Kurt Vander

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Kurt Vander
Debut	Trails of Cold Steel III
Seiyuu	Takuya Eguchi
Voice actor	Joe Zieja
Biographical information
Nationality	Erebonian
Date of birth	S.1189/10/27 (Fri)
Place of birth	Heimdallr, Erebonia
Affiliation	Branch Campus Leeves Vander school
Occupation	Student
Relatives	Zechs (uncle) Mueller (brother) Matteus Vander (father) Aurier Vander (mother)
Likes	Crimson, Purple (Colours)
Physical information
Gender	Male
Height	173 cm
Eye Color	Light Fuchsia
Battle information (Trails of Cold Steel III and IV)
Weapon	Twin Swords
Orbment type	Wind, Water
Slash	A
Thrust	S
Pierce	—
Strike	—
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Kurt Vander (クルト・ヴァンダール) is an intermediate at the Vander school and a student at the Thors Branch Campus.

Profile

Appearance

Kurt is a young man with light blue hair, which he inherited from his mother. Unlike the other men in his family, he has a slender build.

During the events of Trails of Cold Steel IV, Kurt wears a white sleeveless vest with a blue-sleeved shirt underneath.

Personality

Young Kurt getting trained by his brother, Mueller. Matteus and Aurier Vander, his parents, watch his progress in the back.

Like his older brother Mueller, Kurt was excited to protect Cedric Reise Arnor in a manner similar to how Mueller did for Olivert Reise Arnor. When this privilege was revoked, he fell into a depression. Despite this, he still cares for Cedric's well-being.

Although he gets along well with his family, Kurt was initially plagued with doubts. He considered himself to be inferior because of his appearance and the fact that he had to settle for dual-wielding rather than the large swords the Vander school is known for. This changed after his experiences at the branch campus, in particular with his instructor, Rean.

Background

Kurt was born in Erebonia. He is the son of Matteus Vander and his second wife, Aurier. Until the age of 10, Kurt lived in Parm where his family ran the Vander Training Hall. When Matteus was appointed as guardian of Emperor Eugent III at the Valflame Palace, they moved to Heimdallr.

Kurt is specialized in the Vander school twin blade techniques, making use of the agility of his slender body. Making it to the level of intermediate at a young age demonstrates his natural talent for swordmanship.

Trails of Cold Steel III

Kurt was raised with a strong sense of duty to become the future guardian of the Imperial Family. That prospect vanished when Chancellor Giliath Osborne relieved the Vander family of their duty, arguing that "the protection of the imperial family should not be monopolized within one family" and subsequently spread the Vanders across the empire.

Growing up alongside his brother Mueller, Kurt assumed it would be his duty to protect Crown Prince Cedric similar to how his brother has been protecting Prince Olivert. His disappointment had him withdraw from enrolling at Thors Military Academy, but Mueller encouraged him to sign up for the branch campus anyway, where he enrolled in Class VII.

Despite being hesitant and initially off to a rough start with his instructor, Rean Schwarzer, Kurt eventually warmed up to him and with his help, began to accept himself for who he was.

Trails of Cold Steel IV

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Character Notes

Trails of Cold Steel III

Kurt Vander
	Class VII: Special Operations (Chess Club)
	A practitioner of the Vander sword style. Excels in everything and is quite handsome, but has a complex about his looks.
	His Own Path Though he was upset Rean refused his help, after Rean thanked him, he seems to have found his way.
	Duty Revoked After his family was stripped of their duty guarding the Imperial family, he left the main campus so he wouldn't see the prince.
	Admiration His brother, Mueller, finished his training while he was still a student. Kurt wants to follow in his footsteps.
	Strong Mother Aurier helps Kurt realize that even if his family's duty is lost, there are still things he can do; he only needs to find them.

クルト・ヴァンダール
	Ⅶ組特務科【チェス部】
	《ヴァンダール流》の中伝を修めている文武に秀でた隙のない青年。美男子だが、容姿にコンプレックスを抱える。
	踏み出す勇気 リィンにヴァンダールの剣を必要とされず落ち込んでいたが、機甲兵で助太刀した事を認められて、一つ殻を破れたようだ。
	降ろされた守護の剣 皇族の護衛を一族の役目としていたが政府から役目を解かれてしまい、自棄になって皇太子と違う第Ⅱ分校に進学した。
	兄の背中 兄ミュラーが学生の頃に“自分の剣”を完成させていたため、兄の背中に追いつこうと決意を改める。
	偉大なる母 皇族守護の任を外されても、成すべき事を成すのみ。オリエは自分自身の“答え”を見つけるようにクルトの背中を押した。

Trails of Cold Steel IV

Kurt Vander
	Class VII: Special Operations
	An earnest young noble who trains and studies hard. Though he has more to learn, he shows great skill with his twin blades.
	Vander Pride Vowed as a Vander to lead Cedric back onto the right path. However, the prince got away before Kurt got through to him.
	Roland's Swords Tested by Roland and Mueller, Kurt proved himself worthy of the Vander name and was made heir to Roland's twin swords.

クルト・ヴァンダール
	Ⅶ組特務科【チェス部】
	文武両道で真面目な性格の青年。ヴァンダール流の中伝を修めており、天才的な双剣の使い手である。
	“護る剣”として 皇族の“護る剣”だった者として、道を違えた皇太子の目を覚まさせようとするクルト。彼に想いは届かないまま別れる事となった。
	ロランの双剣 祖先にして伝説の剣士ロランと兄ミュラーに資格を証明してみせたクルト。その結果、ロランの双剣を受け継ぐ後継者に認められた。
	皇太子の友 セドリック皇太子の矛盾を突く事で彼を“黒”による枷から解き放ったクルト。皇太子の偽らぬ本音を真摯に受け止めた。

Hajimari no Kiseki

クルト・ヴァンダール
	Ⅶ組特務科【チェス部】
	文武両道で真面目な性格の青年。帝国剣術ヴァンダール流の中伝を修めており、天才的な技で双剣を操る。
	父への挑戦 マテウスの追撃を受けきれず崖から転落。それでも這い上がり、血が滲む手で剣を握ると最後まで父に挑んでみせた。
	セドリック 姿を消したセドリック皇太子を想い、好敵手であり友である彼をいずれ探しに行く気持ちであることを語った。
	Ｅｐ：事件解決 アストライア女学院を襲った事件を無事に解決。女装での潜入ながら、元凶たる悪魔を見事討ち倒した。

Gameplay

Weapons

Trails of Cold Steel III

	Name	Cost	Upgrade materials	Acquired
	Layer Edges レイヤーエッジ	—	—	Initial gear
		[STR+150/RNG+1] Foldable paired swords that are easy to use and strike quickly.
	Stilettos スティレット	2000	—	Stores: 4/22~
		[STR+205/RNG+1] Short paired swords that pierce through armor.
	Assassins アサシン	—	Stilettos ×1 U-Material x2	Forge
		[STR+250/RNG+1/Critical rate+5%] Jet-black paired swords that meld with darkness.
	Gale Swords ゲイルソード	4000	—	Stores: 5/20~
		[STR+305/RNG+1] Light, nimble paired swords that cut like a gale.
	Dual Blitz ダブルブリッツ	—	Gale Swords×1 U-Material x2	Forge
		[STR+350/RNG+1/Critical rate+5%] Heavy paired swords that cut like lightning.
	Falchions ファルシオン	6000		Stores: 6/17~
		[STR+405/RNG+1] Wide paired swords with a beautiful wave pattern on the blade.
	Blue Cutlasses ブルーカトラス	—	Falchions×1 U-Material x2	Forge
		[STR+450/RNG+1/Crit+5%] Beautiful paired swords as blue as a calm sea.
	Crystal Swords クリスタルソード	8000	—	Stores: 7/15~
		[STR+505/RNG+1] Transparent paired swords that refract light into a rainbow.
	Gram Edges グラムエッジ	—	Crystal Swords×1 U-Material x2	Forge
		[STR+550/RNG+1/Critical rate+5%] Large paired swords that require-firm resolution to wield.
	X-Fencer イクスフェンサー	—	Gram Edges×1 U-Material x3	Forge
		[STR+595/RNG+1/Critical rate+5%] Paired swords made to put an end to futile battles.
	Elseus 双剣エルセウス	—	Black Zemurian Ore x1	Forge
		[STR+665/RNG+1/Critical rate+10%] Paired swords made of Black Zemurian Ore. They can cut light from their targets.

Trails of Cold Steel IV

	Name	Cost	Upgrade materials	Acquired
	Gram Edges グラムエッジ	—	—	Initial gear
		[STR+500/RNG+1] Large paired swords that require firm resolution to wield.
	Gram Edges +1 グラムエッジ+1	—	Gram Edges x1 U-Material x1	Upgrade
		[STR+545/RNG+1/Critical rate+2%] Large paired swords that require firm resolution to wield.
	Razor Swords レイザーソード	2000	—	Purchase (8/7)
		[STR+600/RNG+1] Narrow bodied paired swords with skillfully sharpened blades.
	Blue Estocs ブルーエストック	—	Razor Swords x1 U-Material x2	Upgrade
		[STR+645/RNG+1/Critical rate+2%] Paired swords with a narrow build. Specialized in piercing vital points.
	Double Crys ダブルクリス	3000	—	Purchase (8/10)
		[STR+700/RNG+1] Paired Swords that bring luck to their wielder.
	Cross Viper クロスバイパー	—	Double Crys x1 U-Material x3	Upgrade
		[STR+745/RNG+1/Critical rate+2%] Beautifully ornamented paired swords, imbued with the wish to avoid falling into hardship.
	Ulfberht ウルフバート	4000	—	Purchase (8/15)
		[STR+800/RNG+1] Paired swords with blades that are both supple and incredibly durable.
	Glare Fang グレアファング	—	Ulfberht x1 U-Material x4	Upgrade
		[STR+845/RNG+1/Critical rate+2％] Paired swords with blades that emit a gleam like the fangs of a wild beast hunting its prey.
	Snake Blades 蛇骨刃	5000	—	Purchase (8/17)
		[STR+900/RNG+1] White paired swords with an engraved serpent emblem. The design is originally from the East.
	Cerulean Dragons 青龍剣	—	Snake Blades x1 U-Material x5	Upgrade
		[STR+945/RNG+1/Critical rate+2%] Paired swords decorated with a ferocious dragon engraving. Blue-tinged blades.
	Bright Edges ブライトエッジ	6000	—	Purchase (8/20)
		[STR+1000/RNG+1] Paired swords with evasice magic ability. Blessed by the Septian Church.
	Rune Brand ルーンブランド	—	Bright Edges x1 U-Material x6	Upgrade
		[STR+1045/RNG+1/Critical rate+2%] Paired swords tempered with a pure flame. Blessed with holy protection.
	Crystal Blades クリスタルブレイド	7000	—	Purchase (8/24)
		[STR+1100/RNG+1] Elegant paired swords that sparkle like crystal.
	Platinum Fencer プラチナフェンサー	—	Crystal Blades x1 U-Material x7	Upgrade
		[STR+1145/RNG+1/Critical rate+2%] Sturdy and beautiful paired swords with pure platinum.
	Rigomer リゴメール	8000	—	Purchase (8/27)
		[STR+1200/RNG+1] Paired swords that can actualize their wielder's desires. The blades are inscribed with prayers.
	Percival パーシヴァル	—	Rigomer x1 U-Material x8	Upgrade
		[STR+1245/RNG+1/Critical rate+2%] Paired swords that are powerful enough to slice through earth, despite their slender build.
	Clear Sky Blades 蒼天刃	9000	—	Purchase (8/29)
		[STR+1300/RNG+1] Gorgeous blue paired swords, free of impurities. Passed down through many generations in the East.
	Glacial Gyre Blades 氷輪剣	—	Clear Sky Blades x1 U-Material x9	Upgrade
		[STR+1345/RNG+1/Critical rate+2%] Paired swords that crush evil and leave behind an icy trail, as if the slash itself has frozen solid.
	Brigliadoro ブリリアドロ	10000	—	Purchase (9/1)
		[STR+1400/RNG+1] Paired swords that seem to mold themselves to the wielder's hand, making for an efficient technique.
	Durendal デュランダル	—	Brigliadoro x1 U-Material x10	Upgrade
		[STR+1445/RNG+1/Critical rate+2%] Sacred paired swords that display tremendous cutting capability when exorcising demons.
	Gleaming Basileus 煌剣ヴァシリオス	—	Black Zemurian Ore x1	Upgrade
		[STR+1500/RNG+1/Critical rate+4%] Paired swords made of Black Zemurian Ore. They purge all evil that blocks their path.

Hajimari no Kiseki

	Name	Cost	Upgrade materials	Acquired
	イクスフェンサー	—	—
		[STR+950 RNG+1]
	イクスフェンサー+1	—	—
		[STR+1050 RNG+1]
	パーシヴァル	—	—
		[STR+1150 RNG+1]
	パーシヴァル+1	—	—
		[STR+1250 RNG+1]
	パーシヴァル+2	—	—
		[STR+1350 RNG+1]
	パーシヴァル+3	—	—
		[STR+1450 RNG+1]
	蒼剣ヴァシリオス	—	Black Zemurian Ore x1	Upgrade
		[STR+1600 RNG+1 必殺2％]

Crafts

Trails of Cold Steel III

	Name	Power	Break	Unbalance	Cost	Acquire
	Rain Slash レインスラッシュ	A	A	15%	30 CP	Initial
		Physical -  Area S+ (Set) - Delay+10 A flurry of slashes that cut like driving rain. 鮮やか、かつ隙の無い五月雨の如き連続斬り。
	Twilit Blades 双剋刃	D	D	Yes	40 CP	Level 9
		Magical - Line S (Set) - Impede (100%) Blind (50%) Launches shockwaves infused with darkness and light. Hits twice. 陰と陽の力を双剣に纏わせ、直線上に解き放つ。
	Blade Dance >ソードダンス	—	—	—	30 CP	Level 18
		Support - Self - Brandish (3 turns) - STR/SPD ↑ (M) (3 turns) Pushes power past human limits, but a price. 自らの限界を超えた力を引き出すが、負担を伴う。
	Tempest Edge テンペストエッジ	S	C	30%	60 CP	Level 36
		Physical - Area M (Set) - Seal (50%) Mute (30%) A spinning slash that slices through a group of enemies like a whirlwind. 烈風を生む苛烈な回転斬りで敵集団を斬り刻む。
	Ragna Strike ラグナストライク	SS+	D	No	100+ CP	4/22
		Physical - Area LL (Set) - Seal (50%) Slices up foes like a howling storm and rains vicious bolts of lightning down. うように連撃を繰り出した後に、猛き雷となって敵を討つ。

Trails of Cold Steel IV

	Name	Power	Break	Unbalance	Cost	Acquire
	Rain Slash レインスラッシュ	B	A+	15%	30 CP	Initial
		Physical -  Area S+ (Set) - Delay+2 A flurry of slashes that cut like driving rain.
	Rain Slash 2 レインスラッシュII	B+	S	15%	30 CP	Level 84
		Physical -  Area S+ (Set) - Delay+4 A flurry of slashes that cleaves heaven and earth alike.
	Twilit Blades 双剋刃	D	D	Yes	40 CP	Initial
		Magical - Line S (Set) - Impede (100%) Blind (50%) Launches shockwaves infused with darkness and light. Hits twice.
	True Twilit Blades 真・双剋刃	D	D	Yes	40 CP	Level 98
		Magical - Line S (Set) - Impede (100%) Blind (100%) A slash that tears foes apart with clashing energies.
	Blade Dance ソードダンス	—	—	—	30 CP	Initial
		Support - Self - Brandish (3 turns) - STR/SPD ↑ (M) (3 turns) Pushes power past human limits, but a price.
	Tempest Edge テンペストエッジ	S	C	30%	60 CP	Level 54
		Physical - Area M (Set) - Seal (50%) Mute (50%) A spinning slash that slices through a group of enemies like a whirlwind.
	Tempest Edge 2 テンペストエッジII	S	C	30%	60 CP	Level 114
		Physical - Area M (Set) - Seal (100%) Mute (100%) A spinning slash that cuts through foes like a bladed tempest.
	Whirling Steel 業刃乱舞	S+	A	25%	90 CP	Level 68
		Physical - One - Critical rate+30% Dances up a storm with twin blades to cut down the enemy.
	Summon Spiegel シュピーゲル召喚	SS	D	No	300 EP	8/10 イベント後
		Physical - All Summons a Spiegel S. Can only be used once per battle.
	Summon Spiegel 2 シュピーゲル召喚II	SSS	C	No	300 EP	Level 123
		Physical - All Summons a Spiegel S. Can only be used once per battle.
	Ragna Strike ラグナストライク	SS+	D	No	100+ CP	Initial
		Physical - Area LL (Set) - Seal (50%) Slices up foes like a howling storm and rains vicious bolts of lightning down.
	Gemini Judgement 奥義・天眼無双	4S	D	No	100+ CP	Level 130
		Physical - Area L (Set) A dual sword art of harmonious balance that ensnares foes in a stellar explosion.

Hajimari no Kiseki

	Name	Power	Break	Unbalance	Cost	Acquire
	レインスラッシュII				30 CP	Initial
		攻撃(威力B+ ブレイクS 崩しC+)： 円S+(地点指定)：遅延+3
	レインスラッシュIII				30 CP	Level 111
		攻撃(威力A ブレイクS 崩しC+)： 円S+(地点指定)：遅延+5
	真・双剋刃				40 CP	Initial
		魔法攻撃(威力D×2 ブレイクD 崩しD)： 直線S(地点指定)：駆動解除100％ 暗闇100％
	極・双剋刃				40 CP	Level 175
		魔法攻撃(威力D+×2 ブレイクD 崩しD)： 直線S(地点指定)：駆動解除100％ 暗闇120％
	ブレイドダンス	—	—	—	30 CP	3/15
		補助：自己：３ターン「剣閃」・STR・SPD↑(中)
	テンペストエッジII				60 CP	Initial
		攻撃(威力S ブレイクC 崩しA)： 円M(地点指定)：封技・封魔100％
	テンペストエッジIII				60 CP	Level 202
		攻撃(威力S+ ブレイクC 崩しA)： 円M+(地点指定)：封技・封魔100％
	業刃乱舞				90 CP	Initial
		攻撃(威力S+ ブレイクA 崩しB)：単体：必殺30％
	真・業刃乱舞				90 CP	Level 133
		攻撃(威力SS ブレイクA 崩しB+)：単体：必殺35％
	ラグナストライク				100+ CP	Initial
		攻撃(威力SS+ ブレイクD 崩し無効)：円LL(地点指定)：封技50％
	ラグナストライクII				100+ CP	Level 101
		攻撃(威力4S ブレイクD 崩し無効)：円LL(地点指定)：封技100%
	奥義・天眼無双				100+ CP	Initial
		攻撃(威力SSS+ ブレイクD 崩し無効)：円L(地点指定)
	真・天眼無双				100+ CP	試練の扉
		攻撃(威力4S+ ブレイクD 崩し無効)：円L(地点指定)：封技120%

Brave Order

Trails of Cold Steel III

Name	BP	Effect
Wind Blade 太刀風の陣	2	Delay -70% (4 turns)

Trails of Cold Steel IV

Name	BP	Effect	Acquire
Wind Blade 太刀風の陣	4	Delay -60% (4 turns)	Initial
Wind Blade EX 太刀風の陣・改	4	Delay -60% (6 turns)	Trial chest
Thunderbolt 伐折羅の陣	4	Delay -70% (6 turns)	Trial chest

Gallery

Trails of Cold Steel III

Kurt Vander - Bust (Sen III).png

Portrait

S-Craft

Kurt Vander - S-Craft Zoom (Sen III).png

S-Craft zoom

Swimwear

Casual clothes

Promotional artwork

Promotional Art

Memories - Young Kurt

Introduction in Trails of Cold Steel III

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Concept art

Twin Blades

Twin Blades

Fine-tuning sketches

Variant of battle portrait

Variant of battle portrait

Variant of battle portrait

Kurt Vander - Link Attack (Sen III).png

Link attack portrait

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Trails of Cold Steel IV

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S-craft

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Concept art

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Hajimari no Kiseki

Character artwork

Hollow S-Craft

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Promotional Screenshot of Kurt and Rean Schwarzer

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Trivia

• Kurt's bonding trophy in Trails of Cold Steel III is titled "Your #1 Vand".
• He's not the only major Kiseki character to be named Kurt, though he and Kurt Nardin never appear in the same game.