MOONLIGHT

Cecil Harvey FF IV / Dissidia

[highnunh]

For the purpose of character-building, feel free to send an ask regarding anything you would like to know about my character.

[baltusar-blog]

"So you’re one of the heroic types, huh? And a Paladin?"

I wonder…

"You can call me Gil! So we are no longer strangers, might I have your name, too?"

[hallowedvirtue]

"Of course. You may call me Cecil. Good to meet you, Gil. Your parents must have wished on you a great fortune. Ah-- but did you not say chaperon? I take it you are not a Baroner." He jerked his head toward the crowd and began down the bustling road.

[baltusar-blog]

"Thank you! Well, I’ve never really liked sitting still… children have boundless energy and all that, right? Besides, not to toot my own horn, but I’ve got a good head on my shoulders. Your concern is very nice, sir."

[hallowedvirtue]

"If I was not concerned for the safety of a child, I would make for a cold-hearted paladin, wouldn't I? To the Inn, then. And what might be your name, little sir?"

[mysidianwhitemage]

"Really no more than that were needed. The coastal villages really aren’t all that large. All things considered the damage wrought was surprisingly less than would be expected. —We still bicker though. Perhaps not over such petty matters like we did as children, but it does happen… More than I’d like to admit.”

[hallowedvirtue]

"Isn't that natural among siblings? Or even friends. Kain and I would bicker, too, but we were bosom friends until the end. I daresay I'm comforted by it. Maybe you two haven't changed so much even after all these years."

[baltusar-blog]

"Huh? Oh—not really, only… my chaperon said she was bound for the Inn since the journey here was a little tiring, but I’ve completely forgotten which way that was… could I bother you for directions, sir?"

[hallowedvirtue]

"... Yes, of course. I know Baron like the back of my hand. But why would you wander astray from your chaperon? You must be careful whenst wandering a bustling town as Baron."

[mysidianwhitemage]

"Just as I thought." [/chuckles] "Ah, well we appear to have some unspoken rule between us. One must remain in the village while the other is away. For stability sake. I took with me a mixture of capable mages, a group no more than five might I add."

[hallowedvirtue]

"No more than five? I'm impressed! My, you two have matured so quickly... seems like an eyeblink ago, you two were a pair of bickering children! Although, even after the two of you marry off and have children, I think you will ever in my heart remain the young twins that mounted Ordeals with me."

[mysidianwhitemage]

"I guess we all need to learn how to relax a little. You are keeping well though? I mean I’m sure there are those with you who would not allow you to fall so unwell…”

[hallowedvirtue]

"Yes, Rosa would chastise me were I not to keep up well. Her attention to detail is incredible! The minute my demeanor goes even the slightest sore, she takes note and changes it for the better. I would rather say it is she who keeps me well. And you, Porom? I trust Palom has been looking out for you, but who was it that kept you company on the Coast?"

[mysidianwhitemage]

"Oh he defers to me on matters regarding it’s interior, but otherwise it is all him, he really is becoming quite the architect. —Ah, it was more out of necessity than having been called away. The coastal villages required aid after some rather nasty weather.”

[hallowedvirtue]

"You've had your hands full then, the both of you. I've been busy myself with tax reform among other things. I'm sorry I couldn't visit sooner. I'd meant to write, but the time got away from me. Seems I've arrived in Mysidia just in time to have caught you, then."

[mysidianwhitemage]

"Ah well that is another of Palom’s creations I’m afraid, I myself have not long returned from the coast."

[hallowedvirtue]

"Is that so? Good on him, but... It just seems a responsibility more likely delegated to you. So then, you were called away to the Coast? For what? I'm insanely out of touch, aren't I?"

[hallowedvirtue]

okay but i should follow more people to rp with hmmmm

[fuckyeahffboys]

Cecil (FFIV),

[quartercirclejab]

pretty sure this has already been discussed elsewhere, but it’s something i wanted on my blog

Cecil’s original plan was to sneak back into Baron by sea, but his ship is attacked en route by Leviathan (further punishment from the King of Summons for his actions earlier in the game, i’m sure). miraculously, he survives the shipwreck, and in a coincidence that may hint at divine providence, he finds himself washed up on the shores of Mysidia, the very town he personally sacked in the game’s opening cinematic

it’s here that he begins his path to redemption, assisted by townspeople who would have been well within their right to leave him to die in the wilderness

now, every fan of FFIV is probably familiar with the Mysidian Legend, or some variation thereof. every translation of the legend has been different, but they all convey the same message, just with different wording. my personal favorite is the J2e translation:

One born from a dragon’s maw Bearing darkness and light, Shall rise to the heavens Over the still land. The moon’s light eternal Brings a promise to Earth With bounty and grace.

if you look at Mysidia’s landmass from above:

you’ll notice it resembles the head of a dragon

FORESHADOWING

[roboshoujo]

[theatrhythm]

ナデナデ | shiba [pixiv] 

[beauclair]

[hallowedvirtue]

eternalswordrain

"Are you lost, child?"

[hallowedvirtue]

elderinwhite

"How's the Hospital Wing coming along? That is what you're working on, is it not?"