Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary Ciddies - Winner's Ceremony!

: Good day, members of the Eyes on Final Fantasy Forums. My name is Lenna and this is my sister Faris. We are here to present the nominees for Best Heroine.

: Do I have ta wear this?

: Yes, you have to dress and act appropriately and ladylike for such formal events.

: My feet hurt and I can't breathe!

: ...Oooh! I have an idea! Let's try and do as many costume changes as possible for this speech!

: I will dress as a pirate... then a pirate... then another pirate!

: Oh come on, it will be fun! You're always wearing that anyway.

: Arrrr, alright.

: Excellent! Our first nominee is Ashe B'nargin Dalmasca from Ivalice. According to this, she has traits that resemble a red mage.

: Ashe, like Lenna, is a princess. Her main mission is to avenge her and regain her kingdom.

: She is absolutely fearless and nothing will stop her from completing her goals which is why she is an excellent candidate.

: Next is General Beatrix from Gaia IX. We don't have a paladin job... this will have to do.

: She is extraordinarily loyal, brave, noble, and strong. Her skills in battle is well known throughout the land as she is known as the "best swordsman in the continent", "the cold-blooded woman who silences even the crying infant", and "Beatrix who felled 100 men".

: Beatrix, unfortunately, is never a permanent party member in Final Fantasy IX but her traits are what make her shine above the rest.

: Celes Chere from the World of Balance/Ruin. How does she wear such heavy armor all the time?

: Takes a strong woman to do so. Celes is a powerful and proud woman. She is a genetically enhanced Magitek Knight so she is also able to cast spells.

: She and Beatrix share similar qualities. Both are female generals, have some tough decisions to make in regards to where their loyalties lie, and are strong independent ladies. Makes me wonder who will come out on top.

: Lightning from Cocoon. Don't let her pink hair fool you, it doesn't mirror her personality at all.

: Not one bit. Lightning's qualities resemble those of a knight. She is protective, independent, and determined to follow through on her missions.

: Lightning is one of the two female main protagonists in the main Final Fantasy line. She is also the only one to be the lead in three games, which is well deserved.

: The lovely summoner without a horn Rydia from World IV.

: In my opinion, Rydia is one of the ladies who we see grow the most. She places her trust in the hands of men she witnessed destroy her home town, overcomes her fear of fire, literally ages about 10 years, and told Edward to stop being a sissy.

: Wise and beautiful, Rydia is an impressive young lady.

: Another green haired lady... Terra Branford from World of Balance/Ruin

: Although FFVI wasn't meant to have a main character, the use of her as an icon and necessity to the plot has made her the first female main protagonist in the series.

: Terra starts out without having and recollection of her origin which often leaves her confused of how to handle situations and emotions. Her drive to continue moving forward is what molded her into the assertive powerhouse that she is.

: The lovely Tifa Lockhart from Gaia VII

: Although she is widely known for her assets, Tifa will likely pound your face into a cement if you even think of trying something!

: Faris, that is not lady-like! Tifa has a very maternal and empathetic demeanor with deceptive physical strength. Her loyalty and determination to avenge her home town, friends, and family makes Tifa the incredible woman that she is.

: Arr, I've just about had enough o' dress up! Our last nominee is lass Yuna from Spira

: ...Yuna is a sweet, loyal and honest lady. She is determined to follow in her father's footsteps and sacrifice herself to save the world from Sin.

: Aye, aye. She's a fine brave beauty who be well deservin' o' this award. Now if ye don't mind, I'm goin' aft t' me ship and I never be lettin' you pick me outfit again. Aarrrr



: *sigh* And the winner is...

B'nargin is such a gnarly middle name.

!!

So happy to be out of that damn dress!

Lightning will win.

Given the choices? Yeah. Probably Lightning.

Originally Posted by Faris

!!

So happy to be out of that damn dress!

You should dress up more often.

Wait, smurf that thought!

Best Heroine

The Nominees
Ashe B'nargin Dalmasca - FFXII · General Beatrix - FFIX · Celes Chere - FFVI · Lightning - FFXIII · Rydia - FFIV · Terra Branford - FFVI · Tifa Lockhart - FFVII · Yuna - FFX

And the winner is...
Ashe B'nargin Dalmasca

butthurt in 3... 2... 1...

My first thought was surprise. But then, thinking about it, she's a worthy winner.

Well, that's a surprise. I haven't played FFXII so I can't say if this is actually a bad choice, but still, Terra > * :<

What? Seriously?

God does not exist.

Ashe proudly shows off her Ciddie for Best Female. Photographer: Luran-V

That was really unexpected...

That's an understatement. For what it's worth, not a single person who posted predictions got that one right.

I do see how unexpected it was, but come on. She overtook Vaan as main character and made a political drama somewhat interesting!

Best Hero

The Nominees
Cecil Harvey - FFIV · Cloud Strife - FFVII · General Leo - FFVI · Locke Cole - FFVI · Ramza Beoulve - FFT · Squall Leonhart - FFVIII · Tidus - FFX · Zack Fair - FFVII:CC · Zidane Tribal - FFIX

Please give a warm welcome to the presenters of this award...
Lightning & Snow

Award Chocobo has unintentionally insulted all of the nominations.

Snow: Hey there everybody! Its your hero here, Snow! I’m also accompanied by my sister, Light!

Lightning: Its Lightning. Can we just get this over with?

Snow: Come on Sis, don’t be a party pooper! In fact, why don’t you try heading this speech? Come on, give it a try!

Lightning: No.

Snow: Take it.

Lightning: No.

Snow: Come on Lightning, take it.

Lightning: I’m about to show you how Lightning strikes if you don’t get that out of my face, Snow Villiers.

Snow: Real heroes never back down from danger!

Lightning: You’re the perfect one to give the speech, you know that?

Snow: Yeah, so?

Lightning: So give the damn speech!

Snow: We’re not gonna get anywhere if you don’t-

Lightning: Just give me the microphone...

Snow: Haha, thats the spirit! Here ya go sis!

Lightning: Hmph... arguing with you is like trying to fight a Sentinel...

Snow: Ladies and Gentlemen, Lightning Farron!

Lightning: Tonight we are here to present an award. The Best Hero award in particular. Now, I’m no hero, but-

Snow: Don’t lie to the audience! Everyone, Lightning is a Finalist in the Best Heroine category! She risked her life to save Cocoon, everyone! Lightning is a true hero! You could all learn something from her!

Lightning: I- uhh...

Snow: Look at that everyone! She’s blushing! I guess even the big, bad soldier has a vulnerable spot for flattery! Guess I sure did stagger her, am I right?

Lightning: Snow... Take this damn microphone. I need a minute.

Snow: Haha, I would too if MY face was burning that red!

Lightning: S-shut up!

Snow: Now... In case someone missed it, I’m Snow Villiers. I’m sure if I wasn’t giving this speech, I’d be the top nominee for the award, am I right? Anyways, what is a hero? I’d be willing to bet no one could give me a good answer. Well, to be honest, I don’t think I could give a good answer either. Someone who fights for good? Someone who protects the weak? Someone who fights against evil? All these things could signify a hero. Needless to say, heroes come in all shapes and forms. Sometimes they might even surprise you. I mean, Lightning is as mean as a snake, but a hero nonetheless.

Lightning: Watch it.

Snow: Kidding, kidding! As I said before, defining hero is a difficult task. I won’t try to do it, but instead, I’ll let you decide what a hero is. I can only think of a few things all heroes might have in common, and this is just a might.

Lightning: Oh no...

Snow: Real heroes never back down! Real heroes don’t need plans! They don’t ever lose a fight, they always win! The hero never dies! And most importantly, the hero always saves the day!

Lightning: Still the same old Snow...

Snow: Now, how about we read the winner of this award together sis?

Lightning: Yeah, lets finish this.

Snow: Ohh, but first we have to pick who we want to win!

Lightning: What?

Snow: Predictions, if you will! Come on, look at the list of nominees we’ve got, pick one!

Lightning: No, Snow. Lets just-

Snow: Come on, just pick! You don’t even hafta know who they are. Just pick the one that looks coolest or something!

Lightning: Ugh, you’re such a child. Fine. I pick... the one with the spiky hair.

Snow: Kinda resembles you, doesn’t he Light?

Lightning: What? Where did you get that?

Snow: I dunno, a bit of a heroes hunch.

Lightning: Hmph. Whatever. And your pick?

Snow: This guy, he definitely looks like a hero.

Lightning: Funny, his hair is a bit spiky too.

Snow: Yeah, he even has the same sword as your pick. Huh... look at the the similarities between those two.

Lightning: Yeah, I’ll give you that. They do look identical, to some extent.

Snow: Weird. Well, lets read the winner, shall we?

Lightning: Finally. So, who is it?

Snow: The Winner of the Best Hero award goes to...

I can't even remember who I voted for in this category :<

Originally Posted by Award Cactuar

Originally Posted by LadyJuxtaposition

Originally Posted by Award Cactuar

Those awful thieves! How dare they steal our Ciddies!

Hmm... I wonder what's in the chest we brought back! Any ideas...?

Probably the best awards for the Square Enix co. employees.

I don't know but I really want to open it!

ME TOO! Now, I'm anxious!