Kiltia Kiltia is a term found in all titles that take place in Ivalice . Kiltia made its first mention in " Vagrant Story " , and has appeared as part of the history of " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " and " Final Fantasy XII " . Appearances . " Final Fantasy XII " . The Light of Kiltia was founded by the prophet Kiltia 2000 years prior to the story , and was brought into Ivalice from Ordalia . A polytheist faith system , followers of this teaching follow a dualistic system , where a pantheon of gods is led by Faram the Father , God of Light . Prophet Kiltia witnessed a vision of the gods , and began his quest to spread the message of faith to the people of Ordalia . Arriving at Mt Bur - Omisace , Kiltia made it the center of his faith . Even after his death , the Light of Kiltia continues to flourish , creating churches and accepting followers until all of Ivalice is converted . Those who hold to this faith are known as the Kiltias . Kiltias are known to end their prayers with the name of their deity , Faram , and do the gesture of crossing their chest . It is implied that those of the Kiltia faith believe in an afterlife , as a part of their funeral rites asks for the Great Father to guide the body ' s return to the earth , and to guide the spirit ' s return to " the Mother of All " where it shall find peace . Though influential , followers do not mix their faith with government affairs and the church had willingly abandoned the power to influence the government , fearing oppression and distrust . Those with high ranks are forbidden to enter politics , and the religion maintains a neutral stance with all surrounding territories . Several years after " Final Fantasy XII " , a separate sect is created by Saint Ajora , claiming Faram alone worthy of worship . This further wanes the popularity of the Light of Kiltia sect . Ranks . While not thoroughly explored in " Final Fantasy XII " , there are ranks within the Light of Kiltia , the highest of which is the Gran Kiltias . The Gran Kiltias stays in the temple atop of Mt Bur - Omisace . Born to lead the faith , the Gran Kiltias is the highest and most celebrated man in the Light of Kiltia faith . The Gran Kiltias is known to be a man of wisdom and deep thought , with possession of powerful magick . It is never revealed how many Gran Kiltia there have been , or how long they live . The first Gran Kiltias the player hears of was around during the time of King Raithwall . Upon taking three pieces of nethicite , King Raithwall gave the Sword of Kings to the Gran Kiltias to look after it . He sealed it in the Stilshrine of Miriam , so only a descendant of King Raithwall could come and take it . The Gran Kiltias Anastasis is the most recent Gran Kiltias and the one who meets Princess Ashe , and explains where to get the Sword of Kings . He is known to have sealed one of the dangerous Elite Marks , Fafnir , after said beast tried to obtain the Dynast King Relic in the Stilshrine of Miriam , and the Mark Piscodaemon . Anastasis is killed by Judge Bergan during an Archadia n raid to Mt Bur - Omisace leaving the faith with no Gran Kiltias , and it is unknown if there ever will be a new one . Due to his passing , beasts begin to roam Mt Bur - Omisace , such as Fafnir , who was petitioned to be hunted by Iieha , a Kiltias who attempted to defeat the Fafnir and perished . Other known ranks are Acolytes and Hymms . Acolytes are found to be mostly nu mou . " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " . In the instruction manual , it is mentioned that long before Noah built his ark . The tales tell of an ancient land called Kiltia was a world where swords and sorcery reigned . A Kiltias is known as a sorcerer . " Vagrant Story " . Kiltia is an ancient religion known to have existed for over 2000 years . A pseudo - religion combining magic and machines , the adjective Kildean refers to Kiltia - made items . Kiltia are known to have created gemstones named after the knights of Camelot , and created mechanical puppets , such as Kali and Ravana , in the image of the deity Asura . Most of the artifacts survived , including the rusted nails — claws once used by the Kildean tactician Rinomy . 2000 years before The Graylands Incident , the dancer - priestess Müllenkamp rose to become a prominent figure of the religion . The Kildean priestess founded the dark city of Leá Monde and her influence was so strong a cult was formed around her . In an age where magic was as " common as sellswords , " Leá Monde was carved with the ancient Kildean lettering to strengthen its draw upon the the Dark . Müllenkamp carved the city with Kildean glyphs to create what is known as the Gran Grimoire , and sealed it with the Blood - Sin tattoo on her back . As time passed , the Iocus priesthood gained momentum within Valendia , becoming an influential group . Müllenkamp was branded a heretic , and her cult was persecuted by an Inquisition meant to cleanse the city of Leá Monde . The Iocus priesthood ' s own symbol is merely an adapted " Rood Inverse , " the same motif as the Blood - Sin that Müllenkamp wore , and while dark magic is abhorred in Valendia , the Iocus priesthood ' s own Cardinal and Order of the Crimson Blades secretly employ the Dark . The Valendian Parliament , in an effort to wrestle power from the priesthood , also seek to harness the powers of the Dark . Kiltia is mentioned as an obscure , secret religious cult trying to expand its sphere of influence in Ivalice .