From Dynasts End

Twelve scions who rebelled against their creators, the Gods, and were subsequently sealed and banished to the most remote regions of Ivalice. They can only walk the earth if they are summoned through their Glyph by a Summoner.

To obtain an Esper's Glyph, one must travel to their shrine and pray to them. These shrines are scattered across Ivalice, and none are easily entered. Praying alone doesn't ensure that one will be given a Glyph, as the Esper itself must sense affinity to the summoner as well. Each Glyph is unique to its Esper, and once a summoner obtains it, that Glyph cannot be obtained by another until the summoner bearing it dies.

Contents 1 Belias, the Gigas 1.1 Shrine 2 Mateus, the Corrupt 2.1 Shrine 3 Adrammelech, the Wroth 3.1 Shrine 4 Zalera, the Death Seraph 4.1 Shrine 5 Shemhazai, the Whisperer 5.1 Shrine 6 Hashmal, Bringer of Order 6.1 Shrine 7 Cúchulainn, the Impure 7.1 Shrine 8 Zeromus, the Condemner 8.1 Shrine 9 Exodus, the Judge-Sal 9.1 Shrine 10 Famfrit, the Darkening Cloud 10.1 Shrine 11 Chaos, Walker of the Wheel 11.1 Shrine

Belias, the Gigas

"Scion of darkness and guardian of the Holy Realm, made by the gods in opposition to the Transcendent Loghrif, scion of light. Called the Gigas for his appearance: man and monster fused as one. Considered a mistake upon his making, and receiving not his intended role, the Gigas challenged the gods and lost. Scored by his masters, he found another: the Dynast-King, whose tomb he swore to protect for eternity."

The Esper of Fire, he represents the Zodiac sign of Aries, the Ram (which is also a fire sign). However, his only ram-like feature are his horns and hooves. From his power of Fire, his color sign is Red. He is also referred to as the Mesha Ascendant, which is the Sanskrit name of its Zodiac sign as used in Jyotish (Hindu) astrology.

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Mateus, the Corrupt

"Scion of darkness ruling and protecting those who live in the underworld, in opposition to Lahabrea, Abyssal Celebrant and scion of light. In the course of his rule, he submitted to avarice, and the darkness took his heart, transforming him until he was both evil and corrupt. Then in his cowardice did he bind a Goddess of the Demesne of Ice, and using her as a living shield, he challenged the gods. Defeated before their might, he fell screaming into the depths of hell, there to be imprisoned for eternity."

The Esper of Ice, he represents the Zodiac sign of Pisces, the Fish. This is reflected by the fact that Mateus has fish-like aspects to his appearance. From his power of Ice, his color sign is Blue. He is also referred to as the Meena Ascendant, which is the Sanskrit name of its Zodiac sign as used in Jyotish (Hindu) astrology.

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Adrammelech, the Wroth

The Esper of Thunder, he represents the Zodiac sign of Capricorn, the Goat. Despite his dragon-like form, there are several parts in relevance to a goat, most notably his goat-like head and the cloven hooves on his feet. Due to his power over Thunder, his color sign is Yellow. He is also referred to as the Makara Ascendant, which is the Sanskrit name of its Zodiac sign as used in Jyotish (Hindu) astrology.

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Zalera, the Death Seraph

The Esper of Death, he represents the Zodiac sign of Gemini, the Twins. The shamaness grafted onto his right wing represents his twin. From his power of Death, his color sign is Violet. He is also referred to as the Mithuna Ascendant, which is the Sanskrit name of its Zodiac sign as used in Jyotish (Hindu) astrology.

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Shemhazai, the Whisperer

"Scion that is both horse and woman, wielding utter control over the souls that wander the underworld, in opposition to the Martyr Igeyorhm, scion of light. Though she once served the gods as a guardian, when Ultima announced her rebellion, Shemhazai went to her, whispering of the gods' hidden weaknesses. She then descended upon the land without leave of the gods, and taught men of destruction and evil. For this was she stricken down and bound."

The Esper of Soul, she represents the Zodiac sign of Sagittarius, the Archer. This is because her hands resemble crossbows, and she has horse-like qualities. From her power of Soul, her color sign is Pink. She is also referred to as the Dhanus Ascendant, which is the Sanskrit name of its Zodiac sign as used in Jyotish (Hindu) astrology.

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Hashmal, Bringer of Order

"Scion set by the gods to wield and manipulate the laws of this world, and with holy power lead mankind to order. Created in opposition to Fandaniel the Protector, scion of light. Desiring to bring order to all things, he joined with Ultima in her battle against the gods. He gave his body to the Thousand-Years War, and when his strength was spent, down into the burning inferno he fell."

The Esper of Earth, he represents the Zodiac sign of Leo, the Lion. His face does resemble that of a large feline, though he is overall humanoid shape. From his power of Earth, his color sign is Green. He is also referred to as the Simha Ascendant.

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Cúchulainn, the Impure

The Esper of Poison, he represents the Zodiac sign of Scorpio, the Scorpion. While normally he doesn't resemble a scorpion, during his ultimate attack, giant claws come out of his back and strike into the ground. His arms also have some resemblance to a scorpion shell. From his power of Poison, his color sign is Brown. He is also referred to as the Vrishchika Ascendant, which is the Sanskrit name of its Zodiac sign as used in Jyotish (Hindu) astrology.

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Zeromus, the Condemner

The Esper of Gravity, he represents the Zodiac sign of Cancer, the Crab. Zeromus has a giant claw, just like a crab. From his power of Gravity, his color sign is Indigo. He is also referred to as the Karka Ascendant, which is the Sanskrit name of its Zodiac sign as used in Jyotish (Hindu) astrology.

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Exodus, the Judge-Sal

The Esper of Aether, he represents the Zodiac sign of Libra, the Scale. Exodus is indeed standing on a platform with a scale. His color sign is Orange due to being a non-elemental, but orange is still a suitable color for the element aether. He is also referred to as the Tula Ascendant, which is the Sanskrit name of its Zodiac sign as used in Jyotish (Hindu) astrology.

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Famfrit, the Darkening Cloud

The Esper of Water, he represents the Zodiac sign of Aquarius, the Water Carrier. This is evident since he carries a large jug on his shoulder. From his power of Water, his color sign is Clear. He is also referred to as the Kumbha Ascendant, which is the Sanskrit name of its Zodiac sign as used in Jyotish (Hindu) astrology.

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Chaos, Walker of the Wheel

The Esper of Wind, he represents the Zodiac sign of Taurus, the Bull. Chaos has two large horns on his head, similar to those of a bull. From his power of Wind, his color sign is Gray. He is also referred to as the Vrishabha Ascendant, which is the Sanskrit name of its Zodiac sign as used in Jyotish (Hindu) astrology.

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