Main Square

Main Square
In-game screenshot of the Main Square
Location	Balduq
Connects to	Central District Hieroglyph Commandery Artisan Lane
Games	Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
Location on map
Location on map

Main Square is an area in Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. It is the business district in Balduq. Many of the stores can be found this this area. Merchant Guild is located here.

Collectibles

Map of Main Square

• Chest #1: Sedative x2
• Chest #2: White Asparagus x5
• Chest #3: Shield Earring II
• Chest #4: White Nut x2
• Chest #5: White Meat x5
• Chest #6: 3000 Gold (Require Renegade's Shadow Dive)
• Chest #7: Grimnut x2
• ? Hidden Treasure: 1000 Gold after collecting graffiti here ("I'm a thief at the end of my rope...")
• Landmark: Balduq Amphitheater
• 14 Azure Petals (Cyan Dots)
• 7 Graffitis (Orange and Red dots)
  • 1 Curse Graffiti (Red Dot)

Blocked Path

Map of Blocked Path

Requires Raging Bull's Valkyrie Hammer to enter.

• Chest #1: Crimson Spar x2
• Chest #2: Spirit Lumber x2
• Chest #3: Apis Charm
• Chest #4: Smoked Meat
• Chest #5: Thrust Grimoire

Waterfall Storeroom

Requires Hawk's Hunter's Descent to enter.

• Strength Elixir

Side quests

Side quest #5 – Pickpocket Pursuit
Location	Main Square	Client	Market Manager
Priority	1	Deadline	Short
Destination	Main Square	Target	The pickpocket
Availability	Chapter 3, after Main Square is unlocked	Type	Pursuit
Reward	2000 Gold ( 500 Gold if choose "proceed as caught"))
Contents	A pickpocket has been running rampant at the marketplace. It's been bad news for business...and the victims too, of course. We should probably do something about this.
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Side quest #12 – Hazardous Harvest
Location	Trading Bureau	Client	Baldwin
Priority	2	Deadline	Short
Destination	Mount El Dore	Target
Availability	Chapter 5	Type	Rescue
Reward	3500 Gold
Contents	A merchant caravan that had been lodging in town left a few days ago, and they haven't been spotted since. Last I heard, they went into Mount El Dore to gather some medicinal herbs. I'm drafting together a search party to go check on them. Come see me at the trading bureau for further details.
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Side quest #19 – A Legend of Heroes
Location	Main Square	Client	Tetra
Priority	2	Deadline	Short
Destination	Agricultural District, Hieroglyph Commandery, Artisan Lane	Target	Faded Graffiti
Availability	Chapter 6	Type	Investigation
Reward	Brilliant Ice (Costume for Anemona)
Contents	A wandering bard named Tetra am I, A poem 'bout a hero I wish to make. This hero's grand tales, through myth we rely, but gathering them bears no lucky break. I thus make a plea for someone to take, for someone who knows these matters quite well. Under the bridge is where I do now dwell-- betwixt Central District and the main square-- studying up this elusive intel. Find me and more of this quest I shall share.
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Grimwald Nox

Grimwald Nox #4 – Lemires Infestation
Type	Siege	Location	Chapter 3 - Main Square
Wave	2	Unlocks	Main Square (Extra)
Rec. Lv.	14	Area	Charonian Valley
Skill usage	Credo, Parks, Krysha, Aprilis
Contents	A Grimwald Nox that manifested in the main square. It seems the Lemures swarms await you even here...
Rewards Rank Score Normal Rewards First Rank Bonus First-Time Clear Bonus S 95000~ Anguished Tear x1 Exorcist Ring x1 Glossy Leaf x2 Spirit Lumber x1 Iron Ore x1 Tempest Elixir x1 A 80000~ Dark Drop x2 Red Cheese x1 B 60000~ Thick Hide x2 Chamomile x2 C ~59999 Sturdy Shell x2 Hornville Wing x1
Lemures Name Drops Name Drops Garguleo Logier Pyrion Kosmarion Tudhor Grosporte
Note: No Lord of the Night appears in this battle.
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Grimwald Nox #5 – Ride of the Monstrum
Type	Purge	Location	Chapter 4 - Main Square
Wave	1	Unlocks	Artisan Lane
Rec. Lv.	20	Area	Central District (Nox)
Skill usage	Credo, Tito, Silhouette, Iris, Morbihan
Contents	The evil residing within here feels different than usual somehow. You'll need to team up with the Monstrums to tackle this new battle!
Rewards Rank Score Normal Rewards First Rank Bonus First-Time Clear Bonus S 130000~ Chamomile x2 Warlord Elixir x1 Sturdy Shell x2 Thick Hide x2 Faint Drop x2 Suzhen Amulet x1 A 115000~ Iron Ore x4 Nors Bleu x1 B 95000~ Spirit Lumber x4 Sweet Remedy x8 C ~94999 Glossy Leaf x4 Ultradense Bone x2
Lemures Name Drops Name Drops Odh Anjy Kosmarion Tudhor Grautney** (Lord of the Night)
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Shops

Bathhouse

Increase all party member's Max HP by 10 once per chapter, for 100/per character.

Nora's Gift Shop

Name		Stats	Price	Description
	Red Cape	STR +4 Damage ↑ as HP ↓	1600	A vibrant red cape that grants you more damage the lower your HP is. (+40% max)
	Yellow Shawl	DEF +10 Boost ↑ as HP ↓	1600	A brilliant scarf that grants you more Boost from skills the lower your HP is. (+100% max)
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Durfee's Butchery

Name		Stats/Effect	Price	Description	Available
Meals
	Stuffed Mushrooms	Heals 2100 HP HP Regen ↑↑ (120 sec)	3400	Meat-stuffed mushrooms generously glazed with the butcher's specially garlic oil.
Use
	Smoked Meat	Heals 1000 HP	800	Meat that has been smoked to enhance both storage life and flavor.
Rare Items
	Prime Smoked Meat	Present	4800	High-quality smoked meat made with only the finest materials.	Ch.7~
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Hale's General Store

Name		Stats	Price	Description
Accessories
	Blinding Bangle	Crit +10% Flash Guard x1.5	3000	A garishly bright bracelet. Multiples effective Flash Guard duration by 1.5.
	Flaring Spaulder	Crit +10% Flash Guard Heals	3000	Infused with fiery heat. Successful Flash Guards heals HP.
Rare Items
	Straw Hat	Present	600	A straw-woven hat perfect for long, hot days on the farm.
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Angela's Grocery

Name		Stats	Price	Description
	Cheese	Heals 20 HP	44	A fresh block of cheese that fits into a wide variety of dishes.
	Red Meat	Heals 24 HP	52	Juicy red meat packed with gamey flavor.
	White Meat	Heals 24 HP	52	Healthy white meat covered in high-quality oil.
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Paulette's Produce

Name		Stats/Effect	Price	Description	Available
	White Asparagus	Heals 12 HP	28	Fresh and crispy white asparagus.
	Mushroom	Heals 16 HP	36	A white mushroom with a pleasant texture and scent.
Rare Items
	Esterian Apple	Present	200	A juicy apple grown on the island of Esteria.	Ch.7~
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Trading Bureau

Name		Stats	Price	Description
Accessories
	Black Belt	Endure Fatal Blow	1600	A black belt that braces the body, allowing you to endure fatal blows with 1 HP.
	Blue Bandana	4/5 SP Cost	1600	A bandana dyed a bold, steadfast blue. Reduces SP cost to 4/5.
	Ride-Along Mishy	Attachment	400	This adorable Mishy attachment hugs on tight to whomever wears it.
Use
	Resurrect Potion	Revive Heal 50% HP	3400	Resurrects life where it had once been lost. Using it will leave an empty bottle behind.
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Giselle's Tailoring

• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 5
• Chapter 6
• Chapter 7
• Chapter 8
• Final Chapter

Name		Stats	Cost	Materials	Description
Accessories
	Blue Scale Mail	DEF +63 Crit +8% Evade +4%	140	Thick Hide x8 Spirit Lumber x4 Dark Drop x2	Lightweight garb sewn from shimmering blue scales.
Accessories
	Ruby Cape	STR +8 Damage ↑ as HP ↓	600	Red Cape x2 Crimson Spar x2 Thick Hide x5	A ruby-studded cape that grants you more damage the lower your HP is. (+80% max)
	Amber Shawl	DEF +20 Boost ↑ as HP ↓	600	Yellow Shawl x2 Midnight Sun Drop x2 Hornville Wing x5	An amber-studded scarf that grants more Boost from skill the lower your HP is. (+200% max)
	Onyx Belt	Evade +5% Endure Fatal Blow	600	Black Belt x2 Beast Hide x2 Faint Drop x5	An onyx-studded belt that allows you to endure fatal blow with 1 HP
	Sapphire Bandana	3/4 SP Cost	600	Blue Bandana x2 Hornville Wing x2 Faint Drop x5	A high-quality, sapphire-studded bandana. Reduce SP costs to 3/4.
Accessories
	Justice Blue	Costume (Adol)	1800	Faint Drop x1 Thick Hide x1 Tarantiel Thread x1	A new-hued spin on an infamous Monstrum. Swaps Crimson King's palette to blue/white.
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Name		Stats	Cost	Materials	Description
Accessories
	Blue Scale Mail	DEF +63 Crit +8% Evade +4%	140	Thick Hide x8 Spirit Lumber x4 Dark Drop x2	Lightweight garb sewn from shimmering blue scales.
	Hunting Armor	DEF +97 Crit +9% Evade +5%	280	Thick Hide x12 Spirit Lumber x8 Dark Drop x4	Lightweight armor favored by hunters.
Accessories
	Ruby Cape	STR +8 Damage ↑ as HP ↓	600	Red Cape x2 Crimson Spar x2 Thick Hide x5	A ruby-studded cape that grants you more damage the lower your HP is. (+80% max)
	Amber Shawl	DEF +20 Boost ↑ as HP ↓	600	Yellow Shawl x2 Midnight Sun Drop x2 Hornville Wing x5	An amber-studded scarf that grants more Boost from skill the lower your HP is. (+200% max)
	Onyx Belt	Evade +5% Endure Fatal Blow	600	Black Belt x2 Beast Hide x2 Faint Drop x5	An onyx-studded belt that allows you to endure fatal blow with 1 HP
	Sapphire Bandana	3/4 SP Cost	600	Blue Bandana x2 Hornville Wing x2 Faint Drop x5	A high-quality, sapphire-studded bandana. Reduce SP costs to 3/4.
Accessories
	Justice Blue	Costume (Adol)	1800	Faint Drop x1 Thick Hide x1 Tarantiel Thread x1	A new-hued spin on an infamous Monstrum. Swaps Crimson King's palette to blue/white.
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Name		Stats	Cost	Materials	Description
Accessories
	Hunting Armor	DEF +97 Crit +9% Evade +5%	280	Thick Hide x12 Spirit Lumber x8 Dark Drop x4	Lightweight armor favored by hunters.
	Silver Tunic	DEF +135 Crit +10% Evade +6%	580	Beast Hide x5 Soul Lumber x2 Dark Drop x6	Outerwear that is sturdy yet light, sewn together4 with a high-quality silver thread.
Accessories
	Ruby Cape	STR +8 Damage ↑ as HP ↓	600	Red Cape x2 Crimson Spar x2 Thick Hide x5	A ruby-studded cape that grants you more damage the lower your HP is. (+80% max)
	Amber Shawl	DEF +20 Boost ↑ as HP ↓	600	Yellow Shawl x2 Midnight Sun Drop x2 Hornville Wing x5	An amber-studded scarf that grants more Boost from skill the lower your HP is. (+200% max)
	Onyx Belt	Evade +5% Endure Fatal Blow	600	Black Belt x2 Beast Hide x2 Faint Drop x5	An onyx-studded belt that allows you to endure fatal blow with 1 HP
	Sapphire Bandana	3/4 SP Cost	600	Blue Bandana x2 Hornville Wing x2 Faint Drop x5	A high-quality, sapphire-studded bandana. Reduce SP costs to 3/4.
Accessories
	Justice Blue	Costume (Adol)	1800	Faint Drop x1 Thick Hide x1 Tarantiel Thread x1	A new-hued spin on an infamous Monstrum. Swaps Crimson King's palette to blue/white.
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Name		Stats	Cost	Materials	Description
Accessories
	Silver Tunic	DEF +135 Crit +10% Evade +6%	580	Beast Hide x5 Soul Lumber x2 Dark Drop x6	Outerwear that is sturdy yet light, sewn together4 with a high-quality silver thread.
	Gladiator Armor	DEF +177 Crit +11% Evade +7%	1060	Beast Hide x8 Soul Lumber x4 Midnight Sun Drop x2	A light breastplate favored by those who have dedicated their lives to swordfighting.
Accessories
	Ruby Cape	STR +8 Damage ↑ as HP ↓	600	Red Cape x2 Crimson Spar x2 Thick Hide x5	A ruby-studded cape that grants you more damage the lower your HP is. (+80% max)
	Amber Shawl	DEF +20 Boost ↑ as HP ↓	600	Yellow Shawl x2 Midnight Sun Drop x2 Hornville Wing x5	An amber-studded scarf that grants more Boost from skill the lower your HP is. (+200% max)
	Onyx Belt	Evade +5% Endure Fatal Blow	600	Black Belt x2 Beast Hide x2 Faint Drop x5	An onyx-studded belt that allows you to endure fatal blow with 1 HP
	Sapphire Bandana	3/4 SP Cost	600	Blue Bandana x2 Hornville Wing x2 Faint Drop x5	A high-quality, sapphire-studded bandana. Reduce SP costs to 3/4.
Accessories
	Justice Blue	Costume (Adol)	1800	Faint Drop x1 Thick Hide x1 Tarantiel Thread x1	A new-hued spin on an infamous Monstrum. Swaps Crimson King's palette to blue/white.
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Name		Stats	Cost	Materials	Description
Accessories
	Gladiator Armor	DEF +177 Crit +11% Evade +7%	1060	Beast Hide x8 Soul Lumber x4 Midnight Sun Drop x2	A light breastplate favored by those who have dedicated their lives to swordfighting.
	Serpent Guard	DEF +223 Crit +12% Evade +8%	1640	Beast Hide x12 Soul Lumber x8 Midnight Sun Drop x4	Lightweight, flexible armor made from strong, processed snakeskin.
Accessories
	Ruby Cape	STR +8 Damage ↑ as HP ↓	600	Red Cape x2 Crimson Spar x2 Thick Hide x5	A ruby-studded cape that grants you more damage the lower your HP is. (+80% max)
	War King's Cape	STR +12 Damage ↑ as HP ↓	2600	Ruby Cape x2 Unfading Hide x2 Tarantiel Thread x1	For those adpet at the art of war. Grants you more damage the lower your HP is. (+120% max)
	Amber Shawl	DEF +20 Boost ↑ as HP ↓	600	Yellow Shawl x2 Midnight Sun Drop x2 Hornville Wing x5	An amber-studded scarf that grants more Boost from skill the lower your HP is. (+200% max)
	Sovereign's Shawl	DEF +30 Boost ↑ as HP ↓	2600	Amber Shawl x2 Formian Cuticle x2 Tarantiel Thread x1	A ruler's scarf that grants more Boost from skill the lower your HP is. (+300% max)
	Onyx Belt	Evade +5% Endure Fatal Blow	600	Black Belt x2 Beast Hide x2 Faint Drop x5	An onyx-studded belt that allows you to endure fatal blow with 1 HP
	Night Lord's Belt	Evade +15% Endure Fatal Blow	2600	Onyx Belt x2 Polar Night Drop x2 Tarantiel Thread x1	A belt for those who lurk in the dark. Allows you to endure fatal blow with 1 HP
	Sapphire Bandana	3/4 SP Cost	600	Blue Bandana x2 Hornville Wing x2 Faint Drop x5	A high-quality, sapphire-studded bandana. Reduce SP costs to 3/4.
	Imperator's Bandana	2/3 SP Cost	2600	Sapphire Bandana x2 Sacred Branch x2 Tarantiel Thread x1	Worn by those of incorruptible rectitude. Reduce SP costs to 2/3.
Accessories
	Justice Blue	Costume (Adol)	1800	Faint Drop x1 Thick Hide x1 Tarantiel Thread x1	A new-hued spin on an infamous Monstrum. Swaps Crimson King's palette to blue/white.
	Jade Black	Costume (Yufa)	3600	Polar Night Drop x1 Unfading Hide x1 Relic Bone x1	A new-hued spin on an infamous Monstrum. Swaps Raging Bull's palette to black/green.
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Name		Stats	Cost	Materials	Description
Accessories
	Serpent Guard	DEF +223 Crit +12% Evade +8%	1640	Beast Hide x12 Soul Lumber x8 Midnight Sun Drop x4	Lightweight, flexible armor made from strong, processed snakeskin.
	Phantom Garb	DEF +273 Crit +13% Evade +9%	2360	Unfading Hide x5 Sacred Branch x2 Midnight Sun Drop x6	Lightweight combat garb adapted for covert activity.
Accessories
	Ruby Cape	STR +8 Damage ↑ as HP ↓	600	Red Cape x2 Crimson Spar x2 Thick Hide x5	A ruby-studded cape that grants you more damage the lower your HP is. (+80% max)
	War King's Cape	STR +12 Damage ↑ as HP ↓	2600	Ruby Cape x2 Unfading Hide x2 Tarantiel Thread x1	For those adpet at the art of war. Grants you more damage the lower your HP is. (+120% max)
	Amber Shawl	DEF +20 Boost ↑ as HP ↓	600	Yellow Shawl x2 Midnight Sun Drop x2 Hornville Wing x5	An amber-studded scarf that grants more Boost from skill the lower your HP is. (+200% max)
	Sovereign's Shawl	DEF +30 Boost ↑ as HP ↓	2600	Amber Shawl x2 Formian Cuticle x2 Tarantiel Thread x1	A ruler's scarf that grants more Boost from skill the lower your HP is. (+300% max)
	Onyx Belt	Evade +5% Endure Fatal Blow	600	Black Belt x2 Beast Hide x2 Faint Drop x5	An onyx-studded belt that allows you to endure fatal blow with 1 HP
	Night Lord's Belt	Evade +15% Endure Fatal Blow	2600	Onyx Belt x2 Polar Night Drop x2 Tarantiel Thread x1	A belt for those who lurk in the dark. Allows you to endure fatal blow with 1 HP
	Sapphire Bandana	3/4 SP Cost	600	Blue Bandana x2 Hornville Wing x2 Faint Drop x5	A high-quality, sapphire-studded bandana. Reduce SP costs to 3/4.
	Imperator's Bandana	2/3 SP Cost	2600	Sapphire Bandana x2 Sacred Branch x2 Tarantiel Thread x1	Worn by those of incorruptible rectitude. Reduce SP costs to 2/3.
Accessories
	Justice Blue	Costume (Adol)	1800	Faint Drop x1 Thick Hide x1 Tarantiel Thread x1	A new-hued spin on an infamous Monstrum. Swaps Crimson King's palette to blue/white.
	Jade Black	Costume (Yufa)	3600	Polar Night Drop x1 Unfading Hide x1 Relic Bone x1	A new-hued spin on an infamous Monstrum. Swaps Raging Bull's palette to black/green.
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Name		Stats	Cost	Materials	Description
Accessories
	Phantom Garb	DEF +273 Crit +13% Evade +9%	2360	Unfading Hide x5 Sacred Branch x2 Midnight Sun Drop x6	Lightweight combat garb adapted for covert activity.
	Valorous Vestments	DEF +327 Crit +15% Evade +10%	3520	Unfading Hide x8 Sacred Branch x4 Polar Night Drop x2	Attire imbued with the protection of a valiant god of war.
Accessories
	Ruby Cape	STR +8 Damage ↑ as HP ↓	600	Red Cape x2 Crimson Spar x2 Thick Hide x5	A ruby-studded cape that grants you more damage the lower your HP is. (+80% max)
	War King's Cape	STR +12 Damage ↑ as HP ↓	2600	Ruby Cape x2 Unfading Hide x2 Tarantiel Thread x1	For those adpet at the art of war. Grants you more damage the lower your HP is. (+120% max)
	Amber Shawl	DEF +20 Boost ↑ as HP ↓	600	Yellow Shawl x2 Midnight Sun Drop x2 Hornville Wing x5	An amber-studded scarf that grants more Boost from skill the lower your HP is. (+200% max)
	Sovereign's Shawl	DEF +30 Boost ↑ as HP ↓	2600	Amber Shawl x2 Formian Cuticle x2 Tarantiel Thread x1	A ruler's scarf that grants more Boost from skill the lower your HP is. (+300% max)
	Onyx Belt	Evade +5% Endure Fatal Blow	600	Black Belt x2 Beast Hide x2 Faint Drop x5	An onyx-studded belt that allows you to endure fatal blow with 1 HP
	Night Lord's Belt	Evade +15% Endure Fatal Blow	2600	Onyx Belt x2 Polar Night Drop x2 Tarantiel Thread x1	A belt for those who lurk in the dark. Allows you to endure fatal blow with 1 HP
	Sapphire Bandana	3/4 SP Cost	600	Blue Bandana x2 Hornville Wing x2 Faint Drop x5	A high-quality, sapphire-studded bandana. Reduce SP costs to 3/4.
	Imperator's Bandana	2/3 SP Cost	2600	Sapphire Bandana x2 Sacred Branch x2 Tarantiel Thread x1	Worn by those of incorruptible rectitude. Reduce SP costs to 2/3.
Accessories
	Justice Blue	Costume (Adol)	1800	Faint Drop x1 Thick Hide x1 Tarantiel Thread x1	A new-hued spin on an infamous Monstrum. Swaps Crimson King's palette to blue/white.
	Jade Black	Costume (Yufa)	3600	Polar Night Drop x1 Unfading Hide x1 Relic Bone x1	A new-hued spin on an infamous Monstrum. Swaps Raging Bull's palette to black/green.
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Enemies

Enemies can be found in the hidden dungeon, Blocked Path. Raging Bull's gift is required to open the path.

Name		Stats	Description
Blocked Path
	Plutoad	LV: 32 HP: 625 Str: 265 Def: 299 Gold: 11 Exp: 274 Wk:	The larval stage of an amphibious monster. They relentlessly seek sources of fresh meat to sate their rapid development. Drop items:
	Roche	LV: 33 HP: 467 Str: 276 Def: 500 Gold: 11 Exp: 265 Wk:	Malicious, rocky monsters held together by atmospheric pressure. Any obstacles in their way are promptly eliminated by the lasers fired from their eyes. Drop items:
	Cuhanni	LV: 33 HP: 4630 Str: 279 Def: 495 Gold: 72 Exp: 520 Wk:	A massive species of crab with a tough outer shell. Their tenacious claws and foaming bubble breath prove instrumental in cornering their victims. Drop items:
	Tarantiel	LV: 34 HP: 3710 Str: 319 Def: 347 Gold: 74 Exp: 613 Wk: None	Gigantic arachnids with sharp jaws and sturdy shells. They can spin webs of sticky thread, capturing prey with a measure of speed unbefitting their stature. Drop items:
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Trivia

• The Amphitheater and the Public Bathhouse in this district are likely references to Arenes de Lutece and Thermes de Cluny respectively.