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Falcom has released new information and screenshots for The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell O Zemuria introducing characters Van Arkride, Agnes Claudel, and Bergard Zeman, as well as the story, settings, and new battle system elements.
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■ Characters
Van Arkride (voiced by Daisuke Ono)
- Age: 25
A young man who works as a “Spriggan,” an occupation that helps those who have lost their way between the real world and the underworld.
He may be thought to have quite a pragmatic personality due to being the only one in his family alive, but he does have his own methods when making decisions. (That being said, there is a danger his resolve may waver when in the face of his favorite sweets.)
Summoned by the demon lord, he was born with the diabolic core housed inside him. Following the battle against the demon lord that separated from his body, he was able to successfully seal the diabolic core in a place between worlds.
Agnes Claudel (voiced by Miku Ito)
- Age: 17
A second-year student at the renowned Aramis High School. She has a gentle and graceful demeanor, with a strong sense of determination.
She begins to work part-time at the “Arkride Solutions Office” after requesting Van in the search of a Genesis—an orbment left to her by her great-grandfather.
Although she has succeeded in collecting the Oct-Genesis that was scattered throughout the republic, she continues her part-time job at the Solutions Office working under Van, who she is in love with.
Bergard Zeman (voiced by Akio Otsuka)
- Age: 69
Formerly a wandering priest at the Septian Church, he is a broad and muscular elder man.
As a master of the Kunlun style—one of the East’s three great martial art schools—he has many disciples all across the continent. To Van, Bergard is an important master, and a person he owes a great debt to.
He cares a lot about Van, who comes from a special background, and strictly mentors him, both in martial arts and in all parts of life.
Following the incident at the Republic, he travelled east. On his way, he reunites with Van, and extends a helping hand.
■ Story Prologue
“In the year 120X, everything will end.”
These were the words that prophesized the demise of Zemuria by C. Epstein—Father of the Orbal Revolution.
As “X Day” drew closer and closer, one Orbal rocket was to be launched from the large base built on the land of Kunlun.
“Can humans reach beyond the atmosphere?”
“What lies at the end of the earth?”
“Will the human race be able to know the truths of this ‘world’?”
As the entire world turned its focus on the biggest undertaking it has ever seen since the dawn of history, many forces from many lands were assembling at a single point—a certain young Spriggan at a certain location in the independent territory of Ored, also known as the Singularity.
Will the rocket pierce through to the heavens, opening up a new future for Zemuria?
■ Settings / Keywords
Operation Startaker
A large project on a national scale advanced underwater by Roy Gramheart, the 23rd President of the Republic of Calvard. Aiming for the uncharted territory of “beyond the atmosphere,” the project will launch communication satellites via Orbal rockets, with the objective to eventually send humans into space. The significance of the project is said to be in finding answers to environmental problems through surface surveillance from extremely high altitudes, as well as the creation of a new Orbal communication network via satellites.
Zech One Space Military Base
Southeast of the Republic, in the backlands of the Ishgal mountain range lies a large-scale facility built in a massive basin for the execution of Operation Startaker. Up until it was announced, the existence of this base was kept top secret, thought of as the nation’s most sensitive information.
Ored
Set in Northern Zemuria, Ored is an independent state that borders Remiferia to the west and Calvard to the south. Despite being located even further north than the northern Calvard city of Messeldam, the climate is warm, allowing the state to develop agriculture independently from a long time ago. It is known for its idyllic farmland that covers most of the state, but in recent years, foreign-affiliated capital has also made strong strides, such as how the Marduk Company’s headquarters were placed there.
The Marduk Company
A private military company (PMC) that has developed rapidly in recent years. It possesses and utilizes military gear and Orbal equipment with highly advanced technologies. Where most of these assets come from, however, is a mystery.
■ Battle System Introduction
The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki bases its battle system off that used by the its predecessor, The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak, which enables seamless switching between field and command-based battles. In The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki, new “Awakening” and “B.L.T.Z. (Blitz) System” elements have been added to the battle system.
New Field Battle Element: “Awakening”
Some characters such as Van, who has the ability to change into Grendel form, and Stigma-possessing Dominions, are able to enter an “Awakened” state by using their boost gauge during field battles, allowing them to temporarily increase their fighting abilities by a considerable amount.
While in this “Awakened” state, it is not just the character’s physical appearance that changes. Attack power and speed also increase, allowing you to inflict consecutive attacks to gain the upper hand over your enemies.
—Transform into the Grendel form during battle!
—Eliminate enemies swiftly with “Awakened” attack power!
New Command Battle Element: “B.L.T.Z. (Blitz) System”
During command battles, when you execute normal attacks, Crafts (moves), or Arts (magic) after obtaining the Blitz Bonus, the “B.L.T.Z. Chain / B.L.T.Z. Support” will immediately be triggered.
A follow-up attack from your partner, followed by another attack from the “B.L.T.Z. Chain” effect, or an increased effectiveness of Crafts or Arts from the “B.L.T.Z. Support.” There are many ways that it can change the course of battle.
—Attacking enemies with a B.L.T.Z. Bonus.
—More follow-up attacks with a B.L.T.Z. Chain!
—Crafts / Arts during a B.L.T.Z. Bonus.
—Increased Crafts/Arts effectiveness with B.L.T.Z. Support!
★★★”B.L.T.Z. Support” is Also Useful for Heal- or Aid-type Moves!★★★
“B.L.T.Z. Support” not only enhances offensive Crafts / Arts, it is also possible to increase effectiveness of heal- and aid-type moves. Furthermore, since “B.L.T.Z. Support” is also applied when using items, even when the Crafts / Arts gauge is not filled enough, it is possible to escape dangerous situations using “B.L.T.Z. Support” to enhance item effectiveness.
