"MY AERIS SHRINE"
SELPHIE: Welcome to my Aeris shrine! Okay, I know not many people like Aeris. But Aeris has her fair share of fans, too! Now why would I bother with a mini-shrine for Aeris anyway? Read on!
WHY IS SHE SO SPECIAL?
1) She's not ugly, unlike some characters (I'm not implying to specific characters, just *pointz to Suckyroth*)
2) So what if she died? Doesn't mean we hafta forget her!
3) Her limit breaks! Woohoo, they're the best! Too bad they only last 'til the 1st disc, huh?
4) I like her just 'cause she didn't turn out as some evil character, ya know.
5) She likes Cloud ^_^ she has good taste, lol!
6) Without her, the plot of FF7 would be... er, really really different. I mean, if Aeris like never existed, then there wouldn't be any plot. Or any last remaining Ancient.
7) She gotz a kind, innocent persona. She's not the kind to backstab.
8) I like the staff! It's such a simple weapon, yet it can hurt!
WHY I MADE A SHRINE FOR HER?
SELPHIE: Now some of you might be wondering why I'd waste my time to make a shrine for Aeris. Well, read all of the above and you'll know why I made this mini shrine for her. She also deserves to be more appreciated. And her limit breaks rule! (did I say that already?)
MORE ABOUT THIS CHARACTER...
 
NAME: Aeris (Aerith) Gainsborough 
AGE: 22 
WEAPON: Rod (I like "Staff" better) 
HEIGHT: 5'3" 
B-DAY: February 7th 
BIRTHPLACE: Icicle Inn (you learn this later in the game) 
BLOOD TYPE: O 
DESCRIPTION: Aeris plays a pretty important role in FF7. She is the last remaining "Ancient", a sacred race of people that are entitled to the "Promised Land". The Shinra have hunted Aeris down since she was a little girl because of  this; the Shinra want the Promised land because it's supposedly abundant w/ Mako energy. She meets Cloud when he falls into the chapel where she tends flowers. Afterwards, Aeris stays in Clouds party until she dies ^^; Sephiroth kills her, yech -_-; The overall on Aeris is that she's a girl with a sweet innocent disposition, but still can be a great fighter. 
 
AERIS' PAST...
SELPHIE: Aeris was born at Icicle Inn (North Continent); her biological parents being Professor Gast & the Ancient Ilfanda. Gast was hiding Ilfanda from Shinra at a building in Icicle Inn; they soon fell in love and yada- Aeris is born. The Shinra find out where Gast is hiding; they kill Gast, & Ilfanda runs off with Aeris. Ilfanda & Aeris end up in Midgar (wonder how they got all the way there...). Unfortunately, the Shinra catch up with them, and kill Ilfanda at the Midgar train station. A lady named Elmyra was there at the moment, and Ilfanda tells Elmyra to take care of Aeris. From them on, Elmyra raised Aeris; and Aeris was still being tracked down by Shinra; mainly the Turks. Since Ilfanda was an Ancient, that makes Aeris an Ancient, too. It is believed that the Ancients (who call themselves the Cetra) can lead everyone to the legendary Promised Land; that's why Shinra want to capture Aeris so badly. Since the Promised Land is supposedly peaceful and stuff, they figure that there's lots of Mako there.
MORE ABOUT AERIS IN THE GAME...
SELPHIE: In the game, Aeris' weapon is the "Rod" (or "staff). Below is more info on Aeris' weapons, how to get her ultimate weapon, and about her limit breaks.
 
 
WEAPON
eATTACK
HIT
SLOTS
Guard Stick
Mythril Rod
Full Metal Staff
Striking Staff
Prism Staff
Aurora Rod
Wizard Staff*
Wizer Staff*
Fairy Tale
Umbrella
Princess Guard
12
16
22
32
40
51
28
33
37
58
52
99
100
100
100
105
110
100
100
103
118
111
1 slot
2 connect
2connect/1slot
2connect/2slot
4connect
4connect/1slot
3slot
4slot
7slot
none
6connect/1slot
 * Materia attached earns more AP.
The Princess Guard powers up when allies are in critical or KO status.
The guard stick is Aeris' initial-equiped weapon (meaning Aeris already has it).
AERIS' ULTIMATE WEAPON
Getting her ultimate weapon is pretty simple. But you only get a chance to use it throughout the end of Disc 1. You get it in the Temple of the Ancients at one of the corridors in the clock room. I think it's room 3, but I'm really not sure.
AERIS' MANUAL LIMIT BREAK
SELPHIE: This has a lot of steps to go through! I mean, it's easier to get on Disc 2 or 3, but... Aeris isn't there by then ^^;; So here's how to get it while Aeris is still in your party! First, you have to get the Gold Saucer buggy (the one Dio rewards you with after winning the Chocobo race). Now go to the sleeping man at the cave on the other side of the marshes (not the Myrthil Mines!). You'll see a sleeping man; talk to him, and he'll tell you how many battles you've won (ONLY if you've won a number that's last two digits are odd numbers. For instance, 37, 195, or 279). The man will give you the Mythril. Now head to the blacksmith's house (you know.. the small cottage near the Gold Saucer). Give him the Mythril, then go to the 2nd floor of the house and open a metal lid. There, you'll get "Great Gospel"! But to some, getting to the western continent is confusing (because you get the buggy at the east continent). Once you have the buggy, go to Costa del Sol and take the boat to the western continent (but ya hafta pay 100 gil ^^). Once at Junon, get out of there (fastest way; helicopter). You'll have the buggy with you! Now just cross the river that would initially keep you from getting to the sleeping man's cave. Once you've crossed the river, do all those steps with the Myrthill and you'll get Great Gospel.
    SOME THINGS I'VE HEARD ABOUT AERIS...
SELPHIE: Ok, below are some of the evil or untrue things I've heard about Aeris, and I need to defend her, so here goez:

1) She's a slut!
    Ok, I don't see how she is one *shrug* She flirted with Cloud a bit. And when she first met him, was he with Tifa? Nope. So how would she know that Cloud has a "girlfriend"? Cloud didn't say anything really. And she doesn't dress skimpy (no offense to all u Tifa fans ^_^;;;;) nor act like how some peepz are implying.
2) She stole Cloud away from Tifa!
    This is not true, either ^^ First of all, are Cloud & Aeris going out? No they aren't, so how can peepz say that she stole Cloud away from Tifa?! Maybe peepz are saying this 'cause it didn't seem like Cloud was really paying attention to Tifa during Disc 1. Heck, in my opinion he really wasn't awake at all during Disc 1! I dunno, maybe it's because the Zach part of him took over. BTW, I think Cloud & Tifa make a better couple than Cloud & Aeris, so don't get offended, people!
3) She's a damsel in distress!
    I can't argue w/ this one 'cause Aeris is a damsel in distress ^_^ So who cares? Well, some people do. But I have nothing against characters that are damsels in distress (unless they're guys o.O) I like the innocent act ^_^
4) She was flirting with a younger man!
    Yeah, Cloud was younger than her o.O But only by one year!!! No one would be able to tell the difference *shrug* And still, Cloud & Tifa make a better couple than Cloud & Aeris ^_^

SELPHIE: I've heard more lies about Aeris, but they're not worth posting o.O Oh, if you want to read an official review on Aeris, go here:  Aeris Gainsborough Review
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