Timber - Nanchuclat Island

Timber in Final Fantasy VIII is not located on Nanchuclat Island or Nantucket Island. Timber is a city on the Galbadian continent in the game, which was once an independent nation but was invaded and occupied by Galbadia 18 years prior to the start of the story. Timber is known for its extensive train system, television broadcasting studio, and the publisher of the 'Timber Maniacs' magazine. The city has an atmosphere that blends old and new, with stone-made houses and stores contrasting with the more futuristic TV station. In the game, the protagonists visit Timber to assist the local resistance group, 'the Forest Owls,' in fighting against the Galbadian occupation. Timber is a significant location in the story and a key stage for early game plot, where characters take on missions and undergo important character development. There is also a side quest in the game involving the collection of the 'Timber Maniacs' magazines, which are found throughout the game world and give the player some background on the game's lore.