Saint GeorgeWP, the Dragon-slaying Saint (ドラゴン殺しの聖者 ゲオルギウス, Doragon-goroshi no Seija Georugiusu?) is a Rider-class Servant originally designed for the Fate/Apocrypha game project and left unused.
Profile
Legend
Saint GeorgeWP is a saint of the Catholic Church whose main stories are in the Golden Legend, a collection of legends on saints, and in the Seven Champions of Christendom. In the Golden LegendWP (黄金伝説抄, Kogane Densetsu?), he was passing through a village that offered a sacrifice to calm a dragon, and defeated the dragon by throwing his spear. Having captured the dragon, he killed it only on the condition that the whole country the village was in adopted Christianity. In the Seven Champions of ChristendomWP (キリスト教圏の七勇士, Kirisutokyōken no Nana Yūshi?), he was kidnapped by a witch and raised by her, but he realized she was evil and sealed her in a cave, releasing 6 other saints from the same circumstances. He then went to Egypt and rescued a princess offered as a sacrifice to a dragon, killing the dragon by striking it at a spot uncovered by scales with Ascalon, a sword offered to him by the witch who had raised him.[1]
Personality
He is an upright man who tasks himself to protect the meager, indiscriminate in his kindness. It is his firm belief that anyone is capable of error, and that anyone is capable of learning from their mistakes and returning to path of virtue; those who would oppress others and permit violence to rule their hearts and actions have merely fallen prey to their own weakness. On his watch, however, none shall be permitted to injure others; and if necessary, his sword shall be drawn intervene. A lover of travel, he has recently grown interested in the cameras of the modern era.[1]
Development
Saint George was designed by Kiyomune Miwa and illustrated by Higashiguchi Chuuou for the canceled Fate/Apocrypha online game project which was not included in the final version.[1] He was collected along with the other thirteen initial Servant designs in Fate/complete material IV Extra material. The project was revived in novel format afterwards, but he was cut along with Musashibo Benkei, David, and Sakata Kintoki, and replaced by Achilles.
Abilities
Skills
Magic Resistance (対魔力, Tai-Maryoku?): A
In the Servant's era of origin -- when Magecraft still retained its ancient strength -- countless wielders of the arcane arts attempted to bring him low with their spells, but he managed to emerge unscathed. For his skill in this ability, it would not be an exaggeration to title the Servant a "Magus Killer.".[1]
Riding (騎乗, Kijō?): B
Though classed as a Rider, and noted in his heroic legend to defeated a dragon on horseback, the Servant is not exceptionally skilled in mounted maneuverability. He receives a class bonus in this ability as a Servant, but in life, his apparent expertise in riding would be rightfully attributed to the skill of his trusted steed, Bayard.[1]
Battle Continuation (戦闘続行, Sentō Zokkō?): A
Beloved by the World, the unyielding force of life within the Servant permits the continuation of combat even in the event of fatal injury. He is further driven by a conscientiousness of the faith and expectations of those he desires to protect. A divine protection from the Earth rooted in the veneration of Georgius as a Patron of Harvest.[1]
Instinct (直感, Chokkan?): C
Upon engagement, the Servant is capable of optimizing his position by identifying and exploiting favorable developments. However, the skill cannot be activated except for defensive purposes. The Servant typically uses this ability to vaguely divine the intent of an opponent so as to determine whether engagement is an appropriate course of action, or if the opponent is an "enemy that must be fought."[1]
Guardian Knight (守護騎士, Shugo Kishi?): A+
The Servant receives a temporary attribute bonus if acting in the defense of others. A protector of numerous nations and expansive regions in life, the Servant is capable of deriving effectively unlimited defensive capabilities from those who place their faith and expectations in him.[1]
Soul of a Martyr (殉教者の魂, Junkyousha no Tamashii?): B+
Nullification of mental interference through firmness of faith. In life, the Servant endured persecution and torture at the hands those who would see him denounce his faith, but never once did he falter in his ministry of Christ.[1]
Divinity (神性, Shinsei?): C
As the Servant was revered as a saint in the medieval era, the strength of his nature as a divine spirit is equivalent in rank to the deities of minor cults and the forgotten gods of yore. Incidentally, the name "Georgius" was originally related in sense to the tilling of the earth in ancient farming communities -- rooted in the reverence of the Middle Eastern God of Harvest, Ba'al.[1]
Noble Phantasms
Ascalon: The Blessed Sword By Which Force is Slain (力屠る祝福の剣, Asukaron: Chikara Hofuru Shukufuku no Ken?)
An invincible weapon that delivers its holder from those who would intend harm. Its "invincibility" comes not from capacity to defeat foes, but capacity to defend from all harm. However, by reversing its protective power, it can becomes a sword that pierces through any kind of armor.[1]
Abyssus Draconis: Thou Shalt a Serpent Become (汝は竜なり, Avisusu Dorakōnisu: Nanji wa Ryū Nari?)
An Anti-Army Noble Phantasm that transfigures a given target into a draconian being. Though said function appears to be associated with the Servant's cross-emblazoned surcoat, strictly speaking, the phenomenon is implemented through the Servant's unshakeable faith; the surcoat is merely a focus, and cannot independently activate as a Noble Phantasm.[1]
Interfectum Dracones: Dragon Slayer (竜殺し, Interufekutumu Dorākōnēsu: Ryū-goroshi?)
A gestalt Anti-Unit Noble Phantasm generated through the interaction of the Servant's nature as a slayer of dragons and the capabilities of Ascalon, dealing massive damage to beings of draconian origin. The blade form deployed in melee combat can be used as a medium to release lance-like projectiles of light, piercing targets at long range.[1]
Bayard: The Phantom War Horse (幻影戦馬, Beiyādo: Gen'ei Senba?)
A magical white horse, conferred to the Servant by a witch who fell in love with him despite initial intentions to bewitch and tempt in the chronicles of the "Seven Champions of Christendom." He who rides upon Bayard is impervious to harm, and -- for one time only -- capable of completely nullifying a lethal attack.[1]
References
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[] Fate/complete material IV: Extra material - Fate/Apocrypha - Saint George, p.316-317 Saint George
The Dragon-slaying Saint
A saint of the Catholic Church -- an upright man who tasks himself to protect the meager, indiscriminate in his kindness. It is his firm belief that anyone is capable of error, and that anyone is capable of learning from their mistakes and returning to path of virtue; those who would oppress others and permit violence to rule their hearts and actions have merely fallen prey to their own weakness. On his watch, however, none shall be permitted to injure others; and if necessary, his sword shall be drawn intervene. A lover of travel, he has recently grown interested in the cameras of the modern era.
- Class: Rider
- Source: "Golden Legend", "The Seven Champions of Christendom", "St.George legend"
- Region: All Christian bloc
- Alignment: Lawful Good
- Sex: Male
- Height: 180cm
- Weight: 95kg
- Armament: Sword, Armour
Illustrations: Higashiguchi Chuuou
Creator: Kiyomune Miwa
Legend
His main stories are in the Golden Legend, a collection of legends on saints, and in the Seven Champions of Christendom. In the Golden Legend, he was passing through a village that offered a sacrifice to calm a dragon, and defeated the dragon by throwing his spear. Having captured the dragon, he killed it only on the condition that the whole country the village was in adopted Christianity. In the Seven Champions of Christendom, he was kidnapped by a witch and raised by her, but he realized she was evil and sealed her in a cave, releasing 6 other saints from the same circumstances. He then went to Egypt and rescued a princess offered as a sacrifice to a dragon, killing the dragon by striking it at a spot uncovered by scales with Ascalon, a sword offered to him by the witch who had raised him.
Status
- STR: D
- CON: A+
- AGI: C++
- MGI: D
- LCK: A+
- Noble Phantasm: C
Skill
- Magic Resistance: A
In the Servant's era of origin -- when Magecraft still retained its ancient strength -- countless wielders of the arcane arts attempted to bring him low with their spells, but he managed to emerge unscathed. For his skill in this ability, it would not be an exaggeration to title the Servant a "Magus Killer.".
- Riding: B
Though classed as a Rider, and noted in his heroic legend to defeated a dragon on horseback, the Servant is not exceptionally skilled in mounted maneuverability. He receives a class bonus in this ability as a Servant, but in life, his apparent expertise in riding would be rightfully attributed to the skill of his trusted steed, Bayard.
- Battle Continuation: A
Beloved by the World, the unyielding force of life within the Servant permits the continuation of combat even in the event of fatal injury. He is further driven by a conscientiousness of the faith and expectations of those he desires to protect. A divine protection from the Earth rooted in the veneration of Georgius as a Patron of Harvest.
- Instinct: C
Upon engagement, the Servant is capable of optimizing his position by identifying and exploiting favorable developments. However, the skill cannot be activated except for defensive purposes. The Servant typically uses this ability to vaguely divine the intent of an opponent so as to determine whether engagement is an appropriate course of action, or if the opponent is an "enemy that must be fought."
- Guardian Knight: A+
The Servant receives a temporary attribute bonus if acting in the defense of others. A protector of numerous nations and expansive regions in life, the Servant is capable of deriving effectively unlimited defensive capabilities from those who place their faith and expectations in him.
- Soul of a Martyr: B+
Nullification of mental interference through firmness of faith. In life, the Servant endured persecution and torture at the hands those who would see him denounce his faith, but never once did he falter in his ministry of Christ.
- Divinity: C
As the Servant was revered as a saint in the medieval era, the strength of his nature as a divine spirit is equivalent in rank to the deities of minor cults and the forgotten gods of yore. Incidentally, the name "Georgius" was originally related in sense to the tilling of the earth in ancient farming communities -- rooted in the reverence of the Middle Eastern God of Harvest, Ba'al.
Noble Phantasm
- Ascalon: The Blessed Sword By Which Force is Slain
An invincible weapon that delivers its holder from those who would intend harm. Its "invincibility" comes not from capacity to defeat foes, but capacity to defend from all harm. However, by reversing its protective power, it can becomes a sword that pierces through any kind of armor.
- Abyssus Draconis: Thou Shalt a Serpent Become
An Anti-Army Noble Phantasm that transfigures a given target into a draconian being. Though said function appears to be associated with the Servant's cross-emblazoned surcoat, strictly speaking, the phenomenon is implemented through the Servant's unshakeable faith; the surcoat is merely a focus, and cannot independently activate as a Noble Phantasm.
- Interfectum Dracones: Dragon Slayer
A gestalt Anti-Unit Noble Phantasm generated through the interaction of the Servant's nature as a slayer of dragons and the capabilities of Ascalon, dealing massive damage to beings of draconian origin. The blade form deployed in melee combat can be used as a medium to release lance-like projectiles of light, piercing targets at long range.
- Bayard: The Phantom War Horse
A magical white horse, conferred to the Servant by a witch who fell in love with him despite initial intentions to bewitch and tempt in the chronicles of the "Seven Champions of Christendom." He who rides upon Bayard is impervious to harm, and -- for one time only -- capable of completely nullifying a lethal attack.
ドラゴン殺しの聖者
ゲオルギウス
キリスト教の聖人。規律正しく、高潔で弱者をいたわり、誰に対しても優しい。どのような人間でも過ちを犯すし、過ちを犯すからこそよりよく生きるために努力できると考えている。彼にとっては、罪を犯し他者を虐げる者さえも、暴力でしか己の心を支えられない弱き者となる。だが、その暴力で誰かを傷つけられることを見すごしはしないし、剣を振るうべき時は躊躇しない。旅行好きの彼は、現代ではカメラが特に気に入っている。
- クラス：ライダー
- 出典：『黄金伝説抄』、『キリスト教圏の七勇士』、『聖ゲオルギウス伝説』
- 地域：全キリスト教圏
- 属性：秩序・善
- 性別：男
- 身長：１８０ｃｍ
- 体重：９５ｋｇ
- 武装：剣、鎧
イラスト：中央東口
設定制作：三輪清宗
伝説
主な逸話に、聖人伝説をまとめた『黄金伝説』と、より物語的な『キリスト教圏の七勇士』がある。黄金伝説では生け贄を捧げて毒竜の怒りを鎮めている町に彼が通りかかり、槍を投げて毒竜を打ち倒す。そして毒竜を捕らえ、この町がある国の全国民がキリスト教徒になることを条件にこれを殺した。『キリスト教圏の七勇士』では魔女にさらわれて育てられるが、魔女が悪人だと気づいたゲオルギウスは魔女を岩穴に閉じ込め、自分と同じ境遇の聖人を6人解放する。その後エジプトで竜に生け贄として差し出されかけていた王女を救うため、育ての親の魔女から授かった愛剣のアスカロンで鱗に覆われていない部分を攻撃し、竜を打ち倒した。
筋力値
- 筋力：D
- 耐久：A+
- 敏捷：C++
- 魔力：D
- 幸運：A+
- 宝具：C
固有スキル
- 対魔力：A
今よりも遥かに強力な魔術が使用されていた時代に、魔術師の呪文や儀式によって散々攻撃されたが、まったく傷つくことがなかった。その能力は"魔術師殺し"と呼んで過言ではない。
- 騎乗：B
ライダーにしては騎乗能力が高くはなく、伝説では竜との戦いでも馬から降りて戦っている。ライダーのクラスの恩恵でこのランクになっているが、実状は彼ではなく愛馬・ベイヤードが優秀だといえる。
- 戦闘続行：A
致命傷を受けない限り生き延びる大地の加護。豊穣神をルーツとする、とてつもない生命力。その力は同時に人々からの「戦い続けてほしい」という聖人に対する"期待"の象徴になっている。
- 直感：C
戦闘時、常に自身に最適な展開を感じ取る能力。ただし、防御のためにしか働かない。ゲオルギウスはこの能力を"相手が戦うべき敵か否か"を即座に判断するために使用する。
- 守護騎士：A+
他者を守る時、一時的に防御力を上昇させる。数多くの国や地域の守護者であるゲオルギウスは常に「守ってくれること」を期待される。そしてその期待が、彼に無限の守護の力を与えるのだ。
- 殉教者の魂：B+
精神面への干渉を無効化する精神防御。ゲオルギウスは幾度となく棄教を迫られ、数えきれないほどの拷問を受けながら、一度としてその責めに屈しなかった強靭なる信仰の持ち主である。
- 神性：C
聖人として世界中で崇敬されており、神性は小宗教や古代の神を凌駕する。"ゲオルギウス"とは大地を耕すという意味の言葉で、その起源は中東の豊穣神・バールにまで遡る。
宝具
- 力屠る祝福の剣（アスカロン）
あらゆる害意と悪意から持ち主を遠ざける無敵の剣。敵を倒すという意味での無敵ではなく、いかなる敵からも守るという意味での無敵。守護の力を反転させることで、あらゆる鎧を突き通す剣になる。
- 汝は竜なり（アヴィスス・ドラコーニス）
対象を一時的に竜種へと変える対軍宝具。見た目は赤い十字が描かれたサーコートだが、厳密にはゲオルギウスの堅固なる信仰そのものであり、サーコートは宝具を発動させるための焦点にすぎない。
- 竜殺し（インテルフェクトゥム・ドラーコーネース）
アスカロンの力と、ゲオルギウスの竜殺しの力を複合して発動させる対人宝具。竜種に対して大ダメージを与える。近距離では剣の姿で、遠距離では剣の弾いた光が投げ槍の姿を取って敵を討ち貫く。
- 幻影戦馬（ベイヤード）
『キリスト教圏の七勇士』に登場する、ゲオルギウスを誘拐した魔女が彼に恋をして贈った魔法の白馬。跨った者を無敵にし、致命傷になる攻撃を受けても、一度だけ無効化する。
- Class: Rider