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This is the one place holy enough to worship the Path of Souls: the way of the Shimmering Island.
Bishop of Esto Gaza
Esto Gaza is a town on the Lost Continent in Final Fantasy IX. It sits at the base of Mount Gulug. The Shimmering Island is visible from certain spots within Esto Gaza; as a result, many of those who travel to Esto Gaza are religious pilgrims.
Esto Gaza becomes unrevisitable due to story progress; therefore, it is important to buy all unique weapons from here before that happens or the player will miss out on various good abilities.
Story[]
Overlooking the sea and Shimmering Island.
After Eiko is kidnapped by Kuja in the Desert Palace he takes her, Zorn and Thorn and the black mage army to Esto Gaza. Eiko is unconscious when her captives' party travels through the settlement, and the area appears to empty of people quickly after Kuja enters.
When Zidane enters the town, a distinctively unhelpful man who turns out to be the high priest of Esto Gaza, meets him. The priest mistakes Zidane's party for Kuja's group, which has recently ventured through the sacred town to Mount Gulug. The area is considered holy due to its proximity to Shimmering Island, and many people mention holy sights like the "path of souls" or a strange airship appearing over the island (presumably this is the Invincible).
The town cannot be entered after the party returns from Terra due to the emergence of Iifa Tree roots, which surround the settlement.
Spoilers end here.
Items[]
Quests[]
Mognet[]
When the party first meets Mogrika in Esto Gaza, she will have a letter:
| Favor |
|---|
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From Artemicion to Mogrika Mogrika! I'm in trouble... I used too much. Do you have more? You don't, do you? Oh, what am I going to do? |
The letter the party delivers from Mogrika to Moolan at Mt Gulug:
| Problem |
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From Mogrika to Moolan Artemicion rubbed it all over himself! I know how he must've felt. |
Blu Mag[]
Quina can eat the Garuda to learn White Wind.
Shops[]
Esto Gaza can be reached as soon as the party gains access to the Blue Narciss. If the player goes there before it becomes part of the main storyline, it is possible to purchase the Mythril Racket early in the game. This is because the shop at Esto Gaza exclusively stocks Mythril items, such as Mythril Claws, Mythril Dagger, and the Mythril Sword.
It may be worth buying a Mythril Sword, as it is the only weapon from which Steiner can learn Armor Break, and it is unavailable in other shops up until this point. The shop upgrades its stock later, when the player passes through during the story.
The Wing Edge can be collected from around the back of the shop.
Weapons & Armor[]
- After Mount Gulug opened
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Gladius | 2,300 gil |
| Zorlin Shape | 6,000 gil |
| Diamond Sword | 4,700 gil |
| Flame Saber | 5,190 gil |
| Heavy Lance | 4,700 gil |
| Scissor Fangs | 8,000 gil |
| Magic Racket | 1,350 gil |
| Asura's Rod | 3,180 gil |
| Hamelin | 5,700 gil |
| Cypress Pile | 3,200 gil |
| Octagon Rod | 4,500 gil |
| Silver Fork | 7,400 gil |
| Rising Sun | 500 gil |
| Egoist's Armlet | 2,000 gil |
| N-Kai Armlet | 3,000 gil |
| Jade Armlet | 3,400 gil |
| Diamond Gloves | 2,000 gil |
| Venetia Shield | 2,800 gil |
| Black Hood | 2,550 gil |
| Red Hat | 3,000 gil |
| Cross Helm | 2,200 gil |
| Judo Uniform | 5,000 gil |
| Power Vest | 7,200 gil |
| Gold Armor | 2,950 gil |
| Shield Armor | 4,300 gil |
Enemies[]
The enemies start to appear after the story events in the Desert Palace.
- Garuda X2
| Screen | Encounter Rate |
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96 |
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104 |
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Musical themes[]
"Esto Gaza"
The theme that plays at Esto Gaza is known as "Sacred Grounds."
Other appearances[]
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Gallery[]
Concept art of a bishop.
Esto Gaza on the World Map.
Esto Gaza on the World Map in the endgame.
Terrace.
Terrace.
Altar.
Shop.
Path.
Battle background outside Esto Gaza.
Battle background outside Esto Gaza.