Sorceress War

The Sorceress War refers to a war in Final Fantasy VIII, occurring approximately 17 years prior to the events of the game.

The Sorceress Adel eventually gained more and more power, and used her mighty magic to enslave the people of the world. Her capital was Esthar, using the advanced technology to her advantage. Many children were orphaned during the war, among them Squall Leonhart, Zell Dincht, Irvine Kinneas, Selphie Tilmitt, Quistis Trepe and Seifer Almasy. However, Adel's powers were beginning to fade, and she looked for a girl to pass on her powers to. Laguna Loire used the girl Ellone, who was Adel's primary target for this, to trap Adel, and ended the war.