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Nanaki, aka, Red XIII


Red XIII, though not a human character, is extremely easy to identify with. He wants only to protect his heritage and in trying to keep to that goal, discovers the true value of that heritage. Anyone who's ever undergone any kind mistreatment at the hands of another, or who has disavowed a parent until understanding them, is almost a mirror image of Red XIII, and he's exceptionally easy to feel for. He's intelligent, which adds to accepting him. His name is one of the center focuses of the character, yet something gamers tend to overlook. Everyone has a name, but why do we place so much value upon having "common" names, or discourage the "uncommon" ones? This is the general reason for nicknames, a name that you or someone else has chosen for you in an attempt to individualize you or place you within a standard they believe you fulfill. Red XIII also has a true name, but one you're not aware of until reaching his homeland. This, to me, adds depth to his character. He keeps part of himself to himself at all times, for even after you learn his true name, it's used only by his own people. Red XIII is my third favorite character in the game, he's powerful, he's adept with magic, and an all around character that is often overlooked.



Statistical Information

Job
Beast
Age
48
Weapon
Headdress
Height
3'9"
Birthdate
unknown
Birthplace
Cosmo Canyon
Blood Type
unknown
Description
Just as his name implies, he is an animal with fire-red fur. But under his fierce exterior is an intelligence surpassing that of any human's. His sharp claws and fangs make him good at close-range fighting, but other than that, not much is known about him. It's not even certain that "Red XIII" is his real name. A real enigma.

Weapons

Mythril Clip
initial equiptment
Magic comb
spoil of the first victory at Fort Condor
Diamond Clip
can be stolen from Bagnadrana on the Mount Corel train tracks or later purchased in Gongaga
Silver Barette
can be purchased in Cosmo Canyon
Seraph Comb
a momento of Seto received from Bugenhagen after the ordeal in the Gi Cave.
Plus Barrette
found on Nibelheim Mountain path
Hairpin
found in Godo's house in Wutai
Gold Barrette
can be purchased in Wutai
Adaman Clip
can be purchased in Icicle Inn
Crystal Comb
can be purchased in Mideel
Spring Gun Clip
found in Ancient Forest
Centclip
can be purchased in Costa Del Sol after Meteor has been summoned
Limited Moon
received from Bugenhagen upon his death

Limit Skills

Level One
Sled Fang starts Red XIII's limit skills off with a nice physical attack that is not only powerful, but long range, while the Lunatic High provides the party with the ever-useful haste ability long before the Time materia is available to them.
Level Two
Level two starts off with Blood Fang a physical attack that hits not only for damage, but also drains the enemy's magic power and transfers it to Red, this can be extremely useful at times when Ether is in short supply. Blood Fang, however; is clearly overshadowed by the Stardust Ray, a fantastic non-elemental attack that can really do some major damage if you can obtain it early enough. It works against a single enemy or groups and is clearly the better choice of level two unless you need the magic boost from the Blood Fang.
Level Three
Howling Moon begins level four with a berzerker attack that substantially raises Red's attack power, making him a true powerhouse of physical force, the only downside is that you can no longer control his actions. Earth Rave, however; is a substantially greater attack, but hits for a series of five elementals, thus one of them could end up healing the enemy. This isn't all that discouraging though, since the other four do plenty of damage, and Earth Rave will clearly be the choice limit of level three.
Level Four
Level four contains Red's greatest limit and one of the most powerful in the game. Cosmo Memory deals massive non-elemental damage to either a group or single opponent and is a fantastic bonus to Red's already outstanding character abilities.


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