Scaraba
Scaraba スカラビ Scarabi |
Region |
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Chommo |
Music |
Bazaar (Town) Carabiner Ska (Scorpion's Poison) (Desert) |
Connected areas |
Pyramid Dungeon Man Deep Darkness |
Scaraba is a desert region in EarthBound. It is located in the Chommo region and divided into two areas: the town in the north and a vast desert in the south. Scaraba has a population of 3,212 people and 2 camels, and the average age is 112. The average temperature of 140°F in the shade, and an annual rainfall of none.[1]
According to the Hieroglyphs from the Scaraba Cultural Museum, the region was historically polytheistic. Scaraba was invaded roughly 1000 years ago, presumably by another member of Giygas's species. The Pyramid was constructed by the residents of Scaraba for protection, but they were easily defeated. The Sphinx is probably a representation of a guardian deity in Scaraba.
Overview
Scaraba consists of two segments: North Scaraba and South Scaraba. In the north is the town and an open desert area with pyramids. The town is found in the northernmost area of the region and features a Hotel, Shop, Bazaar and Dock. Areas of the town with darker coloured sand count as part of the desert, and can result in sunstroke. South of the town are several pyramids. The largest one is guarded by the Sphinx who will allow the player to enter by stepping on the circles in the correct order. The order matches the pattern described by the hieroglyphs found in the Scaraba Cultural Museum and its copy, forming star shaped pattern.
Traversing through the Pyramid is the only way to access South Scaraba. The south area is almost completely uninhabited, however the Dungeon Man can be found in the north. The far south of the area isa large body of water that seperated Scaraba Deep Darkness.
Role in EarthBound
Ness and his friends arrive here after defeating the Kraken while travelling on a boat from Toto. Their goal is to find the Hawk Eye found inside of the Pyramid. The Sphinx who guards it awaits the chosen hero who can solve the puzzle to open the Pyramid. Using the knowledge from the hieroglyphs read in the museum in Summers, Ness steps on the circles in a star pattern and was allowed to enter.
After finding the Hawk Eye they exit on the south area of Scaraba. The Star Master greets them on the outside, and explains that Poo must leave for a short time to learn the Way of the Starstorm. Once Poo leaves the group speaks to a man nearby who provides them with the Key to the tower, which is used to access the Dungeon Man in the north. The team meets Brick Road at the top, who was combined with the dungeon itself and agrees to follow the team for a shorter time. At the narrow passage south he gets caught in the palm trees, however he offers the team to use his submarine to travel across the water to reach the next destination: Deep Darkness.
Businesses
Hassan's Shop
Hassan's Shop is located to the East of the town.
Hassan's Shop | |||
Item | Price | Effect | |
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Wet towel | $24 | Cures sunstroke. | |
Vial of serum | $58 | Cures poison. | |
Secret herb | $380 | Cures unconscious in addition to poison, nausea, colds, sunstroke, falling asleep, uncontrollable crying, feeling strange, paralysis and being diamondized. | |
Sudden guts pill | $500 | Doubles a character's Guts for the duration of the battle. | |
Protein drink | $38 | Restores about 80 HP. | |
Banana | $5 | Restores about 22 HP. |
Bazaar
The Bazaar is located to the South of Hassan's Shop.
Red Snake's Snake Shop | |||
Item | Price | Effect | |
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Snake | $220 | Deals 1~4 damage to an enemy with a 50% chance to poison it when used in battle. | |
Viper | $550 | Attacks the enemy, with a 100% chance of poisoning it if it can be poisoned. | |
Vial of serum | $58 | Cures poison. |
Seasonings | |||
Item | Price | Effect | |
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Ketchup packet | $2 | Can be used to improve the recovery of food. | |
Sugar packet | $3 | Can be used to improve the recovery of food. | |
Tin of cocoa | $4 | Can be used to improve the recovery of food. | |
Carton of cream | $4 | Can be used to improve the recovery of food. | |
Sprig of parsley | $2 | Can be used to improve the recovery of food. | |
Jar of hot sauce | $3 | Can be used to improve the recovery of food. | |
Salt packet | $2 | Can be used to improve the recovery of food. |
General Store | |||
Item | Price | Effect | |
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Big league bat | $1380 | Offense +54 for Ness. | |
Platinum band | $3899 | Defense +40 for Ness, Paula, Jeff and Poo. | |
Defense spray | $500 | Raises defense for one party member; can be used multiple times in a single battle for a larger defensive boost. | |
Crystal charm | $600 | Increases Defense by 2, Speed by 15 and protects from paralysis | |
Broken cannon | $218 | Turns into the Spectrum beam when fixed by Jeff. Increase Jeff's Offense by 78 | |
Piggy nose | $300 | Helps to locate Magic truffles in Deep Darkness when used. |
Food Stand | |||
Item | Price | Effect | |
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Bean croquette | $12 | Restores about 42 HP. | |
Molokheiya soup | $20 | Restores about 84 HP. | |
Kabob | $54 | Restores about 126 HP. | |
Boiled egg | $9 | Restores about 42 HP. | |
Fresh egg | $12 | Restores about 84 HP. Also, after a while, it will hatch into a Chick. | |
Cup of coffee | $6 | Restores about 12 HP. | |
Bottle of water | $4 | Restores 1 PP when used by Ness or Paula. However, it restores 10 PP when used by Poo. |
Snake Sack Dealer | |||
Item | Price | Effect | |
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Snake bag | $98 | Deals 1~4 damage to an enemy with a 50% chance to poison it when used in battle. |
Southern Shop
The Southern Shop is located in the Southern Desert of Scaraba and is above the exit of the Pyramid.
Southern Shop | |||
Item | Price | Effect | |
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French fry pan | $1790 | Offense +60 for Paula. | |
Crusher beam | $1150 | Offense +72 for Jeff. | |
Multi bottle rocket | $2139 | Item for Jeff. When used by him, it attacks a single enemy for 90~150 damage between 5 and 20 times. However, each attack has a chance to miss. | |
Bazooka | $950 | Item for Jeff. When he uses this in battle, it attacks a single enemy for 45~135 damage with a chance to hit adjacent enemies for 22~67 damage. | |
Bottle of DXwater | $198 | Restores 1 PP when used by Ness or Paula. However, it restores 40 PP when used by Poo. | |
Beef jerky | $70 | Restores about 150 HP. | |
Secret herb | $380 | Cures unconscious in addition to poison, nausea, colds, sunstroke, falling asleep, uncontrollable crying, feeling strange, paralysis and being diamondized. |
Scaraba Arms Dealer
The Scaraba Arms Dealer is located in the Great Southern International Resort Hotel and at the Westernmost Room in the Hotel.
Scaraba Arms Dealer | |||
Item | Price | Effect | |
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Bomb | $148 | When used in battle, it attacks an enemy for 45~135 damage with a chance to hit adjacent enemies for 22~67 damage. | |
Super bomb | $399 | When used in battle, it attacks an enemy for 135~405 damage with a chance to hit adjacent enemies for 67~202 damage. | |
Bottle Rocket | $29 | When used by Jeff in battle, it attacks an enemy for 90~150 damage. However, it has a chance to miss the enemy when used. | |
Big bottle rocket | $139 | When used by Jeff in battle, it attack an enemy for 90~150 damage for around 5 times. However, it has a chance to miss the enemy when used. |
Bottle Of DXWater Salesman
The Bottle Of DXWater Salesman is located in the Nothern Desert of Scaraba and is above the entrance of the Pyramid.
Bottle Of DXWater Salesman | |||
Item | Price | Effect | |
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Bottle of DXwater | $198 | Restores 1 PP when used by Ness or Paula. However, it restores 40 PP when used by Poo. |
Great Southern International Resort Hotel
The Hotel in Scaraba charges $400 per person for a one-night stay in their super deluxe suites when Ness, Paula, Jeff and Poo arrive there.
Hospital
Reviving an unconscious party member charges $200. The healer at the hospital charges $150 for softening when being diamondized, $140 for healing paralysis, and $130 for exorcising ghosts from any party member. A checkup for other status ailments by the doctor charges $80.
Items
Item | Location | |
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Key to the tower | From the man beside the Pyramid exit in the south of Scaraba |
Enemies
Ocean (From Summers)
Sprite | Enemy name | Notes |
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Kraken | Boss |
Northern Desert
Sprite | Enemy name | Notes |
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File:UFO.gif | Beautiful UFO | None |
Dread Skelpion | 16/128 chance of dropping a Ketchup packet | |
Great Crested Booka | 2/128 chance of dropping a Beef jerky | |
File:UFO.gif | High-class UFO | None |
Master Criminal Worm | Very high EXP reward when defeated. Tougher version of Criminal Caterpillar. |
Southern Desert
Sprite | Enemy name | Notes |
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File:UFO.gif | Beautiful UFO | None |
File:UFO.gif | High-class UFO | 4/128 chance of dropping a Skip sandwich DX |
Marauder Octobot | None |
References
- ↑ EarthBound Player's Guide page 87
Locations in EarthBound |
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Eagleland
Cities and towns
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FoggyLand Winters • Snow Wood Boarding House • Brick Road Maze • Lake Tess • Stonehenge • Summers • Scaraba Cultural Museum • Toto • Stoic Club |
Chommo Dalaam • Mu • Scaraba • Pyramid • Dungeon Man • Deep Darkness • Tenda Village |
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Sanctuaries
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