                        Final Fantasy IX

Steiner's Abilities Information and Translations-Version 1.0
                     By: Red Scarlet (akaiscarlet@hotmail.com)

Version 1.0 11/01/00-Created FAQ for Steiner.

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This FAQ was created using NJSTAR, and to view it properly, I would suggest
right clicking the page, then choose 'encoding' and choose Japanese
Auto-Select. That is to view it on a PC with Windows, and since I don't have a
Mac, I have no idea how to do that with them. So, sorry.

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Although there are a couple of Menued versions of the ability lists and the
like, I have yet to see anything actually explaining what all of them do. 
Usually, there is just a name for them, and I guess you simply have to know
what they do by only the name.  Well, some people do not know, so I am going to
try to throw out a helping hand again.  Hopefully this'll help y'all out
somewhat.

Note that most of my lists are not at 100%; I apologize, as I am only going
through the game for my 2nd time at the time of writing this.  Thank you.

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For the Abilities, they will be listed as they look on the ability screen
first, so their placement on the actual screen of the TV/monitor will look
similar.  Then the same list with their English translations follows. After
that list, each ability will be translated (to the best of my ability), then
the info about it will be displayed.  Lastly, the actual equipment that must be
equipped to learn the Ability will be in there too, but note that I have
nowhere near every item, so these lists go by what I have encountered on my own
way through the game.  Here we go.  I am sorry for the huge delay in posting
this, and the US version comes out in a few weeks, but hey, its better late
than never, right?

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AreC̃X^Ci[-Abiriti no Sutainaa (Steiner's Abilities)

-Tsukau (Usable-Battle Commands; signified by a Red Diamond.)


Í                       TKN                 8
                             p[uCN           8
A[}[uCN        4    ^uCN         8
}WbNuCN        4    ˌ                    10
                 24    XgbNuCN        26
NCnU[h       32    VbN                46

Darkness Sword               Variation Volume Sword   8
                             Power Break              8
Armor Break             4    Mental Break             8
Magic Break             4    Stab Attack             10
Thunder Cry Sword      24    Stock Break             26
Climhazard             32    Shock                   46


Í-Kurakuroken (Darkness Sword)  MP cost: 0.
                                     AP to learn: 30.
Steiner will absorb some HP from an enemy with this attack.  Look out, because
if it is used on an undead monster, it will hurt him and heal the monster.

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

ubh\[h-Buradosoodo (Blood Sword)

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TKN-Sagakuken (Variation Volume Sword)    MP cost: 8.
                                               AP to learn: 35.
This sword attack will do more damage as Steiner's current HP decreases.  The
bigger the difference between his current HP and max HP = more damage.
Use it when he is almost dead.

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

ACA\[h-Aiansoodo (Iron Sword)

Helmets

o[w-Rabaaherumu (Rubber Helm)

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p[uCN-Pawaabureiku (Power Break) MP cost: 8.
                                          AP to learn: 40.
Decreases an enemy's U-Kougekichikara (Attack Power) if successful.

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

_C\[h-Daiyasoodo (Dia{mond} Sword)

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A[}[uCN-Aamaabureiku (Armor Break)  MP cost: 4.
                                             AP to learn: 30.
Decreases an enemy's h-Bougyochikara (Defense Power) if successful.


Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

~X\[h-Misurirusoodo (Mithril Sword)

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^uCN-Mentarubureiku (Mental Break)   MP cost: 8.
                                                 AP to learn: 45.
Decreases an enemy's @h-Mahoubougyochikara (Magic Defense Power) if
successful.

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

ACXuh-Aisuburando (Icebrand)

Helmets

S[hw-Goorudoherumu (Gold Helm)

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}WbNuCN-Majikubureiku (Magic Break)  MP cost: 4.
                                              AP to learn: 25.
Decreases an enemy's @U-Mahoukougekichikara (Magic Attack Power) if
successful.

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

tC^-Fureimutan (Flametan)

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ˌ-Totsugeki (Stab Attack)  MP cost: 10.
                              AP to learn: 30.
Not too sure, but it might kill a weak enemy on contact?

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

񂲂̌-Sango no Ken (Coral Sword)

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-Raimeiken (Thunder Cry Sword)   MP cost: 24.
                                       AP to learn: 30.
High -Kaminari (Thunder) damage attack.

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

fBtF_[-Difendaa (Defender)
OiN-Ragunaroku (Ragnarok)

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XgbNuCN-Sutokubureiku (Stock Break)  MP cost: 26.
                                              AP to learn: 25.
High attack damage attack.

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

Ae}\[h-Arutemasoodo (Altima Sword)

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NCnU[h-Kuraimuhazaado (Climhazard)  MP cost: 32.
                                              AP to learn: 70.
-Mu (Non) Elemental attack.

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

GNXJo[-Ekusukaribaa (Excalibur)

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VbN-Shoku (Shock)  MP cost: 46.
                        AP to learn: 60.
Very high damage attack.

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

OiN-Ragunaroku (Ragnarok)

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-Soubi (Equippable Abilities; signified by a Green or Blue diamond.
              Green means the ability is not equipped, while a Blue repre-
              sents the ability is currently equipped.)

Steiner's Equippable Abilities:


łtN        15        łreg    6
łwCXg         9        łWFl   10
܂Ȃ              12        HP10%Abv         8
HP20%Abv              8        ^[̐S            2
ǂ݂̏p             5        E҂̋         16
MPU               5        o[hL[        3
VL[               2        Xg[L[      4
AfbhL[         2        frL[        2
r[XgL[           4        }C[^[        2
ǉʔ             3        ܎t̖Ƌ        4
̐S               4        JE^[          8
΂                   6
M܂           4        x                4
xAbv             7        AreCAbv    3
炸̏p               5        Ŗ̏p            4
Èŉ̏p             4        *HP           8
ł܂炸̏p             4        I[g|[V    3
~܂炸̏p             4        ̏p        5

Always Reflect          15   Always Levitate          6
Always Haste             9   Always Regen            10
Life Guard              12   HP 10% Up                4
HP 20% Up                8   Give Heart               2
Hitting Skill            5   Ninja Teachings         16
MP Consumption Attack    5   Bird Killer              3
Mush Killer              2   Stone Killer             4
Undead Killer            2   Devil Killer             2
Beast Killer             4   Man Eater                2
Added Effect             3   Medicine Expert's Permit 4
Full Moon Heart          8   Counter                  8
Cover                    6
No Freeze/Burn           4   Caution                  4
Level Up                 7   Ability Up               3
Sleep Dodging Skill      5   Tasting Skill            4
Darkness Evasion Skill   4   Near Death, HP Recover   8
Hardness Dodging Skill   4   Auto Potion              3
Stop Dodging Skill       4   Confusion Dodging Skill  5

łtN-Itsudemorifureku (Always Reflect)  Crystal Point cost: 15.
                                                    AP to learn: 95.
Always have the 'Reflect' status in battle.  Spells will bounce off the
Reflected character onto an opponent.

Can be learned by equipping:

Accessories

tNgO-Rifurekutonringu (Reflect Ring)

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łreg-Itsudemorebiteto (Always Levitate)  CP cost: 6.
                                                     AP to learn: 25.
Always have the 'Levitate' status in battle.  The character will float; thus
being a defense against Earthquake attacks and spells.

Can be learned by equipping:

Armlets

xl`AV[h-Benechiashiirudo (Venetian Shield)

Accessories

tFU[u[c-Feza-bu-tsu (Feather Boots)

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łwCXg-Itsudemoheisuto (Always Haste)  CP cost: 9.
                                                 AP to learn: 65.
Always have the 'Haste' status in battle.  AT bar goes up twice as fast, and
the 'Slow' spell will be innefective against a character with Always Haste.

Can be learned by equipping:

Accessories

GX̂-Erumesu no Kutsu (Hermes' Shoes)

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łWFl-Itsudemorijene (Always Regen)  CP cost: 10.
                                                AP to learn: 75 AP.
Always have the 'Regen' status in battle.  The character will receive about 5%
of their Max HP at regular intervals.

Can be learned by equipping:

Armor

Lrj[-Kyarabiniiri (Carbini)

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܂Ȃ-Omajinai (Life Guard)    CP cost: 12.
                                    AP to learn: 155 AP.
Always start with the 'Reraise' status in battle.  When fallen in battle for
the first time, the character will be instantly revived as if the 'Life' spell
was automatically cast.  Only works one time per battle.

Can be learned by equipping:

Accessories

]̎w-Tensei no Yubiwa (Rebirth Ring)

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HP20%Abv-HP 20% apu (HP 10% Up)   CP cost: 4.
                                     AP to learn: 20.

Maximum HP up by 10%.

Can be learned by equipping:

Accessories

ANA}-Akuamarin (Aquamarine)
Q~iXu[c-Geruminasubuutsu (Germinas Boots)

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HP20%Abv-HP 20% apu (HP 20% Up)   CP cost: 8.
                                     AP to learn: 60.

Maximum HP up by 20%.

Can be learned by equipping:

Helmets

̊-Genji no Kabuto (Genji Helmet)

Armlets

܂̂-Mamori no Kote (Protect Glove)

Armor

}NV~A-Makushimirian (Maximilian)

Accessories

-Kurobi (Black Sash)
ogu[c-Batorubuutsu (Battle Boots)

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^[̐S-Ata- no Kokoro (Give Heart)  CP cost: 2.
                                      AP to learn: 40.
Unsure; in help it has something to do with Attack Power.

Can be learned by equipping:

Helmets

_Cw-Daiyaherumu (Diamond Helm)

Armor

̊Z-Genji no Yoroi (Genji Armor)

Accessories

sXY-Rapisurazuri (Lapis Lazari)

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ǂ݂̏p-Modoromi no Jutsu (Hitting Skill)  CP cost: 5.
                                                AP to learn: 30.
Hit rate up, or enemies' ability to land a hit on the character is lowered.

Can be learned by equipping:

Armor

V[hA[}[-Shiirudoaamaa (Shield Armor)

Accessories

_Ch-Daiyamondo (Diamond)
tNgO-Rifurekutoringu (Reflect Ring)

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E҂̋-Ninja no Kyou (Ninja's Teaching)   CP cost: 16.
                                            AP to learn: 200.
When equipped with this ability, the character can be put into the back row and
still do the same amount of physical damage.  The point of it is to be put into
the back row and still be able to do the same amount of damage, but only
receiving half of the physical damage from enemies.

Can be learned by equipping:

Accessories

܂̎w-Mamori no Yubiwa (Protect Ring)

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MPU-MP Shouhikougeki (MP Consumption Attack)  CP cost: 5.
                                                     AP to learn: 50.
In battle, MP are used each time the character attacks to always do a Critical
Hit.

Can be learned by equipping:

Helmets

NXw-Kurosuherumu (Cross Helm)

Accessories

ogu[c-Batorubu-tsu (Battle Boots)
p[xg-Pawa-beruto (Power Belt)

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o[hL[-Ba-dokira- (Bird Killer)  CP cost: 3.
                                       AP to learn: 20.
When equipped, attack damage done to birds and bird-like enemies increases.

Can be learned by equipping:

Armor

uYA[}[-Buronzuaamaa (Bronze Armor)

Accessories

FXJ[t-Kiiroisukaafu (Yellow Scarf)

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VL[-Mushikira- (Mush Killer)  CP cost: 2.
                                     AP to learn: 50.
When equipped, attack damage done to insects increases.

Can be learned by equipping:

Helmets

uYw-Buronzuherumu (Bronze Helm)

Armlets

~X̂-Misuriru no Kote (Mithril Glove)

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Xg[L[-Suto-nkira- (Stone Killer)  CP cost: 4.
                                           AP to learn: 20.
When equipped, attack damage done to monsters made of stone increases.

Can be learned by equipping:

Helmets

v`iw-Purachinaherumu (Platina Helm)

Armor

S[hA[}[-Goorudoaamaa (Gold Armor)

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AfbhL[-Andedokira- (Undead Killer) CP cost: 2.
                                             AP cost: 30.
When equipped, attack damage done to undead monsters increases.

Can be learned by equipping:

Armlets

GXJbV-Esukashon (Escutcheon)

Armor

vCgC-Pureitomeiru (Plate Mail)

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frL[-Debirukira- (Devil Killer)  CP cost: 2.
                                         AP to learn: 30.
When equipped, attack damage done to devils/demon-type characters increases.

Can be learned by equipping:

Helmets

NXw-Kurosuherumu (Cross Helm)

Armlets

_̂-Raijin no Kote (Thunder God's Glove)

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r[XgL[-Bi-sutokira- (Beast Killer)  CP cost: 4.
                                            AP to learn: 55.
When equipped, attack damage done to beast monsters increases.

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

u[h\[\-Buroodosoodo (Broadsword)

Armor

v`iA[}[-Purachina Aamaa (Platina Armor)

Accessories

-Kurobi (Black Sash)

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}C[^[-Mani-ta- (Man Eater)  CP cost: 2.
                                   AP to learn: 20.
When equipped, attack damage done to human enemies increases.

Can be learned by equipping:

Armlets

~X̂-Misuriru no Kote (Mithril Glove)

Accessories

񂲂̎w-Sango no Yubiwa (Coral Ring)

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ǉʔ-Tsuikakoukahatsudou (Added Effect)  CP cost: 3.
                                                 AP to learn: 50.
When some weapons are equipped, they can do an extra attack; usually a status
attack.  With this Ability equipped, the extra attacks can be used.
For example, go to Steiner's weapons menu, and hit select while on the
ACXuh-Aisuburando (Icebrand).  In the red letters is
t[Y-Furiizu (Freeze).  When Steiner has the Icebrand equipped, and this
ability, he will randomly do the 'Freeze' status effect to an enemy.  Whew.

Can be learned by equipping:

Armlets

_̂-Raijin no Kote (Thunder God's Glove)

Accessories

KX̃obN-Garasu no Bakuru (Glass Buckle)

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܎t̖Ƌ-Kusurizaishi no Menkyo (Medicine Expert's Permit) CP cost: 4.
                                                       AP to learn: 20.
When this Ability is equipped, the effects of curative items in battle
(Potion/High Potion/Ether/etc.) will have double the regular effect.
A High Potion will restore 900 HP instead of 450.

Can be learned by equipping:

Accessories

}_C̎w-Madain no Yubiwa (Madain Ring)

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̐S-Mangetsu no Kokorotoku (Full Moon Heart)  CP cost: 8.
                                                     AP to learn: 35.
The 'Trance' meter fills up faster when this ability is equipped, so the
character will get into Trance mode more often.

Can be learned by equipping:

Helmets

Ohw-Gurandoherumu (Grand Helm)

Armlets

̂-Genji no Kote (Genji Glove)

Armor

fYC-Demonzumeiru (Demon's Mail)

Accessories

Tt@CA-Safaia (Sapphire)

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JE^[-Kauntaa (Counter)  CP cost: 8.
                              AP to learn: 100.
When attacked in battle, the character will randomly counter attack.

Can be learned by equipping:

Armlets

xl`AV[h-Benechiashiirudo (Venetian Shield)

Accessories

p[xg-Pawa-beruto (Power Belt)

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΂-Kabau (Cover)  CP cost: 6.
                      AP to learn: 20 AP.
Steiner will get in front of a weak ally at times to take the attack for them.

Can be learned by equipping:

Armlets

Kgbg-Gantoreto (Gauntlet)

Armor

lLbT-Rinenkyurasa (Linen Curias)
~XA[}[-Misuriruaamaa (Mithril Armor)

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M₹-Netsusezureisezu (No Freeze/Burn) CP cost: 4.
                                               AP to learn: 35.
'Burn' and 'Freeze' status attacks are ineffective when a character is equipped
with this Ability.

Can be learned by equipping:

Armor

̊Z-Genji no Yoroi (Genji Armor)

Accessories

_Ch-Daiyamondo (Diamond)
d̃sAX-Yousei no Piasu (Fairy Pierce)
}_C̎w-Madain no Yubiwa (Madain Ring)

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x-Keikai (Caution)  CP cost: 4.
                       AP to learn: 60.


This Ability lessens the chance of getting attacked from behind by enemies.

Can be learned by equipping:

Helmets

or[^-Barubyuuta (Barbuta)

Accessories

Q~iXu[c-Geruminasubuutsu (Germinas Boots)

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xAbv-Reberuapu (Level Up) CP cost: 7.
                                  AP to learn: 50.
Gain more Experience points from battles. (About 50% extra.)

Can be learned by equipping:

Helmets

ACAw-Aianherumu (Iron Helm)

Accessories

d̃sAX-Yousei no Piasu (Fairy Pierce)
[b^̎w-Rozeta no Yubiwa (Rosetta Ring)

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AreCAbv-Abiritiapu (Ability Up) CP cost: 3.
                                         AP to learn: 70.
Gain twice the AP in battles.

Can be learned by equipping:

Armbands

_Ĉ-Daiya no Kote (Diamond Glove)

Accessories

sXY-Rapisurazuri (Lapis Lazari)
{-Ribon (Ribbon)

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炸̏p-Nemurazu no Jutsu (Sleep Dodging Skill) CP cost: 5.
                                                   AP to learn: 25
Character is immune to sleep attacks and magic.

Can be learned by equipping:

Helmets

~Xw-Misuriruherumu (Mithril Helm)
_Cw-Daiyaherumu (Diamond Helm)

Accessories

񂲂̎w-Sango no Yubiwa (Coral Ring)

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Ŗ̏p-Dokumi no Jutsu (Tasting Skill)  CP cost: 4.
                                          AP to learn: 35.
Character is immune to -Doku (Poison) status ailments when this Ability is
equipped.

Can be learned by equipping:

Helmets

~Xw-Misuriruherumu (Mithril Helm)

Armlets

uŶ-Buronzu no Kote (Bronze Glove)

Accessories

KX̃obN-Garasu no Bakuru (Glass Buckle)

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Èŉ̏p-Kurayamikaihi no Jutsu (Darkness Avoidance Skill) CP cost: 4.
                                                          AP to learn: 25.
Character is immune to È-Kurayami (Darkness) status ailments when this
Ability is equipped.

Can be learned by equipping:

Helmets

ACAw-Aianherumu (Iron Helm)

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*HP-*shi HP kaifuku (Near Death, HP Recover) CP cost: 8.
                                                   AP to learn: 100.
In battle, if a character gets 'Near Death' status (HP number value is in
yellow rather than white numbers), their HP are restored.

Can be learned by equipping:

Helmets

v`iw-Purachinaherumu (Platina Helm)

Accessories

v~XgO-Puromisutoringu (Promised Ring)

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ł܂炸̏p-Komarazu no Jutsu (Hardness Dodging Skill) CP cost: 4.
                                                        AP to learn: 30.
Character is immune to -Ishi (Stone) status ailments when this Ability is
equipped.

Can be learned by equipping:

Armlets

_Ĉ-Daiya no Kote (Diamond Glove)

Armor

~XA[}[-Misuriruaamaa (Mithril Armor)

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I[g|[V-O-topo-shon (Auto Potion) CP cost: 3.
                                           AP to learn: 20.
Use a potion in your inventory whenever attacked.  Always uses the weakest
potion, so it is more effective if the regular weak potions are disposed of,
and High Potions are used instead.

Can be learned by equipping:

Accessories

GX̂-Erumesu no Kutsu (Hermes' Shoes)
̃`[J[-Kin no Chookaa (Gold Choker)

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~܂炸̏p-Shimarazu no Jutsu (Stop Dodging Skill)  CP cost: 4.
                                                      AP to learn: 35.
Character is immune to the 'Stop' status ailment when this Ability is equipped.

Can be learned by equipping:

Armor

vCgC-Pureitomeiru (Plate Mail)

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̏p-Konrankaihi no Jutsu (Confusion Avoidance Skill) CP cost: 5.
                                                         AP to learn: 30.
Character is immune to -Konran (Confusion) status ailments when this
Ability is equipped.

Can be learned by equipping:

Helmets

S[hw-Goorudoherumu (Gold Helm)

Accessories

pt̂-Majutsushi no Kutsu (Mage Master's Shoes)

That's it for now, unless I get enough emails about anything else or any
additions/changes. Thank you for reading my FAQ and email with any questions
(akaiscarlet@hotmail.com). Copyright Red Scarlet 2000
