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|name = Edge (Edward) Geraldine
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|name=Edge (Edward) Geraldine
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|image = [[File:Edge art.jpg|210px|Artwork by Yoshitaka Amano.]]
  
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|release=FFIV
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|sprite = [[File:Edge Geraldine menu.png|32px|Menu portrait (SNES).]] [[File:Edge GBA Menu.gif|28px|Portrait (GBA/Mobile).]] [[File:EdgePortraitDS.png|32px|Portrait (DS).]] [[File:FF4PSP Edge Portrait.png|32px|Portrait (PSP).]] [[File:EdgePortraitFF4TAY.png|29px|Portrait in ''The After Years''.]] [[File:Edge-PSP-Portrait.PNG|32px|Portrait in ''The After Years'' (PSP).]] [[File:Edge portrait tay android.png|32px|Portrait in ''The After Years'' (iOS).]]<hr/>[[File:Edge Geraldine battle.png|20px|Battle sprite (SNES/PS).]] [[File:EdgeAdvanceSprite.PNG|20px|Edge's sprite (GBA).]] [[File:EdgeMobBattle.png|20px|Battle sprite (Mobile).]] [[File:FF4PSP-EdgeSprite.png|20px|Battle sprite in ''The Complete Collection''.]] [[File:After Edge Sprite.PNG|20px|Battle sprite in ''The After Years''.]] [[File:TAYPSP-EdgeSprite.png|24px|Battle sprite in ''The After Years'' (PSP).]]<hr/>[[File:Edge-SNES-FieldSprite.gif|Field sprite (SNES/PS).]] [[File:Edge-GBA-FieldSprite.gif|Field sprite (GBA).]] [[File:FF4 PSP Edge Field.png|28px|Field sprite (PSP).]] [[File:TAY Edge Field.png|24px|Field sprite in ''The After Years'' (Wii).]] [[File:TAY PSP Edge Field.png|28px|Field sprite in ''The After Years'' (PSP).]]
  
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|japanese=エドワード・『エッジ』・ジェラルダイン
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|jpname = Edward "Edge" Geraldine
  
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|romaji=Edowādo "Ejji" Jerarudain
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|japanese = エドワード・『エッジ』・ジェラルダイン
  
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|lit=Edward "Edge" Geraldine
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|romaji = Edowādo "Ejji" Jerarudain
  
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|japaneseva = Hiroya Ishimaru
  
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EdgeDS.jpg|Final Fantasy IV
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|englishva = Taliesin Jaffe
  
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|job = Ninja
  
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|skill = Dart/Throw, Sneak/Steal, Ninja/Ninjutsu, Smash & Grab/Mug (''The After Years'')
  
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|portrait=[[File:Edge Geraldine menu.png|32px|Menu portrait (SNES).]] [[File:Edge GBA Menu.gif|28px|Portrait (GBA/Mobile).]] [[File:EdgePortraitDS.png|32px|Portrait (DS).]] [[File:FF4PSP Edge Portrait.png|32px|Portrait (PSP).]] <hr/>[[File:EdgePortraitFF4TAY.png|29px|Portrait in ''The After Years''.]] [[File:Edge-PSP-Portrait.PNG|32px|Portrait in ''The After Years'' (PSP).]] [[File:Edge portrait tay android.png|32px|Portrait in ''The After Years'' (iOS/Android/Steam).]]
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|birthplace = Eblan
  
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|sprite=[[File:Edge Geraldine battle.png|20px|Battle sprite (SNES/PS).]] [[File:EdgeAdvanceSprite.PNG|20px|Edge's sprite (GBA).]] [[File:EdgeMobBattle.png|20px|Battle sprite (Mobile).]] [[File:FF4PSP-EdgeSprite.png|20px|Battle sprite in ''The Complete Collection''.]] [[File:After Edge Sprite.PNG|20px|Battle sprite in ''The After Years''.]] [[File:TAYPSP-EdgeSprite.png|24px|Battle sprite in ''The After Years'' (PSP).]]<hr/>[[File:Edge-SNES-FieldSprite.gif|Field sprite (SNES/PS).]] [[File:Edge-GBA-FieldSprite.gif|Field sprite (GBA).]] [[File:FF4 PSP Edge Field.png|28px|Field sprite (PSP).]] [[File:TAY Edge Field.png|24px|Field sprite in ''The After Years'' (Wii).]] [[File:TAY PSP Edge Field.png|28px|Field sprite in ''The After Years'' (PSP).]]
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|age = 26 (''Final Fantasy IV'')<br/>27 (''Interlude'')<br/>43 (''The After Years'')
  
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|home=[[Eblan]]
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|Weight = 112 lbs. (51 kg)
  
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|affiliation=Eblan
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|hand = Ambidextrous
  
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|occupation=Prince
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|race=[[Human]]
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|gender=Male
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|ffiv type=playable
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|ffiv job=[[Ninja (job)|Ninja]]
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|ffiv skill=[[Throw (ability)|Throw]], [[Steal]], [[Ninjutsu (Final Fantasy IV)|Ninjutsu]]
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|ffiv weapon=[[Final Fantasy IV weapons#Katana|Katana]], [[Final Fantasy IV weapons#Daggers|daggers]], [[Final Fantasy IV weapons#Boomerangs|boomerangs]], [[Final Fantasy IV weapons#Claw|claws]] (2D only)
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|ffiv armor=[[Final Fantasy IV armor#Clothes|Clothes]], [[Final Fantasy IV armor#Helmets|helmets]], [[Final Fantasy IV armor#Gauntlets|gauntlets]]
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|ivcci job=Ninja
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|ivcci skill=Throw, Steal, [[Ninjutsu (Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-)|Ninjutsu]]
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|ivcci weapon=[[Final Fantasy IV -Interlude- weapons#Katana|Katana]], [[Final Fantasy IV -Interlude- weapons#Daggers|daggers]], [[Final Fantasy IV -Interlude- weapons#Boomerangs|boomerangs]], [[Final Fantasy IV -Interlude- weapons#Claw|claws]]
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|ivcci armor=[[Final Fantasy IV -Interlude- armor#Clothes|Clothes]], [[Final Fantasy IV -Interlude- armor#Helmets|helmets]], [[Final Fantasy IV -Interlude- armor#Gauntlets|gauntlets]]
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|ivtay type=playable
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|ivtay job=Ninja
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|ivtay skill=Throw, [[Mug]], [[Ninjutsu (The After Years)|Ninjutsu]]
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|ivtay weapon=[[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years weapons#Katana|Katana]], [[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years weapons#Daggers|daggers]], [[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years weapons#Boomerangs|boomerangs]], [[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years weapons#Claws|claws]]
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|ivtay armor=[[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years armor#Clothes|Clothes]], [[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years armor#Helmets|helmets]], [[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years armor#Gauntlets|gauntlets]]
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|designer=[[Yoshitaka Amano]]
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{{Q|You think our rage a weakness? Then let me show you... how wrong you are!|Edge to Rubicante}}
  
{{Q|You think our rage a weakness? Then let me show you... how wrong you are!|Edge to Rubicante}}
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He is the prince of [[Eblan]] and a skilled [[Ninja (job)|ninja]]. He is brash and has an inflated ego, and frequently flirts with women. He is kind with a strong sense of right and wrong, and defends his kingdom no matter the price.
  
He is the prince of [[Eblan]] and a skilled [[Ninja (job)|ninja]]. He is brash and has an inflated ego, and frequently flirts with women. He is kind with a strong sense of right and wrong, and defends his kingdom no matter the price.
   
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== Profile ==
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===Appearance===
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=== Appearance ===
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[[File:EdgeDS.jpg|left|230px|Edge's CG render.]]
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[[File:Edge art.jpg|left|thumb|Artwork by [[Yoshitaka Amano]].]]
 
Edge is a young, lean man, with short, slightly spiked silver hair and light-blue eyes. In ''Final Fantasy IV'', Edge wears gray-blue and black armor with a gray cowl covering his mouth and a large gray cape. In ''Final Fantasy IV: The After Years'' Edge retains the cowl but has darker blue clothing on his torso with golden armor on the shoulders and waist, and has a wavier hairstyle. His cape is exchanged for what appears to be [[Rubicante#Final Fantasy IV|Rubicante's]] Cloak of Flame, depicted in Edge's artwork, and can be obtained for him as equipment in the game.
  
Edge is a young, lean man, with short, slightly spiked silver hair and light-blue eyes. In ''Final Fantasy IV'', Edge wears gray-blue and black armor with a gray cowl covering his mouth and a large gray cape. In ''Final Fantasy IV: The After Years'' Edge retains the cowl but has darker blue clothing on his torso with golden armor on the shoulders and waist, and has a wavier hairstyle. His cape is exchanged for what appears to be [[Rubicante#Final Fantasy IV|Rubicante's]] Cloak of Flame, depicted in Edge's artwork, and can be obtained for him as equipment in the game.
   
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===Personality===
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=== Personality ===
 
Edge is rude, hotheaded and stubborn, refusing to give up his pursuit of Rubicante and not backing down from the fight despite being outmatched. He is mean and obnoxious to the party at first, but comes to appreciate their help over time. He has an unrequited crush on [[Rydia]] and flirts with other women occasionally, remarking that Rydia and [[Rosa Joanna Farrell|Rosa]] make "two babes in the party". He has a short temper and uses his rage as a source of power in his rematch with Rubicante, unlocking new [[Ninjutsu (Final Fantasy IV)|Ninjutsu]] skills.
  
Edge is rude, hotheaded and stubborn, refusing to give up his pursuit of Rubicante and not backing down from the fight despite being outmatched. He is mean and obnoxious to the party at first, but comes to appreciate their help over time. He has an unrequited crush on [[Rydia]] and flirts with other women occasionally, remarking that Rydia and [[Rosa Joanna Farrell|Rosa]] make "two babes in the party". He has a short temper and uses his rage as a source of power in his rematch with Rubicante, unlocking new [[Ninjutsu (Final Fantasy IV)|Ninjutsu]] skills.
   
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In ''Final Fantasy IV: The After Years'' Edge is matured, displeased with the [[Eblan Four]]'s insistence to train in peacetime and thinking life would be better without the arts of war Eblan prides itself on. In contrast to their previously seen relationship, it is Edge who calms a panicking Seneschal, worried about his health at his age if he continues, and he leaves the kingdom in the Seneschal's hands when he leaves to investigate the [[Tower of Babil]].
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In ''Final Fantasy IV: The After Years'' Edge is matured, displeased with the [[Eblan Four]]'s insistence to train in peacetime and thinking life would be better without the arts of war Eblan prides itself on. He cares for the Eblan Four, tolerating them and teaching them to survive and value their lives in their missions. In contrast to their previously seen relationship, it is Edge who calms a panicking Seneschal, worried about his health at his age if he continues, and he leaves the kingdom in the Seneschal's hands when he leaves to investigate the [[Tower of Babil]].
   
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== Story ==
 
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=== ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'' ===
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[[File:Edge FMV DS.jpg|thumb|left|Edge in the opening FMV.]]
  
[[File:Edge FMV DS.jpg|thumb|left|Edge in the opening FMV.]]
 
The [[Battle of Eblan|kingdom of Eblan is attacked]] and evacuated to [[Cave of Eblan]], and the [[King and Queen of Eblan|King and Queen]] disappear, thought to have been murdered by Rubicante, the [[Archfiends|Archfiend]] of Fire. Seeking revenge, Edge confronts Rubicante near the entrance to the [[Tower of Babil]] but is overpowered.
  
The [[Battle of Eblan|kingdom of Eblan is attacked]] and evacuated to [[Cave of Eblan]], and the [[King and Queen of Eblan|King and Queen]] disappear, thought to have been murdered by Rubicante, the [[Archfiends|Archfiend]] of Fire. Seeking revenge, Edge confronts Rubicante near the entrance to the [[Tower of Babil]] but is overpowered.
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After Rubicante's defeat, the Seneschal and several guards arrive expecting to find the Archfiend. Edge informs them of the urgency to stop Golbez from collecting all eight Crystals, and that he must help save the world. After asking the Seneschal to look after the kingdom, the party arrives at the room with the seven Crystals, though they fall through a trapdoor and end up escaping by way of an abandoned [[Red Wings]] airship, which Edge names the ''[[Falcon (Final Fantasy IV)|Falcon]]''.
  
After Rubicante's defeat, the Seneschal and several guards arrive expecting to find the Archfiend. Edge informs them of the urgency to stop Golbez from collecting all eight Crystals, and that he must help save the world. After asking the Seneschal to look after the kingdom, the party arrives at the room with the seven Crystals, though they fall through a trapdoor and end up escaping by way of an abandoned [[Red Wings]] airship, which Edge names the ''[[Falcon (Final Fantasy IV)|Falcon]]''.
   
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Appearing in the Underworld, the party heads to the [[Dwarven Castle]] due to being unable to fly over lava. After receiving King [[Giott]]'s orders to find the eighth Crystal in the [[Sealed Cave (Final Fantasy IV)|Sealed Cave]] before Golbez can, the party visits a recovering Cid in the infirmary, who upgrades the ''Falcon'' to withstand lava. Edge is ordered to help out when he is busy talking to Rydia, and Cid can see Edge is infatuated with her.
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Appearing in the Underworld, the party heads to the [[Dwarven Castle]] due to being unable to fly over lava. After receiving King [[King Giott|Giott]]'s orders to find the eighth Crystal in the [[Sealed Cave (Final Fantasy IV)|Sealed Cave]] before Golbez can, the party visits a recovering Cid in the infirmary, who upgrades the ''Falcon'' to withstand lava. Edge is ordered to help out when he is busy talking to Rydia, and Cid can see Edge is infatuated with her.
   
 
After obtaining the Crystal and returning to the entrance, Kain falls under Golbez's mind control and absconds with the Crystal. Following Giott's advice regarding the [[Mysidian Legend]], and after Cid upgrades the ''Falcon'' to drill a way back to the surface, Cecil, Rosa, Rydia, and Edge travel to [[Mysidia (Final Fantasy IV)|Mysidia]] where the [[Elder of Mysidia|Elder]] prays for help. The ''[[Lunar Whale]]'' arrives, and with it, the party travels to the [[Red Moon|Moon]].
  
After obtaining the Crystal and returning to the entrance, Kain falls under Golbez's mind control and absconds with the Crystal. Following Giott's advice regarding the [[Mysidian Legend]], and after Cid upgrades the ''Falcon'' to drill a way back to the surface, Cecil, Rosa, Rydia, and Edge travel to [[Mysidia (Final Fantasy IV)|Mysidia]] where the [[Elder of Mysidia|Elder]] prays for help. The ''[[Lunar Whale]]'' arrives, and with it, the party travels to the [[Red Moon|Moon]].
   
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On the Moon the party finds [[Fusoya]] in the [[Crystal Palace]], a [[Lunarian]] who was awaiting their arrival. After explaining the origins of the conflict, in which [[Zemus]] was controlling Golbez to carry out his deeds on [[Earth (Final Fantasy IV)|Earth]], Fusoya joins the party to neutralize the barrier upon the newly awakened [[Giant of Babil]]. After defeating the Archfiends and disabling the [[CPU (Final Fantasy IV)|CPU]], Fusoya awakens Golbez's memories, and his relation to Cecil is revealed. Golbez and Fusoya leave to fight Zemus, while Kain helps the party escape the falling Giant.
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On the Moon the party finds [[Fusoya]] in the [[Crystal Palace]], a [[Lunarian]] who was awaiting their arrival. After explaining the origins of the conflict, in which [[Zemus]] was controlling Golbez to carry out his deeds on [[Earth (Final Fantasy IV)|Earth]], Fusoya joins the party to neutralize the barrier upon the newly awakened [[Giant of Babil]]. After defeating the Archfiends and disabling the [[CPU (Final Fantasy IV 2D)|CPU]], Fusoya awakens Golbez's memories, and his relation to Cecil is revealed. Golbez and Fusoya leave to fight Zemus, while Kain helps the party escape the falling Giant.
   
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[[File:Edge and Rydia in the wedding ffiv ios.PNG|thumb|left|180px|Edge with Rydia during Cecil and Rosa's wedding (DS/iOS).]]
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[[File:Edge and Rydia in the wedding ffiv ios.PNG|thumb|left|180px|Edge with Rydia during Cecil and Rosa's wedding (3D).]]
 
Although Edge blames Kain for the Giant's appearance, Kain makes amends with Cecil and the three decide to fight Zemus as well. When Rosa and Rydia are ordered to stay behind, Edge tells Rydia, "This is work for grownups", offending her. Rosa and Rydia stay aboard the ship and are allowed to join the battle. The five travel through the [[Lunar Subterrane]] and witness Fusoya and Golbez apparently defeating Zemus. Edge jokingly tells them that they should have "left [Zemus] for [Edge]." However, Zemus is reformed into [[Zeromus (Final Fantasy IV)|Zeromus]]. Ultimately, Edge and the others defeat Zeromus after Cecil exposes his true form with the crystal.
  
Although Edge blames Kain for the Giant's appearance, Kain makes amends with Cecil and the three decide to fight Zemus as well. When Rosa and Rydia are ordered to stay behind, Edge tells Rydia, "This is work for grownups", offending her. Rosa and Rydia stay aboard the ship and are allowed to join the battle. The five travel through the [[Lunar Subterrane]] and witness Fusoya and Golbez apparently defeating Zemus. Edge jokingly tells them that they should have "left [Zemus] for [Edge]." However, Zemus is reformed into [[Zeromus (Final Fantasy IV)|Zeromus]]. Ultimately, Edge and the others defeat Zeromus after Cecil exposes his true form with the crystal.
   
 
With the world at peace, Edge becomes King of Eblan and oversees his nation's reconstruction, although the Seneschal has to order him to stop daydreaming about Rydia and focus on his duties. At Cecil and Rosa's [[wedding]], Edge pretends to ignore Rydia when she arrives.
  
With the world at peace, Edge becomes King of Eblan and oversees his nation's reconstruction, although the Seneschal has to order him to stop daydreaming about Rydia and focus on his duties. At Cecil and Rosa's [[wedding]], Edge pretends to ignore Rydia when she arrives.
   
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Edge asks [[Gekkou]] and [[Zangetsu]] to guard the [[Eblan Castle]] during his absence as he heads out to the celebration in [[Damcyan]], but they tell him it ended hours ago. Edge says he'll see that for himself and heads for the Cave of Eblan after seeing the tower glow. He infiltrates the Tower of Babil and explores the upper area.
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One year later, Edge asks [[Gekkou]] and [[Zangetsu]] to guard the [[Eblan Castle]] during his absence as he heads out to the celebration in [[Damcyan]], but they tell him it ended hours ago. Edge says he'll see that for himself and heads for the Cave of Eblan after seeing the tower glow. He infiltrates the Tower of Babil and explores the upper area.
   
 
When Cecil and the twins are attacked by three [[Android Soldier]]s they merge into the [[Deus Ex Machina (Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-)|Deus Ex Machina]]. Edge saves them and they continue up the tower looking for the missing Rydia. At level B6 they find Rydia and Edge recognizes her as a fake. The impostor summons elemental [[Eidolon (Final Fantasy IV)|Eidolons]] to attack the group, followed by [[Bahamut#Final Fantasy IV|Bahamut]]. The real Rydia arrives and returns Bahamut to his senses, forcing the impostor to fight the group herself. Defeated, the impostor fades and reports to an unseen entity the "Eidolon system" is complete.
  
When Cecil and the twins are attacked by three [[Android Soldier]]s they merge into the [[Deus Ex Machina (Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-)|Deus Ex Machina]]. Edge saves them and they continue up the tower looking for the missing Rydia. At level B6 they find Rydia and Edge recognizes her as a fake. The impostor summons elemental [[Eidolon (Final Fantasy IV)|Eidolons]] to attack the group, followed by [[Bahamut#Final Fantasy IV|Bahamut]]. The real Rydia arrives and returns Bahamut to his senses, forcing the impostor to fight the group herself. Defeated, the impostor fades and reports to an unseen entity the "Eidolon system" is complete.
   
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{{Q|The inheritor of his parents' dying wish to revive the ruins of Eblan Castle. His people place great confidence in him, and he rules as the kind-hearted king of Eblan with the support of the Eblan Four.|Game Description}}
  
{{Q|The inheritor of his parents' dying wish to revive the ruins of Eblan Castle. His people place great confidence in him, and he rules as the kind-hearted king of Eblan with the support of the Eblan Four.|Game Description}}
 
[[File:FF4PSP Edge FMV.PNG|thumb|180px|left|Edge in the opening FMV for ''[[Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection|The Complete Collection]].'']]
  
[[File:FF4PSP Edge FMV.PNG|thumb|180px|left|Edge in the opening FMV for ''[[Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection|The Complete Collection]].'']]
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Seventeen years later, Edge helps Rydia rebuild [[Mist (Final Fantasy IV)|Mist]]. During the attacks by the [[Maenad|Mysterious Girl]], Edge and the Eblan Four infiltrate the Tower of Babil to confront the enemy, but are defeated. They jump out of the tower and onto the ''Falcon'', where they find Rydia, [[Luca (Final Fantasy IV)|Luca]], and the Man in Black, all of whom Edge recognizes.
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Sixteen years later, Edge helps Rydia rebuild [[Mist (Final Fantasy IV)|Mist]]. During the attacks by the [[Maenad|Mysterious Girl]], Edge and the Eblan Four infiltrate the Tower of Babil to confront the enemy, but are defeated. They jump out of the tower and onto the ''Falcon'', where they find Rydia, [[Luca (Final Fantasy IV)|Luca]], and the Man in Black, all of whom Edge recognizes.
   
 
Together they round up others to break the force field surrounding the [[Baron Castle]]. Edge visits Eblan Castle prior to this and finds it [[Second Battle of Eblan|under attack]] by [[Ifrit#Final Fantasy IV: The After Years|Ifrit]], who is mind-controlled by the Mysterious Girl. He attempts to fight Ifrit but Rubicante intervenes. Edge and Rydia confront Rubicante, who teaches them the Inferno Band, which they use to fight Ifrit and free him from the Mysterious Girl.
  
Together they round up others to break the force field surrounding the [[Baron Castle]]. Edge visits Eblan Castle prior to this and finds it [[Second Battle of Eblan|under attack]] by [[Ifrit#Final Fantasy IV: The After Years|Ifrit]], who is mind-controlled by the Mysterious Girl. He attempts to fight Ifrit but Rubicante intervenes. Edge and Rydia confront Rubicante, who teaches them the Inferno Band, which they use to fight Ifrit and free him from the Mysterious Girl.
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=== ''Final Fantasy IV'' ===
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Edge is a playable party member. He is a [[Ninja (job)|Ninja]], who has high [[Speed (stat)|Speed]], [[Evasion (stat)|Evasion]] and physical stats, but low defense. His abilities are [[Steal (ability)|Steal]], [[Throw (ability)|Throw]] and [[Ninjutsu (Final Fantasy IV)|Ninjutsu]]. Steal allows him to steal some [[List of Final Fantasy IV items|items]] from enemies, Throw allows him to throw offensive items to deal heavy damage to enemies, while Ninjutsu allows him to cast magic which always hits all enemies. He is able to [[Dual Wield|dual-wield]] his [[List of Final Fantasy IV weapons|weapons]], can equip [[List of Final Fantasy IV weapons#Katanas|katanas]], [[List of Final Fantasy IV weapons#Boomerangs|boomerangs]] and [[List of Final Fantasy IV weapons#Claws|claws]], and can equip lightweight [[List of Final Fantasy IV armor|armor]]. Edge is fast and deals decent physical damage, but is less survivable and powerful than other characters, and his offensive magic is much weaker than Rydia's or [[Palom]]'s.
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Edge is a playable party member. He is a [[Ninja (job)|Ninja]], who has high [[Speed (stat)|Speed]], [[Evasion]] and physical stats, but low defense. His abilities are [[Steal]], [[Throw (ability)|Throw]] and [[Ninjutsu (Final Fantasy IV)|Ninjutsu]]. Steal allows him to steal some [[Final Fantasy IV items|items]] from enemies, Throw allows him to throw offensive items to deal heavy damage to enemies, while Ninjutsu allows him to cast magic which always hits all enemies. He is able to [[Dual Wield|dual-wield]] his [[Final Fantasy IV weapons|weapons]], can equip [[Final Fantasy IV weapons#Katanas|katanas]], [[Final Fantasy IV weapons#Boomerangs|boomerangs]] and [[Final Fantasy IV weapons#Claws|claws]], and can equip lightweight [[Final Fantasy IV armor|armor]]. Edge is fast and deals decent physical damage, but is less survivable and powerful than other characters, and his offensive magic is much weaker than Rydia's or [[Palom]]'s.
   
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=== ''Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-'' ===
 
Edge joins the party at level 39. He retains his [[Ninjutsu (Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-)|Ninjutsu]], Throw and Steal commands, and functions identically to his appearance in the original game.
  
Edge joins the party at level 39. He retains his [[Ninjutsu (Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-)|Ninjutsu]], Throw and Steal commands, and functions identically to his appearance in the original game.
   
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=== ''Final Fantasy IV: The After Years'' ===
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Edge returns as a playable party member. He has decent all-around stats aside from low [[Spirit (stat)|Spirit]], with his Speed once again being his greatest stat, and can serve both as a physical attacker and as a more powerful mage with [[Ninjutsu (The After Years)|Ninjutsu]]. He also has access to many [[Band (The After Years)|Band]] abilities with other characters and the other Ninjas. His variety of [[List of Final Fantasy IV: The After Years weapons|weapons]] and [[List of Final Fantasy IV: The After Years armor|armor]] has improved since the original game. Edge is fast and a decent character all-around, but excels in no area other than speed.
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Edge returns as a playable party member. He has decent all-around stats aside from low [[Spirit (stat)|Spirit]], with his Speed once again being his greatest stat, and can serve both as a physical attacker and as a more powerful mage with [[Ninjutsu (The After Years)|Ninjutsu]]. He also has access to many [[Band (The After Years)|Band]] abilities with other characters and the other Ninjas. His variety of [[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years weapons|weapons]] and [[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years armor|armor]] has improved since the original game. Edge is fast and a decent character all-around, but excels in no area other than speed.
   
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== Musical themes ==
 
[[File:EdGe-ffiv-chron.png|thumb|right|180px|Edge in the ''[[Final Fantasy Chronicles]]'' opening.]]
  
[[File:EdGe-ffiv-chron.png|thumb|right|180px|Edge in the ''[[Final Fantasy Chronicles]]'' opening.]]
 
It is uncertain if Edge has an official theme, but the song "Hello, Cid!" is often played in moments where Edge is the spotlight character. During Edge's [[Lunar Trial]] the city of [[Troia]]'s theme, "[[Troia#Musical themes|Troian Beauty]]", is played, which could hint the song may be his theme, as during the other characters' Lunar Trials it is always their theme that is played. "Troian Beauty" might have been chosen to represent Edge due his flirtatious personality and that the most attractive women in the world of ''Final Fantasy IV'' come from Troia.
  
It is uncertain if Edge has an official theme, but the song "Hello, Cid!" is often played in moments where Edge is the spotlight character. During Edge's [[Lunar Trial]] the city of [[Troia]]'s theme, "[[Troia#Musical themes|Troian Beauty]]", is played, which could hint the song may be his theme, as during the other characters' Lunar Trials it is always their theme that is played. "Troian Beauty" might have been chosen to represent Edge due his flirtatious personality and that the most attractive women in the world of ''Final Fantasy IV'' come from Troia.
 
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==Other appearances==
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== Other appearances ==
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Edge has appeared in the following games in the ''[[Final Fantasy (series)|Final Fantasy]]'' series:
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Edge has appeared in the following games in the [[Final Fantasy series|''Final Fantasy'' series]]:
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*''[[/Other appearances#Final Fantasy Legends: Toki no Suishō|Final Fantasy Legends: Toki no Suishō]]'' as a summon.
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* ''[[/Other appearances#Final Fantasy Dimensions II|Final Fantasy Dimensions II]]'' as a summon.
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*''[[/Other appearances#Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy|Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]'' as a cameo.
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* ''[[/Other appearances#Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy|Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]'' as a cameo.
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*''[[/Other appearances#Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia|Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia]]'' as a playable character.
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* ''[[/Opera Omnia|Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia]]'' as a playable character.
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*''[[/Other appearances#Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call|Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call]]'' as a playable character.
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* ''[[/Theatrhythm|Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call]]'' as a playable character.
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*''[[/Other appearances#Pictlogica Final Fantasy|Pictlogica Final Fantasy]]'' as a playable character.
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* ''[[/Other appearances#Pictlogica Final Fantasy|Pictlogica Final Fantasy]]'' as a playable character.
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*''[[/Other appearances#Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' as summonable [[Legend (Airborne Brigade)|Legend]].
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* ''[[/Other appearances#Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' as summonable [[Legend (Airborne Brigade)|Legend]].
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*''[[/Other appearances#Final Fantasy Artniks|Final Fantasy Artniks]]'' as a series of [[List of Final Fantasy Artniks cards|cards]].
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* ''[[/Other appearances#Final Fantasy Artniks|Final Fantasy Artniks]]'' as a series of [[Final Fantasy Artniks cards|cards]].
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*''[[/Other appearances#Final Fantasy Record Keeper|Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]'' as a playable character.
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* ''[[/Record Keeper|Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]'' as a playable character.
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*''[[/Other appearances#Final Fantasy Brave Exvius|Final Fantasy Brave Exvius]]''
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* ''[[/Brave Exvius|Final Fantasy Brave Exvius]]'' as a summonable vision.
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*''[[/Other appearances#Final Fantasy Trading Card Game|Final Fantasy Trading Card Game]]'' as a series of [[List of Final Fantasy Trading Card Game cards|cards]].
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* ''[[/Other appearances#Final Fantasy Trading Card Game|Final Fantasy Trading Card Game]]'' as a series of [[Final Fantasy Trading Card Game cards|cards]].
   
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Edge has made key guest appearances in the following non-''Final Fantasy'' games:
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*''[[Edge Geraldine/Other appearances#Virtual World|Virtual World]]''.
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* ''[[/Other appearances#Virtual World|Virtual World]]''.
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*''[[Edge Geraldine/Other appearances#Lord of Vermilion II|Lord of Vermilion II]]''.
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* ''[[/Other appearances#Lord of Vermilion II|Lord of Vermilion II]]''.
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*''[[Edge Geraldine/Other appearances#Rise of Mana|Rise of Mana]]''.
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* ''[[/Other appearances#Rise of Mana|Rise of Mana]]''.
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*''[[Edge Geraldine/Other appearances#Heavenstrike Rivals|Heavenstrike Rivals]]''.
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* ''[[/Other appearances#Heavenstrike Rivals|Heavenstrike Rivals]]''.
   
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== Other media ==
 
[[File:GS2_Edge.png|100px|right]]
  
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A costume based on Edge appears in ''{{w|Gunslinger Stratos 2}}''.
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A costume based on Edge appears in ''[[wikipedia:Gunslinger Stratos 2|Gunslinger Stratos 2]]''.
 
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Edge.jpg|Artwork by Yoshitaka Amano.
  
Edge.jpg|Artwork by Yoshitaka Amano.
 
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FFIV-EdGe-USArt.png|Nintendo Power artwork of Edge by Katsuya Terada.
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FFIV Novel Color Art 9 - Rydia's Tears.png|Edge makes Rydia cry, from the official ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'' novelization.
  
FFIV Novel Color Art 9 - Rydia's Tears.png|Edge makes Rydia cry, from the official ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'' novelization.
 
FFIV_TAY_Edge_face_Rubicante.jpg|Edge talks to Rubicante in ''Final Fantasy IV: The After Years''.
  
FFIV_TAY_Edge_face_Rubicante.jpg|Edge talks to Rubicante in ''Final Fantasy IV: The After Years''.
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Cgedge.jpg|CG render of Edge in ''The After Years''.
  
 
Edge joins the party ffiv ios.PNG|Edge joins the party in ''Final Fantasy IV'' (DS/iOS).
  
Edge joins the party ffiv ios.PNG|Edge joins the party in ''Final Fantasy IV'' (DS/iOS).
 
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FFIVDS Edge Level Up Pose.png|Level up pose in ''Final Fantasy IV'' (DS).
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EdgeTAYBattle.PNG|Edge in battle in ''The After Years''.
  
EdgeTAYBattle.PNG|Edge in battle in ''The After Years''.
 
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TAY King of Eblan.png|Edge in ''The After Years'' (iOS).
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FF4TAYPC Edge Victory Pose.gif|''The After Years'' [[victory pose]].
 
LoV-II Edge.png|Edge's card in ''Lord of Vermilion II''.
  
LoV-II Edge.png|Edge's card in ''Lord of Vermilion II''.
 
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== Etymology ==
 
The name "Edge" is a combination of the first two letters of his first and last names, '''Ed'''ward '''Ge'''raldine.
  
The name "Edge" is a combination of the first two letters of his first and last names, '''Ed'''ward '''Ge'''raldine.
   
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In the English localization Edge shares his first name with [[Edward Chris von Muir|Edward]]. Edward's original name in Japanese is Gilbert, preventing any given name conflict. They were likely given the name because they are both princes of their respective countries. {{Etym|Edward}}
   
 
"Geraldine" is the feminine form of the given name "Gerald". {{Etym|Gerald}}
  
"Geraldine" is the feminine form of the given name "Gerald". {{Etym|Gerald}}
   
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== Trivia ==
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*The {{w|Hanjuku Hero#Hanjuku Hero:Hanjuku Hero: Aa, Sekaiyo Hanjukunare...!|first Super Nintendo entry}} in Square's ''{{w|Hanjuku Hero}}'' series (directed by [[Takashi Tokita]]) features parodies of ''Final Fantasy IV'' characters, where some of the playable generals are named after them. Character names include Rydia, Kain and Edge.
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* The [[wikipedia:Hanjuku Hero#Hanjuku Hero:Hanjuku Hero: Aa, Sekaiyo Hanjukunare...!|first Super Nintendo entry]] in Square's ''[[wikipedia:Hanjuku Hero|Hanjuku Hero]]'' series (directed by [[Takashi Tokita]]) features parodies of ''Final Fantasy IV'' characters, where some of the playable generals are named after them. Character names include Rydia, Kain and Edge.
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*Edge having the Steal command alludes to the [[Thief (Final Fantasy)|Thief]] class upgrading to the [[Thief (Final Fantasy)#Ninja|Ninja]] class in the original ''[[Final Fantasy]]''.
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* Edge having the Steal command alludes to the [[Thief (Final Fantasy)|Thief]] class upgrading to the [[Thief (Final Fantasy)#Ninja|Ninja]] class in the original ''[[Final Fantasy]]''.
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*Edge is [[Takashi Tokita]]'s favorite character in ''Final Fantasy IV''.<ref>http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/6351/years_after_the_final_fantasy_iv_.php?page=4</ref>
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* Edge is [[Takashi Tokita]]'s favorite character in ''Final Fantasy IV''.<ref>http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/6351/years_after_the_final_fantasy_iv_.php?page=4</ref>
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*Edge has a peculiar relationship with fire: his mortal enemy, Rubicante, is the fire elemental Archfiend; Edge's Lunar Trial makes him fight [[Lunar Ifrit]]; during the events of ''Final Fantasy IV: The After Years'', he fights Ifrit again and after beating Rubicante for the last time gains the Fire Scarf; and his Ultimate Band ability is Ultimate Art: Advent of the Phoenix, the well-known mythological bird related to fire.
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* Edge has a peculiar relationship with fire: his mortal enemy, Rubicante, is the fire elemental Archfiend; Edge's Lunar Trial makes him fight [[Lunar Ifrit]]; during the events of ''Final Fantasy IV: The After Years'', he fights Ifrit again and after beating Rubicante for the last time gains the Fire Scarf; and his Ultimate Band ability is Ultimate Art: Advent of the Phoenix, the well-known mythological bird related to fire.
   
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Edge to Rubicante

Edge, real name Edward Geraldine, is a player character in Final Fantasy IV and its sequel, Final Fantasy IV: The After Years. Various sources offer conflicting information on Edge's name. The gallery in Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection lists Edge's artwork as "Edge (Edward) Geraldine", while other sources, including collector cards included with the game, give his name as Edward Geraldine with Edge as an alias or nickname.

He is the prince of Eblan and a skilled ninja. He is brash and has an inflated ego, and frequently flirts with women. He is kind with a strong sense of right and wrong, and defends his kingdom no matter the price.

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Appearance

Edge art

Artwork by Yoshitaka Amano.

Edge is a young, lean man, with short, slightly spiked silver hair and light-blue eyes. In Final Fantasy IV, Edge wears gray-blue and black armor with a gray cowl covering his mouth and a large gray cape. In Final Fantasy IV: The After Years Edge retains the cowl but has darker blue clothing on his torso with golden armor on the shoulders and waist, and has a wavier hairstyle. His cape is exchanged for what appears to be Rubicante's Cloak of Flame, depicted in Edge's artwork, and can be obtained for him as equipment in the game.

Personality

Edge is rude, hotheaded and stubborn, refusing to give up his pursuit of Rubicante and not backing down from the fight despite being outmatched. He is mean and obnoxious to the party at first, but comes to appreciate their help over time. He has an unrequited crush on Rydia and flirts with other women occasionally, remarking that Rydia and Rosa make "two babes in the party". He has a short temper and uses his rage as a source of power in his rematch with Rubicante, unlocking new Ninjutsu skills.

In Final Fantasy IV: The After Years Edge is matured, displeased with the Eblan Four's insistence to train in peacetime and thinking life would be better without the arts of war Eblan prides itself on. He cares for the Eblan Four, tolerating them and teaching them to survive and value their lives in their missions. In contrast to their previously seen relationship, it is Edge who calms a panicking Seneschal, worried about his health at his age if he continues, and he leaves the kingdom in the Seneschal's hands when he leaves to investigate the Tower of Babil.

Story

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow. (Skip section)

Final Fantasy IV

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Edge in the opening FMV.

The kingdom of Eblan is attacked and evacuated to Cave of Eblan, and the King and Queen disappear, thought to have been murdered by Rubicante, the Archfiend of Fire. Seeking revenge, Edge confronts Rubicante near the entrance to the Tower of Babil but is overpowered.

When Rubicante leaves, expecting Edge to become stronger, the prince is met by Cecil, Kain, Rosa, and Rydia, who aim to enter the tower and recover the seven Crystals that had been stolen by Golbez. They ask Edge to join them, but he refuses, claiming he will defeat Rubicante alone. Rydia bursts into tears, not wanting to see another person sacrifice his life like Tellah, Yang, and Cid. Not wanting to see a pretty girl cry, after being healed by Rosa, Edge declares them all fast friends and joins the party.

FFIV Novel Art 13 - The Power of Anger

Edge releases his latent powers.

With Edge's secret Ninjutsu, the party sneaks through a wall into the upper floors of the Tower of Babil. They find Eblan's King and Queen, Edge's parents, seemingly normal at first transform into grotesque chimeras. After having to fight them, they are momentarily brought back to their senses and bid farewell to their son before taking their own lives. Rubicante appears and explains that Dr. Lugae was responsible and that he had no part in this. When Rubicante tells Edge his emotions will be his weakness, Edge retaliates and unleashes his latent powers.

After Rubicante's defeat, the Seneschal and several guards arrive expecting to find the Archfiend. Edge informs them of the urgency to stop Golbez from collecting all eight Crystals, and that he must help save the world. After asking the Seneschal to look after the kingdom, the party arrives at the room with the seven Crystals, though they fall through a trapdoor and end up escaping by way of an abandoned Red Wings airship, which Edge names the Falcon.

Appearing in the Underworld, the party heads to the Dwarven Castle due to being unable to fly over lava. After receiving King Giott's orders to find the eighth Crystal in the Sealed Cave before Golbez can, the party visits a recovering Cid in the infirmary, who upgrades the Falcon to withstand lava. Edge is ordered to help out when he is busy talking to Rydia, and Cid can see Edge is infatuated with her.

After obtaining the Crystal and returning to the entrance, Kain falls under Golbez's mind control and absconds with the Crystal. Following Giott's advice regarding the Mysidian Legend, and after Cid upgrades the Falcon to drill a way back to the surface, Cecil, Rosa, Rydia, and Edge travel to Mysidia where the Elder prays for help. The Lunar Whale arrives, and with it, the party travels to the Moon.

On the Moon the party finds Fusoya in the Crystal Palace, a Lunarian who was awaiting their arrival. After explaining the origins of the conflict, in which Zemus was controlling Golbez to carry out his deeds on Earth, Fusoya joins the party to neutralize the barrier upon the newly awakened Giant of Babil. After defeating the Archfiends and disabling the CPU, Fusoya awakens Golbez's memories, and his relation to Cecil is revealed. Golbez and Fusoya leave to fight Zemus, while Kain helps the party escape the falling Giant.

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Edge with Rydia during Cecil and Rosa's wedding (3D).

Although Edge blames Kain for the Giant's appearance, Kain makes amends with Cecil and the three decide to fight Zemus as well. When Rosa and Rydia are ordered to stay behind, Edge tells Rydia, "This is work for grownups", offending her. Rosa and Rydia stay aboard the ship and are allowed to join the battle. The five travel through the Lunar Subterrane and witness Fusoya and Golbez apparently defeating Zemus. Edge jokingly tells them that they should have "left [Zemus] for [Edge]." However, Zemus is reformed into Zeromus. Ultimately, Edge and the others defeat Zeromus after Cecil exposes his true form with the crystal.

With the world at peace, Edge becomes King of Eblan and oversees his nation's reconstruction, although the Seneschal has to order him to stop daydreaming about Rydia and focus on his duties. At Cecil and Rosa's wedding, Edge pretends to ignore Rydia when she arrives.

Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-

One year later, Edge asks Gekkou and Zangetsu to guard the Eblan Castle during his absence as he heads out to the celebration in Damcyan, but they tell him it ended hours ago. Edge says he'll see that for himself and heads for the Cave of Eblan after seeing the tower glow. He infiltrates the Tower of Babil and explores the upper area.

When Cecil and the twins are attacked by three Android Soldiers they merge into the Deus Ex Machina. Edge saves them and they continue up the tower looking for the missing Rydia. At level B6 they find Rydia and Edge recognizes her as a fake. The impostor summons elemental Eidolons to attack the group, followed by Bahamut. The real Rydia arrives and returns Bahamut to his senses, forcing the impostor to fight the group herself. Defeated, the impostor fades and reports to an unseen entity the "Eidolon system" is complete.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years

The inheritor of his parents' dying wish to revive the ruins of Eblan Castle. His people place great confidence in him, and he rules as the kind-hearted king of Eblan with the support of the Eblan Four.

Game Description
FF4PSP Edge FMV

Edge in the opening FMV for The Complete Collection.

Sixteen years later, Edge helps Rydia rebuild Mist. During the attacks by the Mysterious Girl, Edge and the Eblan Four infiltrate the Tower of Babil to confront the enemy, but are defeated. They jump out of the tower and onto the Falcon, where they find Rydia, Luca, and the Man in Black, all of whom Edge recognizes.

Together they round up others to break the force field surrounding the Baron Castle. Edge visits Eblan Castle prior to this and finds it under attack by Ifrit, who is mind-controlled by the Mysterious Girl. He attempts to fight Ifrit but Rubicante intervenes. Edge and Rydia confront Rubicante, who teaches them the Inferno Band, which they use to fight Ifrit and free him from the Mysterious Girl.

Edge in Final Fantasy IV: The After Years.

At Baron they defeat the Mysterious Girl, who is revealed to have a dozen copies of herself. They free Cecil from possession and on the True Moon the party faces various recreations of their former foes, who plead with the party to strike them down. This includes Rubicante, whom Edge makes peace with after facing him off alone. If he wins, he gains Rubicante's cloak, the Fire Scarf. They stop the Creator who was responsible for the Maenads, the Mysterious Girls' true identity.

The Maenads come to their senses as the Creator attempts to chase the party, and destroy him with a Meteor spell. Before dying, they ask Rydia to look after a young Maenad, saying it is all that remains of them. Edge leaves Eblan for Mist, where Rydia is raising the Maenad and has named her Cuore. Leviathan and Asura pay a visit and Asura reveals it was Edge who invited them.

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Gameplay

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Main article: Edge Geraldine gameplay

Final Fantasy IV

Edge is a playable party member. He is a Ninja, who has high Speed, Evasion and physical stats, but low defense. His abilities are Steal, Throw and Ninjutsu. Steal allows him to steal some items from enemies, Throw allows him to throw offensive items to deal heavy damage to enemies, while Ninjutsu allows him to cast magic which always hits all enemies. He is able to dual-wield his weapons, can equip katanas, boomerangs and claws, and can equip lightweight armor. Edge is fast and deals decent physical damage, but is less survivable and powerful than other characters, and his offensive magic is much weaker than Rydia's or Palom's.

Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-

Edge joins the party at level 39. He retains his Ninjutsu, Throw and Steal commands, and functions identically to his appearance in the original game.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years

Edge returns as a playable party member. He has decent all-around stats aside from low Spirit, with his Speed once again being his greatest stat, and can serve both as a physical attacker and as a more powerful mage with Ninjutsu. He also has access to many Band abilities with other characters and the other Ninjas. His variety of weapons and armor has improved since the original game. Edge is fast and a decent character all-around, but excels in no area other than speed.

Musical themes

EdGe-ffiv-chron

Edge in the Final Fantasy Chronicles opening.

It is uncertain if Edge has an official theme, but the song "Hello, Cid!" is often played in moments where Edge is the spotlight character. During Edge's Lunar Trial the city of Troia's theme, "Troian Beauty", is played, which could hint the song may be his theme, as during the other characters' Lunar Trials it is always their theme that is played. "Troian Beauty" might have been chosen to represent Edge due his flirtatious personality and that the most attractive women in the world of Final Fantasy IV come from Troia.

Other appearances

Main article: Edge Geraldine other appearances

Edge has appeared in the following games in the Final Fantasy series:

Non-Final Fantasy guest appearances

Main article: Edge Geraldine non-Final Fantasy appearances

Edge has made key guest appearances in the following non-Final Fantasy games:

Other media

GS2 Edge

A costume based on Edge appears in Gunslinger Stratos 2.

Gallery

Etymology

The name "Edge" is a combination of the first two letters of his first and last names, Edward Geraldine.

In the English localization Edge shares his first name with Edward. Edward's original name in Japanese is Gilbert, preventing any given name conflict. They were likely given the name because they are both princes of their respective countries. "Edward" is a common English given name that means "rich" and "prosperous"; several kings and nobles have shared this name.

"Geraldine" is the feminine form of the given name "Gerald". Gerald is of Old German origin, meaning "spear ruler" or "rule of the spear".

Trivia

  • The first Super Nintendo entry in Square's Hanjuku Hero series (directed by Takashi Tokita) features parodies of Final Fantasy IV characters, where some of the playable generals are named after them. Character names include Rydia, Kain and Edge.
  • Edge having the Steal command alludes to the Thief class upgrading to the Ninja class in the original Final Fantasy.
  • Edge is Takashi Tokita's favorite character in Final Fantasy IV.[2]
  • Edge has a peculiar relationship with fire: his mortal enemy, Rubicante, is the fire elemental Archfiend; Edge's Lunar Trial makes him fight Lunar Ifrit; during the events of Final Fantasy IV: The After Years, he fights Ifrit again and after beating Rubicante for the last time gains the Fire Scarf; and his Ultimate Band ability is Ultimate Art: Advent of the Phoenix, the well-known mythological bird related to fire.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Final Fantasy Ultimania Archive Volume 1, p.165
  2. ↑ http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/6351/years_after_the_final_fantasy_iv_.php?page=4
Final Fantasy IV characters
Abilities - Allusions - Artwork - Dummied content - Locations - Story - Translations - Version differences - Wallpapers - Walkthroughs
Playable Cecil Harvey - Kain Highwind - Rydia - Tellah - Edward Chris von Muir - Rosa Joanna Farrell - Yang Fang Leiden - Palom - Porom - Cid Pollendina - Edge Geraldine - Fusoya
Non-playable Anna - Asura - Baigan - Barbariccia - Biggs and Wedge - King of Baron - Cagnazzo - Cecilia - Cid's daughter - Corio - Dancing girl - Dark Elf - Dark Kain - King of Eblan - Queen of Eblan - Elder of Mysidia - Epopts - King of Fabul - Giott - Golbez - Kluya - Kokkol - Leonora - Leviathan - Luca - Dr. Lugae - Magus Sisters - Namingway - Rosa's mother - Rubicante - Scarmiglione - Tail Collector - Whyt - Sheila - Zemus - Zeromus
Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-
Content Translations - Walkthroughs
CharactersPlayable Cecil Harvey - Rosa Joanna Farrell - Rydia - Yang Fang Leiden - Cid Pollendina - Palom - Porom - Rydia? - Edge Geraldine
Temporary playable Monk A, Monk B
Other Asura - Biggs and Wedge - Creator - Dancing Girl - Edward Chris von Muir - Elder of Mysidia - Gekkou - Giott - Leviathan - Luca - Sheila - Ursula - Zangetsu
LocationsOverworld Baron - Damcyan - Mount Hobs - Fabul - Eblan - Cave of Eblan
Underworld Feymarch - Sealed Cave - Tower of Babil - Developer's Office
LoreRaces Dwarves - Eidolons - Hummingway - Summoner
Terms Crystal - Data install - Falcon - Red Wings
GameplayInventory Armor - Items - Weapons
Mechanics Abilities - Bestiary - Elements - Stats - Statuses
Character abilities Aim (Rosa) - Analyze (Cid) - Bluff (Palom) - Brace (Yang) - Cover (Cecil) - Cry (Porom) - Focus (Yang) - Kick (Yang) - Pray (Rosa) - Steal (Edge) - Summon (Rydia) - Throw (Edge)
Magic abilities Black Magic - Item magic - Ninjutsu - Summon - Twincast - White Magic
Enemies Enemies - Enemy abilities - Enemy types
Final Fantasy IV: The After Years characters
Abilities - Artwork - Locations - Translations - Version differences - Walkthroughs - Wallpapers
Playable Ceodore Harvey - Cecil Harvey - Rosa Joanna Farrell - Cid Pollendina - Rydia - Luca - Yang Fang Leiden - Ursula - Palom - Porom - Leonora - Edge Geraldine - Gekkou - Izayoi - Tsukinowa - Zangetsu - Edward Chris von Muir - Harley - Kain Highwind - Golbez - Calca - Brina
Temporary playable Biggs - Wedge - Black Mage - White Mage - Monks - Elder - Guards - Fusoya - Kain?
Other Anna - Asura - Barbariccia - Cagnazzo - Cid's daughter - Creator - Corio - Cuore - Dancing Girl - Dark Elf - Epopts - Giott - Duke Consort - Leviathan - Maenad - Mid - King of Eblan - Namingway - Odin - Rubicante - Scarmiglione - Sheila - Tail Collector - Tellah - Queen of Eblan - Zeromus's Malice
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