Bran Bal

FINAL FANTASY IX guide · The village of the Genomes

Bran Bal is the soul-less sanctuary of the Genome race located on the planet Terra, where the party rests after their journey through Oeilvert and the Shimmering Island. Zidane must talk to his companions scattered throughout the village, encounter the mysterious girl Mikoto, and learn the truth about his origins before proceeding to Pandemonium. Once the events in Terra progress and the party departs for Pandemonium, Bran Bal becomes inaccessible for the rest of the game.

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Elixir: inside a chest along the pathway near the entrance of the villageWing Edge: inside a chest hidden behind a staircase inside the storage buildingAngel Earrings: inside a chest in the lower residential areaFlash Hat: inside a chest on the upper floor of the laboratory-like residence

Secrets

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Catching the moogle caught in a pot in the underground laboratory frees Moorock, allowing you to use save and tent services in Bran Bal.

Shops and people

Moorock: sells high-level consumable recovery items and equipment including Dagger, Thief Hat, and various armors

Tips

Strip your best equipment off Zidane before proceeding through the gate to Pandemonium, as he will fight multiple consecutive solo and restricted-party battles where proper setup is critical.
Be sure to collect all treasure chests and view all Active Time Events before following Mikoto into Pandemonium, as you cannot return to freely explore Bran Bal later.

Not listed for this area: enemies.

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