Passaj

Passaj is a mountainous town seen in Golden Sun: Dark Dawn with two defining features: first is the Zol mine below it; second, the Alchemy Forge located within. It is located in Ei-Jei.

Description
Passaj is a small community found atop a large mountain mine. Their elders know much lore, as the town's heritage is rather rich, since it was founded by the Exathi. It is governed by Bogho. Passaj's encyclopedia entry reads as follows:


 * "The Exathi descendants in this town mine the floating ore, zol. Passaj is said to have gotten its name because it is, or was, a mountain passage of some sort."

Story
Passaj is home to smiths who mine zol. They seek to revive their Alchemy Forge, but even after the Golden Sun event, were unable to activate it. Even Kraden, who had once visited, was unable to repair it. When Matthew and co arrive, they are able to restart the Forge thanks to their party containing a Mars Adept, namely, Tyrell. However, restarting it was insufficient, as the Sol Mask was required to completely reactivate the Forge. This mask was held in a labyrinth below Kaocho, who were warlike and had attempted to conquer Passaj in the past (though had failed). Eventually, Matthew and co manage to retrieve the mask and reignite the Forge, revitalising Passaj and the entire area of Ei-Jei at the same time. However, to use the Forge as a mode of transport, they need to set the Forge in reverse, a feat only possible with the Ice Queen Stone, which Matthew's group eventually finds and uses to leave to Craggy Peak.

During the Grave Eclipse, Passaj is one of the few areas that remain safe, due to the walls erected by the re-ignition of the Alchemy Forge.

Vendors
Passaj's inn is located in the middle of the camp, between the entrance and the item vendor, and costs 8 coins per party member.


 * Note: Weapons and Armor do not become available until after the Sol Mask is recovered.

Collectibles

 * Brand, after re-igniting the Alchemy Forge, it becomes possible to obtain Brand via jumping from the walls that form. Brand is located just south of Passaj.
 * Zol Ring, after re-igniting the Alchemy Forge, solve the puzzle in the Weapon and Armor vendor's room to be given a Zol Ring.
 * Ivy, during the Grave Eclipse, enter the Inn, give a rag (found in Passaj) to the woman on the bed, she will go around the back of the Inn. Follow her and talk to one of the men she confronts, he will offer to follow your party. Head to the room with the elevator and go to the westernmost wall, the man will mine out some zol ore from the wall and reveal Ivy.