialogue, Zidane, Steiner, Vivi, and Dagger(the classic party) will escape while Freya and Beatrix fend off Zorn and Thorn's monsters.

Just head down the screens again, fighting the enemies along the way.  Eventually, you'll reach the place where Steiner, Marcus, and Dagger got trapped.  You'll get trapped too, but Marcus and Blank will save you.  Steiner will decide to return to help Freya and Beatrix.

Gargan Roo

Your party will board the Gargant and head back to Treno.  However, the same monster that blocked your way last time is back, so you'll have to battle it again.

BOSS FIGHT-Ralvuimago
Easy as ever, have Zidane steal until you get the Adaman Vest and Oak Staff.  Vivi should blast it with thunder magic, Zidane should attack, and Dagger should be used as a healer.

The monster doesn't die, though, and ends chasing you beyond Treno and into a new place...

Pinnacle Rocks

When your party wakes up from the crash, you will be confronted by the eidolon Ramuh.  Ramuh will agree to become Dagger's eidolon if you can solve his little puzzle.

Basically, Ramuh has hidden five clones of himself around the area, and you need to find each of them.  Each of them will tell you a story, and in the end, you'll need to piece that story together in order to solve.

Anyway, this is an excellent place to train Dagger, since her levels will be noticeably lower than Zidane and Vivi's.  Be sure to use the Moogle to save and use Mognet.

Now head back right to get the "Hero" portion.  Head back to the main screen and head left to get "Beginning".  Now head down from the moogle, collecting all the treasures along the way.  Go to the right hand side of the bottom to get the "Human" portion.  Go up to the next screen and get the "Cooperation" portion.  Head up to the next screen and when you can jump off to get the chest, do it, and you will get the "Silence" part.  Now head to the end of Pinnacle Rocks and speak to Ramuh to piece up the story.  It doesn't matter which ending you choose.

By the way, the story that is told here is excellent.  Keep it in mind whenever you're feeling philosophical.

Dagger will receive the Peridot jewel, which allows her to learn the Ramuh summon.  Leave Pinnacle Rocks.

Watch the FMV's that follow regarding Queen Brahme's invasion of Lindblum.  Lindblum will end up being destroyed.  By the way, most people don't notice this at first, but the eidolon Atomos is summoned during the FMV.  It's that weird vacuum-mouth creature.

Lindblum

Right when you arrive, save at the Moogle in the inn and use Mognet.  Head up and left a screen, and Minister Artania will inform you of everything that has happened.  You'll be whisked off to Cid's palace, and will be granted some money.  Your objective now is to find a way to the Forgotten Continent, to dispose of the mist and of Kuja.

First, have Zidane go to the Business District and buy some new equipment for everyone.  Be sure to get a new weapon for Zidane at the Synth shop.

When you're done with all this, speak with the guy who is waiting for you at the Business District.  Cid will give you a world map, and you'll now have to get to the Dragon's Gate(the same place where you exited Lindblum last time).  Talk to the moogle to save and Mognet, and leave Lindblum.

On the world map, head for Qu's Marsh again.

Qu's Marsh

Head straight to the Frog Pond, and you'll see Quina, miraculously alive.  She'll rejoin your party.  Equip her accordingly.  Now, head for Quale's house, and head right a screen.  Quina will run off, and will end up finding the entrance to the Outer Continent for you.

Fossil Roo

Just keep progressing through the place until you get a monster unleashed at you.  You may choose to fight it, but like the Spider mech guy in FFVIII, it'll repair itself after it's defeated.  To get away from it effectively, hug the right hand wall and keep running.  The little swinging blades shouldn't be able to block you that long.  Eventually, you'll reach the end.  But Lani, the assassin that Queen Brahme has hired, crashes the party.  Zidane will flirt with her(heh heh), but you'll have to fight her instead.

BOSS FIGHT-Lani
Holy crap, that axe is powerful.  Lani can lay a serious beating to your party if you don't plan this battle out carefully.  All of Lani's attacks will be aimed at Dagger, so it may be useful having Quina cast Mighty Guard(or just have Dagger have Protect and Shell).  Zidane should steal until you get the Gladius and Coral Sword, although it's nearly impossible to get the Coral Sword.  Vivi should just cast magic regularly, and casting Slow will be a big help.  Quina and Dagger should be healers.

Once she's defeated, head through the path and enter the maze.  Zidane will ask the worker at the entrance the way out, and he'll tell you to press a series of switches to switch the gargant path.

I kinda forgot the way to do this part, but the main strategy needed here is to just keep pressing switches and changing the gargant's path.  Remember to press the statue at the climbing vine part to reveal the exit.

When you reach the world map, you'll find yourself on the Outer Continent.  Right now, keep exploring the map and remember to fight these two enemies: the Griffin and the Cactuar.  Eating them yields very good Blue Magic for Quina.  The Griffin gives you White Wind, and the Cactuar gives you 1,000 needles.  Beware though, the Cactuar is difficult to defeat, especially if your party doesn't have members with over 1000 HP.

Don't go to the forest just yet, and look for a town that seems to be suspended above a bridge.

Conde Petie

Right when you arrive, shout Rally-Ho at the dwarves(this should be a huge Final Fantasy I reference).  The usual things will happen here: watch all the ATE's, buy some items, and remember to save.  After talking to everyone, return to the item shop and surprisingly, you'll see a black mage trading items!  It will run off, but the dwarves will tell you that the mage village is in the forest.  So leave Conde Petie.

On the world map, look for a low huge forest within a forest.  Enter it.

Black Mage Village

You'll see the black mage you spotted earlier run off.  Follow him.  In this section, the screen will repeat itself several times over.  Just keep going through different paths, and eventually, you'll reach the village.

Right when you arrive, all of the black mages will run off.  I recommend going to the Weapon shop to the left and buying some items.  Now head right and save your game at the Moogle, and use Mognet.  Now explore the rest of the town, but don't go to the inn just yet.

Vivi and Dagger will run off, so head after Dagger first.  She's at the Synth shop.  After some dialogue, she'll leave, but you'll be able to speak to the Black mage here.  There are some pretty nice items you can synthesize here, namely the weapon for Zidane(I believe it's Rune Tooth).  Once you're done with all this, head to the elders at the end of town.

Speak to them, and now head for the inn.  Vivi will be here, and you'll be asked if you want to spend the night.  Choose "yes".

The following section is pretty funny, as Zidane and Dagger have a conversation and Zidane hits on her twice.  He'll also tell parts of his life story, and reveal that Baku is actually his guardian(not biological, of course).

When you awake, leave the village.  You need to now head for Conde Petie.

Conde Petie

Your goal now is to get past the dwarves blocking the town exit.  To do this, two of your characters have to get married, so obviously...  Zidane and Dagger have to get married!!!   Haha haha!  This is one of the most hilarious events in the game.  Enjoy the wedding ceremony.

After the wedding's over, you can also choose to have Vivi and Quina get married(not quite as funny, though).  After this is done, you'll be able to get past the exit.

Eventually, you'll see a little fairy girl steal some food in the town and run off, so pursue her.  She'll get caught in a branch, but her moogle Mog gets chased off by Quina, making a quick snack.  The fairy girl, Eiko, will now join your party.

Equip her accordingly, and continue on.  Throughout this area, there are four stones you can get.  If you can collect all four and put them in a certain statue, you will receive a Moonstone.  The stones are easy to find, so I don't need to cover that.

Nearing the end, the ground will begin to shake, and you'll be forced into a boss battle...

BOSS FIGHT-Hilgigars
This guy is such a joke the only difficulty present in this battle is stealing all the items before killing it.  Have Zidane steal until you get the Fairy Flute and Mythril Fork.  Eiko should summon Fenrir, Dagger should summon Ramuh, and Vivi should use Magic.

After it's defeated, head north to get to the world map.  Keep exploring until you reach a town in shambles.

The rest of the walkthrough will come from A Tadeo's Great FFIX Walkthrough.  Eventually, I will replace this with my own walkthrough, if time allows it.

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MADAIN SARI
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Items:
Tent
Ore
Phoenix Pinion
Key Item:
Kirman Coffee
Stellazzio:
Libra

Upon entering, your party will look around. Then, moogles will come out of 
nowhere. After that, you’ll follow Eiko. In the next area (fountain area), 
Zidane will ask Eiko about Mog. Eiko tells him that Mog is always by her 
side. Then, Eiko will pull Zidane over to the bench and asks a lot of 
questions about Zidane. After that, Dagger will be jealous. Now, Eiko will 
start to cook for your meal. You’ll see an ATE. After the ATE, you’ll be able 
to control Zidane. Now, search around the fountain for the Libra Stellazzio. 
There’s also a hidden chest in this area which contains a Tent. After getting 
the item and the Stellazzio, go to next screen to the left and talk to Vivi. 
You’ll see another ATE. After the ATE, try entering the door. The moogle will 
stop you from entering because Eiko is not yet through preparing the meals. 
You’ll see another ATE.

During this ATE, you’ll see the preparation of Eiko. She and the Moogles will 
decide on the dishes that will be served. Then Eiko will order the moogles to 
do specific tasks. To go fishing, dig for Potatoes, and help in the kitchen. 
Just select any of the moogles. Then, Eiko will start to cook. 

After that interactive ATE, go back to the fountain area. From here, go north 
onto the next screen. Talk to the moogle. It won’t let you pass because this 
is a restricted area. Then, you’ll see Quina. She’ll tell you that she ate 
rocks. Then, Quina’ll jump into the water. After that, head back to the 
Fountain Area. Now, go left to the next screen again and talk to the moogle 
by the door. The moogle will give you a tour of the Eidolon Wall while Eiko 
is cooking. Now, go to the restricted area. On your way, you’ll see another 
ATE.

You’ll now see Eiko prepare. She’ll have to decide the number of people that 
will eat. Select any number more than 10. Next, you can put an Oglop or not. 
Finally, Let Mocha cook and lend a hand to the other moogle who is fishing. 
Eiko will get Quina!

After the ATE, talk to the moogle by the restricted area. Zidane will call 
Dagger first. When you regain control, go to the fountain area and go south 
to the next screen. Here, talk to Dagger. You’ll tell her about the Eidolon 
wall and she’ll come with you. Now, go back to the restricted area. The 
moogle will let you in. Morrison (the moogle) will talk to you about the 
Eidolon wall. Then, Dagger will look at the murals. She’ll recognize some of 
them then she’ll continue to look over to the other murals. You’ll now take 
control of Zidane again. Leave the Eidolon Wall. You’ll see another ATE.

In this ATE, you’ll see Eiko and Quina. Quina is a Gourmand and can help you 
cook. When asked, choose to ask Quina for advice. Quina will tell you about 
the water and the ingredients of the meal. Quina will need more heat so she 
will then have an idea of calling Vivi over and provide fire.

Now, go all the way to the left and you can now enter the door. You’ll see 
the meal. Your party will then have their meal. While eatnig, Eiko will tell 
everyone that she is the lone survivor of the summoners here at Madain Sari. 
After the conversation, everyone will thank Eiko for the meal. Zidane will 
think that maybe he’ll try Eiko’s cooking. Eiko will be angry at Zidane. 
She’ll order you to get the dishes and bring it to the kitchen. When you 
regain control of Zidane, get the chest to the right for an Ore. Then, go 
around the table and get the partially hidden chest for a Phoenix Pinion. 
After getting the 2 chests, examine the table and you’ll gather the dishes. 
Bring it to the kitchen, which is to the left. In the kitchen, Eiko will you 
to put the dishes down. Now, talk to Eiko. She’ll tell you more about the 
Iifa Tree. She says that the Iifa Tree is sealed by an Eidolon. Then, talk to 
Eiko and ask her help to break the seal but she’ll refuse. Talk to her again 
until she says she won’t do it. Now, go to the dining room and try to leave. 
A moogle will come in and offers you a rest. So, rest up. 

During the night, Zidane will see Vivi thinking a lot again. Zidane will tell 
Vivi to try to loosen up and not to think too much. Zidane will then tell 
Vivi about what life is. That it’s unfair and you are what you do and you are 
the ones who make the choices in your life. While talking, you’ll see Eiko 
eavesdropping on them. 

The next morning, the party will be at the entrance. Eiko will come in and 
joins you so that she can help release the seal on the Iifa Tree. You’ll now 
be automatically taken to the World Map. 

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Note: There's a Kirman Coffee key item around the left banister in Eiko's 
Kitchen.
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WORLD MAP
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Now, go directly to the south and enter the Conde Petie mountain path. In 
here, the path is pretty straightforward (unlike before) and you’ll reach the 
other side in no time at all. Now, on the other side, go southwest onto the 
Iifa Tree. Save first then enter.

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IIFA TREE
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Item:
Ruby Gem Elixir
Hi-Potion Remedy
Ether
Equipments:
Brigandine Vest
Lamia’s Flute

Upon entering, Zidane will notice the mist. The Iifa Tree is source of all 
mist. Then, Zidane will try to go in but there’s a barrier. It’s the seal 
that Eiko spoke of back in Madain Sari. You can Poke it or Slam it but it’ 
won’t budge. Ask Eiko to remove the seal. Eiko will then call on the Eidolon 
that seals the entrance. She’ll receive the Ruby Gem. When you regain control 
of the party, go inside the Iifa Tree.

In here, just move forward. The path is straightforward, don’t worry. Move on 
until you see a Moogle. Talk to it, then rest and save your game. From the 
moogle, move on until you reach a circular elevator. Have Zidane try it first 
and then your party. Below, the path is straightforward again. On the way, 
you can get an Ether from a hole in a wall in the right side also, get 2 
chests on the way for a Hi-Potion and a Lamia’s Flute. There’s also a chest 
to the left of the ones with Lamia’s Flute that contains a Remedy. 
Eventually, you’ll reach another weird area. Your party will then stand on 
the big leaf. It will go around towards the bottom. On the way, Mog will tell 
you that she senses a lot of life forces below them. Then, zombies will 
attack you. After beating then, when you regain control of Zidane on the 
leaf, talk to Vivi. He will tell you something about the Factory of Black 
Mages you saw back at Dali. It’s somehow connected to Kuja and the mist. 
Then, you’ll have to fight again. After the battle you’ll reach the floor 
below. 

When you regain control of Zidane, go down the stairs to the right. Now, 
search behind the stairs for a chest that contains an Elixir. Go to the left 
side of the trunk then go all the way back and to the right until you see a 
(!) and you’ll receive a Brigandine Vest. And then, talk to Eiko and watch 
the green light with her. When you regain control of Zidane again, go to the 
lower left and search for a Field Icon. Zidane will notice that it’s moving. 
Then, something from above will come in. Dagger will stumble down. Now, go to 
Dagger. You’ll see Soulcage. It will talk to you. It will tell you that the 
mist was sent to the world to create chaos among the leaders of the different 
nations. It’ll also tell you that Kuja uses the waste product of the mist in 
order to create the mist. You must defeat Soulcage now to rid the world of 
the Mist. You’ll now have to fight.

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BOSS: SOULCAGE
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Level: 26 Type: Undead
HP: 9,765 Gil: 3,800
MP: 862 Items: Elixir, Phoenix Down
AP: 9
Stolen Item/s: Brigandine, Magician Cloak, Oak Staff
Attacks: Level5 Death, Fire Blades, Shockwave
Weakness: none

This is a tough one. Its level5 Death will instant kill all your characters 
that have a level in multiples of 5 (i.e. 20,30,25). Zidane should just use 
physical attacks. Let Vivi use Ice Magic. Eiko and Dagger should be the 
healers. If you can spare a turn, use Eiko or Dagger’s Summon. And, also hope 
that Zidane will reach Trance!

Strategy by Megat Suhamdan (shah_ff7ff8@hotmail.com):
The strategy is very simple. Only four words. Just Throw One Elixir (at him 
of course). There, that's the strategy. Very simple huh.

Strategy by Geno (geno8827@home.com):
There's a faster and easier way of killing Soulcage. All you have to do is 
have Eiko or Dagger cast life on the him and he dies instantly. 

Note that both strategies are have been tested and proven by me. :)
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After the battle, the party will leave the tree. You’ll now see a FMV of the 
Iifa Tree. The Mist will be gone now and the Iifa Tree looks more beautiful. 
After that FMV, you’ll party will be at the entrance waiting for Kuja. Vivi 
will talk about the Black Mages. What if they get mad at Vivi. And then, a 
moogle will come in and tell Eiko that someone stole something important back 
at Madain Sari. The party will help Eiko. Kuja can wait so they’ll help Eiko 
first. Now, exit to the World Map and then head back to Madain Sari through 
the Conde Petie Mountain Path.

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MADAIN SARI
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Items:
Tent
Elixir
Phoenix Down
Equipments:
Survival Vest
Exploda
Memory Earring

Here, the moogles will call on Eiko. When you regain control of Zidane, 
follow Eiko and go to the Kitchen. Here, see the moogles gathered around. 
Now, go down the stairs here and go inside the room below the kitchen. You’ll 
see Eiko here. The stone that was passed down through generations is the one 
that was stolen. The party will then decide to find the thief for Eiko. Eiko 
will then leave and go to the Eidolon Wall. But then, you’ll hear Eiko 
scream. Vivi will come in and tell you that Eiko is held by the woman you saw 
back at Fossil Roo. None other than Lani. When you regain control of Zidane, 
get the chest here for a Survival Vest as well as a Phoenix Down. And then, 
go to the Eidolon wall. 

Here, talk to the moogle in front of the door. Ask the moogle to heal your 
party. Then, take a peek inside. You’ll see Eiko and Lani. After that, 
another moogle will come in and gives you the Exploda and an Elixir. Then, 
talk to the moogle in front of the door again and ask for Mog. Mog will be 
very scared even if Zidane assures her safety. Then, talk to the moogle again 
and choose to save her. In the Eidolon wall, Eiko will be put to sleep by 
Lani. She demands that you surrender the pendant of Dagger. Also, Vivi should 
be the one who will give it to her. Just as Vivi walk towards Lani, the Red-
Headed man will show up and stop Lani and save Eiko. Eiko will then wake up. 
Lani will be outraged at what the red-headed man did then she’ll leave. The 
man will then challenge Zidane into a one on one battle.

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BOSS: SCARLET HAIR
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Level: 22 Type: Human
HP: 8,985 Gil: 4,790
MP: 5,865 Items: Tent
AP: 9
Stolen Item/s: Poison Knuckles, Ether
Attacks: Physical Attacks
Weakness: none

The man will be easy. Just use normal physical attacks on him. When Zidane’s 
HP reaches 600, heal Zidane right away as the man is very fast and can have 2 
turns in a row. The man will also go around the battlefield. When he says 
“Here I go!”, attack him as he will be returning to the center. Basically, 
this fight is easy but long. :)
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After the battle, Zidane will ask the man to return what he stole. Then the 
man asked Zidane to finish him. Zidane will not do it. He has the Stolen item 
back, both of them are alive, so there’s no point in taking the man’s life. 
The man will then leave. You’ll now give the stone back to Eiko. When you 
regain control of the Zidane, go back to the kitchen and enter the room 
below.

Here, Eiko will ask you if she could go with you. She promised to her 
grandfather that she won’t leave until her 16th birthday. Tell her that it’s 
ok to join your party. She’s decided to come with the party anyway. After 
that, she’ll keep the stone so that it won’t be stolen or lost again. She’ll 
wear it as an earring. The Memory Earring. Then, Mog will come in. They will 
have a short talk. Then, go to the dining room and go right to the next 
screen. Here, search around for a field icon. You’ll hear someone sing a 
familiar song. Dagger is on a boat singing. Zidane will talk to her. Later, 
Zidane will tell Dagger about the story of Ipsen, a great adventurer. You’ll 
then see boat go adrift. Dagger and Zidane will head another woman singing 
the same song! Dagger will remember what happened to her in FMV fashion. She 
was the girl in the boat. She escaped with her mother when the Madain Sari 
was destroyed by large tornadoes while a huge eye watches from above. Then, 
Dagger will lose consciousness. 

When Dagger wakes up, she realizes that she really came from this village 
before she became the princess of Alexandria. Dagger decides to go and talk 
to Doctor Tot to know the truth. And then, you’ll find yourselves at the 
Eidolon wall. Dagger will tell Eiko that she prays at the Eidolon wall way 
back when she was still here. Eiko will be happy as she is not alone anymore 
and decides to join you in your journey. Then the party will be at the 
entrance. You’ll see the moogles say goodbye to Eiko. Then, the red-headed 
man will come in. He is puzzled by the way how Zidane beat him and why he 
spared his life. Zidane tells him to join in so that he’ll know why. Name him 
now. Let’s use the name Amarant which is the default one. Now, you’ll be 
asked to choose your party members. After selecting your party members, exit 
to the world map and go to the Iifa Tree once more.

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IIFA TREE
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Upon arrival, your party members will see the Silver Dragon and Kuja himself. 
When you regain control of your characters, move on until you see your 
characters talk about getting on the trunk of the tree. Amarant will lend a 
hand and takes Eiko and Vivi to the Trunk (he wonders how this dimwit was 
able to beat him). Zidane, on the other hand, gives Dagger a piggyback ride. 
You’ll see Kuja. He’ll take you as a warm-up until the elephant-lady comes. 
And then, when you have the chance, prepare your characters for battle. Kuja 
will later notice that the curtains are up and the show will begin. You’ll 
see a FMV of Brahne’s Fleet going towards the Iifa Tree. She’ll be so damn 
greedy and decides to kill Kuja and take the Outer Continent. Brahne will 
order the Black Mages to concentrate all magic into one spell then attack 
Kuja. Dagger will not believe what she sees. Then, Kuja will call some spawns 
of the mist and you’ll have to fight them. After the battle, you’ll see Kuja 
and Brahne square off. 

Now, Dagger will try to save his mother. Even though Zidane tries to stop 
her, she will not give up. Dagger will then ask Eiko if the Eidolon that is 
trapped is still here in the Tree. Eiko then points to the roots of the tree. 
Dagger will go there by herself! When you control Zidane, just go south to 
the next screen and just move on until you see Dagger. Remember that, you’ll 
encounter some Mist Spawns on the way down. Then, you’ll see Dagger call upon 
the trapped Eidolon. She’ll receive the Aquamarine and Leviathan. It’s no 
use. Leviathan destroys the enemies by using a Tidal wave!

After that, you’ll see the exhausted Black Mages. Now, Brahne uses her most 
powerful weapon. The eidolon Bahamut! You’ll see the FMV of Bahamut rising 
from the ocean. Then, Bahamut will attack Kuja and the Silver Dragon. The 
attack injured Kuja a little drawing blood on his forehead. Then, Kuja raises 
his arm and the big eye will appear in the sky. It will kill the Black Mages 
and will corrupt Bahamut. Kuja will use Bahamut against Brahne. You’ll see 
Brahne and she is frightened. Bahamut aims directly at the Red Rose then 
boom! 

Later, your party will see Brahne at the short with her escape pod. Finally, 
Brahne finally came to her senses and talks to Dagger like a real mother she 
once was. Brahne will tell Dagger that she might be better off sitting on the 
throne. And then the inevitable happens, Brahne will die. After that tragedy, 
the party will go back to Alexandria using Brahne’s escape pod.

In Alexandria, you’ll see Doctor Tot call on Dagger. You’ll also see Steiner 
and Beatrix pledge their loyalty to Princess Garnet. Then, Dagger will put a 
wreath on Brahne’s Grave. You’ll then see a FMV of Dagger. After the FMV, 
you’ll be asked if you want to save your game. Save your game and put in Disc 
3.