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guardian force (gf)

Guardian Forces are mystical entities (generally beasts of some kind) that can be summoned by their respective keeper to aid in battle. They are commandable, though also autonomous, and are useful to expend when at risk. Often possessing elemental qualities, GFs can be trained to harness useful abilites, which can then be passed on to the keeper. Thus GFs are useful in and out of battle. During Final Fantasy VIII it was revealed that GFs can negatively affect long-term memory - hence how the heroes (excluding Rinoa) did not recognise each other from their childhood at Edea's Orphanage - however, for FFVIII-2, this side-effect no longer remains (Dr. Odine did something or other...).

The original GFs from Final Fantasy VIII are not usable by students - they are all owned by the Gardens. Instead, cadets and SeeDs may choose to keep a limited number of new GFs, all monsters/summons from other Final Fantasy games.

the original gfs

From left to right, top to bottom: Quetzacotl, Shiva, Ifrit, Siren, Brothers, Diablos, Carbuncle, Leviathan, Pandemona, Cerberus, Alexander, Doomtrain, Bahamut, Cactuar, Tonberry, Eden

the new gfs

important information

GFs are allocated according to the level of each person's primary character (see Stats System)

All GFs must be named - they cannot keep their breed name (Ramuh, Mistmare, etc.)

Unlike in Final Fantasy VIII, GFs can be controlled in battle, and have limit breaks. Interpret the given information on each GF as you wish.

GFs don't have to be just for battle - you could role play them in a scenario outside battle, perhaps to aid a character in a tricky situation or a social setting.

GFs are not "owned" and do not have "masters", so bear in mind that they do not like to feel controlled.

On occasion, the original GFs may be "loaned" to characters, otherwise they are only available to staff.
Those who possess a highly advanced level of magical knowledge and power can learn and use a skill to lure a GF from another person, against the will of its keeper, whether to banish it or utilise its power. This skill is called Guardian Prolectum, something very few people have ever possessed. There is also a counter to this, Occluprolectum, also a highly advanced magick.

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