Tomb of the Unknown King The Tomb of the Unknown King is a location near Deling City in " Final Fantasy VIII " . A labyrinthine tomb overrun with water and plant growth , the Tomb of the Unknown King is home to the Guardian Force Brothers . The player is required to only visit the entrance ; further exploration of the tomb and recruiting Brothers is optional . Story . The name of the tomb derives from a superstition that bad luck befalls those who call a dead king by his name . The king was entombed to be forgotten in name , and later in memory . The weapon of a Galbadia Garden student inscribed with an identification number lies at the maze ' s entrance . Squall and his party are tasked with locating it to be allowed entry to General Caraway ' s mansion in Deling City . As they arrive to the ruins , two Galbadia Garden students rush out of the tomb and flee in a panic . The party finds the weapon at the maze ' s entrance , but if they explore further , they will run into Sacred , one of the tomb ' s guardian spirits . He flees upon being defeated by the party , vowing to return to return with his big brother . As the party discovers the center of the tomb , Sacred and his elder brother , the diminutive Minotaur , fight the party . After the duo ' s defeat they join Squall ' s party as a Guardian Force , and the king ' s spirit is released , bestowing the player with the Minotaur card . Quests . Completing the tomb . Most of the areas are tunnels , making the tomb appear straight - forward , but if the player decides to backtrack , the viewpoint will change , potentially confusing the player . In conjunction with the tomb ' s confusing layout , the player will drop a SeeD rank if they press the to automatically leave the tomb at any time while they are inside . The easiest way to complete the tomb is to always turn right from every screen where it is possible , thus going round the tomb in a counter - clockwise manner , visiting all the areas in the correct order . It is useful to equip Siren ' s Move - Find ability to find all the hidden draw and save points . Location . The tomb is located on the edge of the northern Gotland Peninsula on the Galbadia n Continent . The Tomb Entrance resembles that of an ancient courtyard , now overgrown with mold and grass . Many ruined structures occupy the area around the tomb . The Statue Room is located to the very east on the map . It displays a statue in homage to the tomb ' s protector , Sacred . There is a hidden save point in this room . Located in the very top room on the map , the watergate controls the amount of water flowing through the tomb ' s channels . The Float spell available here is useful against the tomb ' s bosses . The Water Wheel is located in the west - most room on the map , powers the movement of certain items within the tomb , such as bridges , but is dependent on the amount of water available for its rotation . There is a hidden save point in this room . The main central chamber houses the coffin of Dollet ' s last emperor and is protected by magical forces . Musical themes . The Tomb of the Unknown King ' s theme is " Find Your Way " , which is the standard dungeon music shared by other places in the game . Other appearances . " Final Fantasy Record Keeper " . New orders from Headmaster Cid await Squall when the party reaches Galbadia Garden . Now they must find a way into General Caraway ' s mansion , which leads them to the Tomb of the Unknown King .