While calm in appearance, the serenity that blankets the
world is merely a curtain over the turmoil that threatens to surface...
Basic Idea of Final Fantasy VIII(8)
An unprovoked attack against a neighboring country, an assault by a strike team deep
into enemy territory, and a declaration of war against the world plunges a previously
peaceful existence into bitterness and chaos. Thrust into the ensuing madness is a young
man named Squall Leonhart, a cadet in the Garden military academy of Balamb. A lone wolf
by the standards of others, Squall's relentless drive to become the best leads him into
SeeD, an elite mercenary unit. His final test as a graduating cadet of SeeD is to settle
the growing hostilities between the neighboring countries of Galbadia and Dollet. What was
already a confusing set of events takes a turn for the worst when Galbadia begins its
invasion on the rest of the world. For Squall, the turmoil of the world around him is
nothing compared to the turmoil inside of him; his encounter with a free-spirited young
woman named Rinoa Heartilly has turned his well-ordered universe upside down. As an
intense man who thrives in the regimented discipline of the military academy, Squall finds
Rinoa's carefree attitude fascinating. Yet there is no time to ponder these thoughts, for
Galbadia's irrational hostility has been linked to a sorceress named Edea, a powerful
magic user. The job of dealing with this new threat has fallen to Squall and the rest of
SeeD. Focused on this new task, they can only ponder what the future will hold. (Slash: basic idea, lol)
SQUALL LEONHART: The main character in FF8 and a cadet of the
special combat unit SeeD from Balamb Garden Military Academy. Judging by his anti-social
behavior, he appears to be selfish and lacking a sense of team unity. An aloof character
that dislikes having others involved with his affairs, Squall is best described as a lone
wolf.
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RINOA HEARTILLY: A lively, young woman with the ability to touch people's hearts.
Open and honest with her feelings, Rinoa has a tendency to speak her mind without
concealing anything. Driven by ambition, she's known to be stubborn at times.
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LAGUNA LOIRE: An ex-soldier turned journalist, Laguna is a strong willed man with
amazing energy. Out of compasion for the unfortunate, he helps those who are weak, and
destroys those who seek to oppress. Using his pen as a mighty instrument of justice, he
now stands strong against the evils of the world.
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SEIFER ALMASSY: A canidate for SeeD. Although Seifer is a naturally gifted
soldier, his inability to take orders and control his temper has earned him the label of
being problematic. Although recognizing and prasing Squall's abilities and powers, he
nonetheless regards him as his ultimate rival.
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QUISTIS TREPE: A Seed cadet at the age of 15, Quistis now instructs Squall and
his companions at Balamb Garden, Contary to her cool and bold exterior, she is known to
have a difficult time coping with frustration, which sometimes results in her becoming
depressed over trivial matters.
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ZELL DINCHT: An incredible martial artist. Aspiring to become like his
grandfather who was once a soldier, Zell entered Garden at the age of 13. Not being one
that thinks matters through, he is known to act on impulse rather thatn reasoning. At
heart however, he is an honest young man who takes things seriously. (Slash: He's also the coolest!) (FlapJack:
OH YEAH!!!)
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SELPHIE TILMITT: A woman sho seems out of place in a military academy because of
her innocent look and light-hearted personality. Selphie's happy-go-lucky disposition and
laid-back attitude tend to catch others off guard.
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IRVINE KINNEAS: An expert marksman from Galbadia Garden, 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
insensitive and frivolous at first glance, he is in reality, sensitive and serious.
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