Editing Seven Sages

[[File:Seven sages' spirits.jpg|thumb|259px|right|Eagus addressing the party]]
The '''Seven Sages''' are the seven people who stopped the Lord of Darkness, [[Rhapthorne]], from taking over the [[World of Light]]. With the help of the Godbird, [[Empyrea]], they trapped Rhapthorne in the [[Godbird sceptre]].

==History==
In the distant past, the Godbird assisted the Seven Sages in creating the [[Godbird sceptre]] and sealing away the demon [[Rhapthorne]] within it. The Sages tried to make certain that [[Rhapthorne]] could never rise again. They tied the power of the seal to that of their blood lines. So long as one of their heirs lived on, the seal would remain.

David, a descendant of one of the Great Sages who is the devoted, obsequious servant of [[Dominico]]. He comes across as pitiable and naive at first. At first it was believed by all that [[Dominico]] was a sage decendant, that was however proven false. That he tolerates such demeaning treatment from [[Dominico]] indirectly leads to his murder by [[Leopold]].

==The Seven Sages==
*'''Kupas:''' Sage of the [[Green Orb]]. A powerful magician, he became friends with an {{Elf}} girl and a [[Gigantes]] after he found them unconscious. Together they founded the city of [[Tryan Gully]], a place where {{MFamilies}}s, [[Human]]s, and {{Elves}} alike all lived together in peace. Because their life spans are far greater than [[human]]s', the elf and the [[Gigantes]] are still alive to this day. Before his death, Kupas asked them to carry out his wish to never let anyone forget how [[Rhapthorne]] terrorized the world. His true heir is [[David]]. Realizing how easy it would be for [[Rhapthorne]] to target his descendants, Kupas charged his companion and his companion's descendants to hide his bloodline. Kupas conferred his magical power to his friend and family in order to protect his own descendants from discovery. Through time, that charge was forgotten. Kupas' plan to fool [[Rhapthorne]] also failed, as [[Rhapthorne]] was immediately able to recognize [[David]] as the true holder of the bloodline rather than [[Dominico]], the descendant of whom Kupas charged to protect the true blood.
*'''Golding:''' Sage of the [[Yellow Orb]]. He was a very able fighter and considered the mightiest of the seven sages. His heir is Mr. Golding.
*'''Alexander:''' Sage of the [[Blue Orb]]. He was skilled in sword fighting and magic. His swordsmanship was inherited by [[Alistair]], while his magical prowess was inherited by {{Jessica}}. Although they are both descended from Alexander, Alistair was chosen as holder of the bloodline.
*'''Kadan:''' Sage of the [[Red Orb]]. A renowned scholar, his descendants are Marta and her son Marek, though Marta is the chosen holder of the bloodline.
*'''Gozo:''' Sage of the [[Purple Orb]]. One of the greatest sorcerers who ever lived, his descendant is Rylus.
*'''Regnar''': Sage of the [[Silver Orb]]. He was revived from death in order to aid the other sages. He is closer to the [[Goddess]] than anyone else, and it was he who named the Godbird Empyrea. His descendant is the Lord High Priest.
*'''Eagus:''' Sage of the [[Gold Orb]]. He was the youngest of all sages at an age of six, and foretold that [[Rhapthorne]] would return someday. He also addresses the party after they break through the barrier guarding [[Rhapthorne]]. His descendant is [[Abbot Francisco]].

==Heirs to the Seven Sages==
*'''Master Rylus:''' [[Dhoulmagus]]'s former master. As a renowned magician, he was the first person King [[Trode]] and the team sought out for guidance. Unfortunately, he died before the beginning of the game as a result of an arson attack by [[Dhoulmagus]].
*'''[[Alistair Albert]]:''' {{Jessica}}'s older brother and Alexander's descendant. Alistair was protector of [[Alexandria]] and the [[Tower of Alexandra|Eastern Tower]]. One day, the door to the tower was found open. Patrolling up to the top floor, he was confronted by [[Dhoulmagus]], who then immobilized him with magic. Unable to draw his sword and defend himself, Alistair was quickly slain by [[Dhoulmagus]]' hand.
*'''[[Abbot Francisco]]:''' A descendant of Eagus and childhood friend of the Lord High Priest, Francisco was the one who raised [[Marcello]] and [[Angelo]] after they lost their families, among many lost and displaced orphans. He was murdered on the second floor of his living quarters in [[Maella Abbey]] by [[Dhoulmagus]].
*'''Mr. Golding:''' Golding's descendant, Mr. Golding was also an able fighter who took down a [[troll]] with his bare hands. He was the owner of the casino until he was murdered. Mr. Golding was killed by [[Dhoulmagus]] behind his upstairs couch.
*'''David:''' Descendant of Kupas. Like all of Kupas's descendants, [[David]] was living in [[Tryan Gully]] under the care of Raya and the [[Gigantes]] who founded the city with his ancestor long ago. [[David]] travelled from [[Tryan Gully]] all the way to [[Arcadia]] and collapsed. [[Dominico]] took him in as his servant and mistreated him, unaware of his responsibility to protect him from [[Rhapthorne]]. [[David]] was killed by Sir [[Leopold]] near his cage.
*'''Marta:''' An old herb doctor from the [[Orkutsk]] mountains. She was killed by Sir [[Leopold]] outside her cottage.
*'''The Lord High Priest:''' The highest authority in the world's religion. He was killed by [[Marcello]] shortly after Sir [[Leopold]] was defeated.

==Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|zh-cn={{Translation|七贤者|Qī xián zhě}}|zh-cn-meaning=Chinese for "Seven Sages".
|zh-tw={{Translation|七賢者|Qī xián zhě}}|zh-tw-meaning=Ditto.
}}

==Gallery==
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DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 8.jpg|Golding fuses with the [[Yellow Orb]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 9.jpg|Kupas fuses with the [[Green Orb]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 10.jpg|Alexander fuses with the [[Blue Orb]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 11.jpg|Gozo fuses with the [[Purple Orb]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 12.jpg|Kadan fuses with the [[Red Orb]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 13.jpg|Regnar fuses with the [[Silver Orb]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 14.jpg|Eagus fuses with the [[Gold Orb]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 15.jpg|Sages surrounding [[Rhapthorne]]'s force field. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 17.jpg|Sages weakening [[Rhapthorne]]'s force field. ([[Cell phone]])
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DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 19.jpg|Sages giving the {{Hero 8}} and {{Party 8}} encouragement. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 21.jpg|Sages taking leave. ([[Cell phone]])
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