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Ratayu

Ratayu (ラタイユ, Rataiyu, alt. "Latieiu") is a location in Legend of Legaia. It is known as the City of Checkpoints due to it being a focal point for travelers and the largest city in the Sebucus Islands. Ratayu is ruled by a lord named Saryu.

Ratayu was famous throughout the three continents of Legaia due to many characteristics. Like Vidna , Ratayu was also known for its hot springs, though they weren't as numerous as the springs in Vidna. Ratayu served as a common destination for travelers as the city provided the only way to get to certain geographical locations. The West Gate of Ratayu led to the islands in the west of Sebucus and its East Gate led to the famous Mt. Letona and the Genesis Tree at its summit. This led to Ratayu being known as the City of Checkpoints by travelers.

Ratayu was also known by higher-ups in other nations for its remarkable technology to create giant Seru; this referred more specifically to the legend of Juggernaut. However, Juggernaut was considered a mere fairy tale by the populace and only the Four Wise Men of Conkram seemed to give it any serious thought.

Storyline[]

Ratayucheckpoints

City of Checkpoints

The Ra-Seru heroes travel to Ratayu after defeating Xain within the Fire Path below Octam (Underground). They must go through Ratayu in order to go through its West Gate leading to the western island where the Mist Generator was stationed. As they arrive in Ratayu, the Ra-Seru sense the presence of the Genesis Tree at Mt. Letona's summit. They try to head to the summit but are blocked by the locked gate leading to the mountain, and must go through the town and into Ratayu Palace to obtain the key from Lord Saryu.

They find that Lord Saryu has been possessed by a Seru, but for some reason he is able to speak to them in fragmented sentences and gives them the key to Letona so they can revive the Genesis Tree and let him be with his bride.

Ratayugate

East Gate of Ratayu

If they do this, he tells them he will give them the key to the West Gate leading to the Mist Generator. Vahn, Noa and Gala use the key to the East Gate and begin to head through the forest when the Ra-Seru notice that the energy level emitted by the Genesis Tree is fluctuating wildly. They hurry up to the summit of Mt. Letona to find a strange, transparent pyramid surrounding the Genesis Tree.

Noa touches it in order to examine it, calling it a "spooky wall" and is repelled backward. Noa composes herself and tells the others that it hurts to touch it. As they ponder what to do next, Songi appears and wonders what took them so long to arrive, taunting them some more. He reveals that he created the forcefield and asks snidely if they want him to deactivate it. At Gala's response "Of course we do!", Songi jumps off the forcefield and uses the power of Jedo to morph, telling them that if they defeat him 3-on-1 then he will deactivate the forcefield.

After Vahn, Noa and Gala defeat Songi he deactivates the forcefield and runs off. The Ra-Seru heroes revive the Genesis Tree and return to Ratayu and speak to Saryu, who thanks them for reviving the Genesis Tree but states that he is tired and wishes to be left to rest.

The Ra-Seru heroes do not receive the key to the West Gate from Saryu and head back into town, discovering that unlike usual, everyone is miserable with life and even angry at them for reviving the Genesis Tree. They discover that the citizens of Ratayu are unhappy because of Lord Saryu, who has installed ridiculous taxes on them and rules with an iron fist, using mind-controlled guards to carry out his orders. Even worse, Ratayu has been sacrificing many of the city's young women for his Seru Bride program.

Nobody knows what exactly the Seru Bride program is, but they know that the women who are summoned by Saryu never come back. Vahn, Noa and Gala meet the town innkeeper's daughter, Eliza, who has been summoned by Saryu to partake in the Seru Bride program. Eliza thanks them for reviving the Genesis Tree and asks them to check up on her parents every once in a while after she is gone, due to their amazing powers. Noa protests and makes Vahn and Gala comply with her wish to take Eliza's place. Noa persuades Eliza to give her the Seru Bride gown and changes into it, following the guards who arrive at the door to escort her. After Noa leaves Eliza immediately feels guilt over letting Noa go.

Noa is escorted into the basement of the palace where scientists are growing an evil Sim-Seru called Juggernaut, a replication of the monster that destroyed Rim Elm's Wall. Noa witnesses the Juggernaut consume a Seru Bride and tries to run off, but is cornered by Saryu and his guards. After the guards stun her with their electric weapons they prepare her for consumption.

Ratayulaboratory

Ratayu laboratory

Terra sends out a warning to Meta and Ozma and Vahn and Gala rush into the palace to save her. Gala jumps into the air and punches the Juggernaut's tail back right before it consumes Noa, and Meta and Ozma use their power to magically remove the Seru Bride gown from Noa and restore her to consciousness. Noa cries in relief at their rescue, but an angered Saryu confronts them.

Using the Seru on his head, his shadow consumes him and morphs him into a hideous creature. The heroes manage to defeat Saryu, causing the Sim-Seru to separate from his body and dissolve. Saryu wakes up initially unaware of where he is, but at the sight of Juggernaut he rushes past Vahn and shuts off the machine, sealing the Juggernaut back into the incubator.

The Ra-Seru heroes return with Saryu to his throne and tell him of their adventures. He reveals to them that a man named Dohati came and gave him an unusual Seru that he foolishly put on. The Seru was actually a Sim-Seru that took control of his mind, forcing him to create an unlimited amount of Juggernauts in Ratayu's laboratory. He apologizes for his actions and gives them the key to Ratayu's West Gate as well as revealing to them that they can possibly reach the Karisto Kingdom by using the Flying Trains of Octam.

Location[]

Ratayu is located to the northwest of the Sebucus Islands, beyond the town of Vidna.

Ratayu worldmap

Ratayu viewed on the world map.




Layout[]

Map[]

Trivia[]

  • Ratayu can be travelled to as soon as the Sebucus Islands is available. However, hot steam pouring out of the fissure in the ground in front of the city entrance prevents the Ra-Seru heroes from entering.
  • Funny bits of dialogue can be accessed if Vahn repeatedly tries to enter Ratayu before completing the required plot points
  • Saryu seals up the laboratory and has guards block it after he turns off the incubator. Upon leveling up Vahn, Noa and Gala to Lv99 and talking to Saryu afterward, he will give Vahn a key to the laboratory, where they can find an accessory that allows the wearer to summon Juggernaut. It is however possible to open the door and reenter the lab without getting the key from Saryu by positioning Vahn in a precise spot between one of the guards and the doorframe, allowing the player to get the Juggernaut summon without having to be at Lv99.
Characters
Playable Characters
Vahn - Noa - Gala
Ra-Seru
Meta - Terra - Ozma - Jedo - Horn - Mule - Palma - Unknown Ra-Seru
Villains
Rogue - Juggernaut - Cort - Jette - Zora - Dohati - Zeto - Gi Delilas - Che Delilas - Lu Delilas
Songi - Gaza - Saryu - Xain - Berserker - Caruban
Non-Playable Characters
Cara - Cathy - Cructes - Danpas - Debora - Disco King - Dr. Usha - Eliza - Emperor Etora VIII - Grantes - Hari - Ixis - Juno - Kin - Kina - King Drake III - King Nebular - Lezam - Luctes - Mar and Belde - Mary - Maya - Mei - Mon - Mrs. Danpas - Mrs. Usha - Nene - Nora - Old Deez - Old Water Witch - Old Wizard - Pepe - Pig - Pippy - Queen Minea - Sashia - Sol-Far - Sol-Mar - Soru - Tetsu - Theodore - Tieg - Val - Village Elder - Yuma - Zalan - Zopu
Locations
Worlds
Legaia - Seru-kai
Continents
Drake Kingdom - Sebucus Islands - Karisto Kingdom
Towns and Cities
Rim Elm - Drake Castle - Biron Monastery - Jeremi - Vidna - Octam - Octam (Underground) - Ratayu - Karisto Station - Sol Tower - Buma - Uru Mais - Nivora Ravine - Soren Camp - Conkram - Conkram (Past)
Boss Dungeons
Zeto's Dungeon - Dohati's Castle - Zora's Floating Castle - Rogue's Tower - Jette's Absolute Fortress - Bio Castle
Other
Hunter's Spring - Snowdrift Cave - The Valley - Mt. Rikuroa - West Voz Forest - East Voz Forest - Ancient Wind and Water Caves - Gate of Shadows - Ancient Path - Fire Path - Mt. Letona - Usha Research Center - Nivora Ravine - Mt. Dhini - Uru Mais - Noaru Valley
Lore
Races
Human - Soren - Seru - Ra-Seru - Sim-Seru - Rogue
Files
Book of Prophecy - Drake Castle's Water - The Geography of Drake Kingdom - Guidelines for Seru Trapping - King Drake's Letter
Mary's Diary - Maya's Unfinished Letter - Mrs. Usha's Diary - Official Guide to Sightseeing in Karisto
Official Guide to Sightseeing in Sebucus - Piece of Paper - Saryu's Letter - Slightly Soiled Diary - Zalan's Letter
Gameplay
Inventory
Accessories - Armor - Items - Weapons
Enemies
Monsters - Seru - Enemy Abilities
Mechanics
Arts - Elements - Magic - Stats - Statuses
Summons
Dark Summons - Earth Summons - Fire Summons - Light Summons - Lightning Summons - Water Summons - Wind Summons
Transportation
Door of Light - Door of Wind - Flying Train - Flying Seru
Mini-Games
Baka Fighter - Dance Contest - Fishing - Muscle Dome - Wild Card
Other
Shops - Treasure
Summoning and Abilities
Battle Commands
Attack - Item - Spirit - Summon - Run
Dark Summons
Hell's Music - Dream Illusion - Deadly Promise
Earth Summons
Crazy Driver - Canine Fangs - Odd Dimension - Meteor Cluster
Fire Summons
Burning Attack - Vertical Hammer - Spinning Flare - Inferno
Light Summons
Mystic Care - Holy Orb - Holy Eyes - Final Blast - Resurrector
Lightning Summons
Turning Laser - Plasma Storm - Space Cannon - Voltagor
Water Summons
Bubble Crush - Freezing Point - Deadly Rain - Deep Avalanche
Wind Summons
Sonicsizer - Violent Wind - Hell's Dive - Queen Twister
Non-Elemental Summons
Dark Eclipse
Media
Related Releases
Demo
Music
Original Soundtrack
Books
Manual - CB Project Strategy Guide - Prima's Official Strategy Guide - Novelization - V-Jump
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