Mount Gulg (Final Fantasy)

Mount Gulg, also known as Gurgu Volcano, is a location from the original Final Fantasy. It is located near Crescent Lake, and is accessible only by canoe.
The volcano's interior is mostly lava, a type of damage floor that hurts party members as they walk on it. Several of the sublevels' staircases are difficult to find, requiring treks through huge lava-filled expanses. Other levels involve navigation through maze-like rooms with multiple dead ends and treasure chests. Most of the enemies in Mount Gulg are Fire-based, so the party's Black Mage or Red Mage should make use of Blizzard and Blizzara spells.
== Story ==
After meeting Lukahn at Crescent Lake, the Warriors of Light head to Mount Gulg to destroy the Fire Fiend Marilith. After defeating her at the crystal room, they restore the Fire Crystal.
== Items ==
thumb|Mount Gulg artwork from an issue of Nintendo Power.
Item 	Location
Mythril Helm 	B2
1,520 gil 	B2
4,150 gil 	B2
750 gil 	B2
1,520 gil 	B2
1,760 gil 	B2
Mythril Gloves	B2
Great Sword 	B2
1,455 gil 	B2
Hi-Potion 	B2
Tent 	B2
1,975 gil 	B2
Antidote 	B2
Phoenix Down 	B2
Mythril Axe 	B2
Mythril Shield	B2
Gold Needle 	B4
2,750 gil 	B4
1,750 gil 	B4
880 gil 	B4
Antidote 	B4
Flame Shield 	B4
Ice Brand 	B4
10 gil 	B4
155 gil 	B4
Cottage 	B4
2,000 gil 	B4
1,250 gil 	B4
Staff 	B4
Flame Mail 	B5
== Encounters ==
thumb|Battle background.
thumb|Marilith battle background.
The Mount Gulg region is part of a large disconnected encounter region shared with the Cavern of Ice and Marsh Cave regions. It is bordered by the Elfheim region to the west and the Crescent Lake-Ryukahn Desert region to the east.
Encounters 	Encounters 	Areas
Pixel Remaster	Other releases	Areas
* [100/1000] Werewolf x1, Goblin Guard x3
* [80/1000] Ogre x2
* [80/1000] Warg Wolf x3
* [70/1000] Tarantula x4
* [70/1000] Tarantula x2
* [70/1000] Scorpion x4
* [60/1000] Ghast x4
* [60/1000] Ghast x2
* [60/1000] Wolf x3, Warg Wolf x5
* [60/1000] Wolf x3, Warg Wolf x3
* [60/1000] Wolf x2, Warg Wolf x3
* [60/1000] Warg Wolf x5
* [60/1000] Tarantula x2
* [60/1000] Ogre Chief x1, Ogre x2
* [50/1000] Werewolf x2, Goblin Guard x5
* [40/1000] Wolf x2, Warg Wolf x5
* [40/1000] Warg Wolf x5, Wolf x1	
* [24/64] Goblin Guard x2-5, Werewolf x0-2
* [12/64] Ogre x1-2
* [12/64] Ghast x1-4
* [6/64] Warg Wolf x2-5, Wolf x0-3
* [6/64] Tarantula x1-4
* [3/64] Ogre Chief x1, Ogre x1-2
* [1/64] Scorpion x2-4	Mount Gulg region
* [70/1000] Sphinx x2
* [70/1000] Sphinx x1
* [70/1000] Horned Devil x2
* [70/1000] Hyenadon x2, Ogre Chief x1, Ogre Mage x1
* [70/1000] Ogre Chief x1, Ogre Mage x1
* [70/1000] Ankheg x2
* [70/1000] Ankheg x1
* [70/1000] Scorpion x3, Minotaur x1
* [60/1000] Horned Devil x4
* [60/1000] Horned Devil x3
* [60/1000] Ankheg x3
* [60/1000] Scorpion x2, Minotaur x1
* [60/1000] Gray Ooze x5
* [60/1000] Gray Ooze x4
* [50/1000] Scorpion x4, Minotaur x2
* [30/1000] Scorpion x6, Minotaur x2	
* [24/64] Sphinx x1-2
* [12/64] Horned Devil x2-5
* [12/64] Ogre Mage x1, Ogre Chief x1, Hyenadon x0-2
* [9/64] Scorpion x2-6, Minotaur x1-2
* [6/64] Ankheg x1-4
* [1/64] Gray Ooze x4-7	B1
* [80/1000] Lizard x2, Hill Gigas X1
* [80/1000] Hill Gigas X1
* [80/1000] Pyrolisk x3
* [80/1000] Pyrolisk x2
* [80/1000] Fire Hydra x1
* [80/1000] Fire Elemental x2
* [70/1000] Horned Devil x4
* [70/1000] Hyenadon x2, Ogre Chief x1, Ogre Mage x1
* [70/1000] Ankheg x4
* [70/1000] Pyrolisk x4
* [70/1000] Fire Elemental x2
* [40/1000] Horned Devil x5
* [40/1000] Gray Ooze x6
* [30/1000] Hyenadon x4, Ogre Chief x1, Ogre Mage x1
* [30/1000] Ankheg x5
* [30/1000] Gray Ooze x7
* [Fixed] Fire Elemental x2
* [Fixed] Lava Worm x1	
* [12/64] Horned Devil x2-5
* [12/64] Ogre Mage x1, Ogre Chief x1, Hyenadon x0-2
* [12/64] Hill Gigas X1-2, Lizard x0-3
* [12/64] Ankheg x1-4
* [6/64] Pyrolisk x2-5
* [6/64] Fire Hydra x1
* [3/64] Gray Ooze x4-7
* [1/64] Fire Elemental x1-2
* [Fixed] Fire Elemental x1-2
* [Fixed] Lava Worm x1	B2
* [140/1000] Ogre Mage x1
* [70/1000] Hellhound x2
* [70/1000] Hellhound x1
* [70/1000] Fire Hydra x1
* [70/1000] Hellhound x1, Ogre Mage x2
* [70/1000] Ogre Chief x2, Ogre Mage x1
* [70/1000] Ogre Chief x1, Ogre Mage x1
* [70/1000] Fire Elemental x2
* [70/1000] Fire Elemental x1
* [60/1000] Lizard x2, Hill Gigas X1
* [60/1000] Pyrolisk x4
* [50/1000] Lizard x3, Hill Gigas X2
* [50/1000] Hyenadon x4, Ogre Chief x1, Ogre Mage x1
* [50/1000] Pyrolisk x5
* [30/1000] Hyenadon x7, Ogre Chief x1, Ogre Mage x1	
* [12/64] Hill Gigas x1-2, Lizard x0-3
* [12/64] Ogre Mage x1, Ogre Chief x1, Hyenadon x0-2
* [12/64] Hellhound x1-2
* [12/64] Fire Hydra x1
* [6/64] Pyrolisk x2-5
* [6/64] Hellhound x0-1, Ogre Mage x1-2
* [3/64] Ogre Mage x1-3, Ogre Chief x0-2
* [1/64] Fire Elemental x1-2	B3
* [80/1000] Hellhound x2
* [80/1000] Fire Hydra x1
* [80/1000] Lava Worm x1
* [80/1000] Minotaur x3
* [80/1000] Fire Gigas x2
* [80/1000] Fire Gigas x1
* [80/1000] Ogre Chief x1, Ogre Mage x2
* [80/1000] Ogre Mage x2
* [80/1000] Fire Lizard x1
* [70/1000] Hellhound x1
* [70/1000] Minotaur x2
* [70/1000] Ogre Chief x2, Ogre Mage x2
* [70/1000] Red Dragon x1
* [Fixed] Lava Worm x1
* [Fixed] Fire Lizard x1	
* [12/64] Hellhound x1-2
* [12/64] Fire Hydra x1
* [12/64] Lava Worm x1
* [12/64] Minotaur x2-4
* [6/64] Fire Gigas x1-2
* [6/64] Ogre Mage x1-3, Ogre Chief x0-2
* [3/64] Fire Lizard x1
* [1/64] Red Dragon x1
* [Fixed] Lava Worm x1
* [Fixed] Fire Lizard x1	B4
* [80/1000] Lava Worm x1
* [80/1000] Fire Gigas x1
* [80/1000] Ogre Mage x1
* [80/1000] Fire Elemental x2
* [80/1000] Fire Elemental x1
* [70/1000] Minotaur x3
* [70/1000] Ogre Chief x1, Ogre Mage x3
* [70/1000] Ogre Mage x3
* [70/1000] Fire Gigas x2
* [70/1000] Hellhound x1, Ogre Mage x2
* [70/1000] Fire Lizard x1
* [70/1000] Red Dragon x1
* [60/1000] Minotaur x4
* [60/1000] Ogre Chief x2, Ogre Mage x3
* [Fixed] Fire Lizard x1
* [Fixed] Red Dragon x1
* [Boss] Marilith x1	
* [12/64] Lava Worm x1
* [12/64] Minotaur x2-4
* [12/64] Ogre Mage x1-3, Ogre Chief x0-2
* [12/64] Fire Gigas x1-2
* [6/64] Hellhound x0-1, Ogre Mage x1-2
* [6/64] Fire Elemental x1-2
* [3/64] Fire Lizard x1
* [1/64] Red Dragon x1
* [Fixed] Fire Lizard x1
* [Fixed] Red Dragon x1
* [Boss] Marilith x1	B5
== Musical themes ==
Mount Gulg's theme is named after itself. The song was remixed and included in Final Fantasy IX as its theme for Mount Gulug, and as well in Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon.
== Other appearances ==
Since appearing in Final Fantasy, Mount Gulg has become something of a recurring location in the series. It is also alluded to in some games, like Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy, where there is a trade material called "Gulg Steel". A region of Balamb in Final Fantasy VIII is also named "Gaulg Mountains".
=== Final Fantasy Tactics ===
Mount Gulg is mentioned in the errand "Molten Maiden":
Mount Gulg has not erupted for nigh on 5000 years, yet dangers enough remain that few dare venture near. But we did, and it was at the bottom of that deep, dark shaft we saw her: a lady of flame! Locals tell of a young girl who stumbled over the volcano's rim, thought the truth of it we could not say. Nonetheless, we erected a small shrine and offered prayers for the Mount Gulg Maiden.
=== Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy ===
The iconic Mount Gulg can be found in story mode overworld, at the Ancient Volcano Ring - Gulg region. It appears as a giant peak with an icy summit surrounded by a frozen lake and forests, mirroring its appearance in the original Final Fantasy. The Gulg Gateway lies here and is the site of a boss battle in all its appearances. The Gateway is the site of the final battle of Chapter 1 of Light to All when Cloud confronts Sephiroth, alluding to the Northern Cave of Final Fantasy VII.
=== Theatrhythm Final Fantasy ===
Mt. Gulg appears as the FMS for its titular theme.
==== Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call ====
Mt. Gulg is the FMS for its theme and "Find Your Way", the latter being an allusion to the Fire Cavern.
=== Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade ===
=== Final Fantasy Record Keeper ===
Mount Gulg is a dungeon in the Final Fantasy realm.
== Gallery ==
FF NES Mount Gulg WM.png|Mount Gulg on the World Map (NES).
FF NES Mount Gulg.png|Mount Gulg (NES).
GurguVolcano.gif|Gurugu Volcano's battle background (NES).
FF NES - Mount Gulg First Floor.gif|First floor (NES).
FF NES - Mount Gulg Second Floor.gif|Second floor (NES).
FF NES - Mount Gulg Third Floor.gif|Third floor (NES).
FF NES - Mount Gulg Fourth Floor.gif|Fourth floor (NES).
FF NES - Mount Gulg Fifth Floor.gif|Fifth floor (NES).
Mt. Gulg World Map PS.png|Mt. Gulg on the World Map (PS).
Mt. Gulg PS.png|Mt. Gulg (PS).
FF Mount Gulg WM GBA.png|Mount Gulg on the World Map (GBA).
FF Mount Gulg GBA.png|Mount Gulg (GBA).
Mt Gulg - WM.png|Mount Gulg, as seen in the World Map (PSP).
FFI Fire Crystal GBA.png|The Fire Crystal (GBA).
FF1 Fire Crystal Room.PNG|The Fire Crystal at Mt. Gulg (PSP and iOS).
FF1 3DS MtGulg Otherworld.jpg|
FF1 3DS MtGulg_1F.jpg|
FF1 3DS MtGulg_2F.jpg|
FF1 3DS MtGulg_3F.jpg|
FF1 3DS MtGulg_4F.jpg|
FF1 3DS MtGulg_5F.jpg|
D012 Gulg Volcano.png|Gulg Volcano in World B in Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy.
FFRK Mount Gulg JP FFI.png|The Japanese dungeon image for Mount Gulg in Final Fantasy Record Keeper.
==Annotations==
de:Vulkan Gurug (FFI)
es:Monte Gulgui
Category:Locations in Final Fantasy
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