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| - Name: Siegfried Schtauffen Age: 16 Born: Feb.6 Height: 157 cm. (5'1") Weight: 48 kg (105 lb) Blood Type: A Family: Margaret(Mother) Frederick(Father, murdered) Weapon: Zweihander "Faust" Style: Own Style He is the young commander of mercenary knightsm, who seeks an invicible sword in order to avenge the murder of his father. He has yet to find the murderer or the weapons, "SoulEdge." "I must find the sword and have my revenge... I must..." In Germany, the oppressed peasants revolted against the Holy Roman Empire. With its forces weakened by the Italian Wars, the German peasants finally had a fighting chance. One of their champions was Sir Frederick, a brave knight. While on campaign, Frederick met the lovely Margaret and spent the night in her arms. After nine months of battle, Frederick returned to find that Margaret had given him a son. Frederick realized his love for Margaret and named his son Siegfried, after the famous hero. Several years passed. His father, known as the "gentle knight," taught his son swordsmanship. He embarked upon a foreign crusade, promising his return to Margaret. Young Siegfried, without his father's gentle hand to guide him, fell into bad company. He banded together with a group of outlaws and started committing crimes. His strength grew and soon he led a feared group of thieves known as "Schwarzwind" or Blackwind. It was then when he conceived his master plan... "We will hunt the cowardly knights who ran away from the crusades. They carry valuable armor and loot. We'll all get rich!" That night. as a war-weary group approached, the thieves sprang their amubush. The fatigued knights were no match for the thieves. They defeated the knights all too easily. Siegfried killed the knight's commander himself with his proud "Zweihander." He held the commander's decapitated head up high in triumph. But, as the moonlight shone down, he let out a horrified scream. In his hand was the head of his father, Frederick!! The horror caused Siegfried's mind to snap. Yelling in grief and fear he fled into the forest. He plunged deeper into his insanity, convincing himself that someone else slew his father. He grew determined to find and avenge his father's death! Hearing about the invincible sword, "SoulEdge," he has come to believe that his father's fictitious killer can only be defeated by this weapon. "I can't ease my father's soul until I find the sword and slay his murderer!" The Conquest of Ostrhinesburg Castle At the castle of Sir Stefan a battle rages. The marquis Andre uses his cannons to bring down the once-invulnerable fortress. Siegfried is the commander if Stefan's mercenary knights. Sir Stefan's legendary sword was quite well known in the region. Siegfried sought the sword and gained employ in order to steal Stefan's weapon. As the battle became fierce and the castle was besieged, Siegfried steeled himself against the invaders with his powerful sword in his hand. Heishiro Mitsurugi Age: 22 Born: Jun.8 Weapon: Korefuji Style: Mitsurugi The Lone Swordsman A samurai who travls around the world looking for a weapon superior to firearms. He is a mercenary for Marquise Andre in the attack on Ostrhinesburg. He us after the valuable weapons which are believed to be kept inside the castle. The enemy is as strong as the devil. Beat him! After stopping the foreign mercenary, Siegfried entered the blazing castle. There he killed Stefan and took his legendary sword, "Grimblade." "This is it. With this sword, I can finally avenge my father." After escaping from the burning castle, Siegfried rested in the forest. He gripped "Grimblade" tight in his hand and spoke. "Sword, grant me invincible power!" But the sword was still. "Damn it! This is not it!" Siegfried started feeling anxious. "I must find the right sword.." The image of his father's dead face floated before his haunted eyes/ He held his head and ran through the dark forest. "Father, fatherrr!!!" His cries echoed into the valleys beyond. Eurydice Shrine This temple was supposedly built by the God Hephaestus himself. He was the creator of armor and arms. It is said that a young gitl received a revelation and was offere holy armor at this sanctuary. Siegfried met a young girl in a Mediterranean village and was taken to the temple. The sanctuary was tranquil. After offering prayers, the girl turned and stared at Siegfried. "You're seeking the evil sword, aren't you? That sword is too dangerous for you. Let me help." "I don't need your help!" Siegfried yelled. Sophitia Age: 18 Born: Mar.12 Weapon: Fire Blade Style: Athena Emotional Goddess This young girl received the revelation of the God Hephaestus. With her holy weapons, she is sworn to save those who foolishly seek the evil sword and destroy the wicked weapon. Defeat all your enemies! Siegfried defeated Sophitia and the spectral illusion. He shouter at the sky. "I have defeated your little girl! Now give me the invincible sword!" But the Gods were silent. Siegfried's voice echoed in vain. "Why? Why?" Burying himself deeper into insanity, Siegfried laid waste to the sanctuary. In the rubble. he discovered the long "Atlas Sword" hidden in a column. The sky above the sanctuary slowly covered with dark mist. It was as if Siegfried's insanity had attracted an evil force. The Arena This is a secret arena where strong gather from all over the world. The winner is awarded valuable amrs. Siegfried had heard warrior's tales of this place. At the arena's gate, a sign was posted: ----------------------------- SURVIVAL CONTEST THOSE WHO CAN DEFEAT FOUR CONTESTANTS IN A ROW WILL WIN VALUABLE WEAPONS ----------------------------- Siegfried entered the contest. Heishiro Mitsurugi Age: 22 Born: Jun.8 Weapon: Korefuji Style: Mitsurugi Rock Age: 35 Born: Dec.14 Weapon: Cross Ax Style: Own Style More opponents to be announced... Defeat all rivals! After a long battle, Siegfried defeated all of his opponents. He won the waved sword "Flamberge." The Desert A desert stretches through central Asia. It is the most difficult passage for those whp travel across the continent to avoid dangerous sea routes. Ruins of an ancient fortress can be found buried in the sands. It is an extremely cruel passage. "Who's following me?" Although he was exhausted from crossing the dry desert, Siegfried could still sense an enemy at his back. "Show yourself, Swinehund!" Siegfried swung his sword as he turned. It was Rock who Siegfried had defeated at the arena. "That prize shoulde have been mine. Give it to me!" Rock yelled. "Oh, you'll get it..." Rock Age: 35 Born: Dec.14 Weapon: Crescent Ax Style: Own Style Reckless Commando He was orphaned as a boy. He wandered around the New World and learned means of survival in the wild. He started his journy to regain memory of his lost past. His pride would not allow him to take defeat by Siegfried to easily. Triumph in this cruel land that drains your strength! Despite hunger nad thirst, Siegfried again defeated the giant Rock and with a thrust and delivered a mortal blow! "Ba...Bangoo..." The dying Rock stared at Siegfried, whispered in delirium and expired. The Pirate Castle Noto castle belongs to Noto-Murakami nad the Setonai pirates. (Mouri sea force) The entire island is a castle of pirates and a naval port. Siegfried's bravery impressed the pirates and he was hired as a castle guard. He caught a woman trying to escape from the castle. Siegfried followed the woman and confronted her. "Surrender yourself!" She turned slowly. Strangely enough, she smiled at him and said, "You can't stand in my way." She plucked the sword off her back and jumped at Siegfried. Taki Age: 22 Born: ? Weapon: Rekkimaru Style: Dream-slashed sword Underground Hunter She is a ninja who exterminates ghosts. She searched for the "evil sword" in order to bolster her magic weapon, "Rekkimaru." Defeat her before you run out of time! As a reward for defeating the female ninja Taki, Siegfried was given the "7 Branch Sword" and passage on a Mouri vessel. "The sword I seek isn't in this land, I will seek further..." Siegfried's mania grew and grew... The Valley San Kyo is a deep valley located in the middle part of China's Yangtze River. Siegfried heard tales of a river thief who had been collecting sords. He decided to investigate. "Give up your sword!" A man dropped from the brifdge as Siegfried's raft passed by. This man must be the thief, Siegfried thought. "Surrender that sword! It will make a fine addition." The man demanded. "You will get my sword." Siegfried grinned. "In your gullet!" Li Long Age: 24 Born: Oct.23 Weapon: Phoenix Style: Matchless Dragon Rage of the Executor He was an assassin for the Ming Dynasty. His life ruined after the murderer of his beloved Chie, he now steals weapons from every swordsman that travels the Yangtze River. Defeat him by using a throwing technique! "Chie, Chie..." As he groaned with pain, Li Long plunged into the water and got away. After defeating the mysterious thief Li Long, Siegfried discovered numerous stolen swords along the river, Among them was a big Chinese weapon, "HardSteel Blade." The Secret Treasury The wealthy and greedy Vercci hid his treasure in a vault at the bottom of a 50 m pit on an uninhabited island. It is rumored to be impregnable. Siegfried and his band, the BlackWind, once planned to break in to the secret vault. The attempt failed terribly and he lsot many of his men. "Can SoulEdge really be here?" Though wounded by the traps, Siegfried finally reached the pitch-black vault. Voldo Age: 43 Born: Aug.25 Weapon: Full Moon Style: Own Style The Hell Guardian Guarding Vercci's treasure gives Voldo the only reason to live. Although he is blind and insane from his years in the dark pit, hi assassination techniques are fearful and have killed all those who have attempted to enter the money pit. The traps have left you weak! Fight with what strength you have left! Siegfried defeated the guardian Voldo and demanded the "SoulEdge." "Where is it foul beast?" "Not ... here..." Voldo groaned. "That's not true! Talk! Where is SoulEdge? Talk! Talk!" Siegfried shook him in rage. But Voldo was no longer responding. He was already dead. "The sword must be here. It must be." Seigfried thrashed the money pit in search of the legendary sword but to no avail. The sword was not there. However, Siegfried would not give up. Among the ruin of Vercci's vault, Siegfried found a letter which named the location of "SoulEdge." "At last. Finally I can accomplish my revenge." He took the "Claymore" and left. The Final Battle Siegfried had found the whereabouts pf "SoulEdge." The pirate Cervantes de Leon once used this Spanish port as a base. His ship was still anchored nearby. Death was thick in the air. "SoulEdge, is it here?" Siegfried tried to control his excitement, but his body could not stop shaking as he climbed aboard the Adrian, the ship of Cervantes. A short search turned up nothing. He heard something behind him. He turned. "Who are you?" "Ahhh. Such a lovely, insane soul you have. I must possess it for my own." "What! Who on earth are you?" There stood a man holding a pair of strange swords in his hands. Cervantes de Leon Age: 48(immortal) Born: Jan.1 Weapon: SoulEdge Style: Possessed The Immortal Pirate A great pirate who was once feared by all sailors on the Atlantic Ocean. He went missing several decades ago during the search for SoulEdge as requested by Vercci. Defeat the enemy! The great battle is finally over, Siegfried's destiny was right in front of him. He grasped SoulEdge in his blood-stained hands. An incredibly foolish act. The history of massacre within SoulEdge traveled into Siegfried, consuming his consciousness! Anger, sadness, agony, horror... Siegfried's emotions were devoured by "SoulEdge." He realized too late that the evil swords had invaded him and were using him for its own purpose. The parasitic swords merged with him. Siegfried screamed as his body turned as red as blood. Though, it was no longer certain he could hear his own screams. Time has passed since then and the world ahd regained peace for a while. But now, a horror appears on the cliff high above a quiet German village. There, in the moonlight, stands a red knight clutching two evil swords...
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