Shadow
the basics
If you haven't played FFVI yet, this is probably the only section of the site that you'll want to check out. Learn a little bit more about Shadow without completely spoiling the game for yourself. This is also a good place to brush up on FFVI knowledge if it's been awhile!
- Profile - Shadow's basic information from the FF Anthology manual, accompanied by a concise description of him, written by myself.
- Plot - An introduction to the plot of the game, geared specifically to those who haven't played it yet.
- Appearance - A careful analysis of Shadow's exterior, as well as a glimpse into what he looks like underneath his disguise.
- Comrades - A brief description of Shadow's relationship with everyone in the party. More detailed accounts are given in the in depth sections.
- Quotes - Let's face it. Shadow had some of the coolest lines in the game -- read his best ones in all their glory.
ingame
Even though the focus of this site is on Shadow as a character, we can't forget that FFVI is a game. I've tried to cover as much about Shadow in battle as possible, without getting redundant or tedious. This is really useful if you're attempting FFVI for the first time or you're just curious!
- Recruit - How do you get Shadow into your party anyway? He comes and goes like the wind.
- Tactics - Shadow is one of the stronger fighters in your party, so find out how to use him to the best of his ability!
- Weapons - A glorified chart of all of Shadow's weapons. I've included where to find them and what's so special about each, so it's worth a look.
- Shadow Fang - Chances are that you had no idea Shadow has a nifty desperation attack.
- Dreams - How to see Shadow's dreams as well as a summary (and analysis) of them all.
even deeper
The meat of the site. In these sections I really delve into Shadow's character and try to analyze him as much as possible. Don't even think about reading these sections if you don't want to be spoiled -- Shadow's story is one that is filled with many surprises.
- Name - What's in a name? I will blatantly overanlyze Shadow's name in an attempt to shed some more light (pun intended) on his character.
- Personality - My amateur attempt to psychoanalyze one of the gaming world's most complex characters.
- Assassin - A look into Shadow's current occupation and what drove him to that lifestyle.
- Empire - His shakey connection with the "dark side," and how he manages to shake it.
- Apocalypse - The end of the world (or at least the World of Balance) and how Shadow saves the day.
- Interceptor - Shadow's loyal companion. Consider this section a mini-shrine to the gaming world's coolest dog.
- Terra - a close look at their memorable conversation on the way to Thamasa.
- Foil - how Locke and Shadow are set up to serve as contrasting characters. No, seriously!
- Relm - Interceptor doesn't want to eat her, and Shadow saves her. So what's going on here?
- Ninjas - Some background information on ninjas, as well as info on other ninjas in the gaming world.
- Comparison - While Shadow is a really unique character, there are a few characters who bear more than just a passing resemblance to him...