I exist only to kill!
Black Waltz 3
The three Black Waltzes (黒のワルツ, Kuro no Warutsu?) are special, winged black mages manufactured by Zorn and Thorn in Final Fantasy IX to apprehend Princess Garnet. They are many times more powerful than regular black mages, but their vast magical power means they have a shorter life expectancy, and are more volatile in nature.
Contents
- 1 Profile
- 2 Story
- 3 Musical themes
- 4 Merchandise
- 5 Other appearances
- 6 Gallery
- 7 Etymology
- 8 Trivia
Profile[edit | edit source]
Each Black Waltz seems to specialize in a certain element, although they have access to each others'. Black Waltz 1 uses mainly ice-based magic, Black Waltz 2 uses mainly fire-based magic, and Black Waltz 3 uses mainly thunder-based magic.
Story[edit | edit source]
This section in Final Fantasy IX is empty or needs to be expanded. You can help the Final Fantasy Wiki by expanding it.Musical themes[edit | edit source]
The theme "Black Waltz" (黒のワルツ, Kuro no Warutsu?) plays when encountering the Black Waltzes in the game.
Merchandise[edit | edit source]
Black Waltz figures have been released as part of the Final Fantasy Creatures series of action figures.
Other appearances[edit | edit source]
Final Fantasy Dimensions II[edit | edit source]
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Theatrhythm Final Fantasy[edit | edit source]
Black Waltz appears as an enemy in Battle Music Sequences.
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call[edit | edit source]
Black Waltz No.3 appears as an enemy in Battle Music Sequences.
Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade[edit | edit source]
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Final Fantasy Artniks[edit | edit source]
Black Waltz 3 appears in Final Fantasy Artniks.
Pictlogica Final Fantasy[edit | edit source]
Black Waltz 2 appears as a boss.
Final Fantasy Record Keeper[edit | edit source]
The Black Waltzes appear as enemies.
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[edit | edit source]
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Final Fantasy Trading Card Game[edit | edit source]
Black Waltzes appears as a trading cards in Final Fantasy Trading Card Game. Black Waltz 2 is Fire-elemental while Black Waltz 3 is Lightning-elemental.
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Triple Triad[edit | edit source]
Black Waltz 3 and Black Waltz 2 appear on Triple Triad cards in the version playable via Final Fantasy Portal App.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Etymology[edit | edit source]
The waltz is a ballroom dance that is performed to triple time, meaning it will have three beats per measure or some number divisible by three. This is how Zidane knows there are only three Black Waltzes and no more, as Steiner initially feared.
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- The logo of the progressive metal band, the Black Mages, features a Black Waltz. The logo has appeared in all three studio albums released by the band.
- In Final Fantasy XI, a specific player gesture associated with the Black Mage job involves sprouting large black wings and levitating above the ground for several seconds, quite possibly alluding to the Black Waltzes.
