- This article is about the Fate/Apocrypha Servant. For the alternate version of the Fate/Extra Servant, see Vlad III.
Lancer of "Black" ("黒"のランサー, "Kuro" no Ransā?) is the Lancer-class Servant of Darnic Prestone Yggdmillennia of the Black Faction in the Great Holy Grail War of Fate/Apocrypha.
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Identity
Lancer's identity is Vlad III, the Lord Impaler (串刺し公 ヴラド三世, Kushizashi Kō Vurado Sansei?) (1431-1476), the greatest hero of Transylvania, whose feats in war caused him to be known fearsomely as the "Impaling Prince" to the Turks. Due to the legends associated with him, another name has been spread across the world, The Little Dragon, better known as the vampire Count Dracula. While the nation was small, he was a hero who ascended to the throne and managed to turn back the numerous invasions of the Ottoman Empire that had trampled over every other country. Though the model for Dracula, he was not a vampire, but a man of devotion and great hero.
Vlad's homeland, the Principality of Wallachia, was a small country stuck between the large nations of Turkey and Hungary. He led a tragic life, during which he murdered his father, buried his older brother alive, and went to war against his younger brother. He was motivated by a love of his nation and a duty to maintain its sovereignty and power, so he purged all who would oppose its interests. Though he had a very clear sense of justice, he was brutal in his methods, having executed about one fifth of the population of his country through his life.
His war against Turkey was a desperate battle including guerrilla warfare and scorched earth tactics, and several times, he left mountains of Turkish enemy soldiers he impaled. He was captured by King Matthias of Hungary in 1462 on grounds that he was a collaborator to the Turks, and was confined for twelve years in prison. His feats accomplised in defense of his country during the time were defiled, and all that was left was a legend passed down of a humiliating, blood-starved fiend. He turned his back on the on the Orthodox Church in 1476 and converted his country to Catholicism; the same year, he died in a battle against the Turkish army and his younger brother Radu. He was 45.[1]
Appearance
Lancer is dressed in a royal fashion, appearing as black as a shadow in the night, contrasted with his pale face and long, silk-like white hair. He gives off an overwhelming presence, causing ceaseless trembling wherever he happens to look. This does not stem from fear due to a violent nature, but rather that those exposed to his icy gaze recognize themselves as hopelessly weak and powerless existences before him.
Personality
Though there is an aura of danger about him, he in fact possesses a modest and considerate personality. His opinions and unrestrained manner of expression lend easily to the impression that he is a sociopath who has disengaged himself from the standard mores of society. His somewhat obstinate nature worries Darnic, but he believes they will work fine together due to having the same goal. He is the only one of the Servants who truly possesses a fervent desire to obtain his wish. He is angered by the legend of "Count Dracula" that has stained his name, so he wishes to restore his name's honor.[1] Although he will not deny the path he walked in life, even those to which he has resigned himself like the war against the Turks and his imprisonment, he cannot forgive his name being smeared with blood, telling of a humiliating legend of a blood-starved fiend, in matters that did not involve him in any way. He tries to ignore the reputation of the vampire modeled after him in a mature manner, but somehow, representations of him that he comes across will end up being destroyed.
Despite being a Servant, he is the effective leader of the Black Faction. He sits atop a throne as Lord of the castle, with Darnic serving at his side. He does note that although Darnic refers to him as Lord, that he will call him Master in turn and state that he is only a Servant. He chides Darnic for excessive flattery, stating that he lacked much as a leader. He did not have the people behind him, great captains to properly lead his soldiers, meaning he could accomplish little else on the battlefield besides what he gave his all to accomplish. He does not state it as an admission of incompetence, but that he did not have enough people and time. He is greatly pleased at having finally obtained his captains, the six irreplaceable Heroic Spirits following under him, especially noting Siegfried as the most magnificent warrior and Caster of Black's golems as an incomparable force of war. He wishes they had been by his side during life, allowing for the circumstance of his imprisonment to be avoided.
Development
He was designed by Gen Urobuchi and illustrated by Hirotaka Maeda for the original cancelled online game project.[1]
Role
Fate/Apocrypha
Lancer is summoned by Darnic Prestone Yggdmillennia two months before the Great Holy Grail War, allowing him to properly establish his territory. After having announced that Yggdmillennia possesses the Greater Grail, they get resistance from the Mage's Association in the form of fifty hunters dispatched to subdue them. Displaying the overwhelming power of a Heroic Spirit, Lancer easily annihilates all but one of them in thirty seconds. The one remaining manages to activate the reserve system, allowing for the Red Faction to be formed.
He presides over the multiple summoning of Saber of Black, Rider of Black, Berserker of Black, and Archer of Black along with Darnic. Commanding for the Heroic Spirits who will serve under him to be brought forth, Darnic calls for the summoning to commence. Gordes Musik Yggdmillennia becomes angry upon the others expecting him to reveal Saber's true name when it could prove as a critical weakness, so Lancer, knowing his identity as Siegfried, grants him permission to keep it secret. After he and Darnic are left alone, Lancer speaks of the state of affairs, but chides Darnic when acting too flattering.
Greatly pleased with having capable captains under him in the form of Servants unlike during his life, he feels Saber particularly is the most magnificent warrior possible. Praising the rest in turn, he feels that he would not have been imprisoned had they been by his side. With his wish of clearing his now bloodstained name, Darnic promises him that the Grail will grant his wish. They discuss the still absent Assassin of Black, believing that she will soon be with them, not knowing the unforeseen circumstances of her summoning. He later presides over the viewing of the scried images of Kairi Sisigou and Saber of Red fighting Caster of Black's golems, asking Saber and Archer of the opinions of the opponent. Pleased that the believe the Saber to be no outstanding threat, he murmurs that the true start of the battles is approaching.
Abilities
Lancer is the trump card of the Black Faction. Though the country may be small, his deeds have made him a great hero, and within Romania, the stage of the Holy Grail War, he possibly has the greatest fame of all and highest possible for a Servant. Known for both being a great hero who fought against the invasion of the Ottoman Turks tooth and nail using guerrilla tactics and being the model for Count Dracula, his heroic aspects are more emphasized in Romania. Even without direct knowledge of him being summoned, it can be said he is practically guaranteed to be on one side or the other, as he can be considered a match for Heracles in Greece or King Arthur in Britain. When considering classes, Saber and Archer are discounted due to him having no known legends of using swords or bows, Assassin and Berserker are considered out of the question, and the possibility of Caster is considered almost zero. Rider and Lancer both seem viable, but the attributes of Rider seem too low for someone who will receive such a fame boost. Vlad being summoned as an "absurdly overpowered Lancer" is the most likely candidate.
He has the Noble Phantasms Kazıklı Bei and Legend of Dracula.[1] Through his Demonic Defender of the State skill, he is able to mark a region as his personal dominion by securing the surrounding leylines prior to an engagement. He is able to transform Trifas and the surrounding areas into the land he rules over as Lord over a period of two months, and as long as he is within his territory, he receives boosts in the ranks of all his parameters. It is also necessary for the usage of Kazıklı Bei for him to be within the area.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7
[] Fate/complete material IV: Extra material - Fate/Apocrypha - Vlad III, p.304-305 Vlad III, the Lord Impaler
He is the lord impaler of the Principality of Wallachia. Motivated by a love of his nation and a duty to maintain its sovereignty and power, he purged all who would oppose its interests. Though there is an aura of danger about him, he in fact possesses a modest and considerate personality; but his opinions and unrestrained manner of expression lend easily to the impression that he is a sociopath who has disengaged himself from the standard mores of society. He tries to ignore the reputation of the vampire modeled after him in a mature manner -- but somehow, representations of him that he comes across will end up being destroyed.
- Class: Lancer
- Source: Historical fact
- Region: Europe
- Alignment: Lawful Neutral
- Sex: Male
- Height: 190cm
- Weight: 80kg
- Armament: Spear
Illustrations: Hirotaka Maeda (Rejet.co)
Creator: Gen Urobuchi (Nitroplus)
Legend
This is the real man (1431-1476) who was the model for the legend of Dracula. He had a very clear sense of justice but was also brutal, as he executed about one fifth of the population of his country through his life. His homeland, Wallachia, was a small country stuck between the large nations of Turkey and Hungary. He led a tragic life, during which he murdered his father, buried his older brother alive, and went to war against his younger brother. His war against Turkey was a desperate battle including guerrilla warfare and scorched earth tactics, and several times, he left mountains of Turkish enemy soldiers he impaled. He was captured in Hungary due to political circumstances, and spent 12 years in prison. Then, in 1476, he turned his back on Orthodox Church and converted his country to Catholicism; the same year, he died in battle against the Turkish army and his younger brother Radu. He was 45.
Status
- STR: C
- CON: C
- AGI: B
- MGI: A
- LCK: D
- Noble Phantasm: B
Skills
- Demonic Defender of the State
Capacity of the Servant to mark a region as his personal dominion by securing the surrounding leylines prior to an engagement, permitting reinforcement of his combat capabilities when fighting in defense. Kazikli Bey is a Noble Phantasm that may be deployed only within the marked domain.
Noble Phantasm
- Kazıklı Bei: The Lord of Execution
A noble phantasm deployable only within the Servant's marked domain. Within a range of 1 kilometer, a maximum of 20 thousand pikes can gradually manifest over time, bursting from the ground to impale opponents. Manifested pikes remain as a physical barrier that eliminates free ground, and evasion thus becomes less likely with passage of time. The sight of the pikes impose a curse-like psychological effect, destabilizing an opponent's mental condition with oppressive anxiety or fear.
- Legend of Dracula: The Succession of Blood
Due to his oral tradition, he incarnates into his Dracula image. Transformation into a vampire.
Becoming Count Dracula, Vlad III's normal skills and Noble Phantasms are sealed in exchange for: extreme amplification of the body's ability, animal and fog shapeshifting, healing ability, Mystic Eyes of Enchantment, and a vulnerability to light and holy symbols.串刺し公
ヴラド三世
ワラキア公国の串刺し公。祖国への愛と為政者としての責任感が強迫観念になっており、それを妨げる者は例え身内でも害虫として駆除する。このように危険な彼だが、その本質は気配りが細やかな人格者だ。しかし手加減を知らないという一点において、彼は人倫を逸脱しているがゆえに誤解されやすい。自身がモデルのドラキュラ伝説を書籍や映画で見かけた場合、大人な態度でスルーしようと努めるが、つい"うっかり"それを破壊してしまう。
- クラス：ランサー
- 出典；史実
- 地域：欧州
- 属性：秩序・中庸
- 性別：男
- 身長：１９０ｃｍ後半
- 体重：８０ｋｇ台
- 武装：槍
イラスト：前田浩孝（Rejet.co）
設定制作：虚淵玄（ニトロプラス）
伝説
吸血鬼ドラキュラのモデルとなった実在の人物（1431年-1476年）。潔癖な正義感と惨忍性の持ち主であり、生涯に自国民の5分の1を処刑した。彼の祖国ワラキアは、大国トルコとハンガリーに挟まれた小国。その国で彼は父を暗殺され、兄を生き埋めにされ、弟と戦うという悲運の人生を送る。トルコとの戦争では死に物狂いのゲリラ戦と焦土作戦で、トルコ兵を串刺しの山にして敵を幾度も退けた。しかし政治的事情によりハンガリーに捕えられ、12年の幽閉生活を送る。その後、1476年には正教会からカトリックに改宗してワラキア公に返り咲くも、同年弟のラドゥとトルコ軍との戦いで戦死した。享年45歳。
筋力値
- 筋力：C
- 耐久：C
- 敏捷：B
- 魔力：A
- 幸運：D
- 宝具：B
固有スキル
- アルカディア越え
敵を含む、フィールド上のあらゆる障害を飛び越えて移動できる。
「遥かなる吾が故郷アルカディア、峻険なる山嶺連なりし彼の地の岩から岩へと、飛び渡り遊びし吾なりき」
宝具
- 極刑王（カズィクル・ベイ）
大地から大量の杭を出現させ、敵を串刺しにする。 攻撃範囲は半径1km、杭の数は最大2万本に及び、次第に数を増す杭は敵の退路を塞ぎ、時間が経つごとに回避を困難にする。 また、杭の数が増すと呪的な心理効果が発生し、見る者に恐怖と精神的圧迫感を与える。
ただ『護国の鬼将』によって作成した領土内でしか使用できないという欠点がある。
- 鮮血の伝承（レジェンド・オブ・ドラキュリア）
後の口伝によるドラキュラ像を具現化させ、吸血鬼へ変貌する。ドラキュラ伯となったヴラド三世は通常のスキル・宝具を封印される代わりに、身体能力の大幅増幅、動物や霧への形態変化、治癒能力、魅了の魔眼といった特殊効果と、陽光や聖印という弱点を獲得する。
- Class: Lancer
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3
Fate/Apocrypha - Volume 1: Lancer of "Black" profile