Cartethyia
Cartethyia, the wandering knight who travels across Rinascita. Formerly known as the Blessed Maiden, the vessel of Divinity, and the Queen of Gale and Tide, she went by the name Fleurdelys. Now, she is simply a free and unfettered wandering knight.
Attribute: 
Aero
Weapon: 
Sword
Rarity: 5
Gender: Female
Country: Rinascita
Affiliation: Ragunna
Chinese: Yun Hezhui
English: Asakawa Yuu
Japanese: Bae Ha Gyoung
Korean: Amanda Elizabeth Rischel
Main Damage Dealer
Powerful damage dealer
Aero Erosion
Utilizes Aero Erosion for combat advantage
Aero DMG Amplification
Provides Aero DMG Amplification for a specific Resonator in the team
Traction
Pulls targets within range towards a specific position
Cartethyia - Original Outfit
The dress Cartethyia wore during her coronation as the Blessed Maiden. These thorns accompanied her through storms of solitude, and they serve to engrave the responsibilities of "salvation" deep into her heart.
Combo Tutorial
Gain enhancement through different Sword Shadows and greatly boost Aero Erosion DMG output.
Inflict Aero Erosion and gain substantial DMG boost based on the Aero Erosion stacks on the targets.
Cartethyia may freely transform between herself and Fleurdelys.
As Cartethyia: The last Stage of Basic Attack, Heavy Attack, Intro Skill, and Resonance Skill of Cartethyia will summon different Sword Shadows. When there are Sword Shadows on the field, Cartethyia's Plunging Attack will recall the Sword Shadows and cause additional DMG based on the Sword Shadows recalled.
When Cartethyia's Resonance Energy is full, press Resonance Liberation to transform into Fleurdelys and obtain different bonus effects for a certain period of time based on the Sword Shadows recalled.
As Fleurdelys: Attacks restore Conviction. When Conviction reaches 120 points, Resonance Liberation - Blade of Howling Squall becomes available.
Enhanced Plunging Attack: As Cartethyia, when there is at least 1 Sword Shadow on the field, press Normal Attack while airborne.
Fleurdelys Resonance Skill Stage 2: Press Resonance Skill following Fleurdelys Resonance Skill Stage 1.
Fleurdelys Enhanced Heavy Attack Stage 2: Hold Normal Attack and then press Normal Attack again.
Temporarily transform back to Cartethyia: As Fleurdelys, press Resonance Liberation when Conviction is below 120 points.
Resonance Liberation - Blade of Howling Squall: As Fleurdelys, press Resonance Liberation when Conviction reaches 120 points.
Details
Basic Attack - Cartethyia
Perform up to 4 consecutive attacks, dealing Aero DMG.
Following Basic Attack - Cartethyia Stage 4, inflict 1 stack of Aero Erosion on targets hit and summon Sword of Divinity's Shadow.
Up to 1 Sword of Divinity's Shadow may exist at the same time, lasting for 20s.
Heavy Attack - Cartethyia
Consume STA to attack the target, dealing Aero DMG and summoning Sword of Discord's Shadow. Can be performed in mid-air.
Up to 1 Sword of Discord's Shadow may exist at the same time, lasting for 20s.
This instance of DMG is considered Basic Attack DMG.
Mid-air Attack - Cartethyia
Release Normal Attack button while airborne to perform Plunging Attack at the cost of STA, dealing Aero DMG, also considered Aero Erosion DMG.
Press Normal Attack shortly after the Plunging Attack to perform Basic Attack - Cartethyia Stage 2.
Casting Mid-air Attack - Cartethyia recalls all Sword Shadows. Based on the types and number of Sword Shadows recalled, perform different forms of Plunging Attack and obtain the corresponding Heart of Virtue, Mandate of Divinity, and Power of Discord.
Dodge Counter - Cartethyia
Press Normal Attack shortly after a successful Dodge to attack the target, dealing Aero DMG.
Resonance Skill - Cartethyia
Attack the target, launch nearby enemies, and then plunge them to the ground, dealing Aero DMG and inflicting 2 stacks of Aero Erosion on the targets hit. This instance of DMG is considered Basic Attack DMG. Can be performed in mid-air.
Following Cartethyia - Resonance Skill, summon Sword of Virtue's Shadow.
Up to 1 Sword of Virtue's Shadow may exist at the same time, lasting for 20s.
Cartethyia unlocks new moves when she transforms into Fleurdelys:
Basic Attack - Fleurdelys
Basic Attack - Cartethyia is replaced by Basic Attack - Fleurdelys.
Perform up to 5 consecutive attacks, dealing Aero DMG and restoring Conviction on hit.
Mid-air Attack - Fleurdelys
Mid-air Attack - Cartethyia is replaced by Mid-air Attack - Fleurdelys.
Perform up to 3 consecutive attacks in the air at the cost of STA, dealing Aero DMG and restoring Conviction on hit.
While airborne, hold Normal Attack to cast Mid-air Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 3.
Follow up with Basic Attack shortly afterward to cast Basic Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 3.
While airborne, casting Resonance Skill - Sword to Answer Waves' Call and Resonance Skill - May Tempest Break the Tides resets the cycle of Mid-air Attack - Fleurdelys.
Heavy Attack - Fleurdelys
Heavy Attack - Cartethyia is replaced by Heavy Attack - Fleurdelys.
Thrust forward to deliver a focused strike, dealing Aero DMG and restoring Conviction on hit. This instance of DMG is considered Basic Attack DMG.
Enhanced Heavy Attack - Fleurdelys
While casting Heavy Attack - Fleurdelys, press Normal Attack again to cast Enhanced Heavy Attack - Fleurdelys: fall back and blast the area in a straight line in front, dealing Aero DMG and restoring Conviction on hit. This instance of DMG is considered Basic Attack DMG.
Follow up with Basic Attack shortly after casting Enhanced Heavy Attack - Fleurdelys to cast Upward Cut - Fleurdelys.
Upward Cut - Fleurdelys
While Fleurdelys is on the ground, Jump to cast this skill, dealing Aero DMG and restoring Conviction on hit.
Dodge Counter - Fleurdelys
Dodge Counter - Cartethyia is replaced by Dodge Counter - Fleurdelys.
Press Normal Attack shortly after a successful Dodge to attack the target, dealing Aero DMG and restoring Conviction on hit.
Follow up with Basic Attack shortly afterward to cast Basic Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 4 .
Resonance Skill - Sword to Answer Waves' Call
Resonance Skill - Cartethyia is replaced by Resonance Skill - Sword to Answer Waves' Call.
Summon a force field near the target's location to continuously pull in nearby targets, dealing Aero DMG and restoring Conviction on hit.
Can be cast in mid-air.
Resonance Skill - May Tempest Break the Tides
Following Resonance Skill - Sword to Answer Waves' Call, press Resonance Skill again to call down a giant Sword Shadow to crush an area around the target, creating a force field to pull in nearby targets, dealing Aero DMG to ground targets, and restoring Conviction on hit.
Follow up with Basic Attack shortly afterward to cast Basic Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 3.
The Resonance Skill enters cooldown if Resonance Skill - May Tempest Break the Tides is not cast within a certain period or when switching to another Resonator.
Can be cast in mid-air.
Resonance Liberation - A Knight's Heartfelt Prayers
By reducing HP to 50% of the Max HP, Cartethyia transforms into Fleurdelys, unlocking new moves and entering the Manifest state for 12s.
Can be performed in mid-air.
Entering Manifest clears all Conviction.
As Fleurdelys, Basic Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 5, Mid-air Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 2, and Resonance Skill - May Tempest Break the Tides instantly trigger 1 instance of Aero Erosion DMG and reduce the Aero Erosion stack on the target hit by 1.
- Ending the state will not clear Resonance Energy.
- No HP cost when HP is below 50%.
Fleurdelys's attacks restore Conviction on hit. When Conviction reaches 120 points, press Resonance Liberation to cast Resonance Liberation - Blade of Howling Squall.
When Conviction is below 120 points, press Resonance Liberation to transform back into Cartethyia. When in Manifest, casting Resonance Liberation - A Knight's Heartfelt Prayers as Cartethyia consumes no Resonance Energy.
When Fleurdelys has Heart of Virtue in Manifest:
- Basic Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 4 will generate a force field to Stagnate the targets within the range.
- Fleurdelys's resistance to interruption increases.
Heart of Virtue is removed when Manifest ends.
When Fleurdelys has Mandate of Divinity in Manifest:
Aero Erosion DMG is Amplified by 50% and the damage interval is decreased by 50% for enemies within a certain distance from Fleurdelys.
Mandate of Divinity is removed when Manifest ends.
When Fleurdelys has Power of Discord in Manifest:
When casting Basic Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 5, Mid-air Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 2 and Enhanced Heavy Attack - Fleurdelys or after Resonance Skill - May Tempest Break the Tides deals damage, raise the Aero Erosion stacks on all nearby targets to the highest count among the targets.
Power of Discord is removed when Manifest ends.
Fleurdelys will transform back to Cartethyia during quest dialogues, environmental interaction animations, or using Utilities.
Fleurdelys can walk on water. Doing so on deep waters continuously consumes STA. When in walking state, Fleurdelys can step out of a high place and walk in mid-air by continuously consuming STA.
Avatar - Cartethyia
As Fleurdelys, when Conviction is below 120 points, press Resonance Liberation to perform Basic Attack - Cartethyia Stage 2 and temporarily transform back to Cartethyia, which pauses the timer on Manifest.
Can be cast in mid-air. Casting the skill in mid-air performs Mid-air Attack - Cartethyia.
Avatar - Fleurdelys
When in Manifest, casting Resonance Liberation as Cartethyia performs Basic Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 2 without consuming Resonance Energy and transforms her back to Fleurdelys, which resumes the timer on Manifest.
Can be cast in mid-air. Casting this skill in mid-air performs Mid-air Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 1.
Resonance Liberation - Blade of Howling Squall
When Fleurdelys has 120 points of Conviction, Resonance Liberation - A Knight's Heartfelt Prayers is replaced by Resonance Liberation - Blade of Howling Squall.
Casting Resonance Liberation - Blade of Howling Squall removes all Conviction, ends Manifest, restores 50% of Max HP, and then deals Aero DMG to all targets in an area along a straight line in front. Upon hitting the target, remove all stacks of Aero Erosion on the target. Each stack removed Amplifies the DMG taken by the targets by 20%, up to 5 stacks.
Can be cast in mid-air.
Cartethyia - Sword to Mark Tide's Trace
Deal Aero DMG and inflict 2 stacks of Aero Erosion on targets hit. Summon Sword of Discord's Shadow.
Up to 1 Sword of Discord's Shadow may exist at the same time, lasting 20s.
Press Normal Attack shortly after Cartethyia - Sword to Mark Tide's Trace to perform Basic Attack - Cartethyia Stage 2.
Fleurdelys - Sword to Call for Freedom
Thrust forward to impale the target, dealing Aero DMG and restoring Conviction.
Press Normal Attack shortly after Fleurdelys - Sword to Call for Freedom to cast Basic Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 2.
Wind's Divine Blessing
Outro Skill
Aero DMG dealt by the active Resonator in the team other than Cartethyia/Fleurdelys to targets with Negative Statuses is Amplified by 17.5% for 20s.
Tune Break: Sword
Tune Break
When the target's Off-Tune Level is full. Deal Tune Break DMG.
A Heart's Truest Wishes
Inherent Skill
The healing received by all Resonators other than Cartethyia/Fleurdelys in the team is increased by 20% and their resistance to interruption is enhanced. If Rover: Aero is in the team, Rover: Aero additionally restores 25 Windstrings upon casting Omega Storm.
Wind's Indelible Imprint
Inherent Skill
Targets with 1 to 3 stacks of Aero Erosion take 30% more DMG from Cartethyia and Fleurdelys. Targets with more than 3 stacks of Aero Erosion additionally take 10% more DMG from Cartethyia and Fleurdelys for each stack of Aero Erosion they have, up to 3 stacks.
Crit. Rate Up
Stat Bonus
Crit. Rate increased by 1.20%.
Crit. Rate Up
Stat Bonus
Crit. Rate increased by 2.80%.
HP Up
Stat Bonus
HP increased by 1.80%.
HP Up
Stat Bonus
HP increased by 4.20%.
Crit. Rate Up
Stat Bonus
Crit. Rate increased by 1.20%.
Crit. Rate Up
Stat Bonus
Crit. Rate increased by 2.80%.
HP Up
Stat Bonus
HP increased by 1.80%.
HP Up
Stat Bonus
HP increased by 4.20%.
Crown Destined by Fate
Node 1
Gain Zeal that lasts for 10s when Cartethyia's or Fleurdelys's attacks directly damage and defeat targets inflicted with Aero Erosion.
In the Zeal state, upon defeating enemies, the next move that directly damages targets raises the Aero Erosion stacks on the targets to the highest count among the targets defeated. This will not exceed the current max Aero Erosion stack limit. Zeal is removed afterward and enters a 1s cooldown.
When Fleurdelys's Conviction hits 30/60/90/120, Fleurdelys's Crit. DMG is increased by 25% for 15s, up to 4 stacks. The duration of this effect does not reset upon gaining new stacks. After casting Resonance Liberation - Blade of Howling Squall, the increased Crit. DMG is removed.
Blade Broken by Tempest
Node 2
Casting Resonance Liberation - A Knight's Heartfelt Prayers increases the max stack limit of Aero Erosion on targets within a certain range by
The DMG Multipliers of Cartethyia's Basic Attack, Heavy Attack, Dodge Counter, and Intro Skill are increased by 50% and the DMG Multiplier of her Mid-air Attack is increased by 200%.
After casting Mid-air Attack - Cartethyia, every 1 type of Sword Shadow recalled reduces the cooldown of Resonance Skill - Cartethyia by 1s.
Prisoner Hanged in the Tower
Node 3
Basic Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 5, Mid-air Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 2, Enhanced Heavy Attack - Fleurdelys, and Resonance Skill - May Tempest Break the Tides now inflict
The DMG Multiplier of Resonance Liberation - Blade of Howling Squall is increased by 100%.
Sacrifice Made for Salvation
Node 4
After Resonators in the team inflict Havoc Bane, Fusion Burst, Spectro Frazzle, Electro Flare, Glacio Chafe, orAero Erosion, all Resonators in the team gain 20% DMG Bonus for all Attributes for 20s.
Hope Reshaped in Storms
Node 5
When Cartethyia or Fleurdelys takes a fatal blow, they will not be downed by this instance of damage, but instead gain a Shield equal to 20% of Cartethyia's Max HP for 10s. This effect can be triggered once every 10 min.
The HP cost for casting Resonance Liberation - A Knight's Heartfelt Prayers is reduced to 25% of Max HP.
Freedom Found in Storm's Wake
Node 6
After casting Resonance Liberation - Blade of Howling Squall, raise the Aero Erosion stacks on the target hit to max. Casting Resonance Liberation - Blade of Howling Squall no longer removes the Aero Erosion stacks on the target.
Within 30s after casting Intro Skill - Sword to Mark Tide's Trace, Intro Skill - Sword to Call for Freedom, Resonance Liberation - A Knight's Heartfelt Prayers, and Resonance Liberation - Blade of Howling Squall, when any Resonator in the team inflicts Aero Erosion on the targets with max stacks of Aero Erosion, immediately trigger the Aero Erosion DMG once.
The targets take 40% more DMG from Fleurdelys.
[Resonance Evaluation Report RA-X006]
Time of Awakening unknown. It is speculated that due to the opposing influences exerted by Sentinel Imperator and Threnodian Leviathan, Cartethyia's Spectrum Performance data exceeds standard values by ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Calculation of accurate data using existing methods is impossible.
Analysis of test samples has revealed a non-convergent Rabelle's Curve with a pronounced periodic waveform. Therefore, Cartethyia is classified as a Congenital Resonator.
System has classified Cartethyia as a unique subject. Her file has been sealed under a special project group. Access clearance: ▇▇▇
System will conduct continuous monitoring of Cartethyia.
Cartethyia's waveform graph shows elliptical fluctuations with a stable Time Domain. Peak values between upper and lower bounds show intermittent upward trends, with peak values not yet exceeding critical threshold. No abnormal fluctuations have been observed.
External and internal forces within Cartethyia have nearly reached a state of fusion.
Resonant Criticality: High. Stability is high with minimal risk of Overclocking. However, it is worth noting that Cartethyia's body shows unstable power fluctuations when distant from Rinascita.
Cartethyia is a rare individual who has undergone a Second Awakening, enabling her to transition freely between two forms. It must be emphasized that this is not a case of Overclocking, but rather the precise invocation of her powers.
Note from a Bloom Bearer: When Miss Cartethyia... No, wait, Fleurdelys, demonstrated her powers, the storm nearly tore the entire simulation apart! My, oh, my. We gotta take extra precautions with our next test!
Unlocks at Intimacy Lv. 1
A retired dramatist enjoys telling a certain story: Once upon a time, in the countryside of Egla Town, there was a wandering knight. With sword in hand, he journeyed far and wide in search of a legendary giant. A giant who stood as tall as a windmill, with arms long and slender like its blades. Time after time, the wandering knight fought with everything he had against the giant, but the giant never spoke a word, only ever waving its arms, rendering the knight's attacks futile.
Some mocked the knight's foolishness, some pitied his delusion. After all, that so-called giant was nothing more than a windmill, and his battles were but a fantasy. But the countryside's most mischievous girl saw it differently.
She found herself a knight's helmet and begged the dramatist for a small wooden sword. "To fight for such a giant," she said, "he must possess a heart of pure nobility." And so, she too wished to be like the knight, to seek out the giant who destroyed homes and scattered livestock, and see that the Golden Thiefbats lurking along roads could no longer steal a single treasure from travelers.
Riding flamboyantly on a Tumbleyak, she raced through the wheat fields. The world had never felt so vast. This was where the Blessed Maiden's legends began. Through the fields, through the festivities, and into the Inverted Tower.
It would be a grand quest.
Unlocks at Intimacy Lv. 2
This quest continued for some time.
In those unnoticed moments, the girl visited every field in Whisperwind Haven. Mischievous and free-spirited by nature, she even stole sips of sacramental wine under the watch of guards, danced away on high platforms, and turned a solemn ceremony into complete madness. Even the Order's prison walls became her personal canvas.
"She's really the most rambunctious girl in the countryside," people would say. "A serious fate isn't one she's meant for, and no wall, no matter how strong, could ever keep her from spreading her wings."
Yet to everyone's surprise, she was chosen by the Divinity.
Why her? Some questioned. She was only the daughter of an official, a peasant girl lacking discipline! Not a drop of noble blood ran in her veins. How would she ever come to understand the hierarchies of the world?
"She is the one!" others exclaimed. "She listens to our sorrows and replaces them with joy! If anyone is worthy of Divinity's crown, it is her."
But what would the one bearing the name Fleurdelys think of all this? Before the ceremony to receive her holy name, in a dull and stuffy hall, she performed her final dance as Cartethyia.
Was she confused by Divinity's whispers? Fearful of an uncertain future? Confident that she could wield the sacred sword?
She simply kept the name "Cartethyia" hidden deep within her heart. Farewell, grain fields swaying in the breeze, and the Tumbleyaks roaming so free. In a world so vast, someone must take up the sword. Someone must bind themselves in thorns. Someone must accept the weight of responsibilities. Someone—
Must become Fleurdelys, the guardian of Rinascita.
Unlocks at Intimacy Lv. 3
As Fleurdelys, she must march to war with a sword in hand.
For this, she learned everything she could. She studied Order scriptures and honed her combat skills. She listened to the voices of the people, devoting herself to fulfilling their wishes. When someone prayed for good health, she arranged for the delivery of valuable medicines. When someone sought peace, she would listen to their confessions, taking in their past sorrows. When a Tacet Discord Outbreak occurred, she drew her sword and crushed it in its infancy. These actions were no different from what she had done back home.
The only difference was that she was no longer facing a small village or familiar faces. Most of those seeking her help were strangers, and she understood that each of them was like a small lamp. The more she helped, the more they would shine in the night sky of Rinascita.
Yet, the world was so vast, and the Order was far from flawless, as the books had claimed. The nobility were fixated only on their own interests, and self-proclaimed devout Acolytes merely performed their faith, turning a blind eye to the people's cries. She saw nobles who boasted of their good hearts while stuffing their pockets, refusing to hear the pleas of those suffering.
At times like these, all she could do was tighten her grip on her sword.
She experienced doubt, disturbance, and disappointment. And because of this, her grip only tightened as she faced the Dark Tide—She would question the Divinity. She must.
No matter the answer that awaited her, Fleurdelys was ready for it.
With this resolve, she walked into the tower. Alone.
Unlocks at Intimacy Lv. 4
She seemed to have dreamed for a very long time.
In that dream, hymns and praises poured toward her in endless waves, engulfing her. She raised her sword to cut through the waves again and again, battling the giant sea creature in those waters. She fought with all her might. Even when the waters turned into blades sharp enough to slice flesh, she did not take a single step back.
When she opened her eyes, she found herself alone in an unfamiliar place.
Where was she? What was her purpose? Who was she? Questions whose answers had slipped beyond memory.
She wandered the tower in search of what was lost. She even tried to find a way into the central tower to seek answers. But after exploring every corner she could reach, she found nothing but herself. There was no "other" existence. She was the only soul there.
So she began to converse with herself. She stitched dolls from scraps. She invented stories.
Curiously, the fog of her memories began to lift, little by little, beneath her fingertips.
She made one doll of a sword-wielding girl and another of a sea monster. She muttered a few lines of dialogue between them, then paused. She knew this story. She'd heard it before. The
No matter what the
Each time she raised her sword, she did not care about her past. She only cared about what needed to be done at that very moment.
And if that were true, then losing her memories was no great loss. In a world so vast, she would find herself again.
And when that time comes, whether she turns out to be the warrior or the monster, it's an answer she would be willing to accept.
Unlocks at Intimacy Lv. 5
Inside a small restaurant in Whisperwind Haven, a young girl orders several Laurus Salads. While waiting for her food, she quietly sneaks into the kitchen, following the head chef and carefully observing her culinary techniques.
"Hmm. A few more of these Viscum Berries, please. Ah, yes, yes. And another!"
"You can add more honey as well... Yes, thank you!"
"And where did you come from, little rascal? If you're waiting for your food, you need to wait outside." The head chef puts down her utensils and looks up, pausing in astonishment. The girl before her seems familiar, but she can't quite place a name.
"I-I'm so sorry! I just wanted to pick up some of your cooking skills. I have a long journey ahead of me, and I might not have the fortune to come across a restaurant serving such delicious food again. If my apology isn't enough, I'll chop some firewood for you instead."
"Is this your first time eating at our restaurant? I have a feeling I've seen you before." The head chef hands the curious girl her food.
"Was it from that stained glass window...?"
"This isn't my first time, actually! But it's been quite a while since I last visited," the girl replies, taking the plate. "Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Cartethyia. I'm a wandering knight preparing for a new quest. If you ever need help, do let me know."
"I just had to try this before I begin my journey!" The girl scoops up a spoonful of salad and takes a bite.
In a world so vast, a salad full of Viscum Berries made the beginning of her journey feel just right.
"How delicious." She praises from her heart.
A small wooden stage prop sword. Even the quiet countryside of Egla Town wasn't untouched by Rinascita's popular stage plays. Spinning windmills and brilliant knightly legends shaped Cartethyia's childhood. This wooden sword was a gift from a retired dramatist. Each day after her lessons, she would patrol the village with bright eyes and high spirits, brandishing it as she dealt with every "injustice" she encountered.
This should have been the start of her journey to becoming a wandering knight.
Fate is full of what should have been, but it never unfolds as we imagine.
Unlocks at Intimacy Lv. 2
A small golden Laurel.
When the golden crown was placed upon her head, the Divinity's whispers reached her ears for the first time.
From that moment on, she was no longer Cartethyia. She would become Rinascita's Blessed Maiden, the "Fleurdelys" spoken of by all.
Fate can be too kind at first, only to become a rain that never stops falling.
Unlocks at Intimacy Lv. 4
Hand puppets locked in a scuffle.
She had searched the tower for what felt like forever, yet found no trace of another soul. So she made puppets, staging play after play, just to keep from forgetting how to speak, and to fill the silence of being alone.
She missed the plays she had seen in the world of the living, missed the wheat fields of the countryside, missed sweet drinks and the sounds of people laughing.
Fate can fill us with nostalgia, even as it sends us onward alone.
Personality
Here, this is for you. Be careful, it's just been baked and is still hot. But trust me, it tastes best when you tear into it right away. This little trick is just for you, since we're good friends. Coming back home feels different, even though my house has been empty for so long. But the bread from that bakery still tastes the same. The last time I had it was when I won the Laurel as the Blessed Maiden. Back then, the town was covered in posters of me dancing at the Carnevale. That dance... would you like to see it?
Unlocks at Intimacy Lv. 1
...Back in the tower, I felt uneasy just hearing you mention it... but actually hearing a play about my life was utterly surreal. If you hadn't stopped me, I'd have jumped out of my seat and run away! When I was younger, I used to daydream about being the heroine in one of those adventure stories. But now that it's actually happening, it's nothing like I imagined. The poets of Ragunna have added so many embellishments. If they'd checked my scripture grades from the seminary, they wouldn't have written those extravagant lines about me.
Unlocks at Intimacy Lv. 2
We meet again, Righteous One. Heh... So, how was I? Was I helpful? I'm no longer the lost, confused girl I once was. Now, I stand ready to fight alongside you. This is the promise I made, and to honor it, I will sharpen this sword even further. Though it may never come to pass, if fate wills it... I will defeat you as I vowed... and set you right.
Unlocks at Intimacy Lv. 3
After merging Fleurdelys, I finally understood why I hesitated when "I" first saw you as I danced on the water's surface. When you first arrived in Rinascita, "I" could feel your presence. A strange joy surged through "me." Deep within the tower, "I" wondered… what would the one who could both destroy and liberate "me" look like? Would you be a righteous knight, as in the legends, slaying "me" with your sword? I couldn't choose how I was born, but I could choose how I would die. And that, in itself, is a kind of happiness. You gave "me" that chance, "Godkiller." And the ending of this story is more beautiful than I ever imagined.
Unlocks at Intimacy Lv. 4
The turmoil in Rinascita is far from over. Born of mankind's ill will, Leviathan may yet rise from the raging currents of civilization's soul... I cannot stray too far from this land. Everyone has their limits, often bound by responsibility, and true freedom remains elusive. You and I are no exceptions. But the sword you wield was forged from our shared frequencies. It is a mark of our bond and a manifestation of my power. As long as you carry it, I will be your sword and faithful companion... ever present in the depths of your gaze.
I love seeing people smile! That’s why I adore the Carnevale and any lively occasion. The cheerful crowds, the joy in the air, the laughter filling every corner... I just love being part of it. Whenever that happens, I want to blend into the crowd, singing, dancing, and spinning hand in hand with everyone...
...Whenever I transform into Fleurdelys for battle, I have to constantly remind myself—My manners, my tone... everything has to be composed and solemn... Ah! It's actually really hard, you know? Truly!
My favorite dish is Laurus Salad, of course. It's not only delicious, it's also healthy. I'd gladly eat it for three meals straight. Hm? Oh, I wouldn't get tired of it, not at all! The sweet Viscum Berries coated in dressing have the perfect crunch and flavor. It's easy to prepare, and even I can make the dish taste just right.
I'm not really fond of fish. I don't know why, but every time I try to eat it, I just can't, even my fingertips seem to resist. When I was little, my parents used to say I was picky. Living by the sea, there aren't many food choices, especially if you don't like fish. But I've never been able to get over this instinctive aversion.
My current dream? I want to be a wandering knight, just like the ones in the stories passed down in Egla Town. A knight of righteousness, always ready to draw my sword in the face of injustice, then riding off in the most heroic way! Before the Order chose me to be the Blessed Maiden, that was my deepest wish. But now... that title no longer belongs to me, and it never will again. I must step away from the adoring gazes and become a nameless guardian. To that end, I've been revisiting the survival skills I once learned during my days roaming the hills. Oh, do you think you could help me come up with a new knight's name?
Haultir is my sword and my very first companion. In the stories passed down in Egla Town, every true knight always has a sword they hold dear, so when I got mine, I was overwhelmed with joy. Though I've wielded many swords since, Haultir remains the most precious. Every time I grip the hilt, I can feel… that my heart hasn't changed. Even if it was a heart born from lies, I know that, when given the choice, I will always choose "to save."
I was born from the Threnodian's curse and malice. It made me wear the crown, bathe in the glory of the Blessed Maiden, surrounded by the reverence of countless faithfuls. I fought against Its false faith, day after day, until I was finally overwhelmed by the tides... In that long slumber, those familiar prayers no longer felt warm, but cold and sorrowful. At one point, I thought I'd never want to hear them again. But after you saved me from the tower, I secretly visited Ragunna City… Oh, then I knew, I've never resented the prayers of those longing for happiness. And to ensure these pure voices aren't twisted, there's still much I need to do, and can do.
Unlocks at Intimacy Lv. 1
I… took away the brilliant future she was meant to have. The future of being the Sentinel's true Blessed Maiden. All the goodwill and hopes placed upon me, and the power I now possess… all of it should have belonged to Cantarella. Yet, she never seemed bothered by it. Someone as mature as her must have already found her own path within the Fisalia family. But still, I'll always remember that I owe her so much… so much.
Unlocks at Intimacy Lv. 2
That girl has a kind and gentle heart. Duties aside, she always does her best to be there for others. Honestly, when it comes to knowledge of the Order's doctrines, I'm nowhere near as good as Phoebe. It's because of so many true and faithful believers like her, I find it difficult to reveal the truth to the people of Ragunna. People turn to faith for many reasons, not just out of devotion to the Sentinel. To unveil such unsettling truths would bring forth countless difficult choices and challenges...
Unlocks at Intimacy Lv. 3
As the daughter of Montelli, she has really brought fresh ideas to the city. If this island were to stay isolated, the air would grow stifling. The people of Ragunna need new ships, new horizons, and new discoveries. I'm not very skilled in business matters, though. My nanny in the Order always said I didn't even know how to haggle... If I ever get the chance, I'd love to learn a few tricks from Miss Carlotta!
Unlocks at Intimacy Lv. 4
When I was a child, I used to beg the bards passing through town to sing me stories of knights. After I was freed from the tower, I wandered through a field one day, and the wind carried a piece of beautiful music to me. I stood beneath a tree in the distance, listening as Ciaccona sang a new poem, one with the melody of Egla Town's folk songs… In the blink of an eye, noon had already given way to dusk.
Unlocks at Intimacy Lv. 4
The nature of the Threnodian's power to converge often makes me appear dangerous and unsettling after battle, but Lupa has never once recoiled. She never treats me as more or less than I am, and she has never distanced herself. She is honest, tenacious, and unwavering in her care of her friends. Even though I'm shorter than her when not in my Fleurdelys form, I still feel that I should take on the role of the "older sister" in our friendship.
Happy Birthday, Rover! You're probably wondering why I brought you here. Just look at the clouds, the soaring birds, the Inverted Tower, and the golden glow of the morning sun... As long as you hold my hand, I can guide you to float above the sea like this. It's fascinating, isn't it? Later, when the sun sinks into the ocean, the view will be even more mesmerizing. I used to stare at this every day from the tower, and I grew weary of it. But now, everything feels different, all because of you. I'm not the true Maiden. I don't have the power to grant blessings, but I still want to offer you my best wishes. May your heart's deepest desire come true.
Today's story is... the great battle between a righteous knight and the wicked Threnodian! The victor is—Cartethyia the Knight!
Smells so good...
Time for a little nap... It's... It's just a dream...
Cartethyia, now a wandering knight. The Threnodian's malicious creation, the Order's unsuspecting Laureate, the defier lost in the tides of fate... These titles, once portrayed in poems and books, have long since slipped from my grasp. As for what lies ahead... let’s explore it together, "Swordbearer."
The crown of winds... has been engulfed by the sea. Tell me, are you the one who summoned this blade?
Now begins the knight's story!
This sword shall follow your will.
Ready to venture forth together?
Unlocks at Ascension 1
My swordsmanship has reached new heights!
Unlocks at Ascension 2
Can you feel it? The frequency of the wind... it's resonating between us.
Unlocks at Ascension 3
During my studies at the seminary, I knew that to uphold justice, I would need to work harder and sacrifice more than others to overcome the shadows that sought to destroy it.
Unlocks at Ascension 4
The power within me once terrified me. I wondered how monstrous I'd become if it consumed me... But such terrors have started to fade, with you by my side.
Unlocks at Ascension 5
The currents of fate pull everything into their depths. At times, as I drift in its grasp, I sometimes feel resistance. Everything I once achieved, every ounce of trust I earned, was consumed by the Threnodian. How ironic that the power I gained to protect others once served to sustain my nemesis. But I know I cannot let this fear hold me back. The Sentinel granted me life, and I must honor that blessing by guarding all that remains in Their stead.
Battle
Exonerate
Salvation.
Atonement.
Till the denouement.
Ruin is imminent.
Face your destruction!
You won't escape!
Quietus.
Finality.
March on!
Betide!
Into the depths.
Engulfing currents.
Cleave!
Fall!
Destroy!
Purge the impure.
Begone, wicked souls!
Heavens descend.
Gales, purify!
Sentence, befall!
Torrents, rage on!
Sounding the death knell.
Tides, rise and crash.
Oceans, bow before me.
True form, revealed at last.
Repent, for silence beckons.
Windstorm, sweep all away!
My blade, purge all evil!
Furious tides, split the heavens!
The fallen, embrace your end.
Heretic, face your reckoning.
Transgressor, laud your demise.
Crumble!
Collapse!
Perish!
Flood!
Disperse!
Vanish!
Too reckless!
If it's a duel you want...
Worthless.
Impudent!
The trial isn't over yet.
I won't back down.
This sword... shall not be shattered!
A mere scratch upon my blade.
Vexing malice.
The haunting whispers return…
I'm… sorry…
My quest... ends here...
Yet another long, dark dream.
Echoes of turbulent waves…
This sword… lies broken.
Such is Their blessing.
Charge forth with me.
A "divine envoy" then?
What form do you look for?
The knight's challenge has arrived!
Shadows must be purged.
I can fly too.
My knightly instinct says... this way!
Just like the treasure chests from the stories!
This should afford us more provisions.
Let's call it... A Knight's Great Harvest.
What is it you wish for?
Fortune is on your side.
Your wish for wealth is granted.