Babylim and its surroundings in The Blue Crystal Rod.
Babylim (バビリム Babirimu) is a recurring location from the Babylonian Castle Saga. It is the kingdom where Gilgamesh and Ki live.
Babylim is the central hub from the games The Blue Crystal Rod and The Nightmare of Druaga: Fushigino Dungeon, and also appeared in Seme COM Dungeon: Drururuaga and The Tower of Druaga: The Recovery of Babylim.
Description[]
Babylim is a small kingdom, centered on a walled city. The kingdom is split in two by the Euphrates River, and is connected by three bridges - one in the north and in the south outside the walls, and one in the center within the city.
In the northeast of the city is the temple of the goddess Ishtar. In the northwest is the royal palace.
The Blue Crystal Rod[]
In The Blue Crystal Rod, there are five places in Babylim that can be accessed by the player:
- Ishtar Temple (イシター神殿) - A temple dedicated to the goddess Ishtar, located northeast of the town. The player starts here, and in most story paths the temple is also the last place visited, from where Gil and Ki can reach Anu in the sky to return the Blue Crystal Rod. Besides the goddess Ishtar, the temple also has a guru named Terrazi (テラジ Teraji) that gives gameplay advice. The Ishtar Gate can be seen in front of the temple.
- Palace (宮殿) - Prince Gil's home, Babylim's royal palace, in the northwest of the town. Sargon takes care of the palace during Gil's absence. Like Ishtar's temple, the palace also has a large gate on the façade.
- Fortune Teller Hursag's Hall (占い師ハーサグの館) - The fortune teller Hursag gives advice on what the player can do to proceed.
- Mahal's House (マハールの家) - Mahal is an indian that likes quizzes, and he can increase Gil's stats, allowing the player to access specific story paths that require higher stats.
- Ziggurat (ジグラット) - A ziggurat that can be used to lower Gil's stats, which is required for specific story branches. The stat lowered depends on the answers to the four questions received inside the ziggurat. For example, saying "no" to all questions will decrease Luck, and "yes" to all will decrease Justice.
To the northwest of Babylim is the remains of the Tower of Druaga. To the north is the Lost Woods, where there is a route to the Mount Storm. To the east of the city is a large plain with the Narak Village, from which there is a route to the Labyrinth leading to the Blazing Cliff. To the west is Rajaf Village and the vast Desert of Death. In the southwest there is a ferry that can be ridden to the Sumer Empire. In the southeast is the Cave of Elburz.
Seme COM Dungeon: Drururuaga[]
The Babylim Kingdom is World 3, with stages 15 to 22. It connects with Worlds 2, 4, 5, and N.
| Stage | Name | Translation | Boss |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 (3-1) | ラジャフの村 | Rajaf Village | Black Knight Bald (Axe Knight) |
| 16 (3-2) | ハルカスのまち | Red Knight Merzah (Lance Knight) | |
| 17 (3-3) | ロズールかいどう | Mysterious Jester (Negotiator) | |
| 18 (3-4) | ドルアーガの搭 | The Tower of Druaga | Quox (Quox) |
| 19 (3-5) | ギルガメス王のはか | King Gilgamesh's Tomb | Thief Gudrun (Rogue) |
| 20 (3-6) | ウルドのおか | Urud Hill | Chief Lizard (Lizard Man) |
| 21 (3-7) | バビリムの門 | Babylim's Gate | Seti (Seti) |
| 22 (3-8) | イシター神殿 | Ishtar Temple | Drascol (Vampire Lord) |
The Nightmare of Druaga: Fushigino Dungeon[]
Babylim is the starting point and central hub.
The Tower of Druaga: The Recovery of Babylim[]
Babylim is similar to its appearance in The Blue Crystal Rod, but the gates leading to the Ishtar Temple and the Palace are closed, and the port is on the east side of the kingdom, while the Cave of Elburz is to the west. Babylim's surroundings were also expanded, having large plains to the northwest.
Babylim Plains[]
Babylim Plains (バビリム平原) is a field type map. It is connected with the maps The Tower of Druaga Outskirts to the west, Babylim Castle Gate to the southeast, and Lake Sippar to the north.
An alluvial plain created by fertile soil brought in by the Euphrates from the Marsh Mountains in the north. Following the cultivation of land in front of the Babylim Castle Gate, this area is now attracting attention as a pioneering area, and some people from Babylim have already moved on to settle here. However, this area has not yet been developed enough to build a canal, and continues to be cleared using windmills. Furthermore, while moving away from the riverbank, trees grow naturally. While not as thick as a forest, they provide shade to protect travelers from the harsh summer heat.
Babylim Castle Gate[]
Babylim Castle Gate (バビリム城門) is a field type map. It is connected with the maps Babylim Plains to the north, Babylim West to the southeast, and Cave of Elburz to the southwest.
It is a rich countryside with canals built by the people of Babylim. The most impressive thing is the gigantic triumphal arch built outside the Ishtar Gate by the founder king of Babylim. Built hundreds of years ago, it now resembles a ruin, but travelers who visit Babylim say they are overwhelmed by its scale. It was built on the road connecting with Rajaf, but a castle wall also existed at the time of its construction. The only reminders of it now are the ruins of the collapsed castle walls that remain around it.
Babylim West[]
Babylim West (バビリム西) is a town type map. It is connected with Babylim Castle Gate to the west, Babylim East to the east, and Uruk Road to the south.
The western part of Babylim is characterized by lively streets centered around port facilities that allowed for efficient shipping of the Euphrates. However, as it was a gateway to the neighboring countries, it suffered great damage during the Sumer War, and although its large-scale facilities have not yet been repaired, it is gradually regaining its vitality with the restoration of its port facilities.
Babylim East[]
Babylim East (バビリム東) is a town type map. It is connected with Babylim West and Uruk Road. It also has a fast travel to other towns that were visited.
The name "Babylim", which flourishes as the largest metropolis on the continent, comes from the old word "Gate of God". Home to a large temple dedicated to the goddess Ishtar and a gigantic ziggurat, this city boasts a majesty worthy of its name, and can be described as a metropolis that attracts various people and goods from all over the continent. The eastern area is formed around the Euphrates's port facilities and serves as a gateway to neighboring countries. In addition, the Ishtar Gate, which is decorated in blue with lapis lazuli, is a building that is considered one of the symbols of Babylim, and although it was destroyed during the Sumer War, it has only recently been reconstructed.