Dollet
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- "A small country on the eastern coast of Galbadia continent (formerly Dollet). Remnant of an ancient empire."
- —FFVIII Info Corner
Dollet (ドール公国, Dōru-koukoku) is the name of a small, independent duchy in Final Fantasy VIII. It is the setting for Squall, Zell, Seifer and Selphie's last test for becoming a SeeD. It is one of the few locations in the game to possess any kind of broadcasting technology, which makes it important to multiple parties.
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[edit] Story
Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.
Squall, Zell and Seifer arrive here on their SeeD mission, their main purpose getting the Galbadian soldiers out of the occupied town. However, after fighting some soldiers, Seifer becomes impatient and spots some Galbadians up at the city's radio tower, and goes after them, disobeying a direct order from Balamb Garden. On their way to the radio tower, they meet up with Selphie, who joins the team after Seifer runs ahead. Atop the tower, Biggs and Wedge are reactivating the tower, and fight the aspiring SeeDs. However, in the middle of the battle, a monster, Elvoret appears, and blows them out of the battle. After it is defeated, they have to escape to the beach within 20 minutes. However, Biggs activates the tower, and sends a mechanical monster after them. They can try to defeat it, or run away. If they successfully run from it, Quistis will open fire and destroy it.
[edit] Layout
- Car Rental
Located at the town entrance cars can be hired here for a small fee. Remember, although you can avoid random encounters on the field in a car, you need fuel to run them.
- Dollet Pub
A two-floor installation; the first floor for beverages and confectionery and the top floor devoted entirely to the game of Triple Triad. Another room, accessed via a bridge that cuts over the street outside, also plays host to the game, albeit only those invited are allowed here, very V.I.P.
- Items - Timber Maniacs Magazine, Occult Fan II Magazine
- Street
With housing either side and cobblestone roading the streets of Dollet are wide enough for cars to run through and runs a circuit through the town, it even runs as far as the Communications Tower.
- Town Square
During the Siege of Dollet Squad B was assigned to hold position here in the town square. The center of Dollet the square holds host to a prominant water fountain as well as the entrance to the Dollet Hotel.
- Dollet Hotel
Timber Maniacs journalist Laguna Loire once wrote an article about this Hotel, having stayed here during his trip to Esthar.
- Items - Timber Maniacs Magazine
- Bridge
The bridge crosses the gap between the township of Dollet and the mountainous ranges beyond.
- Dollet Communications Tower
The primary target during the Siege of Dollet the Galbadian Army attempted to gain control of the tower in an effort to restore communications around the globe. Although successful in reactivating it the army was pushed out by SeeD forces soon after.
- Items - Weapons Monthly Magazine
- Draw Points - Blind
- Guardian Forces - Siren
- Dollet Harbour
As a seaside town like Balamb Dollet features a small harbor complemented with little cafe's dotted along the warf.
- Beach
Dollet's beach was used as the primary entry point by SeeD forces during the Siege of Dollet. The beach is contained by man-made walls for protection against outside forces.
[edit] Shop
[edit] Dollet Store
| Recovery Items | Price (gil) | GF Items | Price (gil) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potion | 100 | G-Potion | 200 |
| Hi-Potion | 500 | G-Hi-Potion | 600 |
| Phoenix Down | 500 | G-Returner | 500 |
| Antidote | 100 | Ammo | Price (gil) |
| Eye Drops | 100 | Normal Ammo | 20 |
| Soft | 100 | Shotgun Ammo | 40 |
| Echo Screen | 100 | Miscellaneous | Price (gil) |
| Holy Water | 100 | Fuel | 3000 |
| Remedy | 1000 |
[edit] Location
Dollet is situated within the Hasberry Valley in the Galbadian Continent right on the edge of the ocean.
[edit] Musical Themes
The musical tune Dance with the Balamb Fish is heard during the player's occupation here.
[edit] Trivia
- The demo for Final Fantasy VIII revolves around the Dollet Invasion but certain aspects are different from the game version. Most notably the playable cast features only Squall, Zell and Rinoa, Squall and Zell are in their civilian clothes and not their Garden uniform, and the game's demo uses a music track during the Dollet invasion which is not featured in the game's final version.
