North End & Yamoora's Gambits

North End

Rabanastran (woman in red, pink, and blue): Thanks to the work I found in the palace, I can afford to feed my younger brothers, and I even have a few gil left over for myself!

Rabanastran (light blue seeq pacing west northwest): Went off to Giza Plains looking for work, but It turns out it was the Rains. Went all that way and didn’t see a soul.

Rabanastran (guy in green and brown shorts): The other day I saw a bright flash in the sky off to the west, and a few hours later some wounded Imperials were brought into town. I wonder what happened out there…

Traveler: Apparently Vayne’s been summoned back to Archades. I’m sure it will only be temporary, though. If not, what reason have I to remain in Rabanastre? Oh, I do hope he comes back soon.

Imperial: I’m on watch. If you have no business here, kindly leave me be. I’ve enough on my mind with Lord Vayne breathing down our necks…

Rabanastran (light blue seeq pacing north northeast): I keep well away from trouble – haven’t the stomach for it. If that makes me a coward, so be it!

Dispirited Woman: Turns out those rumors about the kingslayer being in Rabanastre were no more than that. A friend visiting Bhujerba told me she saw a kid running around saying he was Basch. Needless to say, he wasn’t.

Rabanastran (dark brown bangaa in black vest): The city’s prospects have taken a real turn for the better since Vayne became consul. I really underestimated that man.

Riby: I had no idea Penelo had been kidnapped… And to think, you were off rescuing her! I knew we could always count on you, Vaan!

Rabanastran (man in turban and dark pants): I know that look. Reks used to have that same determined fire in his eyes. Whatever you may be thinking, don’t do anything stupid, okay, Vaan? You owe it to your brother.

Rabanastran (woman in blue, yellow, and pink on bridge): Have you noticed the bangaa standing guard in front of the building just to the west of the bridge? I wonder what’s inside…

Rabanastran (woman in green, pink, and brown on bridge): I used to think all the guards were bad, but some of them actually care about the people they’re protecting.

Helpful Man: Such a grand city… Why, even the locals must need a map to find their way! You surely know your way around by now, though!

Yamoora’s Gambits

Greenhorn: When it really counts, nothing can replace giving each and every command without using gambits. Of course, it’s nice to not have to worry about giving orders for every little thing. I suppose it really just depends on the situation…

Adept Adventurer: Walking the Way of the Gambit is like climbing a mountain whose peak you cannot see. You climb and climb, but still the summit eludes you. Yet never have I thought to turn back. I seek the ultimate combination of gambits, one capable of accommodating any scenario. Such a thing might not exist, but I will not rest until I have found it.

Yamoora: Yamoora, at your service. Please, take all the time you like. [shop menu]

Yamoora's Gambits & North End

Yamoora’s Gambits

Greenhorn: I’ve managed to pick up quite a lot – I’m even making my own gambit combinations now. Oh, I see I’m not alone. Guess I better keep at it… Don’t want to be one-upped!

Adept Adventurer: The Way of the Gambit is long and steep. Any novice may combine gambits, but using them to give form to your every thought is truly an art. Yet the tightest grasp can hold only dust. The most intricate combinations stand upon simple foundations… gambits are like that.

Yamoora (mistakenly says Panamis due to glitch): You’re one of Migelo’s little friends, aren’t you? Well, I’m glad he’s all right. Some nasty business the night of the fete. There was no serious damage, at least. Good thing the Consul was ready for it. But I’m forgetting… you’re here to shop, aren’t you. [shop menu]

North End

Rabanastran (woman in green, pink, and brown on bridge): They’ve sent the worst of the guards back to Archadia. Removed for running afoul of the Consul… I shudder to think what happens to them.

Rabanastran (woman in blue, yellow, and white): Seems Vayne’s ordered the guards to speak to us more proper, like. Trouble is, some of the guards aren’t too bright, and it just comes out funny.

Rabanastran (man in white turban and brown pants): I heard the Imperials had caught you for something or other. Glad you gave ‘em the slip. I gotta tell ya, I’m surprised you made it out.

Riby: Vaan, is that you? I’m surprised to see you here. All I’ve heard out of Penelo lately is “Vaan’s GONE!” She’s been miserable. You should really go see her.

Rabanastran (tan bangaa): The consul may change, but how long will it be before we see change on the streets? Though I’ll admit, the guards seem more mannerly now.

Dispirited Woman: I’ve heard the kingslayer is back in Rabanastre. If it’s true, I have choice word or two for him… Though I wonder if I’d even recognize him.

Rabanastran (light blue seeq): Things have finally settled down ‘round here. They’ve even reopened the aerodrome! Not that I’ll be flyin’ anywhere…

Imperial: Lord Vayne is very particular about the rules he sets out. He’s ordered us to treat you commoners proper, like. Of course I would, orders or no!

Traveler: Life is easier in Archades, no question. But Lord Vayne is here in Rabanastre… Should I stay? Should I go? What to do!?

Rabanastran (man in brown and green shorts): The Consul’s been quite busy with his civic projects, you know. Perhaps Lowtown’s fortunes are on the up?

Rabanastran (light blue seeq): Did you know there’s a mine right in the middle of Bhujerba? Hard work, mining, but the pay’s tempting, so it is. Bhujerba’s run by one Marquis Ondore. Supposed to be a right generous fellow, so maybe the money’s as good as they say.

Rabanastran (woman in red, pink, and blue): So, the night of the fete, I tried to sneak into the palace to steal a word or two with Lord Vayne. But the guards mistook me for a thief! It was all straightened out quickly enough, but I was furious. Couldn’t have happened at a worse time.

North End & Yamoora's Gambits

North End

Rabanastran (woman in blue, red, and pink near bazaar entrance): If I could find a way to curry favor with Lord Vayne, I’d need never worry about money again.

Rabanastran (light blue seeq): They’ll be starting that fete in the palace soon. Ah, the food they’ll have… What I wouldn’t give for just a taste!

Rabanastran (man in hat and brown and green shorts): I can finally go home to Lowtown now! Maybe I’ll pay Old Dalan a visit. He’s always got a tall tale or two to tell.

Traveler: Under Vayne’s rule, Rabanastre will flourish as never before. I’m sure of it! I may even consider moving here myself!

Imperial: The ceremony’s over. You’re free to move about Lowtown and pass through the city gates.

Rabanastran (blue seeq): So the ceremony ended without incident, eh? Good! I don’t care much for the Empire, but I care even less for trouble.

Dispirited Woman: Vayne invaded Nalbina… Basch wouldn’t accept surrender and killed the King… Enemies of Dalmasca both, in my book.

Rabanastran (black bangaa): The Empire wouldn’t send someone like Vayne just anywhere. No, this says something about Dalmasca’s importance to the Empire.

Riby: I didn’t understand a word of that speech, but I’ll get Old Dalan to explain it to me. There’s no one knows more than he does!

Rabanastran (man in tan and white): That new consul – he looks like some kind of general to me. Which means he was probably involved in the attack on Nalbina. Why would they send someone like him to rule us?

Rabanastran (woman in pink, yellow, and blue on bridge): I can never find my way to Lowtown when I need to. There should be a stairway around here somewhere…

Rabanastran (woman in green, pink, and brown): The guards are letting people into Lowtown again, but I still can’t find the stairs! My map shows a stairway over by the gambit shop, but I can’t make head nor tail of it.

Yamoora’s Gambits

Greenhorn: This is my first time in Yamoora’s. I was just getting an explanation about gambits from this kid here. It’s all about efficiency, he says.

Adept Adventurer: Did I watch the parade? Does a forest watch the ocean? Parades are nothing to one traveling the Way of the Gambit. Seek me out when the Way of the Gambit is open to you. I will lead you down its path.

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Clan Centurio

North End

Conspicuous Bangaa: Ah, so you’ve got your Primer, so you have. Well? What’re you standin’ about out here for? In with ya! Can’t quite recall your face. Are you new? Might want to pay special heed to what the folks inside have to say. Well, are you goin’ in or not?

Okay, let me in.

[See “The Clan Hall” below.]

No, thanks.

The Clan Hall

Monid: What are you lookin’ at? This ain’t no place for children! Him? He’s an exception. His parents were both hunters. And they were friends of mine to boot. That is, until they set out on a hunt for this one most notorious mark… But I’ll avenge them, be sure of it! I’ve been keeping an ear to the ground, listening for any sign of that mark ever since. That’s what this place is all about. A deadly serious business, this, not to be taken lightly, you hear?

Monid (x2): You’ve got much and more to learn, and you can start with this: stay out of my way! I’d as soon kill you as look at you, so don’t be trying my patience.

Bansat: New member, are you? M’ name’s Bansat. I’m a hunter here in Clan Centurio. Pleased to meet ya.

Bansat (x2): Getting the feel for battle? You can never have too much practice.

Clan Member (moogle with green pom-pom watching practice fight): Are you new here, kupo? My advice for you: always be sure to check for the latest bills. Never know when a new one might be posted, kupo. No matter the notice board you check, the bills will be the same. So go to the nearest one, and you’re set, kupo!

Clan Member (woman in pink watching practice fight): So, Tomaj recommended you to the clan, did he? I bet he pretended he didn’t even know about the clan hall. If he had told you where it was, he’d be in trouble. Finding the clan hall is one of the tests to join the clan. Where you go from here is up to you.

Clan Member (man sitting on steps talking to woman): Hmph. You look like you barely know which end of the sword goes in the monster. Don’t do anything to hurt the Clan… or yourself.

Clan Member (green bangaa talking to red bangaa on balcony): What have we here? A newcomer, eh? Montblanc’s the founder of our clan, so be sure to show him the proper respect. Our job’s to travel about accepting hunts from the boards, gathering news about marks that need to be dealt with right away, elite marks, and the like.

Ma’kenroh: A new clan member? Hrgm… I am Ma’kenroh. A pleasure, I’m sure. Unlike our other members, I cannot participate in hunts. My specialty lies in the collection of information. If you have a question about one of your marks, ask. I will tell you what I know.

Ma’kenroh (x2): Hello. How does this day find you? Hunting the Rogue Tomato? Hrgm… Find it in the Dalmasca Estersand. Leave by the east gate, head to the northeast. Now, go. Oh, about your clan rank… When you’ve defeated 2 marks and accumulated 700 clan points, you will gain a rank. Now, go.

Krjn: Yes? What is it you need? I am Krjn, a hunter of Clan Centurio. To know my boundaries did I join the clan. It is a wellspring of information about powerful marks.

Krjn (x2): If you sense danger, be cautious. Flight, too, has its place in battle.

Montblanc: Kupo-po? Yours is a new face! Are you a hunter? Welcome to our clan hall! I’m Montblanc, founder of Clan Centurio. It’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance, kupo! Our clan has a very strict entrance examination. We should begin yours at once… And, you pass. Moogles are quick to make up their minds, kupo.

[You are now a member of Clan Centurio!]

Here in the clan hall you’ll hear about especially dangerous marks you won’t find posted on any board, the moment they rear their ugly heads! Well, I’ll get on with filing the necessary clan membership certificates. I’ll be finished in no time flat, kupo! Kupo! I nearly forgot! Now that you’re a member, you can make purchases from our clan shop in the Muthru Bazaar. Be sure to stop by, kupo! Happy hunting!

Montblanc (x2): How fares the hunt, kupo? All your membership papers are in order, kupo. Allow me to give you this to commemorate your joining the guild! I’ll have a little something for you each time you attain a new clan rank, kupo.

[You obtain 3 potions!]

Keep up the splendid work, kupo!

Kupo-po? I’m sorry, but I don’t have any hunts to tell you about at the moment, kupo.

Montblanc (x3): How fares the hunt, kupo? Kupo-po? I’m sorry, but I don’t have any hunts to tell you about at the moment, kupo.

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Clan Watch (previously the Conspicuous Bangaa): Well, what do you think of the clan? A nice enough lot, if you ask me.

???: (This is a sign for Clan Centurio, but only clan members would know it as such.)

Muthru Bazaar

Clan Provisioner (previously the Mysterious Merchant): Heh, heh. Heard the boss gave you the okay. But it’s not that simple, lad. We’ve got strict rules you gotta abide by here. The things I can sell you depend on your clan rank. You want a crack at the good stuff, best raise your rank. I doubt you’ll be disappointed! Didn’t mean to talk yer ear off! Go on and take a look at what we have… for your rank, of course. [shop menu]

Clan Provisioner (x2): Step right up, lad! Let’s see, for your rank, our goods look something like this. Holler if you see something that takes your fancy. [shop menu]

Note: After the initial meeting, the dialogue in the Clan Hall changes depending not on story progression, but on your progression in hunts and clan ranking. The only way story affects what goes on in the Clan Hall is when Montblanc has rewards for boss battles only completed through progressing the story. Clan Hall dialogue and the Clan Primer will therefore be documented in a separate section from here on out.

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Yamoora's Gambits

Greenhorn: This is my first time in Yamoora’s. I thought it was time I learned what all the fuss was about. Gotta say, I’m a bit nervous…

Lord Vain: Looks like you’ve wandered into the gambit shop by mistake, boy! A great tool for leading a party of adventurers, which I can’t help but see you lack. See, with a good set of gambits, you don’t have t’ shout out instructions left and right in a battle. First, you need a party, though. (snort)

Adept Adventurer: I walk the Way of the Gambit. Seek me out when the Way is open to you. I will lead you down its path.

Yamoora: Sorry, still gettin’ the shop in order. It’ll be a while yet, so you may want to try back later.

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North End

Rabanastran (woman in pink, red, and blue): I do hope the parade drums up some business. I’ve just come from the bazaar, but I can scarcely afford a thing.

Bungling Hunter: Listen, churl, you get into trouble, do it proper, like. Make a name for yourself. I want the bounty on your head to be worth the trouble! Har!

Conspicuous Bangaa: You want in? Out with it, then! Hah! You don’t even have one! You’ll no’ be getting’ in without, boy. Off with ya!

???: (You’re not sure what this sign is for.)

Imperial: Not now, boy, I’m on duty. Peddle your wares elsewhere, eh?

Rabanastran (blue seeq): They’re holding a banquet in the palace after the parade is over. Delicacies and delectables the likes of us’ll never taste, boy.

Rabanastran (man in green and brown shorts): They’re locking the city down tight. Which suits me fine. I’m happy to stay right here. Don’t believe me? Head down to the gates and see for yourself!

Traveler: Isn’t Rabanastre marvelous? Fascinating in ways wholly different from Archades. I’ve even taken to the local fashion!

Imperial (northwest): Don’t worry, lad. I know the watch has been a bit rough today, but things should get back to normal soon enough once the parade is over.

Imperial (northeast): We’re on heightened watch until the Consul’s inauguration ceremony is complete. Parts of the city are off limits for the duration.

Rabanastran (blue seeq): There are those who care little for the Empire. No doubt they are the reason behind the show of Imperial force today.

Dispirited Woman: I haven’t the slightest interest in the Imperial Parade. It will only remind me of the Princess’s wedding to Prince Rasler… I didn’t have the clearest view of them then, but I could tell how happy they were. If only things had turned out differently…

Imperial: No loitering! Can’t keep watch with the likes of you standing ‘round. We’re under strict orders to arrest suspicious characters, boy.

Rabanastran (brown bangaa in black and red pants): First the parade, then the fete. This consul must be an important man.

Riby: Can’t turn around without running into an Imperial today. Times like this, it’s best to just keep your head down and stay outta trouble.

Rabanastran (man in brown and tan): Oh, Vaan, it’s you. Even two years later, sometimes I look at you and see Reks.

Tough Knight: The most important thing in a fight? A level head on your shoulders. Beasts great and small roam abroad. Be sure you know which you face before charging into battle.

Yamoora’s Gambits (sign): “A mind without instruction can no more bear fruit than can a field without cultivation.”

Rabanastran (woman in white, yellow and blue): I was just out for a little stroll and these Imperials yell at me for no reason at all. Is such a heavy guard needed for the consul’s arrival?

Rabanastran (woman in green and pink): I hear there’s a resistance group planning something against the Imperials. But if you ask me, things aren’t so bad the way they are now.

Imperial: All traffic with Lowtown is suspended until the new consul reaches the palace.

Helpful Man: Such a grand city… Why, even the locals must need a map to find their way! Go ahead, look at your map. There’s no shame in it!

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