Shiva model!

[whoopeeragon]

Shiva, hilariously, appears to be tied to the Gigas, at least given what my speculating friends seem to have figured out.
Which is why one of my friends in particular was hoping she looked more roe-like XD

But no concrete information was ever given

Her thighs are more magnificent than any Roegadyn lass' will ever be.

[Warlock]

Her thighs are more magnificent than any Roegadyn lass' will ever be.

You are a Wise man '-')b

[Yrusama]

Based on concept art alone? The FFXIV version is the clear winner in my book. The ice queen definitely looks her part now.

In terms of lore, Shiva is a spirit of ice. She can look however she wants. In this case she chooses to appear older and experienced, having led her minions in battle countless times with unwavering fortitude and grace. FFTA does a better job of showing her regal side, but you can't deny her poise in the XIV version.

If in other (friendlier) iterations she looks younger/sexier, that's her choice. I like your comment on FF8's looking mermaid-esque, too. Not saying it's the same Shiva that shows up in every game, but as etherial beings they can choose to represent themselves as they wish.

I would like the point out that, while Ifrit's design is great, it does break tradition in that his horns are pointed forward and not backward. When I first saw him in FFIV I thought he was a demon bunny because of his backward horns.

[Firon]

In terms of lore, Shiva is a spirit of ice. She can look however she wants. In this case she chooses to appear older and experienced, having led her minions in battle countless times with unwavering fortitude and grace. FFTA does a better job of showing her regal side, but you can't deny her poise in the XIV version.

If in other (friendlier) iterations she looks younger/sexier, that's her choice. I like your comment on FF8's looking mermaid-esque, too. Not saying it's the same Shiva that shows up in every game, but as etherial beings they can choose to represent themselves as they wish.

I would like the point out that, while Ifrit's design is great, it does break tradition in that his horns are pointed forward and not backward. When I first saw him in FFIV I thought he was a demon bunny because of his backward horns.

Just to note Ff 9 points forward also.

[Zantetsuken]

Thirded...lol it was creepy to watch. '

I forgot how pretty the FF9 Shiva was...I love her crown.

Also anyone play Revenant Wings? I liked the Shiva from that:



I like the crown....she reminds me of the chick from Candyland lol

Good call~

After FFXII, and Revenant Wings, I can't help but consider Shiva a 'second tier' Ice Primal/Esper/Summon/etc..

Mateus really owns the top spot now - At least in my book.



It would be fantastic to see the Zodiac summons (who are actually all the FF final bosses) reappear in this game at some point.

Afterthought:

I'm not sure that it was intended or not, but it even Zodiark (FFXII) bears a similarity to Orphan's final form (FFXIII).