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Ash was born as Johan in S.1189, in Hamel, Erebonia, to Jan and Emilia.[4]
Childhood
Johan was the youngest of the four children that lived in Hamel, the others being Leonhardt, Karin and Joshua Astray. He was too young to play with them and the Astrays considered him a bother. Joshua did look forward to him growing up, so they would be able to play together and even considered him a little brother. Johan was particularly fond his mother's bread pudding.[5]
Hamel Tragedy
- Main article: Hamel Tragedy
Johan lost both his parents at the age of 3 when jaeger drop-outs raided Hamel on 23 April S.1192. During their escape, Karin and Joshua found the corpses of Jan and Emilia and assumed Johan would also have fallen victim to the raid.[5]
He managed to escape the attack, running away barefooted and crying along the mountain path. When he reached the South Sutherland Highway, he ran into Migel. Migel had come to Parm to meet with a peddler and went out on the highway for a smoke. Hearing the gunshots, he immediately went back into town and decided to take Johan with him back to Raquel. Migel did not know what to do with the boy who had been unable to mutter a word.[6]
After a couple of days soldiers started to snoop around and Migel decided he had to get rid off Johan for both Erebonia's and Johan's sake. He gave him some mira and took him to Ellen, an attractive hostess of the place he frequently visited in an attempt to arouse her pity. Without asking questions, she took Johan in.[6] Since the tragedy, he suffered from an ache in his left eye and constantly hears a voice telling him to "kill the vile one", symptoms later ascribed to the curse of the Great One.
On her deathbed, his Ellen told him that she was happy to have met him and thankful to Migel for introducing them. At this point, Johan had already settled on a new name, Ash Carbide, to leave his past behind him.
Ash grew up as a delinquent youth. During the Erebonian Civil War, he formed a youth group known as Fafnir to fight off brigands that attacked Raquel, almost killing them but ultimately driving them off. Even the Bracer Guild and Imperial Army of Erebonia caught wind of his brave efforts. He rejected all their invitations, however, and decided to enroll at Thors Branch Campus following the advice of someone who is familiar with his past. It is later revealed this was Lechter Arundel, who informed him that signing up for Thors II would prove to be a shortcut to learn about his own past. Ash followed his advice so he could verify everything first-hand.
Search for answers
Ash initially ends up in Class VIII under instructor Randolph Orlando. He signs up for the Literature Club. After the field study in Crossbell, Ash (along with Musse Egret) are transferred to Class VII per Principal Aurelia Le Guin's decision. He fights with a so-called varia axe. The blade of the axe can be extended, making Ash a tricky fighter for his opponents.
On July 18, S.1206, Ash, together with others who participated in the search-and-destroy mission of Hercules a day prior, attend a celebration in the Valflame Palace organised by the imperial family. Guided by the curse, Ash sneaks off and assault a butler, using his costume as a disguise. Wielding a Republic-made gun he had stolen from a unconsciousness Hercules member the day before, he infiltrates the imperial parlour. Holding Emperor Eugent Reise Arnor III and Chancellor Giliath Osborne at gunpoint, he wailingly asks who to kill for his curse to subside. Eugent tells him he is the one that should be shot. Ash opens fire at the emperor, fulfilling the prophecy foretold in the seventh Black Record.
The following day, Chancellor Osborne declares that he interprets the attack of a 'Calvard spy' as a declaration of war from the Republic, announcing a state-wise mobilization. Ash was captured, but amidst the confusion caused by the Great Twilight rescued by Aurelia and the Weissland Army, still unconsciousness in the Panzer Soldats' hands.
Character Notes
Trails of Cold Steel III
Gameplay
Weapons
Trails of Cold Steel III
| Name | Cost | Upgrade materials | Acquired | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Ax ヒューリーアックス | — | — | Initial gear |
| [STR+355/RNG+2] A switchaxe colored the crimson of pure anger. | ||||
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| Haze Crusher ヘイズクラッシャー | 6240 | Stores: 6/17~ | |
| [STR+410/RNG+2] A switchaxe that disperses mist with a single swing. | ||||
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| Skull Slayer スカルスレイヤー | — | Haze Crusher×1
U-Material x2 | Forge |
| [STR+455/RNG+2/Critical rate+5%] A heavy switchaxe that shatters bone. | ||||
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| Volcano ヴォルケーノ | 8320 | — | Stores: 7/15~ |
| [STR+510/RNG+2] A switchaxe with hidden power as strong as a volcano. | ||||
|
| Red Scorpion レッドスコルピオン | — | Volcano×1
U-Material x2 | Forge |
| [STR+555/RNG+2/Critical rate+5%] A sharp, sturdy switchaxe that never lets its prey escape. | ||||
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| Inferno 獄斧インフェルノ | — | Black Zemurian Ore x1 | Forge (NG+) |
| [STR+670/RNG+2/Critical rate+10%] A switchaxe made of Black Zemurian Ore. Makes its foes suffer. | ||||
Trails of Cold Steel IV
| Name | Cost | Upgrade materials | Acquired | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| レッドスコルピオン | — | — | Initial gear |
| [STR+650 RNG+2 必殺2%] | ||||
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| ブルファイター | 3060 | — | |
| [STR+705 RNG+2] | ||||
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| ダークバイソン | — | ブルファイター x1 U-Material x3 | Upgrade |
| [STR+750 RNG+2 必殺2％] | ||||
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| ライアットエッジ | 4080 | — | Purchase (8/15) |
| [STR+805 RNG+2] | ||||
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| ダブルクライム | — | ライアットエッジ x1 U-Material x4 | Upgrade |
| [STR+850 RNG+2 必殺2％] | ||||
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| ブラッドアックス | 5100 | — | Purchase (8/17) |
| [STR+905 RNG+2] | ||||
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| グラッジサイズ | — | ブラッドアックス x1 U-Material x5 | Upgrade |
| [STR+950 RNG+2 必殺2%] | ||||
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| シャイングレイブ | 6120 | — | Purchase (8/20) |
| [STR+1005 RNG+2] | ||||
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| アークスラッシャー | — | シャイングレイブ x1 U-Material x6 | Upgrade |
| [STR+1050 RNG+2 必殺2%] | ||||
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| グラディエーター | 7140 | — | Purchase (8/24) |
| [STR+1105 RNG+2] | ||||
|
| スパルタクス | — | グラディエーター x1 U-Material x7 | Upgrade |
| [STR+1150 RNG+2 必殺2%] | ||||
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| ドレッドシャウト | 8160 | Purchase (8/27) | |
| [STR+1205 RNG+2] | ||||
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| タイタスロア | — | ドレッドシャウト x1 U-Material x8 | Upgrade |
| [STR+1250 RNG+2 必殺2%] | ||||
|
| ベロボーグ | 9180 | — | Purchase (8/29) |
| [STR+1305 RNG+2] | ||||
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| チェルノボーグ | — | ベロボーグ x1 U-Material x9 | Upgrade |
| [STR+1350 RNG+2 必殺2%] | ||||
|
| アザゼルエッジ | 10200 | — | Purchase (9/1) |
| [STR+1405 RNG+2] | ||||
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| ダインスレイヴ | — | アザゼルエッジ x1 U-Material x10 | Upgrade |
| [STR+1450 RNG+2 必殺2%] | ||||
|
| 炎斧アグラヴェイン | — | Black Zemurian Ore x1 | Upgrade |
| [STR+1505 RNG+2 必殺4%] | ||||
Crafts
Trails of Cold Steel III
| Name | Power | Break | Unbalance | Cost | Acquire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rumbling Smash ランブルスマッシュ | B+ | B | Yes | 30 CP | Initial |
| Physical - Area M (Set) - Impede (100%) - Faint (30%) Unleashes a powerful strike like a rampaging beast. 獣のごとく跳躍し、渾身の一撃を叩き込む | ||||||
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| Reaper's Whirlwind デッドリーサイズ | A | C | +10% | 80 CP | Initial |
| Physical - Area L (Set) - K.O. (50%) - Nightmare (50%) Switches to scythe mode to bring death to the battlefield. 鎌に変形し、敵集団をまとてて死の悪夢へと突き落とす | ||||||
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| Unbound Rage アシッドレイジ | — | — | — | 10 CP | Level 34 |
| Support - Self - CP+50 - STR Up (L) (2 turns) Releases fury buried deep within. 獰猛な衝動を沸き起こし、潜在能力を引き出す | ||||||
|
| Void Breaker ヴォイドブレイカー | S+ | SS | +30% | 60 CP | Level 40 |
| Physical - One - DEF Down (L) (3 turns) Wraps enemies in a bladed chain, crushing their armor. 分離した鎖と刃が敵を雁字搦めにして締め潰し、装甲を剥がす。 | ||||||
| Belial Raid ベリアルレイド | SS+ | D | No | 100+ CP | 6/17 |
| Physical - Area LL (Set) - K.O. (30%) - Confusion (30%) Binds foes with a chain and makes the field run red. 鎌で敵集団を締め上げ、戻す力で滅多切りにする無慈悲な連撃 | ||||||
Trails of Cold Steel IV
| Name | Cost | Delay | Acquire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| ランブルスマッシュ | 30 | 20 | Initial |
| 攻撃(威力C+ ブレイクB 崩し有効)： 円M(地点指定)：駆動解除100％ 気絶20％ | ||||
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| ランブルスマッシュII | 30 | 20 | Level 88 |
| 攻撃(威力B ブレイクB 崩し有効) 円M(地点指定)：駆動解除100％ 気絶40％ | ||||
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| デッドリーサイズ | 80 | 30 | Initial |
| 攻撃(威力B+ ブレイクD 崩し+15％)： 円L(地点指定)：即死・悪夢30％ | ||||
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| デッドリーサイズII | 80 | 20 | Level 102 |
| 攻撃(威力A ブレイクD 崩し+20％)： 円L(地点指定)：即死・悪夢60％ | ||||
|
| アシッドレイジ | 10 | 20 | Initial |
| 補助：自己：2ターンSTR↑(大)・CP+50 | ||||
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| ヴォイドブレイカー | 60 | 30 | Initial |
| 攻撃(威力S ブレイクSS 崩し+25％)： 単体：4ターンDEF↓(大) | ||||
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| ヴォイドブレイカーII | 60 | 30 | Level 116 |
| 攻撃(威力S+ ブレイクSS 崩し+30％)： 単体：4ターンDEF↓(大) | ||||
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| ディスペアースロー | 40 | 30 | Level 74 |
| 魔法攻撃(威力B+ ブレイクD 崩し有効)： 直線M+(地点指定)：2ターン「バランスダウン20％」 | ||||
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| ヘクトル召喚 | EP350 | 25 | Initial |
| 攻撃(威力SSS ブレイクD 崩し無効)： 全体：戦闘中1度のみ：対人戦では使用不可 | ||||
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| ヘクトル召喚II | EP350 | 25 | Level 124 |
| 攻撃(威力4S ブレイクD 崩し無効)： 全体：戦闘中1度のみ：対人戦では使用不可 | ||||
|
| ベリアルレイド | 100+ | 40 | Initial |
| 攻撃(威力SS+ ブレイクD 崩し無効)： 円LL(地点指定)：即死・混乱30％ | ||||
|
| ギルティカーニバル | 100+ | 40 | Level 132 |
| 攻撃(威力4S+ ブレイクD 崩し無効)： 単体：4ターン全能力↓(小) | ||||
Brave Order
Trails of Cold Steel III
| Name | BP | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Crazy Hunt クレイジーハント | 3 | Critical rate +50% (6 turns) STR/SPD raised (S) (2 turns) |
Trails of Cold Steel IV
| Name | BP | Effect | Acquire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crazy Hunt クレイジーハント | 3 | Critical Rate +40% (4 turns) STR/SPD raised (S) (2 turns) | Initial |
| Crazy Hunt EX クレイジーハント改 | 3 | Critical Rate +40% (6 turns) STR/SPD raised (S) (2 turns) | Trial chest[note 1] |
| Volcanic Hunt ヴォルカニックハント | 3 | Critical Rate +60% (6 turns) STR/SPD raised (S) (2 turns) | Trial chest[note 2] |
- ↑ Found on the Osgiliath Basin, 1st half (オスギリアス盆地). Requires Ash and Altina. Monster level is 73.
- ↑ Found on West Lamare Highway 1 (西ラマール街道 1). Requires Ash, Kurt, Emma and Sara. Monster level is 96.
Orbment
Trails of Cold Steel III
Trails of Cold Steel IV
Gallery
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Trivia
- Ash's bonding trophy in Trails of Cold Steel III is titled "Ash & Chevalier".
References
- ↑ Austin Lee Matthews Twitter (accessed: May 9, 2019) at @amtraxVA
- ↑ Austin Lee Matthews Twitter (accessed: October 22, 2019) at @amtraxVA
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Trails of Cold Steel III, Dengeki Character File Notebook.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Trails of Cold Steel IV, Final Curtain: " Flower Petals at Blaze's End", 09/01.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Trails of Cold Steel IV, Act II: "Stars of Destiny", 08/26.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Trails of Cold Steel IV, Act III: "Hour of the Lions ~Whereabouts of Light~", 08/29.
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