Allusions seen in the new Trial (spoilers)

[Eloah]

So, I noticed something in the new trial that seemed rather off to me. There is a part after the seven "WoL" are summoned where the BLM and WHM are summoned to do an attack. They do their respective cast animations but then summon comets. At first I just thought okay its just the mechanics. But then I noticed they are dressed just a bit to similarly, specifically the hats; plus why is a WHM casting comets? Also they are the only "WoL" summoned that are both Lalafells. There are 8 playable races in the game, and with the boss representing a Hyur, each race could be represented, so why two Lalafells?

Then I saw a post on Reddit that clarified everything and makes so much sense. They are an allusion to Palom and Porom and they are using Twincast, their signature move. That explains why they have similar outfits and why they are both Lalafells. And because of that it extends to the rest of the summoned "WoL" too. The DRK is Cecil, they are even wearing the Baron helm, the Bard is Rosa, the WAR is Cid, the SMN is Rydia, and the Ninja is Edge. I mean we have so many jobs to choose from, but why choose ones that correspond to Jobs specific to the cast of FFIV.

TL : DR The "WoL" summoned in the new trial are seven characters from FFIV.

What do people think of this little allusion to the cast of FFIV? And what other little hints do you see of their character in these allusions?

[wereotter]

There are a few other allusions in the characters he summoned.

In the cutscene before the dungeon, I think it's the first summoned character, we have the red version of the Warrior of Light


Also the first boss of that dungeon is Locke from FFVI


I've been keeping my eyes open for other references too, just harder to make out who some of them might be with the filter they put over them.

[Espritduo]

Should also be noted that in the dungeon, the first boss is based on FFVI's Locke, the second boss is based on FFV's Lenna as a Necromancer, and the last boss is FFV's Bartz as a Berserker. I wouldn't be surprised if the random trash spectral warriors you fight in the dungeon were also meant to represent FF characters as well, but nothing jumped out at me.

[wereotter]

Should also be noted that in the dungeon, the first boss is based on FFVI's Locke, the second boss is based on FFV's Lenna as a Necromancer, and the last boss is FFV's Bartz as a Berserker. I wouldn't be surprised if the random trash spectral warriors you fight in the dungeon were also meant to represent FF characters as well, but nothing jumped out at me.

I was wondering who the other two were supposed to be! Thanks!

Edit : I've been told that sometimes Hildebrand will show up in there between the second and final bosses, but I haven't been able to confirm this myself. This in reference to the trash spectral warrior enemies you fight. He's not one you fight, but just someone that gets summoned in and doesn't know what's going on.

[RebellionRed]

I think Edward should be the bard instead of rosa since...he literally is a bard lol

[Ilenya]

I think Edward should be the bard instead of rosa since...he literally is a bard lol

Rosa can actually use Bows, though. Edward can't.