Final Fantasy IX Final Fantasy IX Dark times have spread over the world of Gaia. Four separate governing nations, some blinded by their short-sighted greed. Some persevering in the name of justice, are battling on and off in a deadly game for power. One kingdom, that of Lindblum, headed by the honorable and trustworthy Regent Cid, finally decides to take a stand against the unspeakable massacres by the troops of Alexandria.