Post by Yuffie on Nov 25, 2006 19:33:55 GMT
Welcome to Alexandria.
Alexandria is the pristine capital of the Alexandrian Kingdom, and at one point, the capital of the Alexandrian Empire that is formed by Queen Brahne. The Alexandrian Kingdom rules approximately 1/3 of the Mist Continent when Final Fantasy IX begins. The Alexandrian Kingdom is comprised of its capital, Alexandria, the noble city of Treno, and the small farming village of Dali. Alexandria also maintains the northern side of South Gate and the eastern side of North Gate. In a show of friendship with the neighboring Regency of Lindblum, Alexandria and Lindblum both built Burkmea Cable Cars to reach the Summit of the Mountains separating the two nations, making foot travel possible between the two nations. Within the game's setting, it is not possible to travel by foot through North Gate.
Alexandria is famous for its army, which is entirely made up of females. Males in the army only constitute a squad of 13 individuals called the Knights of Pluto. Alexandria is also famous for its beauty-the city is built around the southern edge of a large freshwater lake and extends to cliffs that overlook the mist and Evil Forest. The city of Alexandria also extends to the northern edges of the Mist Continent via a hydraulic elevator that leads from Alexandria Castle to Alexandria Harbor.
Alexandria seen from an airship perspective.The Alexandrian Kingdom has been at war with the Regency of Lindblum before in the history of Final Fantasy IX, however, this takes place generations before the setting of the game. A statue in the Alexandria town square commemorates three former Knights of Pluto in aiding in the 15th war of Lindblum, which suggests that there have been at least 15 wars between Lindblum and Alexandria. Within the game, it is suggested that the two countries are enjoying an unparalleled time of peace and prosperity brought about by the friendship between the Regent family of Lindblum and the ruling family of Alexandria. The relationship is said to have changed when the King of Alexandria dies and Queen Brahne begins to behave erratically. A year after the Alexandrian King's death, Queen Brahne begins to put into motion her plans to forge the Alexandrian Empire.
Alexandria Kingdom is not a technological force like its neighboring country of Lindlum. Before Kuja introduced Alexandria to Black Mages and Eidolons, Alexandria utilized its grand female ground forces in offensive and defensive operations. While attacking Cleyra, General Beatrix remarks that the Black Mages and Eidolons were excessive and that her female army would be enough to conquer the Mist Continent.
Throughout the course of the game, the Alexandrian Kingdom becomes the Alexandrian Empire as Queen Brahne assaults the Mist Continent nations. Queen Brahne orders the army to first attack the Kingdom of Burmecia, leaving it in ruins. It then obliterates the pacifist Nation of Cleyra with the powerful Eidolon Odin, leaving no trace of the city behind. It finally assaults its greatest threat, the Regency of Lindblum, and with the Regency under Alexandrian occupation, the Alexandria Empire is forged over the entirety of the Mist Continent.
The Alexandrian Empire is dissolved upon Queen Brahne's death and the coronation of Princess Garnet, who halts Alexandrian aggression and withdraws Alexandrian troops from Lindblum. Immediately thereafter, Alexandria is attacked by Kuja using the eidolon Bahamut that was earlier extracted from Princess Garnet. In the ensuing battle, Alexandria city is partially destroyed by Bahamut, and the airship, the Invincible, causes massive damage to Alexandria castle as it destroys the legendary eidolon Alexander that attempts to protect the city and castle from Bahamut. Alexandria remains in its crippled state until the ending of the game, when it appears the castle and city have been perfectly rebuilt
Alexandria is the pristine capital of the Alexandrian Kingdom, and at one point, the capital of the Alexandrian Empire that is formed by Queen Brahne. The Alexandrian Kingdom rules approximately 1/3 of the Mist Continent when Final Fantasy IX begins. The Alexandrian Kingdom is comprised of its capital, Alexandria, the noble city of Treno, and the small farming village of Dali. Alexandria also maintains the northern side of South Gate and the eastern side of North Gate. In a show of friendship with the neighboring Regency of Lindblum, Alexandria and Lindblum both built Burkmea Cable Cars to reach the Summit of the Mountains separating the two nations, making foot travel possible between the two nations. Within the game's setting, it is not possible to travel by foot through North Gate.
Alexandria is famous for its army, which is entirely made up of females. Males in the army only constitute a squad of 13 individuals called the Knights of Pluto. Alexandria is also famous for its beauty-the city is built around the southern edge of a large freshwater lake and extends to cliffs that overlook the mist and Evil Forest. The city of Alexandria also extends to the northern edges of the Mist Continent via a hydraulic elevator that leads from Alexandria Castle to Alexandria Harbor.
Alexandria seen from an airship perspective.The Alexandrian Kingdom has been at war with the Regency of Lindblum before in the history of Final Fantasy IX, however, this takes place generations before the setting of the game. A statue in the Alexandria town square commemorates three former Knights of Pluto in aiding in the 15th war of Lindblum, which suggests that there have been at least 15 wars between Lindblum and Alexandria. Within the game, it is suggested that the two countries are enjoying an unparalleled time of peace and prosperity brought about by the friendship between the Regent family of Lindblum and the ruling family of Alexandria. The relationship is said to have changed when the King of Alexandria dies and Queen Brahne begins to behave erratically. A year after the Alexandrian King's death, Queen Brahne begins to put into motion her plans to forge the Alexandrian Empire.
Alexandria Kingdom is not a technological force like its neighboring country of Lindlum. Before Kuja introduced Alexandria to Black Mages and Eidolons, Alexandria utilized its grand female ground forces in offensive and defensive operations. While attacking Cleyra, General Beatrix remarks that the Black Mages and Eidolons were excessive and that her female army would be enough to conquer the Mist Continent.
Throughout the course of the game, the Alexandrian Kingdom becomes the Alexandrian Empire as Queen Brahne assaults the Mist Continent nations. Queen Brahne orders the army to first attack the Kingdom of Burmecia, leaving it in ruins. It then obliterates the pacifist Nation of Cleyra with the powerful Eidolon Odin, leaving no trace of the city behind. It finally assaults its greatest threat, the Regency of Lindblum, and with the Regency under Alexandrian occupation, the Alexandria Empire is forged over the entirety of the Mist Continent.
The Alexandrian Empire is dissolved upon Queen Brahne's death and the coronation of Princess Garnet, who halts Alexandrian aggression and withdraws Alexandrian troops from Lindblum. Immediately thereafter, Alexandria is attacked by Kuja using the eidolon Bahamut that was earlier extracted from Princess Garnet. In the ensuing battle, Alexandria city is partially destroyed by Bahamut, and the airship, the Invincible, causes massive damage to Alexandria castle as it destroys the legendary eidolon Alexander that attempts to protect the city and castle from Bahamut. Alexandria remains in its crippled state until the ending of the game, when it appears the castle and city have been perfectly rebuilt