Mateus (Ivalice)

Mateus, The Corrupt
Mateus, the Esper of Ice, represents the Zodiac sign of Pisces, the Fish. Very fitting, as Mateus does look like a giant fish.

He is also referred to as the Meena Ascendant.

Biography
From the Clan Primer in Final Fantasy XII:

"Scion of darkness ruling and protecting those who live in the underworld, in opposition to Lahabrea the Abyssal Celebrant and scion of light.  In the course of his rule, he submitted to avarice, and the darkness took his heart, transforming him until he was both evil and corrupt. Then in his cowardice did he bind a Goddess of the Demesne of Ice, and using her as a living shield, he challenged the gods. '' Defeated before their might, he fell screaming into the depths of hell, there to be imprisoned for eternity."

Location
Mateus is found in the Stilshrine of Miriam, guarding the sword left there by King Raithwall. Odd, considering his profile says he was sealed in hell. The gods probably put him there so he could still serve a purpose.

He is one of the 5 Espers obtained during the main storyline.

Attacks
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Flash-Freeze
An Ice Elemental attack. Like your standard higher level Blizzard spell.

Frostwave
An Ice Elemental attack, and Mateus' ultimate attack. Diving under the water, Mateus twirls his spear, charging it up. Then, taking aim, he throws it to the surface, causing a giant pillar of water to rise. This immediately freezes, then shatters, damaging all enemies in range.

License Information

 * Required License Points - 25 LP
 * Required Mist Carts - 1

Technicks

 * Libra

Magicks

 * None

Passive

 * Penetrate Reflect

Other Appearances

 * As a Totema in Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
 * In Tactics Advance, Mateus was the woman. This is what has caused the confusion about Mateus' gender in Final Fantasy XII. She was the Human Totema.