The Ultimecia Castle (in Japanese: アルティミシア城, Arutimishia-jō) is a flying castle, home to the malevolent Sorceress Ultimecia whom it was named after. It serves as the final level of Final Fantasy VIII where the heroic members of the SeeDs, an elite paramilitary organization meant to protect people from military or supernatural threats, face off against Ultimecia and her monsters. The castle yet presents a vague and eerie air of menace. At the heart of it all is the cruel Sorceress of the Future who calls this place home and reigned supreme here, Ultimecia.