Final Fantasy VII Walkthrough

1.35: To Cosmo Canyon

Frog Song

If you go through the forest area here, it's possible to encounter Mystery Ninja (Lv17), who is part of a side quest. Head north through the forests and stream.

As you head north-west, you'll notice the scenery becoming a warmer shade of orange, and you'll come to a village among the canyons called Cosmo Canyon.

Go up the stairway, and a conversation begins Although the gatekeeper tells you that the village is full, he lets you in anyway; explore to your heart's content. Starting from the far right (beyond the campfire) you can climb up a ladder to get to a store. Through the door, back on ground floor, you can go up the stairs and you'll see a Turtle's Paradise poster on the wall, not too far from the Inn Manager. The next ladder up, the really tall one, leads to nothing. Go further left, and head up the stone-carved stairs.

Red XIII tells you about his village, as well as his shame towards his deceased father. Follow your party in through the opening, and you'll see another Turtle's Paradise poster, a save point, and a shop. Further up is a materia shop and a sealed door, and a ladder heading up. Go up, then head left to the entryway where Bugenhagen is.

After some talk, you are told to get one of your friends; it doesn't really matter who, though if it's one of the girls, it might affect a scenario later.