~Welcome to the World of Final Fantasy VIII !!~
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Map of the Final Fantasy VIII world







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Game Synopsis:

In a time of both sophisticated technology and powerful magic, an evil sorceress corrupts the world's largest military power through manipulation and deception, enslaving mankind to do her bidding. Her goal is not something as simple as world domination; but to completely conquer all of space and time.

To counter the turn of events, various leaders head combat training schools, known as Gardens, that turn out elite fighting forces. Known as SeeDs, they defend, serve, and protect humankind from the sorceress. The sole purpose of these academies is to vanquish the sorceress and save humanity as we know it, although they take many other assignments for the right price.

A small, loose-knit group of SeeD graduates find themselves wrapped in a much bigger endeavor than simple military combat. Now, a gunblade specialist, together with a diverse group of young heroes, must set aside his fears, face the emotions he's run from, and become the leader that he never wanted to be.

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Main Characters




Age: 17
Height: 5' 8"
Weapon: Gunblade
Birthdate :August 23rd
Keeping a somewhat quiet profile, this expressionless and distant teenager devotes his future development in Balamb. Though his ambition isn't shortsided, his team spirit is very much lacking. Equipped with a gunblade, a combined sword and gun, and eager to join the elite military organization known as SeeD, Squall is thrown into the mysterious conspiracy of rivalry in a world soon to be plaqued by chaos.




Age: 17
Height: 5' 5"
Weapon: Gloves
Birthdate: March 17th
Growing up as an undisciplined "rich boy", Zell joined the Balamb Military Academy at the ripe age of 13 to follow in his grandfather's footsteps as a proud and powerful soldier. His honor and integrity fit his military ideals like a glove. Though he may be short tempered, Zell does possess a thick sense-of-humor. Through his rough attitude and stagnant experience, Zell is a martial arts master and powerful warrior.




Age: 17
Height: 6'
Weapon: Rifle
Birthdate: November 24th
A loner from Galbadia Garden, Irvine is known throughout SeeD as being the best sharpshooter. His impressive shooting accuracy and gun skills are unmatched and seem as equally tuned as his reputation with the ladies. Irvine accompanies Squall and his party on a SeeD mission where his skills are required. Although Irvine appears cool and collected on the outside, his sensitivity and seriousness make him charming.




Age: 18
Height: 5' 6"
Weapon: Chain Whip
Birthdate: October 4th
Joining SeeD at the ripe young age of 15, Quistis' excellent fighting abilities quickly earned her a position at the Garden as a teacher. Well respected throughout the academy, Quistis' devoted students huddle together as "Trepies." Though she has a bold and sharp exterior, her soul is wretched with frustration that makes her vulnerable to the sorrow deep within her heart.




Age:17
Height: 5' 3 1/2"
Weapon: Blaster Edge
Birthdate: March 3rd
Although somewhat shy, Rinoa is very straightforward and honest with those around her. Her tenderness, warm-hearted nature, and kind compassion makes her very endearing. She originates from a forest town called Timber, fighting for their independence against the control from Galbadia. Her initial contact with SeeD starts through Seifer, but her feelings become more directed towards someone else.




Age: 18
Height: 6' 1"
Weapon: Gunblade
Birthdate: December 22nd
Though his skills make him a powerful warrior, his lack of authority and incredibly high ego feed his irresponsibility, eventually losing his right to join SeeD. He considers Squall his rival and continually "shows off" in order to ease the pain of his own failure. Head of Balamb Garden's Disciplinary Committee, Seifer is more of a bully than a true law enforcer.




Age: 17
Height: 5' 1 1/2"
Weapon: Nunchaku
Birthdate: July 16th
Although she exhibits brute force and total devotion to SeeD, Selphie's kind heart and laid-back attitude seem inexhaustable. Transfering from Trabia Garden, Selphie quickly blends in with her new surroundings. Selphie becomes easily intimidating to Squall by exhibiting a fiesty flare, but her courageous, take-charge personage become respected among her classmates and the group.




Age: Unknown
Height: 5' 5"
Weapon: Unknown
Birthdate: Unknown
A mysterious sorceress obsessed with power. Her lure of control has strongly grasped the Galbadian Army, shifting an enormous amount of power in their favor. With the army at her command and a government conspiracy surrounding her name, the world is gripped in confusion and terror. Her plans are unknown, yet SeeD has learned of her reign and are dispatched to eliminate her.




Age: 27
Height: 5' 9"
Weapon: Machine Gun
Birthdate: January 3rd
Once a proud Galbadian soldier, Laguna later becomes a successful and determined journalist. Among his friends and comrades, Laguna is a well-respected and optimistic figure, fueled with a passion to assist those in need and fight those who force oppression. His good heart and genuine ambition fall prey to a much bigger concern in his life... Where is Elle?




Age: 25
Height: 7'
Weapon: Harpoon
Birthdate: February 25th
Sporting a scar as a result of an old war injury and looking rough and tough on the exterior, Ward has a kind heart and follows closely with his friends and comrades, Laguna and Kiros.




Age: 23
Height: 6' 4"
Weapon: Katals
Birthdate: July 6th
A close friend to Laguna and devoted comrade, serving alongside him in the Galbadia Army. Though more refined than Ward, Kiros' faith and trust is an equal component of their overall companionship.




Age: 17 & 18
Height: 5' 8" & 6' 4"
Weapon: Pinwheel & Staff
Birthdate: Unknown
Though mostly quiet and only spurting loud, single words as a means of communication, Fujin has the strength, power, and demeanor of any male warrior. She stands beside Seifer and Raijin as an element of their "posse." However, Raijin is very outspoken, rash, and self-centered. Also a part of Balamb's Disciplinary Committee, Raijin tags along with his posse to enforce Garden rules.
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Minor Characters




Name: Ellone
Age: Unknown
Ellone is a mysterious girl and the missing "Sis" of Squall's past. She has the ability to send a person's consciousness back in time and into the body of another, so they can experience and influence the actions of that person. She uses this talent to send Squall's party into Laguna's past adventures, hoping that they would alter the past; however, she eventually realizes that her abilities can only view history, not alter it. Ultimecia needs this power to achieve time compression, so she uses the Galbadian military to find her. After Ellone's parents were killed by Galbadian soldiers, she lived with Raine until she was captured by Esthar. She shares a close relationship with her adoptive uncle, Laguna, who rescues her from Esthar. After Raine's death, she moves to Cid's orphanage before following him to Balamb Garden. (taken from wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Characters_of_Final_Fantasy_VIII )






Name:Raine (LeonHart) Loire
Age: early mid-20s
Height: 5'5-5'7
Bloodtype: AB or A
Birthplace: Winhill
Occupation: Bar Keeper

-Raine is a young lady who has spent her life in Winhill with her adopted daughter, Ellone. Raine acts very lovingly towards Elle but is also strict with her, and wants nothing but the best out of her. She finds the clumsy Galbidian Soldier, Laguna, wounded and ends up taking care of him. After she nursed him back to health, Laguna decided to stay in Winhill and help Raine with things, mostly Elle. Love didn't come at first for them, but it was actually the kind of love that slowly developes as two people got to know each other more. Later on, Laguna asks her to marry him (which was shown at the end of the game) and she accepts. Sadly, Laguna left her to rescue Ellone which took a very long time and Raine tragically died while he was away.