Thanalan / Legacy Thanalan is a region in " Final Fantasy XIV " , located outside of Ul ' dah . The region contains the dungeon areas of Copperbell Mines and Nanawa Mines . Most of its fauna are suited to the desert , including various arthropods and a strange crystalbacked creature called a Coblyn . In its center lies the city - state of Ul ' dah . Hamlets and Cabins . Golden Bazaar . In addition to being the ultimate destination of the popular Skull Valley Caravan Security activity , this is the location of Thanalan ' s Hamlet Defense activity . Also worthy of note , it contains three different Achievement NPCs . Silver Bazaar . This is the destination of the Horizon Caravan . The lower - level Caravan out of Camp Horizon travels here . The Coffer & Coffin . The Achievement NPC for Quests is found here . It is just off the road leading to Vesper Bay . Mythril Pit T - 8 . This cabin is located at grid reference ( 40 , 27 ) near Halatali . Dungeons . Nanawa Mines . Nanawa Mines is located near Camp Black Brush towards the center of the map at grid reference ( 27 , 20 ) . They are used in a few class quests . They are also a Grade 5 mining location . The mines are known for their bomb population , the ashes of which are used in making Steel Ingots . None of the monsters here exceed Level 35 . Copperbell Mines . Copperbell Mines can be accessed from a tunnel under Camp Nophica ' s Wells towards the south of the map . In - game the player will find it at grid reference ( 19 , 29 ) . The Copperbell Mines are primarily populated by antlings above Level 30 , but chigoes above Level 40 live in the small cells branching off the main tunnels . Qiqirns are found in a spot labeled " The Dancing Mole " . The Lambs of Dalamud , a cult involved in the Seventh Umbral Era storyline , used the otherwise sealed Sil ' dih Aqueducts for their rituals . This was the only way to enter the area , and now it is completely inaccessible and likely won ' t be open again . Cutter ' s Cry . Cutter ' s Cry is an instanced dungeon located at grid reference ( 27 , 13 ) . One of the biggest challenges of the dungeon is the bursts of sand that will steal a player ' s HP or MP depending . They should be avoided by hugging the walls at certain points , as they alone are capable of finishing off the unwary . It is populated primarily by antlings , some of which ranking high in the Antling " military " . The Myrmidon Princess is the first boss to be challenged in Cutter ' s Cry , and she will periodically call a swarm of her minions , as well as a guard and a warden , to her aid during battle . In the dungeon ' s deepest chamber is the Chimera , the final boss . The number of chests dropped upon his defeat depends on if certain conditions are met during the rest of the dungeon . Landmarks . There are several hidden landmarks throughout Eorzea . Many of these landmarks are indicated on the map in Eorzean , but otherwise go unmarked and in many cases unused . Vesper Bay . Vesper Bay is the furthest western landmark in Thanalan . It contains a Chocobo Stable and the docks for the free ferry that conveys players between here and Limsa Lominsa . Zahar ' ak . The stronghold of the Amalj ' aa is located at grid reference ( 48 , 40 ) , directly east of Broken Water . It has simple iron gates that open when guards are killed , as well as many other Amalj ' aa structures . This is the hunting ground for anyone wanting enough Inferno Tapers to fight the Amalj ' aa ' s Primal , Ifrit , in the Bowl of Embers ( Hard ) . As the beastmen near the entrance are all just under Level 50 , this task is not difficult . What is difficult , however , is reaching the NM leader in the innermost parts of the stronghold , Flamefist Ahlygg Roh . As parties get closer , the level and number of beastmen climbs dramatically , typically overwhelming a full party of 8 . Amalj ' aa Altar . Located at grid reference ( 41 , 33 ) , the Amalj ' aa Alter is a small gather site for the beastmen . What exactly distinguishes it from the Amalj ' aa Encampment nearby is unknown . Mutamix Bubblypots . Mutamix Bubblypots is a Goblin located at grid reference ( 29 , 20 ) . As a Materia guru , he is the main NPC in the quest line for learning how to create and meld Materia . His underlings will also help you learn this process , as well as teach you about Catalysts . His location is not marked on the map whatsoever unless you have the incomplete quest in your journal . Ceruleum Field . Located in the middle of Northern Thanalan , north west of Bluefog , the advanced structures in the Ceruleum Field are often mistaken by players as Mako Reactor s . Ceruleum is the power source most commonly used by the Garlean Empire . This area is inaccessible , but it can be viewed from behind fences at various locations such as ( 21 , 8 ) . Getting to a good viewing spot can be treacherous , as there are many high level dragons and diremites in the Bluefog area . Nald ' s Reflection . Nald ' s Reflection is located at grid reference ( 36 , 37 ) , northwest of Broken Water . It is a cave shrine with a statue of the god Nald , one of the twins that make up Nald ' thal , one of the Twelve . It is used as the battleground of the final Black Mage quest . Thal ' s Respite . Thal ' s Respite is located at grid reference ( 43 , 19 ) , east of the Golden Bazaar . It is a cave shrine with a statue of the god Thal , one of the twins that make up Nald ' thal . Little Ala Mhigo . Inside the Mountain located at grid reference ( 38 , 32 ) is a small village of Ala Mhigan refugees . The Ala Mhigans were once a proud civilization before they were conquered by Garlemald . Little Ala Mhigo asserts its sovereignty , not adhering to the laws of either Gridania or Ul ' dah . While this village is used in one of the Main Scenario quests , it is also the home of the NPC involved in all of the Monk quests . Antling Burrows . There are a few spots in Thanalan that have burrows leading underground . As the monsters in the area are almost exclusively of the Antling variety , it is assumed that these lead to their homes . One of the burrows , located at grid reference ( 43 , 47 ) , leads to a cave that is off - limits , which the NPC here will also tell you . An invisible wall will give you a message saying that you cannot go any further . It is likely this cave was meant to be used in a later addition to the game before 2 . 0 was conceived . Landforms . Many of the in Thanalan are hollow and have strange varieties of plant life . In Western Thanalan , some of these caves contain Lalafell Assassins . In Eastern Thanalan , some of them connect with underground tunnels leading to the lower sections of the Horizon area , such as the Footfalls node . The canyons that link to either Northern or Southern Thanalan are populated almost exclusively by flying fauna , such as birds , gnats , and even Ahriman s . Musical themes . " Twilight over Thanalan " played in all of Thanalan areas . The battle theme of this area is " Quicksand " .