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** Many of the heroes who were around during the Black Mage’s initial reign of terror, including the whole population of Elluel [[Would Hurt A Child|(even the children!)]] were cursed by the villain with [[Human Popsicle]] as well, and it was only through the Elf Queen's intervention (who saw this coming and tried but failed to prevent it) who used powerful spell to ease their suffering by letting them sleep until future heroes could break the curse. Zero Beta, however, wasn’t so lucky, she was conscious the whole time. She even lampshades this later if the player gets a bad score in an attempt to raise their crafting skill - "I was in that temple for a thousand years, and ''that'' was boring!" |
** Many of the heroes who were around during the Black Mage’s initial reign of terror, including the whole population of Elluel [[Would Hurt A Child|(even the children!)]] were cursed by the villain with [[Human Popsicle]] as well, and it was only through the Elf Queen's intervention (who saw this coming and tried but failed to prevent it) who used powerful spell to ease their suffering by letting them sleep until future heroes could break the curse. Zero Beta, however, wasn’t so lucky, she was conscious the whole time. She even lampshades this later if the player gets a bad score in an attempt to raise their crafting skill - "I was in that temple for a thousand years, and ''that'' was boring!" |
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** Another example, Lucid. She was a friend of Mercedes from childhood, but always believed she was [[The Unfavorite]] to their mentor, Athena Pierce. After mastering dream magic, jealously eventually caused her to forsake the elves entirely, and used dark magic to purge the memory of her from her kin. So, when the Black Mage’s curse took hold, she was exempt from the Elf Queen’s spell, remaining conscious and awake the whole time. But unlike Zero Beta, she lacked the iron will of a Transcendent, and spending centuries in this miserable condition (which ironically, ended when the Black Mage found her [[The Force Is Strong with This One|and saw potential]] in her powers) [[Non-Indicative Name| slowly drove her mad.]] |
** Another example, Lucid. She was a friend of Mercedes from childhood, but always believed she was [[The Unfavorite]] to their mentor, Athena Pierce. After mastering dream magic, jealously eventually caused her to forsake the elves entirely, and used dark magic to purge the memory of her from her kin. So, when the Black Mage’s curse took hold, she was exempt from the Elf Queen’s spell, remaining conscious and awake the whole time. But unlike Zero Beta, she lacked the iron will of a Transcendent, and spending centuries in this miserable condition (which ironically, ended when the Black Mage found her [[The Force Is Strong with This One|and saw potential]] in her powers) [[Non-Indicative Name| slowly drove her mad.]] |
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*** But it did end there for poor Lucid. When she realized that the Black Mage’s intent was to eradicate all of existence (himself included) she decided to present him with an alternate plan. She created Lachelein, a city created from her own dreams where festivity never ends and happiness is eternal, which would spread over Maple World. She hoped her master would see this exquisite splendor and change his mind. But when the City of Dreams was complete, a brief moment of sanity made her realize the scope of what she had done, and she tried to flee. She could not. Her own creation has made her both ruler and prisoner of the dream that has now become a nightmare. |
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* A nice handful of people in ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep]]'' have pretty horrible fates. No worries, though. [[Messianic Archetype|Sora]]'s probably going to save 'em, along with any other good person who dies and/or disappears in the series. |
* A nice handful of people in ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep]]'' have pretty horrible fates. No worries, though. [[Messianic Archetype|Sora]]'s probably going to save 'em, along with any other good person who dies and/or disappears in the series. |
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** Also implied to happen to Ansem the Wise after the betrayal of his apprentices, when he was trapped in the realm of Darkness {{spoiler|1=and became DiZ.}} |
** Also implied to happen to Ansem the Wise after the betrayal of his apprentices, when he was trapped in the realm of Darkness {{spoiler|1=and became DiZ.}} |
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