HCBailly plays Final Fantasy IV (Super Famicom) - Part 11 of 70

In this entry, Rosa joins our party, and Rydia learns some more magic.

Overworld Map (by Rick Bruns)

Kaipo

Map (by FlyingArmor)

Detailed map (by KeyBlade999)

At the town of Kaipo, head back to the house where Rosa was resting. Talk to Rosa, then select the DesertLight (Light of the Desert). The Light of the Desert will heal Rosa, who will mention that she left Baron to look for Cecil after word got around that the earthquake in Mist supposedly killed him. She did not believe this, and headed off to look for him. She mentions that Golbez has been chosen to take Cecil's place as Commander of the Red Wings, and ever since taking the position, Golbez has been given more and more authority in exchange for influencing him to gather the four Crystals: the Water Crystal in Mysidia. the Fire Crystal in Damcyan, the Wind Crystal in Fabul and the Earth Crystal in Toroia.

After Cecil introduces Edward and Rydia to Rosa, Rosa will come to the conclusion that if Damcyan's crystal has been taken, then Fabul will be next. Edward mentions that the way to Fabul over Hobs Mountain is frozen over. Sadly, Rydia cannot cast Fire, but Rosa tells that if she tries, she can cast Black magic as well as she summons. Rosa then decides to join the party with her skills as a White Magician, and the party rests in Kaipo for the night.

That night, Edward - unable to sleep - leaves the inn and plays his harp while wondering why Anna had to leave him. Suddenly, a monster attacks. It is just a lowly Sahagin, but this battle is for story purposes as Anna's ghost tells Edward to be brave and that he is not as weak as he thinks he is. Just keep hitting the Sahagin with Edward's weapon and you'll eventually beat him. The Sahagin dies after three hits regardless of how much damage you have done to him.

After this, Anna's spirit passes on into the great beyond, much to Edward's dismay, and tells him not to let Golbez get the crystal before telling him to give the love he gave her to the people of the world. Then, Anna's spirit disappears. 

You'll then wake up the next morning in the house where Rosa was.

In the menu, use the Change command, then move Rosa, Cecil and Edward to the back row. If you want to choose who is leading your party, press R while in a town or dungeon.

For Rosa, equip her with the Holy Arrows, the CrossBow and the Plumed Hat for increased attack and defense. Remember that arrows are finite, and that you will have to get more in order to Rosa to use her physical attack. Also, the arrows go in her right hand while the bow goes in her left.

At the armor shop, buy an Iron Bangle. You'll need it for later.

You'll also meet Namingway in the armor shop.

From Kaipo, use the shoals to get east of Damcyan. By the way, there is a chance to face eight Goblins at once in the desert to get the Goblin summon for Rydia, though you do not need it right away. There will be another spot to get it later in the game.

Taking the shoals east of Damcyan on the hovercraft will take you to a mountain with a path in it. Enter that path.

Mt. Hobs

Map (by FlyingArmor)

When you enter Mt. Hobs, you will see the path frozen over. At Rydia's behest, Rydia tries to cast Fire, but cannot because she hates fire after how it burned down Mist. Rosa tells Rydia to try to be brave, and eventually, Rydia manages to cast fire and thaw out the path. As a result, Rydia learns Fire and is able to cast Black magic with the Black command in battle.

The Gargoyles are a standard flying enemy. If Edward confuses one with his harp, they will cast Tornado on each other and nearly kill themselves with their own weakness. Also, the Gargoyles are also weak to Rosa's arrows and other projectiles.

Rosa can cast White magic. Prayer has a random chance of casting Cure on all party members, which is terribly weak since it is cast on multiple party members. The Aim command guarantees Rosa to hit an enemy with 100% accuracy, which makes Aim better than the Fight command by a long shot.