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Final Fantasy III Perfect Guide Volume 1 - Locations Part 3: Amur - Falgabard

This is part 3 of a series looking at the Final Fantasy III Perfect Guide, specifically the location descriptions in the guide, via Google Lens and Google Translate/DeepL.

This covers all of the Surface World towns including the Invincible.

水に囲まれた美しい村は水のクリスタルを守る村

アムルは水のクリスタルの神殿近くにあり、近代的な下水道が発達している街である。かつて近海を荒し回ったバイキングが、クリスタルの啓示を受け、水のけいじクリスタルを守るために造ったといわれている。陸に上がった彼らは、陸での戦闘のため、素早さを鍛えシーフへ、体力を蓄え空手家へと変ぼうしていった。

A beautiful village surrounded by water, a village that protects the Water Crystal

Amuru is located near the Temple of the Water Crystal, and is a town with a modern sewer system. It is said that the Vikings, who once ravaged the nearby seas, received a revelation from the crystal and built it to protect the Water Crystal. After coming onto land, they trained their speed to become thieves and their stamina to become karate masters in order to fight on land.

Very interesting: Amur was settled by Vikings and both Thieves and Monks/Masters are derived from Vikings. The mention of a "revelation" from the Water Crystal is also interesting.

But if Amur was specifically designed to protect the Water Crystal, does that mean that, even if they don't actually live there, Aria and the Maidens of Water...

サロニアの4つ目の街を築いた竜騎士一族

ちょうしょう世界最大の都市サロニアは、文化の象徴の図書館がある街、ナイト系民族の街、魔剣士系民族の街の、3つに分かれていた。しかし、年々魔剣士一族は追放により減少し、ナイト系の人だけが住みつくようになった。その中の1つ、その中の1つ、南西の街は工業都市。工場で働く人々のために、酒場も経営されている。

The Dragon Knight Clan that built the fourth city of Saronia

Saronia, the largest city in the world, was divided into three parts: a city with a library of cultural symbols, a city of the knightly race, and a city of the mage race. However, over the years, the number of mage clans has dwindled due to exile, and only those of knightly descent have settled in the city. One of them, the city in the southwest, is an industrial city. A tavern is also operated for the factory workers.

So, the Southwestern city of Saronia was intended to be an industrial city.

The mention of the cities is a nod to the recurring mentions throughout the book that the Dark Knights ("mages" as DeepL calls them) initially served the Saronia royal family before being banished out of paranoia.

サロニア戦争の時、この国を救った竜。その中の12年騎士一族が館を建て、もう1つの街を築工場で働く人がきあげた。それがここ、サロニア南東の街で、この時に現在の4つの街になった。

この街の建物は、サロニアの人々の住宅がほとんどで、お店は「軒もない。また、街の中心には竜騎士の塔があるが、今はモンスターが出るため誰も近付かない。

During the Saronia War, the dragon saved this country. During the 12th year of that war, the knight clan built a mansion, and another town was built by factory workers. This is the town in southeast Saronia, and at that time it became the current four towns.

Most of the buildings in this town are residences of the Salonian people, and there are "no stores. There is also a tower of the dragon knight in the center of the town, but no one goes near it now because of the monsters that appear there.

(I may need to go back and make sure Lens caught this one correctly)

Some background on the fourth city of Saronia. The "Knight Clan" mentioned may be referring to the Dragoons rather than the Knights that served opposite the Dark Knights. That's my assertion given the title of this section + the Knights already having a town prior to the Dragoons/Dragon Knights' arrival.

The mention of a "mansion" (RD notes that it's "kan", which can mean "house; hall; building") calls to mind how the Dragon Spire used the standard Saronia building tiles in the Famicom version.

サロニア文化の象徴の図書館と商業都市

サロニアの北西の街には、古代人の遺産で文化の象徴である図書館がある。この図書館にはたくさんの本があり、各国の歴史が記されたもの、古代人のことが記されたものなど、その種類は膨大。の人も、この大きな図書館を経営す。とで生活しているが、現在は、王のよりここの図書館は閉鎖されている。

A library and commercial city, a symbol of Saronia culture

In the northwestern city of Saronia, there is a library, a legacy of the ancients and a symbol of their culture. The library has a large number of books, some on the history of different countries, some on ancient peoples, and many others on the history of other countries. The people of the Northwest also manage this large library. The library is now closed by the king.

Not much to say. The Northwestern city was known for its library.

ニア北東の街は、川が流れる美しある。ここは北東の街の商業都市西の街とともにサロニア経済の中なっいてる。街にはいろいろな店のきが軒を連らね、人々の生活に必要なものは、すべてこの街で調達できるといわれているほどである。人々は活気にあふれ、その生活も潤っていたのだが･･･。

The northeastern city of Saronia is a beautiful place with a river flowing through it. This is the commercial center of the northeastern city, and together with the city to the west, it is the center of the Salonian economy. The city is lined with a variety of stores, and it is said that everything people need for their daily lives can be found here. The people were vibrant and their lives were prosperous…

広大なけにニア大陸を治める王家ゴーンの城

最も歴史の古い王家ゴーンの居城として有名なサロニア城。サロニア大陸という、広大な領土の中心部として栄えている。古代遺跡の発掘に熱心に取りくみ、数多くの調査隊を派遣。遺跡から発担れたものはサロニア城で研究をしていエンジニアたちによって修復され、再用されている。

The castle of the royal family Gorn, who rule over the vast continent of Saronia

Saronian Castle is famous for being the residence of the oldest royal family, the Gorn. It flourished as the center of the vast territory of Saronia. The city has been enthusiastically engaged in the excavation of ancient ruins and has dispatched numerous research teams to the site. The remains have been restored and reused by the engineers working at the Saronian Castle.

Nope, that's not an error or anything: I looked at Romajidesu and it seems that the royal family of Saronia is named "Gorn".

I guess "Restor" was Alus' mother's name? I dunno.

世界最速の飛空艇ノーチラスの技術スタッフ

サロニアでは、古代遺跡の発掘に力を入れており、数多くの調査隊を現地に派遣している。その遺跡で発見された空飛ぶ船、ノーチラスは、サロニアの優秀なエンジニアたちの手によって修復された。飛行を前提として設計された、流線型のフォルムで、圧倒的なスピードを誇る。

いわば、古代のオーバーテクノロジーと、サロニアの技術との結晶なのだ。

Technical Staff of the Nautilus, the World's Fastest Airship

Salonia is focusing on excavating ancient ruins, and has sent numerous research teams to the site. The Nautilus, a flying ship discovered in the ruins, was restored by Salonia's excellent engineers. Designed for flight, it has a streamlined form and boasts overwhelming speed.

It is, so to speak, the culmination of ancient over-technology and Salonia's technology.

Self-explanatory. It should be noted that the 3D remake has a translation error regarding the Nautilus, as the translator didn't seem to catch that the ancient ruins were an actual location.

「サロニアの若き王・アルス

サロニアはこの世界で最も長く1つの王家によって継続的に統治されている国家だ。その理曲は圧倒的な強さを誇るサロニアの王宮直属の軍隊の力にもよるだろうが、それ以上に王家であるゴーン家の歴代の王の人柄によるところが大きい。サロニアの若き王、アルスも実の父である前国王の教えを忠実に守り、平和な国家いそ作りに日々勤しんでいる。

"Ars, the Young King of Saronia

Saronia is the longest-running nation in the world that has been continuously ruled by a single royal family. This is due in part to the overwhelming strength of the military directly under the royal palace of Saronia, but even more so to the personalities of the successive kings of the royal Gorn family. Saronia's young king, Ars, also faithfully follows the teachings of his real father, the previous king, and works hard every day to build a peaceful nation.

The remake would make illusions to Saronia's military past in-game.

「異変のナンを知る2人の魔道師

サロニア城には、いくつかの部屋があり、そこのひとつには2人の魔道師がいる。この2人「は非常な高齢で、しかもかなりレベルの高い魔「顔。それだけに世界の異変の謎の糸口も知っ「ている。それはダルグ大陸にあると彼らはいう。「ダルグ大陸はサロニアの南南西。世界最速の飛「瀬ノーチラスならば、アッという間の距離だ。「また、新たなる冒険が始まる。

Two magicians who know what's happening in the world

There are several rooms in Saronia Castle, and in one of them there are two magicians. These two are very old and have a high level of magic. That's why they know the clue to the mystery of the strange happenings in the world. They say it's on the continent of Darg. The continent of Darg is south-southwest of Saronia. If you fly the Nautilus, the fastest plane in the world, it's a quick distance. And a new adventure begins.

This is referring to the two mages who inform the party of Doga's manor. They're some of the few NPCs to actually directly reference Noah's apprentices, so it's not a surprise they got spotlighted here.

サロニア大陸北部に位置する、召喚��法の村

しょうかんサロニア大陸北部に、ひっそりとたたずむ村、レプリト。ここは召喚魔法を操る人々が暮らす、最北の地だ。村の西部を流れるリバイア川では年1回召喚祭がにぎ行われ、かなりの賑わいをみせて今では受け継ぐ者もなく、中止さる。ちなみに、レプリトは湿地農の地でもあり、農作物が豊富であ

A village of summoning magic in the northern part of the continent of Saronia. Replito is a quiet village located in the northern part of the continent of Saronia. This is the northernmost place where people who use summoning magic live. A summoning festival is held once a year on the Levia River that flows in the western part of the village. It was a very lively festival, but now there is no one to take over and it has been canceled. By the way, Replito is also a land of wetland agriculture, and agricultural products are abundant.

The "river" mentioned isn't in the village map itself, but can clearly be seen on the world map.

吟遊詩人と風水師の住む、小さな孤島ダスター

ぎんゆうしじんここダスターは、吟遊詩人と風水師の住む街。サロニア南南東に位置する、小さな小さな孤島である。召喚魔法の村レプリトとは姉妹都市で、固い友好関係でしょうかんうた結ばれていることでも有名。毎年こ開かれる詩のコンテストには、多く ��客が集まり、吟遊詩人の奏でる読に人気が高い。ぎんゆうしじんかなう

Duster, a small isolated island where bards and geomancers live

Duster is a town where bards and geomancers live. It is a small isolated island located south-southeast of Saronia. It is also famous for being sister cities of Leprito, a village of summoning magic, and having a strong friendship with it. A poetry contest is held every year, attracting many visitors, and the bards' recitations are very popular.

Duster gave similar vibes as Replito, so them being sister-cities isn't too farfetched. Unlike the Replito festivals, the poetry contests seem to still be going.

ょこまかと歩いている。にコウモリの翼をつけたように見える。このガと8匹のモーグリたちが住んでいて、 C、中に施設がある。そこで、モーグリたちは仕えて大なる大魔道師、ドーガのために―――。

モーグリは草食性の哺乳類。背中の翼は、浮遊中に方向を変えるためのものだ。空を飛ぶ時は、多量の空気を吸い込み、体をふくらませて浮かぶ。洞窟を好み、コウモリと仲よしだ。

Walking around, it looks like it has bat wings on its body. This Moogle and eight other Moogles live in a facility inside. There, the Moogles serve the great archmage, Doga. Moogles are herbivorous mammals. The wings on their backs are for changing direction while floating. When flying, they take in a lot of air and inflate their bodies to float. They like caves and are good friends with bats.

Doga's Manor didn't have too much of interest, but it has a section on Moogles, which is fun.

だいまどうし大魔道師ドーガが作り上げた古代魔法の村

だいまどうし大魔道師ドーガの村。ドーガが古代より呼び起こした魔法を売っている、いわゆる魔法のノミ市的存在。売っている者たちは皆、ドーガのもとで修行した弟子たちで、それぞれが修得した魔法を個人販売している。ここでは時はゆるやかに流れ、まるで何者かが訪れるのを待ち続けているようにも思える。

Daimadoshi: A village of ancient magic created by the great mage Doga

Daimadoshi: The village of the great mage Doga. It is like a magic flea market, selling magic that Doga has summoned from ancient times. All the sellers are apprentices who trained under Doga, and each sells the magic they have mastered. Time flows slowly here, as if they are waiting for someone to visit.

To explain/remind about magic: According to the guide, Magic from level 5 onwards (implicitly Level 6 for the remake) was the result of refinement during the Sasune-Saronia War, which resulted in the polarization of magic. Doga and his apprentices appear to have been studying the magic and have set up a sort of market to sell the spells they no longer need.

はるか古代の秘宝が眠る世界最大の大遺跡

サロニア大陸の西南西、険しい谷の中腹にある古代遺跡。ここには古代より受け継がれた多くの秘密が眠るといわれている。そのためサロニア城から派遣されはけんた学者たちは、日夜調査に明けくれ、中継所まで設置するほどの入れ込みよう一ある。また、ここには古代文明が生みにした最大の発明ともいわれる物も･･･。

The world's largest ruins where ancient treasures lie

An ancient ruin located in the middle of a steep valley in the southwest of the Saronia continent. It is said that many secrets inherited from ancient times lie here. For this reason, scholars dispatched from Saronia Castle are investigating day and night, and are so enthusiastic that they even set up a relay station. What is also said to be the greatest invention of the ancient civilization is here…

Yes, that mini camp with the Scholars got a description. Not too much here, but it's still neat.

サロニアから移り住んだ、暗黒剣を使う一族の村

魔剣士の隠れ里、ファルガバード。サロニアから移り住んだ、暗黒剣を使う一族の村である。しかし、負の力を使いこなせる者は少なく、特に魔剣士と呼ばれる者は、わずか数名しか存在していない。しかも、そのうちの大部分が高齢であるため、その使い手として後を継ぐことができる者をひたすら待ち続けている。

A village of dark sword wielders who migrated from Saronia

Falgabard, a hidden village of magic sword wielders. A village of dark sword wielders who migrated from Saronia. However, there are few who can use negative powers, and there are only a few people who are called magic sword wielders. Moreover, most of them are elderly, so they are waiting for someone who can succeed them as wielders.

Interesting. It's worth noting that the Falgabard wonder in Final Fantasy Tactics describes the village as practically abandoned, although there it was implied to be due to the power of the dark blades themselves rather than the population being too aged.

ファルガバードには、その昔、サロニアから移り住んだ暗黒剣を使う一族が住んでいる。暗黒剣は、暗闇の持つ恐怖を克服した者だけが扱える剣で、魔剣士にしか使いこなせない。ここでは、暗黒剣を極めようとするものが修業をしているわけだが、魔剣士と呼ばれる者は今ではご〈少数しか存在しない。

Long ago, a clan that used the Dark Sword lived in Falgabard, who had migrated from Saronia. The Dark Sword is a sword that can only be used by those who have overcome the fear of darkness, and only magic swordsmen can use it. Those who wish to master the Dark Sword train here, but there are now very few people who can be called magic swordsmen.

Not much to say here.

古代文明のオーバーテクノロジーの頂点インビンシブル

古代文明が築き上げたオーバーテクノロジーの頂点である、インビンシブル。最大にして最古、そして飛空艇の中では唯一攻撃能力を持つ巨大戦艦である。しかも、極めて高性能の動力源を搭載しているので、数秒間に限り通常の最大出力の2倍近い力を発揮することが可能。この動力によって、山をも超えることができるようになった。

きぼ々の機能が設置されており、その規模はひとつの街なみ。魔法屋、武器屋、防具屋、道具屋などが、自動販売機のように、いつでも利用できる。宿屋がわりのベッドも設備されており、艇内のかたすみでは、デブチョコボまで飼われている。しかし、このような立派な戦艦も、今では利用する者もなく、サールのどこかの地中深く眠っているらしい･･･。

Invincible, the pinnacle of overtechnology of ancient civilizations

Invincible is the pinnacle of overtechnology built by ancient civilizations. It is the largest and oldest, and the only giant battleship with offensive capabilities among airships. Moreover, it is equipped with an extremely high-performance power source, so it can exert nearly twice the normal maximum output for a few seconds. This power has made it possible to cross mountains.

It is equipped with various functions, and its scale is the same as a city. Magic shops, weapon shops, armor shops, tool shops, etc. are available at any time like vending machines. There are also beds that serve as inns, and a fat chocobo is even kept in a corner of the boat. However, such a magnificent battleship is now unused, and it seems to be sleeping deep underground somewhere in Saar…

We're not given much of a scale for the Invincible, but here it seems to be compared to a city. That could just be in terms of amenities, but the Dreadnaught from 2 (which the Invincible closely resembled initially) was pretty big and the 3D model from the Extra Collection certainly makes it out to be massive.

And that is the end of the locations. There were a few I skipped, that I'll have to go back and add and obviously I'll need to add scans, but this is at the very least a start.

Next time: Magic. This is an especially interesting topic.

#final fantasy iii #ffiii #ff3 #final fantasy 3 #final fantasy #Amur #Aria Benett #Replito #Duster #Saronia #Alus Restor #Falgabard #Battleship Invincible #world building #corrections welcome!

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