Figaro Castle Figaro Castle is a castle in " Final Fantasy VI " located in the middle of a desert , and is ruled by Edgar Roni Figaro . Outside of the Gestahlian Empire it is the most technologically advanced nation in the world , and is the dominant force on the northern continent . The castle appears to be a traditional medieval fortification built from stone blocks with ramparts and turrets extending along its length , but unlike regular castles , there are turbines running through the turrets alluding to the kingdom ' s high technology . Story . Ten years ago the previous king of Figaro died , and it was rumored he was poisoned by the Empire . The king ' s final wish was for the kingdom be ruled jointly by his two sons , Edgar and Sabin . Sabin was disgusted with the kingdom ' s focus on the king ' s successor rather than his death , and told Edgar he wished to flee . Edgar told Sabin they would decide what they would do via a coin flip : the winner could leave , while the loser would remain to rule Figaro . Edgar used a two - headed coin to ensure Sabin ' s win , and Sabin opted to leave and live freely . Ten years later Edgar is publicly allied with the Empire while secretly supplying resources to the Returners , a rebel faction , using Locke Cole as a go - between . The Empire likewise feigns allegiance . When a young woman , Terra , is rescued by Locke in Narshe after escaping the Empire , Locke takes her to Figaro for shelter where they attempt to convince her to join the Returners . An Imperial general , Kefka Palazzo , comes to Figaro to find Terra , and is irritated at its location amid a desert . Although Edgar insists Terra isn ' t there , Kefka remains suspicious and sets fire to the castle . The castle burrows underground while Edgar , Terra and Locke flee on chocobo s . Later , when Terra goes missing , the Returners use Figaro Castle ' s ability to burrow under the desert to travel under the western mountains to Kohlingen . Sometime after the end of the world Figaro burrowed underground and was trapped when its engines stall due to an obstacle . By chance the castle stopped next to a sandworm nest , and the monsters burrowed into the castle through the prison and entangled in the engines . The Crimson Robbers used the sandworm tunnels to escape to the surface , while the castle remained trapped underground , the inhabitants alive but slowly running out of oxygen . Edgar approaches the robbers under the alias " Gerad " and convinces them to re - enter the castle and take their treasure from the storeroom as an excuse to get inside the castle and help Figaro . Found by Celes and Sabin in Nikeah , Edgar is followed by them as they suspect his true identity . They follow him through the South Figaro Cave into the castle where Edgar reveals himself and the three kill the monster disabling the burrow mechanism , freeing the castle to surface , while the Crimson Robbers assume " Gerad " is killed by the monster and leave , unaware of what really happened . Celes , Sabin and Edgar use the castle ' s burrowing ability to travel to Kohlingen . Several castle inhabitants mention that many people from the castle joined the Cult of Kefka , explaining why several areas , which previously had guards posted , are now unguarded . Quests . Ancient Castle . After acquiring the " Falcon " , the player can return to Figaro Castle and use it to travel . While burrowing underground the castle is obstructed and the player has the option to stop and investigate . Going through the prison cells reveals a cave leading to the Ancient Castle , where the Odin and Raiden magicites and optional bosses Samurai Soul and Blue Dragon can be found . Sabin ' s departure . At any time in either the World of Balance or World of Ruin , if the player returns to Figaro with Sabin in the party , he will leave to look around the castle , but will return when they attempt to leave . Resting in the castle with both Sabin and Edgar in the party will trigger a scene where Sabin reminisces on why he left years ago , resulting in a series of flashbacks showing the circumstances of his departure . Royal discount . If the player speaks to the Figaro merchants while Edgar is the party leader all purchases will be half price . The merchants will voice their reluctance to charge their king if Edgar is merely in the party , but will not give a discount unless he is party leader . There is no reaction to Sabin ' s presence . Musical themes . " Edgar & Sabin " is the background theme that plays at the Figaro Castle , while " The Returners " plays briefly during the infiltration of Gerad ' s gang into the castle . Other appearances . " Final Fantasy XIV " . One of the original servers was named Figaro . It was merged with the Melmond server into the Aegis server . " Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy " . Figaro is present as a room for customized characters of the game ' s Multiplayer Mode Online Lobby . " Theatrhythm Final Fantasy " . Figaro Castle makes an appearance in the Field Music Sequence of " Terra ' s Theme " . " Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call " . Figaro Castle appears as the FMS for " Edgar and Sabin ' s Theme " . " Final Fantasy Record Keeper " . Figaro Castle is the setting for two regular dungeons and it later appears in the Challenge Event s Legendary Plunder , A Fateful Coin Toss , and Back to the Skies . Figaro Castle . Figaro Castle is unlocked by completing Abandoned Mineshaft in the " Final Fantasy VI " realm . Completion of this dungeon unlocks Mt . Kolts in the " Final Fantasy VI " realm . Figaro Castle 2 . Figaro Castle 2 is unlocked by completing Mobliz in the " Final Fantasy VI " realm . Completion of this dungeon unlocks Darill ' s Tomb in the " Final Fantasy VI " realm .