Sorceress

In Final Fantasy VIII, "Sorceresses" are powerful women who possess magical abilities, believed to be descendants of the god Hyne. They can naturally wield magic without relying on Limit Breaks or Guardian Forces. The power of a sorceress is passed down through "embodiment," where a dying sorceress transfers her abilities to a chosen successor. Key sorceresses in the game include Edea Kramer, Rinoa Heartilly, Adel, and Ultimecia. Despite their supposed divine lineage, sorceresses are often feared and persecuted due to their immense power. They exhibit different magical specialties, such as Edea's elemental magic, Rinoa's life-giving magic, Adel's energy magic, and Ultimecia's manipulation of time and space. Sorceresses often have "Sorceress Knights" who protect them, like Seifer Almasy for Ultimecia and Squall Leonhart for Rinoa. Sorceresses play a pivotal role in Final Fantasy VIII, their actions significantly shaping the plot and destinies of the characters.