Visit the Giza Plains Village during The Dry to find out the all the
cockatrices have disappeared. Speak with the boy Terra to find out about a
feather that will allow one to communicate with these birds.
To start this off you need to go to Giza Plains (The Raining). There are six
small withered trees around many of the areas of the Giza Plains now that will
help you get to a new area if you happen to knock down all of them. Approach
each of the six trees and shoot them to make them float down the river. They
will all meet at the Gizas South Bank and form a bridge to an optional area.
Here's a list of their locations:
Throne Road: Check near the path along the south that leads to the Nomad
Village.
Nomad Village: In the southeast portion, to the right of the fenced area.
Toam Hills: In the southeast corner. Some Ichthons should be near it.
Starfall Field: In the northeast corner. Ichthons will be near this one too.
Gizas North Bank: To the north, look along the east banks.
Crystal Glade: Directly across from the dark stone.
Once all six withered trees have been knocked down, they will form a bridge
leading to the area on the east side of the Gizas South Bank. The tree bridge
will be on the east side right before you cross the middle bridge heading
north. There are no enemies here accept for Lv. 35 Silicon Tortoises. Check
the urn in the southeast portion to find a ++FEATHER OF THE FLOCK++. This will
be used for a side quest.
> Chit
Go to Eruyt Village and speak with Mjrn and Chit (the cockatrice) in the east
portion of the Fane of the Path section. Look around the ground right next to
Mjrn and Chit to notice a "Sparkling Light". Examine the object to receive a
++DEWDROP PEBBLE++. Talk to Mjrn again after collecting the pebble and offer
it to her. Talk to her again and she will ask Vaan to bring her some more if
he finds any. Well, it just so happens that eight more Dewdrop Pebbles have
now appeared around the Eruyt Village.
Fane of the Path
1) In the circular area to the west of where Mjrn is, check the north loop to
find this a Dewdrop Pebble in the leaves along the wall.
2) Still in the same circular area of the first Dewdrop Pebble, check in the
southern loop to find one in some herbs across from the Viera talking with
Alja.
The Spiritwood
3) Check the tree off to the right as you come down the stairs of the
Spiritwood after exiting the Fane of the Path.
4) Near one of the rope hangers as you come down the steps from leaving the
Fane of the Path.
5) In the northwest, check the weapon rack next to Rael.
6) In the large circular courtyard area. The viera on the northeast side is
nearly starting straight at it. Ask the Viera to get it for you.
7) On the edge of the ramp to the south of the circular courtyard.
In the dead end to the south of the ramp described above, it will be lying
on the right side of the walkway right before you get to the screen.
Take all eight Dewdrop Pebbles back to Mjrn and give them to her. Speak with
Chit afterwards and he will shake and drop another Dewdrop Pebble. Pick up the
final ++DEWDROP PEBBLE++ to the right of him and give it Mjrn. Chit will hand
over a ++YOICHI BOW++ for helping him and run back to Giza Plains.
> Renn
Enter Rabanastre to find a cockatrice by the name of Renn in an alcove in the
north portion of North End. He will run from Vaan the first time you try to
talk to it and each time you approach him from then on. He will not leave the
area and will run around the bridge and the main shopping area. In order to
catch him, hide behind a pillar and WALK (don't run) out from behind a column
as he walks by. As long as you walk toward him, he will not run. Press the X
button as soon as the talk icon appears and choose "Erm...no?" He will mention
that he is waiting for Chit to return then he will walk back to the North
section of North End. Talk to him (he won't run) and tell him that Chit has
returned if you helped out Chit in Eruyt Village. He will give the party a
++DIAMOND SWORD++ and be off to Giza Plains once again.
> Shurry
All of the Garifs will be grouped up and staring at the cockatrice in the
western portion of the Lull of the Land. Speak with the Garif Herder next to
Shurry, then speak with Shurry. Talk to the Garif Herder again and tell him
that "It came from Giza Plains." He will ask that you tell the Great-chief
about this visitor. In the Elderknoll, tell Great-chief Uball-Ka about the
cockatrice. He will give you a ++GIFT OF THE GREAT-CHIEF++ and ask that you
deliver it to the visitor. Give the gift to Shurry then speak with the Garif
Herder. Shurry will run back to Giza Plains and the Garif Herder will hand
over a ++PLATINUM DAGGER++.
> Sassan
The Lost Cactaur side quest must have been performed in order to cross the
river for this part. Go to South Bank Village in the Dalmasca Estersand and
speak to the cockatrice (Sassan) near the orange save crystal. He will tell
you that he wants to go see Torrie but he isn't getting near Nathyl. Walk over
and talk to Tchigri at the dock. Choose to cross the river then choose
"Nathyl" for the person to put on the ferry. Cross back over to the South Bank
Village by talking to Tchigri again and select "No one" when asked. Cross the
river again, only this time, place Arryl on the boat. Travel back to the other
side, choosing "No one" just like before. Talk to Tchigri once again and cross
the river with Sassan this time. Speak with Sassan and Torrie will give you
the ++KOGA BLADE++ as payment when the conversation ends.
> Agytha
Make your way to Archades. Make sure to talk with the cockatrice in the
northeast corner of the Alley of Low Whispers in Old Archades so you don't have
to backtrack to there after speaking with Agytha. Your party must be in
possession of a Sandalwood Chop (see walkthrough in Archades) in order to enter
Grand Arcade via the northwest entrance of Tsenobile. As you approach Agytha,
she will run much Renn, but she is much easier to catch up. She will mention
that she is looking for a mate. Tell her about the cockatrice in the northeast
corner of the Alley of Low Whispers in Old Archades if you have spoken with it.
She will be overjoyed and start to run off then run back and hand over a
++TUMULUS++
> Moomer
The final cockatrice is in Balfonheim. Walk over to Sea Breeze Lane and talk
with the Chocobo Wrangler by the fence. Show her the Feather of the Flock.
She will overhear the Moomer while she holds the feather. Speak with Miffled
Moogles as it runs over to the fence. Walk over to Gurdy after speaking with
the Miffled Moogle to start a conversation about the cockatrice. The Miffled
Moogle will give Vaan the ++DEFENDER++. The Miffled Moogle will then walk off
with his trusty "Chocobo".
After returning all the cockatrices to their home in Giza Plains, return to
Giza Plains during The Dry and talk with Terra to receive ++TWO HI-ETHERS++.
Speak with each individual cockatrice after receiving your reward to find out
about their adventures on their way back home.