Lucrecia's Cave

Lucrecia's Cave is a location in the Final Fantasy VII series, appearing in Final Fantasy VII and Dirge of Cerberus -Final Fantasy VII-. It is hidden behind a waterfall in the center of the western continent, near the Gold Saucer and Nibelheim. The cave holds importance to Vincent Valentine and is the cave of Lucrecia Crescent.
== History ==
=== Final Fantasy VII ===
Lucrecia Crescent moved to the cave after the birth and immediate separation of her child, Sephiroth. She wanted to isolate herself from the world and die for her sins, but was unable to due to the Jenova cells inside her.
When Cloud Strife visited the cave with Vincent, Cloud's party heard the story of Sephiroth's conception and the origin of Vincent's powers. When Vincent tried to approach Lucrecia, she told him to stay away. She said she had been dreaming of Sephiroth lately, and Vincent lied that Sephiroth was dead, though she knew it was not true. When they returned to the cave later, Lucrecia was nowhere to be seen, but Vincent finds a weapon and a Limit Break manual in the cave.
=== Dirge of Cerberus -Final Fantasy VII- ===
Lucrecia since encased herself in crystal for feeling guilty for Vincent's "death" and transformation, and for bearing the sin of having given birth to Sephiroth.
The cave was the place where Chaos was supposed to emerge at the appointed time. After Sephiroth's death, Vincent visited Lucrecia, finding her crystallized.
After felling Omega, Vincent thanked Lucrecia for giving him a new lease on life. A tear rolled down Lucrecia's cheek as Vincent left the cave.
== Geography ==
Lucrecia's Cave is located at the center of Gaia's western continent. The stream it is found behind divides the Gold Saucer Area and the Nibel Area.
== Gameplay ==
Known only as ??? in the menu in Final Fantasy VII, the location is entirely optional.
After "Searching for the You of That Day", when Cloud has returned to the party and helms the Highwind, the player can start a sidequest at the cave. The player must have acquired Vincent and have a means of getting to the location. If Vincent is in the player's party and accesses the cave, Lucrecia will appear and tell of the experiments involving herself, Sephiroth, and Vincent in Shinra Mansion.
Afterward the player must exit and fight between 2 and 11 random encounters. Returning with Vincent in the party, his Limit Break manual and his ultimate weapon, Chaos and Death Penalty, respectively, can be found at the back of the cave, which is otherwise empty.
== Other appearances ==
=== Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade ===
FFAB Lucrecia's Cave FFVII.png|Lucrecia's Cave (Normal).
FFAB Lucrecia's Cave FFVII Special.png|Lucrecia's Cave (Special).
==Behind the scenes==
Early world map concept art depicts a location labeled "Museum" in the same area Lucrecia's Cave is in the final game. The location is in the middle of the mountains at the end of a stream, but does not appear to be a lake in the concept art. It is unknown whether this location was designed to serve the same utility as Lucrecia's Cave, or if the idea was scrapped and the concept for Lucrecia's Cave came after.
== Gallery ==
DoC Lucrecia Cave Artwork.png|Dirge of Cerberus artwork.
Vincent&Shelke ending.jpg|Vincent and Shelke outside Lucrecia's Cave in Dirge of Cerberus.
==Citations==
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Category:Locations in Final Fantasy VII
Category:Locations in Dirge of Cerberus -Final Fantasy VII-
Category:Caves