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Ivalice is the world of Final Fantasy XII. It is made up of three large connecting continents, Valendia, Ordalia, and Kerwon.

Contents 1 World Map 2 Ordalia 2.1 Dalmasca 2.1.1 Rabanastre 2.1.2 Garamsythe Waterway 2.1.3 Dalmasca Estersand 2.1.4 Dalmasca Westersand 2.1.5 Giza Plains 2.1.6 Nalbina Fortress 2.1.7 Barheim Passage 2.2 Jagd Yensa 2.2.1 Ogir-Yensa Sandsea 2.2.2 Nam-Yensa Sandsea 2.2.3 Tomb of Raithwall 3 Kerwon 3.1 Bancour 3.1.1 Jahara 3.1.2 Henne Mines 3.1.3 Ozmone Plain 3.1.4 Zertinan Caverns 3.2 Jagd Difohr 3.2.1 Golmore Jungle 3.2.2 Eruyt Village 3.2.3 Feywood 3.2.4 Giruvegan 4 Valendia 4.1 Archadia

World Map

Ordalia

Dalmasca

An ancient kingdom with a noble history, Dalmasca arose in the time of B'nargin, second son of King Raithwall, the Dynast-King. The Dusk Shard, a relic left by King Raithwall, is passed down from generation to generation within the family, as a symbol of their unbroken bloodline. The kingdom spans the Galtean Peninsula, and, being situated at the meeting point of the continents of Valendia, Ordalia and Kerwan, thrives as a vital centre of trade. Dalmasca enjoys friendly relations with the neighboring Kingdom of Nabradia, whose rulers also descend from the Dynast-King. Though Dalmasca had remained independent for over three centuries, the threat of Archadian aggression forces Dalmasca to enter into a treaty of mutual protection with Nabradia. When Nabradia is invaded, Dalmasca has no choice but to enter the war, and is quickly defeated by the overwhelming power of the Archadian Empire. The King of Dalmasca is assassinated shortly before a peace treaty can be signed, and, without a lawful successor to accede to the throne, the Kingdom falls under the dominion of the Archadian Empire.

Rabanastre

Main Article: Royal City of Rabanastre

The Royal City of Rabanastre is the capital city of Dalmasca. Many different races inhabit the city. The slums of the city is called "Lowtown" and is the home of Vaan and Penelo. The Royal Palace is home of the Dalmascan royal family including Ashelia B'nargin Dalmasca.

Garamsythe Waterway

Beneath Rabanastre, the Garamsythe Waterway provides a perilous pathway into Barheim Passage.

Dalmasca Estersand

Main Article: Dalmasca Estersand

Like the name suggests, this region of desert is located east of Rabanastre.

Dalmasca Westersand

Main Article: Dalmasca Westersand

This desert region is located to the west of Rabanastre.

Giza Plains

Main Article: Giza Plains

This area is located to the south of Rabanastre. The region experiences two seasons: The Dry and the Rains. The landscape of the area changes according to which season is currently active.

Nalbina Fortress

Main Article: Nalbina Fortress

Nalbina Fortress is on the border of the Ordalia and Valendia. Once under the control of Nabradia, after the war, the fortress fell under the command of the Imperial Army. Beneath the fortress is the Nalbina Dungeons.

Barheim Passage

Main Article: Barheim Passage

Barheim Passage is an underground passageway connecting Nalbina Dungeons and the Dalmasca Estersand. The party uses this path to escape the dungeons.

Jagd Yensa

The Jagd Yensa is a region of jagd that is home to the Urutan-Yensa.

Ogir-Yensa Sandsea

Main Article: Ogir-Yensa Sandsea

Ogir-Yensa Sandsea is the eastern portion of the Great Yensan Sandsea. It is littered with oil rigs that are used as pathways to cross the sandsea.

Nam-Yensa Sandsea

Main Article: Nam-Yensa Sandsea

Nam-Yensa Sandsea is the western portion of the Great Yensan Sandsea.

Tomb of Raithwall

Main Article: Tomb of Raithwall

The Tomb of Raithwall is the westernmost location on the map, and it houses the Dynast-King Raithwall's greatest treasures, including Belias and the Dawn Shard.

Kerwon

Bancour

Bancour is a region near the Kerwon-Ordalia border that is not under any country's rule.

Jahara

Main Article: Jahara

Jahara is the land of the Garif, a race that sees little use for technological advances. This region sees very few visitors.

Henne Mines

The Henne Mines are an underground magicite mine system. Most of the mines are unaccessible until the player reaches certain requirements, opening up sections at a time.

Ozmone Plain

The Ozmone Plain are a grassy region south of Giza Plains.

Zertinan Caverns

Zertinan Caverns are an underground cave system that run under Ozmone Plains, the Dalmasca Westersand, and the Nam-Yensa and Ogir-Yensa Sandseas.

Jagd Difohr

The Jagd Difohr is a largely forested region of jagd.

Golmore Jungle

The Golmore Jungle is a thick jungle where the Viera have constructed several magickal barriers that prevent passage through the jungle.

Eruyt Village

Main Article: Eruyt Village

Eruyt Village is the home of the Viera, and the birthplace of Fran. The path to the village is hidden, and only accessible by a Viera so as to keep them from the world of the Humes.

Feywood

The Feywood is another forested area heavily guarded by the Mist.

Giruvegan

The Ancient City of Giruvegan was once home to the Occuria, but is currently a mysterious ruins.

Valendia

Archadia

Once a mere city-state of the Galtean Alliance, Archadia has since become a major power, ruling the majority of the eastern lands of Ivalice. Both technologically and politically advanced, Archadia operates under a republican system of government, the reins of power resting with its Senate; as such, laws within the Empire are progressive and rational. Although there is clear distinction between the classes, living standards of the citizens are high, and the class system itself is fairly mobile. Tensions with Rozarria - an empire of similar size and power in the west - have simmered for the past two centuries. Though war between the two empires has broken out on numerous occasions, conflicts have thus far produced no victor. For many years, the current emperor, Lord Gramis, has pursued a policy of subjugating Archadia's neighbors in an attempt to end this continuing stalemate. Archadia's recent action against the Kingdom of Nabradia was carried out to this purpose.

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