Giza Plains (Dry) - Nomad Village

Arjie: Well, hello! The wary traveler never passes the chance to restock his supplies. [shop menu] I used to live in Rabanastre, before I met my husband. Then I moved here. I only get to see him during the Rains, but I’m happy all the same.

Camina: The tree what was blockin’ the path to Kerwon’s finally gone. And it’s a good thing, too. Lots of herbs we can’t find no other place. Are you goin’ to Ozmone Plain? I haven’t been too far that way, but the monsters sure look tough.

Tott: Little while ago, the whole west sky lit up in a flash. Only lasted for a second. Wonder what that was…

Nutsy: An elemental was chasing me, kupo! The rain was pouring down, and I could feel my fur crickle-crackle when it came near. Horrifying! Would you like to buy a map, kupo?...

Roaklo: I really wanna go see Ozmone Plain. I hear there are all these old ruined airships just waitin’ to be explored… I get excited just thinkin’ about it!

Nanau: I thought my little brother had been working hard lately, but now i find out he’s just been planning to sneak off to Kerwon. Can you believe it?

Masyua: Don’t often get visitors in this heat. What is it?

>Can you tell me about sunstones?

Did you notice the dark crystals? They again shine with light. No small thanks to the fine weather we’ve enjoyed these past days. Are you interested in making some sunstones?

>Sure, why not?

>How do I make sunstones?

>No, thanks.

You’re always welcome, if you change your mind. We pay well for stones of a high grade, should you need a few extra gil.

>Nothing, sorry.

The garif live to the south, in northern Kerwon. They are an ancient race, who live by the ways of their ancestors. They wear masks from the day they’re born until the day they die.

Jinn: I saw ‘em bringing a bunch of hurt Imperials to Rabanastre. I thought the war was supposed to be over? My family was killed in the war… But Brunoa brought me to live here. I don’t wanna see anyone else get hurt.

Lesina: Have you been to the garif village? Our elder and their chieftain go way back, but they haven’t seen each other in a cockatrice’s age. I make trips to their village to trade sunstones for medicinal herbs, hides… you name it. And the kids just love that nanna cheese they make.

Elder Brunoa: They tell me the fallen tree blocking the road to Kerwon was washed away by the Rains. The way south through Starfall Field is open. If you’re heading that way, see you’re well provisioned before setting out. Changes in the land mean changes in the beasts that walk them.

Elder Brunoa (x2): I was walking through the plains several days past when I was overcome by the feeling some great power had been lost. I pray it is no ill omen.

Terra: The cockatrices aren’t lookin’ so good lately. Can’t you tell? You gotta look close. And poor Dania… I wish there was something I could do to help out.

[Examine any one of the cockatrices…]

Cockatrice: (It looks a little down in the beak.)

[For more dialogue with Dania, Terra, and the cockatrices, see “Hunts - Little Love on the Big Plains.”]

Giza Plains

Nomad Village

Cartographers’ Guild/Nutsy: I’m just a traveling moogle, trying to scrape by. I should be here while the Dry holds, kupo. But the monsters during the Rains are too scary! The Dry should last a while longer, but take care during the Rains, kupo. Those big lightning balls don’t mess around. Would you like to buy a map, kupo?

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So long, kupo!

Nomad Youth/Tott: Hey there. We don’t see many travelers through here. If there’s somethin’ you’re lookin’ for, you should talk to our elder. She’s over by the tent.

Nomad/Arjie: Well, hello! The wary traveler never passes the chance to restock his supplies. [shop menu] The children still work, even in this heat. I guess I should try to follow their example.

Nomad Youth/Camina: I’m in charge of seeing all the herbs and roots we gather in the plain are properly dried and stored. We use charms made from the herbs to keep the monsters away while we’re out. Used a whole lot during the Rains, so we need t’ pick more!

Nomad Youth/Roaklo: Sorry, but could you come back later? Gotta finish work, or I can’t play!

Nomad/Nanau: You’ve come from the city? Our village may be small, but you are welcome here. Our village moves with the seasons. When the Rains come, Giza fills with water, so we cannot stay.

Nomad/Masyua: Have you come to see the dark crystals? Not everyone takes well to the heat of the Giza Plains. We don’t have much to offer, but you’re welcome to rest here, if you like. These dark crystals absorb the light of the sun, until they shine with a brilliant light. People are always surprised just how bright they shine.

Nomad Youth/Jinn: Most of us out here work at makin’ sunstones or raisin’ cockatrices. We won’t get much work done once the Rains come. Gotta make the best of the Dry now!

Nomad/Lesina: The men are off on their business, while we women mind the village. Even the children do their part. They make their mistakes, of course, but they learn from them!

Nomad Youth/Terra: I heard wild cockatrices can roll real fast. But these ones don’t roll around at all… You think they’re just lazy?

Nomad/Dania: Don’t worry, they won’t bite! These cockatrices are as tame as can be. Aren’t they just the fluffiest, cutest things you’ve ever seen?

Cockatrice (little one): (It stares at you with beady eyes…)

Cockatrice (little one): (It looks like it wants to tell you something. Then again, maybe not.)

Cockatrice (medium one): (It doesn’t shy at your approach. It seems tame.)

Cockatrice (medium one): (It looks like it has an itch on its back.)

Cockatrice (medium one): (It looks like it wants to be left alone.)

Cockatrice (big ‘un): (It looks hungry.)

Nomad Elder/Elder Brunoa: It can get quite hot here in Giza, but it’s not all that bad if you can find a nice spot in the shade. Take care before heading out to the plains. Our children don’t leave without making the proper preparations. Neither should you.

Elder Brunoa (x2): Don’t go out to the plains unprepared. Speak with Arjie before you go if there’s anything you need.

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