Cloud of Darkness/Dissidia NT

The Cloud of Darkness is a warrior of Spiritus in Dissidia Final Fantasy NT and its arcade version, representing Final Fantasy III. It is a Vanguard-type character fighting using its tentacles.

The Cloud of Darkness's default player name is Nameless Wraith, and its manikin counterpart has been renamed Illusory Apparition.

Appearance

 * Abyssal Abhorrence I - Default coloration. An updated version of its original design by Yoshitaka Amano. The main body now takes on "empty" eyes when performing certain attacks. This is more noticeable during its pre-battle and post-battle poses.
 * Abyssal Abhorrence II - 1st alternate coloration. An updated version of its "Dark Robe" attire from the PlayStation Portable (PSP) games. The inlay of its cape is now purple, and the rest of its body coverings are blue, matching the color of its cape.
 * Abyssal Abhorrence III - 2nd alternate coloration. An updated version of Cloud of Darkness's "Lucent Robe" attire from Dissidia 012. The design of its body coverings and Fey Tentacles are now identical to its base appearance, but with the tentacles changing depending on which weapon is equipped.


 * 1st Alternate Costume
 * Lucent Robe I - Default coloration. A revamped version of Cloud of Darkness's 2nd alternate costume from Dissidia 012. The Cloud of Darkness's main body is given a more feminine appearance, with longer and straighter hair colored white to pink, and a white tri-shaped frame that replaces the cape. The body itself changes, with the eyes remaining red, the white clothing vaguely resembling a robe with gold accents, additional blue body markings on its left side, and demonic gray legs.
 * Lucent Robe II - 1st alternate coloration. Recolors the main body's hair black to purple, the frame yellow, and the clothing black with white accents.
 * Lucent Robe III - 2nd alternate coloration. Recolors the main body's hair white to purple, the frame black, and the clothing white with silver accents.

Equipment
The Cloud of Darkness's weapons are its tentacles:
 * Fey Tentacles - Default weapons. According to the Cloud of Darkness's museum profile in the PSP games, the tentacles have minds of their own and the main body speaks for all three, thus referring to itself as "we".
 * Voracious Tentacles - 1st alternate weapons. The tentacles become thorn-filled flowers with the purple flower acting as the head and the thorns as the tentacles. The inside of the flower has two orange petals, which act as and resemble a gaping mouth for the tentacle heads.
 * Grim Tentacles - 2nd alternate weapons. The tentacles become demons with the horned black skulls acting as the head, and light blue energy as the tentacles. The left tentacle has two horns, while the right tentacle has a single horn.
 * Destructive Tentacles - 3rd alternate weapons. The tentacles resemble the Ahriman monsters. The main Ahriman bodies are dark yellow, and act as the tentacle's heads, along with its claws, mini horns, purple wings, red markings, and signature eyeballs that have black sclera and red irises. Its thin tails function as the tentacles.

The Cloud of Darkness's alternate weapons have not appeared in any Final Fantasy game prior, and are original for the Dissidia series. The Destructive Tentacles' resemblance to the Ahriman refers to Cloud of Darkness's first series appearance as a boss in Final Fantasy III.

Story
The Cloud of Darkness returns to World B, having been summoned by Spiritus as one of his chosen warriors. The Cloud of Darkiness accompanies Kefka and Sephiroth to Spiritus's domain, commenting to the Sephiroth that Kefka hasn't changed since the last war. The Cloud of Darkness is present when Spiritus challenges Materia and her champions.

The Cloud of Darkness isn't seen again until the Warrior of Light, Cecil, and Noctis arrive at Spiritus's domain to communicate with Materia via a communication portal. After Spiritus urges Materia to set aside their differences for the sake of the greater good, the Cloud of Darkness explains to Materia about Shinryu and the planesgorgers, saying the world will not last long if they are not all defeated. Materia agrees, and implores them to make a final stand together.

The Cloud of Darkness participates in the final battle, assisting Ultimecia in her onslaught against Terra and Y'shtola. The two are cut off by Shantotto just as they are about to combine their magic into one powerful spell. When Shinryu awakens, the Cloud of Darkness turns its attention to fighting the dragon god, ultimately defeating it with everyone's combined efforts. With the battle over, the Cloud of Darkness returns to its own world, leaving behind a crystal imbued with its essence for Spiritus to use in its place.

Gameplay

 * Type: Vanguard - After a certain amount of time, Cloud of Darkness becomes flooded with darkness, allowing its Bravery attacks to be buffed when is held. Unleashing a charged attack resets the timer.
 * EX Skill: Umbral Torrent - Become flooded with darkness and gain the ability to use Zero-Form Particle Beam.

Gallery
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