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'''Zefer''' (ゼファー, ''Zefā'') was a [[Sorceress (Final Fantasy VIII)#Sorceress’ Knight|Sorceress’ Knight]] who aided his [[Sorceress (Final Fantasy VIII)|Sorceress]] in standing up to the people of a collapsed country in ancient times.
 
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'''Zefer''' was a [[Sorceress (Final Fantasy VIII)#Sorceress' knight|sorceress' knight]] who aided his [[Sorceress (Final Fantasy VIII)|sorceress]] in standing up for the people of a collapsed country in ancient times in ''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]''.
   
In more modern times, Zefer and his partner had become a part of Sorceress history and, more specifically, his partner is regarded as one of the three Sorceresses of historical importance. A movie was made about their adventures with [[Laguna Loire]] playing the part of a Sorceress' Knight though it is unknown whether this Knight was actually Zefer or some other Knight.
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In more modern times, Zefer and his partner have become a part of history and, more specifically, his partner is regarded as one of the three sorceresses of historical importance. A movie was made about their adventures<ref>{{Refwebsite| page url = https://thelifestream.net/lifestream-projects/translations/6043/ffviii-ultimania-and-related-translations-continue/| page name = Final Fantasy VIII Ultimania and related Translations Continue| site url = https://thelifestream.net| site name = TheLifestream| access time = 17:31, December 06, 2018 (UTC)}}</ref> with [[Laguna Loire]] playing the part of a sorceress' knight.
   
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==Other appearances==
After the movie’s release, [[Seifer Almasy]] became enchanted with the story of Zefer and his Sorceress and became enthralled with the idea of becoming a Sorceress’ Knight, calling it his "Romantic Dream".
 
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[[File:Dissidia012-LagunaKnight.png|100px|right|Laguna's new outfit.]]
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The costume he wears in the movie "Zefer" appears as a [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy downloadable content|downloadable]] outfit for [[Laguna Loire/Dissidia|Laguna Loire]] in ''Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy''.
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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FF8ScreenshotLaguna7.jpg|Laguna talking about the movie.
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FF8ScreenshotLaguna9.jpg|Laguna fighting a Ruby Dragon.
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FF8ScreenshotLaguna10.jpg|Laguna as a Sorceress's Knight.
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</gallery>
   
 
==Etymology==
 
==Etymology==
"Zefer" is most likely derived from "Zephyr", meaning "strength". It is also the name of the Greek god of wind.
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"Zefer" is most likely derived from "Zephyr". {{Etym|Zephyr}}
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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[[File:Seifer-ffviii-battle.png|right|120px|Seifer's stance with a gunblade.]]
*During filming Scene 12: "Death of the Sorceress" of the movie in the [[Vienne Mountains]], the cast was attacked by a [[Ruby Dragon]], forcing the filming to stop until the monsters were driven away by Laguna and his friends; [[Kiros Seagill]] and [[Ward Zabac]].
 
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*Though not directly stated in ''Final Fantasy VIII'', it is implied [[Seifer Almasy]] became enchanted with the story of Zefer and his sorceress and enthralled with the idea of becoming a sorceress' knight himself, calling it his "romantic dream"; he has loaned a book related to the story from the Garden library<!--you can see this by reading the study panel in the start of the game--> and his [[Gunblade (weapon type)|gunblade]]-stance is the same as Laguna's in the movie-filming dream. In ''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia]]'', [[Seifer Almasy/Opera Omnia|Seifer]] meets [[Laguna Loire/Opera Omnia|Laguna]] and reveals he's a fan and that Laguna is the reason he uses a gunblade.
*The [[Queen of Cards]] wears a garb similar to the one worn by the actress who played the Sorceress in the aforementioned scene.
 
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*Three NPC girls found walking outside of [[Balamb Garden]] can be heard talking about the movie if spoken to near the beginning of the game.
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*The movie is alluded to in ''[[Final Fantasy XIII-2]]'' as the answer to one of the possible questions in [[Captain Cryptic's Confounding Quiz]]. The question is: "Which celebrated movie introduced the gunblade, a now-popular toy among kids?" The answer is "The Sorceress's Knight".
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==References==
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[[Category:Characters in Final Fantasy VIII]]
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Revision as of 22:54, 8 January 2020

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Zefer was a sorceress' knight who aided his sorceress in standing up for the people of a collapsed country in ancient times in Final Fantasy VIII.

In more modern times, Zefer and his partner have become a part of history and, more specifically, his partner is regarded as one of the three sorceresses of historical importance. A movie was made about their adventures[1] with Laguna Loire playing the part of a sorceress' knight.

Other appearances

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy

Laguna's new outfit.

The costume he wears in the movie "Zefer" appears as a downloadable outfit for Laguna Loire in Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy.

Gallery

Etymology

"Zefer" is most likely derived from "Zephyr". Zephyr refers to a "light wind" or the "west wind".

Trivia

Seifer's stance with a gunblade.
  • Though not directly stated in Final Fantasy VIII, it is implied Seifer Almasy became enchanted with the story of Zefer and his sorceress and enthralled with the idea of becoming a sorceress' knight himself, calling it his "romantic dream"; he has loaned a book related to the story from the Garden library and his gunblade-stance is the same as Laguna's in the movie-filming dream. In Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia, Seifer meets Laguna and reveals he's a fan and that Laguna is the reason he uses a gunblade.
  • Three NPC girls found walking outside of Balamb Garden can be heard talking about the movie if spoken to near the beginning of the game.
  • The movie is alluded to in Final Fantasy XIII-2 as the answer to one of the possible questions in Captain Cryptic's Confounding Quiz. The question is: "Which celebrated movie introduced the gunblade, a now-popular toy among kids?" The answer is "The Sorceress's Knight".

References