Yaschas Massif Yaschas Massif is a location on Gran Pulse in " Final Fantasy XIII " and " Final Fantasy XIII - 2 " . It is the site of the ruins of the city - nation of Paddra where the Farseers lived before it fell into ruin . Ten years after the fall of Cocoon , during " Final Fantasy XIII - 2 " , soldiers and scientists from the Academy reside in the Paddra Ruins , the origin site of the numerous spacetime anomalies . Datalog . " This mountain group stretches across a southern region of Gran Pulse . The area ' s geography is diverse , consisting of scenic highplains , sheer escarpments , and deep fault valleys , with mammoth fallen trees a common sight across its landscape . " " At the massif ' s southernmost tip lies the ruin of the fallen city - state Paddra . Once the flourishing center of an advanced culture , it is now nothing more than a Cie ' th - infested archaeopolis . " " The Yaschas Massif , in Pulse ' s southern reaches , is home to the ancient ruins of Paddra . Paddra was the only advanced civilization of ancient Gran Pulse , but after the War of Transgression between Pulse and Cocoon , it began a long decline that ended in its complete disappearance . " " The tough , mountainous terrain is a popular draw for mountaineers and other outdoor types . We recommend visiting Paddra , awe - inspiring even in ruins . Also worth a hike is the viewing platform next to the dormant fal ' Cie . " Story . Originally home to a tribe called the Farseers , Paddra was a nation ruled by Paddra Nsu - Yeul as both its seeress and priestess with Etro as Paddra ' s patron deity , while the rest of Gran Pulse worshiped Pulse . In the past , forced to go against her vows when Paddra ' s warriors could not defeat it , Yeul defeated a time - eating Ugallu that ended up in her time by sealing it away in the Void Beyond . Though this saved her home Yeul still foresaw the destruction of Paddra . After civil war destroyed the nation , Yeul renounced her position and left to wander Gran Pulse . After Paddra has long been abandoned and in ruins only monsters and Cie ' th wander its streets . A party of l ' Cie escapes Cocoon and descends on Gran Pulse seeking a way to change their destiny and wipe their l ' Cie brands clean . They can visit Yaschas Massif where Hope and Vanille talk about telling lies as a coping mechanism . At the Paddra Ruins , Vanille and Fang recall some of their past and the mystery behind their brands . The l ' Cie catch sight of the fal ' Cie Dahaka — provided they have not already fought it — and decide to follow it towards Oerba . In 10 AF the Yaschas Massif is darkened by an eclipse caused by the fal ' Cie Fenrir , appearing centuries before its time due to a paradox . The Paddra Ruins are occupied by members of the Academy , including its leader , Hope , and his assistant , Alyssa Zaidelle , as they research paradox es . Hope encounters Serah , Mog , and Noel after saving them from an Aloeidai . Hope tells them about the ruins ' history and of Yeul , whom Hope believes was a title . He reveals an ancient recording device called the Oracle Drive , containing past visions of the events leading to the Day of Ragnarok , including blurred images of Lightning in Valhalla . Noel and Serah travel through Historia Crux to solve the paradox affecting the Yaschas Massif and the Oracle Drive . Successful , they return to an alternate 10 AF called 1X AF where Fenrir is gone , and with it , the eclipse . Before Serah and Noel enter the ruins of Paddra , its former seeress , Yeul , appears and points Serah as being similar to herself in how they can both " show people the way " . In resolving the paradox Hope and Alyssa ' s memories are modified , and Noel and Serah repeat their initial meeting with them . Hope shows them the now - clear images of Lightning in Valhalla with the Oracle Drive and tells Noel and Serah that like them , he wants to change history , and not just to bring back Lightning but also Vanille , Fang , and his mother Nora . The Oracle Drive shows a prophecy that depicts Caius Ballad destroying the crystal pillar sending the crystallized Cocoon plummeting to the ground , and Hope , Noel , and Serah resolve to do whatever they can to prevent it . By 100 and 110 AF , mysterious objects called Rubies of Grief have appeared throughout the Yaschas Massif because Yeul ' s sealing of Ugallu caused a paradox that sucked people into rips in time . In place of the victims are Rubies of Grief , embodying their regrets , which Serah and Noel help pass on by fulfilling their requests . In 110 AF , they find an orb holding the memories of the Yeul who had banished Ugallu , the monster ' s seal having broken . By defeating the monster , Yeul ' s Ruby of Grief vanishes . Areas . In " Final Fantasy XIII " , the Yaschas Massif connects with the Vallis Media . Southern part stretches from east to west across a deep ravine and to navigate through that part , jumping is required . At the south - eastern side there are two plateaus : one on high ledge and other on the lower which requires walking down a narrow pass infested with Triffids . At the west , there is a way in the valley which splits in two , eventually connecting again and leading into the ruins of Paddra , ancient capital of Gran Pulse . On the square at the end of the ruins there is a mysterious structure which houses Undying Vercingetorix . In " Final Fantasy XIII - 2 " , the Yaschas Massif is reduced in size possibly due to a paradox effect , allowing only the Pass of Paddra and ruins of Paddra to be visited . The Pass of Paddra had undergone some changes and now features more side paths which lead to the ruins . The ruins house a dormant , unnamed fal ' Cie , which reacts to the Oracle Drive . The structure housing Vercingetorix is gone , possibly removed by researchers , and access to the upper levels of the ruins is granted . Musical themes . " Final Fantasy XIII " . The eponymous theme , " Yaschas Massif " , plays here . It has the style of . When played in - game , the tune comes to a distinct end before starting up again , as opposed to the normal practice of continuous looping . The track is included on the " " album . " Final Fantasy XIII - 2 " . " Eclipse " and " Eclipse ~ Aggressive Mix ~ " are associated with the Yaschas Massif in 10 AF , and are composed by Mitsuto Suzuki with vocals performed by Michiyo Honda . The " ~ Aggressive Mix ~ " version plays whenever monsters appear . " Parallel Worlds " and its aggressive mix play in 1X AF . " Yeul ' s Theme " plays in a scene associated with Yeul in 1X AF .