Al-Cid Margrace

Al-Cid Margrace is a recurring character in the Ivalice Alliance. A member of the ruling family of Rozarria, he is a romantic man with a heavy Spanish accent. However, behind his romantic gestures is a man well aware of the world and its workings. Al-Cid is a gentleman of fortune who has no tolerance for those who intend to harm women.

Final Fantasy XII
In Final Fantasy XII, he is first encountered in the Temple of Kiltia in Mt. Bur-Omisace. Always following behind him is a maid, perpetually silent, and always willing to carry anything he hands her. During the end credits, one of the Yoshida sketches shows that Al-Cid has four maids, although this idea may have been abandoned later on. Al-Cid wants there to be peace between Rozarria and Archadia. As such, he is in talks with Larsa for a peaceful resolution between the two empires. However, with Emperor Gramis' assassination, he is forced to change his plans. When Larsa leaves with Gabranath in an attempt to ensure peace on Mt. Bur-Omisace, Judge Bergan attacks with Al-Cid defending himself from the Judge's troops as the Grand Kiltias was murdered by Bergan himself. Exhausted from his fight as Bergan was defeated by her and her group, Al-Cid offers Ashe to accompany him back to Rozarria for her safety, but she declines. Respecting her choice, Al-Cid departs to Rozarria, to continue his best to keep war from breaking out.

The party meet Al-Cid one last time at Balfonheim Port, where he tells the party that a great battle is about to begin, the Resistance and Rozarria against Archadia, and the battle field will be Dalmasca. He then leaves, asking Ashe to visit Rozarria sometime.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift


Al-Cid returns as a playable character in Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift. He uses a gun as his weapon, and his set job, Agent, revolves around protecting women. You must complete the mission, 'Dashing Duel', before you complete the game. Once you complete the game check the notices in the pub and then go to Targ Wood to get him as a recruit.

Etymology
The name of Al-Cid is likely inspired by the historical Spanish hero El Cid during the Taifa wars in al-Andalus. The term "El Cid" comes from Al Sayid, which means "The Lord" in Arabic.

Al-Cid Margrace