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 " , and is in ruins at the time of the game . It is located at the center of the archipelago in which " Final Fantasy " takes place . The shrine also features a Dark Crystal in Garland ' s chamber . Story . The Chaos Shrine was a ancient temple used as a hideout for the evil knight Garland . The Warriors of Light head towards the Chaos Shrine to find Garland , who holds Princess Sarah hostage . They defeat Garland , but fail to realize he was resurrected by the Four Fiends and transported into the past . Later , after all four elemental crystals are lit , the Warriors of Light learn they must travel to the past at the Chaos Shrine . The crystals empower the Dark Crystal within the shrine and open a time warp , with which the warriors travel 2000 years back to a point in time when the temple is intact . After traversing it and defeating the Four Fiends for a second time , they locate Garland and defeat the Dark Lord Chaos , ending the time loop . 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 . Other appearances . " Final Fantasy Tactics " . The Shrine of Chaos was mentioned as one of the wonders . " Dissidia Final Fantasy " . The Old Chaos Shrine 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 , resulting in the arena becoming almost entirely open and destructible rubble falling into the arena ' s 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 . " Final Fantasy Record Keeper " . Chaos Shrine . 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 . 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 . 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 .