Riesenlied

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Riesenlied
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IC Information
Full Name: Riesenlied
Gender: Female
Age (Birthdate): 420 years old (79 PC)
Hometown: Photosphere
Hair Colour: Ashen Blonde
Class: Tainted Dragon
Role: Drifter
Bounty: 575,000 gella (as the Deceiver)
OOC Information
Theme: Original Character
Major Group: None
Minor Groups: Ebony Wings
Player: User:Merilan

"I shall spread my wings... I shall seek the new world where we can all flourish!"

Riesenlied is a 400-year old Tainted Hyadean and leader of the Ebony Wings, a now known traitorous contingent of the Metal Demons. Preferring the term 'Hyadean', and rejecting the label of 'Metal Demon' as ancient pejoratives, she espouses a collaborative path and a desire to nurture peaceful culture for her people to seek coexistence with the other races of Filgaia. Recent events in Wayside have exposed how she stands against the order to destroy the Guardian Statues to resurrect Mother -- this decision has ultimately cast her and the Wings against the rest of her brethren, who now inevitably seek their destruction...

Background

Powers and Abilities

  • Leadership and Charisma - More than anything else, Riesenlied is known for her ability to inspire and lead others; it is what brought about her rise to fame from nothingness, and leadership in the face of physical weakness was what made the Tainted go to where they are now. She is experienced and versed at mentoring younger Demons and finding ways to make them excel and reach their potential.

Rising Heart, Fallen Sword

Riesenlied's primary combat style is called Rising Heart, a style she's cultivated over the many centuries from the Fereshte non-lethal sword and bow styles, and accompanied by the photon phenomenon she's able to generate from her body. This is her default style, a merciful and disabling style that seeks to render the opponent incapable of fighting rather than wounding or killing them. In particular, Riesenlied is fond of disarming techniques, whether through ripostes or precise arrows of light created from within her own being.

First seen in Operation Gungnir, the weapon Riesenlied calls the Fallen Sword is an extension of Riesenlied's primary fighting style. The Fallen Sword itself is an extraordinarily advanced ARM created out of her own body, drawing on much of the mass of her wings -- as a result, it cannot be used without harming herself in the process.

The Fallen Sword is a crystal sword with a bright, clear blade, and acts as both a focus and the base of her photon particles. Fragments of the sword can be launched in order to create Pinions, remote blades the size of daggers that travel weightlessly in a trail of motes. The Fallen Sword is also necessary for Riesenlied to create its full form, Laevateinn, a shimmering sword of light said to be able to connect hearts and minds together for discourse even in the heat of battle.

Riesenlied has also been seen to be able to disintegrate herself into floating photon particles, and reconstruct herself with the help of several Pinions forming a portal-like gate upon which her body can be rebuilt on the spot. This teleport manuever does her a significant amount of harm and is currently only used for emergency purposes.

Currently, the Fallen Sword also has a sharply limited operation time -- somewhere in the span of one and a half minutes. After this mode ends, Riesenlied has a tendency to overheat and lose consciousness.

Weaknesses

  • Magic - Like many other metal demons, Riesenlied does not tolerate magic very well, and Crest Sorcery and Symbology both have effective means to disrupt her physiology. Healing magic also has a reduced effect, given that she's composed of liquid metal.
  • Tainted physiology - Riesenlied's liquid metal is extraordinarily impure and, as a result, brittle and inflexible. This results in her physiology being quite weak compared to other metal demons -- she has about as much strength, agility and endurance as a normal person, and is incapable of transformation. As a result, she has to compensate with cunning, skill and tactics.
  • ARM desynchronisation - The other significant drawback of the Tainted is that they're incapable of forming signatures that allow them to bond with most Metal Demon ARMs, and one of the reasons they're so ostracised by their peers. Riesenlied is no different.

Logs and Cutscenes

Chapter 1, Act 1

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Chapter 1, Act 2

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Chapter 1, Act 3

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Chapter 1, Act 4

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Chapter 1, Epilogue

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Chapter 2, Act 1

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Chapter 2, Act 2

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Chapter 2, Act 3

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Chapter 2, Act 4

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Chapter 2, Epilogue

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Chapter 3, Act 1

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Relationships

Odjn

"Ooooooooh when a person tries to kiss a girl
I know she oughta give his face a smack!
But as soon as someone kisses me
I somehow sorta want to kiss him back!"
            -- Odjn, Drunken Stupors, Best of (vol. Filgaia 1)

Odjn is Riesenlied's lifelong companion and Metal Dragon, found deep within a mineshaft that had apparently struck proverbial gold when it unearthed the site of a battle dating back from the Metal Demon Wars. Odjn is a sassy smartmouth, always with a quick quip or a witty repartee to her so-called 'mistress', a term she uses in a rather vitriolic manner. She also appears to have a deep love for singing, especially from a genre that ancient records would show is the 'power ballad' genre. Odjn's smart-alec comments often conflict with Riesenlied's mild and collected manners, though perhaps in this case it is true that opposites do attract.

Odjn doesn't have many memories before Riesenlied found her -- and this is something that greatly troubles her. Sometimes, events and actions cause her to have painful flashes of horrifying memories. Unfortunately, they're too hazy for her to really remember the exact details, but she confides in Riesenlied that she feels worried she was involved in something horrible.

Relationships

E-eh?! It's not like I think about the relationships I have that often...

....

I do not feel as if I could categorise the people that I know to simple categories as like, not-like. ... that's just not how I think about people, I'm afraid. The connections I've made in this world are unique... challenging, difficult, and sometimes, full of grief. But, at the same time, they are invaluable to me, in order to further my understanding of Filgaia and its sad history by the light. ... but thoughts frequently change. Feelings frequently change. One's enemy today may be a friend tomorrow...

I wonder if our ancestors ever had to struggle with something so difficult...

The Ebony Wings

Borne of the attack on Adlehyde, the new Ebony Wings declared their intentions on that fateful day: To uphold the spirit of the Treaty of Iscariot, intervening with force against those that would accelerate the war happening within the Ignasian landscape. Territory, religion, greed, no matter what the reason or excuse: If there is ever an evident act of abuse of ancient artifacts being carried out, the Ebony Wings shall commence intervention. Those that promote and accelerate the means and acts of war shall also be valid targets for their intervention.

My kin, you've come a long way with me, from the earliest and most pitiful of our days. I shall see to the best of my abilities that you receive the due respect that you so deserve...

  • Noeline - Noeline... what can I say about where we've ended up? We've gone through so much, been through what I don't believe any of our brethren have gone through... I've said as much, and... I can only hope that the world finds a way to accept us both. My love for you has not diminished in the slightest, even in these bleakest of times.
  • Tipheria Ardor - A skilled huntress, and one of the Vile Tribe... it pains me to hear that such discrimination exists in Lunar too. I shall do what I can to aid your tribe, Miss Tipheria.
  • Ambrosius - Mister Ambrosius has a fascination with history that will no doubt come in useful, and he is a skilled mechanic too. I value his support and insight.
  • Kaguya - I'm bashful to admit it, but I feel something akin to a motherly feeling when I am around Kaguya...
  • Kalve - Kalve has been of deep assistance to the construction and protection of Wayside, but I wonder what it is the world he views is like...
  • Zed - Ah, Zed, what will I ever do with you? More than anyone, his belligerence often gets him into trouble, but there is an earnestness in his actions that remind me of the Tainted. He has been good company for Odjn, and Odjn in turn seems to like him very much. Friendships like that are quite rare.
  • Fenrir - Enthusiastic, yet I hope that she can forgive herself in time. ... I know the sorrow such scars can bring.
  • Maya Schrodinger - A strange mystery shrouds Miss Schrodinger's past... I will help her understand it.

The Dragon Squad

  • Jedan - Jedan is the powerhouse and psuedo-dad of the Ebony Wings, a heavyset demon with bad eyesight but powerful physical strength. He's a veteran demon who was discarded due to battle injuries, and wound up looking after the group. His relationship with Riesenlied go way back.
Jedan, I trust you wholeheartedly and can safely say this whole operation would not have been possible without your experience. I know you're quiet and grumpy, but you're here to look after us when we get in over our heads...
  • Dva - Dva is renowned for her agility and speed, being the quick hit 'n run striker of the team. But she's an underwater specialist, and there are no underwater stages in DCMUSH.
Dva, even if no one else in the Sphere appreciates you, I do. And I know you'll excel when given the chance.
  • Cetiri - Cetiri is the intellectual of the group, and is Riesenlied's second in command as far as logistics go. Also, totally a dog.
Cetiri, one day I will show you the insights and merit of what I have seen out there. I can only hope that you will see value in it as well.
  • Sedam - Sedam is the drill instructor of the group, and is renowned for her Drill ARMs and skill at cleaning.
Sedam, I hope that we will be able to one day restore you... I won't let go of you until then.
  • Devet - Devet is a fresh rookie to the Ebony Wings, trying to learn the ropes under Riese's wings. Literally.
Devet, you are responsible for your own self-development, but I will see that you receive the due training and care that you require.

Metal Demons

My brethren. We struggle together in a centuries-old fight to find our place in a planet that despises us. How much must we sacrifice, before we find what it is that we seek? Ours is truly a difficult situation, indeed.

  • Gamma - I trust Gamma, and she is a good soldier. But I worry that she may sometimes not feel valued. I'll do my best to eke out her potential and find what it is that she seeks in life.
  • Yarobeleedt - Yaro, I would like to teach you about the world out there. A measure of fear may be healthy, but you cannot shield yourself from everything forever......

The Quarter Knights

Our leaders in our struggle in Filgaia. I was once slated to become one of them, but... perhaps in hindsight, I prefer to not have been one. It is difficult to see the ground from too far up... and you start to miss things.

  • Siegfried - Our Master, and leader of the Metal Demons. I respect his strength, and many of the techniques I've learnt in commanding soldiers come from him. But I feel that there is a dangerous divergence between us... will your hatred of the humans blind you, Lord Siegfried?
  • Lady Harken - I thank you for being there at a time of need, Lady Harken... no matter what misgivings others may have about you, I will not forget that.
  • Alhazred - Alhazred and I have had... disagreements in the past, and it is perhaps not a secret that his lieutenants and those working under him have demanded that I hand the Dragons over. But they are precious to me, more than just assets, and I shall not do so.
  • Berserk - It is difficult to work with Lord Berserk... he prefers a more straightforward touch, and while I respect that, he has no patience for my more nuanced plans. Perhaps I do think too much after all.

Allies

Allies in our fight to reshape Filgaia. For how long will this alliance last, however, as our interests continue to diverge?

  • K.K. - That love that you hold within you... it is an indefatigable shine that transcends even death, I feel. Is there... no way I can reach you at all?
  • Agatha Pyrelight - Despite her machinations, despite her provocations... there is something about her words... has the harsh truth of immortality worn her down so? Will I become someone like that, seeking the next thrill that only comes once every generation or so? Is this... the truth of what we are resigned to?
  • Seraph Ragnell - Miss Ragnell has been at my side and provided useful information, but I feel a faint kind of sorrow from her... a kind of lingering regret... you have been hurt, have you not, miss Ragnell?

Humans

Filgaia's chosen. Ironically, I am much more like them than my brethren, given my inabilities... they are a strange and varied sort. What will become of our relationship, when the facade bleeds away?

  • Janus Cascade - The archetypal Drifter, and brash. I look at his eyes and see a kind of frightening ambition. Though my brethren would disparage humans for collecting ARMs, there is something remarkable about the way they adapt, much like the Tainted did...
  • Sephilia Lampbright - Be careful, little one. The witch's machinations are deep indeed. I wish to protect you, but I may not be able to...
  • Lynnai Albrek - She claims to be an acquaintance of Zed's. That man has scoured the fields of Filgaia more than I have... I hope that he does not run into bad company.
  • Ida Everstead-Rey - To be forced onto a role that you'd rather not undertake... in a way, I can understand that. Miss Ida, I hope that you do find your true calling in life, rather than be entrenched in the constructs that we've created around ourselves.
  • Rosaline Calice - The Ethos, hmm... I have a feeling this girl is more than she expresses herself to be. I must be careful, to not play my hand too much.
  • Arleph Ardan - A pleasant man indeed, with a bit of a drawl to his accent. Accents are a curious thing, one I've never quite adapted. I wonder if it is because of our physiology?
  • Talise Gianfair - Noeline seems to have taken to Miss Talise, and we suggested some new fashions to her. She's a very powerful swordswoman, and I would hate to have to face her blade myself...
  • Vash the Stampede - Mister Hamspammaslash... er... well... hmm. What a curious individual. And one I can relate to, in some way. There is weight behind those eyes, the way he moves. But I refuse to wear a mask of deception over myself. I must carry the weight of my sins, if I am to stay true to my convictions.

Factions

Caravan Kinship

  • Jacqueline Barber - I'm glad to see her take off and find her own wings. Jay... you are the kind of hope that inspires me to move forwards.
  • Shalune Amira - Please, Miss Shalune, expand and see Filgaia for what it is, unfettered by the biases of others...
  • Kourin - To see such reverence behind a sorrowful face... there is a complicated and tragic story there. Belief is supposed to elevate us, and yet...
  • Ethius Hesiod - He has given me quarter when he should not... but I still cannot sense him well.
  • Catenna - Will we be able to see eye to eye one day? I do hope so...
  • Cyre H. Lorentz - Be careful of your own preconceptions. I have made the same mistakes before...
  • Matilda Whitehead - There is a faint nervousness about her. I only hope that the seeds of such doubt do not take root in her heart. They are... insidious indeed...

The Vile Fiends

'The title of Lord of Calamity is bestowed upon one that can change the world in an instant...' With the incident of this Malevolence... will they be all right? If only I could look after them more...

  • Jean - Jean... no matter what sorrow you hold within your heart, remember that you've your friends. It is only by that measure that I was able to hold on this long...
  • Lemina Ausa - Magic Guild, hmm? It would be lovely to learn, but I am certain that I cannot...
  • Hiro - Your decision to hold strong and not look away to help Lucia is one I admire, Hiro. You will grow strong...
  • Ruby - Ah... really, mix Odjn and her together and you've got such a wonderful pair. It's a friendship that I'd like to foster... if I can...
  • Gwen Whitlock - Miss Gwen wields some rather unusual powers... but her commitment and capability is not to be questioned. We would not have been able to rescue the King without you.

Yggdrasil Alliance

The Yggdrasil's anti-air capabilities are a great threat to us. And now they possess the Golem Diablo. We must watch them closely.

  • Lily Keil - I'm so glad you were able to be healed, Miss Lily. A smile really does fit you.
  • Leon Albus - I shall not waver on my promise to assist you with Gryndille.
  • Fei Fong Wong - The events of the Temple appear to have lightened Mister Fei's mood...
  • Xantia - Powerful, but untempered... Miss Xantia, I have no doubt that you'll excel as a martial artist someday.
  • Bart Fatima - Untamed and young... but with a drive deep within...

The Shepherd's Retinue

The Shepherd... there are so many similarities between what people struggle to achieve in Filgaia and Lunar -- to try to fit, to try to bridge gaps between two parties...

  • Sorey - Sorey seems a very kind young man, and he was more than willing to listen to me when others would not. I am grateful for that... and he looked after Odjn, even though he didn't have to.

Dawn Chasers

Their hatred of me is understandable. In ways, it makes me fear that the new world may never come...

  • Cecilia Adlehyde - No matter what I do... I understand that there are some things that are unforgivable. But thank you for granting me your blessing, Princess. Go with the Guardians.
  • Jack van Burace - There are those out there who seek to prey on your malice. I hope that you do not succumb to that fate.
  • Rudy Roughnight - There is too much sorrow in this world. Living as long as I have, you can simply see it in people's eyes. What does it take, to dispel that sadness? There is no easy answer.
  • Claude C. Kenny - He does remind me of Zed, in a strange way... human boys will be human boys, as I often hear the saying goes.


Althena's Guard

I don't know enough about this religion, but... I have misgivings. Their presence cannot help but complicate matters for us.

  • White Knight Leo - Honorable, and extremely powerful. But do not mistake devotion for blindness, Mister Leo...
  • Amelia Rose - I can sense the kindness within you that your experiences have tempered. I just hope... we can find a way to coexist.

The Black Ties

Dangerous. The Black Ties are just one reason why I disagree with my brethren's arrogant view of humans. These criminals are dangerous and cannot be treated lightly.

  • Kent Hauch - Though a little short on temper, I would not for a moment discredit how dangerous this man can be... to be able to carry a firebrand weapon like he does requires not only skill, but werewithal and no small amount of courage. And perhaps a healthy dose of disregard for one's safety.
  • Parbody - I cannot pierce that mask... there is definitely something unsettling underneath there, but what? One of the humans I really cannot read.

Cuccos

Soundtrack

Act 2 Tracks

With this, I have the ability to hope...
Even if this world were to announce its end now,
The bell rife with happiness shall surely reverberate.
Ah, it's almost like praise for pure love...
If someone is definitely able to love deeply...
Then surely the arriving future shall exist.

Act 1 Tracks

Stories of danger, fearless attack,
Specters of plague and pain.
All of these ghosts of our own delusions are back;
Have we been fighting in vain?
Come to me, Ebony Wings! Battle awaits us!
I wish that someway, somehow
That I can save everyone of us
But the truth is that I’m only one girl
Maybe if I keep believing my dreams will come to life, come to life...
Here in an enclosed garden of Hellfire she is born upon an inhuman path!
Turning against the heavens, a harlequin on the end of a puppet’s wire!
This young girl challenges her accursed fate
Set in the forefront of a devilish midnight tragedy