Chaos Shrine (Final Fantasy)

The Chaos Shrine, also known as the Temple of Fiends in the NES and Temple of Chaos in the PlayStation port, is a location in the original Final Fantasy. It is a ruin located at the center of the archipelago in which Final Fantasy takes place. The shrine also features a Dark Crystal in Garland's chamber. It is the first dungeon of the game, while its past incarnation serves as the final dungeon. The door to the center chamber will be locked until the player speaks with the King of Cornelia.

Story[]

Items[]

Present time[] Item Location Potion Northwest Corner Tent Northwest Corner Leather Cap Southwest Corner Rune Blade Southeast Corner (Requires Mystic Key) Werebuster Northeast Corner (Requires Mystic Key) Gold Needle Northeast Corner (Requires Mystic Key)

2000 years past[] Item Location 45000 gil[note 1]/Dry Ether[note 2] Third Floor 65000 gil[note 3]/Elixir[note 4] Third Floor 26000 gil[note 5]/Megalixir[note 6] B2 Protect Ring B2 Sasuke's Blade B2 Protect Cloak B2 Masamune B4

Encounters[]

The Chaos Shrine encounter region comprises two tiles on the 8x8 encounter map. It covers only a small chunk of land comprising the area immediately around the shrine and a small strip across the sea to the east. It shares borders with the northern Cornelia region to the south and the Matoya's Cave region to the east.

Encounters		Areas
Pixel Remaster	Other releases
[120/1000] Goblin x3 [100/1000] Skeleton x2 [90/1000] Skeleton x3 [60/1000] Skeleton x4 [60/1000] Black Widow x2 [60/1000] Black Widow x1 [60/1000] Goblin Guard x3 [60/1000] Goblin Guard x2 [60/1000] Goblin x5 [60/1000] Goblin x4 [60/1000] Gigas Worm x2 [60/1000] Goblin Guard x2, Goblin x3 [60/1000] Crazy Horse x4 [60/1000] Crazy Horse x2 [30/1000] Goblin Guard x3, Goblin x6	[12/64] Skeleton x2-4 [12/64] Black Widow x1-2 [12/64] Goblin Guard x1-3 [12/64] Goblin x3-5 [6/64] Crazy Horse x1 [6/64] Gigas Worm x1-2 [3/64] Goblin x3-6, Goblin Guard x0-4 [1/64] Crazy Horse x2-4	Chaos Shrine region
[80/1000] Skeleton x2 [80/1000] Zombie x2 [80/1000] Gigas Worm x1 [80/1000] Goblin Guard x2 [70/1000] Black Widow x1 [70/1000] Zombie x4 [70/1000] Ghoul x1 [70/1000] Gigas Worm x2 [60/1000] Skeleton x4 [60/1000] Black Widow x2 [60/1000] Wolf x4 [60/1000] Werewolf x1, Goblin Guard x3 [50/1000] Goblin x1, Warg Wolf x1, Goblin Guard x2, Wolf x1 [40/1000] Warg Wolf x1, Wolf x6 [40/1000] Werewolf x2, Goblin Guard x5 [30/1000] Goblin x2, Warg Wolf x2, Wolf x2, Goblin Guard x3	[12/64] Skeleton x2-4 [12/64] Black Widow x1-2 [12/64] Ghoul x1 [12/64] Zombie x2-4 [6/64] Wolf x4-6, Warg Wolf x0-1 [6/64] Gigas Worm x1-2 [3/63] Warg Wolf x0-2, Goblin Guard x1-3, Wolf x0-2, Goblin x0-2 [1/64] Werewolf x0-2, Goblin Guard x2-5 [Fixed] Gargoyle x2-3 [Boss] Garland	Present
[110/1000] Purple Worm x2 [110/1000] Purple Worm x1 [110/1000] White Dragon x4 [110/1000] White Dragon x3 [110/1000] Chimera x4 [110/1000] Chimera x3 [100/1000] Black Flan x4 [90/1000] Black Flan x5 [80/1000] Black Flan x6 [70/1000] Black Flan x7	[30/64] White Dragon x2-4 [24/64] Purple Worm x1-2 [9/64] Chimera x3-4 [1/64] Black Flan x4-8	Past 1F
[90/1000] Dragon Zombie x2 [90/1000] Chimera x1, Rhyos x2 [90/1000] Chimera x2, Rhyos x1 [90/1000] Chimera x1, Rhyos x1 [80/1000] Dragon Zombie x3 [80/1000] Dragon Zombie x1, Vampire Lord x2 [70/1000] Dragon Zombie x4 [70/1000] Winter Wolf x2, Ice Gigas x2 [70/1000] Chimera x2, Rhyos x2 [50/1000] Winter Wolf x4, Ice Gigas x2 [50/1000] Winter Wolf x3, Ice Gigas x2 [50/1000] Dragon Zombie x2, Vampire Lord x3 [40/1000] Winter Wolf x5, Ice Gigas x2 [40/1000] Black Flan x8 [40/1000] Black Flan x7	[24/64] Dragon Zombie x2-4 [24/64] Ice Gigas x2, Winter Wolf x2-6 [12/34] Chimera x1-2, Rhyos x1-2 [3/64] Black Flan x4-8 [1/64] Vampire Lord x1-3, Dragon Zombie x1-2	Past 2F
[110/1000] Green Dragon x4 [110/1000] Green Dragon x3 [110/1000] Green Dragon x2 [110/1000] Dark Fighter x1, Dark Wizard x3 [110/1000] Dark Wizard x2, Dark Fighter x1 [100/1000] Dragon Zombie x1, Vampire Lord x2 [100/1000] Dragon Zombie x1, Vampire Lord x1 [70/1000] Black Knight x5 [70/1000] Dragon Zombie x2, Vampire Lord x3 [60/1000] Black Knight x7 [50/1000] Black Knight x9 [Fixed] Death Eye x1	[30/64] Green Dragon x2-4 [24/64] Black Knight x5-9 [9/24] Dark Wizard x2-3, Dark Fighter x1 [1/64] Vampire Lord x1-3, Dragon Zombie x1-2 [Fixed] Death Eye x1	Past 3F
[80/1000] Stone Golem x1, Clay Golem x3 [80/1000] Earth Elemental x2 [80/1000] Earth Elemental x1 [80/1000] Basilisk x2 [70/1000] Stone Golem x3, Clay Golem x1 [70/1000] Earth Elemental x3 [70/1000] Basilisk x4 [70/1000] Basilisk x3 [60/1000] Earth Medusa x4 [60/1000] Earth Elemental x4 [50/1000] Stone Golem x2, Clay Golem x4 [50/1000] Stone Golem x2, Clay Golem x3 [50/1000] Earth Medusa x6 [50/1000] Earth Medusa x5 [40/1000] Stone Golem x3, Clay Golem x4 [40/1000] Earth Medusa x7 [Boss] Lich	[24/64] Clay Golem x1-4, Stone Golem x1-3 [24/64] Earth Medusa x4-7 [15/64] Earth Elemental x2-4 [1/64] Basilisk x2-4 [Boss] Lich	Past B1
[80/1000] Fire Gigas x1 [70/1000] Lava Worm x3 [70/1000] Lava Worm x2 [70/1000] Fire Lizard x1, Fire Gigas x1 [70/1000] Fire Lizard x3 [70/1000] Fire Lizard x2 [70/1000] Fire Elemental x3 [70/1000] Red Dragon x3 [70/1000] Red Dragon x2 [60/1000] Lava Worm x4 [60/1000] Fire Lizard x3, Fire Gigas x1 [60/1000] Fire Lizard x2, Fire Gigas x1 [60/1000] Fire Lizard x4 [60/1000] Fire Elemental x4 [60/1000] Red Dragon x4 [Boss] Marilith	[24/64] Lava Worm x2-4 [24/64] Fire Gigas x1, Fire Lizard x0-3 [12/64] Fire Lizard x2-4 [3/64] Fire Elemental x3-4 [1/64] Red Dragon x2-4 [Boss] Marilith	Past B2
[90/1000] White Shark x2, Deepeyes x1 [90/1000] Deepeyes x2, White Shark x1 [80/1000] Water Elemental x4 [80/1000] Deepeyes x2, White Shark x2 [70/1000] Water Elemental x3, Water Naga x1 [60/1000] Water Elemental x6 [60/1000] Sahagin Prince x5, White Shark x1 [60/1000] White Shark x1, Sahagin Prince x4 [60/1000] White Shark x2, Sahagin Prince x3 [60/1000] Water Elemental x5, Water Naga x1 [60/1000] Water Elemental x4, Water Naga x2 [50/1000] Sea Snake x3, Sea Scorpion x3, Sea Troll x2 [50/1000] White Shark x2, Sahagin Prince x6 [50/1000] Water Elemental x6, Water Naga x2 [40/1000] Sea Snake x3, Sea Scorpion x6 [40/1000] Sea Snake x4, Sea Scorpion x5 [Boss] Kraken	[24/64] Water Elemental x3-6 [24/64] Sea Troll x2, Sea Scorpion x1-6, Sea Snake x2-5 [12/64] Sahagin Prince x3-6, White Shark x2 [3/64] White Shark x1-2, Deepeyes x1-2 [1/64] Water Naga x1-2, Water Elemental x3-6 [Boss] Kraken	Past B3
[90/1000] Air Elemental x4 [90/1000] Purple Worm x3 [80/1000] Stone Golem x3 [80/1000] Nightmare x1, Death Knight x1 [70/1000] Death Knight x2, Nightmare x1 [70/1000] Dragon Zombie x1, Vampire Lord x2 [70/1000] Iron Golem x1 [60/1000] Air Elemental x6 [60/1000] Purple Worm x4 [60/1000] Stone Golem x4 [60/1000] Iron Golem x2 [50/1000] Vampire x6, Vampire Lord x1 [50/1000] Vampire x4, Vampire Lord x1 [50/1000] Dragon Zombie x2, Vampire Lord x3 [30/1000] Mindflayer x7 [30/1000] Mindflayer x5 [Boss] Tiamat	[12/64] Air Elemental x3-6 [12/64] Purple Worm x3-4 [12/64] Vampire Lord x1, Vampire x3-6 [12/64] Stone Golem x2-4 [6/64] Death Knight x1-2, Nightmare x1-2 [6/64] Vampire Lord x1-3, Dragon Zombie x1-2 [3/64] Mindflayer x3-7 [1/64] Iron Golem x1-2 [Boss] Tiamat	Past B4
[70/1000] Purple Worm x4 [70/1000] Purple Worm x3 [70/1000] Stone Golem x4 [70/1000] Stone Golem x3 [70/1000] Nightmare x1, Death Knight x1 [70/1000] Dragon Zombie x1, Vampire Lord x2 [70/1000] Dragon Zombie x1, Vampire Lord x1 [70/1000] Green Dragon x1 [70/1000] Dark Fighter x1, Dark Wizard x3 [70/1000] Dark Wizard x2, Dark Fighter x1 [60/1000] Nightmare x2, Death Knight x2 [60/1000] Death Knight x2, Nightmare x1 [60/1000] Dragon Zombie x2, Vampire Lord x3 [60/1000] Death Eye x1 [30/1000] Mindflayer x7 [30/1000] Mindflayer x5 [Boss] Chaos	[12/64] Purple Worm x3-4 [12/64] Mindflayer x3-7 [12/64] Stone Golem x2-4 [12/64] Death Knight x1-2, Nightmare x1-2 [6/64] Vampire Lord x1-3, Dragon Zombie x1-2 [6/64] Death Eye x1 [3/64] Green Dragon x1 [1/64] Dark Wizard x2-3, Dark Fighter x1 [Boss] Chaos	Past B5[note 7]

Musical themes[]

The background music for the Chaos Shrine is called "Chaos Shrine". The background music for the Chaos Shrine of the Past is known as "Sunken Shrine", and is an arrangement of the former. The MSX2 version plays "Sunken Shrine" in both the present Shrine and the past Shrine. The theme is included in Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Compilation Album.

Other appearances[]

Final Fantasy Tactics[]

When the world was young, the primal deities sealed Jaed the Netherlord deep beneath the earth. Its decrepit chambers tainted by a foul and unholy air, the Shrine of Chaos is said to mark the site of his prison.

Description

The Shrine of Chaos was mentioned as one of the wonders.

Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)[]

The Old Chaos Shrine (過去のカオス神殿, Kako no Kaosu Shinden?) is the representative arena of Final Fantasy. It is here that Tidus begins his storyline, Terra loses control of her power and attacks Onion Knight, and Bartz spies on several antagonists. Squall and Zidane confront Ultimecia and Kuja here as well, and the Warrior of Light fights Garland at the end of his storyline. At the end of Shade Impulse, the heroes gather at the Shrine to battle Garland, and then open the portal to Chaos's realm, Edge of Madness. Until the Warrior of Light faces Garland, all storyline sequences that take place at the Chaos Shrine happen on the roof or in the side passages, and not actually inside the shrine itself.

The Chaos Shrine is a straightforward arena with a large central room lined with destructible pillars dominated by a ramp leading from the doors of the shrine to a throne against the opposite wall (which can be destroyed with a Wall Rush). Portraits of the Four Fiends can be seen in the corners of the room. In addition to fighting in the shrine itself, players can also fight on the roof, which is almost entirely open with a handful of destructible pillars and statues. A portal to Chaos's realm can be seen in the sky.

If a character is knocked into it by a powerful attack, the shrine's roof can be destroyed, opening up the battle arena and destructible rubble falling into the main chamber. The shrine's Ω form causes the Bravery of both characters to decrease by a set percentage every few seconds, and the Bravery deducted is added to the Bravery pool.

The Blackcrystal Sliver is the battlegen item obtained through stage destruction in this area.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy[]

The Old Chaos Shrine returns, serving as the sight of a battle between Lightning and Kain, after which Lightning confronts Garland and Exdeath.

Ruins of the Chaos Shrine can be found World B, at the Cornelia Plains. In some storylines a moogle operates a shop here.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy[]

The multiplayer mode is known as Chaos Shrine. It supports four players.

The location itself is featured in Music Sequences, including the "Opening Theme" Event Music Sequence and the " Underwater Temple" Field Music Sequence, as well as any Battle Music Sequence in which the player faces Chaos during a Dark Note. The location is also used as the background for the battle with Chaos upon collecting 10,000 Rhythmia, the only time it is guaranteed to be used in BMS.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call[]

The Chaos Shrine returns, the location appearing as the BMS for Last Battle from the 16-bit ports, while the mode itself has been succeeded by Quest Medley. A different version of the Chaos Shrine appears as the background for the BMS for "The Chaos Shrine -TFFCC BMS Arrangement- From FF"

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade[]

Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]

Chaos Shrine[]

"When darkness veils the world, four Warriors of Light shall come," spoke the prophecy. Their arrival in Cornelia began the story to begin all stories.

Description

Chaos Shrine is unlocked by completing Phantom Train in the Final Fantasy VI realm. Completion of this dungeon unlocks Western Keep in the Final Fantasy I realm.

Chaos Shrine of Yore, Part 1[]

With the support of the Circle of Sages, the Warriors of Light travel to the Chaos Shrine and are transported 2000 years into the past...

Description

Chaos Shrine of Yore, Part 1 is unlocked by completing Thunder Plains in the Final Fantasy X realm. Completion of this dungeon unlocks Chaos Shrine of Yore, Part 2 in the Final Fantasy I realm.

Chaos Shrine of Yore, Part 2[]

The battle with the two elemental fiends behind them, the Warriors of Light continue their journey downward through the Chaos Shrine, but more foes lie in wait.

Description

Chaos Shrine of Yore, Part 2 is unlocked by completing Chaos Shrine of Yore, Part 1 in the Final Fantasy I realm. Completion of this dungeon is required to unlock Sealed Cave in the Final Fantasy IV realm.

Non-Final Fantasy guest appearances[]

Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Mobile[]

The Chaos Shrine is present in this crossover title as a stage.

Gallery[]

Etymology[]

[view · edit · purge]Chaos refers to the void state preceding the creation of the universe in Greek creation myths, or to the initial "gap" created by the original separation of heaven and earth. Chaos also refers to a state of disorder, disharmony, dissonance, lawlessness, and unpredictability.

The Chaos Shrine is one of the few locations in the game to be renamed in the English as well as the Japanese versions. It was originally known as "Kaosu no Shinden" (Temple of Chaos, or Chaos's Temple), whereas the remakes simplify the name to "Kaosushinden" (the Chaos Temple).

Annotations[]