Английский:
<id1091925#>Black Tortoise l'Cie Shamhat<#>

<id1091925#>Black Tortoise l'Cie Shamhat<#>

Английский:
<id1091926#>In days of old, our temples were tainted by idols who besmirched the name of the Black Tortoise. Even at the young age of sixteen, I was furious with the idolatrous king, enraged by his callous ignorance of the people's torment and despair. I gouged my own eyes as penance for our hegemon's heresy, but it did not suffice. Thus, I donned the mantle of l'Cie and began training four valorous warriors who might avenge all those who suffered under the king's wicked yoke. My Focus now fulfilled, I entrust the fate of our nation and our Crystal to these brave youths...<#>

<id1091926#>In days of old, our temples were tainted by idols who besmirched the name of the Black Tortoise. Even at the young age of sixteen, I was furious with the idolatrous king, enraged by his callous ignorance of the people's torment and despair. I gouged my own eyes as penance for our hegemon's heresy, but it did not suffice. Thus, I donned the mantle of l'Cie and began training four valorous warriors who might avenge all those who suffered under the king's wicked yoke. My Focus now fulfilled, I entrust the fate of our nation and our Crystal to these brave youths...<#>

Английский:
<id1091927#>Vermilion Bird l'Cie Maona<#>

<id1091927#>Vermilion Bird l'Cie Maona<#>

Английский:
<id1091928#>Within all mortals exists an extraordinary latent power, flowing forth from one's consciousness and manifesting itself as a great beast. At the tender age of eighteen, my spirit on the verge of drifting from its human vessel, I too witness'd that nigh divine power take physical form. Only in death can one bring life to these awesome creatures. Thus, unto my people, I offer a warning: call upon the power of these beasts only shouldst thou be prepared to surrender thy life.<#>

<id1091928#>Within all mortals exists an extraordinary latent power, flowing forth from one's consciousness and manifesting itself as a great beast. At the tender age of eighteen, my spirit on the verge of drifting from its human vessel, I too witness'd that nigh divine power take physical form. Only in death can one bring life to these awesome creatures. Thus, unto my people, I offer a warning: call upon the power of these beasts only shouldst thou be prepared to surrender thy life.<#>

Английский:
<id1091929#>Vermilion Bird l'Cie Kanna<#>

<id1091929#>Vermilion Bird l'Cie Kanna<#>

Английский:
<id1091930#>The esteemed Lady Maona bequeath'd unto we Rubrumites the ability to tap deep into our consciousnesses and call upon the incredible, otherworldly power within ourselves. 'Twas only once I, too, chose to serve the Crystal that I learn'd of an even greater energy hidden in the furthest depths of the abyss of nonexistence. In turn, I enlightened my people, awakening them to the potential they possess and fulfilling my Focus.<#>

<id1091930#>The esteemed Lady Maona bequeath'd unto we Rubrumites the ability to tap deep into our consciousnesses and call upon the incredible, otherworldly power within ourselves. 'Twas only once I, too, chose to serve the Crystal that I learn'd of an even greater energy hidden in the furthest depths of the abyss of nonexistence. In turn, I enlightened my people, awakening them to the potential they possess and fulfilling my Focus.<#>

Английский:
<id1091931#>Vermilion Bird l'Cie Suzusu<#>

<id1091931#>Vermilion Bird l'Cie Suzusu<#>

Английский:
<id1091932#>Countless l'Cie are born of the Crystal, yet only a select few manage to complete their Foci, let alone discern the nature of the mission given them. I ought thus consider myself one of the fortunate, as mine assignment is clear: I must halt the movement of all those villains who oppress our nation. Now, after eight years of waiting, I may finally join the Crystal.<#>

<id1091932#>Countless l'Cie are born of the Crystal, yet only a select few manage to complete their Foci, let alone discern the nature of the mission given them. I ought thus consider myself one of the fortunate, as mine assignment is clear: I must halt the movement of all those villains who oppress our nation. Now, after eight years of waiting, I may finally join the Crystal.<#>

Английский:
<id1091933#>White Tiger l'Cie Ehm<#>

<id1091933#>White Tiger l'Cie Ehm<#>

Английский:
<id1091934#>In the year 313, when I was only a mere 23 years of age, I acquired sublime strength as a l'Cie, power enough to obliterate all life from the face of Orience. Along with that power, however, the Crystal also charged me with a great responsibility. The demigods of Lorica sought to extinguish the White Tiger's light, and it was thus my duty to defend our beacon of hope from all those who might do her harm. Now, at long last, my mission is complete.<#>

<id1091934#>In the year 313, when I was only a mere 23 years of age, I acquired sublime strength as a l'Cie, power enough to obliterate all life from the face of Orience. Along with that power, however, the Crystal also charged me with a great responsibility. The demigods of Lorica sought to extinguish the White Tiger's light, and it was thus my duty to defend our beacon of hope from all those who might do her harm. Now, at long last, my mission is complete.<#>

Английский:
<id1091935#>Blue Dragon l'Cie Augusta<#>

<id1091935#>Blue Dragon l'Cie Augusta<#>

Английский:
<id1091936#>I have served the Blue Dragon Crystal ever since I came into this world in 208. Unto me, the Crystal granted the ability to communicate with other life-forms—as well as the ability to control them. In turn, this power I transmitted unto the people of Dracobaltia, fulfilling my Focus. Soon, in all things, the Will of the Blue Dragon Crystal shall reign supreme.<#>

<id1091936#>I have served the Blue Dragon Crystal ever since I came into this world in 208. Unto me, the Crystal granted the ability to communicate with other life-forms—as well as the ability to control them. In turn, this power I transmitted unto the people of Dracobaltia, fulfilling my Focus. Soon, in all things, the Will of the Blue Dragon Crystal shall reign supreme.<#>

Английский:
<id1091937#>Azure Dragon l'Cie Caelan<#>

<id1091937#>Azure Dragon l'Cie Caelan<#>

Английский:
<id1091938#>Threescore since the gift of life I received, choose me as its agent did the Crystal. Those of the wicked false beacon born, seal them away we must. Allow others to follow the same path we must not! With that purpose in mind, the earth I dredged and the cursemire did I create. Their heretical ways, never the world shall know...<#>

<id1091938#>Threescore since the gift of life I received, choose me as its agent did the Crystal. Those of the wicked false beacon born, seal them away we must. Allow others to follow the same path we must not! With that purpose in mind, the earth I dredged and the cursemire did I create. Their heretical ways, never the world shall know...<#>

Английский:
<id1091939#>White Tiger l'Cie Jögge<#>

<id1091939#>White Tiger l'Cie Jögge<#>

Английский:
<id1091940#>How many years have passed since I renounced my humanity, I cannot say. It feels as though I have spent an eternity in service of the Crystal. For as long as I can remember, I have known but my Focus and the divine Will of the White Tiger: destroy the vermilion scourge that would do harm unto our fair federation. My mission complete, I may now finally enter an eternal slumber. It is my sole wish that my homeland will enjoy peace even after I close my eyes...<#>

<id1091940#>How many years have passed since I renounced my humanity, I cannot say. It feels as though I have spent an eternity in service of the Crystal. For as long as I can remember, I have known but my Focus and the divine Will of the White Tiger: destroy the vermilion scourge that would do harm unto our fair federation. My mission complete, I may now finally enter an eternal slumber. It is my sole wish that my homeland will enjoy peace even after I close my eyes...<#>

Английский:
<id1091941#>Azure Dragon l'Cie Anatidus<#>

<id1091941#>Azure Dragon l'Cie Anatidus<#>

Английский:
<id1091942#>To protect the Crystal are nations born. To transmit the Crystal's Will do leaders serve. And yet, to the throne, a heathen did ascend. From the guiding light, his gaze he averted. Before to ruin our country did fall, farewell to my wife I bade, and unto the Crystal my life I devoted. From the infidel, retake the throne I must...<#>

<id1091942#>To protect the Crystal are nations born. To transmit the Crystal's Will do leaders serve. And yet, to the throne, a heathen did ascend. From the guiding light, his gaze he averted. Before to ruin our country did fall, farewell to my wife I bade, and unto the Crystal my life I devoted. From the infidel, retake the throne I must...<#>

Английский:
<id1091943#>Azure Dragon l'Cie Daphnia<#>

<id1091943#>Azure Dragon l'Cie Daphnia<#>

Английский:
<id1091944#>Half a century as a mortal did I live, yet of that time many images have faded—save my granddaughter's face. For her sake, become a l'Cie I did. Into a war-torn world she was born, and overcome with pity was my heart. Thus, the Crystal's call I heeded and my humanity did I renounce. No matter the cost, the white and vermilion flames of futile conflict I must quench. That my granddaughter may enjoy a peaceful life, I pray...<#>

<id1091944#>Half a century as a mortal did I live, yet of that time many images have faded—save my granddaughter's face. For her sake, become a l'Cie I did. Into a war-torn world she was born, and overcome with pity was my heart. Thus, the Crystal's call I heeded and my humanity did I renounce. No matter the cost, the white and vermilion flames of futile conflict I must quench. That my granddaughter may enjoy a peaceful life, I pray...<#>

Английский:
<id1091945#>Azure Dragon l'Cie Albus<#>

<id1091945#>Azure Dragon l'Cie Albus<#>

Английский:
<id1091946#>On the morn of my fifteenth birthday, to the Azure Dragon Crystal, my loyalty I pledged. In exchange, the ability to commune with winged warriors of the winds, unto me the Crystal granted, and with the people of Concordia that power I shared. So the Crystal commanded, and so I obeyed.<#>

<id1091946#>On the morn of my fifteenth birthday, to the Azure Dragon Crystal, my loyalty I pledged. In exchange, the ability to commune with winged warriors of the winds, unto me the Crystal granted, and with the people of Concordia that power I shared. So the Crystal commanded, and so I obeyed.<#>

Английский:
<id1091947#>White Tiger l'Cie Alöe<#>

<id1091947#>White Tiger l'Cie Alöe<#>

Английский:
<id1091948#>I recall very little of my youth... I suppose I may have lived twenty or so years, but the number of years we spend here are not important. All that truly matters is how we spend the time allotted to us—and, in an effort to imbue my existence with a purpose, I chose to devote my life to the White Tiger. After countless painful hours of research and experimentation, I have succeeded in harnessing the Crystal's energy with a metallic instrument some have dubbed <Q>magitek.<Q> May the fruits of my labor ensure the prosperity of my people for eons to come!<#>

<id1091948#>I recall very little of my youth... I suppose I may have lived twenty or so years, but the number of years we spend here are not important. All that truly matters is how we spend the time allotted to us—and, in an effort to imbue my existence with a purpose, I chose to devote my life to the White Tiger. After countless painful hours of research and experimentation, I have succeeded in harnessing the Crystal's energy with a metallic instrument some have dubbed <Q>magitek.<Q> May the fruits of my labor ensure the prosperity of my people for eons to come!<#>

Английский:
<id1091949#>Black Tortoise l'Cie Erragal<#>

<id1091949#>Black Tortoise l'Cie Erragal<#>

Английский:
<id1091950#>From the moment of my birth, a world of war was the only one I knew. Even as a little girl, I knew that my country was in grave peril—which is why, when the Crystal called out to me, I knew I must follow its Will. In order to unite our people, we needed a martyr. In order to quell the unrest, we needed to shed blood. The Crystal bade me follow, so indeed I did.<#>

<id1091950#>From the moment of my birth, a world of war was the only one I knew. Even as a little girl, I knew that my country was in grave peril—which is why, when the Crystal called out to me, I knew I must follow its Will. In order to unite our people, we needed a martyr. In order to quell the unrest, we needed to shed blood. The Crystal bade me follow, so indeed I did.<#>

Английский:
<id1091951#>Black Tortoise l'Cie Kaimanu<#>

<id1091951#>Black Tortoise l'Cie Kaimanu<#>

Английский:
<id1091952#>The last memories that remain of my mortal life are ones of death and destruction. The vermilion mages summoned great beasts of war, creatures with power unparalleled, to wreak havoc and bring calamity upon our nation. It was in the year 348 that I forsook my human existence in order to serve my liege and my land as a l'Cie. Within three years' time, I had crafted and perfected a suit of armor to protect my king against Rubrum's malevolent monsters, and it is my utmost wish that it may continue to shield him and his successors from harm long after I am gone.<#>

<id1091952#>The last memories that remain of my mortal life are ones of death and destruction. The vermilion mages summoned great beasts of war, creatures with power unparalleled, to wreak havoc and bring calamity upon our nation. It was in the year 348 that I forsook my human existence in order to serve my liege and my land as a l'Cie. Within three years' time, I had crafted and perfected a suit of armor to protect my king against Rubrum's malevolent monsters, and it is my utmost wish that it may continue to shield him and his successors from harm long after I am gone.<#>

Английский:
<id1091953#>Black Tortoise l'Cie Urshanabi<#>

<id1091953#>Black Tortoise l'Cie Urshanabi<#>

Английский:
<id1091954#>In the days when I still lived among humans, they called me <Q>Namshub<Q> because of how my blade would gleam as it tore through the flesh of my enemies. How many I slayed before I received my Focus from the Crystal, however, I cannot recall... At age 19, as a means of atoning for my transgressions, I took to constructing a shrine to house the sacred light of the Black Tortoise. We cannot erase the sins of our past. We can only pray the beacons of hope will guide future generations along the path of righteousness.<#>

<id1091954#>In the days when I still lived among humans, they called me <Q>Namshub<Q> because of how my blade would gleam as it tore through the flesh of my enemies. How many I slayed before I received my Focus from the Crystal, however, I cannot recall... At age 19, as a means of atoning for my transgressions, I took to constructing a shrine to house the sacred light of the Black Tortoise. We cannot erase the sins of our past. We can only pray the beacons of hope will guide future generations along the path of righteousness.<#>

Английский:
<id1091955#>Vermilion Bird l'Cie Satori<#>

<id1091955#>Vermilion Bird l'Cie Satori<#>

Английский:
<id1091956#>How many moons have I spent wand'ring this world? How many voices hath called out to me, defender of the Vermilion Bird? I know not. And although I am capable of completing the task given me of the Crystal, I shan't succumb to temptation. I must exercise patience, for were I to repair this device, 'twould prove of little use in this age. Nay, I must wait some centuries more that I might be able to share my knowledge with one who might be able to harness this device's power.<#>

<id1091956#>How many moons have I spent wand'ring this world? How many voices hath called out to me, defender of the Vermilion Bird? I know not. And although I am capable of completing the task given me of the Crystal, I shan't succumb to temptation. I must exercise patience, for were I to repair this device, 'twould prove of little use in this age. Nay, I must wait some centuries more that I might be able to share my knowledge with one who might be able to harness this device's power.<#>

Английский:
<id1091957#>Vermilion Bird l'Cie Yugino<#>

<id1091957#>Vermilion Bird l'Cie Yugino<#>

Английский:
<id1091958#>My wounds cry out for treatment. Shrieks of pain echo throughout every inch of my flesh...but I harbor no doubt I have served my Crystal well. The precise number of l'Cie I have slain escapes me, but such figures are of little importance. All that matters is that now, in the fortuitous year of 666, I have fulfilled my Focus.<#>

<id1091958#>My wounds cry out for treatment. Shrieks of pain echo throughout every inch of my flesh...but I harbor no doubt I have served my Crystal well. The precise number of l'Cie I have slain escapes me, but such figures are of little importance. All that matters is that now, in the fortuitous year of 666, I have fulfilled my Focus.<#>

Английский:
<id1091959#>Black Tortoise l'Cie Siduri<#>

<id1091959#>Black Tortoise l'Cie Siduri<#>

Английский:
<id1091960#>In my former life, I was known as the Warrior Resplendent, but I have since taken up the aegis of the Black Tortoise. Yes, I suppose it was five years ago that the Crystal first requested my aid in defending our nation against the murderous mechanized armies of the west. Imbued with a tremendous power, I took to the battlefield, slaughtering all those who dare encroach upon our territory. Now, I return to the Crystal from whence I came, stained red with the blood of mine enemies.<#>

<id1091960#>In my former life, I was known as the Warrior Resplendent, but I have since taken up the aegis of the Black Tortoise. Yes, I suppose it was five years ago that the Crystal first requested my aid in defending our nation against the murderous mechanized armies of the west. Imbued with a tremendous power, I took to the battlefield, slaughtering all those who dare encroach upon our territory. Now, I return to the Crystal from whence I came, stained red with the blood of mine enemies.<#>

Английский:
<id1091961#>Black Tortoise l'Cie Nimrud<#>

<id1091961#>Black Tortoise l'Cie Nimrud<#>

Английский:
<id1091962#>I spent a mortal existence for nearly thirty years, yet my life as a l'Cie spanned all of twenty-four hours. Anshar, our guardian of the Black Tortoise, was fighting furiously against the wicked Wehrer of the western empire. As the Crystal willed, I took up arms and set out to defend my home. No longer would the agent of the White Tiger terrorize our lands!<#>

<id1091962#>I spent a mortal existence for nearly thirty years, yet my life as a l'Cie spanned all of twenty-four hours. Anshar, our guardian of the Black Tortoise, was fighting furiously against the wicked Wehrer of the western empire. As the Crystal willed, I took up arms and set out to defend my home. No longer would the agent of the White Tiger terrorize our lands!<#>

Английский:
<id1091963#>Azure Dragon l'Cie Clareus<#>

<id1091963#>Azure Dragon l'Cie Clareus<#>

Английский:
<id1091964#>For over a century the Crystal I had served when, without forewarning, from the ocean depths, a sinful serpent did the mages of vermilion call forth. <Q>Cede your lands!<Q> they cried, yet to their demands I refused to capitulate. For my kingdom and her people, I fight. That she may ever maintain independence, I can but pray.<#>

<id1091964#>For over a century the Crystal I had served when, without forewarning, from the ocean depths, a sinful serpent did the mages of vermilion call forth. <Q>Cede your lands!<Q> they cried, yet to their demands I refused to capitulate. For my kingdom and her people, I fight. That she may ever maintain independence, I can but pray.<#>

Английский:
<id1091965#>Black Tortoise l'Cie Anshar<#>

<id1091965#>Black Tortoise l'Cie Anshar<#>

Английский:
<id1091966#>I am loath to admit my shortcomings, but I cannot deny them when pressed. Though I pride myself in my power, I was no match for the indomitable Wehrer. Only with the aid of my compatriot was I finally able to fend off the Accursed Tiger of the West. The bitter battle raged on for six days and seven nights, but we guardians of the Black Tortoise emerged victorious. And now, my duty fulfilled at age twenty-one, I close my eyes on Orience one final time.<#>

<id1091966#>I am loath to admit my shortcomings, but I cannot deny them when pressed. Though I pride myself in my power, I was no match for the indomitable Wehrer. Only with the aid of my compatriot was I finally able to fend off the Accursed Tiger of the West. The bitter battle raged on for six days and seven nights, but we guardians of the Black Tortoise emerged victorious. And now, my duty fulfilled at age twenty-one, I close my eyes on Orience one final time.<#>

Английский:
<id1091967#>Vermilion Bird l'Cie Tagisu<#>

<id1091967#>Vermilion Bird l'Cie Tagisu<#>

Английский:
<id1091968#>For nearly thirty years, I have known nothing but the way of the warrior. I first killed when I was still but a lad, and e'er since that fateful day, I have only been able to feel alive through stealing the life of another. Like a vermilion wildfire razing everything in my path, neither man nor immortal could stand in my way. And now, on the morn of the one-hundred-and-third sunrise, having bested the keeper of the Black Tortoise, I feel the flame inside me grow dim and my body grow cold—like crystal...<#>

<id1091968#>For nearly thirty years, I have known nothing but the way of the warrior. I first killed when I was still but a lad, and e'er since that fateful day, I have only been able to feel alive through stealing the life of another. Like a vermilion wildfire razing everything in my path, neither man nor immortal could stand in my way. And now, on the morn of the one-hundred-and-third sunrise, having bested the keeper of the Black Tortoise, I feel the flame inside me grow dim and my body grow cold—like crystal...<#>

Английский:
<id1091969#>Black Tortoise l'Cie Enlil<#>

<id1091969#>Black Tortoise l'Cie Enlil<#>

Английский:
<id1091970#>I surrendered my soul to the Crystal at the age of twenty-one, and I have since devoted my life to carrying out its Will—and nothing more. Countless sacrifices were necessary, but at last I have perfected a technique to imbue our warriors with power that transcends mortal faculties. My Focus fulfilled, I now take my leave of this world. May these superhuman soldiers defend the Black Tortoise Crystal and her people ever more.<#>

<id1091970#>I surrendered my soul to the Crystal at the age of twenty-one, and I have since devoted my life to carrying out its Will—and nothing more. Countless sacrifices were necessary, but at last I have perfected a technique to imbue our warriors with power that transcends mortal faculties. My Focus fulfilled, I now take my leave of this world. May these superhuman soldiers defend the Black Tortoise Crystal and her people ever more.<#>

Английский:
<id1091971#>Black Tortoise l'Cie Ziusudra<#>

<id1091971#>Black Tortoise l'Cie Ziusudra<#>

Английский:
<id1091972#>Some years after I received the blessing of life did the Crystal also bequeath unto me its power and its Will. It spoke to me, cried out to me for help: <Q>[-1_22_2]Vermilion clouds doth gather on yonder horizon. Thou must dispel the coming storm—no matter the cost.[-1_23]<Q> Word soon spread to Lorica that the wicked Warrior God Ramuh was rampaging through Orience. My Focus immediately apparent to me, I took up my halberd and readied myself for battle.<#>

<id1091972#>Some years after I received the blessing of life did the Crystal also bequeath unto me its power and its Will. It spoke to me, cried out to me for help: <Q>[-1_22_2]Vermilion clouds doth gather on yonder horizon. Thou must dispel the coming storm—no matter the cost.[-1_23]<Q> Word soon spread to Lorica that the wicked Warrior God Ramuh was rampaging through Orience. My Focus immediately apparent to me, I took up my halberd and readied myself for battle.<#>

Английский:
<id1091973#>Azure Dragon l'Cie Vesta<#>

<id1091973#>Azure Dragon l'Cie Vesta<#>

Английский:
<id1091974#>In the year 268, once over the threshold of adulthood I crossed, as a humble servant of the honorable Azure Dragon Crystal I chose to live. Following its divine Will, upon a sea of clouds, a citadel did I construct. Therein shall our monarch dwell, and forever may our nation of Concordia prosper!<#>

<id1091974#>In the year 268, once over the threshold of adulthood I crossed, as a humble servant of the honorable Azure Dragon Crystal I chose to live. Following its divine Will, upon a sea of clouds, a citadel did I construct. Therein shall our monarch dwell, and forever may our nation of Concordia prosper!<#>