“Once again, I swear to protect both Nord and this country, my second home”Gaius Worzel (ガイウス・ウォーゼル), also known as Empyrean Phoenix (絶空鳳翼), is a Class VII alumnus and serves the Gralsritter as the Eighth Dominion. Gaius was born and raised in the Nord Highlands.
— Sen no Kiseki IV -The End of Saga-
Profile
Gaius is a friendly yet level-headed guy, able to discern the true nature of things without prejudice. He is grateful to the wind and Aidios for the people he has been able to meet and the experiences that have come across his path. His personality is without any sense of discrimination, leading him to be heavily relied on by the members of Class VII. Within the group, he frequently acts as the voice of reason. He is a very devout follower of the Septian Church and Aidios as a result of his mentor's, Barkhorn, influence.
Gaius is able to 'read' the wind in the sense that he is able to discern higher elements and feel the auras of his enemies.
Childhood
Gaius was born in the Nomadic Settlement in Nord in S.1187, to Lacan and Fatma Worzel. As their firstborn, he is the older brother to Thoma, Sheeda, and Lily.
Gaius learnt about the world outside Nord and the geopolitical situation of his hometown through monthly Sunday School lessons held by Barkhorn. Amazed by his mentor's knowledge, Gaius vowed to learn about the world as much as possible to better protect his homeland.
Thors Military Academy
After the 3rd Armored Division was transferred to the Zender Gate on the border between Erebonia and Nord, Gaius met Lieutenant General Zechs Vander. Adamant that Gaius' skill would prove useful at Erebonia's most prestigious military academy after assisting him in oblitering a flock of monsters, seeing as Erebonia's cavalry's lance and spear training has their origins rooted in both the Eisenritter and the spearmanship of Nord, he gave Gaius a recommendation to attend Thors Military Academy.[1]
Having never left Nord before, the number of people he saw while transferring lines on his way to Trista threw him for a loop[2] and he saw Roer was one big mass of iron.[3] He was selected for Class VII and befriended Rean Schwarzer and Elliot Craig at the start of their orientation. Gaius joined the Art Club to improve his skills as an artist.
Offering an 'outside' view to Erebonian society, he interrupted another discussion between students born noble and commoner by pointing out fundamental problems in Erebonia's class system, which in turn served as an eye-opener for those around him.[1] During their field trip to Legram, Gaius realised that the people of Nord and Legram worship both Aidios and the animist spirits, despite the difference in culture and tradition. Protecting those traditions by levying through taxes is worth it, he continues to argue.[4]
Erebonian Civil War
- Main article: Erebonian Civil War
During the Erebonian Civil War, he returns to the Nord Highlands to help protect the region from the conflict. After Rean Schwarzer and the rest of Class VII come looking for him, Gaius decided to team up with again and helps put an end to the civil war together with the crew on the Courageous.
Gaius's introduction in Trails of Cold Steel III.
Although the civil war within Erebonia has ended and Gaius returns to the Nord Highlands to help the nomads recover from the war, he finds out that Erebonia's annexation of Crossbell has lead to a constant conflict between the Imperial Army of Erebonia and the Republic Army of Calvard both near the Tangram Hills east of Crossbell as well as in the neutral territory of Nord.
Dominion
Gaius and Barkhorn during the Erebonian Civil War. (Trails of Cold Steel III)
Having protected Ordis during the civil war, Barkhorn noticed Gaius' anxiety over the future of his homeland and decided to visit him in Nord. Gaius had only just explaind that the destructive wind blowing across the highlands gave him a bad feeling, a Republic aircraft broke through the 7th Armored Division's line of defense and opening fire at the Nomadic Settlement.[5]
Barkhorn transferring his Stigma to Gaius. (Trails of Cold Steel III)
In his attempt to protect his pupil, Barkhorn suffered fatal wounds. With his dying breath, he bestowed his Stigma upon Gaius and passed down the position of Eighth Dominion to his faithful pupil.[5]
Thomas Lysander, the other Dominion known to be operating in Erebonia, guided Gaius to Arteria where he would be trained for the next half year during which his friends from Class VII were unable to contact him.
Gaius's re-introduction as Eight Dominion in Trails of Cold Steel III.
Along the way, Gaius settled on his alias as a Dominion which he reveals to everyone before his battle with Emma Millstein and Laura S. Arseid against Arianrhod and McBurn in the Gral of Erebos.[5]
Radiant Wings
Gaius commanding his Merkebah. (Sen no Kiseki IV -The End of Saga-)
Throughout Sen no Kiseki IV -The End of Saga-, Act II: "Stars of Destiny", Gaius offers his inherited Merkabah as Class VII's primary mode of transportation. As a new Dominion, Gaius's Merkabah is understaffed and therefore he is assisted by Thomas' Squires, among which Rosine.
Gaius decides to spend his last night before the World War with Linde, with whom he participated in the Art Club as students.[6]
Gaius's introduction in Sen no Kiseki IV -The End of Saga-.
During the World War, like the rest of Class VII Gaius joins Prince Olivert Reise Arnor's operation Radiant Wings. His father Lacan and brother Thoma are also assisting with the operation, starting by evacuating the nomads to the comparatively safe northern area, leaving Gaius assured about the safety of his mother and younger sister.[7]
Character Notes
Trails of Cold Steel
| Gaius Worzel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Class VII | Art Club |
| A tall exchange student. Soft-spoken, but has a strong sense of integrity. Can be relied on when it counts. | |||
| Homeland Gaius' homeland, the Nord Highlands, is where Emperor Dreichels rose his army during the War of the Lions. | |||
| Resolve Gaius chose to enroll at the academy to learn more about the outside world and better protect his homeland. | |||
| Painter Gaius was painting the scenery of the Nord Highlands, hoping to return there with his class one day. | |||
Trails of Cold Steel II
| Gaius Worzel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Class VII | Art Club |
| An exchange student from the Nord Highlands. Reliable and always calm, he sees the Empire as his second home. | |||
| Resolve He resolves to leave Nord behind in order to protect his second home of Erebonia, but swears to return again. | |||
| Warriors of Nord Gaius quietly wishes to fight on the same level as his father and Brigadier General Bardias one day. | |||
| Teachings of a Priest He learned a lot from an elderly priest who often came to Nord to hold classes there. | |||
Trails of Cold Steel III
| ガイウス・ウォーゼル | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 | 旧Ⅶ組メンバー／ノルドの民 | ||
| 半年ほどのあいだ音信不通となっていたノルド出身の青年。どうやら只ならぬ事情で連絡出来ずにいたようなのだが……？ | |||
| 風読み 以前よりも風を読む力が研ぎ澄まされ、帝都に微かに流れる“悪しき風”を感じとれるまでになったらしい。 | |||
| 受け継いだ座 半年間連絡が取れなかった理由は、星杯騎士団の《吼天獅子》の跡を継いで新たな第八位として修行していた為だった。 | |||
Sen no Kiseki IV -The End of Saga-
| ガイウス・ウォーゼル | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| | |||
| 受け継いだ艦 | |||
| ノルドという足場 | |||
| 故郷の家族 | |||
Gameplay
Weapons
Trails of Cold Steel
| Name | Cost | Upgrade materials | Acquired | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Spear クロスランサー | 240 | — | Prologue: Initial gear |
| [STR+85/RNG+3] A cross-shaped spear. The blades represent land and wind. | ||||
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| Cross Spear +1 クロスランサー+1 | 100 | Cross Spear x1 U-Material x1 | Prologue |
| [STR+100/SPD+3/EVA+5%/RNG+3] A cross-shaped spear. The blades represent land and wind. | ||||
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| Cross Spear +2 クロスランサー+2 | — | — | Chapter 2: Initial gear |
| [STR+150/SPD+3/EVA+5%/RNG+3] A cross-shaped spear. The blades represent land and wind. | ||||
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| Cross Spear +3 クロスランサー+3 | — | — | Chapter 3: Initial gear |
| [STR+215/SPD+3/EVA+5%/RNG+3] A cross-shaped spear. The blades represent land and wind. | ||||
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| Long Pike ロングパイク | 3400 | — | Chapter 3 |
| [STR+265/RNG+3] A spear which has remained unchanged since the Middle Ages. | ||||
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| Gladiator Spear グラディエーター | 400 | Long Pike x1 U-Material x4 | Chapter 3 |
| [STR+300/SPD+3/EVA+5%/RNG+3] A reinforced spear. Forged for a ferocious warrior. | ||||
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| Cross Spear +4 クロスランサー+4 | — | — | — |
| [STR+365/SPD+3/EVA+5%/RNG+3] A cross-shaped spear. The blades represent land and wind. | ||||
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| Partisan パルチザン | 6100 | — | Chapter 5 |
| [STR+415/RNG+3] A spear with a long shaft and wide blade. | ||||
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| Corsesca コルセスカ | 600 | Partisan x1 U-Material x6 | Chapter 5 |
| [STR+450/SPD+5/EVA+10%/RNG+3] A reinforced spear with wing-like blades attached to its neck. | ||||
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| Cross Spear +5 クロスランサー+5 | 8100 | — | — |
| [STR+515/SPD+3/EVA+5%/RNG+3] A cross-shaped spear. The blades represent land and wind. | ||||
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| Dragoon Lance ドラグーンランス | 10000 | — | Finale |
| [STR+565/RNG+3] A lance used by Middle Ages dragoons. Ideal for rushing. | ||||
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| Astra Hawk アストラ・ホーク | 1000 | Dragoon Lance x1 Zemurian Ore x1 | Finale |
| [STR+610/SPD+7/EVA+15%/RNG+3] Augmented by a strange ore. Draws in swirling winds. | ||||
Trails of Cold Steel II
| Name | Cost | Upgrade materials | Acquired | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Cross Spear II クロスランサー改 | 2080 | — | Initial gear Purchase: After Gaius joins |
| [STR+515/RNG+3] A cross-shaped spear. The blades represent land and wind. | ||||
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| Cross Spear II +1 クロスランサー改+1 | — | Cross Spear II x1 U-Material x2 | Upgrade |
| [STR+560/RNG+3/Crit+5%] A cross-shaped spear. The blades represent land and wind. | ||||
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| Harpoon ハープーン | 3120 | — | Purchase (12/9) |
| [STR+605/RNG+3] A battle spear capable of being used underwater. | ||||
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| Trident トライデント | — | Harpoon x1 U-Material x2 | Upgrade |
| [STR+650/RNG+3/Crit+5%] A powerful, customized three-pronged spear. | ||||
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| Elder Spear エルダーランス | 4160 | — | Purchase (12/16) |
| [STR+715/RNG+3] A traditional spear made using an ancient technique. | ||||
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| Arabesque アラベスク | — | Elder Spear x1 U-Material x3 | Upgrade |
| [STR+760/RNG+3/Crit+5%] A customized spear with a magnificent, delicate design. | ||||
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| Serpent Spear 蛇矛 | 5200 | — | Purchase (12/19) |
| [STR+805/RNG+3] An Eastern spear with a wavy blade. | ||||
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| Blue Dragon Spear 青龍戟 | — | Serpent Spear x1 U-Material x3 | Upgrade |
| [STR+850/RNG+3/Crit+5%] A well-crafted spear depicting an Eastern holy beast. | ||||
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| Sentinel センチネル | 7280 | — | Purchase (12/23) |
| [STR+895/RNG+3] A spear designed to be used in the defense of bases. | ||||
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| Thunderous Spear ベルセルク | — | Sentinel x1 U-Material x4 | Upgrade |
| [STR+940/RNG+3/Crit+5%] A customized spear that moves through the air with a loud roar. | ||||
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| Temple Lance テンプルランス | 9360 | — | Purchase (12/27) |
| [STR+985/RNG+3] A defensive spear used by the Septian Church's Papal Guard. | ||||
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| Judgment ジャジメント | — | Temple Lance x1 U-Material x4 | Upgrade |
| [STR+1075/RNG+3/Crit+5%] A customized spear designed to bring judgment upon sinners. | ||||
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| Gae Bolg ゲイボルグ | 12480 | — | Infernal Castle |
| [STR+1165/RNG+3/Crit+5%] A legendary spear that can take any life in a single strike. | ||||
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| Fafnir 豪槍ファフニール | — | Zemurian Ore x1 | Upgrade |
| [STR+1255/RNG+3/Crit+10%] A spear that rules the skies. Made of a strange ore. | ||||
Trails of Cold Steel III
| Name | Cost | Upgrade materials | Acquired | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| レオールランサー | — | — | Chapter 3 gear |
| STR+455 RNG+3 必殺率+10% 轟音を伴い嵐をも貫く、雄大な十字槍。 | ||||
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| レオールランサー＋１ | — | — | Chapter 4 gear |
| STR+555 RNG+3 必殺率+10% 轟音を伴い嵐をも貫く、雄大な十字槍。 | ||||
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| ロンギヌス | — | レオールランサー+1×1
U-Material x3 | Forge |
| STR+600 RNG+3 必殺率+10% 聖なる加護が刃に宿った、浄化をもたらす聖槍。 | ||||
Sen no Kiseki IV -The End of Saga-
Crafts
Trails of Cold Steel
| Name | Effect | Class | Cast Cost | Acquire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gale Stinger | Attack - (Set) - Line (S) - Seal (50%) Launches a blast of wind forwards. Can unbalance. | C | 20 CP | Initial |
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| Turbulence | Attack - Area (M) - Blind (50%) Envelops foes in turbulent winds. Unbalance+10%. | A | 30 CP | Level 14 |
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| Wild Rage | Support - Self - HP-30% - CP+50 Cries out with wild anger, trading HP for CP. | - | 0 CP | Level 25 |
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| Savage Fang | Attack (Set) - Area (M) - MOV-50% - Delay+35 Skewers foes with great force. Unbalance+20%. | S+ | 40 CP | Level 47 |
| Calamity Hawk | Attack - Area (L) Descends upon foes with a hawklike aura. | SS+ | 100+ CP | Initial |
Trails of Cold Steel II
Trails of Cold Steel III
| Name | Cost | Delay | Acquire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ゲイルストーム | 30 | 20 | 初期習得 |
| 攻撃(威力D ブレイクB 崩し+10%)
直線L(地点指定)：2ターン「バランスダウン」 | ||||
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| タービュランス | 60 | 30 | 初期習得 |
| 攻撃(威力B ブレイクC 崩し有効)
円LL：駆動解除100% 暗闇50% | ||||
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| 雷咬牙 | 90 | 30 | 初期習得 |
| 攻撃(威力SS ブレイクA 崩し+20%)
円M(地点指定)：遅延+10 封技70% | ||||
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| 黄金吼 | 0 | 10 | 初期習得 |
| 補助：自己：HP-30％ 3ターンSTR・DEF(大) CP+60 秘めたる怒りを解き放ち、体力をＣＰに置き換える。 | ||||
| 吼天鳳翼衝 | 100+ | 40 | 7/18 |
| 攻撃(威力4S ブレイクD 崩し無効) 全体：絶対遅延+10 力を解放し聖槍を召喚、天を貫き無双の刃となって崩壊をもたらす。 | ||||
Sen no Kiseki IV -The End of Saga-
Brave Order
Trails of Cold Steel III
| Name | BP | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Roar セイクリッドロア | 4 | Break Damage +200% (8 counts) Restores 80% HP |
Sen no Kiseki IV -The End of Saga-
| Name | BP | Effect | Acquire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Loa セイクリッドロア | 4 | Break Damage +200% (6 counts) Restores 80% HP | Initial |
| Dominion Loa ドミニオンロア | 4 | Break Damage +200% (8 counts) Restores 80% HP | Trial chest |
Orbment
Trails of Cold Steel
Trails of Cold Steel II
Trails of Cold Steel III
Sen no Kiseki IV -The End of Saga-
Gallery
Trails of Cold Steel
Trails of Cold Steel II
Trails of Cold Steel III
Sen no Kiseki IV -The End of Saga-
Trivia
- Gaius' bonding trophy in Trails of Cold Steel is titled "Wind Beneath My Wings".
- Gaius' bonding trophy in Trails of Cold Steel II is titled "Winderlust".
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Trails of Cold Steel, Chapter 3: "Beyond the Railways".
- ↑ Trails of Cold Steel.
- ↑ Trails of Cold Steel, Chapter 6: "Progressive Chaos".
- ↑ Trails of Cold Steel, Chapter 5: "Signs and Omens".
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Trails of Cold Steel III, Finale: "For Whom The Bell Tolls", 07/18.
- ↑ Sen no Kiseki IV -The End of Saga-, Overture: "At Least There's Tonight's Promise", 08/31.
- ↑ Sen no Kiseki IV -The End of Saga-, Final Curtain: " Flower Petals at Blaze's End", 09/01.
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