Blade Lineage Mentor - Meursault
We are not placing our stone here, then? Mm, then the tides drive us to resign.
| HP | 82.0 + (2.73*lvl) |
| DEF |
| Trigger | Dialogue |
|---|---|
| Identity Acquisition | We are not placing our stone here, then? Mm, then the tides drive us to resign. |
| Morning Greeting | A morning must start early. There is much to process and much to do. |
| Afternoon Greeting | Would you join me for a round of baduk if there is a vacancy in your schedule? I require some time to systemize my thoughts. I must contemplate where I may find our new home. |
| Evening Greeting | Always remain watchful under a bright moonlight. One must keep their wounds and scars out of sight. |
| Chatter #1 | Do not hesitate when wielding a blade, for hesitation is a sign of an underdeveloped familiarity with the blade. Train yourself to reach greater heights. |
| Chatter #2 | One can learn the opponent's strategies by playing a game of baduk with them. The further the game progresses, the more moves the opponent makes, the easier it becomes to read them. |
| Chatter #3 | I expect that turmoil shall visit us soon. I have been tasked with the role of a protector, so I shall do my duty to the bitter end. ...Yet I foresee that my fellows, the one I must protect, and I may lose my place at S Corp. |
| Post-Uptie Chat 1 | When someone had once told me that I would live the life of a vagrant, I had scoffed at the notion. ... I suppose I shall truly live a life of a wanderer, now. |
| Post-Uptie Chat 2 | Tear the flesh and hew the bones. In other words, one must maintain utmost focus until the blade cleaves clean through the bones. I will demonstrate, and you will learn. |
| Idle | ... Mm. I will start the countdown. |
| Uptying | No matter how many assassins they send, they are nothing before me but the placement of a single stone in a game of baduk. My play has yet to flourish... will you respond nevertheless? |
| Deployment | I place my stone at a flower point. |
| Stage Entry | My play. |
| Viewed in Battle | I will not accept any unsolicited advice. |
| Commencing Attack | If you will cut... then wager your life on it. |
| Enemy Stagger | Yield the flesh. |
| Staggered | A defeat of my own making... |
| Enemy Killed | To claim the bones. |
| Death | Ah... how will I stand tall before my... fellows...? |
| Check Passed | A wise move. |
| Check Failed | A witless move. |
| Victory Cry | The endgame of this match was close yet conclusive. We may now freely seek the path to our survival. |
| Extra Conditions Fulfilled | My stratagem worked, and the tide of this battle was in our favor. Let this tide continue until we find us a new home. |
| Defeat Wail | I must have made a losing move. Thus I yield my flesh to another scar. |
In Memoriam
When 3 or more other Blade Lineage allies are defeated:
- When gaining Poise Potency/Count with this unit's own Skills and Coin effects: gain 1 more of each
- When 5 or more other Blade Lineage allies are defeated, gain 2 more of each instead
- Combat Start: Apply <<((SwordPlayOfTheHomeland))Swordplay of the Homeland>> on self
Swordplay of the Homeland
INDIGO x 5
Combat Start: 1 ally with the most <<((Breath))Poise>> deals +15% damage on Critical Hit with Slash Skills
Draw of the Sword
2 - 10
[On Use] Gain +2 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
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+4
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[Heads Hit] Gain 1 <<((Breath))Poise>>
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+4
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[Heads Hit] Gain 1 <<((Breath))Poise>>
Draw of the Sword
2 - 10
[Combat Start] Apply 1 <<((BladeResultUpTier1))Sword of the Homeland - Rending>> to (highest A-Reson.) other Blade Lineage allies in ascending order of Speeds (slowest to fastest, 2 times max)
[On Use] Gain +2 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
[On Use] Gain +2 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
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+4
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[On Hit] Gain 1 <<((Breath))Poise>>
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+4
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[On Hit] Gain 1 <<((Breath))Poise>>
Draw of the Sword
2 - 10
[Combat Start] Apply 1 <<((BladeResultUpTier1))Sword of the Homeland - Rending>> to (highest A-Reson.) other Blade Lineage allies in ascending order of Speeds (slowest to fastest, 2 times max)
[On Use] Gain +2 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
[On Use] Gain +2 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
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+4
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[On Hit] Gain 1 <<((Breath))Poise>>
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+4
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[On Hit] Gain 1 <<((Breath))Poise>>
Draw of the Sword
2 - 10
At 5+ <<((Breath))Poise>>, Coin Power +1
[Combat Start] Apply 1 <<((BladeResultUpTier1))Sword of the Homeland - Rending>> to (highest A-Reson.) other Blade Lineage allies in ascending order of Speeds (slowest to fastest, 2 times max)
- If there are 6 or more allied Blade Lineage Identities in the Encounter, apply 2 instead
[On Use] Gain +2 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
[Combat Start] Apply 1 <<((BladeResultUpTier1))Sword of the Homeland - Rending>> to (highest A-Reson.) other Blade Lineage allies in ascending order of Speeds (slowest to fastest, 2 times max)
[On Use] Gain +2 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
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+4
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[On Hit] Gain 1 <<((Breath))Poise>>
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+4
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[On Hit] Gain 1 <<((Breath))Poise>>
Acupuncture
2 - 17
[On Use] Gain +2 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
[Clash Win] Gain 1 Slash Power Up next turn
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+5
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[Heads Hit] Gain 3 <<((Breath))Poise>>
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+5
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+5
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+30% Damage on Critical Hit
Acupuncture
2 - 17
[Combat Start] Apply 1 <<((BladeResultUpTier2))Sword of the Homeland - Penetrating>> to (highest A-Reson.) other Blade Lineage allies in ascending order of Speeds (slowest to fastest, 2 times max)
[On Use] Gain +2 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
[Clash Win] Gain 1 Slash Power Up next turn
[On Use] Gain +2 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
[Clash Win] Gain 1 Slash Power Up next turn
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+5
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[On Hit] Gain 3 <<((Breath))Poise>>
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+5
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+5
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+40% Damage on Critical Hit
Acupuncture
2 - 17
[Combat Start] Apply 1 <<((BladeResultUpTier2))Sword of the Homeland - Penetrating>> to (highest A-Reson.) other Blade Lineage allies in ascending order of Speeds (slowest to fastest, 2 times max)
[On Use] Gain +2 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
[Clash Win] Gain 1 Slash Power Up next turn
[On Use] Gain +2 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
[Clash Win] Gain 1 Slash Power Up next turn
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+5
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[On Hit] Gain 3 <<((Breath))Poise>>
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+5
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+5
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+40% Damage on Critical Hit
Acupuncture
2 - 17
At 7+ <<((Breath))Poise>>, Coin Power +1
[Combat Start] Apply 1 <<((BladeResultUpTier2))Sword of the Homeland - Penetrating>> to (highest A-Reson.) other Blade Lineage allies in ascending order of Speeds (slowest to fastest, 2 times max)
- If there are 6 or more allied Blade Lineage Identities in the Encounter, apply 2 instead
[On Use] Gain +3 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
[Clash Win] Gain 1 Slash Power Up next turn
[Combat Start] Apply 1 <<((BladeResultUpTier2))Sword of the Homeland - Penetrating>> to (highest A-Reson.) other Blade Lineage allies in ascending order of Speeds (slowest to fastest, 2 times max)
[On Use] Gain +3 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
[Clash Win] Gain 1 Slash Power Up next turn
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+5
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[On Hit] Gain 3 <<((Breath))Poise>>
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+5
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+5
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+60% Damage on Critical Hit
Yield My Flesh
20 - 12
[On Use] Gain +3 Aggro to this Skill Slot next turn
[On Use] Until this Skill ends, this unit cannot be Staggered from taking damage
[Clash Win] Gain 5 <<((Breath))Poise>>
[Clash Lose] After getting hit, use 'To Claim Their Bones' Skill
[On Crit] Deal +2% damage on Critical Hit for every Poise Potency on self (Max 50%)
+15% Damage on Critical Hit
Deal +0.5% damage per 1% missing HP on self (Max 25%)
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-8
Yield My Flesh
20 - 12
[On Use] Gain +3 Aggro to this Skill Slot next turn
[On Use] Until this Skill ends, this unit cannot be Staggered from taking damage
[Clash Win] Gain 5 <<((Breath))Poise>>
[Clash Lose] After getting hit, use 'To Claim Their Bones' Skill
[On Crit] Deal +3% damage on Critical Hit for every Poise Potency on self (Max 75%)
+30% Damage on Critical Hit
Deal +0.5% damage per 1% missing HP on self (Max 25%)
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-8
뫼르소 : ???
I have made my move.
??? : ???
... Oh, so you have.
An old man garbed in a glistening white dopo robe sat opposite the child, who wore a hat woven from horsehair and bamboo.
The furnace was dark and unlit; the room was freezing. The two sat without even lighting a candle, the moonlight their only source of illumination.
Yet the moon was fully waxed and bright...
... bright enough to cast its cold light upon the black and white stones on the board.
The Second State Councilor and his bodyguard were having a silent discussion via the game of baduk.
좌의정 : S Corp.
Apologies, young man. I was absorbed in thought.
뫼르소 : Protector
It is quite all right. We have not set a time limit for this game.
좌의정 : S Corp.
Ha ha ha.
The old man gently chuckled.
He sat there for a moment, toying with the black stones in the bowl.
뫼르소 : Protector
Mind me not, Second State Councilor. I am but a student in this match. It would be unbecoming of me to bid you hurry.
좌의정 : S Corp.
Yet you are quite impatient now, no?
Clack.
The sound of smooth pebbles grinding against each other ceased.
좌의정 : S Corp.
Has it been seven winters already?
뫼르소 : Protector
Yes.
뫼르소 : Protector
I have been your protector for seven years and four months, Second State Councilor. Time passes fast.
좌의정 : S Corp.
Mmh.
좌의정 : S Corp.
May I ask for your opinion? I am certain that your perspective may vary from mine; I was raised in affluence, yet you have clawed your way up from the bottom.
The child began fiddling with the stones again, briefly absorbed in thought. Then he answers with a gentle voice.
뫼르소 : Protector
The path you walk is a dark and arduous one.
뫼르소 : Protector
But I believe that you walk that path with unyielding tenacity for the good of this Nest and its feathers.
The old man knitted his brows. Perhaps the child's answer wasn't what he was looking for.
좌의정 : S Corp.
You have not once shared your opinion with me, ever since you became my protector.
좌의정 : S Corp.
I suppose that is why I am content with you by my side.
뫼르소 : Protector
I apologize. My response must not have been to your satisfaction.
좌의정 : S Corp.
Ha ha, there is no need for apologies.
좌의정 : S Corp.
... You had the potential to become a 'Blade of Clouds' had you served the Third State Councilor instead.
좌의정 : S Corp.
Is that not the title all those who walk the path of the blade in S Corp. seek? To be recognized as one of the very best in the Nest.
좌의정 : S Corp.
Not even you would jest that you have never sought one such privilege.
뫼르소 : Protector
I am your blade to wield, Second State Councilor. You were the one who chose me.
The child responds immediately and indifferently.
뫼르소 : Protector
A blade follows the hand that wields it. And you are that hand, Second State Councilor.
좌의정 : S Corp.
Hah. This is not a move one makes without nary a thought, young man.
뫼르소 : Protector
I saw no reason for hesitation.
좌의정 : S Corp.
......
The old man—the Second State Councilor—smiled, but there was a tinge of woe in his eyes.
좌의정 : S Corp.
... If that is your answer, then... I have something to ask of you. Though I hardly deserve to.
뫼르소 : Protector
I will do as you command.
좌의정 : S Corp.
Next week... I plan to present this appeal. May I ask you to protect me until then?
뫼르소 : Protector
I fail to see your purpose in asking me to do the duties that I am already intent on performing.
뫼르소 : Protector
... Ah, do you seek to dismiss me after this?
좌의정 : S Corp.
Ha ha ha! I see that your talent in jests have grown since we first met.
좌의정 : S Corp.
... Written in this appeal are the hideous conspiracies, heinous deeds, and studies that have been conducted in secret.
좌의정 : S Corp.
Should the contents of my appeal be made public... it will shake S Corp. to its roots.
뫼르소 : Protector
......
좌의정 : S Corp.
That is the strength this appeal carries. And such revelatory strength begets those that seek to destroy it. Assassins.
좌의정 : S Corp.
... Be my blade so that I may see this path to its end. That is my request.
뫼르소 : Protector
It shall be done.
The child replied without a moment of hesitation. He had no reason to.
Because he never questioned the fact that it was his purpose to protect the Second State Councilor.
... And that is why the child could not even imagine that he would ever fail.
The old man perished, despite the child's vow.
The child's skills with the blade were unparalleled; yet there was only so much that a single person could manage. The powers that be of S Corp. held resources and ploys that no single human could possibly withstand.
No one in S Corp. quite knew who murdered the old man, or how he was murdered. He was killed in a manner that could never be traced.
But the child knew.
It was the old man's political enemy... the Third State Councilor's doing.
It is before sunbreak; not a soul stirs awake in this hour.
There was another old man, sleeping—yet soon awakened by a noise from outside his window.
우의정 : S Corp.
What... I-is there anyone out there?
The old man peeked open the sliding paper door to his room...
우의정 : S Corp.
Huh...?!
And came face-to-face with the child.
뫼르소 : ???
It was you.
우의정 : S Corp.
H-how are you still alive? How did you even get in he—
The child was surrounded by corpses of decapitated men.
He glared at the Third State Councilor with a look of a fiend; there was naught but the silence of dead men who were once his bodyguards.
우의정 : S Corp.
I-if you cut me down, it shall not end with your neck! Your entire family, your entire bloodline shall be purged!
우의정 : S Corp.
The Royal Court will send the Ch'unokkun against you!! Y-you must know how terribly tenacious they are; they will not let the borders of a Nest stop them!
S Corp., a Wing that places heavy emphasis on tradition and hierarchies, oft sends the Ch'unnokkun after contractors who have fled or violated a Taboo.
Within S Corp., the Fixers might as well be called Ch'unokkun.
And the Ch'unokkun sent by the Royal Court are known to be like the Taboo Hunters of other Wings; they are deadlier and more tenacious than any pursuers.
뫼르소 : ???
I will not cut you down. Your death will change nothing.
The child's voice is terrifyingly cold and collected.
뫼르소 : ???
Let this be a warning still.
뫼르소 : ???
A warning that, if I ever find anyone who is capable of tearing these putrid roots from the ground... I will return.
뫼르소 : ???
A warning that I can easily separate your pathetic head from your body as a blade cuts through weed.
우의정 : S Corp.
What—?!
With that, the child disappeared into the early morning wind.
우의정 : S Corp.
Men!!! Find the best Ch'unokkun in the Nest, now! Arrest anyone who ever had ties to that man!
우의정 : S Corp.
I want them hung before me!!!
The child left the Third State Councilor's echoing bellows behind and resolutely made his way to the borders of S Corp.
His persecuted fellows who were barely maintaining their status as feathers at S Corp.
Those who wielded their blades under the banner of the Blade Lineage. He would one day return to this place with them by his side.