Awakening (Final Fantasy XI)

"Awakening" is the final battle theme of Final Fantasy XI ' s main storyline, playing in the battle against the Shadow Lord at the Castle Zvahl Keep's throne room.

This track's tune is dark and gloomy at start, but soon it rises into a fast-paced theme, giving the impression that the battle is elapsing. After this, the battle cycles between its main tune and a smooth, eerie tune, resembling the track's introduction. While most tracks of this game were composed by Nobuo Uematsu, "Awakening" was composed by Kumi Tanioka.

Dissidia Final Fantasy
"Awakening" is a bonus battle BGM in Dissidia, purchaseable in the PP Catalog for 500 PP after Shade Impulse is cleared. It is usually played as the BGM when fighting Shantotto

Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon
"Guardian of Darkness 2" is a remix of "Awakening", present in this spin-off game. It was arranged by

Final Fantasy XI - Music from the Other Side of Vana'diel
A remix of "Awakening" appears in this compilation album of Final Fantasy XI remixed tracks.