Shumi Village Shumi Village is an optional location in " Final Fantasy VIII " whose primary inhabitants are Shumi . The village is located 323 meters underground on the Winter Island in the cold northern reaches of the world map , but is characterized by a warm , comfortable climate . The village can be explored after the player gains access to the mobile Balamb Garden . The village is headed by an Elder , who is taller and thinner than regular Shumi . At a certain point in their lives , Shumi evolve into a new form — a form most reflecting their personality . Due to their holding Moomba s in high regard , most Shumi wish to become one when their time comes . Those who demonstrate certain traits toward the Shumi community may become an Elder . The village has little contact with the outside world , but the Shumi Tribe are not hostile towards other races , although visitors are rare ; the Artisan Shumi is friends with the Grease Monkey from Fishermans Horizon whom he made a Moomba doll as an act of friendship , and the Master Fisherman is , in fact , an Honorary Shumi and visits the village from time to time . Balamb Garden ' s proprietor , Master NORG , is a Shumi but considered a black sheep among his tribe for his eccentric behavior and his willingness to show off his large hands . Story . Around 18 years ago Laguna Loire departed on his quest to save Ellone from Esthar , a hostile nation that had closed its borders , and making his way there proved difficult . During his attempt to cross the Vienne Mountains to Esthar region , Laguna traveled north , but was injured and found by Moombas and brought to Shumi Village to recover . During his stay Laguna befriended the Shumi and tried to teach the local Moombas how to talk . Despite his efforts the Moombas only ever learned one word : Laguna . At some point in time Shumi Village developed a connection with Fishermans Horizon , and especially with Master Fisherman who became an honorary Shumi for developing the hologram system used in the village lift . Squall and his team happen upon Shumi Village and are let in . In the village workshop they find a statue of Laguna , whom the party is familiar with due to the mysterious dreams they keep having . Squall and his friends help the villagers find materials for the statue , but later discover the Shumi didn ' t really need their help , and only wished to offer them a moment of respite . When visiting Fishermans Horizon , Squall finds a Moomba doll in Grease Monkey ' s house that reacts to his presence . Grease Monkey gives him the doll , and Squall passes it along to the Artisan of Shumi Village who becomes motivated to work on the statue . The Elder is pleased with Squall ' s party ' s help , and later the party can visit the village and find the statue completed and meet Master Fisherman there . Location . The Shumi Village is situated within the mountainous region of Trabia continent ' s Winter Isle . Layout . There are only four explorable buildings in Shumi Village : the Artisan ' s house , the Elder ' s house , a hotel , and a workshop . The village outer dome is the village ' s " above ground " area from which people must access the village elevator to arrive in the village proper deeper underground . The outer dome is a huge dome - like structure built to withstand the harsh cold of the Trabia continent . An Ultima draw point can be used here for 5 , 000 gil . The village elevator provides the main means of accessing the village proper . Seats are provided as well as a viewing window which reveals the view of the outside . There is also a holographic representation of a Shumi that will address the patrons during the trip . 323 meters underground the village proper is in stark contrast to the land of Trabia . Lit by glowing rocks from atop the cavern the village is bathed with green vegetation . Both Shumi and Moombas reside here . The home and visiting quarters for the leader of the Shumi village . It has a large aquarium . The Artisan is a Shumi renowned for his gift in crafts and the walls of his hut are filled with models of many vehicles seen around the world . The main workshop of the Shumi Village is where an artist is currently working on a sculpture of Laguna Loire . The first shelter from the elevator , the Shumi Hotel is a quaint , cozy place with a Music Player capable of playing numerous soundtracks heard in other locations of the world . The hotel plays the melody of " Eyes on Me " upon first entering , perhaps a subtle indicator of Laguna having once stayed there . The hotel is home to a particularly small Shumi hiding behind the counter . Quests . Finding the stones . When the party first visits the village they can examine the statue at the workshop and talk to the Sculptor . After talking to the Elder there is a Moomba outside the Elder ' s residence . After talking to the Elder , the party should return to the Sculptor and agree to help him finish the statue by bringing him five stones around the village . After getting all five stones the Elder will give the party a Phoenix Pinion . Completing the stone collecting quest will earn 50 SeeD Exp toward the player ' s SeeD rank . Convincing the Attendant . After getting the Phoenix Pinion the party can talk to the villagers about the Elder ' s Attendant not wanting to help with the statue , and not being keen on becoming the next village Elder , which greatly saddens the current Elder . After talking to the Shumi the party can return to FH and talk to the Grease Monkey to get a Moomba doll to give to the Artisan . Afterwards the party should speak to the Elder to get the Status Guard . Secret Laguna flashback . The last event in Shumi Village yields no item rewards , but the player can witness an extra scene of the time Laguna spent in the village . The party must return to Shumi Village in disc 3 after Laguna ' s statue has been completed and enter the workshop and the scene will play automatically . If the player completed the Master Fisherman side quest earlier , he will also make an appearance . This flashback will only occur if the player completes the side quest before the end of disc 2 . Triple Triad . The Shumi play with Trabia rules , where Random and Plus are the starting rules . There are no rare cards to be won in the village , although the Elder has level 7 boss cards , which are uncommon . Musical themes . " Find Your Way " plays in the Outer Dome , " Julia " ( a rendition of " Eyes on Me ) " plays inside the Shumi Hotel and " Breezy " plays inside the workshop housing the statue of Laguna . No soundtrack is played in the actual village , unless the player fully completes both sidequests involving the statue and all sequences involving the Master Fisherman . At that point , he will set the soundtrack to the tune the player chose for the Garden Festival at Fishermans Horizon . The theme for the workshop will be set to " Fragments of Memories " .