Fan theory time: Raine is Estharian

ssnakey-b:

Ever misinterpret something in a work of fiction and then wish it were canon?

I’m asking this because I just remembered that a while ago while browsing the FF wiki, I really misunderstood Raine’s backstory as depicted there and ended up under the impression that they were saying that Raine was originally from Esthar.

I eventually realized I was mistaken, but man… ever since that misunderstanding, I’ve been wishing that were canon, because it would add so much to the world’s story.

Not only would that make Raine’s story even more tragic by having her leave Esthar to escape from Adel’s rule and violence, only for it to return to Raine when she least expected it, that would also make Squall half Galbadian, half Estharian, and not only do I love multi-cultural characters (of course, I suppose in the end, his true culture would Balambian, but you know what I mean) and I think there aren’t enough out there, considering Squall’s own beliefs that neither side of a conflict is ever inherently right or wrong, how fitting would it be that unbeknownst to him, he were the result of people from both sides of the war falling in love with each-other?

Well, I suppose Raine’s origins were never explicitly stated so there’s no indication that she isn’t Estharian, so it could still work, right? Either way, I would really like to know what you guys and gals think of this.