Lunar Cry (Final Fantasy VIII)



The Lunar Cry (月の涙後, Tsuki no Namida) refers to a phenomenon in Final Fantasy VIII where creatures of the Moon - monsters - fall to earth at regular intervals. According to the Final Fantasy VIII Ultimania the cycle began tens of thousands of years ago; a product of gravity, the phenomenon is similar to the pull on the tides; when the moon’s surface reaches saturation point with monsters, it spills and falls to the planet. The monsters can cause damage sufficient to destroy entire nations. The natural flora and fauna may change drastically; it has also been mentioned that creatures can undergo change by being in touch with the monsters of the moon.

Story
It is said that when the Lunatic Pandora is in perfect alignment with the moon, the Lunar Cry can be performed, and monsters will be summoned to wreak infernal havoc on earth. Seifer, under the control of Ultimecia, steers the Pandora towards Tears' Point, uses it to induce the Lunar Cry with the intent of bringing Sorceress Adel's tomb back to Earth. As a result, Esthar is flooded with an untold amount of monsters that overrun the country and Esthar City, causing massive casualties, as well as turning the sky a dark hue of red.

Music
The Lunar Cry sequence Jns9arS5GjU When the Lunar Cry sequence takes place, the track "Tears of the Moon" plays. It is the 18th track of Disc 3 in the Original Soundtrack.