Rabanastre

Southgate

[For dialogue with the Wandering Viera, see “Side Quests - Viera Rendezvous.”]

Southern Plaza

Imperial: Hard to believe I’ve been here two years already. Heh. I remember when the Rains were a big deal. Now it’s just same-old, same-old.

Muthru Bazaar

Patient Bangaa: We couldn’t reach the deeper parts of the Garamsythe Waterway and it’s put my friend here in the foulest of moods. We weren’t able to make it past this one sluice gate. There’s a moogle what has the key, but he wouldn’t let us use it!

Trader: I set off for the garif village to see about stocking some of their wares. But I got lost on the way and barely made it back. I’ve given up on all that now. Reckon I’ll just stick around here for the time being.

Merchant (blue seeq at top of steps): Spices! Authentic Bancour spices! Whaddaya say? Care for a pinch or two?

Merchant (blindfolded tan bangaa): I may never be a trade baron, but I bring in enough to live as I please. I’ve no complaints.

Traveler: Delightful it may be,  but Rabanastre is not my home. It is time that I returned. What tales I have to tell!

Busy Messenger: You’ve heard there’s a passage connecting the Giza Plains with Ozmone Plain now, right? Boss has me down there surverying for him.

Rabanastran (man in white, yellow, and brown): When I first moved to Rabanastre I couldn’t tell one street from the other. But I think I may finally know my way around now.

Reks’s Friend: You’ve made yourself some good friends along the way, Vaan, but you’ve done it all standin’ on your own two feet. Reks would be proud of ya.

Rabanastran (seeq with turquoise horn): Heard tell there’s a huge, powerful wyrm lurking somewhere in the Westersand - a wyrm unlike the others you’re liable to find there. Think I heard me the cry of the beast once. Or maybe it was only the raging winds of a sandstorm. Regardless, I can’t remember where.

Southern Plaza

Rabanastran (tan bangaa talking with woman): That strange man that came through here – you know, the one with the scar on his forehead and that ratty beard? Wonder what became of him.

Rabanastran (kid squatting in front of wall): People still seem to think pretty well of Vayne. If things really start getting better, d’you think we should cut him some slack?

Imperial: Saw a squad of guards headin’ in through the south gate. Soaked to the skin, they were. Must be the Rains down in Giza.

Rabanastran (man in brown pants with his son in northern part): There was a great explosion in the west. Some are saying it was the Imperial fleet sinkin’ from the sky!

Rabanastran (kid in blue with his father in north part): Did you hear? Did you hear? My friend down in Lowtown saw a GHOST!

Lovestruck Man: Urrr… I can’t get her out of my head… Who? That viera, that’s who. She’s all I’ve ever dreamed of…

Cotze: The Empire dispatched a natural philosopher here to look into something or the other. He tried askin’ me some questions, but I won’t have any part in it. He’s probably still over at Westgate trying to figure out what to do next.

Rabanastran (kid on blue and green on south side of fountain): What? Vayne’s going back to Archadia? Shucks… and I never got to run into him even once.

Jinn: Hey, been a long time, huh? It’s me, Jinn, from Giza Plains. Remember? It’s the Rains now, so we’ve all left the village. Not a soul left there. I thought I saw some people coming up from Ozmone Plain when we was leavin’… I wonder if they know the village is empty?

Bright-eyed Boy: I heard there were some sick people at the village in the Estersand. They can’t even leave their homes. Wish I could do somethin’ to help…

Rabanastran (man in brown pants near eastgate): I wonder if there’s any truth to that rumor that Vayne’s going back to Archadia?

Rabanastran (boy in blue by southgate): All those roly-polies down in Giza Plains disappear when the Rains come. …The people? Yeah, they leave, too.

Rabanastran (man in brown pants by southgate): It’s the Rains down in Giza again. How can I tell? By the puddles the travelers leave.

Rabanstran (kid in blue by westgate): Hey, Vaan! Sure haven’t seen you around much lately. Off havin’ fun without the rest of us?

Rabanastran (man in brown pants by westgate): There’s a great sandstorm in the northern part of the Westersand. The winds are so strong you can’t even stand, much less walk. You can scarcely see for all the sand, but you can hear. There’s a terrible cry riding on that wind. Best to keep well away, if you ask me.

Rabanastre

Aerodrome

Flights to Bhujerba: Good day, sir. This counter serves travelers wishing to book passage to Bhujerba. We have ships fitted with shops and amenities, or if you prefer to sleep during your journey, ships with only private cabins. Whichever you choose, the price is the same. We will show you aboard as soon as you’ve purchased your ticket. Passage is 200 Gil. How would you like to travel?

>By leisure craft.

Thank you, sir. Enjoy your flight.

>By private cabin.

>I’ve changed my mind.

Do come again.

Bhujerban (man leaning against counter): Have you come to book passage on an airship, friend? Each counter serves a different destination. Pay your fare there. If a given counter is empty, that route is not currently in service, but give it some time and it should open again.

Southern Plaza

Rabanastran (boy in blue by westgate): Hey, Vaan. Penelo’s with you now, right? Phew! What a relief! I know we can count on you to keep her safe, no matter what happens!

Rabanastran (kid walking on south side of fountain): I was so worried about Penelo, I couldn’t even work. But thanks to you, everything’s back to normal again! Heh, heh.

Rabanastran (boy squatting against the wall by East End exit): I heard all about how you saved Penelo, Vaan. You’re practically a hero!

East End

Bucco: What’s that? Penelo’s with you? Phew! I guess all that talk about her bein’ kidnapped was just talk. I was worried for nothin’.

Migelo’s Sundries

Rabanastran (woman in pink and blue headscarf and top): I’ve heard the Imperial Fleet was gathering near Bhujerba. Do you think they were spying on Dorstonis?

Rabanastran (man talking to red bangaa): Migelo had been sulking about for a while, but he finally seems to have cheered up. Not sure why, but I’m not complaining.

Migelo: Ah, Penelo! You’re all right! Those sky pirates got you tangled up in some nasty business. [Penelo looks as though she has something to say; the scene fades out and back in] What!? Don’t tell me you’re off running about with those sky pirates, too! Vaan I can understand, but you, Penelo? …Ah, I see. I suppose I have been a bit over protective of you. It’s time you made your own decisions, your own mistakes. Do as you feel you must. Whatever trouble you might get yourselves into will only make you stronger, I’m sure. Yes, yes. [Vaan and Penelo look overjoyed] When you want to come back, you’ve only – No, no, you go about your adventures until you decide for yourselves it’s time. And until then, don’t worry yourselves about the shop or any of your friends. Just leave all that to Migelo, you hear? Now that that’s decided, we should get down to business. If you’ll be traveling, you’ll be needing sundries, yes? Well, sundries we have!

Migelo (x2): Keeping busy, are you, Vaan? You needn’t worry yourself about the store. I won’t be closing just because you aren’t around. No, there are plenty of other hard-working youths to pick up your slack. Off with you now! We’ll be here when you get back.

Yugri’s Magicks

Sotted Imperial: What’re you starin’ at? Come to have a good laugh, have you? Blast that rumor… The whole bloomin’ town’s talkin’ about it… But they’ve got it all wrong. I was given orders to stand watch at this shop. That’s why I don’t get over to the Sandsea as much as before, right?

The Sandsea

Tavernmaster: That Imperial’s finally left the place… and good riddance! Can finally get some peace ‘round here. That’s what people come to the Sandsea for!

Barkeep (woman on balcony): We won’t be seeing those Imperials around here anymore. The Consul’s implemented a new policy to see the watch behave as they’re meant to. I don’t think any policy will help that one Imperial, though. I hear he’s off hiding somewhere, in his cups as usual.

Rabanastre After The Sandsea

East End

Bucco: Hey, Vaan? I heard… I heard Penelo was kidnapped. It’s not true… is it?

Migelo’s Sundries

Kytes: Migelo’s finally back, but Penelo still hasn’t shown up. I hope everything’s okay.

Rabanastran (man chatting with bangaa): Migelo’s here all right, but is it me, or does he seem a little tired today?

Rabanastran (woman in pink headscarf): Migelo showed up, but he paid hardly any attention to my questions. I wonder what’s on his mind.

Migelo: What a terrible thing to have happened! You’ve got to see that Penelo gets back home safely, Vaan!

Southern Plaza

Rabanastran (boy in blue and green on south side of fountain): Oh, Vaan! I heard all about Penelo bein’ kidnapped. You’re gonna go rescue her, right? I know there’s nothin’ I can do to help her, but I’m sure you can do it, Vaan. I just know it!

Rabanastran (boy in blue near westgate): Hey, I just heard that Penelo was kidnapped… I sure hope it’s some kinda joke. But what if it’s not? The other day she seemed really down, and now this… I’m worried.

Lowtown

North Sprawl

Balzac: Sorry, but I can’t let you back inside. Outsiders such as yourselves would only be in the way. You and Captain Ronsenburg would do well to keep from drawing any unwanted attention. Avoid using your real names and you should be safe enough. Few people are like to recognize you by your face alone.

Old Dalan’s Place

Rabanastran (boy at right): Friend of mine ran into a viera out in front of the Sandsea. I dunno what exactly happened, but he sure thinks it’s a big deal.

Rabanastran (woman at left): A sword of the Order of the Knights of Dalmasca… Why give this to you now, of all times?

Dalan: I was just about to look into this Penelo business, and – what? Kidnapped!? So you’re off to the Lhusu Mines with this sky pirate then, are you? Why, that’s in Bhujerba… Can he even be trusted? No time to worry over that now… Listen to me, Vaan. You must hurry to Penelo. And be careful. Careful for both your sakes.

[If you talked to Dalan before going to Migelo’s previously...]

Dalan: What? Penelo’s been kidnapped!? So you’re off to the Lhusu Mines with this sky pirate then, are you? Why, that’s in Bhujerba… Can he even be trusted? No time to worry over that now… Listen to me, Vaan. You must hurry to Penelo. And be careful. Careful for both your sakes.

Southern Plaza

Rabanastran (kid in blue near westgate): Hey, Vaan. Have you seen Penelo lately? Sure seems like somethin’s botherin’ her. Whaddaya think it might be?

Rabanastran (man in brown shorts near southgate): From Southgate, it’s a straight run down to the nomad village on Giza Plains.

Rabanastran (kid in blue by southgate): I saw a real weird guy over in the East End. His beard and hair were all long and scruffy… Wonder what his story is?

Bright-eyed Boy: Someday I’m gonna be tough enough to go into the Estersand all by myself. Just you watch!

Rabanastran (man in brown shorts by eastgate): Capturing those insurgents so soon after his arrival… that new consul is a sharp man. If he can keep peace in the city, I’ll be happy.

Rabanastran (kid in blue and green on south side of fountain): If people are lookin’ to this new consul to make our city a better place, forget it! I have… other… expectations for our rich friend.

Rabanastran (black bangaa in red vest): May not be cheap, but takin’ an airship out of the aerodrome’s the easiest way to get from city to city. When they aren’t in dry dock for repairs…

Rabanastran/Cotze: The guards may be watchin’ us, but I’m watchin’ them. I don’t trust ‘em any further than I can throw ‘em.

Lovestruck Man: Did you see? Have you heard? Have you… touched? You really shouldn’t touch, you know. …Why, the viera, of course! Such style and grace… everything I’ve ever wanted in a woman! I wonder if she’s attached…

Rabanastran (man with his son on north side of fountain): No one hates the Empire more than the people in Lowtown. I can’t say that I blame them, but at the same time, the Empire’s not all bad, either.

Rabanastran (kid with his father on north side of fountain): Well of course they captured the thieves that tried for the palace. They’re thieves! They got what they deserved!

Imperial: That commotion with the thieves in the palace on the night of the Lord Consul’s fete shook people up a fair bit. All’s well now, though. The watch did for them, sure enough.

Rabanastran (kid squatting near wall in northeast corner): People seem to think pretty well of Vayne…. What I’d like to know is: why?

Rabanastran (tan bangaa speaking with woman): Hey, did you see that fellow who just passed this way? Had a beard, looked and smelled like he hadn’t had a bath in years? There was an unsavory bunch followin’ him… You think he’s all right? Not that I’m about to stick my nose where it don’t belong.

Southern Plaza

Rabanastran (tan bangaa speaking with woman): Glad the watch has finally let up. Was gettin’ so you couldn’t turn ‘round without your tail bumpin’ an Imperial. Er, better watch my tongue…

Rabanastran (boy squatting down and hugging his knees by the wall): There were too many guards at the parade… All those fat purses, and no chance to swipe ‘em! I feel like I was the one who was robbed!

Imperial: There were rumors about a group of insurgents plottin’ an attack, but we kept the peace good ‘n’ proper. The city gates, the stairs to Lowtown – you can come ‘n’ go as you like now.

Rabanastran (man in brown shorts with his son at north side of fountain): My boy and I just watched the parade… it’s all he’ll talk about now. We saw the wedding parade two years ago, but he was too young to remember.

Rabanastran (boy in blue with his father): That parade was the best thing I ever saw! I wanna be in a parade, too!

Lovestruck Man: I can’t believe the Consul is the Emperor’s son! Imagine, someone like that in Rabanastre… I hope he’s the right man to help the city move forward.

Cartographer’s Guild: Would you like to buy a map, kupo? 

[Giza Plains - 30 gil
Dalmasca Estersand - 50 gil
Dalmasca Westersand - 550 gil
Cancel]
So long, kupo!

Rabanastran (black bangaa in red vest and pants): They’ve got the aerodrome at Westgate closed special for all the Imperials returnin’ to Archadia.

Rabanastran/Cotze: What are they doin’ holdin’ a parade? Nothing these Imperials do makes any sense to me…

Rabanastran (kid in blue on south side of fountain): That Vayne sure must be rich to throw a parade like that. I hope I, uh, “bump” into him on the street one of these days. Heh, heh.

Bright-eyed Boy: Chocobos are my favorite animal. Big, yellow… what’s not to like? I sure hope I get to ride one someday!

Rabanastran (man in brown shorts near eastgate): He was orphaned during the war, so I took him in. At first, he wouldn’t say a word. He’d just cry, and cry. But I think that’s finally behind him now. The orphans in this town are many. I only pray we never face such a war again.

Rabanastran (man in brown shorts near southgate): I’m glad that parade is over. We can finally come and go as we please again.

Rabanastran (boy in blue near southgate): You ever been to the village out on Giza Plains? It’s just a ways off to the south of here. They raise some kind of big ol’ roly-poly birds down there.

Rabanastran (boy in blue by westgate): Hey, Vaan, how’s it goin’? Not so good for me… It’s hard to “work” with all these guards around. Maybe we can make up for it at the fete tonight!

Rabanastran (man in brown shorts near westgate): If you’re headed out west, take care. The Westersand is not so forgiving as the Estersand. I wouldn’t be surprised to see some of the creatures lurking out there show up as marks. Keep your guard up, even near the city.

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Southern Plaza

Desert Merchant: I made it in from the Estersand just before they closed the gates, but my friend was stopped before he could get through. Could you take him something for me?

Sure, no problem.

Excellent. You should find him just outside the east gate – a bangaa, like myself. And don’t go sellin’ that to pocket the gil for yourself, y’hear?

[You obtain a Small Package!]

No, I don’t think so.

Hrulph...

Desert Merchant (x2): My friend’s just outside the east gate. Can’t miss ‘im.

(An Imperial stops Vaan as he approaches the gate.)

Imperial: You there! Let’s see some papers, boy. No public passage on account of the Lord Consul’s parade.

Vaan: Oh, gee, that’s too bad. You see, it just so happens that your provisioner for the fete tonight… he sent me to pick up a few choice morsels for the, uh, Consul’s dining pleasure. He wants ‘em quick. I got the writ of transit right here. See? (brandishing the Writ of Transit) Signed: Migelo. I’d just hate to see the Consul upset because his food wasn’t ready on time. And I’d sure hate to see him take it out on you.
Imperial: (indignantly) The Lord Consul is a great man… and not one to take offense at such trifling… matters…

(The Imperial looks to the other soldiers, who have gathered around him, as if seeking approval.)

Imperial: Move along, boy. Wouldn’t do to keep the Consul waiting. Right! Gates are closed after this!

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Southern Plaza

Imperial (pacing north side of fountain): The south and west gates are closed. If you’ve business outside the city, show a writ at the east gate. And be quick – she’ll be closed soon.

Desert Merchant: I made it in from the Estersand just before they closed the gates. But they still haven’t stopped with their questions… My friend is still outside exchangin’ words with the guards. If the parade starts, who knows how long he’ll be stuck out there.

Imperial (pacing east side of fountain): Not long before the Consul’s appointment ceremony begins. The south and west gates’ve been closed as part of the heightened watch.

Imperial (standing watch at east gate): What’s this? No one passes through the gate without papers, boy. Off with you!

Imperial (standing in northwest corner): Do you always talk to strangers this way? Best learn to mind your place, churl.

Imperial (pacing west side of fountain): This gate’s already closed! I bloody hate dealing with crowds…

Imperial (pacing outside west gate): It’s gettin’ on for two years Dalmasca’s been a province of the Empire. You’d think people would learn to accept it.

Imperial: Gate’s closed until the Consul’s appointment ceremony is over.

Imperial (halfway down stairs to south gate): His Excellency the Consul is worried the heightened watch will make the smallfolk uneasy. Be thankful he’s such a considerate man.

Imperial (outside South Gate): South Gate’s closed, boy. Move along now.

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