Heaven

Heaven Versions
Final Fantasy II

Heaven (天界 [tenkai] or 'heaven' in Japanese) is another dimension of kinds. It has appeared twice with a slightly different emphasis on both, and they are most likely a different place similarly named.

Final Fantasy II

In Final Fantasy II heaven consists of various parts where the souls of the virtuous end up after their death. The 'highest' area of heaven appears to be the palace of heaven, where the(?) god used to dwell.

Final Fantasy VII

It is completely unknown how the people of the Final Fantasy VII world see heaven. However, it definitely exists as a concept, considering Tifa's bar is called Seventh Heaven.

Final Fantasy XI

In Final Fantasy XI there is a related concept known as Paradise (楽園 [rakuen] or 'paradise' in Japanese), and is taught by the Church of San d'Oria to be where the souls of the virtuous go after their death. At the same time, it is considered a place (possibly in another dimension), and should one find the 'Gates of Paradise' one could pass through to the other side.

However, in truth the Paradise as taught by the Church is largely a fabrication, albeit one based loosely on truth. The original Paradise was were gods dwelled before the Paradise was torn asunder and made into the current world, and no mortal being could survive there should it make a return.

Final Fantasy XII

In the Ivalice games, Paradise is also mentioned in relation to religions. However, it is only mentioned by name and its function isn't touched upon.

Final Fantasy XIV

In Final Fantasy XIV, heaven is known as the Seven Heavens (七天 [nanaten] or 'seven heaven's in Japanese), where the worthy spend an eternity in the halls chosen for them according to their deeds in life. As the Seven Heavens are inextricably linked with the myth of the Twelve, the gods of the realm, there is no confirmation on whether they are a real place, modeled after a real place, or a complete fabrication of the Eorzeans.

Six of the seven heavens are aligned to the elements, each of them ruled by the two gods related to that element, while the final seventh one is obliquely referred to as the 'seventh heaven' or 'final heaven' in English. In Japanese, it is known as the 星天 [seiten] or 'starry heaven'. Consequently, there are six constellations in the sky that are said to be gates to the elemental heavens. The gate to the seventh heaven is thought to be the pole star.

In real world myth, the pole star is often linked to the heavens where gods live, and plays an important role in the cultures' mysticism as a result. This same trait can be found in cultures all over from ancient Mesopotamia (middle east) to China, Siberia, and North America, among others.

Heaven of Fire
An endless city built by Nald'thal and heated by Azeyma. Here come live the fair, honest, and philanthropic.
Heaven of Ice
A palace built from ice by Halone out of frozen moonbeams of Menphina. Here come live epic heroes, gallant knights, the benevolent, and the faithful.
Heaven of Lightning
A clockwork spire built by Byregot from the remains of a comet sent by Rhalgr and powered by his lightning bolts. Here come live engineers, architects, revolutionaries, and conquerors of evil.
Heaven of Earth
A tree planted by Nophica and instantly matured by Althyk. Under its branches come live farmers, naturalists, historians, and archeologists.
Heaven of Water
A river melted out of a star by Nymeia and poured out by Thaliak. On its shores come live scholars, inventors, teachers, and enterpreneurs.
Heaven of Wind
A towering mountain of Oschon surrounded by the sea of Llymlaen. Here come live explorers, adventurers, mountain climbers, saints, and people who rescue others.