*Warning, this article contains spoilers*
Welcome fellow Forumers to another edition of Never Forget Them, where we appreciate the under-appreciated friendships of Final Fantasy. Today we will be looking at Cecil and Rydia and how their relationship evolves as Cecil discards his Dark Knight ways and Rydia literally grows up from a lonely child in to a very strong and kind young woman.
The Start of Change
If you've played Final Fantasy IV, you know that Cecil and Rydia did not immediately get off on the right foot, what with him killing her mother and her entire village and all of that. As it turns out, people don't like that. Rydia, as one would expect, was quite displeased.
Originally Posted by Rydia
As Rydia grows accustomed to Cecil, she begins to defrost and warms up to Cecil, even helping him to cure Rosa with her magic. There's a turning point where she agrees to use fire magic, despite the negative memories it brings up with Cecil and Kain burning her village to the ground. Her casting it shows that she's finally ready to start moving on.
Originally Posted by Rydia
Cecil and Rydia are separated after their ship is attacked by Leviathan. Cecil presumes her dead and at this time he must face many trials and tribulations as he discards his old self and becomes a Paladin. As we learn, Rydia herself is going through her own changes with Leviathan himself and becoming a more powerful summoner.
Originally Posted by Rydia
What did you think of this friendship? What are some of your favourite moments between them? Any other relationships you would like to see covered? Let us know!