Garland is one of the central antagonists in the Final Fantasy series, originally appearing in the first installment of the franchise. A once noble knight, Garland falls from grace and becomes a powerful dark knight, seeking to dominate time itself. His descent into villainy is marked by his transformation into Chaos, a menacing entity that threatens the world. Garland's story explores themes of power, redemption, and the cyclical nature of time. As a pivotal figure, he challenges the heroes, setting the stage for their epic quest to restore balance to the realm.