THE GUARDIANS OF THE CRYSTAL: AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SUMMONS

Darryl James

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Building upon the success of their previous publication, The Guardians of the Crystal: An Encyclopedia of Summons is an upcoming unofficial compendium from Final Fantasy Union, dedicated to the rich legacy of summons across the mainline Final Fantasy series.

Spanning every summonable entity from the series, the book delves into their origins, evolutions, and roles within the games. It features stunning artwork from renowned artists such as Tylor Hepner and Tholia Bentz, bringing these iconic beings to life. Adding a personal touch, the foreword is penned by Ben Starr, who shares his journey and connection with the summons.​

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PUBLICATION DETAILS

LANGUAGE	BINDING	EDITION	ISBN	YEAR	PAGES
English	Hardcover	Shiva Cover	N/A	2026	TBD
English	Hardcover	Ifrit Cover	N/A	2026	TBD
English	Hardcover	Bahamut Cover	N/A	2026	TBD

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The Guardians of the Crystal - An Encyclopedia of Summons

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Authors: #DarrylJames

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