While we're on the topic of Ilberd...

Is there any chance that he was a hint at Gunbreaker?

Specifically, due to his Lionshead skill, when the premier Gunblade user from Final Fantasy is Squall, who has an afinity for Lion head jewelery/ornaments. In addition, the fact that the skill summons exploding swords a term that isn't too far off how one might describe a Gunblade...

/tinfoilhat