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My favorite area would have to be the Astral Plane in Lusternia. It's one of the most dangerous areas in the game, as it is where the Soulless God Kethuru is sealed away.
The area actually consists of 12 giant metal spheres that float in unpredictable orbits throughout a black void. Every once in awhile two of the orbs will crash into each other, allowing you to jump onto another one. Each orb is associated with an astrological sign; Leo, Taurus, ect.
The descriptions of some of the sphere areas are truly creepy. Three that come to mind are a waterfall of blood, a field of blooming flowers that have fingers for petals, and a blizzard of dandruff. Although they might sound silly, when taken in context with the entire place it is very effective at getting across the 'this place is twisted' message.
Also, each sphere holds a power node that can be tapped to fill your power reserves and drain power into you City's nexus. Each node has a limited amount of power and recharges slowly, though, and every time you drain one pulse a monster will materialize on the sphere and attack you. On Taurus you have to fight three headed bulls, for example.
Another favorite, also in Lusternia, is the Tainted Plane of Nil. Nil is basically Hell; it was once and angelic plane, but was corrupted by Kethuru's touch. I'll post some samples.
The Demon Lord Gorgulu:
The Demon Lord Nifilhema:
The Weeping Amaranth:
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