Celes

Recruitment

Locke frees Celes beneath South Figaro. She is the first controlled character after the world changes.

In battle

With an eligible weapon equipped, Runic absorbs the next eligible spell from either side and normally restores MP based on its cost. It does not stop every magical attack, and must be selected again after an absorption.

Celes learns some spells naturally as she gains levels. Equipped espers can teach her additional magic. The Spells tab lists these learning routes separately.

Imperial general and Returner

Celes was infused with magic as a child and became an Imperial Magitek Knight and general. Disillusioned by the Empire’s methods, she opposed it and was imprisoned. Locke frees her in South Figaro, and she joins the Returners.

Story: opera and World of Ruin

To reach the Empire, the party needs Setzer’s airship. Celes resembles the singer Maria, so she takes her place at the Opera House to draw him out.

After the world is torn apart, Celes wakes on a remote island, where Cid has cared for her. She leaves to search for her companions and helps bring survivors together against Kefka. Cid’s fate depends on the player’s actions.