Mysidia (ミシディア国, Mishidia Koku, "Country of Mysidia") is a town in the games Final Fantasy IV and Final Fantasy IV: The After Years. It was founded by the Sage Minwu, who drifted ashore 500 years before the events of the game. Practicing magic was initially a benevolent hobby accessible to everybody, but people eventually became corrupted by power and competition. Minwu was enraged by this and sealed away magic, putting an end to the Old Age of Magic. He later restored magic but made it so that only certain persons could use it; this was the start of the New Age of Magic. It is inhabited by wizards, and it is ruled by an elder. It is the hometown of Tellah, Palom, and Porom. It is one end of the Devil's Road which connects Baron and Mysidia. It is also home to the Tower of Prayers, where the Elder prays for those he cares about.
In the English localization of the Nintendo DS version, Mysidia is pronounced [mɨ̞ˈsɪ.di.ə].
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The Dark Knight Cecil raids Mysidia early in the game in order to steal the Crystal of Water using Baron's Red Wings for the King. As a result, he becomes unwanted in Mysidia. He washes ashore near Mysidia after being attacked by Leviathan. The inhabitants of Mysidia, unforgiving of his actions, cast spells on him such as Toad, Pig, and Poison when he returns. He goes to see the Elder and explains that he was banished from Baron and is fighting Golbez. The Elder says that Cecil cannot defeat him using his Dark Sword, and that he must travel to Mount Ordeals and become a Paladin. The Elder sends Palom and Porom to help him, but also to spy on him.
Cecil eventually returns successfully, and is wielding the Mythgraven Blade, much to the disbelief of the inhabitants. The Elder says that this sword is the one passed down in the Mysidian Legend. He then says that Cecil is the Chosen One, and must defeat Golbez. He then opens the Devil's Road so Cecil can get to Baron.
Cecil returns later in the game after Golbez has gathered all the Crystals. He is invited to pray with the Elder in the Tower of Prayers, and their prayers are answered with the Lunar Whale, the ship that can take Cecil to and from the Red Moon. After the Giant of Babil is destroyed, the Elder, Palom, Porom, Yang, Edward, Cid, King Giott, Luca, and others pray for Cecil to defeat Zemus on the moon.
Ceodore Harvey and the Hooded Man reach Mysidia in their way to Baron. There, the Hooded Man suggest to go to the Devil's Road, a secret passage that leads to Baron. Both of them go to the Prayer's Hall where they meet Porom and they ask her about permission to pass the Devil's Road, Porom send a White Mage and a Black Mage to guide them.
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| Item | SNES Price | GBA Price | DS Price |
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| Potion | 30 gil | 30 gil | N/A |
| Hi-Potion | 150 gil | 150 gil | 150 gil |
| Phoenix Down | 150 gil | 100 gil | 100 gil |
| Tent | 100 gil | 100 gil | N/A |
| Cottage | 1000 gil | 500 gil | 500 gil |
| Remedy | 100 gil | N/A | N/A |
| Ether | 10,000 gil | N/A | N/A |
| Antidote | N/A | 40 gil | 40 gil |
| Echo Herbs | N/A | 50 gil | 50 gil |
| Gold Needle | N/A | 400 gil | 80 gil |
| Emergency Exit | N/A | N/A | 200 gil |
| Bestiary | N/A | N/A | 50 gil |
| Weapon | SNES Price | GBA Price | DS Price |
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| Ice Rod | 220 gil | 220 gil | 220 gil |
| Flame Rod | 380 gil | 380 gil | 380 gil |
| Healing Staff | 480 gil | 480 gil | 480 gil |
| Power Bow | 700 gil | 700 gil | 700 gil |
| Holy Arrows | 20 gil | 20 gil | 500 gil |
| Armor | SNES Price | GBA Price | DS Price |
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| Lustrous Shield | 700 gil | 700 gil | 700 gil |
| Wizard's Hat | 700 gil | 700 gil | 700 gil |
| Lustrous Helm | 4,000 gil | 4,000 gil | 4,000 gil |
| Gaia Gear | 500 gil | 500 gil | 500 gil |
| Knight's Armor | 8,000 gil | 8,000 gil | 8,000 gil |
| Silver Armlet | 650 gil | 650 gil | 650 gil |
| Gauntlets | 3,000 gil | 3,000 gil | 3,000 gil |
| Item | Price |
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| Potion | 30 gil |
| Phoenix Down | 100 gil |
| Golden Needle | 400 gil |
| Maiden's Kiss | 60 gil |
| Echo Herbs | 50 gil |
| Eye Drops | 30 gil |
| Antidote | 40 gil |
| Tent | 100 gil |
| Armor | Price |
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| Feathered Cap | 330 gil |
| Leather Clothing | 200 gil |
| Gaia Gear | 500 gil |
| Iron Amulet | 100 gil |
| Weapon | Price |
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| Longsword | 450 gil |
| Rod | 100 gil |
| Ice Rod | 220 gil |
| Flame Rod | 380 gil |
| Staff | 160 gil |
| Healing Staff | 480 gil |
| Bow | 220 gil |
| Iron Arrows | 50 gil |
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Mysidia's theme, "Mysidia" (also known as "Mystic Mysidia") features some peculiar elements not found in any town theme throughout the series. Its fast tempo and the inclusion of a cuckoo bird's chirp within the rhythmic section are but a few of these. A rearranged version of the theme was included in the album Final Fantasy IV: Celtic Moon.
![]() The Hall of Prayer. (DS) |
![]() Map of the outers of Mysidia. (DS) |
![]() Mysidia in the DS remake. |
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