I can't take my eyes off Balthier!Balthier is a 22-year-old Hume sky pirate who pilots the Strahl, a small airship, around the skies of Ivalice. He and his companion, Fran, prefer to remain outside of the war between the kingdoms of Ivalice. Born Ffamran Mid Bunansa, he is the son of Dr. Cid. Balthier claims to be the "leading man" of the story many times throughout the game, and insists that this status makes him invincible. This viewpoint draws credibility from his near-death experience when the Sky Fortress Bahamut was destroyed near Rabanastre. Though presumed dead, he and Fran apparently retrieved the Strahl back from Vaan and Penelo, leaving a note for the new Queen Ashe indicating that they are still alive.
I want all heroes to be Balthier. Let's simply replace every character in every game with Balthier and be done with it. Balthier doesn't have time to bitch and moan. Rather, Balthier wants to engage you in an intelligent discussion and help around with whatever -- all the while saving the whole damn world with naught but a snide remark and his trusty
side-arm. Balthier was especially charming -- he shirks the tacked-on conventions that have become typical in videogames in favor of character traits that are truly heroic. He's optimistic, ethical, intelligent, and extremely likeable -- you know, the characteristics that have become almost taboo nowadays. That the appearance of this kind of male lead strikes many as a surprise is something that ought to make you think.
Oooo and aaaaa for Balthier!He is too coooool! Wuhoo.... He IS my leading man. Watch this, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxKGDiekrQ0
Balthier: I'm the leading man. And what did they say about the leading man? He never dies.
Balthier: It's not easy being this popular, you know.
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