Again… the voices of the fallen… are weeping…
Argh… just a little more… please wait for a little longer…
Be patient… my comrades. The eternity we seek is closer at hand.
I promise… I shall obtain the Holy Grail, and let you all finally rest in peace.
These memories, these hope, these faith.
With honor, I shall be the one to carry them to the Promised Land.
…
The brave soldier sought glory in death.
Traveling on the road of sacrifice, he spilled his own blood to honor the legacy of the fallen.
As long as he has something to fight for—not even countless failures can extinguish his flame.
The chivalrous knight seeks honor in eternity.
Marching on the path of martyrdom, he had offered his own life for the dignity of the dead.
As long as there’s someone believing in him—not even a Demon God can stain his brilliance.
…
The Demon God cannot comprehend chivalry.
The notions of Honor and Glory are utterly unfathomable for the Transcendent One.
He could never understand why humans would throw their life away for a higher cause.
—Not even after he had observed countless wars and walked through a million battlefields.
However, the concepts of “honorable death” and “glorious sacrifice” continues to fascinate him.
In his attempt to grasp these ideals, the Demon God Eligos instead mistook them for vengeance.
Thus—the Demon God accumulates the grudges of the fallen, as proof of the folly of humanity.
…
The knight strives for the perfection of chivalry.
His honorable deeds and glorious achievements have earned him fame and respect.
Being martyred in fighting for the honor and glory of his nation is a desirable end for him.
Even if his sacrifice turns out to be absolutely meaningless and ultimately futile—
He knew that chivalry can lead to the downfall of even the most honorable of knights.
For he had witnessed firsthand the moment the Knight Templars were burned as heretics.
And so—the knight sought to inherit their legacy, in order to seek the true meaning of chivalry.
…
Unto a knight is given a sword, which resembles a cross in order to signify that Our Lord conquered on the Cross the death to which humanity was condemned for the sin of our first father, Adam. A knight ought to destroy and utterly vanquish the enemies of the Cross by the sword, for chivalry exists to maintain justice. For that reason, the sword is made with two cutting edges, to signify that the knight ought to use it to uphold chivalry and justice.
The armor symbolizes a castle and fortress against vices and weaknesses. For just as a castle or fort is all walled in, so an armor is firm and closed on all sides to remind a noble knight that he should not enter with his courage into treason nor any other vices.
The shield is given to the knight to represent the duty of a knight. For just as the knight puts his shield between himself and his enemy, so the knight is the intermediary between the prince and the people. And just as the stroke falls upon the shield and saves the knight, in the same way the knight ought to array himself and present his body before his lord when that lord is in peril, hurt or capture.
A knight is also given a spear, which represents truth. For truth is something straight and even and ought to take precedence over falseness. The iron head of the spear signifies strength, which truth ought to have far more than falseness. And the banner of the spear indicates that truth is faithful to all and has no fear of falseness or treachery. The spear symbolizes that truth sustains hope.
…
Class: Lancer
True Name: Geoffroi de Charny
Gender: Male
Alignment: Lawful Good
Origin: Historical Facts and Rumors
Attribute: Man
A 14th century French knight who fought in the Hundred Years War and took part in the Crusade of Smyrna. Often considered to be the best knight of his time, Geoffroi wrote a treatise called the Book of Chivalry, which details the ideal conceptual qualities of a knight. He was also given the highest honor of bearing the war banner of the French king, the Oriflamme.
Geoffroi de Charny was also known for his possession of the first-class relic now known as the Shroud of Turin, which first appeared to the public in a Church near Troyes which the Charny family founded, in the exact same year Geoffroi de Charny himself died. However, soon after it was discovered, the Holy Shroud was ruthlessly denounced by the Holy Church as a forgery, and even now its authenticity is debated. There is a theory which said it once belonged to the Templars, based on the Charny family’s close history with them. After all, Geoffroi's uncle was one of the Templars burned at the stake—
Nevertheless, there is no doubt among the Mage’s Association and the Eight Sacrament that the Holy Shroud of the Charny family was the real artifact that wrapped the body of the crucified Christ. The reason it was publicly discredited was because it has been found to be corrupted by something abominable—because Geoffoi de Charny was the host of a Demon God. The infernal spirit holding the title of Duke. The unholy knight who reigns over warfare, the vengeful demon of the battlefield—the Fifteenth Pillar, Eligos.
Parameters:
STR: B
END: B+
AGI: B+
MGI: C
LCK: D
NP: A
Class Skills:
Riding: A+
Can ride and operate all creatures and vehicles up to the rank of Phantasmal Species and Divine Beasts, with the exception of Dragons. The Riding skill is the very foundation of chivalry, and a squire who cannot tame a mighty steed cannot call himself a knight, or so Lancer claims. However, true to his words, his Riding Skill does receive a slight boost by obeying the Code of Chivalry.
Though it’s not classified as a Noble Phantasm because he’s not a Rider, Lancer’s horse is the Steed of Abigor, a Demonic Beast possessed by the Demon God Eligos that was said to be raised in the Garden of Eden. That said, he looks nothing demonic and is actually quite gallant.
Magic Resistance: A
Grants protection against magical effects. Cancel spells of A-Rank or below, it makes Lancer practically untouchable to modern magecraft. As a spellcasting knight from a magus family ordained by the Holy Church, Lancer was experienced in dealing against rogue warlocks and witches alike.
Personal Skills:
Code of Chivalry: A++
A composite skill that encompasses the essential abilities which every proper knight should have, which includes Charisma, Knight’s Tactics and Riding. It also provides a boost to Lancer’s parameters in proportion to how “honorable” and “glorious” his actions and circumstances are. Conversely, it will also severely weaken Lancer if he commits deeds that are deemed improper and shameful for a Knight, such as fighting against women. Though the concepts of Chivalry are something Lancer himself theorized in his “Book of Chivalry” treatise, it is said that he was heavily influenced by the “72 Codes of Knighthood” of the Knight Templars.
Also, thanks to the influence of the Demonic Knight Eligos, which conflated “honor and glory” with “vengeance” it seems that this skill also has effects similar to Avenger skill, which grants Lancer significant boost when taking acts of revenge.
Oblivion Correction: EX
The sorcery trait of the Charny family. It was developed out of necessity to assist in their responsibility as the Custodian of the Holy Shroud. It is an extreme memory enhancement that makes it conceptually impossible for one to forget anything. As a Servant, this means that Lancer will also remember every instance of summoning from at least a thousand different timelines. In addition, it also allows Lancer to take a “Knight’s Oath”, which can confer various blessings depending on the sworn oath.
The true nature of this memory enhancement is something called “Castle of the Mind”, and its purpose is as a form of Mental Protection and Absoluteness of Mind that serves to alleviate the heavy burden imposed by the Shroud of Turin as well as to protect Lancer’s mind from the corruption of the Demon God.
Grand Order: E
The mark of a Beast, signifying one’s status as an Enemy of Human Order. A curse embedded into the Magic Crest of 72 magus families by a being claiming to be King Solomon. It ensures that when their assigned time arrives, one of the seventy two Demon God Pillars will take over their descendant’s body and carry out their plan of the Incineration of the Human Order.
Lancer carries within his Magic Crest the mark of the Demon God Eligos. However, in truth, the task assigned to Eligos has already been carried out by Geoffroi de Charney, Lancer’s uncle, the Templar burned at the stake alongside Jacques de Molay on the charge of Demonic Possession. The reason Eligos continued to influence the Charny family was because it has embedded itself within the Holy Shroud of Turin.
Noble Phantasms:
Saint-Suaire
Holy Shroud Touched with the Memory of Eternity
Type: Anti-Unit (Self)
Rank: EX
The living may lie, but the memories of martyrs tell only the truth.
The Holy Shroud of Turin. The cloth that wrapped the body of the crucified Christ, after which he resurrected three days later. A first-rate relic equivalent to the Holy Grail and the Holy Lance in fame and mystery. It was discovered by the Charny family, back when most of its members were part of the Knight Templars, and they have since been its guardian.
It is said that it can heal wounds, confer invincibility, or even grant immortality. Countless great heroes, emperors, kings, knights and saints were said to have been buried with it in hope to replicate the great miracle of the Messiah’s resurrection. Of course, this relic cannot revive the dead. Once the soul and body are separated, it is eternal—what is wrapped within this Shroud that has been corrupted by a Demon God are just the cries of the dead, the echoes of the fallen. In essence, just as the Holy Grail is a Vessel of Souls, the Shroud Turin serves as a Temple of Memories.
As a Noble Phantasm, it has the power to absorb, accumulate, destroy and even recreate memories. When used to recreate memories, a Reality Marble is temporarily formed to contain it, and even the dead can be reconstructed within it. In addition, by drawing the power of the Demon God Eligos residing within the Shroud, Lancer can obtain the “Curse of Eternity”, rendering the concept of past, present and future meaningless for him.
Oriflamme de l'Étoile
Noble Knights, Raise the Chivalrous Banner of the Blazing Star
Type: Anti-Army
Rank: A+
Like a blazing sun, Chivalry shines the brightest at moments closest to death.
The Oriflamme, the gilded lance bearing the royal banner of France that was flung by Lancer at the Battle of Poitiers, where he died. It is a Noble Phantasm representing Lancer’s attainment of the highest honor and glory within the Chivalrous Order of the Star that Lancer founded, and also ended with his death.
When the banner is raised, all allied units will receive a massive morale encouragement and receive a boost to their STR and END parameters, while the enemy units will be inflicted with a demoralizing mental attack that will reduce their AGI and LCK parameters if successful. It also grants allies with significant resistance against fire elemental attacks. With the invocation of this Noble Phantasm’s true name, the flag will burn with blood-red flame, and it will confer Lancer and his allies with the blessing of the Headless Saint, St. Denis, in the form of a powerful Battle Continuation effect that will allow them to fight as if an army of undead that will keep on fighting even as their limbs are cut off and their head separated from their body.
Lastly, as a forbidden trump card that Lancer himself will never use, by replacing the original banner of the Oriflamme with the Shroud of Turin, and by drawing the power of the Demon God Eligos within it, it is possible for Lancer to channel the grudges and vengeance accumulated within the Shroud to transform the lance into a miniature Demon Pillar blazing with dark flames. In this form, it can unleash an wide-ranged attack that will incinerated the both the body and mind of anyone within range into ashes. It will also slowly rob every sentient creature nearby of their memories. At this point, Lancer’s Saint Graph will slowly but surely be altered, and ultimately his class will be distorted into an Avenger, as the memories of the dead will finally overwhelm his own—
Abigor Legion
Fallen Warriors, Kindle the Vengeful Flame of the Crimson Abyss
Relationship
Pelles
Most Honorable Lord of Corbenic, it's a pleasure to meet fellow guardian of our Savior's Relics.
Let us bear this... solemn duty of ours with pride.
(Ah... The fallen knights... their hearts trembles with yearning at the thought of the Holy Grail)
"Nero"
Kuh...! You are...!?
Ahem. Pardon my rudeness, Sir.
(The memories of Martyrs... for a moment, they're trembling with a confused loathing)
Umar Al Aziz
O Virtuous King of the Saracens, your words carries wisdom, but my pride compels me to dispute it.
Treasures have worth not because of its value, usefulness or fame alone.
A treasure's real worth lies in the memories embedded on it.
Charlot
Prince—no, Squire Charlot! How undisciplined!
Tighten your grip! Straighten up your form! Compose your courage!
This special training will go on until you become an admirable Knight worthy of His Glorious Majesty, your father.
"Jesus"
Mon Dieu...
No... What blasphemy is this!
And... Why are these voices...?!
Aži Dahāka
This corruption... The Demon have completely taken over you...
O Serpent of Greed, begetter of Evil, originator of Destruction.
By out faith, by our oath, we shall end thy hunger.
Wakanuke
Hm? A female warrior from the Orient?
A duel? As fond I am for tourneys, I would never fight a lad—
I see... You're quite serious. Very well, let us—wait, another Demonic Serpent?!
Sandman
What sorcery are you...!?
Your mere presence... stirs the memories into restlessness...
But at the same time... tranquility?
Mr. Glass
Compared to the duties of Knights, the pursuits of Craftsman and Scholars may indeed be nobler to society.
To think that even such brilliant craftsman as yourself could face such unjustified dishonor and death...
(I wonder if that Glass Armor would be too extravagant for a Knight?)
Pérdix
This memory... This vengefulness... Such familiar feelings...
Deeds speak louder than Words, and I can see from your commendable actions that you value something more than just malice.
O Winged Craftsman, if the dishonor and failure of the past can raise glory and victory for the future, then keep flying on this path.
Priapus
I suppose a leisure summer voyage once in a while should be beneficent for the morale of knights.
Alright! Sir Priapus, to prepare for future crusading expeditions, let's make write this activity a routine.
(Eh? Did I say something shameful? I feel like the voices of the fallen are laughing at me?)
Nannerl
What soothing melodies... It almost feels like... a dream, an eternity.
A steadfast minstrel guarding an ephemeral memory.
Your chivalrous dedication truly merits admiration.
[The rest hopefully coming soon]