Rosetta Stone
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The Rosetta Stone (ロゼッタいし, Rozetta Ishi) is a recurring item in the Final Fantasy series. Appearing as an important key item in the first original Final Fantasy, it is related to learning new abilities.
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[edit] Appearances
[edit] Final Fantasy
The Rosetta Stone, also known as the Slab, is key item that is found in the Sunken Shrine. Bringing it to Dr. Unne in Melmond will enable him to teach the Warriors of Light Lefeinish, thus, being able to contact with the ancient Lufenian civilization, holder of the Wind Crystal.
[edit] Final Fantasy VIII
The Rosetta Stone is a GF ability item that can teach a Guardian Force the "Ability x4" ability.
[edit] Dissidia Final Fantasy
Rosetta Stones can be obtained in the shop, as storyline bonuses, and in the Blackjack course of Duel Colosseum. They can be exchanged for a Command Mode AI boost skill or accessory slots in the shop.
[edit] Etymology
It is named after the famous slab containing Egyptian hieroglyphic, demotic, and Greek text, that was discovered in Egypt in 1799 and deciphered by Jean-François Champollion. Like the Rosetta Stone of the original Final Fantasy, the Stone was instrumental to deciphering the lost language of Egyptian hieroglyphics.
