Metaphorical Unity in "ReFantazio": Exploring Party Cohesion

Metaphor: ReFantazio features eight playable characters, including the protagonist. While Gallica is present from the start, her combat role is limited. The remaining seven party members join at specific points in the story, often tied to key events. Note: The following details may reveal minor plot points.

Character Join Dates in Metaphor: ReFantazio

Each party member awakens to a unique Archetype, usable by any party member once unlocked. Early members may initially be AI-controlled before gaining full control.

• Storhl (Warrior): Joins on June 5th at the Border Fort, but his Archetype awakens on June 6th in the Nord Mines. Until then, he's AI-controlled.

• Grius: Joins after the Border Fort events, becoming a playable character on June 6th after Storhl's awakening. Grius doesn't undergo the same Archetype awakening as others.

• Hulkenberg (Knight): Interacts with the party from June 10th, fully joining and awakening her Archetype during the boss fight on June 11th.

• Heismay (Thief): His awakening and party joining occur on July 4th within Martira's main dungeon.

• Junah (Masked Dancer): Joins the party after her Archetype awakening on August 13th.

• Eupha (Summoner): Eupha's arrival is flexible. Completing the Dragon Temple dungeon anytime between August 19th and September 4th (during Viraga Island's free time) adds her to the party for the final boss. However, her Bond quest begins after this period.

• Basilio (Berserker): Awakens and joins during the Saint's Day events on September 11th, becoming fully playable the following day (if chosen).