Battlefield

Name:
Viper's Aerie

Game:
Illusion of Gaia (SNES)

Location:
The Sky Garden

Description:
Suspended high above the Nazca Ruins, this portion of the Sky Garden was once the home of Viper, the giant eagle god. Since his defeat, it was briefly used as a tourist attraction, but the god, though not there, still made sure he was remembered. The long, narrow platform is subject to intense winds, and the direction they are blowing is constantly changing. Fighters must be constantly on thier guard, as a sudden gust may send them hurtling thousands of feet, or at least as far as the referees allow. Large, heavy fighters are at an advantage on this battlefield, as the winds will have a harder time affecting them. However, small and light fighters can easily get tossed about by thermals and sudden drafts if they are careless, and so must remain focused. Magic users may also encounter trouble, as the wind, due to it's divine nature, can affect spells as well, sending them flying in the opposite direction. A skilled and calculating magician, however, may be able to read the wind patterns and use them to his or her advantage. Finally, archers and rangers have a equally tough time here, the winds blowing thier missiles about.

Good for:
Heavy warriors
Focused warriors.

Bad for:
Magic users,
Lightweight warriors,
Bow users.