More FF9 Riddles

[Hollycat]

kuppo

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Yep, your go HAC.

[Hollycat]

one of many, Im not supposed to be,
under one, but only after the curtain falls on the red.
a longer year I make

[FFIX Choco Boy]

The 13th stellezio coin? I don't recall it's name at current...

[Hollycat]

yep

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Born of many, brothers and sisters.
One who denies his heritage.
Another who knows it not.
Taken, as it will be.
Welcome home, hero.
Farewell, villain.
Awaken, and embrace
your reality.

[Depression Moon]

Kuja and Zidane

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Mmm, yeah, you've got it. I thought it would at least take a few guesses.

[FFIX Choco Boy]

DM? You going to take this riddle, or leave it open?

[Hollycat]

if he wont, I will!

[Depression Moon]

Oh I'm here. I just dont check this forum as often lately. I'll do the riddle tomorrow afternoon if not, the day after.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

The 13th stellezio coin? I don't recall it's name at current...

The 13th Stellazio coin is Ophiuchus.

[Depression Moon]

In me you can see your reflection
A life sustaining substance keeps me company
I am taller than most others
I have been broken
What am I?

[magemasher]

Is it Epitaph?

[FFIX Choco Boy]

I'll go with the obvious to get it out of the way. Unne's Mirror?

[Depression Moon]

Nope to both.

[Hollycat]

kuja?

[magemasher]

Is it Zorn and Thorn/ there transformation.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

In me you can see your reflection
This line makes me think of a mirror or water - they both have reflective qualities.

A life sustaining substance keeps me company
This makes me think of water even more, but it could also be mist. What does it keep the company of?

I am taller than most others
It's the tallest thing about. I'm wondering if it's the Clyra tree, but that does seem like the answer....I'm not certain if the answer if a living thing (monsters, sentient life being (Iifa Tree boss; Necroron[sp?]); or people (The Qu Clan; the Mages; the Summoners; etc.))

I have been broken
This makes me think it's a mirror, it could also be a statue. It could be a metaphor for a broken heart, or something else.

What am I?
I don't rightly know, I'm going to ask if it's related to Terra - as in, did it originate from Terra and, consequently, Garland?

[Hollycat]

oh, the third black mage?

[Depression Moon]

Sorry guys not close yet, but Shinwa is thinking on the right path.


In me you can see your reflection
This line makes me think of a mirror or water - they both have reflective qualities.



A life sustaining substance keeps me company
This makes me think of water even more, but it could also be mist. What does it keep the company of?
You right in that this is referring to water.


I am taller than most others
It's the tallest thing about. I'm wondering if it's the Clyra tree, but that does seem like the answer....I'm not certain if the answer if a living thing (monsters, sentient life being (Iifa Tree boss; Necroron[sp?]); or people (The Qu Clan; the Mages; the Summoners; etc.)) Not the Iifa Tree or any of those. May not be living.


I have been broken
This makes me think it's a mirror, it could also be a statue. It could be a metaphor for a broken heart, or something else. Not a metaphor.


What am I?
I don't rightly know, I'm going to ask if it's related to Terra - as in, did it originate from Terra and, consequently, Garland?
Nope. It has no origins in Terra but it has been affected by Garland.

[Hollycat]

alexandria? wait, that doesnt sound right.
Im going with alexandria+ the river

[Depression Moon]

You're extremely close.

[Hollycat]

tallest thing around would be alexander and that sword thing, he gets broken by the invincible. there is a dock inside of the castle, and a statue on the water..... I dont remember what the name of the staue was..... How close am I

[Depression Moon]

Oops I forgot to post here. You are indeed correct. My riddle was referring to the Sword of Alexandria and the body of water that surrounds the castle. You got the floor.

[Hollycat]

oh, wow, I assumed I'd lost, lets see....
I
Didn't your mother tell you not to point, but if you do, I will give you something good.
II
stolen from its owner, a token of bravery
III
the soul of the beast, captured in form.

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Chocobo Forest, Lagoon, and Air Garden?

[magemasher]

Is it the stone which Garnets takes with her when escaping Alexandria. Can't remember it's exact name.

[Hollycat]

nope, nope

[Shinwa Tsuki]

I
Didn't your mother tell you not to point, but if you do, I will give you something good.
This makes me think of some sort of guessing game - it might be the Chocobo Hot and Cold, but you don't point....

II
stolen from its owner, a token of bravery
Some thing relating to Tantalus, or, at the very least, - Zidane. An item, or a metaphor....

III
the soul of the beast, captured in form.
I'm guessing it's some sort of key item - or item in general....

[Hollycat]

NOPE

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Over a month dead now.

[Hollycat]

nope

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Chocoboy, why don't you create a side riddle then.

Maybe someone can find out if Depressive Moon whats to continue? I'm a bit busy right now.

[Hollycat]

what, its my riddle now...

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Ah, I'm sorry I didn't know... it has been a while.

Would you repost the riddle with any known hints?

[Hollycat]

oh, wow, I assumed I'd lost, lets see....
I
Didn't your mother tell you not to point, but if you do, I will give you something good.
II
stolen from its owner, a token of bravery
III
the soul of the beast, captured in form.

repost

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Ah, I must not have looked far enough down on page 19.

Mmm.... do the Roman numbers mean anything?

[Hollycat]

no, they are seperators

[Kyros]

leo stellazio?

[Hollycat]

nope, there are 3 answers.

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Rat Tail, Une's Mirror, and Magical Fingertips?

They are all auction items.

[Hollycat]

you got two of them. the fingertip (dont point) rats tale (courage)

[Quindiana Jones]

I think it's something like the Griffon's Heart will be the third one. I can't remember if that's its actual title.

If this is correct, anyone else can take my go.

[Hollycat]

correct!

[FFIX Choco Boy]

I'll take it then, since I got the 1st 2.

A lovely set of scales,
a frozen heart inside.
A short metal of legend,
and reinvigorating cure.
The bell tolls for me.

Who am I?

[Hollycat]

gizamaluke

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Not Gizamaluke.

[Kyros]

Eiko

[Depression Moon]

Since it's not Giz I don't have a clue.

[Rantz]

Brave Suit?

[Shinwa Tsuki]

A lovely set of scales,
a frozen heart inside.
A short metal of legend,
and reinvigorating cure.
The bell tolls for me.

Who am I?

A question: Does the lines refer to different items? I get Holy Bell and the Mythril weapons....

[FFIX Choco Boy]

There are two items referenced...

[Shinwa Tsuki]

I guess those items are Holy Bell and something else.... Menu item or scenery item?

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Nothing to do with the Holy Bell.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Hmmm....the Alexandria church bell?

Sorry, but I'm still curious weather or not it is a menu item or a scenery/background item.

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Both are menu items, and it has nothing to do with the Alexandria church bell.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Hmmm.... I guess it isn't a bell at all...

I seem to be out of ideas..... a hint?

[FFIX Choco Boy]

RP:

A lovely set of scales,
a frozen heart inside.
A short metal of legend,
and reinvigorating cure.
The bell tolls for me.

Hints:
There are two items referenced.
The "bell" is not one of these items.

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Been about a week now. Anyone still trying my riddle?

[Shinwa Tsuki]

I'm beginning to think that the 'reinvigorating cure' refers to the natural curative springs.... The one in Quan's Cave perhaps.

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Nothing to do with the Qus.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Okay.... Does the 'reinvigorating cure' refer to the natural curative springs in general?

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Nope. It refers to one of the 2 items.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Does 'reinvigorating cure' refer to the Elixir item?

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Not the Elixir.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Okay, does it refer to the Remedy?

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Not the Remedy.

RP:

A lovely set of scales,
a frozen heart inside.
A short metal of legend,
and reinvigorating cure.
The bell tolls for me.

Hints:
There are two items referenced.
The "bell" is not one of these items.
I am a monster.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Ah, okay.

The two items are ones you can steal (or mug)?

[Jentleness]

Marilis :hello:

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Not the Marilis. And yes, Shinwa.

[Jiro]

I'm thinking the second item is a weapon that has cure properties, I can't think of it though. Haven't got much, unfortunately.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

What you're likely thinking of, Jiro, is Healing Rod...

I'm going to ask, is the monster a boss?

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Yes.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Okay, yes to the boss question.... Is that a yes to the Healing Rod?

[Jentleness]

Silver Dragon :hello:

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Not the Silver Dragon. And no more direct questions unless it's a guess for the answer. It becomes way too easy when we can just play 20 questions, lol. But, no, not the Healing Rod.

[Jentleness]

Sea Lion in the ice cavern :hello:

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Yes, it is the Sea Lion boss.

A lovely set of scales, - blue scales all over it
a frozen heart inside. - it even changes color based on the boss's status
A short metal of legend, - Mithril Dagger can be stolen
and reinvigorating cure. - Ether can also be stolen
The bell tolls for me. - Black Waltz No. 1 calls him with a bell.

[Jentleness]

Woot, I figured it out with a little help from my friends! Let me think for a bit and I will post a new riddle tomorrow :hello:

[Jentleness]

Alright everyone, here is my very first attempt at a riddle, so if it sucks, I apologize for my lack of creative skill in advance :hello::

Dazzle the Ladies
Dazzle the Lords
Battle with gems
Not with swords
4 for 1 and 1 for all
For a shield that's magical
Its shimmering shine
Is quite divine
Its healing is grand
With more on hand

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Carbuncle?

[Jiro]

It's not the Auction House is it?

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Why didn't I think of Sea Lion for Chocoboy's riddle? Must have been a bit more interested in getting the cure thing....

Hmm, the new riddle....

Dazzle the Ladies
Dazzle the Lords
Seems to be referring to the begging play, where one needs to impress the nobles to get an item.

Battle with gems
Not with swords
This brings the Alexander summoning thing to mind, unless I'm way off.

4 for 1 and 1 for all
For a shield that's magical
Brings to mind the four elemental magic mirrors that one attains at Ipsen's Castle.

Its shimmering shine
Is quite divine
Brings to mind the Shimmering Isle, unless I'm off course with this one.

Its healing is grand
With more on hand
The healing that occurs with the gemstones one holds.

This entire thing makes me think the answer is an enemy....

[Jentleness]

Carbuncle?

It is not Carbuncle but is related to him


It's not the Auction House is it?

It is not an item that can be bought at the Auction House


Why didn't I think of Sea Lion for Chocoboy's riddle? Must have been a bit more interested in getting the cure thing....

Hmm, the new riddle....

Dazzle the Ladies
Dazzle the Lords
Seems to be referring to the begging play, where one needs to impress the nobles to get an item.

Yes, this line references the play

Battle with gems
Not with swords
This brings the Alexander summoning thing to mind, unless I'm way off.

No, this does not have to do with Alexander

4 for 1 and 1 for all
For a shield that's magical
Brings to mind the four elemental magic mirrors that one attains at Ipsen's Castle.

No, this is not a reference to the elemental magic mirrors

Its shimmering shine
Is quite divine
Brings to mind the Shimmering Isle, unless I'm off course with this one.

No, this is not a reference to the Shimmering Isle

Its healing is grand
With more on hand
The healing that occurs with the gemstones one holds.

Yes, healing does occur with gemstones in your possession


This entire thing makes me think the answer is an enemy....

No, the answer is not an enemy

[Jiro]

You get a moonstone from performing the play to perfection. Steiner picks it up off the Queen.

[Depression Moon]

A ruby?

[Jentleness]

You get a moonstone from performing the play to perfection. Steiner picks it up off the Queen.

In the future please give your answers in the form of a question! :p

Yes, the answer is the moonstone:

Dazzle the Ladies
Dazzle the Lords Impress 100 nobles and Queen Brahne

Battle with gems
Not with swords Give the friendly Jabberwock an emerald

4 for 1 Put the 4 colored gems on the statue

and 1 for all
For a shield that's magical The moonstone changes Carbuncle's summon ability to Pearl Light (Protect and Shell on the whole party)

Its shimmering shine
Is quite divine The moonstone and elixir synthesize pearl rouge (halves Holy damage and increases Water damage)

Its healing is grand
With more on hand More moonstones = more HP when used as an item

Not the best riddle, but it was my first, so yeah...anyway it's Jiro's turn to make a riddle! :hello:

[Jiro]

The big stage and the big crowds
The small stage and the big heads
He's not a wannabe but he plays one
I'm his biggest fan, no. 1

Shouldn't give you too much trouble guys ;)

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Lowelle?

[Jentleness]

If it's not Lowell (who loves himself) then it might be the card seller's niece (he asks for Lowell's autograph for her stating she is his biggest fan)! :hello:

[Jiro]

It is indeed Lowell Bridges!

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Four parts to my whole,
one gets destroyed,
another cut in half,
the other two remain intact.
One piece has top, middle, and bottom.
You may exit the bottom of this piece,
you may exit the top,
or the middle of another which has no other.
Foot, air and foot, in that order only.

Where am I?

[Jiro]

The airship which is made of the Blue Narcissis?

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Not the BN airship.

[Jiro]

Oh god it's one of the Gates. South Gate I think.

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Nope, not South Gate.

[Depression Moon]

That place in the Desert Palace?

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Sorry, no.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Edit: I'm deleting my original guess, and going with a new one.

I'm going to guess Lindblum.
Four parts to my whole,
In the beginning of the game, the available areas are: Theater District, the Industrial District, the Business District, and the Grand Castle.

one gets destroyed,
another cut in half,
the other two remain intact.
The Industrial District gets destroyed completely when Brahne used Atmos. I'm not quite certain which of the other three locations get 'cut in half', but I'm thinking it is the Business District. The Grand Castle and the Theater District remain whole.

One piece has top, middle, and bottom.
The Grand Castle contains the Base Level - the bottom, the Middle Floor, and the royal (Cid's family) quarters - the top.

You may exit the bottom of this piece,
you may exit the top,
or the middle of another which has no other.
Foot, air and foot, in that order only.There are three methods of entering this place: the Dragon's Gate which is a land exit, Serpent's Gate which is a sea port, and the Falcon's Gate which is the aerial port.

The Middle Floor of the castle lets you roam the city, which only has the Air Cab travel - no other method. While the royal quarters lets you use the telescope.

Where am I?
Lindblum.

[Jiro]

That could be it too. WHY ARE SO MANY ANSWERS OBVIOUS

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Yep, Lindblum. The district that gets cut in half, though, is the Theatre district. The bottom half gets cut off because the stairs get destroyed.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Ah.... I thought something was off.

Any way, I'm leaving the floor open.

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Two halves of a whole,
one forward, one backward.
We are Yin and Yang.
Try to separate us,
and the skies themselves
will try to destroy you.

Who are we?

[Hollycat]

zorn and thorn

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Yep, Z and T. Don't let this thread die, HC!

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Yes, HC, I'd like to see if you're willing to make a riddle.

[FFIX Choco Boy]

I tell you what I can,
Nothing more than that.
I am nothing like my brothers,
not a single little bit.
My partner is gone -
he's moved on for good.
Now you must consult others,
to know what I should
be able to tell you,
but I could say no more.
A failed experiment,
an incomplete archive of lore.

What am I?

[chionos]

Kinda clueless, but I'm gonna guess Kuja.

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Nope, not Kuja.

[Silent Warrior]

Not Vivi, is it?

[FFIX Choco Boy]

No, not Vivi.

[chionos]

Mikoto

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Not Mikoto either.

Hint: It's a very obscure answer.

[Depression Moon]

Genero

[chionos]

How is that a hint?:lol::confused:

[FFIX Choco Boy]

It's one of my special hints. Were you never around for my riddles? lol

Not Genero.

[Gamblet]

Tantarian

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Not the Tantarian, either.

[Jiro]

Something tells me I could find the answer in Daguerro. :confused:

[Gamblet]

"My partner is gone -
he's moved on for good." Something with Sir Fratley?

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Not Sir Fratley, and cannot be found in Daguerro.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Hm... Is the answer found in Treno?

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Not in Treno.

Another hint: It can't be found in any of the inhabited cities.

[chionos]

Anything to do with moogles?

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Oh.... Rats.

Uh, Mogera (I forget the spelling of her name) - her books at least. She's a reference to the first game. On the right track or not?

[chionos]

Oh.... Rats.

Uh, Mogera (I forget the spelling of her name) - her books at least. She's a reference to the first game. On the right track or not?

Do you mean Matoya? She's the witch whose spells adorn the magic potions to turn cid back into a human.

More guesses:

Gilgamesh(Alleyway Jack)
Kokuro
Maliris

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Please, only one guess at a time. And none correct so far.

[Jiro]

"inhabited" cities? What cities aren't inhabited then. Maidan Sari (sp?) is mostly uninhabited lately. Perhaps the answer lies there.

[chionos]

I thought through all of the cities I could think of that are uninhabited and I couldn't come up with anything that fits the riddle. I don't know that Madain would be considered uninhabited.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Oh.... Rats.

Uh, Mogera (I forget the spelling of her name) - her books at least. She's a reference to the first game. On the right track or not?

Do you mean Matoya? She's the witch whose spells adorn the magic potions to turn cid back into a human.


Yes, that's her.

Uh.... Is the answer found in Quan's Cave? (I think that's the name.)

[chionos]

Quan's Dwelling, yeah


Guess: Vivi

[Gamblet]

I tell you what I can,
Nothing more than that.
I am nothing like my brothers,
not a single little bit.
My partner is gone -
he's moved on for good.
Now you must consult others,
to know what I should
be able to tell you,
but I could say no more.
A failed experiment,
an incomplete archive of lore.

What am I?

Ipsen's castle, it does not look like any of the other towns and "My partner is gone - he's moved on for good" might be related to one of the Ipsen's plays.
In that castle you also get some information about the Earth, Fire, Water and Wind shrines (or caverns, I can't remember correctly), but you didn't learn about the guardians and traps, so that might mean "an incomplete archive of lore".

[chionos]

I tell you what I can,
Nothing more than that.
I am nothing like my brothers,
not a single little bit.
My partner is gone -
he's moved on for good.
Now you must consult others,
to know what I should
be able to tell you,
but I could say no more.
A failed experiment,
an incomplete archive of lore.

What am I?

Ipsen's castle, it does not look like any of the other towns and "My partner is gone - he's moved on for good" might be related to one of the Ipsen's plays.
In that castle you also get some information about the Earth, Fire, Water and Wind shrines (or caverns, I can't remember correctly), but you didn't learn about the guardians and traps, so that might mean "an incomplete archive of lore".

I hope that's not the answer. Not saying you couldn't make it fit, but it would make the riddle itself a terrible riddle.

[Gamblet]

but it would make the riddle itself a terrible riddle.

Why? Not clear enough for you? :D

[chionos]

but it would make the riddle itself a terrible riddle.

Why? Not clear enough for you? :D

No, not that, a good riddle should be obscure. A riddle shouldn't be misleading, though, and it shouldn't be subjective--as in, understanding it should not hinge on seeing something from a particular personal perspective.

[Jiro]

Nothing is as misleading as Thingfish's riddle.

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Not Ispan's Castle, Madain Sari, or Quan's Dwelling.

On a side note, it's nice to see this thread getting some attention again.

[chionos]

Nothing is as misleading as Thingfish's riddle.

Oh hell, so true. I thought about attempting a similar riddle next time I get a chance in one of these threads.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

It is nice to see this one getting attention again. Hm..... Could the answer refer to the Ice Cavern?

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Not the Ice Cavern, either.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Hm.....

One of the two Roo tunnels?

[Silent Warrior]

It kind of smells like Burmecia, but I can't think what else would fit the clues...
(Or maybe I'm just gassy.)

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Neither Roo, or Burmecia.

[Gamblet]

I'm clueless.. another hint, please?

[Rantz]

Could it be the Ragtime Mouse?


I am nothing like my brothers,
not a single little bit.
This would be a reference to the Agares enemy in Ipsen's castle, who are physically similar enough to be called his "brothers".


My partner is gone -
he's moved on for good.
The Agares enemy always appears alongside a Gargoyle, but not the Ragtime Mouse.


Now you must consult others,
to know what I should
be able to tell you,
but I could say no more.
The answers to his quiz questions are found throughout the game.


A failed experiment,
an incomplete archive of lore.
His questions, along with the correct answers that you find out elsewhere, make for some interesting trivia (or "lore") about the game world.

[Gamblet]

Could it be the Ragtime Mouse?


I am nothing like my brothers,
not a single little bit.
This would be a reference to the Agares enemy in Ipsen's castle, who are physically similar enough to be called his "brothers".


My partner is gone -
he's moved on for good.
The Agares enemy always appears alongside a Gargoyle, but not the Ragtime Mouse.


Now you must consult others,
to know what I should
be able to tell you,
but I could say no more.
The answers to his quiz questions are found throughout the game.


A failed experiment,
an incomplete archive of lore.
His questions, along with the correct answers that you find out elsewhere, make for some interesting trivia (or "lore") about the game world.

Wow, I never thought about that one, I believe you nailed it.

[chionos]

How is he a experiment though? And even if he were an experiment, how is he a failed experiment or incomplete?

[Shinwa Tsuki]

That might be it....

[Jiro]

That's not half a bad guess, really :o

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Sorry, but not the Ragtime Mouse, either.

Hint: It's common to most Final Fantasies, but it was done drastically different in this one; thus, failed experiment.

[chionos]

Alleyway Jack/Gilgamesh is the only thing I can think of that fits, but you already said no.

It's very obscure
It's not found at Ipsan's Castle, Madain Sari, Quan's Dwelling, Daguerro,Treno, the Ice Cavern, Burmecia, Gargen Roo or Fossil Roo, or any inhabited city.

It's a recurring element in most Final Fantasies, but it's utterly different in FF9, and apparently whatever they changed, it was for the worse.

I'm going to assume now that "brothers" doesn't refer to brothers in the game but all of the other iterations of this thing in other FFs.

What are some common recurring elements in FF that are in FF9 too:
Chocobos, Moogles, Gilgamesh, Cid, classes, crystals, Gaia, Malboros, Ahriman, Cactuar, Tonberries, Biggs and Wedge, summons (Ramuh, Bahamut, Alexander, Odin, etc)

I don't know of anything in FF9 that's done so differently in FF9 that it doesn't yet harken back to one of the other FFs which was the theme and purpose of FF9.

[chionos]

Double post, sue me. Ribbon. It doesn't grant immunity to status effects like in other FFs.

Grasping at straws here.

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Not the Ribbon, either. I'm starting to think maybe my riddle is a little too obscure...

I'll give another hint, then. Start thinking books.

[Depression Moon]

Wishing Upon a Star

[chionos]

Tantarian.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Book of Matoya (spelling?) would be obscure if you don't check the Key Items...... But I think every one does - some might not get the reference either.

[FFIX Choco Boy]

None of those three.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Ah, is it located in the Alexandria Castle library?

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Nope. Remember - not in any of the inhabited cities.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Drat. Uh, riddle repost with a list of hints, please.

[chionos]

Drat. Uh, riddle repost with a list of hints, please.

I just did that like 3 posts ago.

[Jiro]

Eh, it was last page for me so

I tell you what I can,
Nothing more than that.
I am nothing like my brothers,
not a single little bit.
My partner is gone -
he's moved on for good.
Now you must consult others,
to know what I should
be able to tell you,
but I could say no more.
A failed experiment,
an incomplete archive of lore.

What am I?

[FFIX Choco Boy]

I tell you what I can,
Nothing more than that.
I am nothing like my brothers,
not a single little bit.
My partner is gone -
he's moved on for good.
Now you must consult others,
to know what I should
be able to tell you,
but I could say no more.
A failed experiment,
an incomplete archive of lore.

What am I?

It's very obscure
It's not found at Ipsan's Castle, Madain Sari, Quan's Dwelling, Daguerro,Treno, the Ice Cavern, Burmecia, Gargen Roo or Fossil Roo, or any inhabited city.

It's a recurring element in most Final Fantasies, but it's utterly different in FF9, and apparently whatever they changed, it was for the worse.

It's a book.

[Quindiana Jones]

Is it a book in FF9 that references other artifacts of information in other FF games, or one referencing people, places etc. in other FF games? Or were there once multiple books about something, but in FF9 there is only one?

I'm trying to figure out what the brothers are, haha.

[Gamblet]

I'm trying to figure out what the brothers are, haha.

Maybe other books? I'm trying to think of a book that is different from the others.
The part: "My partner is gone - he's moved on for good" has got to mean something.

EDIT: Isn't it the Strategy Guide? That Key Item you get after beating Ozma, that would fit a little.

[Rantz]

Is it something outside the game, like the FF9 Ultimania or something? I know very little about them, so I have no idea how it would fit, but it sounds like it could be something like it. xD

Edit: Or what Gamblet said!

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Strategy Guide seems to be correct.

Most of us, Americans at most, bought the real strategy guide and found it very bad - by trying not to spoil they made a change that made it worse.

[Jiro]

Wasn't there like some sort of difference in names with one of the guides? Like they were all Ultimanias and then there was an Omega guide or something.

[chionos]

If he hadn't specifically said it's a book, I'd say Playonline. Before SE turned it into a portal for FFXI it was their first attempt at an online strategy guide for FFIX.

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Though Gamblet doesn't have the right one, I will say he is correct, because he said strategy guide. It is the one from a real store, not the one in the game.

I tell you what I can,
Nothing more than that.

Obvious, it's a book and can't say anything other than what's in its pages.

I am nothing like my brothers,
not a single little bit.

This strategy guide doesn't really tell you a whole lot in the way of specifics - at all - unlike the strategy guides for other Final Fantasies.

My partner is gone -
he's moved on for good.

The "partner" was the PlayOnline code system, but with FFXI, the entire system was scrapped, and hasn't come back since.

Now you must consult others,
to know what I should
be able to tell you,
but I could say no more.

To get what really should have been in the strategy guide, you need to look online now at like GameFAQs or something like that.

A failed experiment,
an incomplete archive of lore.

This type of guide really sucked and was a horrible attempt at getting us online, and the last line, of course, refers to how incomplete it is.

[Gamblet]

So, did I win? :D

[chionos]

...riddle gets an F-

[Jiro]

I think you did! Good job!

[Gamblet]

I think I'll think of a riddle tomorrow then, its midnight and I should get some sleep.

[FFIX Choco Boy]

...riddle gets an F-

Pshh, you're just jealous, lol. And you probably were never around when I used to do riddles. Now THOSE ONES were obscure.

And yeah, Gamblet's turn.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Oooh.... I did guess the reasoning though... in my last post on this thread.

[Quindiana Jones]

That was a pretty decent riddle. Good job.

[Gamblet]

Shaped like a feline,
but not alive.
Faces south,
even looks like as if it was fending.
Home to frogs,
but not humans.
Covered with sand,
a footing for a lady.

What am I?

[chionos]

Something about the entrance to Fossil Roo in one of the Qu's Marshes?

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Question: Are we looking for an equipable item?

[Gamblet]

It is not an entrance to Fossil Roo and it is not equipable.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Hm.... An item of any sort?

[Gamblet]

Nope.

[Gamblet]

Sorry for double post, but I guess that it is hint time.

Hint: It is related to Stiltzkin in some way.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Hm....

[Hollycat]

is it one of the marshes?

[Jiro]

Home to frogs must reference the Qu's Marshes. Being covered in sand makes me think of Cleyra.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

I think "covered in sand" refers to the Desert Palace (where you can control someone other then Zidane).....

[Gamblet]

All incorrect, but it is related to a marsh in a small way.

Hint: Think bigger.

[Hollycat]

could it possibly be the entire southern continent?

[Gamblet]

could it possibly be the entire southern continent?

Close.

[FFIX Choco Boy]

I'm still clueless, lol.

As a side note, Gamblet, that gif in your signature... It gives me nightmares, lol.

[chionos]

Shaped like a feline,
but not alive.
Faces south,
even looks like as if it was fending.
Home to frogs,
but not humans.
Covered with sand,
a footing for a lady.

What am I?


here's the riddle again for anyone who needs it

and is the area around qu's marsh on the southern continent shaped like a cat?

[Gamblet]

and is the area around qu's marsh on the southern continent shaped like a cat?

Yes! You just solved it.
But, can you say what the lines of the riddle mean?

[chionos]

and is the area around qu's marsh on the southern continent shaped like a cat?

Yes! You just solved it.
But, can you say what the lines of the riddle mean?

No, I can't. I'm not even sure we're on the same page as to what the southern continent refers to exactly since in the game the mist continent and forgotten continent could both be considered southern.

Actually, I wasn't trying to solve the riddle, I was asking the other players that question, because I wasn't sure myself.

My guess would be the forgotten continent's qu marsh that's on an island in the archipelago to the south. The island is shaped like a cat and faces south, there's a qu's marsh on it, and um, the lady's footing...maybe a landing place for the Hilda Garde? No clue if any of that's true.

[Gamblet]

My guess would be the forgotten continent's qu marsh that's on an island in the archipelago to the south. The island is shaped like a cat and faces south, there's a qu's marsh on it, and um, the lady's footing...maybe a landing place for the Hilda Garde? No clue if any of that's true.

Anyway, you were close enough. :D

And your guesses so far are right.

[chionos]

This is open if someone wants to jump in and give us a riddle.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Oh... That was a cleaver one.

Uh, I could take the riddle, if anyone wants me to.

[Jiro]

Go for it :D

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Okay.

There are four of us.
Only one place to find us.
Much we do not offer.
Place us in this to receive a gift.
What are we?
What are our colors?
What is the gift?

[Gamblet]

I'm looking forward to it.

EDIT: Oh, you are that precise? :D Well, I'll have to start guessing then.

EDIT2: Wow, this is simple.

What are we? - The coloured stones you find at Conde Petie Mountain Path.
What are our colours? - Blue, Red, Yellow, Green.
What is the gift? - A Moonstone.

am i rite?

[Shinwa Tsuki]

That's correct.

[Gamblet]

This one should be easy:

I'm tiny and futile.
But if you carry a specific pebble,
I become beneficial.
I live underground,
sing me a melody.
Descending from the skies,
I'll spray you over with dust.

Who am I?

[Hollycat]

carbuncle

[Gamblet]

Correct!

Your turn.

[Hollycat]

Yay!

let me think...

half a spider
half a hero
half a ten
half an adult
half a road with half skill

who or what am I?

[Gamblet]

Yay!

let me think...

half a spider
half a hero
half a ten
half an adult
half a road with half skill

who or what am I?

This one is tougher. Hmm.. I'm guessing Gilgamesh, because of the "half a spider".

[Hollycat]

Got it in one let me explain

half a spider: 4 arms
half a hero: a middling rank hunter
half a ten: appears in ff 5
half an adult: he appears in ff9, which is half of 18
half a road with half a skill: alleyway-jack

[Gamblet]

Got it in one let me explain

half a spider: 4 arms
half a hero: a middling rank hunter
half a ten: appears in ff 5
half an adult: he appears in ff9, which is half of 18
half a road with half a skill: alleyway-jack

Nice.

Okay, I need some time to think...

[Jiro]

That was a pretty damn nice riddle actually.

[Hollycat]

really? Thanks. I was kind of hoping it would take longer to solve it.
But oh well...

[Gamblet]

I'm a fish,
but I float in air.
Colored like the sea,
somebody is targeting me.

Who or what am I?

[Hollycat]

Invincible

[Gamblet]

Invincible

No.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

I'm going to guess the blue colored Chocobo.... Not sure why.

[Gamblet]

Not a chocobo. :D

[Depression Moon]

Whale Zombie

[Shinwa Tsuki]

A whale is a fish? Okay, seems correct.

[Gamblet]

No :D


A whale is a fish? Okay, seems correct.

Is chocobo a fish? I think not. :D

[Hollycat]

leviathin

[Shinwa Tsuki]

My bad......

[Gamblet]

Not Leviathan. Need a hint?

[Hollycat]

sure

[Gamblet]

Hint: Whale Zombie's neighbour, kind of.

[Jiro]

I would say that means the enemy in question is either fought alongside Whale Zombie or can be found on the same continent.

[Depression Moon]

The green squid creature that shoots ink at you?

[Gamblet]

Not a Green Squid. And Jiro, you are heading in the right direction.

[Depression Moon]

The Vepal?

[Gamblet]

Nope.

[Depression Moon]

Feather Circle?

[Gamblet]

Close enough.

Green Feather Circle, the friendly monster is the right answer. I started wondering why it has "green" in its name. It looks kind of blueish.

Anyway, your turn. :D

[Jiro]

Stealing this spot.

Fearsome growls
Not of beasts
Awaiting service
In a room of feasts

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Does anyone know the Japanese name of "Green Feather Circle"?

As for Jiro's riddle, I'm going to guess that the answer has something to do with Quina.......

[Jiro]

The relation to Quina is so minute and anecdotal that following that train of thought would more than likely lead you astray!

[Gamblet]

Is it alive?

[Hollycat]

the book that attacks you?

[Jiro]

Gamblet - yes, it is alive!

It's not the book that attacks you though!

[Tigmafuzz]

Not of beasts - human growls?
Awaiting service in a room of feasts - the only thing I can think of is somebody's stomach gurgling in a dining room.
There's not much to go on for this one :confused:

[Jiro]

Awaiting service in a room of feasts - the only thing I can think of is somebody's stomach gurgling in a dining room.


Yes. Now give me the name of the guy or gal. :jess:

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Mullenkedheim?

[Hollycat]

i got nothing

[Jiro]

Mullenkedheim?

Ding ding ding! You find Mullenkedheim in the dining room inside Alexandria Castle as Steiner, complaining about being hungry.

[Gamblet]

That was a good riddle, Jiro. Kind of humorous too.

[FFIX Choco Boy]

I'll think of a riddle when I get home tonight, before I go pick up FFXIII-2.

[Jiro]

Thanks Gamblet! You better give us a riddle before you start playing FFXIII-2, FFIX Choco Boy. If you leave us in the lurch... :argh:

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Keep your panties on Jiro.

From the beginning, straight to the end,
I'll be useful, you'll depend
On me for your survival,
to help you beat your rival.
But unless you verse a single,
I don't change for your tingle
To learn all you can learn,
But trust me, you're not who I spurn.

What am I?

[Shinwa Tsuki]

My guess is some sort of weapon, likely a [thief's] Dagger.

[Depression Moon]

gil?

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Neither.