Visions of Mana allusions

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The following is a list of allusions and references in Visions of Mana.

Mana series

Recurring

• One of the world's islands is called Lorimar Island.
  • The island is in the far north and has a wintry climate.
  • At its highest point lies the Temple of Wendel.

Final Fantasy Adventure & Adventures of Mana

• Val can dress as Sumo with an alternate costume.
• In the Free City of Tsaata, the convoy meets with a dragonfolk woman named "Footloose Fu Ji", referencing Fuji.
• Hinna's role in the early story is roughly identical to Fuji's in that the former serves as a de facto healer.
• Illusia Isle is located beyond a large cliff from whence flows a waterfall.
• Julei has a side-gig as a minstrel, a nod to Lester, who was also a bard.

Sword of Mana

• The side-quest system is similar to the system used in this Final Fantasy Adventure rewrite.

Secret of Mana

• The party battles the Mantis Ant first chronologically should the prologue be omitted.
• Julei has an alternate outfit with Popoi's headgear, robes, and war paint.
• When posing as a man, Palamena takes up the nom de guerre Pamael, a tip of the hat to Pamaela
• The Luka Ruins act as the shrine of the Water Elemental Undine, and are named for Luka, the 200-year-old sage and priestess of the Water Palace.
• The convoy boards a ship known as the Primm from Rhata Harbor to Ledgas Bay.
• The party battles the Benevodon Garethe aboard a derelict ship dubbed the Dyluck, named for Primm's crush.
• Frost Gigas returns with his entire arsenal, this time as a guardian of the Temple of Wendel. Santa Claus, however, is nowhere to be seen.

Trials of Mana

• Riesz's Amazon garb is available for Careena, though with a bow in place of Riesz's coronet.
• Val inherits several classes from Duran.
• A Nemesis is named for Bruiser, Duran's sparring buddy and best friend.
• Careena can take up classes previously held by both Riesz and Kevin, being part-dragon.
• Careena's default Class strike is called Whirlwind Spear, the same as Riesz's Amazon class.
• Morley shares many traits with Hawkeye, including some of his classes and skills.
• Palamena draws aspects of her character from Riesz and Angela.
  • As Riesz has Elliot in her care, so also does Palamena look after Iain.
  • From Angela, Palamena has a rebellious streak and inherits a portion of her class tree. She does not have Angela's temperament, however.
• Julei inherits several classes from Charlotte.
  • Like Charlotte, Julei is an adult in the body of a child.
• Fullmetal Hugger has again consumed a Mana Spirit, this time being Undine.
• During the battle with Vuscavalanche, the damage done by the debris that klonks the boss on his head reads "19,950,930", the release date of the original Seiken Densetsu 3.
• Dryad is encountered after defeating Grapplavine in a lush forest.
• Jewel Eater returns to consume Gnome; and again, the latter was abducted by the creature while napping.
• Zable Fahr is the only original benevodon to reprise its role.
• The Black Rabite reappears as a superboss.

Dawn of Mana

• Elemental Vessels double as field items used to solve puzzles.
• The first Nemesis (hunt target) encountered is the Tricky Buju, a reference to Ritzia's treasured pet rabite.
• Another Nemesis called Deft Chitto shares Wonderwood resident Chobee's Japanese name.
• A distorted version of Trent is fought.

Legend of Mana

• Morley has a costume to appear as Elazul, complete with a crystal arm.
• Du'Inke is fought as a boss, in Dura Gorge.
• Palamena can dress up as Lady Blackpearl.
• The Nemeses Brutal Guri and Jointed Tikkle share their names with the recruitable pets Guri the Goblin and Tikkle the Sahagin.
• The Sword of Fate (Elazul), Black Pillar (Lady Blackpearl) and the Salesman Glove (Niccolo) are equippable weapons.
• Vadise makes an appearance, with a similar title of White Dragon Princess, and continuing as a member of the Dragons of Knowledge.
• The Side Quest Paem, the Chivalrous Thief makes several references to Sandra.

Children of Mana

• Players receive the Dudbear Dictionary early during the game. A similar item can be obtained in Children of Mana after completing the Friendship Beyond Words sidequest.

Echoes of Mana

• The opening sequence contains a leitmotif of the opening scene from this game.
• Eoren's overall motive to stop the cycle of alm sacrifice to save someone dear to him is very similar to Dema's plan to rewrite history by using the False Tree to destroy memories of Echoes.

Other

• The Jacque Seed and its purpose is an obvious reference to the folktale Jack and the Beanstalk.
• The side quest "Faster Than a Speeding Bulette" is an homage to comic action hero Superman.
• The side quest "Too Far Down a Rabite Hole" is a reference to famous Lewis Carrol's novel Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
• The side quest named "Who Let the Cerberuses Out?" is taken from the Baha Men's Year 2000 hit song "Who Let the Dogs Out".
• Girl With a Lone Earring may be a reference to Dutch Golden Age painter Johannes Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring painting.