Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria/Characters

The Valkyrie Profile series contains a plot line that is highly dependent on its characters. The cast is large, diverse and colorful, sharing histories in a war-torn, tragic landscape. This article focuses on describing the main playable characters, as well as some of the minor enemies and allies that are encountered throughout both Valkyrie Profile and Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria. It should be noted that the appearances of mythological figures such as the Norse gods are highly stylized and re-imagined, and thus this article should not be used as a proper mythological source.

=The Valkyries= The Valkyries, the three goddesses of fate, share the same body, though only one is awake at any given time and can be distinguished by hair color and armor. Lenneth has silver hair/blue armor, Hrist has black hair/dark violet armor, and Silmeria has blond hair/light purple armor.

Hrist Valkyrie
Elder sister of Lenneth and Silmeria, Hrist serves Odin with great zeal, making her ruthless and even somewhat evil in this regard. A frighteningly terrifying figure, she was brought out of slumber in Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth to replace Lenneth after her sister regained her memories as a human. Claiming the Valkyrie body, she was defeated by Arngrim, Mystina, Lezard Valeth, and Brahms as she tried to confront the Lord of the Undead and recover her sister Silmeria.

In Valkyrie Profile: Silmeria that she was dispatched to bring the errant Silmeria back to Valhalla. Initially foiled in this endeavor, Hrist posed as a human warrior named Leone and joined Alicia's quest to aid Dipan in fighting the Aesir, not revealing her true identity until they reached the Palace of the Venerated Dragon. She fled with the Dragon Orb, eventually destroying Dipan and executing King Barbarossa at Odin's behest. However, she would eventually side with Alicia, opposing Freya herself, stating she would not allow the gods to harm her einherjar. Later, after Lezard casts the Sovereign's Rite on her, Hrist's soul combines with those of Alicia, Lenneth, and Silmeria to become one Valkyrie in order to defeat Lezard. It is shown that afterwards their four souls separated again. thought their fates are unknown.

In Japanese, Hrist's name is アーリィ ("Aarii"). It has been romanized as "Ahly" in the Japanese version of Silmeria and "Early" in the Valkyrie Profile artbook. In Norse mythology, there is a Valkyrie named Hrist.

Lenneth Valkyrie


The primary protagonist of Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth, Lenneth was awakened by Odin and tasked with recruiting the souls of deceased warriors (einherjar) from Midgard to assist in the war against the Vanir and prevent the destruction of Asgard in Ragnarok. She does as she is asked until she discovers that, while she had been "sleeping", her soul had been reborn in Midgard as a girl named Platina who had been in love with a human named Lucian. Odin replaces her with Hrist after she regains her memories, but through the efforts of Arngrim, Mystina and Lezard, Lenneth is returned to the Valkyrie body. During her battle with Loki, Lenneth discovered that her rebirth, using a half-elven/half-human homunculus, granted her powers surpassing those of Odin and gave her the power of creation. After killing Loki, Lenneth restored Lucian to life, and the two were able live together in peace with Lenneth as the Lord of Creation.

Lenneth returns in Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria as her future self, thanks to a time machine built in Dipan. To stop the deterioration of her world caused by Lezard Valeth, who used the time machine to alter the past, she joins Alicia, Hrist, Rufus, and Brahms to stop the madman. Later, Lezard cast the Sovereign's Rite on the Valkyries and imprisoned Lenneth in a crystal prison, intending to combine his and her souls but was stopped by Alicia, Brahms, Rufus, and Arngrim. With the help of Brahms, Alicia and the three Valkyries merged into one soul and defeated Lezard. The four souls separated afterwards but that became of the three Valkyries is unknown; a message simply states that a new future awaits Lenneth.

Lenneth makes a cameo as a bonus boss in Star Ocean: Till the End of Time and as a recruitable character in Radiata Stories. She will also be appearing in Valkyrie Profile: The Accused One, though it is unknown what her role will be.

Silmeria Valkyrie
Youngest of the three Valkyries, she is trapped in a crystal in Brahms' throne room in Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth and Lenneth and Hrist both make separate attempts to rescue her. Brahms persuades Lenneth not to fight, boasting that she could not possibly win, whereas Arngrim, Lezard, and Mystina assist him in defeating Hrist. At the end of the game, she remains in Brahms's castle. The reason for her current state is due to her past alliance with Brahms. Odin and Freya however attempted to capture Brahms, but Silmeria intervened and was frozen in crystal instead. Brahms fled with her, thus explaining her state during the first game.

Silmeria is one of the co-protagonists of Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria along with Princess Alicia of Dipan. Once a loyal servant of Odin, an incidence with Brahms caused Silmeria to rebel against Odin. Recognizing the danger she posed, Odin invoked the Sovereign's Rite, placing Silmeria's soul within Alicia's body to live out a mortal life. However, something went amiss and Silmeria awoke within Alicia, the two of them being able to communicate with each other and control Alicia's body. They were eventually separated by the Three Mages of Dipan, though Lezard Valeth disappeared with Silmeria's soul, using it as a power source. Alicia eventually recovered and rematerialized her, though Silmeria would again be separated from her body when Lezard cast the Sovereign's Rite upon the three Valkyries. With the help of Brahms, Alicia and the three Valkyries merged into one soul and defeated Lezard. The four souls separated afterwards but the fate of three Valkyries is unknown.

Valkyrie
"The one true Valkyrie, created by combining Hrist, Lenneth, and Silmeria, the three goddesses of fate. Holds more power than multiple gods, and literally has the power to control even fate."

After Lezard Valeth casts the Sovereign's Rite on the three Valkyries, their disembodied souls are doomed to eventually fade away. Alicia, who has the soul crystals of Hrist and Silmeria, frees Lenneth from Lezard's grasp. With Brahms' help, she merges her soul with the three Valkyries to form one ultimate Valkyrie, though Alicia's soul and body are lost in the process. After defeating Lezard, the Valkyrie's four component souls (Alicia, Hrist, Lenneth, and Silmeria) once again separate, though their fates are unknown.

Valkyrie's power rivals that of the gods (as Lenneth was the Lord of Creation prior to the merging), thus her version of Nibelung Valesti is more grand and powerful than any of the three Valkyries.

=The Aesir and Vanir=

Frei
Freya's sister, she appears briefly at the beginning of Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth to welcome Lenneth to Valhalla and reappears at key points throughout the rest of the game. Unlike Odin and Freya, Frei sees Lenneth as a friend rather than a tool, but due to her naive nature, she angers Lenneth after the Valkyrie regains her memories by mentioning how Loki had stolen the Dragon Orb and ruined Odin's plans to subjugate Midgard. She is also the one that explains the connection between Platina and Lenneth to Lucian.

Frei's Japanese name is フレイヤ ("Fureiya") and is romanized "Freya." Why her name was switched with Freya's in the English translation is unknown, but it may be due to the fact that Frei's innocent and childlike presence does not suit the Western image of a goddess of love and sexuality.

Freya
A powerful goddess, Freya serves as the go-between for Lenneth and Odin for most of Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth. Freya is stated to have power to bring life and destroy it. However, she is disdainful of most humans and finds them to be beneath the gods. After Lenneth regains her memories as Platina, Freya informs Odin and the two of them plot to do away with the Valkyrie and replace her with Hrist. After Loki kills Odin, Freya is left in despair, as her betrayal of Lenneth's trust has destroyed any sympathy that the Valkyrie may have had for her.

In Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria, she again appears as Odin's assistant. It is shown that she was responsible for trying to capture Brahms, which resulted in Silmeria being imprisoned in a crystal in the the first game. However, due to Lezard interference in the past, the original turn of events does not occur and Brahms is indeed captured by Odin and Freya.

Freya makes a cameo appearance in Star Ocean: Till the End of Time as the final bonus boss who is bent on destroying the planet called Elicoor II, and rebuilding it into Valhalla.

Freya's Japanese name is written フレイ ("Furei") and is romanized as "Frey" on the official website and "Fray" in the Japanese version of Valkyrie Profile 2. "Frei" is also often used because of the name given to her younger sister in the English version. Frei is the name of Freya's brother in true Norse mythology and was a far more powerful god than his sister.

Loki
The god of mischief and final antagonist of Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth, Loki secretly works to usurp power from Odin by stealing the Dragon Orb. He then murders Lucian, using him as a scapegoat for the orb's theft. After killing Odin's enemy, Surt, he goes on the offensive, killing Odin, and taking control of Asgard. A nihilist, his only wish is for the destruction of all life, and in the the final battle, uses his power to destroy Asgard and Midgard. However, Lenneth undoes his destruction, revealing her power of creation, and subsequently kills Loki.

Odin
The lord of the gods, Odin is a rarity among the gods, being half-elven, which grants Odin's powers the capability to grow in strength. He is arrogant and, like most of the gods, does whatever is possible to exert authority over Midgard, a fact that has earned them the ire of humanity. He is responsible for the original theft of the Dragon Orb, taking it from the Palace of the Venerated Dragon, which would cause chaos on Midgard and facilitate the recruitment of einherjar, a fact that he and Freya kept hidden from Lenneth. He is ultimately betrayed by Loki and murdered at Ragnarok, unable to withstand the power Loki could wield with the Dragon Orb.

In Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria, Odin's role is immediately antagonistic. He wishes to destroy Dipan for attempting to gain independence from the gods, but cannot do so until he acquires the Dragon Orb. After Hrist obtains the orb and executes King Barbarossa, Odin personally attempts to deal with Rufus and Alicia, though Lezard shows himself and takes both Odin's soul and his spear, Gungnir. Lezard then fuses with Odin's soul, gaining the god's powers.

Surt
Ruler of the Vanir, the giants who oppose to Odin and the Aesir in Asgard, Surt waged war upon the Aesir after Odin stole the Dragon Orb, setting the events in motion that lead to Ragnarok. Loki offered his services to Surt, along with Bloodbane and Fenrir, but was turned down by the Vanir leader. Loki then killed Surt and attacked Valhalla alone.

=Humans=

Alicia
Princess of Dipan and co-protagonist of Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria, Alicia shares the same body with the Valkyrie Silmeria. Able to hear the Valkyrie's voice all her life, she was exiled at a young age because she was thought mad. It was later revealed King Barbabossa and Dallas, one of the Three Mages of Dipan, wanted to protect her from their shameful experiments into time travel, soul transmigration, and creation of undead ghouls. Alicia is very timid and unsure of herself at first but becomes more confident and strong-willed as the game progresses, eventually sacrificing her soul and body in order to combine with the Hrist, Lenneth, and Silmeria into one Valkyrie and defeat Lezard. Afterwards, the four souls separate again, and it is suggested that Alicia's soul has been reincarnated when Rufus sees a young girl in Coriander resembling her.

Arngrim
"A mercenary from the Artolia region, blessed with a true warrior's prowess and a good measure of luck. Arngrim's sword-fighting technique is unmatched. In battle, he fights as if he were a demon possessed, slicing through foes like a scythe through ripe wheat."

One of the first souls that Lenneth recruits in Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth. After Princess Jelanda's death, he kills the man responsible for her death but elects to commit suicide rather than fight Lawfer's father, the captain of the guard. Lenneth then recruits Arngrim at Jelanda's request, telling him to consider it a gift. Due to his arrogance, Odin and Freya refuse to accept him into Valhalla and he spends the rest of the journey at Lenneth's side, becoming one of her most constant allies. He assists Mystina and Lezard in saving Lenneth's life when the gods attempt to do away with her.

An earlier incarnation of Arngrim is present in Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria. Initially, a mercenary working with Leone to raid the Serdberg Mountain Ruins for treasure, he and Leone join Alicia's quest to aid Dipan in their coming war with the gods. When Leone reveals her true identity as Hrist Valkyrie and takes the Dragon Orb, he follows her and is made an einherjar, aiding in the destruction of Dipan. After Odin is kidnapped by Lezard, Arngrim is remorseful of his actions and refuses to aid Hrist, offering his life to Alicia and Rufus in penance for his betrayal. Alicia accepts his service as an unpaid mercenary instead and thankful for a chance at redemption, Arngrim helps them recover the Dragon Orb and stop Lezard. After Lezard's defeat, Arngrim becomes the new guardian of the Dragon Orb.

His name is a reference to a legendary berserker from Norse mythology named Arngrim. His name in the Japanese version is written アリューゼ　("Aryuuze"). On the official Japanese website, it is romanized "Aluze." Other variations include "Aluzi" and "Aruze."

Barbarossa
The long-deceased king of Dipan, centuries before Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth. Barbarossa was fooled into a search for immortality by his three mages and as a result incited the wrath of Odin. Hrist Valkyrie publicly beheaded Barbarossa via guillotine in the city square. His ghost, angered by this unjust action, haunted Dipan's ruins, and attacked Lenneth, believing her to be the one that killed him. Using the time machine built by the Three Mages, Lenneth travels back in time to the day of the execution, finds Barbarossa's wife Queen Malabeth, and is entrusted with the king's crown. Returning to the present, Lenneth presents the crown to Barbarossa's spirit, who realizes his error in judgement and apologizes to Lenneth, praising her with his utmost gratitude before finally resting in peace.

In Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria, his role appears to be more villainous, as he banished his only daughter Alicia and was influenced by the Three Mages into challenging the gods' reign over humanity. It was later revealed before his execution by Hrist and Arngrim that he still loved Alicia and had sent her away to protect her from the consequences of his actions.

Celia
A human mercenary from Midgard, Celia is a friend of Arngrim, Kashell, Aelia, Lawfer, and Grey. However, she grows distraught as each of her friends dies one after the other and comes to the conclusion that these events began around the time that she believed Grey killed Lemia. When she finally finds Grey, she confronts him, but becomes lost when Grey's armor falls to pieces, revealing that he had disappeared. In fact, Grey had attempted the ritual of soul transfer to exchange his life for Lemia's but because Lemia had brought him back from death through her own soul transfer, the ritual failed and Grey's physical body ceased to be. After this event Celia collapses in anguish, and her fate is unknown.

Leone
Leone and Arngrim are mercenaries searching for treasure in the Sergberg Mountain Ruins when they encounter Alicia and her party. Leone and Arngrim agree to help Alicia find the Dragon Orb, provided they get first dibs on any other treasure they find. Initially very cold, Leone begins to open up to both Alicia and Silmeria, seeking to understand why they both seek to topple Odin. Only in the Palace of the Venerated Dragon are her motives for this revealed when she reveals herself to be Hrist Valkyrie in disguise.

Lezard Valeth
An evil human, Lezard Valeth is a Sorcerer and Necromancer who plots to make Lenneth his own by any means necessary. Using the bodies of elves to construct homunculi, he believes that he can eventually attain godhood himself and provide Lenneth with a body that he could claim her in. He lures Lenneth to his tower, but she refuses to cooperate and thwarts his plans. He escapes, but eventually kills himself so that his spirit may travel through Midgard freely. With Arngrim and Mystina's help, he uses his necromantic powers and one of his homunculi to restore Lenneth to her Valkyrie body with the side-effect of granting her the ability to grow in power to that of the most powerful of gods.

Lezard appears as a playable character and later the main antagonist in Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria. After saving Alicia and her party from being captured by the Three Mages, he assists them for a short time before disappearing after the destruction of Dipan. Unknown to anyone besides suspicion from Freya, he is ultimately revealed to be the Lezard from after Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth. Using the time machine in Dipan, he traveled to the past, stole Silmeria's soul, and used her as a power source to defeat Odin and absorb the god's powers. He is later defeated and vanishes into nothingness when Alicia, Hrist, Lenneth, and Silmeria combine into the one ultimate Valkyrie. However, if Valkyrie is not used during the final battle, a secret ending is obtained showing both a reincarnated Alicia and a young boy who resembles Lezard; the meaning of this is unknown.

Lezard's name is written レザード・ヴァレス ([rezado] [varesu]). Although the romanizations used by fans are nearly endless, "Lezard Valeth" is the official English spelling as it appears in the games.

Lezard makes a cameo appearance in Radiata Stories as a bonus boss. A different character with his name appears as an NPC in Star Ocean: Till the End of Time, but this different Lezard does share certain traits in terms of personality. Further, in Radiata Stories, Vareth Magic Institute may be a reference to Lezard.

Platina
During a period of time where the Lenneth Valkyrie was put to sleep, she was reborn in Midgard as a human named Platina. A beautiful young girl with silver hair, she suffered constant abuse from her parents. When she was 14, her friend Lucian found out that her parents planned to sell her into slavery and ran away with him, but the two accidentally wandered into the Weeping Lily Meadow. Having lost hope for her life and the future, Platina died in Lucian's arms from the toxic pollen and was laid to rest in the meadow. Odin and Freya sealed Lenneth's memories of her life as a human away, thinking that she would be easier to control if she couldn't remember the one human she had loved until her mortal death.

Roland
Arngrim's brother in Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth, he is physically weak and spends his time painting. Although he requires Arngrim's financial support, he quarrels with him over his philosophies. After Arngrim commits suicide following the slaughter of numerous Artolian soldiers in order to kill the court official responsible for Princess Jelanda's death, Roland is arrested and imprisoned.

The Three Mages
The Three Mages, Dallas, Gyne, and Walther, are three powerful sorcerers who serve King Barbarossa and the kingdom of Dipan in Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria. They were also present in the Lost City of Dipan in Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth but had no voice actors and appeared as generic monster sprites.

Walther is an elderly sorcerer who is mainly responsible for the construction of the time machine. He, along with Gyne, pretended to be loyal to Odin in order to temporarily escape Hrist's wrath. After being defeated by Alicia, Walther took some Ghoul Powder and became a demon.

Gyne is a sorcerer of the same league as Walther, agreeing to go along with his plans but feeling sorry for King Barbarossa's fate. After being defeated, Gyne, like Walther, also took the Ghoul Powder.

The youngest of the Three Mages and Alicia's childhood friend, Dallas is a cowardly young man who wasdragged into the shameful experiments of Dipan thinking that there could be a way to separate Silmeria's soul from Alicia. Dallas was the one who hid Queen Malabeth during Dipan's destruction and is also the one who agreed to send Alicia into an exile. Dallas unwillingly became a demon because of Walther and he dedicated the very last moments of his life for the sake of his friends, king and country. In, Dallas is portrayed the other way around; as an ugly and foul-mouthed mage that enjoys calling Valkyrie some insulting names such as "The Goddess of Fools."

=Elves/Half-Elves=

Roussalier
A mysterious elven woman who aids Alicia and Rufus in escaping Heimdal in the Forest of Spirits. She shares some connection with Rufus, although it is never explained. In the end, she sacrifices her life so that the two can avoid an Aesir patrol and journey to Asgard.

Rufus
Initially approached by Alicia in Solde at the behest of Silmeria, who senses that he is a great warrior, Rufus is a cynical yet reserved archer. Upon helping Alicia reach Dipan, Rufus learns of the connection between Silmeria and Alicia and agrees to help them, as he too opposes the gods. This animosity stems from the fact that Rufus is a half-elf, destined to serve as a replacement body for Odin if his current body ever fail. Should that happen, Rufus would simply cease to exist. Rufus must wear the Ring of Mylinn, crafted by the Aesir, at all times, which prevents him from aging and a natural death and allows Odin to "call" on him at any time; taking the ring off would result in Rufus' death in short order. At the end of Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria, Rufus returns to Asgard with Gungnir, which had been taken by Lezard, and becomes the new ruler of Asgard due to Odin's demise, though he still journeys through Midgard. Upon one of these sojourns, he meets a young girl resembling Alicia, suggesting that she has been reincarnated.

=Other Non-Humans=

Akhetamen
Ahketamen is the undead ruler of the Amenti who seeks to bring his dead civilization back into its former grandeur. He has been building up a force in the Sahma Desert for some time when the Valkyrie Lenneth confronts him in Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth. Even upon his destruction he refuses to concede defeat, vanishing into nothingness as he defiantly claims his reign is eternal.

Bloodbane
A powerful dragon who ate the magical demon sword "Levantine", one of the Four Great Treasures, Bloodbane serves Loki in Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth. He appears to be sentient, but his motives for aiding Loki in bringing about Ragnarok are never explained. Bloodbane's Japanese name is ブラッドヴェイン ("Buraddobein").

Brahms
Brahms, as revealed in Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth, is the lord of the vampires and has a long-standing feud with Odin. He is shown to be surprisingly noble and level-headed, unlike most undead. He possesses Silmeria, one of Lenneth's sisters, who is imprisoned unharmed within a giant blue crystal,. When he meets Lenneth, he boasts that he is too powerful to defeat. Later, when Odin replaces Lenneth with her sister Hrist, Brahms is assisted by Arngrim, Mystina and Lezard in defeating Hrist so that they can return Lenneth to the Valkyrie body.

In Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria, it is explained that Brahms and Silmeria were allies at one time and implied that Brahms was once forced to become an einherjar by Odin. Silmeria's rebellion occurred when she intervened in a fight between the two, allowing an injured Brahms to escape and hide within Dylan, one of her einherjar. Later, Odin and Freya sought to capture Brahms and use his powerful soul to prevent the disintegration of Midgard caused by the removal of the Dragon Orb. Silmeria saved him and became crystallized instead and Brahms escaped with her. However, due to the interference of Lezard Valeth, who traveled back in time after the events of Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth, this turn of events does not occur and Brahms is indeed captured by Odin and Freya. He is eventually freed by Rufus and Alicia and helps them to defeat Lezard. Afterwards, Brahms chooses to stay behind and die in Lezard's twisted world, as it is the only place where he is mortal.

Genevieve
A powerful and seductive demoness and who, according to her comments in Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth, has faced all three Valkyries. Her primary power seems to involve charming men to be her mental puppets. She was sealed, along with her floating island, by Lenneth beneath the seas ages ago. An evil wizard named Magnus broke Genevieve's seal in an attempt to manipulate her power for his personal deeds, but things didn't go as planned. She refused to be controlled and returned to her island, abandoning Magnus to the mercy of a very enraged knight.

Lady Cleo
The spectral owner of Chateau Obsession in Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria, Lady Cleo sought to maintain her beauty through the dark arts and crafted a legion of monsters to guard her chateau from any and all intruders.

=Einherjar=

Aelia
"Whether by choice or by fate, the power of the Dragon Gem enables Aelia to transform into a dragon. However, she doesn't realize that such shapeshifting, a form of Necromancy, robs her of her own identity."

A spear-wielding woman clad in green armor, Aelia was captured and tortured to death by the villain Gandar as part of his attempt to learn the whereabouts of the Dragon Orb, one of the Four Great Treasures. He was mistaken, as Aelia possessed no knowledge of the Dragon Orb, but was in fact the bearer of the Dragon Gem, which gives her the power to transform into a dragon.

Her Japanese name is written エイミ("Eimi"). On the official Japanese website, it is romanized as "Aimi." "Amy" is another variant commonly used by fans.

Badrach
"A thief who works alone, having refused to enter the Thieves Guild. His power is unquestionable, but his unique ability to make enemies makes him unpopular. He has a notorious weakness for women and drink."

A lowlife that has robbed and murdered countless people, Badrach accompanied Arngrim in unknowingly transporting Jelanda to the Villnore border, escaped after the princess was turned into a monster, and was eventually killed by an assassin from the thieves' guild. Lenneth initially intended to send him to Nifelheim and damn him to the underworld, but when he shares his story of how he once saved Lucian's sister from a life of slavery, he proves to her that even the most craven of humans can show goodness in their hearts, no matter how briefly. Towards the beginning of the game,

Badrach's name is one romanization of his Japanese name, which is written バッドラック ("Baddorakku"). It is most likely a pun on the words "bad luck," as one of his traits is "Unlucky." Also, his name is romanized as "Badluck" on the official Japanese website.

Belenus
"A nobleman holding a high office in Gerabellum, and one of the first recruitable Einherjar. With his powers of leadership, Belenus has earned the loyalty of knights and commoners alike. He stands for fairness and justice in a corrupted and decadent kingdom."

A respected nobleman from the city of Gerabellum, Belenus treats his servants with the utmost care and compassion, including Asaka, a young Yamato woman whom he rescued by buying her from a slave auction. In return for all of his kindness, she remains faithful to him until she is attacked and killed by a vampire summoned by Lady Beliza, who made a pact with Belenus' jealous wife to kill Asaka, as revealed in the manga and original script. Belenus, in his grief, agrees to perform the ritual of soul transfer, exchanging his life so that Asaka may continue living.

Belenus's name in Japanese is written ベリナス ("Berinasu"). It is sometimes romanized as "Belinus" or "Belinas."

Gandar
"A sorcerer in the employ of the Villnore Army. Crafty and ambitious, Gandar's path to power is lined with corpses. He's a classic villain in every sense, and his power is unrivaled. He prides himself in never having lost a battle."

An elderly but virile sorcerer employed by the Villnore army, Gandar is a thoroughly evil man ruled by his ambition. In his search for the Dragon Orb, he ultimately breaks into the Palace of the Dragon in order to steal it, only to discover that someone else has already taken it. There, Lenneth encounters and killed Gandar, recruiting him as an einherjar on strict orders from Freya. However, due to his evil nature, he cannot be sent to Valhalla.

Gandar's Japanese name is ガノッサ ("Ganossa"). On the official Japanese website, it is romanized as "Ganosa."

Grey
"Nothing is known about this man of mystery. After being saved by Lemia according to the ritual of Soul Transfer, he tried to save her by the same law, but his prayers went unanswered and his soul was set free."

A man that is never seen in anything less than full-plate armor, Grey was brought back to life by his friend Lemia, who exchanged her life for his in the ritual of soul transfer. However, his comrades mistakenly believed that he murdered Lemia, and he was forced to go into hiding. When he attempted to reverse this and bring Lemia back to life, he died again since those resurrected by the ritual cannot use it return life to another.

In Japanese, Grey's name is written グレイ("Gurei"). It is romanized in the same way as in the English version.

Janus
"A knight of Crell Monferaigne, he was chosen to perform an assassination due to his skill. When it went public, he sacrificed himself rather than betray his country, but his compatriots regarded his sacrifice with contempt."

A loyal soldier and former knight, Janus exiled himself from Crell Monferaigne after performing a government-sanctioned assassination. However, he returned ten years later because he was worried about his father, with hope that he could be reinstated in the military and reacquire his title. Unfortunately for him, the conspirators in the assassination feared his return and had him killed to prevent any possible implication of their plot.

Janus's Japanese name is written ジェイクリーナス ("Jeikuriinasu"). Its most common romanizations are "Jake Linus," "Jake Linas," and "Jakelinus" (seen on the official Japanese website).

Jayle
"To join the knighthood, she disguised herself as a man. But what terrible secret would drive a gentlewoman to such an action? Perhaps she seeks revenge against some knight..."

Jayle, whose real name was Leticia, was a noblewoman who disguised herself as a man in order to join her country's legion of knights. Her commander eventually found out the truth, but kept the secret hidden as she was one of his best soldiers and the two of them eventually fell in love. The two of them worked together to slay the evil court sorcerer, Magnus, but during the attempt Magnus summoned the demoness Genevieve, who placed a charm spell over the men in Jayle's unit. Jayle was killed by her entranced commander.

Jayle's name in Japanese is written ジェイル ("Jeiru"). On the official Japanese website, it is romanized as "Jeyal."

Jelanda
Princess Jelanda of Artolia hatches an elaborate scheme for revenge after the arrogant mercenary Arngrim inadvertently humiliates her father. Before she can carry it out she is betrayed and kidnapped by a court minister serving as a double-agent for a rival nation. After she is placed in a crate and unknowingly escorted by Arngrim to the kingdom's border, her unconscious body is discovered. Under orders from the traitorous court minister, Artolian soldiers give her some "medicine" that turns out to be ghoul powder, a potion that turns its drinker into a monster. Lenneth appears and helps Arngrim kill the monster before claiming Jelanda's soul as an einherjar.

Jelanda's Japanese name may be one of the most difficult to figure out. It is written ジェラード　("Jeraado"), which sounds like the female name Gerard/Jerard. However, on the official Japanese website, is it romanized as "Geraldo," and has countless variations among fans.

Jun
"A young man from the land of Yamato, Jun wields two swords with a style all his own. Jun's goal is to find a miracle drug that will cure his beloved sister, Ai, of blindness. His life is devoted solely to his sister, whom he cherishes."

A Yamato swordsman who desires to cure his sister Ai's blindness, Jun enters a cavern, believing that such a cure laid within, and confronted a demonic ogre. However, the cave was actually a mirror into his soul, the darkness of which turned Jun into the ogre. Lenneth's arrived and defeated the demon, killing Jun in the process. Jun's death cures his sister's blindness, as her blindness was reflective of Jun's blindness toward his own nature.

Jun's Japanese name is written with the kanji 洵, meaning "sincere." On the official Japanese website, this is romanized as "Jung."

Kashell
"Disdaining all profit and personal gain, he travels the land in search of adventure. He wields an enormous sword to prepare for his meeting with a certain person. He shows no disdain toward those who fight for their ideals."

A brash swordsman that fights for his beliefs, Kashell was a good friend of Arngrim, Aelia, Grey, Lawfer, and Celia. While traveling Celia, the two encountered a village where the residents had been turned to stone after a forbidden seal had been breached by a curious child. When he and Celia confronted the demon that attacked the vaillage, he died protecting a potion that would return the stone people to flesh.

Kashell's name in Japanese is written カシェル ("Kasheru"). Although it is romanized as "Kashell" on the official website, it has also been seen romanized as "Kashel."

Lawfer
"A young soldier from Artolia following in the footsteps of his knightly father. From a noble lineage, Lawfer had to combat the expectations of others and struggle to compete with the more skilled Arngrim."

An Artolian knight, proud that his father had given him a name with the word "law", Lawfer was a just and noble individual and became curious about what caused Arngrim to ultimately kill so many Artolian soldiers and a major court official before committing suicide and leaving his brother Roland in prison. In an attempt to find the answers he seeked, Lawfer chose to take on a mission that would result in an almost certain death and was recruited by Lenneth not long after. The actual cause of his death was not explicitly described in the game, though the Valkyrie Profile Manga says that Lawfer was slain by Arngrim when Lawfer was transformed into a vampire.

Lawfer's name is written ロウファ　("Roufa") in Japanese. On the official website, it is romanized "Lawfa."

Llewelyn
"A gentle young man from Crell Monferaigne pressed into military service by his fanatical and self-righteous country. It's tragic that such a peaceful soul should be sent to his death on the field of battle."

A young boy drafted into Crell Monferaigne's military Llewelyn died an anonymous death on the battlefield, leaving a grieving fiancee behind. Llewelyn was allowed to visit her one last time in Midgard to comfort her and soothe her pain. On later visits it seems that she was pregnant by him.

Llewelyn's Japanese name is ラウリィ ("Raurii"). Although it is romanized "Lawry" on the official website, it is more commonly written "Lowry" or "Lourry" among fans.

Lorenta
The headmistress of the Flenceberg Sorcery Academy. Lorenta was intelligent and well-respected, although some, such as Mystina, secretly hated her for her strict personality. Lorenta was responsible for expelling Lezard from the academy and ultimately she and her husband were killed by him in Lezard's attempt to lure Lenneth to his tower.

Lorenta's name is written ロレンタ("Rorenta") in Japanese. Although the Japanese writing is essentially the same for both "Lorenta" and "Rolenta," the latter is used on the official website.

Lucian
Lucian grew up in Coriander Village with his childhood friend Platina. However, when they were in their early teens, the village's adults, having fallen on hard times, began selling their daughters to slave traders. Lucian encouraged Platina to escape, and the two of them ran away together. The path they took led to the Weeping Lily Meadow, a field of flowers known for their highly toxic poison, and Platina died. Lucian went on to live in the slums of Gerabellum and ended up having to steal so that he and his friends could survive and was eventually killed when the government performed a clean-up operation. Upon meeting Lenneth, he noticed the resemblance between Lenneth and Platina and sensed that the two might be one and the same. After being sent to Asgard, Lucian continued to brood over Lenneth, and was tricked by Loki into using the Water Mirror to contact Lenneth while the god of mischief stole the Dragon Orb from Odin's personal treasures. Loki then killed Lucian, and used him as a scapegoat for the theft of the Dragon Orb. Lucian's death awakens Lenneth's own emotions and compassion towards humanity and he is reborn at the end of the game.

Lucian's Japanese name is written ルシオ ("Rushio") and is romanized as "Lucio" on the official website.

Lyseria
A powerful sorceress who may be a descendent of the goddess Mimir from the Vanir tribe, Lyseria despised her powers and voluntarily sealed herself away in the Arkdain Ruins with the hope that she would never be forced to use them. Under direct orders from Odin, Lenneth releases her and makes her an einherjar.

Lyseria's name is written リセリア　("Riseria") in Japanese and is romanized "Liseria."

Mystina
A researcher and graduate of the Flenceberg Sorcery Academy, Mystina was one of the academy's top students as well as Lorenta's favorite student and Lezard's rival. She steals a homunculus from Lezard's tower to use for her own research, but is killed by him when he returns to retrieve it; Lezard freezes her body when Mystina is spirit walking. Although beautiful, she is narcissistic and thinks very little of others, characteristics that keep her from being sent to Valhalla. Loyal to Lenneth, she helps Arngrim and Lezard revive the Valkyrie after the gods attempt to do away with her.

Mystina's Japanese name is Meltina, written メルティーナ ("Merutiina"). She is called "Mel (メル/Meru)" by Lezard.

Nanami
The adopted daughter of a Shinto priest in Yamato, Nanami was chosen to inherit the family shrine after her adoptive family's daughter, Minayo tragically died. A strong believer in fate, she is emotionally level-headed and calm, and was unable to see the danger the shrine's rite of passage posed to her due to the fact that she wasn't a true member of the family bloodline. During the trial, she encountered the angered spirit of Minayo. Lenneth appears and drives the spirit off, but Nanami gives up her body to allow Minayo's spirit to take it and live on.

Nanami's Japanese name is written 那々美. The first and last characters were likely taken from Minayo's name which was written 美那代. 美 means "beautiful" and is often used in girls' names, usually on the end. 那 means "what" or "which" but, in the case of names, is used phonetically. 代 means "generation" and is probably also used phonetically in this case. The middle character in Nanami's name, 々, is a kanji repetition symbol.

Shiho
A blind song maiden from Yamato, Shiho's singing voice had the power to give strength to her lord's soldiers, but in the midst of battle, she stopped, worried by what her singing caused. The tide of battle quickly turned, and Shiho's allies were defeated. Afterwards, Suo, who fought for the opposing side, found her and brought her back to his camp where she was deemed dangerous by his superiors and executed.

In Japanese, Shiho's name is written 詩帆, using characters for "poem" and "sail." The first character may be an allusion to her singing, but the two are most likely used phonetically.

Suo
A samurai from Yamato, he lived by the sword until meeting Shiho, who made him question the nobility of his efforts. Stopping to think, he left his guard open and was killed by a peasant. He continued to ask himself what it was that truly mattered even as Lenneth appeared to recruit him. If sent up to Valhalla in the same chapter, a scene between Suo and Shiho together will play.

Suo's Japanese name is written 蘇芳. It can also be romanized as "Suou" or "Suoh." The characters mean "revival" and "frangrance," respectively, a small tree in family Fabaceae, and having the colour "suo", blackish-red, thus representing bloodiness. The character 芳 is often read "hou," but it seems to be read "ou" in this case.

Yumei
A mermaid that lived off the coast of Yamato, Yumei was born to a mermaid mother and a human father. After her mother died, she attempted to locate her father by hitching a ride on a small fishing boat operated by a father and son, and struck up a friendship with the boy. She spoke of her desire to find a cerulean lapis, a rare gem said to grant wishes, but ultimately fled in despair when she learned that her father had died years before. She shared her history with the boy, about how she was looked upon with disdain by the merfolk for being half-human, and that with the death of her father, she had lost all hope and motivation. As she cried, a cerulean lapis formed from her tears and after she swam off, the boy picked the lapis up, and used it to wish for her to be reunited with her parents. The wish, however, had the effect of killing Yumei.

Yumei's Japanese name is written 夢瑠, the characters meaning "dream" and "Lapis lazuli." On the official website, her name is romanized "Yumel." Although the characters used for her name are read "Yumeru," "Yumel" could very well be the preferred spelling because 1) her name may come from the mermaid language, and 2) "Yumeru" is not a standard Japanese name.

Aaron
After the death of Roland in Gorhia, Aaron assumed command of his forces in Arkdain. As the civil war continued unabated, Aaron, bound by his sense of duty, would stay by the king's side. As he saw to the defence of the capital, he encountered Fraudir. Aaron refused to submit his forces to the rebels even though the war was lost, prompting a duel betweent the two commanders. Aaron would emerge victorious, but was gravely wounded by the ordeal. He refused treatment for his wounds, wishing to honor Fraudir's loyalty, and died a few days later as a result.

Adonis
Adonis was a mercenary commander during the War of Camille Hill. He was not known for his loyalty or devotion to any one cause; at one time he led an army to destroy the men he had led to victory only two days before. He would go on to become one of the four Radiance Generals of Rosetta. Shortly after this promotion, he was sent to Lassen at the onset of the One Year War and was killed by the former princess of Dipan, Celes. Celes in turn would be captured and evenually join Rosetta, taking Adonis's title of Black Radiance General.

Aegis
Aegis was an admiral from ancient times, serving Dipan soon after its founding. He was renowned for his tactics, but his fatal flaw was his inability to swim. During battle he was knocked overboard and drowned within minutes, ending his career prematurely. Despite this, Aegis claims he never goes into battle unless he already knows he can win, although after his rebirth, he bemusedly informs Alicia that he would really like to learn how to swim.

Alm
Prince of Paltierre, Alm served under his elder brother during the One Year War. A skilled magician, Alm fought with his sister-in-law Phyress against Rosetta. He also opposed the efforts of Khanon, noting upon meeting him in the service of Silmeria that he was still a small petty man who was all alone and hated by everyone who knew him. During the Mists of Nifelheim, Alm was killed by the underworld's dragon king.

Arcana
Arcana and Rasheeka were natives of Kalstad who held off the invading forces of Crell Monfereigne for many years, despite being massively outnumbered. They would hold off this invading force four times, earning the respect of both their own people and of the invading forces. Although they would eventually fall in battle, even enemy soldiers honored their memory by calling a momentary truce when the two were killed.

Atrasia
Atrasia was guardian of an ancient confederacy of tribal groups but broke tribe law when she bore a child, which the guardians could not do. Without a guardian the tribe was attacked by the undead and all were slaughtered except Atrasia and her infant child. She later died of exhaustion and from her wounds.

Celes
Celes, Princess of Dipan, began a life of warfare early, participating in the War of Camille Hill when she was still very young. She apparently came out ahead by war's end and married the lord of Lassen. Forces around her would conspire to restart the war, however, as both the forces of Rosetta, Arkdain, and Gorhia began to agitate for war, engaging in skirmishes for a number of years. Rosetta would eventually dispatch Ehrde and Adonis to Lassen to take the city. Celes killed Adonis, but was captured immediately afterwards by Ehrde and taken to Rosetta. While prisoner she learned that Rosetta was seeking to cut off the link the Aesir had to Midgard, a cause she soon concluded was in the right. She defected to Rosetta and became the Black Radiance General, a title formerly held by Adonis. She was put in charge of the defense of Rosetta territory as the war began to turn against them. Phyress, Queen of Dipan and Celes' sister, led the attack against Rosetta's capital. Celes met her sister on the field of battle and was fatally wounded by one of Phyress' arrows, dying shortly after.

Chrystie
Chrystie was daughter of Phyress and Cyphel, born two years after the One Year War. During the war, Phyress rescued a young boy named Seluvia from Rand, a decimated village near Artolia. She adopted him as a son and he grew up alongside Chrystie. At the age of 20, he fled, fearing civil war over the succession. Five years later, now age 15, Chrystie ran away from Paltierre to find him, eventually meeting him during Queen Hel's invasion of Midgard during the Mists of Nifelheim. Reunited, they were joined by a man named Dyn, the son of Phyress' general Sylphide. Together they sealed the portal that allowed the forces of Nifelheim into Midgard, but Dyn was trapped on the other side in the process. The world safe for the moment, Seluvia and Chrystie wandered the world together and disappeared from history.

Circe
The wife of Kraad, Circe was a renowned armor- and weapon-smith. With her husband, she helped found the city and empire or Villnore. Within a few years, however, rebellion broke out, led by Tyrith, the daughter of a trader, and Circe was killed in the opening days of the rebellion.

Although her weapons and armor are top-quality, they do not impress her husband who gives them away rather freely, prompting her late in Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria to simply give some of her work to Alicia, since it would likely end up with her anyway.

Crescent
Crescent was the daughter of a noble family of Gerabellum. While traveling at a young age, her family was murdered by bandits attempting to rob them. She was saved by Ehlen and began to train under him. She followed Ehlen through the War of Camille Hill, learning during this time that her family's route had been given to their attackers by her stepmother. Returning to Gerabellum she murdered her stepmother, then returned to Ehlen's service. As hostilities began to mount again, both Ehlen and Crescent were recruited by Xehnon. Crescent became the White Radiance General of Rosetta, aiding in the conquest of Lassen. She was lured away from the city to Artolia, however, by Farant. While she did kill him, this allowed for Phyress and her allies to retake Lassen. She attempted to return to Lassen, but was ambushed by undead forces along the way and killed.

Dylan
A warrior of Dipan who served the royal family some two hundred years before Alicia's birth, Dylan's spirit was so strong that he was able to manifest and hold his bodily form indefinitely, something no other einherjar in Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria could do (it appears both Mystina and Arngrim are also capable of this in Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth). Dylan believes that in all his past lives he has served Dipan, and thus will serve Dipan even in death, so his loyalty is to Alicia and not directly to Silmeria. He is very protective of Alicia and does not trust either Arngrim or Leone. After the battle in Dipan, it is revealed that Dylan is actually Brahms, Lord of the Undead, who hid in the einherjar's body after being injured by Odin, and therefore he is the only einherjar in the game who cannot be freed.

Dyn
Son of the generals of Dipan, Sylphide and Guilm, Dyn became a wanderer when he failed to protect his mother from the forces of Queen Hel. Shortly thereafter Hel began a full-scale assault on Midgard in an event known as "The Mists of Nifelheim." Demonic forces escaped from Nifelheim through a portal at an unspecified location. As Dyn searched for this entryway, he encountered Seluvia and Chrystie. The three journied together, battling the undead and demonic forces of Hel, and eventually discovered the portal. The three managed to close the portal, but Dyn was trapped in Nifelheim where he was slowly tortured to death by Queen Hel.

Ehlen
Initially a member of the Gerabellum Liberation Front during the War of Camille Hill, Ehlen would eventually go on to become the Red Radiance General of Rosetta. During the War of Camille Hill, he rescued the daughter of a noble of Gerabellum, Crescent, and raised her as a fighter. Crescent would serve with him for the remainder of her life, becoming the White Radiance General. After the defeat of the Gerabellum Liberation Front in the One Year War, Ehlen would be recruited by Xehnon in his plan to rebel against the gods. In the initial stages of the One Year War that followed, Ehlen was dispatched to take Paltierre. Initially meeting with success, his forces would eventually be driven back. He fled to Artolia, encountering the undead along the way and meeting an untimely end at their hands.

Ehrde
Recruited by Xehnon, Ehrde served as the Blue Radiance General of Rosetta during the One Year War. Ehrde and Adonis were given the task of seizing Lassen. They succeeded, although Adonis was killed by Celes, who was then captured by Ehrde and sent back to Rosetta. While in control of Lassen, Ehrde decided to deal with Khanon and assassinated him as he was crowned Pope. It was also during this time that Farant began to cause significant trouble in Lassen, prompting Ehrde to seek reinforcements from White Radiance General Crescent. While Crescent chased Farant to Artolia, Ehrde was attacked in Lassen by Phyress and was killed when Lassen was liberated.

Falx
Falx grew up in the outskirts of Gerabellum, and blamed the deaths of his parents on the undead. He became a talented swordsman and undead hunter and sought to avenge his parents by defeating Brahms, Lord of the Undead. However, Falx proved to be no match for Brahms and was killed not long after his skills gained the undead lord's attention.

Farant
When Lassen was occupied by Rosetta during the One Year War, a mage named Farant was responsible for organizing resistance to the new order. He was able to inflict heavy enough losses upon the occupying forces that Blue Radiance General Ehrde was forced to call upon White Radiance General Crescent for aid. Organizing his efforts with Phyress, Farant moved his forces to Artolia to lure Crescent's reinforcements there while Phyress assaulted the capital itself. Farant would be killed in the decoy operation, but it bought enough time for Lassen to be liberated. Unexpectedly, Crescent was also killed by undead forces while trying to return to Lassen.

Fraudir
After the death of Richelle, Fraudir assumed command of her forces in Arkdain. Fraudir would ultimately remain loyal to the king's brother, Count Leon, in the civil war instigated by Khanon. She would serve nobly to the end, dying in the palace at the hands of Aaron. Aaron was wounded in their duel, refusing treatment to honor Fraudir's loyalty and dying as a result a few days later.

Gerald
Gerald led one hundred men to slay a dragon that had been terrorizing the southeastern region of the continent. He slew the dragon, but the noxious blood of the creature polluted the entire area, creating the Nethov Swamp, and resulted in the deaths of Gerald and many of his men.

Guilm
Guilm was Celes' righthand man during the War of Camille Hill, serving the princess of Dipan throughout the conflict. After the war, however, he remained in Dipan when Celes married the king of Lassen and was placed under the command of Phyress. Serving alongside the queen, he would face the forces of Celes in battle during the One Year War. He also became very close to Sylphide, fighting alongside her throughout the war and becoming the father of her son Dyn. During the conquest of Rosetta, Sylphide was killed, prompting Guilm to perform a soul transfer to save her life at the cost of his own.

Jessica
The daughter of a bankrupt merchant and mother of Gerald, she inadvertently released the very dragon that would kill her son and result in the creation of the Nethov Swamp.

Khanon
Initially an advisor to the king of Arkdain, Khanon manipulated the king and several nobles into civil war. In the chaos, he asserted control of the region of Gorhia and helped to instigate the One Year War though, unlike Xehnon, his goal was not to end the gods' interference in mortal affairs, but simply to gain more power. He attempted to gain control of the religious forces of the continent by assuming the title of Pope, but moments after his coronation he was assassinated by Ehrde, the Blue Radiance General of Rosetta. Even in death, Khanon is loathed by the einherjar he knew in life, a sentiment he returns as well. He likewise has a low opinion of both Alicia and Silmeria, taunting them once he is returned to life.

Kraad
A famous warrior and the husband of Circe, Kraad aided in the founding of Villnore. Although he would not become the ruler of Villnore, he was granted the personal armor of the king when his own was destroyed. Within a few years Tyrith would lead a rebellion against Villnore. Both Kraad and Circe would fight in the war, Circe dying early in the conflict. Kraad would live through Tyrith's death, but he would not see the end of the rebellion and would die within a few years.

Lwyn
Lwyn was an explorer from Kalstad. While wandering in the Sahma Desert, she discovered some lost ruins and died while exploring them.

Lydia
The daughter of Lylia and Woltar, Lydia was shunned by the royal family of Crell Monfereigne because of her illegitimate birth. To compensate, she practiced archery and became the greatest bowyer in the kingdom. Her stepbrother Cain was extremely jealous of her abilities and had her murdered. Later Lydia reveals this was at the behest of conspiring political forces in the kingdom, as the royal family had already decided Cain was unsuited for the kingship and was granting future rule to Lydia, despite her illegitimate birth. In response, the royal family had Cain murdered. Although she lived an extremely short life, her prowess with the bow would be remembered for many generations. She was also widely loved by the people, which in turn was part of the reason for the rejection of Cain as the next king of Crell Monfereigne.

Lylia
Lylia was a citizen of Crell Monfereigne who caught the eye of the kingdom's elderly king. He sought her hand in marriage, prompting Lylia to flee the country with her lover Woltar. The two were tracked down and Woltar was murdered, but not before the two had a daughter named Lydia. Both Lylia and Lydia were brought back to Crell Monfereigne, where the mother committed suicide in sorrow over Woltar's death.

Masato
Masato was a Yamato magician of Hai-Lan. Fed up with the corruption of the ruling class, he joined a rebellion against the government. The rebellion was quashed and he was exiled to the continent where he spent his days wandering the land warding off the undead. While fighting one such creature, Masato accidentally hit himself with his own curse and died from the effects shortly after.

Millidia
Millidia was Sophalla's sister, although she did not know about her sister's occupation as an assassin. They both lived hand-to-mouth, but when Sophalla became queen by marrying the king, she was brought into a life of luxury. After many years, however, things seemed to be amiss as Sophalla ordered the deaths of apparent innocent street urchins. Millidia was approached by the Thieves' Guild and asked to replace her sister, since she was clearly out of control. Millidia agreed and Sophalla "vanished" and was sold into slavery. Years later she would learn the truth about her sister, and in turn would ask for a meeting with the Thieves' Guild leadership. During the meeting, she burnt their hall to the ground, killing herself along with them.

Mithra
The oldest known human character in either game and the first einherjar materialized by Silmeria, Mithra was the court magician of an ancient kingdom. The King imprisoned him for treason after he created various fortresses around the kingdom. He remained silent through his captivity and was brutally tortured for a year until his death.

Phyress
Phyress was Queen of Dipan and sister of Celes. She is credited with creating the alliance of nations that defeated Rosetta, organizing the liberation Lassen and the conquest of Rosetta itself. At the Battle of Rosetta, Phyress encountered her sister on the battlefield. Celes sliced off one of Phyress' arms, but Phyress let an arrow fly that mortally wounded Celes. With Celes defeated, Phyress herself confronted Xehnon. Realizing that he was being influenced by a magical tome, she destroyed the book and set him free from its grasp, effectively ending the war. With the war over, Phyress would marry Cyphel, king of Paltierre, and have a daughter named Chrystie. Phyress would go on to live through the Mists of Nifelheim, although she would not play a significant role in the conflict. After her death, Paltierre collapsed as a nation, although Dipan would live on for a time. Phyress died at the age of 58, but requested to be materialized as 17, her age during the One Year War. Alicia is a descendant of Phyress' unnamed brother, though the exact order of the lineage confuses even her as she tells Alicia, "You'll be fine. After all, you're my brother's child's...I can't remember."

Psoron
Psoron was a legendary magician who is credited with inventing many magical spells, including Fire Storm and Guard Reinforce.

Rasheeka
Rasheeka and Arcana were natives of Kalstad who held off the invading forces of Crell Monfereigne for many years, despite being massively outnumbered. They would hold off this invading force four times, earning the respect of both their own people and the invading forces. Although they would eventually fall in battle, even the enemy soldiers honored their memory by calling a momentary truce when the two were killed.

Richelle
Richelle was a general in the service of Arkdain during the War of Camille Hill. Meeting with victory on the frontlines, she and Roland were recalled to the capital as the war neared its end. In route both parties were ambushed near Gorhia and everyone was killed. Khanon was believed responsible, although there was no proof of this.

Roland
Roland (not be confused with Arngrim's brother inValkyrie Profile: Lenneth) was a commander of the Arkdain forces during the War of Camille Hill. Successful in defending their territory from a number of invading forces, he and Richelle were recalled back to the capital. As the two traveled through Gorhia they were ambushed and killed. Although there was no proof this attack was committed by Khanon, general consensus was that he was responsible for both their deaths.

Seluvia
Seluvia was the sole survivor of the massacred city of Rand, near Artolia, during the One Year War. He was found by Phyress, Princess of Dipan and future Queen of Paltierre, and adopted by the royal family. He lived comfortably, raised alongside the queen's daughter Chrystie, but decided to flee the country lest his true heritage lead to civil war over the kingship. He wandered the land working as a bard, but five years later he ran into Chrystie, who had chased after him when he fled. At this time Queen Hel of Nifelheim launched an invasion of Midgard via a portal to the underworld (the Mists of Nifelheim). Seluvia and Chrystie searched for this portal together, encountering Dyn on their journey. The three of them found the portal and sealed it, although Dyn was trapped on the other side. Seluvia and Chrystie decided to continue their wanderings, living off Seluvia's singing ability. To honor Dyn's sacrifice, Seluvia composed a ballad of his exploits.

Sha-Kon
Sha-Kon was a necromancer from an island north of Hai-Lan. Growing up alone, Sha-Kon sought to create companionship for herself via artificial lifeforms. She created several golems, but they were mindless creatures. She began to research the arcane for a method of soul transference, eventually discovering a method and attempting it on one of her golems. She was able to infuse the golem with a soul, but the creature did not truly utilize the soul for consciousness, but instead relied on it solely as a power source and was no more lifelike than her previous attempts. She was shortly after apprehended by the Hai-Lan authorities and executed for her magical practices. Despite her tinkering with magical entities, she is an archer, not a mage. It is hinted, although never confirmed in-game, that Sha-Kon is front the same area as and may be the mysterious owner of the Clockwork Mansion who was executed some time before Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth.

Sophalla
Sophalla was an expert assassin employed by the Thieves' Guild, using the money she earned to care for both her sister Millidia and other members of the under-privileged. She fell in love with and married the king of Gerabellum, but was forced to pay the Thieves' Guild to keep her former identity secret. Knowing many of the members, however, she began a program of assassaination to rid herself of this obligation. The Thieves' Guild responded by murdering her husband, then convinced her sister, Millidia, to take over as Queen while they sold Sophalla into slavery, where her throat was crushed.

Sylphide
Sylphide was a general of Dipan who served under Phyress during the One Year War. It was during this conflict that she became involved with Guilm, a general serving Phyress who had previously operated under her sister Celes. The two became involved with each other, fighting together throughout the war and having a child together named Dyn. Towards the war's end, Sylphide was killed, prompting Guilm to perform a soul transfer to save her life at the cost of his own. Sylphide would live on for a few more years, but was killed in the opening days of Queen Hel's invasion of Midgard, the Mists of Nifelheim.

Tyrith
Though she claimed to be a descendant of Celes, the former Black Radiance General of Rosetta, Tyrith was actually the daughter of a Villnore trader. She would go on to lead a revolt against Villnore, a revolt that claimed the lives of both Circe and Kraad. She led her forces to several victories, but was killed when Audoulla Temple of the Lake was sunk by Villnore forces with many of her army trapped inside.

Woltar
Woltar was the lover of Lylia. When Lylia caught the eye of the aging king of Crell Monfereigne, the two fled the country together. They gave birth to a daughter, Lydia, but were soon captured. Woltar was killed, while the two women were brought back to Crell Monfereigne. Shortly after being returned home, Lylia committed suicide in grief over Woltar's death. Lydia would also die soon after, killed by her jealous stepbrother.

Xehnon
Xehnon was a scholar and court magician of Rosetta who came into a possession of an ancient tome. This tome began corrupting him, leading him to push for war shortly after the end of the War of Camille Hill. His actions would eventually lead Rosetta into the One Year War, which, although involving all the nations in Midgard, was in truth directed at cutting the Aesir off from Midgard. He recruited the four Radiance Generals (Adonis, Crescent, Ehlen, and Ehrde) and told them of his true motives. After Adonis' death, Xehnon convinced the captive Celes of the nobility of his cause and brought her into the fold. Sadly, within the year, Rosetta forces were routed and Xehnon was defeated when his tome was destroyed by Phyress. He spent the remainder of his life as a wanderer, trying to atone for the suffering he caused in his failed revolt against the gods.

Zunde
Zunde was a famous hunter of the undead, stalking his prey across the continent. However, his line of work ultimately led to his death.