A Tonberry is a mysterious creature from the Final Fantasy series. It made its first appearance in Final Fantasy V ("Dingleberry" in the North American localization); in Final Fantasy VI they were known as "Pugs" in the North American release. Tonberries are often found in caves or ruins, and frequently guard coveted treasure or valuable items. Image File history File links Tonberry This work is copyrighted. ... Final Fantasy ) is a series of computer and console role-playing games produced by Square Enix (originally Square Co. ... Final Fantasy V (ファイナルファンタジーV Fainaru Fantajī V) is a computer role-playing game developed and published by Square Co. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... Software localization is a process of translating software user interfaces from one language to another and adapting it to suit a foreign culture. ... Final Fantasy VI ) is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square Co. ...

Appearance

A Tonberry is quite small, usually no larger than two or three feet (sixty to ninety centimetres) tall. It has green skin and a round head with a small snout and round yellow eyes; it walks on two legs and resembles, to some small degree, a bipedal lizard, or, to a greater extent, a green sock puppet. However, it always wears a hooded cloak, usually plain brown or grey in color, and its dolphin-like tail can be seen peeking out from beneath the hem. A Tonberry always carries two things: a lantern in one hand to light its way through the caves, and a long, sharp butcher's knife in the other. Stronger versions of the Tonberry have a glowing star above their head (VII) or a crown, to symbolize the Tonberry King (VIII). Families Many, see text. ... Genera See article below. ... Stone lantern in a Chinese Garden A chōchin invites customers into an okonomiyaki restaurant in Japan A lantern is a portable lighting device used to illuminate broad areas. ... Traditional Finnish puukko knife A knife is a sharp-edged hand tool used for cutting. ...

History

Lore from some of the Final Fantasy games suggests that Tonberries possess a great rage against all in their hearts, and it is this anger that binds the Tonberries as a civilization, although no human has ever seen such a civilization. However, some fans disagree, characterizing the Tonberries as a highly intelligent and civilized race which forcefully defends its territory. Possibly the largest appearance of the Tonberry can be seen in Final Fantasy VIII. The word civilization (or civilisation) has a variety of meanings related to human society. ...

There are suggestions that evidence of a Tonberry civilization can be Seen in Final Fantasy X-2. Certain areas in the Via Infinito contain large amounts of Tonberries cooperating against the player. Also, The Tonberry King of Final Fantasy VIII poses potential evidence of a civilization. Final Fantasy X-2 (ファイナルファンタジーX-2 Fainaru Fantajī X-2, read: ten-two) is a role-playing video game in the Final Fantasy series, and the first direct sequel to a Final Fantasy game, the best-selling Final Fantasy X released in 2001. ... Final Fantasy VIII ) is a computer role-playing game created by Square Co. ...

Combat

Despite their small size and unassuming appearance, a Tonberry is a formidable opponent. They are tough and hard to kill. While a Tonberry's foes are attacking it, it will walk slowly towards them; after every successful attack that its opponent lands, it will counter with a very powerful special ability, such as that known as "Everyone's Grudge" or "Karma." This ability seems to call upon the departed spirits of every creature that the Tonberry's attacker has defeated in the past, and summon them forth for retribution. Once the Tonberry has come close enough to its enemy, it will then attack with its knife; this attack is almost always fatal, landing the blow with a dull, anticlimatic "Doink." Karma (Sanskrit: from the root , to do, [meaning deed] meaning action, effect, destiny) is a term that comprises the entire cycle of cause and effect. ...

Other Tonberries

On rare occasions, one may encounter one of the elders of Tonberry society; these are Tonberries that have lived longer or grown larger than the rest of their kind. They are known as either Master Tonberries (Masterberries in Final Fantasy Tactics Advance) or Tonberry Kings, and can be recognized by some form of head ornamentation. Most frequently, this takes the form of a crown or a star. As a rule, the treasures that these elders guard are even rarer and more precious, and their combat abilities are (naturally) more highly developed. Master Tonberries can be found in the Northern Crater in Final Fantasy VII, and can be morphed into the powerful Ribbon accessory. The Tonberry King may appear after 20 regular Tonberries are slain, and be defeated and claimed as a Guardian Force (a summoned creature) in Final Fantasy VIII. Final Fantasy Tactics Advance is a strategy video game for Nintendos Game Boy Advance. ... A crown is a symbolic form of headgear worn by a monarch or by a god, for whom the crown is traditionally one of the symbols of power and legitimacy (See Regalia for a broader treatment). ... The Pleiades star cluster A star is a massive, compact body of plasma in outer space that is currently producing or has produced energy through nuclear fusion. ... Final Fantasy VII ) is a console and computer role-playing game released by Square Co. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Final Fantasy magic. ... Final Fantasy VIII ) is a computer role-playing game created by Square Co. ...

In Final Fantasy X, the Don Tonberry can be fought in the Monster Arena after at least one of each monster from the Cavern of Stolen Fayth area has been caught. Don Tonberries have strange, almost leaf-like markings, on their heads. Final Fantasy X ) is the tenth installment in the Final Fantasy role-playing game series and the first game of the series to be released on the PlayStation 2. ...

In Final Fantasy XI, the Tonberry king appears in the side-story "A Little Goblin's Adventure" and "A (Still) Little Goblin's Adventure" and as a Notorious Monster in the Temple of Uggalepih (this time spelled "kinq" which could either be a typo or a reference to his accent in A Little Goblin's Adventure, although when the word "king" is said in his accent it is usually spelled "kink"). Final Fantasy XI ), also known as Final Fantasy Online, is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game set in the Final Fantasy series. ...

More facts about Tonberries

In Final Fantasy X-2, Paine's Mascot costume is modeled after a Tonberry. Tonberries appear in huge numbers in Bevelle's Via Infinito, with small ones leading right up to those that are over 3 meters tall in scale. Some Tonberries in Via Infinito can be found accompanying smaller ones and are harmless, providing items instead of engaging in battle. Final Fantasy X-2 (ファイナルファンタジーX-2 Fainaru Fantajī X-2, read: ten-two) is a role-playing video game in the Final Fantasy series, and the first direct sequel to a Final Fantasy game, the best-selling Final Fantasy X released in 2001. ...

In Final Fantasy XI, Tonberries are classified as Beastmen that live solely in the Yhoator Jungle on the eastern half of Elshimo. During the Great War, the majority of the Tonberries remained in their stronghold, the Temple of Uggalepih. However, a few elite members of the tribe were sent to the Shadow Lord to act as his secret agents. These Tonberries would often sneak into the castles of the allied forces and assassinate important generals or political figures. Feared around Vana'diel, these beastmen were often referred to as the "invisible killers." According to the Tonberries' religion, their creator, the Goddess Uggalepih, had beauty that was envied by the Goddess Altana. A furious Altana transformed Uggalepih into a hideous beast and exiled her to the Outlands. Revenge for Altana's actions is said to be one of the origins of their rancor. Final Fantasy XI ), also known as Final Fantasy Online, is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game set in the Final Fantasy series. ... The Beastmen are fictional humanoid races from the massively multiplayer online role-playing game Final Fantasy XI. // The Many Types of Beastmen The beastmen are a group of semi-intelligent beings that seek to rid the world of Vanadiel of the Five Humanoid Races; the Humes, the Galkas, the... Map of Vanadiel Vanadiel is the fictional world in which Square Enixs MMORPG, Final Fantasy XI is set. ...

This game also reveals why Tonberries are never found without their lanterns or knives in a Tonberry 'war-chant':

"O brothersss of rancor, take up thy lanternsss, The truth we shall illuminate. O sistersss of rancor, take up thy knives, To cleave our foesss with barren hate. Through this we ssseek our just reward; Our goddess's glory be ressstored."

Final Fantasy XI Tonberries still use "Everyone's Grudge", but the damage is based on the number of Tonberries the player has killed. There is a repeatable quest that allows a player to reset their kill counter (a necessity if a player has gone on a Tonberry killing spree!)

In Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles, slightly-modified Tonberries, called Tonberry Chefs play a major part in the Moschet Manor dungeon. You must hunt them all down and kill them to draw out the boss. They are also normal enemies in several other levels. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles is a video game for the Nintendo GameCube. ...

In Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, Tonberries appear infrequently later in the game. Their primary attack, "Knife," takes off nine-tenths of an opponent's hit points. When one of their number is killed, any surviving Tonberries will retaliate with the attack "Karma," which will inflict damage based on the number of units the target unit has killed multiplied by ten. A more powerful version of the Tonberry, the Masterberry, utilizes "Knife" attack that takes off nine-tenths of an opponent's hit points and also has access to "Voodoo," an instant-kill technique. Final Fantasy Tactics Advance is a strategy video game for Nintendos Game Boy Advance. ... Hit points, also known as health points, damage points, life points, or just health (and countless other synonyms), are points used to determine a characters health and show how much damage attacks deal in computer and video games, role-playing games (both table-top and computerized), and wargames. ...

In the Secret of Evermore there are robed creatures that look somewhat like Tonberries, such as the creature you can rescue from the well after arriving in the medieval world. The strongman Tiny becomes their leader and sets up a fortress in the pyramid near the end of the game. Secret of Evermore, released in North America on September 18, 1995, is a role playing video game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System video game console. ...

In Kingdom Hearts II, there is a special Gummi ship designed after a Tonberry. Kingdom Hearts II ) is an RPG video game developed by Square Enix and partly published by Buena Vista Games, directed by Tetsuya Nomura, character designer of several popular games such as Final Fantasy VII. Kingdom Hearts II was first released in 2005 in Japan for the PlayStation 2. ... The Gummi Ship is the fictional vehicle used to travel to other worlds in the videogame Kingdom Hearts. ...