The story in this game is one of love, betrayal, redemption, and enlightenment. Set on the backdrop of a world ruled by an evil sorceress named Edea, the story revolves around a young man named Squall Leonheart.
At the forefront of a rising tide of violence brought on by the sorceress's home nation of Galbadia's war declaration is a SeeD cadet named Squall Leonheart. Serious to a fault, Squall has earned himself the reputation of being a lone wolf. A chance encounter with the free-spirited Rinoa Heartilly, however, turns his universe upside down. Having thrived on discipline, Squall finds Rinoa's carefree attitude fascinating. Yet there is no time to ponder these thoughts, for the job of dealing with the sorceress behind Galbadia's irrational hostility has fallen to SeeD and to Squall.
SeeD is a term for the special military unit trained in institutions called Gardens. The job of SeeDs, is to destroy the sorceress. As Squall works toward this goal, his love for Rinoa grows and his attitude about life and his mission changes drastically. Squall's comrades become good friends and his mission will take him all over the known world and even into outer space.
Part sci-fi, part fantasy, part love story, and pure action make the plot and story of this game one force to be reckoned with. Mysterious questions will be answered, love will blossom, vengence will be carried out, and a mission will be completed....
Squall Leonheart
Age: 17 Height: 5'8"
The taciturn and reluctant hero. A cadet in SeeD, the special combat unit of the Balamb Garden Military Acadamey. His aloof and anti-social behavior makes him appear selfish and lacking a sense of team unity. Squall dislikes having others involved in his affairs, and is best described as a lone wolf.
Seifer Almasy
Age: 18 Height: 6'2"
Squall's rival who causes havoc within Garden. A candidate for SeeD. Although Seifer is a naturally gifted soldier, his inability to take orders and control his temper has earned him the label of "problematic". Although recognizing and praising Squall's abilities, Seifer regards him as his ultimate rival.
Rinoa Heartilly
Age: 17 Height: 5'3 1/2"
A beautiful and spirited young woman. A lively individual whith the ability to touch people's hearts. Open and honest with her feelings, she speaks her mind without reservation. Driven by her ambitions, she can be difficult at times.
Quistis Trepe
Age: 18 Height: 5'6"
A top-notch member of SeeD who serves as Squall's instructor. A SeeD cadet at the age of 15, Quistis now instructs Squall and his companions at Balamb Garden. Contrary to her cool exterior, she occasionally has a difficult time coping with frustration, and as a result can become depressed over trivial matters.
Selphie Tilmitt
Age: 17 Height: 5' 1 1/2"
A spunky young woman with a carfree spirit. Selphie seems out of place in a military academy because of her innocent appearance and light-hearted personality. Her happy-go-lucky disposition and laid-back attitude tend to catch others off guard.
Zell Dincht
Age: 17 Height: 5'5"
A Garden Cadet with unsurpassed martial arts skills. Aspiring to become like his grandfather who was once a soldier, Zell entered Garden at the age of 13. Not being one to think matters through, he is known to act on impulse rather than reasoning. At heart however, he is an honest, dedicated young man.
Irvine Kinneas
Age: 17 Height: 6'0"
An expert gunman and consummate lady's man. Irvine is known as the "Best shooter in Garden". His reputation for cherishing the company of women is almost as well known as his accuracy with a gun. Although he seems to be uncaring and frivolous at first glance, he is sensitive and serious.
The Sorceress Edea
Age: ?? Height: ??
The ruler of Galbadia's military war effort. Little is known of the sorceress Edea, save that she is as powerful as she is beautiful. She acts as if possesed and is Squall's ultimate target.
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