HCBailly plays Final Fantasy IV (Super Famicom) - Part 9 of 70

We've made it to Damcyan, but our trip has now turned into tragedy.

Overworld Map (by Rick Bruns)

Map (by FlyingArmor)

Detailed Map (by KeyBlade999)

After Anna dies, Tellah promises to avenge Anna's death. Cecil asks Tellah to reconsider doing it alone, but Tellah shoves him out of the way, saying he does not need his help and that he will kill Golbez on his own. He then leaves the party.

Meanwhile, Rydia tells Edward to be a man as she too has lost loved ones to King Baron's forces. Edward says that if this is the case, he is a weakling and he should just stay with Anna forever. Cecil slaps some sense into him, saying it would not make Anna happy and that they need his help with the Antlion and the Light of the Desert. Edward, feeling one should not lose the one they love, agrees to help after explaining the origin of the Light of the Desert: the secretions of the Antlion when it lays its eggs. He will tell you that the cave is to the east, but you must cross a shallow stream to get there.

Edward will then tell you about a Hovercraft in Damcyan that can cross the shallows as well as the shoals back to Kaipo. He then joins your party. Everyone will leave, then Edgar says goodbye to Anna, whose body disappears.

Back on the world map, you'll be on the Hovercraft. However, consider going back to the castle. From here, head to the east at the entrance after going one tile south and walk around the castle. You'll find a treasure room. Talk to the guard, who will tell you not to let the enemy get the treasure, and press the switch near him when he disappears. This opens a doorway nearby. Go inside and feel your way to the west to get a Crossbow, a Plumed Hat and a Ruby Ring.

If you have the Iron Bangle, give it to Edward, and give him the Leather Armor if you have it. Also, put him on the back row.

Downstairs in the treasure room is six more chests. Inside are an Antidote, a Potion, Holy Arrows in a jar, an Ether, a Phoenix Down, a Golden Needle, Holy Arrows in another jar, Iron Arrows in a third jar, and Eye Drops.

Before you go, head back to the third floor of the castle and go to the left to use the Healing Pot to restore your HP and status. The two people near the pot will tell you about the shallows by the west shore that will allow you to head to Kaipo, as well as the town of Fabul, which has been blocked by a thick layer of ice from frozen winds in Mt. Hobs.

If you go to the right on this floor, you'll find another jar that will restore your MP.

Now is the time to sell your excess equipment. Go to Kaipo. Head east from Damcyan and you will see the shallows, which are indicated by the rocks. Ride over those, and you'll be able to make it back to Kaipo. Make sure to keep the Holy Arrows, Crossbow, a Plumed Hat and both Ruby Rings in addition to all the battle items such as the Copper Hourglasses, Antarctic Wind and Bomb Fragments.

From Damcyan, take the shallows to the north and go south to the Antlion Cave.

Antlion Cave

Map (by FlyingArmor)

The Spider Web casts Slow on enemies when used in battle.

The Lacy is a pretty standard enemy. The Adamantium is weak to ice, and the Basilisk can petrify your party members.

Edward's Sing ability can only be used if he has a Harp in his weapon slot. Medicine uses one of your Potions and splits the effects between all the party members. Hide allows Edward to leave the battle for a turn and not take damage. If he has less than 25% of his health, Edward will automatically Hide so he doesn't get killed. Also, Edward's Harp can randomly put an enemy to sleep if the attack connects.