Post by Kiwi on Apr 14, 2006 13:23:02 GMT -5
The Races:
Human:
Just regular humans like Lulu, Wakka, Paine, etc....
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Al Bhed:
A segregated branch of regular human beings, rather than a different species altogether, the Al Bhed appear in Final Fantasy X and its sequel, Final Fantasy X-2. Because of their use of forbidden "machina" (machines), they are viewed with suspicion by the Yevonite majority of the population, who are often described as "Al Bhed haters". The Al Bhed are also the only group in Spira who openly oppose the teachings of Yevon, specifically the ban on machina and the use of the Final Summoning. For these reasons, they are often ostracized by the rest of the people, and have been the victims of persecution in the past, including an attack by Yevonites that scattered the entire race across Spira until recent history when they were reunited under the leadership of Cid. However, some Al Bhed have still managed to find acceptance, most notably Rin, who operates a chain of travel agencies throughout the world of Spira. They are even allowed to participate in the Yevon-sponsored blitzball tournaments.
Al Bhed are physically set apart from Yevonites by their bright green eyes with spiral-patterned irises . As a result, they often wear goggles so they can walk among Yevonites (however, somewhat ironically, these goggles stand out more than the actual green eyes themselves). Another mark of the Al Bhed race is that most of them have blond hair, unless they have none, like Cid. In Japanese media, blond hair is often used to identify a foreigner. As a result, a common character design appears throughout Japanese media of a dark-skinned, blond-haired gaijin (ŠOl) (foreigner). Therefore, the fact that almost all Al Bhed are blond is an indication that they are separated from the red-haired and brunette Yevonite population, which many feel could be seen as an allegory for the racism that Japanese society once held -- and, arguably, still holds -- toward foreigners. The Al Bhed also possess their own language, a fictional language that is spoken almost exclusively by the Al Bhed people themselves.
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Guado:
Guado are an arboreal humanoid race inhabiting Spira, the world of Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2. They are set apart by their long limbs and fingers, pale green skin, and wild blue-green hair. They are the keepers of the entryway to the Farplane, where the images of the dead appear.
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Hypello:
Hypello are a docile, amphibious race in Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2. They have blue skin and a characteristic manner of speaking which makes most of their speech sound slurred. The Hypello live primarily in and around the area of the Moonflow and usually work as Shoopuf handlers or captains aboard the Shoopuf ferries. Though extremely quick and agile swimmers, they are curiously the only race in Spira that does not participate in blitzball tournaments.
Shoopuff--
ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/finalfantasyx2_091603_shoopuffl_01.jpg
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Ronso
In Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2, the Ronso are a race of blue-furred lion-like humanoids who live on Mt. Gagazet, which they consider sacred and guard fiercely. Ronso are formidable warriors, being very tall and amazingly strong, and are known for their strong sense of honor and loyalty, as well as their pride and quickness to anger. The long, sharp horn sported by all adult male Ronso is a symbol of esteem and a source of great pride to the wearer, and to lose this horn is considered extremely shameful. Kimahri Ronso, one of Yuna's guardians in Final Fantasy X, is something of an outsider among his people, being of comparatively small stature and having previously lost his horn in a fight with one of his peers.
Human:
Just regular humans like Lulu, Wakka, Paine, etc....
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Al Bhed:
A segregated branch of regular human beings, rather than a different species altogether, the Al Bhed appear in Final Fantasy X and its sequel, Final Fantasy X-2. Because of their use of forbidden "machina" (machines), they are viewed with suspicion by the Yevonite majority of the population, who are often described as "Al Bhed haters". The Al Bhed are also the only group in Spira who openly oppose the teachings of Yevon, specifically the ban on machina and the use of the Final Summoning. For these reasons, they are often ostracized by the rest of the people, and have been the victims of persecution in the past, including an attack by Yevonites that scattered the entire race across Spira until recent history when they were reunited under the leadership of Cid. However, some Al Bhed have still managed to find acceptance, most notably Rin, who operates a chain of travel agencies throughout the world of Spira. They are even allowed to participate in the Yevon-sponsored blitzball tournaments.
Al Bhed are physically set apart from Yevonites by their bright green eyes with spiral-patterned irises . As a result, they often wear goggles so they can walk among Yevonites (however, somewhat ironically, these goggles stand out more than the actual green eyes themselves). Another mark of the Al Bhed race is that most of them have blond hair, unless they have none, like Cid. In Japanese media, blond hair is often used to identify a foreigner. As a result, a common character design appears throughout Japanese media of a dark-skinned, blond-haired gaijin (ŠOl) (foreigner). Therefore, the fact that almost all Al Bhed are blond is an indication that they are separated from the red-haired and brunette Yevonite population, which many feel could be seen as an allegory for the racism that Japanese society once held -- and, arguably, still holds -- toward foreigners. The Al Bhed also possess their own language, a fictional language that is spoken almost exclusively by the Al Bhed people themselves.
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Guado:
Guado are an arboreal humanoid race inhabiting Spira, the world of Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2. They are set apart by their long limbs and fingers, pale green skin, and wild blue-green hair. They are the keepers of the entryway to the Farplane, where the images of the dead appear.
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Hypello:
Hypello are a docile, amphibious race in Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2. They have blue skin and a characteristic manner of speaking which makes most of their speech sound slurred. The Hypello live primarily in and around the area of the Moonflow and usually work as Shoopuf handlers or captains aboard the Shoopuf ferries. Though extremely quick and agile swimmers, they are curiously the only race in Spira that does not participate in blitzball tournaments.
Shoopuff--
ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/finalfantasyx2_091603_shoopuffl_01.jpg
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Ronso
In Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2, the Ronso are a race of blue-furred lion-like humanoids who live on Mt. Gagazet, which they consider sacred and guard fiercely. Ronso are formidable warriors, being very tall and amazingly strong, and are known for their strong sense of honor and loyalty, as well as their pride and quickness to anger. The long, sharp horn sported by all adult male Ronso is a symbol of esteem and a source of great pride to the wearer, and to lose this horn is considered extremely shameful. Kimahri Ronso, one of Yuna's guardians in Final Fantasy X, is something of an outsider among his people, being of comparatively small stature and having previously lost his horn in a fight with one of his peers.
