You can submit fanfiction, icons, fanart, etc. Summary: A Fran and Balthier moment during a cold, winter morning. Fran's eyelashes are black despite her white hair, ears and eyebrows. A sky pirate who appears in tales of Ivalice, a world foreign to this one. I think it was perfectly done. [33], Balthier has been compared to other characters in fiction. His birth name is Ffamran mied Bunansa, and he is the estranged son of Doctor Cid, one of the game's primary antagonists. Balthier is a man who prizes his freedom above all else, endlessly globetrotting Ivalice on his airship, the Strahl, with his partner Fran. I thought Balthier & Fran were the outstanding characters throughout. [22][23], Since his appearance in Final Fantasy XII, Balthier has received mostly positive reception. I remember giving Balthier the Zodiac spear after I ground it back in the past, so that's his second job. Balthier/Fran - Breathe - Duration: 3:51. [16] He also appears in Itadaki Street Portable. ~*~Rules~*~ 1. He was the first cameo character they added to War of the Lions, with co-producer Shingo Kosuge stating that it was not a conscious decision to add continuity to the Ivalice story. Why did Ashe and Penelo join at diff levels? [20] Square Enix released a Sculpture Arts set of Balthier and Fran escaping the palace of Rabanastre in 2008. Despite this, he is far from selfish, proving himse… Balthier, real nameFfamran mied Bunansa,is a playable character inFinal Fantasy XII. They remain out of contact until they retrieve the Strahl back from Vaan and Penelo a year later, leaving a note for the new Queen Ashe which held her wedding ring that she used to purchase his services. [28] For similar reasons, GameZone listed Balthier as the tenth best Final Fantasy character, emphasizing how Balthier becomes "as much the leading man as Vaan. Producer Naoki Yoshida had expressed an interest in Balthier appearing in Final Fantasy XIV but the idea was ultimately scrapped. Instead, he cited the pictures and animation of the character as his inspiration. While attempting to steal the "Goddess's Magicite", they encounter protagonist Vaan, who had already stolen it. Favorite Answer. x-posted to balthierfran, fran_balthier & skypirates Kiss me good-bye, love's mystery All of my life I'll hold you close to … or maybe they just met at some club or something, you know maybe balthy was celebrating his bday at some party or something and fran happened to know one of the guests and thus was introduced to him. There are also some fairly obvious differences in the game play of Final Fantasy XII. Simon Wigham of Console Obsession called Balthier his "favourite by quite a wide margin", comparing him to James Bond due to his "humorous lines". ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Although Cid had made him an Imperial Judge, Ffamran eventually decided to cut his ties with his father and his role as a judge, becoming a sky pirate under a new name. A/N: I had a dream that inspired this one shot. [2] The armor of the Judges, which Balthier had been, were designed as a combination of historical armor, mountain bike gear, and futuristic ideas. (386), Both are my favourite characters too. Balthier even mentioned to Vaan that Fran "really knows how to take care of a man " to which Vaan was obviously oblivious. 3. She keeps her waist-long hair in a ponytail and leave the shorter pieces to frame her face. [36] In August 2017, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age producer Hiroaki Katō discussed the possibilities of Balthier and Fran of having their own spin-off games based on gamers' demands. He comes across as cocky and self-centered but his trust in Fran is complete. Attacker. 3.39% (8 votes) 8. Born as Ffamran mied Bunansa (ファムラン・ミド・ブナンザ, Famuran Mido Bunanza), he is the son of Dr. Cid(… Balthier and Vaan in Nalbina dungeon. Privacy PolicyCookie SettingsDo Not Sell My InformationReport Ad. Editor Dave Smith commented that he makes a "convincing case" that he is the main hero, upstaging fellow playable characters due to his "sharp looks and even sharper wit. One thing is for certain; these two opposites did NOT get along well. He also described him as being similar to the character. [7] 1UP.com editor Jeremy Parish compared Balthier to Albus, one of the characters from Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, stating that they share a physical resemblance. Fran/Balthier OTP! He took up the alias "Balthier" and a life as a sky pirate. When he was first revealed, the fan response was very positive. Seems just how Balthier may have reacted. And Fran is Archer by nature, so Archer/Black Mage and SpearMan/Machinist Balthier was at first intent to take Lemures' treasure, the Auracite, but knew the truth behind it and attempted to destroy the Auralith, eventually rejoining Vaan's group to fight the Judge of Wings, letting Vaan be the "leading man" while he himself leaves the limelight. ~*~Purpose~*~ The purpose of this club is for you, the Balthier fan, to have a place to come and support the bishie. [27] Gideon Emery's work as Balthier's English voice actor was acclaimed by Eurogamer writer Martin Robinson as one of the best ones from the entire game as "it's fascinating to think how the game's wider perception might have changed if he was placed as the leading man". This is of some particular interest as viera almost never left the wood where they lived, and when they did they most certainly … He comes across as cocky and self-centered but his trust in Fran is complete. “You truly enjoy this,” Basch remarks, softly. Balthier claims to be the "leading man" of the story many times throughout the game, and insists that this status makes him invincible. Gymnastics coach accused of emotional abuse speaks out. [32] Destructoid's Aaron Linde noted that few video game characters had both his intelligence and his common sense, and wished more male characters in gaming could be like him. Not at first. He described him as a cross between Han Solo, James Bond, and Jack Sparrow, citing suave yet cocky attitude. Song lyrics . Not at first. Balthier would have had time to say his goodbyes to Fran while Ashe and Vaan tries to destroy the Sun Cryst (that’s the reason we only see Penelo and Balthier with Fran, by the way), then he would have walked up behind Ashe just like Reddas does, taken the sword and destroyed the Sun Cryst. Answer Save. 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Name JP: Name EN: For Those Who May Want Level Recommendations VERSION 3 *spoilers*, Answers to common question v3.0 READ BEFORE POSTING **SOME SPOILERS**. 2. With the help of Fran he manages to escape and the group decide to head towards Archades. I don't think their … Especially the Behemoth one. He should be the leading man.. Say "Highwind" in a post or topic and get a cookie. VideoGamer.com editor Greg Vallentin made a similar comparison, calling him a "Han Solo-like sky pirate". Must be a fan of Balthier. View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries View Articles Memento Mori Site Contributor. [25] 1UP.com editor Jeremy Parish called Final Fantasy XII protagonist Vaan annoying, placing the duo of Balthier and Fran above him. This was great! I love both of their banter and rare flirting, but I actually think they're really just good buds and great partners. He was voiced by Hiroaki Hirata in the Japanese version, and by Gideon Emery in the English version. Final Fantasy XII is a role-playing video game developed and published by Square Enix.The twelfth main installment of the Final Fantasy series, it was first released for the PlayStation 2 in 2006. Balthier has short brown hair with blond highlights, sharply styled sideburns, and green eyes. Balthier certainly seems to think it is his story, referring to himself as "the leading man." [5] GameSpy's Justin Speer described him as a "clever-bastard type", praising his wry delivery. With a gambler’s love for risk-taking and a healthy disregard for the rules, he considers himself to be a good old-fashioned adventurer. Relevance. While cradling her in his arms the ship crashes with them inside. You can submit fanfiction, icons, fanart, etc. Because of the way viera's feet are structured, Fran must walk wearing stilettos. [13] During the final fight on the Sky Fortress Bahamut, Fran is badly injured and Balthier refuses to abandon her. Everything I post is tl;dr---. Abilities . [15] He makes a crossover appearance in Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions. [1] In an interview, Yoshida stated that all the characters of Final Fantasy XII were designed with a focus on creating an aesthetic found nowhere in the real world. How did Fran and Balthier meet and become the slick duo they are in FFXII? [19], A Balthier figurine was sold randomly in Japanese sets of Final Fantasy XII characters. Fran likes Balthier, Balthier doesn't feel the same about Fran. Balthier likes Fran, Fran likes no humes in such a way. Fran is a viera and thus has their tanned skin, thick, white hair and long claw-like fingernails. 2. [17] Balthier also reprises his role from Final Fantasy XII in the manga adaptation by Gin Amou. However, their attempt to steal the Goddess's Magicite—later revealed to be the Dusk Shard—from the Dalmascan Royal Palace goes bad; Vaan steals it first, and, caught in the fray of a rebel assault against the Imperial Palace, Balthier and Fran find themselves embroiled in the conflict against Archadia. In Final Fantasy XII, he is a sky pirate who is accompanied by a member of the fictional Viera species, Fran. GirlsRGamers2. [27] PSX Extreme editor Cavin Smith commented that while Vaan is the main character, he usually takes a back seat, adding that Balthier is the closest thing to a male lead. i think they met while balthy was doing one of his pirate deeds and fran was like fighting somewhere too or something. He looks entirely too pleased with himself. "[29] PALGN's Phil Larsen commented that though a lofty prediction, he expected that the duo of Balthier and Fran would "go down in history as one of the greatest duos of modern narrative storytelling". [8], Balthier and his companion, Fran, prefer to remain outside the war between the kingdoms of Ivalice. He was designed by Akihiko Yoshida, was voiced by Gideon Emery and Hiroaki Hirata in the English and Japanese versions respectively, and is one of the most positively received characters of the game, compared by some to the likes of James Bond and Han Solo. STMR Zodiac ShotZodiac Shot STMR Zodiac ShotZodiac Shot A sky pirate who appears in tales of Ivalice, a world foreign to this one. [26] 1UP.com's Andrew Pfister stated that Balthier's presence in Final Fantasy XII helped ease some fans dislike of the "angsty teen" behavior of the main character Vaan. ~*~Rules~*~ 1. In retrospective, Square Enix members found Balthier as an appealing character and jokingly stated Vaan would need an entire decade to surpass him. ^ On topic: I thought it was so fitting if they had died, which was why I was concerned, but after a little while into it, I was pretty sure they were alright. [21] A full-colored action figure of Balthier has also been displayed in the Square Enix Japan merchandise page. Update: How did they meet? [5] To give Final Fantasy XII a Western feel, Balthier's movements were recorded by a Western motion capture actor. "[1] Balthier has been called a "completely original character" by Yoshida, having not used any previous Final Fantasy character as a reference. Basch does let his eyes slide up, then, to meet Balthier’s sparkling expression. “I do,” laughs Balthier. This handsome man, 22 years of age, roams the skies of Ivalice together with his Viera partner, Fran. Balthier is exactly what Vaan longs to become: a Sky Pirate. This coincidence entangles them into the main plot of Final Fantasy XII. They compliment each other well XD, Come in snake…What happened?...Snake?…Snaaaakkee – Otacon: MGS4, Tales of the Abyss & Valkyrie Profile 2 MAD: http://www.youtube.com/EtherealSky, i wouldnt have been upset but i would be kinda annoyed that they died to save all the characters i hated, ---I know, I know. Pop pioneer recalls 'ghost town' of '80s AIDS crisis And I loved the curses you made up. Fran: [As Balthier lends her aid] I would say that you're more like a ...'supporting' role. [11] With this new career change, Balthier amounted a sizable bounty on his head, attracting the attention of bounty hunters such as Ba'Gamnan. Born as Ffamran mied Bunansa (ファムラン・ミド・ブナンザ, Famuran Mido Bunanza),[10] he is the son of Dr. Cid (Cidolfus Demen Bunansa), though he grew weary of his father's madness and obsession with nethicite. When you do, he'll ask you if you're ready to go. ” Contents . He is asky piratewho globetrotsIvaliceon hisairship, theStrahl, with his partnerFran. At one point or another (the specifics have not been discussed in game), Balthier met a viera, Fran, who was to become his partner in crime. Is it true that the people in Bhujerba talk with Sri Lankan accents, not Indian? Everything Wrong with Charlie's Angels (2000) in Butt-Kicking Minutes or Less - Duration: 15:35. [12] Though he makes peace with his father prior to his death, Balthier goes with the group to destroy the Sky Fortress Bahamut as penance for his father's deeds. Balthier is a man who prizes his freedom above all else, endlessly globetrotting Ivalice on his airship, the Strahl, with his partner Fran.A man of many virtues, he nobly claims to steal only from the wicked, although his pompousness and philandering are unbecoming. I hope ya'll like Fran/Balthier! Warnings: None. [30] Balthier ranked ninth on IGN's top 25 best Final Fantasy characters, ranking higher than any other character from Final Fantasy XII. As with each title in the Final Fantasy series the specifics of each aspect of game play are different. Highwind07 12 years ago #3. Fran has always been a Black Mage in every of my play throughs, and Balthier Machinist because he carries a gun from the very beginning. [34] RPGFan editor Stephen Harris compared his voice to that of Ian Fleming's depiction of Bond. 08-23-2014, 11:30 PM #8. Role . And if he did – Emery cited Jack Fletcher, the voice director, as a great help in voicing the character and setting up the scene for him. While they are resting at the Phon Coast, Balthier talks to Ashe about the Nethicite and her intentions. The Truth About Balthier's Past. Balthier’s voice jerks him out of his reverie. The reason he doesn't die is because he is the leading man. What is the relationship between Balthier and Fran in Final Fantasy XII? 2 Answers. Balthier later appears in Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings and in a cameo appearance in Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions. How did Fran and Balthier meet and become the slick duo they are in FFXII? Truly a very moving scene 0_0. 3:51. You'll find Fran waiting outside, but what you'll really need to do is find Balthier and talk to him. Emery commented that while voicing the character of Balthier, he developed a "small crush" on Fran, Balthier's partner. ( Collapse ) And that's all! Must be a fan of Balthier and Fran, either as friends or a romantic relationship. Balthier is charming, dashing, cunning and cynical. "[31] GamesRadar's AJ Glasser listed Balthier and Fran as one of her favourite Final Fantasy couples, describing theirs as being a well-balanced relationship. He also commented that the biggest challenge of voicing Balthier was having to stay consistent, adding that he spent more than four hours in a small booth while doing the voice, which could cause him to "drift away from the character" if he goes on for too long. Balthier was designed by Akihiko Yoshida, who has stated that the character is his favorite from Final Fantasy XII since the character is based on "someone I admire. One thing is for certain; these two opposites did NOT get along well. I'm really not sure how they met. [18], While Balthier himself doesn't appear in Final Fantasy XIV, players can acquire his attire via the Sky Pirate's Aiming gear set in the Return To Ivalice chapter The Orbonne Monastery. Balthier seems too free-spirited for that and I doubt Fran cares much for romance (and if she did, Balthier wouldn't be her type). While the story is told from Vaan's perspective, Balthier certainly seems to think it is his story, referring to himself as "the leading man." After again being captured, this time Balthier is held aboard the Shiva. His Viera partner Fran also appears as a prominent non-playable character in the narrative. She has red eyes, a trait not uncommon to her race. [5] Emery auditioned for Balthier, seeing him after he did this and "instantly fell in love with the character". Her long, leporine ears are covered in white fur with speckles of brown fur at the tips. How can I Change the Weather in Giza Plain. Don't forget to deviwatch us and add our club icon to your journal. © 2021 GAMESPOT, A RED VENTURES COMPANY. Dalan and Vaan in Lowtown, Fran and Balthier in Royal Palace, Ba'Gamnan in Lhusu Mines, Judge Ghis and Fran aboard Leviathan, Vaan asking Fran after Eruyt Village, Larsa calling Al-Cid to … You're browsing the GameFAQs Message Boards as a guest. Don't forget to deviwatch us and add our club icon to your journal. [4], For Final Fantasy XII, Balthier was voiced by Gideon Emery in English and Hiroaki Hirata in Japanese. This poll is now closed. You'll probably start to wonder where in the hell the two of them are, and even though I've got an answer, I'll leave it for you to decide. 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