Garnet Til Alexandros XVII, also known as Dagger, is a central character in the video game Final Fantasy IX. She is the crown princess of the Kingdom of Alexandria, raised in the royal family, but she longs for freedom beyond the palace walls. Her journey begins when she decides to escape from the castle with the help of Zidane and his theater troupe. Throughout the game, Garnet learns about her true origins and grows from a sheltered princess into a strong, independent leader committed to saving her kingdom. Her character arc is pivotal to the game's overarching narrative.