As I was re-reading Black Records yesterday, I got sidetracked into a new interpretation of the first volume. Consider it a modern re-reading of a classic tale.
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Reansurance
Of the protagonists we’ve had the honour to play with so far, Rean is arguably the most enigmatic one of the bunch. Estelle believes in ul-tra-vi-o-lence and Lloyd in the system of justice. Kevin was a harder nut to crack, but fortunately The 3rd was dedicated to his case. That leaves us with Rean Schwarzer. Call him the awkwardly silent protagonist, harem master or Gary Stu all you want, it is hard to deny that his background is riddled with mysteries.
And here’s to you, Mrs. S. Arseid
[Ed. note: This is an oldie – it’s been sitting in the draft for 1.5+ years now – but by popular demand I’ll hit the Publish button.]
Family is an important theme throughout Trails of Cold Steel and Trails of Cold Steel II. Amidst that focus, surprisingly little is said about Laura’s mother. Unless she was born out of thin air — or, say, a sword — we can assume that at one point in time Victor S. Arseid had a female partner that gave birth for Laura. Although said woman is mentioned by neither father nor daughter, she might have been present for far longer than we know.
Seven Anguis, Seven Sins
This theory proposes a possibility that the natures of the seven Anguis of Ouroboros were modelled after, or inspired by, the seven deadly sins.
Mikhail is the son of General Morgan
One of the many unfinished story arc in the Kiseki series is the one about Rianne, the granddaughter of General Morgan and Katrina who lives with them. Neither Morgan nor Katrina mention a word about their son… Continue reading Mikhail is the son of General Morgan
Giliath Osborne-Reise Arnor
Giliath Osborne is a mysterious man. We know he is terribly good at his work, but know how little about his situation at home. Yes. Have you even imagined who would bring Osborne in his pyjama in front of the hearth his beloved Decaffeinato Intenso? Continue reading Giliath Osborne-Reise Arnor
Duvalie’s problem with the Arseid family
Monday morning showers are perfect to rack your brain over unanswered questions in the Kiseki universe. The question that kickstarted my brain this morning is where Duvalie’s disgust for the Arseid family comes from. Among all the crackpot posted on this blog, this one is easily the most mundane. Continue reading Duvalie’s problem with the Arseid family
The undying Steel Maiden’s secret
The mere presence of the Steel Maiden spawned numerous theories over the course of the last five years. While Falcom continues to add mysteries to the ever-growing piles of speculations, potential answers in Sen no Kiseki III are still at least another year away. Or are they? Continue reading The undying Steel Maiden’s secret
Hopes and expectations for Sen III to crush
In a thread of NeoGAF, expectations for what Sen no Kiseki III would or could have to offer were summed up and discussed. I added my own expectations to the list and per request decided to publish them here as well. It’s not a particularly profound analysis; mostly an elaborate brain fart that occurred during my break at work.
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The Grandmaster is Aeon Sophia
With the introduction of Gnostic elements during the Crossbell arc, Falcom opened a whole new can of worms for theorists to engage with. What follows is a translation of a brief Japanese theory that approaches each fan’s favourite issue – who is the Grandmaster? – from a Gnostic viewpoint. Continue reading The Grandmaster is Aeon Sophia