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The Soldier King |
“Mother… Father… Miguel… Caroline… Maria… Pedro”
“I am sorry.”
“I’m sorry I wasn’t a better King. I’m sorry I wasn’t a better son. A better husband. A better father. All I knew was fighting, the rage of the battlefield and the thrill of victory… after a while, I stopped caring about the reasons I was fighting.”
“I am sorry.”
“But I can do better now. Now I can finally put that strength to good use. To protect Proper Human History, to fight beside my family, my friends, my country.”
“I hope you will forgive this one selfish request of mine… May I fight by your side?”
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Profile |
Class |
Other Classes |
Allignment |
Saber |
Rider / Lancer |
Lawful Good |
Height / Weight |
Region |
Source |
1.83m / 91kg |
Brazil |
Historical Fact |
Likes |
“Victory is a drug, Master. Victory will lead you astray. It’s one of the most wonderful feelings you will find in life, but you must remain vigilant lest you become intoxicated and roam battlefields in search of more.”
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Dislikes |
“The one I hate the most. The one I wish would suffer and atone for his crimes against my loved ones. The one worthy of no pity or mercy. That wretched existence devoid of humanity… is me.”
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Parameters |
Strength: B
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Agility: B
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Endurance: B
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Mana: C
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Luck: C
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Noble Phantasm: A
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Command Cards |
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Background |
“If its for the wellbeing of All and the happiness of the Nation, I’m ready. Tell the people I’m staying.”
A rebellious child at heart, Pedro I remains a man enamoured with new ideas, pushing ever forward in his journey to obtain victory and challenge the world around him. As a ruler, this would eventually push him to cut the ties between Brazil, then a colony, and Portugal, the homeland he had been absent from for much of his life.
Known as the Soldier King, as well as the Liberator, Pedro I was known to engage in lengthy campaigns while dealing with the continous crises of his ruling. Not helped by his whimsical heart which sought new thrills and ideas, easily lead astray by others who took advantage of it.
This search would eventually cost him his wife, who many accused Pedro I of mistreating to the benefit of a mistress. Though such accusations were never proved fully, as a Servant, Pedro I acts as if he were indeed guilty of all the misdeeds attributed to himself, and that regardless of the details, he did hurt his family as often as he hurt his enemies.
A stain which he will never wash away.
The loss of his wife deeply affected Pedro, leading him to cut ties with his mistress and vices. Seeking redemption for an evil he would never be able to take back. Instead, he chose to remove himself from the situation all together, abdicating the crown of Brazil in favor of his son, Pedro, and the crown of Portugal to his eldest daughter, Maria.
Having cast aside all titles and authority as a monarch, Pedro I would continue to fight for as long as he lived. Seeking new battlefields in search of a great deed, something so great that it might perhaps help him forget the mistakes of the past.
Even now, as a servant, he still seeks that battlefield.
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Personality |
“You are the saddest prince in the world.”
Guilt. Overwhelming guilt and a need for atonement are what drive Pedro I as a Servant. having dedicated most of his adult life to putting out fires and waging battles, the Soldier King is not a man who easily relaxes; rather,you could say he is constantly on the lookout for the next crisis.
There is no time for ephemeral pleasures when the next battle might be upon him soon.
However, that does not mean his bloodthirsty or a glory hound. Rather, he is so used to conflict that his paranoia pushes him to expect conflict even when there is none to be found. Looking over his shoulder as he expects something to go wrong while he is not looking.
Pedro has a soft spot for two things only. His family and the loves he found in life. Refusing to engage in any romantic relationships as a servant, he fervently holds onto a promise to be a better King, Father and Husband, looking to help others as an errant knight and later on protecting the remaining human population of the El Dorado Lostbelt regardless of his mission to prune said Lostbelt.
If summoned at the same time as a member of his family, Pedro I will become somber yet overprotective. Wanting to avoid hurting his family, yet at the same time guarding them against the world if needed. Regardless of how much danger he himself ends up in.
“You don’t need to worry about me, Master. Keep moving forward, towards victory. My blade will be your blade. My body will be your shield. Keep moving, and live a life without regrets.”
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Class Skills |
Riding - [C] |
One can flawlessly manage beasts and vehicles if they have received the proper training and adjustments. Most vehicles and animals can be handled with above average skill. However, cannot ride the likes of Phantasmal Species such as Monstrous Beasts.
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Magic Resistance - [B+] |
A product of D Pedro’s protection by a river spirit. In tandem with the natural resistance of the Saber Class, he is able to shrug off most spells, even if he lacked education in magecraft, being a King born during a time where mystery had already declined.
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Personal Skills |
Protection of the Red Waters - [C] |
Beloved by the spirit of the Ipiranga, Pedro has turned the small, usually forgetful location into the cradle of a free nation. Through this connection, Pedro I can manifest the red-tinted waters of the Ipiranga through his blade and fire slashing cuts with tremendous power and accuracy.
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Crown of Abdication - [A] |
At one point, Pedro I reigned as both Emperor of Brazil and Heir to the Throne of Portugal. Wielding the Authority to rule over both nations, he instead chose to forfeit his rights to the crown of Portugal and pass them onto someone else, as well as abdicating in favor of his son Pedro, who would become the second and final Emperor of Brazil. As a Skill, Crown of Abdication allows Pedro to grant the skills normally gained by Imperial Privilege onto others. At this Rank, he can gift those skills to two individuals simultaneously.
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Trouble with Women - [E+] |
A man who in life was lead astray by the charms of women, resulting in the loss of his wife. Having resolved himself in life to be better and not stray from a righteous path, Pedro I was said to have succeeded in life, decreasing the rank of this Skill to its absolute lowest.
He will still remark and notice the beauty of women around him, but has developed the discipline to completely ignore their charms and act only as a proper Knight should in their defense. Though it has a very low chance of ‘Charming’ an individual who fits his four criteria (Family Background, Culture, Beauty, Kindness)
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Southern Cross - [B] |
A fighting technique developed by Pedro’s long time friend and ally, the Duke of Caxias. As a Saber, Pedro’s rank in this skill is higher than usual, but still does not match the original. At Rank B, this Skill allows the creation of three simultaneous afterimages which increase the amount of attacks Pedro can unleash at any given time.
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Noble Phantasm |
Ipiranga: The Warcry Heard by Red Water |
B-Rank / Anti-Unit |
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The site of Pedro’s most famous deed. The declaration of independence which would lead to the birth of Brazil as its own Nation and Empire. It’s importance is such that the very place where it happened is now just as famous. A small brook named for its red waters, the Ipiranga is seamlessly connected to Pedro’s legend and his Noble Phantasm.
And that includes the spirit which resided there.
A river spirit, barely sentient of its own purpose. Something small and fragile which would have broken down and vanished as the Age of Man progressed. Instead its very name became intertwined with the birth of a Nation…
“Really, just how reckless can that man be! Throwing himself over and over again into fights. Truly, a blockhead amongst blockheads!”
Slung over Saber’s back. The red cape which ruffles windlessly is nothing else but a physical representation of his bond with the spirit of the Ipiranga brook, a figure who wordlessly watched over him during life and even now is summoned alongside him as the Armor he wears and the Blessing which powers it.
If, for whatever reason, Pedro is rendered unconscious… well… let’s not think about that.
“Listen, Master. I know this guy. He is completely hopeless. Utterly so! But if you ever hurt him… if I ever have to watch silently as he cries in despair again… I won’t forgive you, okay? Regardless of his faults, this dumbass and I are partners!”
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O Libertador: Fate of a Nation, Independence or Death |
B-Rank / Anti-Unit |
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The act of severing the connection of Brazil and Portugal, as well as their centuries old relationship. The declaration which immortalized Pedro I in Brazilian History. To become independent or die trying. And this Noble Phantasm is nothing more than the crystallization of this concept.
A single sword strike which severs and reverses the ‘bond’ between two parties. Be it something like a curse, a contract of master and servant or even something far more conceptual as the ‘present’ self from the ‘past’. If there is a relationship between any two beings this Noble Phantasm is capable of severing that connection and reverting the nature of its bond.
Turning a ‘Master’ into a ‘Servant’, a ‘King’ into a ‘Follower’.
A ‘Beast’ into a ‘Savior’.
A ‘Fake’ into ‘Reality’.
It can be called a Sword of Reversal.
However, its true nature can only be released if Pedro I resolves to put his life on the line. A single swing which can ‘sever’ fate and overturn a hopeless situation at the cost of one’s own life.
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Relationships |
Maria Leopoldina |
“Caroline… I… No… I don’t deserve to say those words. Don’t deserve to be in your presence. After everything that happened. You deserved better. And I… don’t deserve the wonderful children you left me. But know this… they will always love you. Even if I failed to.” |
Pedro II |
“You look old, son. Wise and well lived. A true ruler who became everything I could not. You would probably hit me if I apologized, no? Yes… thought so. But maybe you will allow this old soldier to lend you his sword?” |
Isabel |
“Your father was not to blame for the burden you now hold. That is my sin to bear. I cannot bear to watch as father and daughter fight. But hopefully this life of mine will be able to quench your fire.” |
Miguel I |
“Miguel… I’m sorry. No… it’s probably already too late for apologies. And as you are, you would never listen to them. So point your sword to me, brother. Only at me. Do not take your eyes away. As always, this feud is between us.” |
Carlota Joaquina |
“Mother… I wish things could be different. I wish you didn’t have to go away. But even now, you can’t help but lust after something that is no longer ours. I cannot abide for it, Mother.” |
Sebastian |
“Who is the true King? Foolishness. This land has no King, Wished One. This land is Free!” |
Aqualtune |
“You don’t want an apology either. No, you want something I cannot give you. I cannot rewrite history, nor can I ease the burdens of your people. What I can do, however, is reassure you that one day, your kin and my own will be one and the same under the sun.” |
The Golden King |
“You are wrong, El Dorado. And you must be stopped. For the sake of my children and the children which came after them. Their story must not end at the hands of a cold unfeeling machine. They are free to choose their destiny!” |
Originally Posted by Comun
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