Black Waltz



The three Black Waltzes are special, winged black mages manufactured by Zorn and Thorn in Final Fantasy IX to apprehend Princess Garnet. They are many times more powerful than regular black mages, but the large amount of magical power they possess means they have a shorter life expectancy and are significantly more volatile in nature.

Each Black Waltz seems to specialize in a certain element, although they have access to each others'. Black Waltz 1 uses mainly ice-based magic, Black Waltz 2 uses mainly fire-based magic, and Black Waltz 3 uses mainly thunder-based magic.


 * Black Waltz 1
 * Black Waltz 2
 * Black Waltz 3

Musical Themes
The theme "Black Waltz" plays when encountering the Black Waltzes in the game.

Merchandise
Black Waltz figures have been released as part of the Final Fantasy Creatures series of action figures.

Final Fantasy Artniks
Black Waltz 3 appears in Final Fantasy Artniks.

Final Fantasy Trading Card Game
Black Waltz 3 has a trading card in Final Fantasy Trading Card Game.

Etymology
The is a ballroom dance that is performed to triple time, meaning it will have three beats per measure or some number divisible by three. This is how Zidane knows there are only three Black Waltzes and no more, as Steiner initially feared.

Trivia

 * The logo of the progressive metal band, the Black Mages, features a Black Waltz. The logo has appeared in all three studio albums released by the band.
 * In Final Fantasy XI, a specific player gesture associated with the Black Mage job involves sprouting large black wings and levitating above the ground for several seconds, quite possibly alluding to the Black Waltzes.