Loveless

[imported_Shadow]

Here is what I could find of this most awesome poem/story

Prologue (Poem)
When the war of the beasts brings about the world’s end
The goddess descends from the sky
Wings of light and dark spread afar
She guides us to bliss, her gift everlasting


Prologue (Interpreted)
When the war of the beasts brings about the world’s end
The goddess descends from the sky

Wings of light and dark spread afar
She guides us to bliss, her gift everlasting


Act I (Poem)
Infinite in mystery is the gift of the goddess
We seek it thus, and take to the sky
Ripples form on the water’s surface
The wandering soul knows no rest.


Act I (Interpreted)
The infinite mystery
The gift of the goddess is what the three men seek
But their fates are scattered by war

One is taken captured, one flies away
And the last becomes a hero

But the three are still bound by a solemn oath
To seek the answer together, once again


Act II (Poem)
There is no hate, only joy
For you are beloved by the goddess
Hero of the dawn, Healer of worlds

Dreams of the morrow hath the shattered soul
Pride is lost
Wings stripped away, the end is nigh


Act II (Interpreted)
Though the prisoner escapes, he is gravely wounded
His life is saved, however
By a woman of the opposing nation

He begins a life of seclusion with her
Which seems to hold the promise of eternal bliss

But as happiness grows, so does guilt
Of not fulfilling the oath to his friends


Act III (Poem)
My friend, do you fly away now?
To a world that abhors you and I?
All that awaits you is a somber morrow
No matter where the winds may blow

My friend, your desire
Is the bringer of life, the gift of the goddess

Even if the morrow is barren of promises
Nothing shall forestall my return


Act III (Interpreted)
As the war sends the world hurtling towards destruction
The prisoner departs with his newfound love
And embarks on a new journey

He is guided by hope that the gift will bring bliss
And the oath that he swore to his friends

Though no oath is shared between the lovers
In their hearts they know they will meet again


Act IV (Poem)
My friend, the fates are cruel
There are no dreams, no honor remains
The arrow has left the bow of the goddess

My soul, corrupted by vengeance
Hath endured torment, to find the end of the journey
In my own salvation
And your eternal slumber

Legend shall speak
Of sacrifice at world’s end
The wind sails over the water’s surface
Quietly, but surely


Act V (Poem)
Even if the morrow is barren of promises
Nothing shall forestall my return
To become the dew that quenches the land
To spare the sands, the seas, the skies
I offer thee this silent sacrifice

Source: http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/LOVELESS

Please let me know if anyone else has any more information about this awesome poem like:

Author
Is it real
Can it be bought and where?

Thanks

[Mile]

It's basically the story of advent children CC. I don't know if there's a direct author for this story, maybe it's in ending credits. I think it was just meant to be read by the player as the story continues, so I don't think you can buy this anywhere separately. Its as real as Final Fantasy, very real to some

I hope this answers your questions.

[imported_Shadow]

well I don't know if it's something someone made but if you search loveless crisis core under google images you'll see something that looks like a book



and this one

[Mile]

Looks like fan made book for cosplaying or something like that. there's a measure and scale on the picture, so somebody probably wanted it to look as realistic as possible.

Very nice job BTW, good find Shadow.

[imported_Shadow]

We do our best to provide you with the best here at FFU! :-D Glad to be of service

[Seprith]

This is a rather old topic, but I have been re-reading LOVELESS in preperation for something and my interest in the poem has once again returned. I was a fan of it when I played Crisis Core and I and still fond of it now. Even before Crisis Core I alwas felt there was an air of mystery around the term "LOVELESS" as it appears in every Final Fantasy VII Compilation game in one form or another. Naturally, Crisis Core gives the most detail, but LOVELESS has been interesting since I first saw that sign in Midgar.

Anyway, I was rambling a bit there. I wish to revive this topic so I put forward a question. Which part of the LOVELESS poem is your favorite?