Auron (Final Fantasy)

**Auron** appeared in the 2001 videogame called *Final Fantasy X*. Auron [ˈɔː.ɹən] is a playable character in *Final Fantasy X*. He is a former warrior monk of Yevon, a guardian of Summoner Braska, and Tidus's caretaker.

Auron watches over Tidus while concealing his mysterious past tying him into the stories of Braska and Tidus's father Jecht. After Auron takes Tidus to Spira, the latter learns Auron is revered as one of the greatest guardians who ever lived due to serving Braska on his successful pilgrimage. He becomes a guardian for Yuna, Braska's daughter, on her pilgrimage, and is, in many ways, the party's mentor, as the others come to him for advice or ask for his permission.

Auron wields katana and bracers in battle. His initial Sphere Grid path boosts his HP and Strength, making him slow but hard-hitting while granting him Break abilities, which weaken opponents. His Celestial Weapon, the Masamune, deals more damage the lower Auron's current HP is. His Overdrive is Bushido, and he learns new abilities by collecting movie spheres.

Auron wears a red *haori* closed with a black and blue strap with two brown belts wrapped around it. Auron tucks his left arm into the front of his *haori*, making it look like his arm is in a sling. He removes his left arm from the *haori* when fighting, but his right arm remains in its sleeve. This aspect (along with the jug on his side) is a tradition among *rōnin*, wandering masterless samurai, and is likely an homage. He wears a black armored gauntlet on his right hand and an armor brace on his left forearm.

Auron wears a brown shoulder pad on his left shoulder intricately decorated with tan, green, and blue patterns with a beaded ornament dangling from it. He wears black pants and shoes that have brown straps and triangular metal plating. Auron wears a black shirt with a high gray collar with intersecting brown straps. His hair is black with gray streaks held back by a gold ribbon, and he has some stubble on his chin.

Auron has a scar on the right half of his face over his eye, which remains shut as a result. His left eye is amber, and he wears black sunglasses. On his right hip, Auron carries a jug with the word "Nog" written on it (in Spiran script), a term used to describe some beverages, including rum. The drink is featured in two of his Overdrives: when executing Banishing Blade, Auron takes a drink and spits it on the blade, and when using Tornado, Auron hurls the jug into the cyclone to ignite it. The former is likely a homage to Japanese samurai who would spit sake on their swords to "feed the spirit of the blade".

In *Final Fantasy X HD Remaster*, Auron's character model was remodeled so his skin would resemble more of a real life mid-30s man. as His hair was elongated and more disheveled, his shades have better transparency, and as for his clothing details are sharper.

Auron is a strict, no-nonsense warrior with a dry wit who carries himself with grace and dignity, maintaining many subtle mannerisms of a traditional samurai. He is the strong silent type, speaking when he feels it's necessary—usually offering his knowledge and insight in relevant situations or sharing stories of his past experiences as a young guardian. As a result of his devotion to High Summoner Braska, Auron is idolized across Spira by many aspiring guardians.

Auron proves his imperishable loyalty to Braska and Jecht, but beneath the silence, he is outraged over the events of ten years ago. He has become cynical, having little-to-no respect for Yevon. Despite his usually collected demeanor, Auron harbors feelings of self-loathing. He claims to Tidus and Wakka that though he is seen as a great guardian, he considers his past self (like them) foolish and young.

Auron exhibits some fatherly tendencies with Tidus and Yuna, due to the promise he made to Jecht and Braska that he would look after their children. Auron is patient with Tidus's childish behavior and insists that he be accepted as a guardian to Yuna, much to others' surprise. Tidus reminds him of Jecht, and Auron enjoys pointing out the similarities, much to Tidus's annoyance. Auron becomes irritated at hold-ups during the pilgrimage, although he ultimately lets the party do as they please, provided it doesn't infringe on the journey. He does not hesitate to enter shops operated by the Al Bhed or use machina, despite Yevon's opposition of them.

Scenario writer Kazushige Nojima has compared Auron to Vincent Valentine of *Final Fantasy VII*, stating that though the two are meant to be silent characters, they often have something important to say. "Auron's Story" in the *Final Fantasy X Scenario Ultimania* sheds some more light on his character. Auron resents the adoration he receives as the "legendary guardian", feeling it undeserved, as he never partook in Braska's pilgrimage to become famous but to support Braska's sincere desire to rid Spira of sorrow. He is overcome with regret for their failure to save Spira and views Braska's sacrifice as futile, blaming himself for being unable to stop him.