Information Information is a sub - section of the Tutorial menu in " Final Fantasy VIII " . It works as a glossary , giving more information on locales , people , and terms encountered in the game ' s story . The sections are filled as the player progresses through the game and new terms are introduced , but sometimes the player must speak to a specific person at a correct time to get the term to the glossary . Some sections are thus missable if the player fails to speak to certain people at certain times . The entry for " Succession of Sorceress Power " is never unlocked in the menu , and can only be obtained by hacking the game . This means the Information section can never be completely filled in a normal playthrough . The player can also view the party ' s Battle Meter here if obtained from Cid Kramer . A country on the world ' s smallest continent . Known for its temperate climate and warm people . Balamb Garden adds a school - town feel to this country . A cavern near Balamb Garden where a Fire element GF lives . A small country on the eastern coast of Galbadia continent ( formerly Dollet ) . Remnant of an ancient empire . A city located south of Dollet in the forest area . It was an independent country before neighboring country Galbadia invaded 18 years ago . There are numerous resistance groups fighting for independence to this day . All forms of communication now use HD cables . No radio transmissions are used . Timber TV Station keeps its radio systems , waiting for the day radio transmission is restored . Ruled under the military dictatorship of President Vinzer Deling , this country continues to expand its territory . Countless invasions of other countries are attempted , but most are deterred by SeeD . Deling City is its capital . Located north of Deling City ; the burial place of Dollet ' s last emperor . The tomb remains nameless due to an ancient belief that calling a dead king by his name brings bad luck . There are unconfirmed reports that a GF resides inside , as well as other monsters . A small town outside of Galbadia . It is actually a small village . Sorceress Adel of Esthar ordered attacks on this village several times . Located in the desert south of Deling City , all people deemed dangerous by the government are sent to this facility . It has become a symbol of President Deling ' s fascist policies . Galbadia ' s long - range missile base . As the only country to own long range missiles with the exception of Esthar , they pose a major security threat to the world . It is believed that the missiles are armed with a target - lock mechanism . The details are unknown . A railroad that connected the East and West continents . Completed about the time the war broke out , it was only used a short time . Since then it has been derelict . A station located in the center of Horizon Bridge . It ' s now a haven for expatriates who refused to have their skills exploited by the government . A country on the northern continent . Due to the harsh climate , Moombas and the Shumi tribe are the only occupants . Trabia Garden students and faculty also reside here . Founded by people who immigrated to a continent east of Centra around the same time Dollet Empire was founded . The mild climate and temperament of the people soon gave way to scientific advancement . Started the Sorceress War and fought against the world under Adel ' s rule . Their sorceress and their scientific powers posed a worldwide treat . After abruptly declaring an end to the war , Esthar closed its borders and has kept silent ever since . No details are known . Governed by President Laguna and his aides . Due to their concern over Dr . Odine ' s inventions having a negative effect on the state of world security , they closed off their country for 17 years . It is very likely that President Laguna will be criticized for keeping silent for so long . A station on the Esthar side of Horizon Bridge . It is currently abandoned . A lake on the Esthar continent . What used to be a beautiful lake is now a barren field . It ' s speculated that Esthar ' s experiments led to the lake ' s destruction . A world of monsters . Many works of art and epics about the moon throughout history are evidence of its mystical powers . A man - made mobile island for marine life research . Disappeared mysteriously after much wandering . Since the facility members are still alive , it is assumed to be concealed intentionally . Marine Research Island ' s last excavation site . Believed to be an ocean floor ruin . There is a note saying : 4127 Travel by Underwater Tower . By examining the Draw Points in the field and on the world map , you can draw magic . The Draw Points on the World Map are completely hidden . Examine odd - looking areas carefully . A complete mystery . Various states of " present " are believed to become compressed . Sorceress ' power from many generations may cross over to give 1 sorceress great strength . No one knows what effect this may have on regular human beings . Balamb Garden was founded 12 years ago , followed by Galbadia and Trabia Gardens . Each Garden has an administrator , called Master , and a headmaster . Balamb Garden ' s Headmaster Cid was founder of the Garden . Balamb Garden ' s mercenary force . Students 15 and older can participate in the written and field exams . They must pass both exams to become SeeD . SeeD members are paid by the Garden according to their rank . In the Garden , their status is no different from that of the other students . SeeD conducts missions around the world . Most missions involve battle support and undercover work . SeeD is in high demand by groups requiring a small force of undercover specialists . Commissions made through such dispatches are an important part of Balamb Garden ' s income . SeeD battle operations are noted for their skillful use of para - magic . Balamb Garden researches the use of GF in conjunction with para - magic . For this , Balamb Garden SeeD members master the most powerful forms of para - magic . Shows your skill level as a SeeD . Higher ranks command a higher salary . Exam to test your SeeD knowledge . After becoming a SeeD , you can take the tests in the Tutorial . There are up to 30 levels , with 10 questions each . All answers must be correct to go up a rank . However , you can only take tests up to Squall ' s level . A haven for orphans founded by Sorceress Edea and Headmaster Cid . Named for their wish to raise the seeds of the future in their garden . A phenomenon beginning with Esthar ' s silence 17 years ago . Almost all radio communication facilities were shut down because of noise across all frequencies . However , short transmissions are still possible . Believed to have some relation to the moon , but details are unknown . Most countries now communicate through the use of HD cables running underground . However , many of these cables are cut off by monsters or in battle . Many countries are left without any means of communicating with each other . Refers to monsters falling from the moon . Completely destroyed the cities of Centra . Occurs when monsters reach a saturation point on the moon . It ' s believed that there are factors on the planet that cause this phenomenon . This phenomenon has occurred many times in history and will reoccur in the future . Creatures on the moon . Monsters fall to earth at regular intervals . This phenomenon is called the Lunar Cry . The monsters bred on the planet since the last Lunar Cry to make up those roaming the planet at this time . The Lunar Cry phenomenon also transformed some animals into monsters . A civilization in Centra 4000 years ago . These Centra people immigrated to other continents and founded the Dollet Empire to the west and Esthar to the east . Centra was destroyed 80 years ago by the Lunar Cry . A device to restrain sorceresses ' power . Dr . Odine , afraid of Sorceress Adel ' s power , created it . It looks like beautiful jewelry . The legend goes that the Great Hyne created people . The sorceresses were given a fragment of Hyne ' s own power . It ' s hard to determine how many sorceresses exist today , for many keep their powers concealed . However , it is believed that they avoid spreading their power too thin . When a sorceress is about to die , she gives her power to the next person who ' inherits ' her sorceress powers . According to Odine ' s research , the power tends to weaken with each succession . Sorceress power has been passed throughout history by the process of embodiment . Any person who has the capacity to embody the great sorceress power is a candidate . A crystal that causes the Lunar Cry by producing a strong energy field between the planet and the moon . It ' s believed to have originated in the moon . The Crystal Pillar responds to a specific location on the planet , and sends a strong directional signal . More research is required to analyze this process in detail . An enclosure for Crystal Pillar made by Esthar . 3 miles tall and 1 . 5 miles wide , the enormous enclosure boasts a high - tech facility . It floats by causing a reaction with the Crystal Pillar . A stone from the moon is sealed inside . It was probably built to cause the Lunar Cry through artificial means . Lunar Cry ' s point of origin determined by Esthar scientists . A security box restraining the power of the Crystal Pillar and ground energy field is set up . It is sealed to prevent the Crystal Pillar from entering the area . A high - tech device intended for weakening and confining a sorceress ' power . Shot into the moon ' s orbit after going through a special sealing process . Used to confine Sorceress Adel . It is the main cause of radio interference on the planet . Esthar ' s space shuttle . Based on an ancient Centra legend of the Dragon Ship . Esthar ' s finest scientific technology was used to build it . Esthar ' s flagship , until it was used to send Adel ' s Tomb into space . Balamb Garden ' s foundation . The original structure of Centra Shelter remains almost entirely intact . Entry is strictly forbidden . " Appears after the option for a Elem - Atk tutorial is given at the start of MD Level . " List of terms . Term . ( Later became the Garden building . ) Ancient Centra people spread around the world after Centra was destroyed by the Lunar Cry . People used mobile Centra Shelters to move around the world . Many ruined shelters are found around the world . A magazine representing the people ' s voice . It was popular among aspiring young journalists . Shut down after Galbadia deemed the publication dangerous . Julia Heartilly ' s song . Julia married the Galbadian General Caraway after releasing " Eyes On Me " . Gave birth to a girl one year later . Julia died in a car crash at age 28 , right before her daughter turned 5 . Started as a monster researcher . Discovered Guardian Forces ( GF ) . With the cooperation of a sorceress , became the first sorceress researcher . Analyzed the sorceress ' magic , and created a method enabling a regular human being to use para - magic . Balamb Garden uses the principle of para - magic , combining it with GF ' s power . Creator of mankind , and believed to be the first sorceress . Calling a sorceress the Great Hyne ' s descendant shows great respect . Orphans formerly in the care of Sorceress Edea . They often travel on their ship , and are veiled in secrecy . A mutation of some unknown animal . Details are unclear . Remembers people by licking their blood . A small tribe living in the northern region . Basically gentle in temperament , they maintain a relaxed lifestyle . Shumis have big , long arms that change as they grow . The results vary depending on their environment . They live in the 7 Chocobo forests around the World . Adults and children are called Chocobos and Chicobos respectively . Chicobos are spotted often , whereas Chocobos are rarely seen . Loved for their gentle nature , Chocobos respond quickly to Chicobos in danger . The leader of Fisherman ' s Horizon . A strict pacifist . Before coming to FH , used to be a scientist conducting energy research in Esthar .