FFVI-2...my story idea.

[Smlee]

Hey all. Long time lurker, first time writer. I'm not much of one for keeping up with forums...but you guys seem to be a decent bunch, so I've come to you for some help. For months now, I've been pulling together characters and storyline for a FF6 fanfic sequel. That isn't to say it'll ever get done, but I have some exciting ideas. And that's what brings me here (assuming this is the correct forum for this thread). I'd like to put some of my ideas out here for you guys to read over and critisize, with the intent that when I eventually write it, it'll be as good as it possibly can be. Plus, it can't hurt to make sure I have all my facts straight. No matter how many times I play through the game, I always tend to forget some of the dialogue and plot . Anyways. I'll provide some quick information now, and depending on the response, I'll post more later.

The story is set 18 years after Kefka's defeat. The main character of the story is Rachel Cole, daughter of Celes and Locke. The only returning characters from the first game with major roles (so far) are Relm and Sabin. The story begins in a small town on the isle of Doma, where Celes, Edgar, Gau and Relm attend the funeral of Cyan (along with a few of the new characters). The funeral is interupted by the New Empire, which has just begun an invasion of Doma. Battle is fought, and it isn't going well for the heroes until Rachel uses a magic spell, turning the tide of battle. Only problem? Magic isn't supposed to exist anymore. Rachel, along with Relm as a mentor, and a couple of new characters, are now being hunted as the sole source of magic left in the world. And that's just what I have planned for the initial chapter.

What's here is a rather basic plot. Not much background information has been provided, and certainly nothing about the characters. I have a vision in my mind as to how the 18 years between the end of the game and the start of my story. And yes, Kefka does have a hand in all this (despite being dead). So now the next step is yours. What do you guys think? Is it workable? Has it been done before? Should I continue?

[Dignified Pauper]

1) I don't see how you can bring back magic.

2) The Empire was disbanded, and 18 years after probably isn't a realistic time for a new one to form.

3) I can't imagine Relm as 30. and she wasn't that cool in the long run

4) Who would the villain be?

5) Why Celes and Locke's child? What about one of the kids from Mobliz. The baby that Terra helped bring into the world would be a much better character.

[Smlee]

1) I don't see how you can bring back magic.

Yeah, well, if I told you everything, there wouldn't be much of a point to write it.

2) The Empire was disbanded, and 18 years after probably isn't a realistic time for a new one to form.

The New Empire is practically the reminants of the old Empire under a new leadership. The people took to the concept of a new Empire because they were desperate, and wanted to reclaim their former glory. It's quite logical, actually. And there's a bit more to the story than that...

3) I can't imagine Relm as 30. and she wasn't that cool in the long run

Yeah, Relm wasn't so cool. But I'm going to try my best to make her! And she'd be 28.

4) Who would the villain be?

Ah...well the new emperor for one. And the one influencing him. And a new faction known as 'The Sons of Kefka'...

5) Why Celes and Locke's child? What about one of the kids from Mobliz. The baby that Terra helped bring into the world would be a much better character.

Let me just say that I needed a character born after Kefka...

[abrojtm]

Let me just say that I needed a character born after Kefka...

Katrina and Dwain's (names?) child was born after Kefka was killed. It was born during the ending sequence.

[Smlee]

I suppose I'll name a few of the characters, just so I don't have to keep dancing around the issue in the future...

Main character:

Rachel Cole. 16 year old daughter of Locke and Celes. Can mysteriously use magic, despite magic having disapeared with Kefka and the statues.

Secondary characters:

Edgar Jr. 15 year old son of Edgar and Terra. Teen heartthrob. Quite vain. No battle skills. An important character anyways.

Dack. 23 year old son of Biggs. Soldier of the New Empire. Aware that Terra was at least partially responsible for the death of his father.

Ororan. 33. A soldier of Doma caught up in events while guarding Cyan's body at his funeral.

Kefran. 18. One of the 'Sons of Kefka'. Running from his destiny.

Relm. 28. Lost the ability to 'Sketch' when magic disapeared. Travels the world and paints what she sees. Has a dog named Interceptor (not the same one that was in FF6. That one would have been way too old. And dead).

Other characters:

Celes. Worked in an Opera house for a few years before settling down in Jidoor with her daughter.

Locke. Married to Celes, but travel is in his blood. Spends most of his days away from home, exploring the new world.

Gau. Opened up a tailoring buisness using pelts collected on the Veldt.

Strago. Dead.

Edgar Sr. Ruler of Figaro. Married to Terra.

Setzer. Runs the colosseum. Mostly converted into a gambler's heaven.

[Smlee]

Katrina and Dwain's (names?) child was born after Kefka was killed. It was born during the ending sequence.

Ok...well...the baby was born before magic completely disapeared from the world. As Terra was still flying around and such. To be completely honest, I forgot all about the kid.

[ljkkjlcm9]

personally I think a sequel to FFVI is a bad idea because I feel the story was wrapped up extremely successfully...

THE JACKEL

[Smlee]

personally I think a sequel to FFVI is a bad idea because I feel the story was wrapped up extremely successfully...

THE JACKAL

I think so too. That's one reason why I took on the challenge of writing this. Just to see if I could pull it off.

[Chris`]

Hrm, interesting concept. But whats to stop the "empire" from rising again after this game? During this game, instead of fighting against a physical force, have the characters fight the principle of what the empire presents -> lust, greed, and such. Defeat the priniciple an the followers fall, this also allows your characters to have a lot more depth(just adding where they morally stand creates a huge division within the party and separates & distinguishes each character). This is very difficult to achieve, and only masters of writing can craft a complex piece as the one outlined(its in my todo list to sit down and write a novel , not to say that this isnt possible, but it will take CAREFUL planning of thoughts, plot, characters, and the whole works. Take your time, follow through you could have a faithful successor to FFVI, slack off or dont follow through, you join the ranks of other amateur fan-fic writers.

[boys from the dwarf]

i understand how she can use magic. shes half magitek knight half human.but that would mean that celes could use magic also.

[Christmas]

Ah...well the new emperor for one. And the one influencing him. And a new faction known as 'The Sons of Kefka'...

Is this one anyway related to the "Cult of Kefka"?

And why not reveal something about this mysterious guy call "Siegfried" or something about Gogo since people speculated it as Daryl.

[Smlee]

i understand how she can use magic. shes half magitek knight half human.but that would mean that celes could use magic also.

Nope. That isn't the connection.

[Smlee]

Is this one anyway related to the "Cult of Kefka"?

And why not reveal something about this mysterious guy call "Siegfried" or something about Gogo since people speculated it as Daryl.

The 'Sons of Kefka' is litteraly that. The sons and daughters that Kefka fathered with various fanatics over a period of his year in power. I still haven't decided just how many there are...but there will be at least 2. The one with the group, and the one manipulating the emperor.

And why force something into the story about Siegfried or Gogo/Daryl when there's absolutely no reason to be visiting those characters from a storyline perspective? Sure, I could cram as many characters and plots as possible into a story...but I want it to be good don't I? And that means focus.

[ljkkjlcm9]

don't double post Smlee, oh, any people are asking about those characters because of everything in FFVI, they're probably the only thing not really explained.

THE JACKEL

[Christmas]

there's absolutely no reason to be visiting those characters from a storyline perspective

Siegfried and Gogo remain a mystery even after the end of FF VI. Maybe you might want to tie up some loose ends or if you see them as totally unimportant, then never mind then.

I dun think the storyline will be ruined if you link someone that is not related to the actual cast itself to the story.

They will add more colours to the story especially if you reveal Gogo as Daryl and Setzer realize it and_______ etc.

They dun necessary be the main characters or anything, like those FF crossovers in Kingdom hearts.