- This article is about the kingdom in Tales of the Abyss. For the protagonist in the same game, see Natalia Luzu Kimlasca-Lanvaldear.
The kingdom of Kimlasca-Lanvaldear, often shortened to Kimlasca, is Auldrant's more technologically-advanced nation in Tales of the Abyss. Kimlasca is former territory of the kingdom of Ispania, claiming its independence in N.D. 0447 during its war with the kingdom of Frank, betraying Ispania and aiding its opposition in destroying it completely. Some time prior to the events of the story, the independent country of Lanvaldear formed a treaty of unification with Kimlasca, and its royal family married into that of Kimlasca to strengthen that bond through blood. The symbol of Kimlasca resembles a sword with wings.
Geography
Baticul
Baticul as it appears in Tales of the Abyss.
Located in northern Aberria, Baticul, the Capital of Light, is the largest city in the world—with a population of 500,000—and the capital of Kimlasca. The city stretches high into the sky and houses both the Kimlascan Royal Family and their defending army. It is ruled by King Ingobert VI, alongside his daughter, Princess Natalia Luzu Kimlasca-Lanvaldear. Baticul is a tiered city with separate living areas for different social classes. The nobles and royalty live on the top tier, and the entrance-level tier is the shopping district, which also contains the coliseum. The different tiers are accessed by use of elevators around the city, while the port and Abandoned Factory are accessed by cable car. Baticul was created in the crater left by a giant fonstone that fell from the fon belt. The fonstone fell at nearly a vertical angle, leaving a high rim around the hole it created. The first settlers made their homes on that rim but later began developing the inside of the crater to obtain a more comfortable environment. Over many years, the seawater dammed, and a port was built. Buildings grew higher as the city's citizens searched for sunlight. Eventually, the fon-tech and fon machine revolution led to the installation of machines throughout the city. This industrial activity and the wideness of the land drew people from around the world, resulting in the city becoming the capital of the kingdom.
Belkend
Belkend as it appears in Tales of the Abyss.
Located in southwestern Aberria, Belkend, the City of Fon Machines, is a technological metropolis that specializes in researching fon machines. The city has a population of 250,000 and a nearby port that shares its name, Port Belkend.
Sheridan
Located in eastern Radessia, Sheridan, the City of Craftsmen, is a desert settlement famed for its research in fon-tech and fon machines. Of its many achievements, one of the most noteworthy is the Albiore, the world's first flying machine. The city has a population of 80,000 and a nearby port that shares its name, Port Sheridan.
Kaitzur
Located in southern Rugnica and technically both Kimlascan and Malkuth territory, Katizur, the Border Fortress, is a checkpoint station that separates the two kingdoms in the game, with everything north of the border belonging to Malkuth and everything south belonging to Kimlasca. Headquartering stations exist for both countries inside. The total population is 60,000. During the story, the group reunites with Anise Tatlin here, who is attempting to cross to Kimlasca but lacks a passport. Kaitzur is also where the group finds Van Grants, who saves Luke fon Fabre from an attack by Asch and explains that the God-Generals have been acting on their own volition. Tear Grants accepts this explanation and withdraws her hostility toward her brother, who provides the group with passports to cross the border into Kimlasca. Later in the story, the group returns here in order to stop the war between Kimlasca and Malkuth.
The Kaitzur Naval Port is directly south of the bordering station and is strictly Kimlascan territory, serving as a docking area and means of transportation to other locations in the kingdom, which include Port Sheridan, Port Belkend, the Kimlascan unit in Chesedonia, and Baticul. When Luke and his companions first arrive to the port, it is under attack by the God-General Arietta and her army of monsters. She kidnaps the port's chief engineer and flees to Choral Castle under Asch's orders, demanding that Luke and Ion follow. After rescuing the chief engineer, the group returns to the ports and boards the Katsbert Ferry, en route to Chesedonia. The group later arrives at the port during the goodwill mission to Akzeriuth.
Dungeons
- Choral Castle - Choral Castle is located on Rugnica, south of Kaitzur and east of the Kaitzur Naval Port. It once served as the Fabre family's vacation home and was where Luke was found after his apparent kidnapping. The castle sits next to the sea, giving its atmosphere with a misty air. Having long been abandoned, the interior is old, dust-ridden, and unwelcoming, with several monsters and ghosts lurking throughout. During the story, Luke and his companions journey to the castle in order to rescue the chief engineer from the Kaitzur Naval Port. Inside, they discover a large fon-tech machine, and it is during this scene that Guy Cecil first exhibits the serious nature of his gynophobia. At the top of the castle, one of Arietta's monsters abducts Luke, who is experimented on by the God-General Dist. Luke is soon rescued by Guy, who also manages to obtain Luke's replica data from Sync, another God-General, who loses his mask and subsequently reveals his identity in a brief fight with Guy. Returning to the roof of the castle, the group confronts Arietta once more and defeats her, leaving Van to take her into custody.
- Abandoned Factory - The Abandoned Factory can only be accessed through the entrance-level tier's cable cars in Baticul. The factory formerly produced weapons; however, as its name implies, the factory is currently abandoned and overrun by monsters. The group is forced to use this route in order to bypass the God-Generals guarding the entrance to the city and reach Akzeriuth. It is here where Natalia begins traveling with the group after blackmailing Luke into accepting her company. Near the end of the dungeon, Tear rescues Natalia from a large, spider-like monster crushing her. The group defeats the monster, and Natalia thanks Tear for saving her life, as well as apologizes for her rough start with the group. Outside, the group witnesses Asch and Sync near the Tartarus with the kidnapped Ion. In a brief struggle with Asch, Luke is shocked to discover that Asch looks identical to him. Sync then beckons Asch to focus on his priorities, and the two depart on the Tartarus with Ion.
- Deo Pass - Deo Pass is located on Rugnica, northeast from the Kaitzur Naval Port and leading to Akzeriuth. The path was built wide enough to accommodate carriages, but rock slides have since made it nearly impassable. The terrain is rough, with many large boulders and very few trees. Many ropes and makeshift ladders can be found throughout the trail. During the story, the group crosses Deo Pass in order to reach Akzeriuth and rescue its citizens from the miasma engulfing the town. Near the exit of the mountain trail, they encounter the God-General Legretta, who questions Tear's intentions for traveling with the group. Legretta then forces the group into a fight and is defeated. Before leaving, she hints at Luke's status as a replica and admits to Jade Curtiss that fomicry has been revived.
- Ortion Cavern - Ortion Cavern is a sea cave located on the southern side of Radessia. It is named after Saphir Ortion Gneiss, better known as Dist, and serves as a replica facility for Van during the events of the story.
- Meggiora Highlands - The Meggiora Highlands comprise the northeastern half of the continent Radessia. The group ventures here to rescue Noelle's brother Ginji, who is suspended on a cliff in the Albiore.
- Inista Marsh - Inista Marsh comprises the center of the continent Aberria. The group travels through the marsh in order to distance themselves from Baticul, where Luke and Natalia are wanted for treason.
- Abyss Replica Facility - The Abyss Replica Facility is a bonus dungeon where the group finds replicas of Arietta, Largo, Legretta, and Sync—created by Dist. The dungeon is also home to the powerful Replicantis.