Peach

"Around a century ago, a man named Peach found a way to dispell [sic] the clouds and brought sunshine back to our world. He's celebrated everywhere. That's why we have a statue of him in the Peach Plaza."

- Lucy

Background
J. Peach, widely referred to by only his last name, was a human born during the Age of Darkness. As what would now likely be considered a young adult, he was able to create and use technology to free the world of the darkness that had plagued it for 330 years.

Personal life
Peach's personal life is currently unknown.

From his journals, he is known to have ruin dived at the Orzu Ruins in Ethea.

Achievements
"Peach is the most famous person in the world, he's recognized for bringing us into the current age."

- Loading screen tip

Tales of the time before Peach dispelled the darkness over the world as well as what is currently known about Peach are largely passed around by word of mouth.

The time before Peach
Lee tells the player of the time before Peach when they first bring him a Data Disc:

Gale tells everyone of the time before Peach during the Day of the Bright Sun:

Lee also tells about the life during the Age of Darkness in his sermon during the Winter Solstice:

End of the Age of Darkness
The player and Petra talk about how Peach ended the darkness:

Lucy tells the children at school about the Age of Darkness and how it ended:

Cultural influence
Due to his heroic achievement of dispelling the darkness covering the world, there are various homages to Peach throughout the land. A mural depicting him decorates one wall in the Church of the Light.

Peach's name is occasionally be used as a euphemism or interjection, such as saying "Oh, Peach!" in situations one might say a variant of "Oh, no!"

Day of the Bright Sun
"The Day of the Bright Sun is on the 19th Day of Month 1 of each year. It celebrates the event of Peach clearing the clouds and letting the sun rays once again shine on the land around a century ago. The Age of Darkness before Peach lasted for 330 years."

- Loading screen tip

Statue of Peach
"J. Peach, the one who brought us light after the long dark night."

- Statue description

There is a statue of Peach in the center of Portia's Peach Plaza. Sandrock and Highwind have statues of their own.

Fashion
Peach popularized the use of Umbrella Hats instead of traditional handled Umbrellas.

Peach's Amulets, crafted in his likeness, are lucky charms that are said to give Peach's blessing to the wearer when worn.

Media

 * The Legend of Peach: A biography of J. Peach's legendary life.