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Rabanastre's concept art.
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The Cathedral where Ashe and Rasler were married.
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Viera in a local tavern.
"It's our home. It belongs to us all."
—Penelo

The (Royal City of Rabanastre, 王都ラバナスタ?, lit. "Ōto Rabanasuta") is a city in Ivalice, the world of Final Fantasy XII. It is Vaan's hometown, the hume orphan and the game's main character. Rabanastre is Dalmasca's capital, so Princess Ashe would also normally make residence here. Rabanastre becomes the most frequently visited city by the player, and could be considered a "homebase".

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Sage Knowledge

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"Capital of Old Dalmasca, and before that, many other kingdoms stretching back into the storied history of the Galtean Peninsula. Rule by the Dalmascan royal family lasted for several hundred years before the city's fall to the Archadian Empire two years past. Now an Imperial territory. The story of the city's people is the story of three cultures, those of Valendia, Ordalia, and Kerwon, who bore trade goods along the many well-frequented routes leading to her welcoming gates. The town proper of Rabanastre is divided into four sections by the cardinal directions of the compass. The east and west are merchant districts, the streets lined with shops and stalls of every description. In the north, the streets widen into a large piazza facing the palace, and to the South can be found three gates leading beyond the city walls to the Dalmasca desert and Giza Plains. The aerodrome can be found in the western outskirts of town, surrounded by numerous privately operated airship docks. In the northwestern part of town stands a splendid cathedral built in the Galtean style, the bell of which, when rung, sounds through every hearth and home in the city."

Sage Knowledge 40

"Lowtown lies, as its name would suggest, beneath the city streets of Rabanastre. Great pillars standing throughout Lowtown support the soaring edifices above. Prior to the war with Archadia, many merchants used Lowtown as a place to store foodstuffs and wares for sale. With the defeat and occupation by Archadia, many of the former residents of upper Rabanastre were relocated here, leading to its gradual transforming into a residential area. No natural light shines on Lowtown, save where there are passages to the streets above, making it perpetually gloomy. Many orphans from the war have adopted Lowtown as their new home."

Sage Knowledge 41

"A short walk north from the center of Rabanastre will lead you to the gates of the royal palace. Before the war with Archadia, this magnificent structure was home to the Dalmascan royal family, and barracks to the order of knights that served them. It is currently employed as a living quarters and apartments by the recently appointed consul from Archadia. The palace itself was built several centuries ago and has since been home to many Dalmascan monarchs, King Raminas being the most recent. Numerous additions have been made to the palace over the course of its long history (the Royal City of Rabanastre having several times fallen under the control of foreign powers through invasion), but the overall bearing of its architecture is true to the original Galtean design. Within the palace are secret chambers containing documents and treasures belonging to the royal family. Few who live beyond the palace walls know how they may be found."

Places of Interest

Gates

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View from Southgate.

The City of Rabanastre has three gates which lead into the city. Eastgate to Estersand, West Gate (where the Aerodrome is also located) to Westersand, and Southgate to the Giza Plains. The gates are usually open, but during the new Consul's parade they were closed off. One can easily move between the gates via "Moogling."

Southern Plaza

Southern plaza
View from Southern Plaza.

The Southern Plaza is in the cross-junction between the gates and is a popular hang-out spot. People like to come and sit around the fountain watching travelers pass through the gates. Cartographers Moogle can be found in the Southern Plaza and during side quests many people of interest can be found around the fountain.

East End

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Many shops are found around the business district.

In the East End of Rabanastre, along the main street, are plenty of shops. Magick, weapons, armaments, and even Migelo has a shop around here called Migelo's Sundries.

The Sandsea

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Tomaj is the tavern owner.
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The Sandsea is a popular tavern and especially among sky pirates. It has a notice board for aspiring hunters and is always booming with business. The tavern owner Tomaj can often be found inside.

Clan Centurio Hall

Clanhall
Montblanc knows about Elite Hunts not available elsewhere.

Clan Centurio is a clan of hunters founded by Montblanc. Only members are allowed inside. Within the Hall the clan members train their skills and find out about new rare hunts from Montblanc himself, who can always be found within the Hall. As the party progresses clan ranks and further the storyline, clan members will change their mindset about Vaan, from a newcomer to a veteran.

The Muthru Bazaar

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View at the bazaar.

The Muthru Bazaar is the liveliest part of town with numerous vendors. The Clan Centurio shop can be found here, open only for members. At the very end of the Bazaar is a door, which is where at parts of the game is shown as a resistance hideout.

Lowtown

Lowtown
On the streets of Lowtown.

Below Rabanastre lies an entire shadow city, the Lowtown. After the Empire took over the city many people were forced to move below the street-level and now Lowtown is as booming with activity as the upper town. Old Dalan has his house in Lowtown, and Vaan's friend Kytes can also often be found about. Some rare equipment can be bought at Lowtown's South Sprawl after the events at Giruvegan.

Treasures

Lowtown is the only area in Rabanastre where the player may find treasures. Unlike treasures in most other locations, Lowtown treasures are stored in urns covered in blue cloth. The treasure outside Old Dalan's house is actually a forbidden chest that, once claimed, prevents the player from obtaining the Zodiac Spear, the game's most powerful weapon, in Necrohol of Nabudis.

The other treasures are nothing special, mainly containing Potions. With Diamond Armlet equipped the treasures are mainly Knots of Rust, with the rare treasure being Ether or Hi-Ether.

Demographics

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Citizens of Rabanastre.

The majority of Rabanastre's residents are humes. There are also large numbers of bangaa, moogles, and seeq. The city also contains a small population of viera and at least two Nu Mou.

Notable Citizens

  • Vaan, a local thief, and protagonist to Final Fantasy XII.
  • Penelo, Vaan's childhood friend.
  • Migelo, a local vendor, owns an item shop Migelo's Sundries.
  • Montblanc, Moogle who leads Clan Centurio.
  • Old Dalan, wise old man living in the Lowtown, friend of Vaan's.
  • Kytes, Vaan's friend. Also works for Migelo.
  • Filo, Kytes's friend.
  • Tomaj, owner of the local tavern, the Sandsea.
  • Ktjn, viera by the Muthru Bazaar (sidequest).
  • Krjn, Ktjn's sister, member of Clan Centurio.
  • Weather Eye, seeq at Southgate who knows when the weather at Giza Plains will change.

Moogling City Teleports

Southgate
The Southgate Moogling Post seen behind Vaan.
Main article: Moogling

In the city, there are five moogles that will warp the party to certain locations within city borders. It's free and a way to get around easily. It becomes available after Vaan escapes from the Barheim Passage.

The five moogling locations are:

  • Eastgate
  • Muthru Bazaar
  • Southgate
  • The Sandsea (Just outside it)
  • Westgate


Story

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Final Fantasy XII

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Vayne holds a speech upon becoming the Consul of Rabanastre.
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Bahamut looming above Rabanastre.
See also: Battle above Rabanastre.

The story opens two years after Dalmasca has been invaded by the Archadian Empire. A new Consul, Vayne Carudas Solidor, has been appointed to rule over Dalmasca, and the Royal City of Rabanastre prepares for a grand fete to commemorate the event. On the night of the fete the Resistance storms the Royal Palace, but the Imperial fleet, expecting the attack, stifles the skirmish quickly. The days of the new Consul are short-lived, however, and Vayne is soon summoned back to Archades.

As the war between the Resistance forces led by Marquis Ondore and the forces of Archadian Empire, led by Vayne, breaks out, Rabanastre becomes the battleground. Princess Ashe manages to defeat Vayne, but the Imperial flagship Sky Fortress Bahamut loses its power and is in danger of falling on the city of Rabanastre, obliterating it. Ashe's comrade, the sky pirate Balthier, manages to fix the Bahamut's glossair rings just in time, and Bahamut crash-lands outside of the city, becoming a notable landmark in the area.

Vayne defeated, Larsa Solidor becomes the new emperor of Archadia, and settles peace with Princess Ashe, giving Dalmasca back its independence, and Ashe becomes the queen. Queen Ashe continues to rule Dalmasca from the Royal Palace in Rabanastre.

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings

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Rabanastre is the location immediately visited after the loss of Vaan's new airship at the Glabados Ruins. A mysterious derelict arrives at the city outskirts soon after, leading into the trip to Lemurés. After two main storyline missions, Rabanastre can never be visited by the party again.

Main Missions

Mission 03: Eve of Adventure
"Treasure is all well and good for sky pirates, but it means little enough without an airship. And so Vaan and Penelo resume life as usual...until the unusual happens."
—In-game description

Vaan, Filo, and Kytes make a midnight run for the derelict. While passing through the square, they encounter several strange monsters, the Yarhi. This mission serves as an explanation of the Melee-Ranged-Flying unit type relationship.

Monsters
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Mission 04: The Coveted Derelict
"A derelict airship lands outside the gates of Rabanastre - a temptation no self-respecting sky pirate can resist. After a brief skirmish at the city's edge, Vaan plots a way past the watch."
—In-game description

At the Rabanastre Southgate, the trio catches sight of the derelict and must cross a small section of plains to reach it. This mission serves as a lesson in using abilities and Gambits.

Monsters
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  • Sylph
  • Garchimacera
  • Alraune
Guests


Side Quests

Ktjn

Ktjn is a viera found sitting on the steps leading to Muthru Bazaar after the events in the Barheim Passage. She asks the party questions and depending on the given answers she will decide what to do with her life and depending on her choice, will reward the party with items.

Viera Matchmaking

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Wandering Viera wants to find love.

The quest becomes available after talking with the Garif Elder in Jahara. Wandering Viera can be spotted in Rabanastre's Southgate who'll mention she's looking for a lover. Vaan must follow her and talk to the Lovestruck Man by the fountain, then go to Yamoora's Gambits and talk to the viera again.

Afterward she can be found in the Sandsea's upper level. She asks for Vaan's help and it is possible to pair the viera with either the Lovestruck Man or with Lord Vain in the Yamoora's Gambits to get a Loxley Bow. However, if the player chooses the Lovestruck Man they will also get two Hi-Potions, making it the better option.

Medallion Fragments

Main article: Chaos (Final Fantasy XII)

After the events in Mt. Bur-Omisace the player can visit Old Dalan to find a Nu Mou who is looking for a medallion. The player can then help him by finding the different medallion fragments from around the city.

Shops

Note: The items available for purchase change throughout the game. These items may not all be available at the same time.

Amal's Weaponry

You may wish to consult the List of Final Fantasy XII Weapons article for more information on individual weapons.

Weapon Cost
Broadsword400 gil
Dagger200 gil
Shortbow500 gil
Altair500 gil
Longsword700 gil
Mage Masher700 gil
Silver Bow1,000 gil
Iron Sword1,200 gil
Oak Staff400 gil
Javelin1,400 gil
Assassin's Dagger1,400 gil
Capella1,400 gil
Oaken Pole1,300 gil
Aevis Killer1,500 gil
Zwill Blade1,700 gil
Cherry Staff800 gil
Killer Bow2,000 gil
Spear2,200 gil
Handaxe2,200 gil
Chopper2,200 gil
Cypress Pole2,000 gil
Mace1,800 gil
Ancient Sword2,400 gil
Vega2,400 gil
Longbow3,000 gil
Wizard's Staff1500 gil
Rod1,500 gil
Iron Hammer3,300 gil
Bronze Mace3,000 gil
Blood Sword5,000 gil
Partisan3,500 gil
Main Gauche3,500 gil
Battle Bamboo3,200 gil
Kotetsu3,800 gil
Bowgun3,800 gil
Sirius4,000 gil
Elfin Bow4,200 gil
Weapon Cost
Broadaxe4,200 gil
Serpent Rod2,100 gil
Lohengrin4,500 gil
Heavy Lance4,800 gil
Osafune4,800 gil
Gladius4,800 gil
Musk Stick4,300 gil
Gilt Measure4,000 gil
Bhuj4,100 gil
Flame Staff2,400 gil
Storm Staff2,400 gil
Glacial Staff2,400 gil
Flametongue5,200 gil
Loxley Bow5,200 gil
War Hammer5,200 gil
Crossbow5,200 gil
Healing Rod3,000 gil
Betelgeuse5,400 gil
Kogarasumaru5,600 gil
Ashura5,600 gil
Miter5,000 gil
Storm Spear5,800 gil
Iron Pole5,300 gil
Hornito5,800 gil
Arc Scale5,500 gil
Demonsbane6,000 gil
Giant Stonebow6,000 gil
Slasher6,000 gil
Avenger6,000 gil
Magoroku6,600 gil
Paramina Crossbow6,600 gil
Gaia Rod3,300 gil
Icebrand7,000 gil
Ras Algethi7,000 gil
Sakura-saezuri7,000 gil
Golden Staff3,500 gil

Panamis's Protectives

You may wish to consult the List of Final Fantasy XII Armor article for more information on individual armor pieces.

Armor Cost
Leather Cap100 gil
Leather Clothing100 gil
Cotton Cap100 gil
Cotton Shirt100 gil
Headgear200 gil
Chromed Leathers200 gil
Magick Curch200 gil
Light Woven Shirt300 gil
Leather Helm500 gil
Leather Armor500 gil
Escutcheon300 gil
Headguard300 gil
Leather Breastplate300 gil
Pointy Hat300 gil
Silken Shirt300 gil
Bronze Helm700 gil
Bronze Armor700 gil
Leather Shield600 gil
Leather Headgear500 gil
Bronze Chestplate500 gil
Topkapi Hat500 gil
Kilimweave Shirt500 gil
Sallet1,000 gil
Scale Armor1,000 gil
Buckler1,000 gil
Horned Hat700 gil
Ringmail700 gil
Calot Hat700 gil
Shepherd's Bolero700 gil
Iron Helm1,400 gil
Iron Armor1,400 gil
Bronze Shield1,200 gil
Balaclava1,000 gil
Windbreaker1,000 gil
Wizard's Hat1,000 gil
Wizard's Robes1,000 gil
Barbut1,900 gil
Linen Cuirass1,900 gil
Armor Cost
Round Shield1,600 gil
Soldier's Cap1,400 gil
Heavy Coat1,400 gil
Lambent Hat1,400 gil
Chanter's Djellaba1,400 gil
Winged Helm2,500 gil
Chainmail2,500 gil
Green Beret1,900 gil
Survival Vest1,900 gil
Feathered Cap1,900 gil
Traveler's Vestment1,900 gil
Golden Helm3,200 gil
Golden Armor3,200 gil
Golden Shield2,100 gil
Red Cap2,500 gil
Brigandine2,500 gil
Mage's Hat2,500 gil
Mage's Habit2,500 gil
Burgonet4,000 gil
Shielded Armor4,000 gil
Ice Shield2,500 gil
Headband3,200 gil
Jujitsu Gi3,200 gil
Lamia's Tiara3,200 gil
Enchanter's Habit3,200 gil
Pirate Hat4,000 gil
Viking Coat4,000 gil
Sorcerer's Hat4,000 gil
Sorcerer's Habit4,000 gil
Close Helmet4,900 gil
Demon Mail4,900 gil
Flame Shield3,200 gil
Goggle Mask4,900 gil
Metal Jerkin4,900 gil
Black Cowl4,900 gil
Black Garb4,900 gil
Bone Helm5,900 gil
Diamond Shield3,900 gil

Yugri's Magicks

You may wish to consult the Magick article for more information on individual spells.

Spell Cost
Cure200 gil
Poisona200 gil
Blindna200 gil
Vox300 gil
Stona800 gil
Raise1,900 gil
Cura1,500 gil
Regen1,900 gil
Esuna2,800 gil
Curaga3,200 gil
Dispel4,500 gil
Fire200 gil
Thunder200 gil
Blizzard200 gil
Water800 gil
Aero1,200 gil
Fira3,000 gil
Thundara3,000 gil
Blizzara3,000 gil
Bio4,900 gil
Slow200 gil
Immobilize600 gil
Disable600 gil
Break900 gil
Reflect800 gil
Spell Cost
Warp1,700 gil
Bleed1,100 gil
Balance1,500 gil
Float2,800 gil
Haste3,400 gil
Countdown3,100 gil
Stop3,700 gil
Blind200 gil
Protect200 gil
Poison500 gil
Shell300 gil
Silence400 gil
Sleep700 gil
Oil600 gil
Toxify4,100 gil
Dark500 gil
Berserk1,000 gil
Confuse1,400 gil
Decoy2,500 gil
Gravity2,800 gil
Drain3,200 gil
Vanish4,900 gil
Death5,200 gil
Vanishga8,700 gil

Batahn's Technicks

You may wish to consult the Technick article for more information on individual Technicks.

Technick Cost
Steal1,600 gil
Libra500 gil
First Aid700 gil
Poach7,000 gil
Charge1,700 gil
Horology2,000 gil
Souleater6,400 gil
Traveler6,700 gil
Numerology2,048 gil
Shear3,600 gil
Achilles800 gil
Gil Toss2,000 gil
Charm5,000 gil
Sight Unseeing6,800 gil
Infuse2,000 gil
Addle3,500 gil
Bonecrusher700 gil

Migelo's Sundries

You may wish to consult the List of Final Fantasy XII Items for more information on individual items.

Item Cost
Potion70 gil
Antidote50 gil
Eye Drops50 gil
Phoenix Down250 gil
Echo Herbs50 gil
Gold Needle100 gil
Alarm Clock50 gil
Handkerchief50 gil
Hi-Potion210 gil
Bacchus's Wine120 gil
Smelling Salts50 gil
Remedy400 gil
Chronos Tear50 gil

Clan Provisioner

The items sold at the Clan Centurio's Clan Provisioner depend on the Clan Rank the party has reached. The minimum required Rank displayed in parenthesis.

Wares Cost
Cat-ear Hood (High Guardian)30,000 gil
Nihopalaoa (Headhunter)30,000 gil
Bubble Belt (Riskbreaker)5,000 gil
Knot of Rust (Knight of Round)6 gil
Warp Mote (Paragon of Justice)100 gil
Dark Matter (Order of Ambrosia)2 gil
Bravery (Riskbreaker)5,800 gil
Faith (Brave Companion)5,800 gil
Bubble (Ward of Justice)3,300 gil
Reverse (Headhunter)7,600 gil
Teleport Stone (Vanguard)200 gil
Gysahl Greens (Rear Guard)108 gil

Traveling Merchants

Lowtown, North Sprawl

Wares Cost
Potion70 gil
Antidote50 gil

Lowtown, South Sprawl

Wares Cost
Renewing Morion (After Giruvegan)16,000 gil
Mirage Vest (After Giruvegan)16,000 gil
Jackboots600 gil
Black Belt600 gil
Golden Amulet4,500 gil
Potion70 gil
Eye Drops50 gil

Map

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Rabanastre Main Level.
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Rabanastre Lowtown.
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Other appearances

Final Fantasy XIV

One of the original servers in Final Fantasy XIV was named Rabanastre. It was merged with the Cornelia server into the Durandal server.

Gallery

 
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Moogles
 
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Muthru bazaar artwork
 
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Rabanastre cathedral
 
Penelo in Rabanastre
 
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Music Themes

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"The Royal City of Rabanastre" from Final Fantasy XII
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Unlike other locations, the city of Rabanastre has two different musical themes. Firstly, on the main upper city, the song ("The Royal City of Rabanastre", 王都のロイヤルシティ?, lit. "Ou Miyako No Roiyaru Shitexi") (also known as "City Ward Upper Level") plays. On the other hand, inside the city's Lowtown plays ("Rabanastre Downtown.", 王都のダウンタウン?, lit. "Ou Miyako No Daun Taun")

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