Exploring the Guardian Archetype in Final Fantasy

In this Archetypes of Final Fantasy episode we look at a prevailing element of the hero's journey - the guardian. This constant for fantasy storytelling has been re-invented and retold in numerous ways through history and through each final fantasy; here we take 5 examples and look at how and why they work so well.
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In this game discourse we consider -
- Final Fantasy's guardian characters past and present
- Auron
- Cloud Strife and Zack Fair
- Ignis Scientia
- Cid Kramer
- Cid Telamon
- and more!
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[@supremeoverlorde2109]

Auron is definitely one of my favorite FF characters. I found his story very moving, and I think thematically he complements the other characters quite well.

[@maggiebrinkley4760]

It's so interesting to see a Campbellian interpretation of the Final Fantasy series. The Hero's Journey, with all the characters who help him/her, can be so subtle. So much food for thought in this video essay! Thank you!

[@RaymondKarlVeasey75]

Auron Is My Favorite Final Fantasy Character. Good Video!

[@MilesMariae]

Personally I would have put some consideration of Cor 'the Immortal' in the discussion of 15 guardians. I like him because he is, as far as I am aware, the first in-shape guy in his middle age in the ff series, he was planned in early dev to be a party member and certainly instructs Noct on what he is required to do... get the arms.

[@fattiger6957]

I really like this archetype. I especially like it if the mentor/guardian figure is a past hero like Dunban in Xenoblade 1. I just really like multi-generational casts.

[@makojuicer]

Very interesting picks, would’ve never considered Ignis but you made some good points. I read Campbell’s work a few months ago so it’s awesome to see some discussion on my favorite games from that perspective. Lots of good stuff to dig into.

[@RaymondKarlVeasey75]

Not Final Fantasy, But Citan Uzuki To Fei Fong Wong In Xenogears Is A Good One.

[@markevayne]

Hey man, was wondering what you thought of the new title song performed at the game awards for Rebirth!